Lu Jinzhou transmigrates into the world of the Siheyuan, binds himself to a sign-in System, and embarks on a path to turn the tables through “keeping a low profile while growing stronger, then delivering precise face-slapping.”
He first establishes clear boundaries so no one dares cross him. Using his disguise skills to impersonate multiple people and stir up trouble, he fans the conflicts in the courtyard, setting Jia Zhangshi, Silly Zhu, and Xu Damao against one another while he watches from the sidelines.
He applies management experience from his previous life to improve the warehouse ledgers, helping the steel mill solve its supply problems and earning the director’s favor. When Nan Yi and Cui Dake clash, he secretly passes Nan Yi a clue that helps him escape trouble and build connections. He also uses technical fragments obtained through the System’s sign-ins to advance research into automotive steel and specialized carrier steel, becoming a key talent supported by the state.
After the country opens up, he seizes every opportunity: transforming the steel mill into an industry leader, joining forces with Xu Huizhen and Chen Xueru to invest in restaurants and real estate, founding a film company that wins an Oscar, and developing chips and controlled nuclear fusion to break foreign monopolies. He builds a business empire spanning industry, technology, and finance.
When Bai Ling investigates him and foreign organizations seek revenge, he uses System items and his wits to overcome every crisis. As for the courtyard’s “vermin,” he leaves Qin Huairu to die alone, sends Banggeng to prison, and reduces Xu Damao to a life on the streets, making sure everyone gets what they deserve. In the end, he transforms from a nobody in the courtyard into a giant of his era...
