Since I don't know the exact 'siheyuan novel', it's hard to say. But usually, there could be an elderly family member who represents the traditional values and wisdom in the siheyuan. There might also be a young protagonist who is either trying to preserve the old ways or is being influenced by modern ideas while living in the siheyuan.
The main characters in a 'siheyuan novel' could vary greatly. There may be a family that has lived in the siheyuan for generations. Among them, there could be a middle - aged couple who are trying to balance between modern life and the traditional siheyuan culture. Their children, who are growing up in a changing world, could also be main characters. There might also be an old neighbor who has a lot of stories about the siheyuan's past and acts as a link between the past and the present in the story.
In a 'siheyuan novel', the main characters could be a diverse group. There could be a strict patriarch or matriarch who runs the household in the traditional siheyuan. Then there might be a group of siblings, each with their own dreams and personalities. For instance, one might be interested in art and how it can be incorporated into the siheyuan's cultural life, while another could be more focused on the family business. And perhaps there's a neighbor who has a big influence on the family in the siheyuan, bringing in different perspectives from outside the family unit.
The introduction of the characters in the courtyard included He Yuzhu, Qin Huairu, Xu Damao, the Deaf Old Lady, Bang Geng, Lou Xiao'e, Qin Jingru, He Xiao, and other characters. He Yuzhu was a chef in the canteen of the steel factory. He was straightforward and kind, and was called "Silly Zhu" by others. Qin Huairu was a steel mill worker. After her husband passed away, she raised three children on her own. She had a fierce personality and was resolute and upright. Xu Damao was Silly Zhu's neighbor. He was selfish and often had conflicts with Silly Zhu. The Deaf Old Lady had an emotional entanglement with Silly Pillar and later became Xu Damao and Qin Huairu's mother-in-law. Bang Geng was Qin Huiru's son. He had resolved the misunderstanding with Silly Pillar and became Silly Pillar's adopted son. Lou Xiao'e was a rich girl who later became Silly Pillar's lover. Qin Jingru was Lou Xiao'e's cousin and the wife of the great man. He Xiao was Qin Huairu's ex-husband and her father. The above is the introduction of the main characters in Love Courtyard.
The following novels were recommended for the rebirth of Siheyuan: " The Rebirth of Siheyuan in the Deep Lane "," The Love of Siheyuan in the Siheyuan "," The Return of the Daughter of the Rebirth "," The Siheyuan God of War "," The Rebirth of the City Siheyuan "," Living in the Siheyuan "," The Siheyuan begins with the death of the silly pillar ", and so on. These novels described how the protagonist returned to the Siheyuan after his rebirth, met the characters again, and had interesting stories that changed some of the plots. The readers could choose to read according to their preferences.
I'm not sure specifically which 'siheyuan novel' you are referring to. There could be various novels related to siheyuan. It might be about the lives of people in a traditional siheyuan in Beijing, including their family relationships, daily routines, and the cultural heritage within that unique architecture.
The cast of Love Courtyard included He Yuzhu (He Bing), Qin Huairu (Hao Lei), Xu Damao (Hai Yitian), Yan Shuzhai (Li Guangfu), Liu Guangtian (Miao Liang), Yan Jiefang (Zhang Ning), etc. This TV series told the story of a rolling mill worker, Shazhu, and his neighbors in a courtyard house. Shazhu was kind and righteous. Although he was a little out of character, he gradually matured as he got along with his neighbors and took on the responsibility of a man. Qin Huairu was a filial and capable worker. Her husband had passed away due to a work-related injury, and she led a difficult life with her son and two daughters. Xu Damao was a steel mill projectionist, selfish, and the enemy of Silly Pillar. Yan Shuzhai was a stingy "Third Master" who liked to haggle over every ounce. Liu Guangtian was playing a male actor from the mainland who graduated from the Beijing Film Academy. Yan Jiefang was played by Zhang Ning. He graduated from the Beijing Film Academy and had performed well in many film and television works. The above was part of the cast list for "Love in the Courtyard." The play was directed by Liu Jiacheng, scripted by Wang Zhili, and produced by Art Illumination World Film and Television Media Co., Ltd.
The Legend of the Heavens of the Siheyuan was a novel by Shi Liuguang. The story started with Xu Damao's courtyard house and began his journey to the world. He had an ancient Kunlun mirror that was destined to be there, which allowed him to travel through different worlds. The novel had been updated to 261 chapters, and the latest chapter was chapter 258, Night Shrouds Xinzheng. The readers were looking forward to whether Xu Damao could achieve immortality in his journey to the myriad worlds.
There were a few novels related to the doctor who was reborn in the courtyard house. Among them were Siheyuan: Super Doctor, Siheyuan: From the beginning of being a doctor, and Siheyuan's Little Doctor. These novels described the story of the protagonist being reborn into the Siheyuan and becoming a doctor, depicting their life and growth in this environment. However, since there was no specific evaluation or recommendation information, it was impossible to determine which novel was the best or most worthy of recommendation.
The following are some recommendations for novels that are good to read about the reborn Siheyuan: The Reborn Siheyuan, The Love of the Siheyuan, The Return of the Daughter of the Reborn, The God of War of the Siheyuan, The Reborn City Siheyuan. These novels told the story of the protagonist returning to the Siheyuan after his rebirth, getting to know the characters again, and the interesting stories that happened. The readers could choose to read according to their preferences.
Siheyuan and Sanheyuan were traditional Chinese courtyard buildings. The difference between them was the layout and the number of houses. The layout of a courtyard house was a courtyard with houses built on all four sides, encircling the courtyard in the middle. It was usually composed of the main house, the east and west wings, and the inverted house. The three-story courtyard was a simplified form. There were no inverted houses and houses on both sides of the gate of the Siheyuan because the courtyard was smaller. Siheyuan was more exquisite than Sanheyuan, and it was a high-end courtyard-style building. Generally speaking, Siheyuan and Sanheyuan were buildings with four sides, or three sides and one wall forming a courtyard.
In the 1990s, the price of a courtyard house in Beijing was between 800,000 to 1 million yuan. Cheng Long bought eight Siheyuan units at that time, but the specific price range did not provide detailed data. Therefore, he could not give a definite answer.
The officers who returned to the Siheyuan referred to the officers who returned to work in the Siheyuan after being discharged from the military. It was known that " Siheyuan: Military Demobilisation, Section Chief Upon Entry " was a novel about a retired soldier who became a section chief of a steel rolling mill. The main character, Zhang Weiguo, was a cadre who had returned from the military. This novel described how Zhang Weiguo changed everyone's fate in the courtyard house. Therefore, the officers who returned from the Siheyuan were described in this novel.