He Daqing, a 5-star hotel chef from the 21st century, accidentally travels back to the late 1950s with the Eternal Vessel, becoming the father of Shazhu in the nostalgic drama "Courtyard Life". This story blends multiple nostalgic dramas, including "Blood-Colored Romance", "Man is Iron, Rice is Steel", and more. To prevent his family from becoming extinct and to care for his young daughter, Yushu, He Daqing decides to find a stepmother for Shazhu and Yushu. He also confronts the ungrateful and parasitic residents of the courtyard, challenging the authority of the courtyard's leaders. Using the Eternal Vessel, He Daqing travels through various worlds, enjoying his life to the fullest, eventually achieving immortality through cultivation.