Summary
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Chen Weidong reflects on his miserable first life, where poor choices led to his family's misfortune and his own imprisonment. He is reborn 30 years into the past, determined to change his destiny.
Chen Weidong, recognizing a past mistake, avoids a violent confrontation by apologizing to Li San. He then uses his foreknowledge to intercept stolen money from a robbers' loot, securing 40,000 yuan, a significant sum in that era.
Chen Weidong's teacher expresses disappointment in his academic performance, but he vows to change. He starts dedicating himself to his studies, quickly improving his grades and earning recognition from his teachers and peers. He distances himself from the manipulative Su Ying and saves his mother from enduring abuse from their adopted family by accumulating wealth and moving out.
Chen Weidong saves Xiao Baihe, a future influential figure, from two thugs. He later leverages Xiao Baihe's networking to secure a house for his mother, knowing there's hidden gold within its yard from his past life's memory.
Chen Weidong, with his newfound capital and Cai Zhiyong's family connections, invests in cross-border trade, earning a significant sum. He uses his earnings to improve his family's living conditions and protect his mother from bullies within their adopted family and corrupt officials.
Chen Weidong confronts his biological father's family, who had previously humiliated his mother. He rejects their attempt to buy his recognition, asserting his independence and dedication to his mother. He then helps his mother divorce Tie Cheng.
Chen Weidong faces a final threat from Su Ying, who attempts to harm Xiao Baihe. He disarms Su Ying, and the police arrest her. With his college entrance exams approaching, he dedicates himself to studying, ultimately achieving top scores and gaining admission into a prestigious university. He confesses his feelings for Xiao Baihe, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his life, free from the shadows of his past.