In 2025, Chen Mo, an ordinary programmer, accidentally activated the "time gleaning system" after working overtime. The system gives him the ability to travel to any point in time in ancient times. His mission is to "collect fragments of the spiritual heritage of human civilization" - to interact with celebrities in various fields and record thoughts, works or moments that have not been recorded in history. At the same time, he abides by the "principle of conservation of time": key historical events cannot be changed, and minor intervention must be controlled at the "butterfly flapping level". Excessive interference will trigger "system corrections."
The core goal of the system is unclear, only "reserve energy for the survival of civilization". Chen Mo gradually discovers that his behavior may be related to a major crisis in the future...