Summary
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Li Mu is laid off from his job in the capital and returns to his hometown, feeling like a failure. Upon his return, he activates a "Shock Value System" on his phone, which awards him points for surprising others. These points can be exchanged for cash, with one point equating to $10,000.
On the train, Li Mu's former girlfriend, Qingxue, criticizes him for buying a $60 instant noodle and egg. Little does she know, Li Mu has already earned shock value, making the purchase insignificant to him.
Li Mu receives a 'newbie package' from the system, which includes a 300-square-meter detached villa in Qian Dao Compound and a Ferrari 488. He attends a class reunion, where his ex-girlfriend's current boyfriend, Liu Tao, tries to show off his wealth with a modest BMW. Li Mu playfully suggests he also owns a million-dollar car, a claim met with disbelief.
Li Mu surprises his parents by revealing his new villa in Qian Dao Compound. He then drives his Ferrari to the class reunion, shocking everyone, especially his ex-girlfriend and Liu Tao, who refuse to believe the car is his and accuse him of renting it.
The manager of Ping An Restaurant treats Li Mu with exceptional respect, calling him "Mr. Li," which further shocks his former classmates. Li Mu orders expensive dishes previously deemed unaffordable, asserting his newfound wealth.
Li Mu orders a $30,000 bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild. When accused of being unable to afford it, he uses his newly acquired "Divine Sommelier" ability to identify the wine as fake and smashes it. The arrival of Ms. Liu, the restaurant owner and daughter of a powerful capital family, confirms Li Mu's assessment, leading to the manager's dismissal and a free meal, further cementing Li Mu’s reputation.
Liu Tao invites everyone to his villa in Qian Dao Compound, unknowingly challenging Li Mu, who also owns a villa there. Li Mu's parents, attempting to move into their new home, are ridiculed by Liu Tao and his girlfriend for their appearance until Li Mu arrives and confirms their ownership of Villa No. 1, further shocking the group and earning Li Mu more shock value.
Li Mu decides to open an antique shop. Ms. Liu offers her support and connections, and challenges Li Mu to appraise a Phoenix Jade Pendant, a family heirloom crucial to determining the Liu family's heir. Li Mu, using his "Golden Pupil" ability, identifies one of three pendants as fake through a unique test, further impressing Ms. Liu and baffling others.
Li Mu and Ms. Liu decide to hold an auction for the antiques. Liu Tao attempts to sabotage the event by claiming the antiques are fake, but Master Fu, a renowned collector, confirms their authenticity. Liu Tao is forced to compensate Li Mu with $2 million for the damaged antiques, severely impacting his family's reputation and finances.
Li Mu receives a message from the future, revealing that Ping'an County's eastern suburbs will be developed with a high-speed rail, making the adjacent Ping'an neighborhood a prime demolition target with ten times the market value in compensation. Li Mu then purchases the entire Ping'an neighborhood from Liu Tao at a reduced price, unbeknownst to Liu Tao about the impending demolition. Liu Tao is furious upon learning of his mistake, as it means a loss of $50 million for his family.
Li Mu's employees, Gu Qingyan and Lin Wan, seek help for Qingyan's mother, who has a brain tumor. Li Mu, having acquired the 'Healing Fairy's Legacy', uses acupuncture with a lost technique, the 'Spiritual Pivot Needle Technique,' to successfully cure her. This medical miracle shocks everyone, including the hospital doctors, and further solidifies Li Mu's extraordinary abilities.
Li Mu's parents, Gu Qingyan, and Lin Wan are kidnapped by Liu Tao, who blames Li Mu for his family's downfall. Liu Tao demands Li Mu come to a ruined building on the west side of the city alone. Li Mu, using his "Jeet Kune Do" ability, confronts Liu Tao and his thugs.
Li Mu single-handedly defeats Liu Tao's men. Liu Tao, desperate, pulls out a gun, but Li Mu disarms him, proving his fighting prowess. Li Mu's former girlfriend tries to reconcile with him, only to be rejected. Li Mu calls law enforcement to handle Liu Tao, and as compensation for the ordeal, he offers Ms. Liu 50% shares of his company, Jumbo Court, which she gladly accepts, acknowledging Li Mu's immense talent and potential.