Summary
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Chen Dong faces immense pressure as New Year's Eve approaches. His aunt demands the return of a $200,000 investment, while his boss, the owner of Hai Cheng Finance, jumps off a building, leaving Chen Dong jobless and his money gone. In despair, a 'Zero Dollar Shopping Mall' system activates, promising daily new products with zero-dollar shipping and a 10x cashback.
The system's first product is an IFC Black Diamond Shopping Card, allowing Chen Dong to spend up to 5 million dollars with a 10x cashback. He uses this opportunity to buy luxurious New Year's gifts, including aged orange peel, incense, and rare Moutai, accumulating millions in cashback. His newfound wealth is witnessed by his colleague, Yutong, and her arrogant friends at the IFC Shopping Center.
Chen Dong's purchase of expensive goods at IFC leads to a confrontation with Jiang Chen and Yuan Yuan, who mock him for being poor. Jiang Chen, who falsely claims his father is the manager of IFC and calls himself the 'Crown Prince of IFC', attempts to have Chen Dong arrested for theft of the Black Diamond Card. However, the true manager of IFC arrives and exposes Jiang Chen's lies, revealing his father is merely a logistics manager and forces him to apologize to Chen Dong.
The 'Zero Dollar Shopping Mall' refreshes with a 'Homecoming Gift Pack.' Upon purchase, Chen Dong gains 100% controlling interest in Jiangbei Group, the largest listed group in his hometown with tens of billions in market capitalization. This grants him immense power and influence, allowing him to return home in style and arrange a prestigious chef job for his aunt at the Jiangbei Hotel and even give her a 1% share of the international hotel.
Back home, Chen Dong's aunt, Zhou Xiuhong, tries to force his parents to sell their house to repay the $200,000 investment. Chen Dong tries to compensate them with his newly acquired Jiangbei International Hotel shares, but they don't believe him. He then attempts to transfer money from his bank account to repay the debt, revealing a substantial balance that surprises everyone, but his family still misunderstands the source of his wealth, believing it's a mortgage.
The system provides Chen Dong with a Rolls-Royce Cullinan for zero dollars. This luxury car sparks jealousy and disbelief in his village. He uses it to pick up Shizuku, a kind girl who helped his family, and they encounter Jawang, who had rented a Mercedes to show off and mocked Chen Dong. Chen Dong's Rolls-Royce immediately outshines Jawang's rented car, exposing Jawang's pretense and earning Shizuku's admiration.
Chen Dong attempts to park his Rolls-Royce at the Jiangbei International Hotel but is aggressively stopped by Jawang, who works there as a security manager and claims the parking lot is private property owned by his uncle. Chen Dong calls General Manager Zhu Kexin, revealing his position in the Jiangbei Group. Zhu Kexin, under pressure from Governor Guo, reclaims the parking lot, humiliating Jawang and his uncle, who were exploiting the hotel.
The 'Zero Dollar Shopping Mall' refreshes with a 500-square-foot luxury apartment in Tomson's neighborhood, complete with lavish decorations and appliances, all for zero yuan. Chen Dong, still in Jiangbei, asks Yutong to collect the property deed for him in Magic City, leading to a playful misunderstanding about marriage and a growing connection between them. Yutong's mother, overhearing, begins to consider Chen Dong as a potential son-in-law.
The system offers a 'New Year's 8 Days of Fun Lucky Draw.' Chen Dong purchases and uses it, winning an astonishing 100 million dollars in cash on the first day, deposited directly into his Jiangbei Bank account. This massive sum immediately upgrades him to Platinum Card status, attracting the attention of Shen Manru, the head of Jiangbei Bank, who assigns her niece, Shen Shiyu, as Chen Dong's exclusive VIP customer service.
Chen Dong receives a 'Chinese New Year Charity Auction' 10x cashback coupon, valid for three lots. He attends the auction with Yutong, where he encounters his former high school classmate Cai Bingbing and her arrogant boyfriend, Guo Yajie. While they struggle to get into the auction due to ID issues and try to belittle Chen Dong, his bank balance grants him VIP access. At the auction, Chen Dong strategically bids on three valuable items, including a calligraphy piece and a luxury apartment, earning tens of millions in cashback and silencing his critics.
The system provides Chen Dong with a colossal 'New Year's Gift Pack' containing a vast array of food and beverages. He decides to donate these generous gifts to his village. The local mayor, initially condescending to Chen Dong, is astonished by the scale of the gifts and arranges a public commendation ceremony for Chen Dong as an 'Outstanding Representative.' This further solidifies Chen Dong's reputation and silences Jawang's repeated attempts to discredit him.
At a New Year's Eve dinner at the Jiangbei International Hotel, Chen Dong's family, including his aunt who had previously been demanding, reconcile with him. The mayor and other prominent figures are also present, further highlighting Chen Dong's new status. Governor Guo officially names Chen Dong an 'Outstanding Entrepreneur,' but the celebration is interrupted by migrant workers demanding unpaid wages from Wang Yinguang. Chen Dong resolves the dispute, exposing Wang Yinguang's deception and paying the workers, leading to Yutong's father suggesting their marriage.