Summary
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Lin Bai is confronted by his girlfriend, Chen Shuya, who breaks up with him for a wealthier man, Li Ming. Heartbroken and insulted by others for his poverty, Lin Bai suddenly activates a "City Hero System" that offers him cash subsidies and physical enhancements for completing tasks, including a main quest to make Chen Shuya regret her decision.
Lin Bai begins rigorous daily exercises to complete a side quest for a new phone. While exercising, he meets Qin Ruowei, a kind-hearted classmate and Chen Shuya's roommate, who shows concern for him and offers him new shoes. The system triggers a side quest to make Qin Ruowei fall in love with him, promising a Mercedes Maybach as a reward.
Lin Bai continues his training and transformation. He buys new clothes and starts to impress Qin Ruowei. After an afternoon of shopping, Lin Bai shares his perspective on his breakup with Chen Shuya, admitting his former financial limitations. Qin Ruowei confesses her feelings for him, and they engage in a first kiss, which earns Lin Bai a permanent durability boost.
Lin Bai receives his Mercedes Maybach, a gift from the system, while working part-time. This public display of wealth attracts attention, including Qin Ruowei's. They are confronted by Yuan Fengcai, who insults Lin Bai for being a part-time worker. Lin Bai defends Qin Ruowei, compelling Yuan Fengcai to apologize, despite Yuan Fengcai's father being the head of campus security.
Lin Bai attempts to get a car pass but is denied by the security office due to his conflict with Yuan Fengcai. A side quest is triggered to obtain the pass within a week. With the help of Fu Rao, a new acquaintance, Lin Bai seeks out Professor Peng, a respected professor, who intervenes on his behalf and quickly resolves the issue with Yuan Hai, the head of security.
Chen Shuya sees Lin Bai with Qin Ruowei and begins to regret her decision, especially after learning about Lin Bai's newfound wealth and connection to Qin Ruowei. Lin Bai firmly rejects Chen Shuya, leading to the completion of the main quest and a system upgrade, increasing his daily cash allowance and attribute points.
Lin Bai and Qin Ruowei plan a dinner with their roommates at Qing Ping Le Restaurant. Li Ming, Chen Shuya's new boyfriend, attempts to show off his wealth by demanding a private room, only to be humiliated when Lin Bai, as a Supreme VIP, easily secures a luxurious room, further emphasizing Li Ming's superficiality and Chen Shuya's poor choices.
Lin Bai attends a class dinner where he meets Li Ruonan, a shy but attractive classmate. A side quest is triggered to increase her favorability and complete another task within a week, or face severe consequences. Later, Lin Bai impresses his roommates with his strength during an arm-wrestling contest, witnessed by Li Ruonan.
Chen Shuya attempts to tarnish Lin Bai's reputation online, leading to a side quest for Lin Bai to resolve the crisis and make Chen Shuya lose her own reputation. The system provides information for this. Lin Bai then invests in a stock, borrowing a substantial amount from Qin Ruowei and her father, who, despite initial skepticism, agrees to lend him money.
Lin Bai receives a call from Li Ruonan, who is in distress at a bar. He rushes to her aid and discovers she has been drugged by Wang Peichuan. Lin Bai confronts Wang Peichuan and his associates, rescuing Li Ruonan. This act completes a side mission, upgrading his system and increasing his daily cash allowance to 10,000 yuan.
Li Ruonan confesses her feelings for Lin Bai, but he reaffirms his commitment to Qin Ruowei. Despite his rejection, Li Ruonan remains steadfast in her affection. Unexpectedly, the system detects Li Ruonan's pregnancy, initiating a new "Family Prosperity" quest line that offers significant rewards for offspring.
Lin Bai learns he has received 51% ownership of Zunhe Industrial as a reward. He meets his new personal assistant, Bai Kewei, and begins to assert his authority at the company. He discovers that Zhou Teng, who previously caused trouble, secured a job at Zunhe Industrial through an unfair process. Lin Bai confronts Zhou Teng with proof of his father's corruption, dismissing him.