In his previous life, Wen Rang was cast aside by the powerful after he had outlived his usefulness and was thrown into the sea to die. Reborn on the very day in 1987 when he received his start-up capital, he abandons the idea of currying favor with the powerful. Instead, he rapidly builds his fortune through authentic antique paintings, stock market opportunities, and real estate investments. He befriends upright allies and assembles a trusted team. He also sees through a scam and helps business magnate Shen Yueshan avoid enormous losses. Despite the prevailing culture of ingratiating oneself with the elite, Wen Rang remains clear-headed and self-reliant, focused on building his career and bringing his parents to the city to enjoy a better life. Business rival Shao Chengye tries to expose his supposed wealthy-family connections, while elite families seek to win him over. Back on the chessboard of life, Wen Rang is already prepared, determined to take control of his own destiny.