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Yao Yuan is reborn into 2006, equipped with knowledge of future events. He immediately capitalizes on this by identifying and purchasing a valuable Zhang Daqian painting for $4,000, which he knows will sell for a massive sum.
Yao Yuan's rebirth changes his interaction with Liu Wen, his former unrequited love. He rejects her advances and those of her friends, focusing instead on his financial goals. He sells the painting for 160 million dollars to Rongbaozhai, gaining him a substantial fortune and a black gold credit card.
Utilizing his foresight into the 2007 super bull market and real estate trends, Yao Yuan invests heavily in specific stocks and advises friends and family on strategic real estate purchases in Beijing, predicting a significant appreciation in school district housing. His academic insights are recognized by Professor Wang and even a visiting Professor Liu.
Yao Yuan faces an attempt by Zhang Qi and Lin Jianfeng to plagiarize his academic papers. He boldly exposes their actions and their father's attempts to cover up the wrongdoing. The public outrage, amplified by the school's radio broadcast and media, forces Lin Jianfeng and Zhang Qi to apologize and retreat.
The Lin family, angered by Yao Yuan's actions, attempts to discredit him through newspapers, accusing him of unethical real estate speculation and questioning his funding sources. Yao Yuan, with the support of his university and the media, refutes these claims, revealing the Lin Group's financial misconduct and state asset misappropriation. He turns the public opinion against the Lin family, leading to an official investigation into their illegal activities.
Yao Yuan showcases his wealth and success to Liu Wen's parents, who initially underestimated him. He strategically buys them a luxurious house and car, meeting their demands but also subtly asserting his independence. He also makes significant angel investments in future tech giants like Mr. Ma of Cobao, Mr. Ma of Xunxun, and Mr. Liu of SoEast, guiding their business strategies with his future knowledge.
Yao Yuan is drawn into a financial battle with Pierce, a Wall Street expert who disparages China's economic potential. Yao Yuan proposes a stock market bet, demonstrating his superior insight by shorting Pierce's chosen stock and predicting a massive surge in his own. He then discovers Pierce's true motive: to short the Hong Kong dollar and destabilize China's financial system. Rallying support from his friends, businesses, and even the government, Yao Yuan leads a counter-attack to defend the Hong Kong dollar.
Yao Yuan's strategic moves, combined with government intervention, successfully thwart Pierce's scheme, preventing a financial crisis. He is recognized as a national hero and academician, receiving accolades for his contributions. He donates his vast fortune to chip development and scientific research, emphasizing the importance of core technology for national strength, thus fulfilling his rebirth's purpose of positively impacting China.