Republican Era: I Rule Shanghai from the Shadows as a Police Officer

[Republican-era setting] [System] [Making money] [Business warfare] [Gangs] [Wish fulfillment] [Warlords]

Xu Song, an exposé streamer, is beaten to death by his target during an investigation.

By chance, he transmigrates to a parallel world resembling the Republican era and activates the Japanese Invader Eternal Sleep System. Whenever a Japanese invader dies, the Host earns points.

He can no longer expose fraud, but taking down Japanese invaders is pretty good too.

Using the points to redeem items through the System, Xu Song soon builds his own business empire and warlord forces.

A host of new industries spring up in Shanghai.

Shanghai Young Wife Milk Tea: every young wife says it’s great.

Didi Electric Rickshaws: just wave one down when you want to go out.

Chou Tuan Takeout: fast delivery, whatever you order.

Hengguiyuan Real Estate: welcome home, homeowners!

When Shanghai’s residents move into Hengguiyuan using money borrowed from the three banks, Bululuo, Lanxi, and Yamato, the banks realize they’ll never get their money back.

They bring foreign police to collect, only to be stopped at the gates by security guards carrying AKs, Gatling guns, 82 mm mortars, and 40 mm rocket launchers.

“Foreigners are forbidden from entering the territory of the Dragon Kingdom.”

Foreigner: “Pay us back or we’ll start a war!”

Security Captain: “The Hengguiyuan security force has more than enough firepower to wipe out any enemy who attacks us.”

When the Japanese invade Shanghai and attack Hengguiyuan, the estate’s security guards hold them off completely.

The Japanese commander, desperate, calls out: “What is the name of the general who faces me?”

Xu Song: “I am General Song, a six-star general of Hengguiyuan.”