The story follows Lin Yu, a recent college graduate with dreams of starting a business. He gives up a stable job, teams up with like-minded partners to establish a small internet technology company, and embarks on an uncertain entrepreneurial journey.
In the early days, the challenges pile up: funding, customers, and technical problems. Lin Yu and his team find themselves in a difficult spot, while his relationship with Su Yao, his college sweetheart, is tested by the demands of their startup. At a crucial moment, Lin Yu runs into Uncle Li, an old friend of his father. Moved by Lin Yu's passion and determination, Uncle Li offers connections and resources, helping the company gradually make a name for itself.
As the company grows, seasoned businessman Zhao Hong stops at nothing to get what he wants. He boxes Lin Yu in through ruthless business tactics and uses his connections to create trouble, leaving Lin Yu's company with a broken cash flow and a dwindling client base. Meanwhile, Su Yao is transferred to another city for work, and cracks appear in their relationship. Hit from both sides, Lin Yu falls into despair but refuses to give up.
In the face of adversity, Lin Yu leads his team in working around the clock to develop innovative products, successfully drawing the market's attention. He also resolves his conflict with Su Yao, and their bond grows stronger. With Su Yao's support and the team's hard work, the company gets through the crisis and strikes back at Zhao Hong. In the end, Lin Yu uses his wisdom and courage to break through the business blockade and reclaim market share. The company becomes an industry leader, and he fulfills his potential, finding love and friendship along the way.
This novel vividly portrays young people striving for their dreams in the urban business world, where power and money intertwine, as well as the beauty of love that endures through hardship. With its nuanced emotional writing and exciting business rivalries, the book immerses readers in the ups and downs of starting a business and offers insight into the meaning of life.
