Programmer Zhou Cheng's intern, Qin Ran, dies under mysterious circumstances, and her death traps him in an endless time loop on April 1, the day of layoffs. To break the loop, Zhou Cheng pits his wits against his overbearing former boss and his materialistic ex-girlfriend. He invests the 100,000 yuan severance payment that automatically refreshes with each loop to make money. After defeating the villains, Zhou Cheng discovers in despair that the loop is still continuing. He becomes numb and despondent until Su Wei, the female lead, suddenly appears in the loop and awakens him from his emotional numbness. Zhou Cheng rediscovers himself, sees through the pursuit of fame, fortune, and material possessions, returns to a bright and fulfilling life, and amasses tens of millions in assets.