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Chen Luo, a transmigrated character, is publicly rejected by Xia Qingyue after three years of relentless pursuit. He realizes he's the villain in a novel and decides to stop licking the heroine, opting to pursue Lin Yun instead, who is initially characterized as a villainess.
Chen Luo demands Xia Qingyue return the hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gifts he gave her over the years. Xia Qingyue and her best friend, Wang Qing, insist she didn't ask for them and that he can't take back gifts. Ye Feng, the original male lead, tries to intervene, promising to pay off Xia Qingyue's debt in a month, unaware of the financial strain.
Chen Luo, armed with knowledge from the novel, strategically invests in suburban land that will soon become a school district. He invites Lin Yun to invest, and she agrees to put in 50 million dollars, showcasing her immense wealth and trust in Chen Luo.
Xia Qingyue sees Chen Luo treating Lin Yun with affection and lavish gifts, contrasting with her own new experiences with Ye Feng at a street stall. She expresses jealousy and confusion over Chen Luo's sudden change, while Ye Feng, still struggling financially, reassures her about his future success.
Chen Luo informs his parents that he has stopped pursuing Xia Qingyue and is now interested in Lin Yun. His parents are overjoyed by this development, seeing it as a sign of his wisdom and blessing. They offer him 10 million dollars, and Chen Luo expresses his determination to protect Lin Yun, unlike the tragic fate of the original character.
Chen Luo continues to show affection towards Lin Yun while ignoring Xia Qingyue's attempts to rekindle his interest. He also approaches Zhao Ruoxue, another heroine from the original book, to prevent her from developing a game for Ye Feng. Instead, he orchestrates for her to become his sister's technical assistant in a core project, thus severing her connection to Ye Feng's initial success.
Chen Luo acquires the Purple Night Bar, previously destined for Ye Feng, and offers the owner, Meng Huan, a favorable partnership. Xia Qingyue continuously tries to regain Chen Luo's attention, misinterpreting his actions as attempts to make her jealous. Chen Luo makes it clear he has moved on.
Ye Feng, struggling with his 'system' and realizing Chen Luo has stolen his opportunities, manipulates Wang Qing to seduce Chen Luo and fabricate evidence of his 'low character.' Wang Qing, initially hesitant, agrees under the promise of a better future, but Chen Luo sees through the trap. He confronts Wang Qing, exposing Ye Feng's manipulative nature and threatening her parents' business, leading her to confess.
Chen Luo surprises Lin Yun with a birthday celebration, taking her to a themed hotel room. He expresses his genuine feelings and asks her to be his girlfriend, which she happily accepts, solidifying their relationship.
Ye Feng attempts to gain favor with Meng Huan and Xia Qingyue by feigning concern but is exposed when his inability to pay Xia Qingyue's debt becomes apparent. He insults them and threatens revenge. Later, Ye Feng's attempts to use fabricated evidence against Chen Luo concerning the school district housing project backfire, leading to his arrest for filing a false report and false accusation.
Chen Luo's rapid success with the school district housing project and other ventures elevates the Chen family's status. Lin Hao, Lin Yun's cousin, aligns with Zhao Liang, a suitor for Lin Yun, planning to leverage their marriage to gain control of the Lin family's inheritance. Chen Luo's sister also helps him counter Ye Feng's attempts to disrupt their projects.
Zhao Liang attempts to undermine Chen Luo's reputation and business, leveraging his family's influence to cut off Chen Luo's corporate partnerships. Lin Yun defends Chen Luo, and Chen Luo confidently asserts his ability to overcome these challenges, demonstrating his growing power and resolve.
Lin Hao attempts to drug and arrange a forced marriage between Lin Yun and Zhao Liang to secure his inheritance. Chen Luo intervenes, rescuing Lin Yun and exposing Lin Hao's treachery to his father. Lin Yun, though shaken, resolves to fight for the Chamber of Commerce presidency to prove her worth and support Chen Luo.
Chen Luo visits Ye Feng in jail, revealing his identity as the 'villain of destiny' and that he is the reason for Ye Feng's repeated failures. He explains how he has systematically dismantled Ye Feng's opportunities. Ye Feng, in desperation, realizes his system is failing and inadvertently activates a new 'villain system' for Chen Luo, which then binds to Chen Luo, enhancing his powers.
At the Nancheng Business Convention, Chen Luo is highlighted by Ms. Gu Ming of the Gu family for his innovative sharing economy models and social responsibility. Lin Hao attempts to secure a major cooperation, but his unethical past is exposed, leading to his arrest. Chen Luo is awarded the trillion-dollar cooperation order and is appointed the youngest president of the Chamber of Commerce.
With Xia Qingyue and Wang Qing's favorability reaching 100%, Chen Luo uses his new system to unbind all female lead plotlines and sever his connection to the system, returning to a natural state. After his triumph, Chen Luo proposes to Lin Yun, who accepts, signifying a happy ending to his journey as the transmigrated villain.