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Chen Mo is rejected by Liu Weiwei, who chooses Wang Hao, citing his lack of wealth. Suddenly, a Bentley arrives, and Chen Mo's father, who is revealed to be incredibly rich, insists Chen Mo come home, shocking Weiwei and his friends.
Chen Mo learns his father has remarried a powerful businesswoman, He Wanrou, who is Haicheng's number one. He discovers he has several stepsisters, including the university's reigning beauty, Qin Ruoyu. His new stepmother gives him a two-million-dollar red packet, and his eldest stepsister gives him a gold card with a 500,000 monthly limit. Ruoyu, however, attempts to bribe him with five million to leave her mother, believing Chen Mo's father is after their money.
Chen Mo receives a mysterious message from his future self, detailing a car accident and a stock tip (668678). He uses this information to invest, aiming to become wealthier than Ruoyu's family within a week. Meanwhile, Liu Weiwei tries to reconcile with Chen Mo after realizing his family's wealth, but is rebuffed by Chen Mo's new family member, who is also his sister.
Chen Mo helps Ruoyu pretend to have a broken leg to prevent her mother from going on a honeymoon. This leads to humorous situations and complications, as his stepsisters try to figure out a way to keep their mother from marrying. Chen Mo uses his newfound wealth from the stock market to impress them and also gains new abilities.
Chen Mo receives another future message about Han Si Yue, the daughter of Haicheng's richest man, being kidnapped. He enlists Auntie He's contact, Yaqiu, to help place cameras in the Bay Area villa where Si Yue is held. He finds Si Yue and earns her trust, and discovers that her kidnapper is actually her biological half-brother, Shen Chengzhi, a fact unknown to her father.
Chen Mo meets Han Si Yue's sister, Han Mengli, to discuss Si Yue's safety. He reveals evidence of Shen Chengzhi's kidnapping plot and negotiates for a share of Han Group's stock in exchange for his help and information. During this, he also diagnoses Mengli with a rare condition, further solidifying his bargaining position.
Another future message alerts Chen Mo to a threat against his step-sister, Qin Qingxue, at a charity event. He successfully intervenes, preventing her from being drugged and humiliated by a rival. Qingxue, feeling emotional and grateful, expresses her feelings for Chen Mo, leading to a romantic moment and the acquisition of a new skill: 'Ghost Gate Thirteen Needles'.
Chen Mo uses his new medical skill, the 'Ghost Gate Thirteen Needles', to save a powerful elder, Mr. Jin, from a heart attack at Haicheng Railway Station. This act earns him Mr. Jin's gratitude and connections, significantly increasing his standing in Haicheng society. He also navigates a complex social situation with Qin Ruoyu and her family, who initially look down on him.
Chen Mo agrees to treat Han Mengli's neurological condition in exchange for 20% of the Han Group's shares, after revealing Shen Chengzhi is not her father's biological son. Simultaneously, a future message warns him that Gu Yaqiu, the underground queen of Haicheng, is in danger from a betrayal. He rushes to save her.
Chen Mo confronts Cao Biao and his co-conspirator Lok, who have betrayed Gu Yaqiu. Using his fighting skills and quick thinking, he defeats them and saves Yaqiu. In the aftermath, Chen Mo declares his love for Yaqiu, embracing her despite her past and status. With the Han Group shares secured, Chen Mo's wealth and influence officially surpass He Wanrou's.