Summary
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After a painful realization about Du Yao's true character and how she viewed him, Yang Shu is reborn with a system. This system awards him money for causing negative emotions in certain individuals, particularly Du Yao and her unkind friends. He vows to change his life, reject his past as a 'licking dog,' pursue a good education, and achieve financial freedom.
Yang Shu gets a new haircut, symbolizing his fresh start. He completely ignores Du Yao's pleas for help after an incident, asserting that he has no obligation to her. This bold move earns him rewards from his system and further solidifies his resolve to no longer be a 'licking dog.'
Yang Shu learns that the system can help him manipulate funds for stock market speculation, focusing on 'Cold Dragon Cobalt' stock, which is predicted to soar. He also receives 100% shares in 'Cottonwood Restaurant' as a reward, believing in his path to wealth and freedom, and aims to turn it into a chain.
Yang Shu encounters Bai Mumu, a quiet and well-mannered student, who is crying after someone threw away her schoolwork. He helps her and discovers she's a gifted international student from a very strict family. Their interactions, including sharing unconventional snacks like chili fries, lead to an unexpected connection and causes negative emotions in others, earning Yang Shu more rewards.
When Bai Mumu's academic papers are thrown away by a jealous student in the library, Yang Shu stands up for her. He uncovers that the offending student also has a fake degree, leading to the closure of a fraudulent tutoring agency. This event strengthens Yang Shu’s bond with Bai Mumu and continues to earn him system rewards.
Yang Shu's family, initially concerned about Du Yao, becomes approving of Bai Mumu and their relationship. He continues to accumulate wealth through investments and unexpected rewards from the system. Bai Mumu's kind and innocent nature further endears her to Yang Shu, making him regret not meeting her sooner.
On graduation day, Yang Shu confesses his feelings to Bai Mumu, who, despite her initial shyness, reciprocates in her own way by asking him to be her boyfriend. Their public displays of affection continue to generate negative emotions from Du Yao and her friends, leading to even more financial rewards for Yang Shu.
Yang Shu and Bai Mumu stay at a gaming hotel where they discover hidden cameras. Bai Mumu's uncle, a lawyer, handles the situation, leading to the hotel owner being investigated and offering Yang Shu shares in the business as compensation. This reveals Bai Mumu's wealthy background and Yang Shu's continued financial success. He also uses the opportunity to reject Du Yao more forcefully, leading to even more rewards.
As Yang Shu and Bai Mumu start college, Yang Shu continues to expand his business ventures, including the 'Cottonwood Coffee' chain. He strategically involves his family and uses his system's rewards to further grow his empire, even turning a negative situation with a thieving employee into a positive expansion opportunity.
Yang Shu and Bai Mumu's relationship blossoms. After a romantic New Year's celebration, they discuss their future, with Yang Shu's family and Bai Mumu's family enthusiastically supporting their union. They decide to get married, showcasing their deep love and commitment, and ensuring their unique and intertwined journey continues.