Siheyuan: I am Bangge’s uncle

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四合院:我是棒梗的大伯

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Characters

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Jia Dongming

贾东明

Original Name 贾东明
Relationships
Wang Jianjun
Subordinate
Guo Weiguo
Subordinate

A former modern special forces captain who transmigrated into the body of a war hero in 1963. He is currently transitioning into a civilian role as the Security Section Chief at the Red Star Rolling Mill.

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Jia Youcai

贾有财

Original Name 贾有财

The father of the original Jia Dongming.

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Zhang Cuihua

张翠花

Original Name 张翠花

The mother of the original Jia Dongming.

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Wang Jianjun

王建軍

Original Name 王建軍

A security guard working for the First Brigade of the Security Section at the Red Star Rolling Mill.

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Guo Weiguo

郭衛國

Original Name 郭衛國

An administrative staff member in the Security Section office of the Red Star Rolling Mill.

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Li Huaide

李懷德

Original Name 李懷德

The Deputy Director of the Red Star Rolling Mill in charge of logistics and personnel.

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Jia Dongming

賈東明

Original Name 賈東明
Relationships
Li Huaide
Colleague/Superior-Subordinate
Guo Weiguo
Subordinate

The protagonist, a newly transferred veteran and Section Chief of the Security Section at Red Star Rolling Mill, who realizes he has transmigrated into the plot of 'Courtyard of Happiness'.

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Sha Zhu

傻柱

Original Name 傻柱

A chef at the Rolling Mill's second cafeteria, known for his cooking skills. His real name is He Yuzhu.

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Jia Youcai

賈有才

Original Name 賈有才

The father of the original body's owner within the context of the story.

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Zhang Cuihua

張翠花

Original Name 張翠花

The mother of the original body's owner within the context of the story, referred to in the text as a 'necromancer' (招魂法師).

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Director Yang

楊廠長

Original Name 楊廠長

The Factory Director of the Red Star Rolling Mill.

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He Yuzhu

何雨柱

Original Name 何雨柱

The real name of the character commonly known as Sha Zhu.

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Qin Huairu

秦淮茹

Original Name 秦淮茹
Relationships
Yi Zhonghai
Fellow Villager/Neighbor

A worker at the factory who mistakenly thinks Jia Dongming resembles her late husband, Jia Dongxu.

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Yi Zhonghai

易忠海

Original Name 易忠海
Relationships
Qin Huairu
Elder/Neighbor

One of the three managing uncles of the 95th compound and a senior master worker at the rolling mill.

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Xiao Guo

小郭

Original Name 小郭

A staff member in the Logistics and Construction Section of the Rolling Mill.

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Director Wang

王主任

Original Name 王主任

The director of the Nanluoguxiang Street Office.

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Liu Haizhong

劉海中

Original Name 劉海中

The Second Uncle of the 95th compound and a senior worker at the rolling mill.

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Yan Bugui

閻埠貴

Original Name 閻埠貴
Relationships
Yang Ruihua
Spouse

The Third Uncle of the 95th compound, a primary school language teacher known for his penny-pinching nature and constant calculations.

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Yang Ruihua

楊瑞華

Original Name 楊瑞華
Relationships
Yan Bugui
Spouse

Wife of Yan Bugui, often referred to as Third Aunt to maintain the compound's seniority hierarchy.

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Jia Zhang

賈張氏

Original Name 賈張氏
Relationships
Jia Dongxu
Mother/Son
Yi Zhonghai
Neighbor

The elderly, unreasonable, and histrionic matriarch of the Jia family residing in the compound, known for her disruptive behavior.

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First Aunt

一大媽

Original Name 一大媽

The wife of Yi Zhonghai who resides in the compound.

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Third Aunt

三大媽

Original Name 三大媽

The wife of the third managing uncle of the compound, often involved in neighborhood gossip.

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Jia Dongxu

賈東旭

Original Name 賈東旭

The son of Jia Zhang.

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Engineer Xue

薛工程師

Original Name 薛工程師

A former engineer at the rolling mill who previously resided in the separate courtyard.

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Erniu's Wife

二牛家的

Original Name 二牛家的

A resident of the courtyard identified by her husband's name.

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Sister Li

李大姐

Original Name 李大姐

A female resident of the courtyard.

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Xiaodang

小當

Original Name 小當
Relationships
Jia Dongming
Niece/Uncle
Xiaohuaihua
Sister

The four-year-old eldest daughter of Qin Huairu and Jia Dongxu, who is initially terrified of her grandmother.

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Xiaohuaihua

小槐花

Original Name 小槐花
Relationships
Xiaodang
Sister

The seven-month-old youngest daughter of Qin Huairu and Jia Dongxu.

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Jia Youcai

賈有財

Original Name 賈有財

The deceased husband of Jia Zhang.

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Second Aunt

二大媽

Original Name 二大媽

The wife of Liu Haizhong. Influenced by her husband's obsession with authority, she is known for being a sycophant and a social climber.

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Yan Jiefang

閻解放

Original Name 閻解放

The son of the Third Managing Uncle, Yan Bugui, often tasked with errands by others in the compound.

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Bang Geng

棒梗

Original Name 棒梗

The son of Qin Huairu and Jia Dongxu.

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Deputy Factory Director Li

李副廠長

Original Name 李副廠長

A high-ranking official at the Red Star Rolling Mill who provided Jia Dongming with various ration coupons and vouchers.

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Auntie A

大媽甲

Original Name 大媽甲

A neighbor in the courtyard who speculates about the Jia family's improved fortunes.

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Auntie B

大媽乙

Original Name 大媽乙

A neighbor in the courtyard who shares information about Jia Dongming’s high salary and position.

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Liu

Original Name

Refers to the Second Uncle of the compound, mentioned as being expected back home.

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Zhuzi

柱子

Original Name 柱子
Relationships
Yi Zhonghai
Neighbor/Potential Support

A resident of the compound, noted by the Yi couple as an alternative candidate for their old-age support.

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Liu Guangtian

劉光天

Original Name 劉光天
Relationships
Liu Haizhong
Father/Son

The son of Liu Haizhong and Second Aunt, often tasked by his father to run menial errands.

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Deaf Old Lady

聾老太太

Original Name 聾老太太

A highly respected elderly woman and original resident of the compound who holds significant sway over the other residents.

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Lou Xiao'e

婁曉娥

Original Name 婁曉娥

The daughter of a wealthy businessman who shares a complicated history with Sha Zhu.

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He Yushui

何雨水

Original Name 何雨水

Sha Zhu's younger sister who is currently a student.

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He Daqing

何大清

Original Name 何大清

Sha Zhu's former father who abandoned the family.

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First Uncle (Yi Zhonghai)

一大爺

Original Name 一大爺
Relationships
Qin Huairu
Mentor/Student

The eldest uncle of the compound and a mentor figure who teaches bench work at the factory.

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Division Chief Lin

林處長

Original Name 林處長
Relationships
Jia Dongming
Superior/Subordinate

The current Division Chief of the Security Department, a war veteran with health issues who is preparing to retire to the second line and hand over control to Jia Dongming.

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Zhan Jun

詹軍

Original Name 詹軍
Relationships
Jia Dongming
Subordinate/Superior

A robust and physically imposing member of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Squad, who challenges Jia Dongming to a duel to test him, only to be soundly defeated and ultimately respectful of Jia's martial prowess.

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Chen Jianfei

陳建飛

Original Name 陳建飛
Relationships
Jia Dongming
Subordinate/Superior

The captain of the 2nd Brigade who voices legitimate concerns regarding the logistical and nutritional challenges of resuming high-intensity daily training.

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Zhang Guoping

張國平

Original Name 張國平
Relationships
Jia Dongming
Subordinate/Superior

The chief of the Logistics Section who struggles with severe supply shortages and explains the inability to provide extra nutrition for the security personnel.

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Guo Jianguo

郭建國

Original Name 郭建國
Relationships
Jia Dongming
Subordinate/Superior

The captain of the 1st Brigade. He harbors ambitions of promotion and subtly undermines the new Section Chief by supporting the dissenters.

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Li Aijun

李愛軍

Original Name 李愛軍
Relationships
Jia Dongming
Subordinate/Superior

The captain of the 3rd Brigade. He is more calculating and diplomatic than his peers, offering tactical compromises while waiting to see how the power struggle unfolds.

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Xiao Heping

肖和平

Original Name 肖和平
Relationships
Jia Dongming
Comrades/Friends

An old army comrade of Jia Dongming who currently serves as the Vice-Director of the Changping Commune.

help Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main character of Siheyuan: I am Bangge’s uncle?

Jia Dongming: A former modern special forces captain who transmigrated into the body of a war hero in 1963. He is currently transitioning into a civilian role as the Security Section Chief at the Red Star Rolling Mill.

How many characters are in Siheyuan: I am Bangge’s uncle?

105 characters are documented in this Wiki.

Where does Siheyuan: I am Bangge’s uncle take place?

The story of Siheyuan: I am Bangge’s uncle is set in locations including: Beijing, Red Star Rolling Mill, Administration Building, Second Cafeteria.