In 2025, the mud and despair on the Hengdian film set marked the end of Lin Kai's life as a third-rate extra.
When he opened his eyes again, he found himself back in Los Angeles in 2002, now a Chinese American teenager with a flawless face and a privileged upbringing.
It was the best of times, and the worst of times.
The physical music industry was on its last legs, while the streaming empire had yet to rise. Hollywood's old gods still sat on their thrones, but the internet's coming tide was already gathering into a colossal wave.
At this historical crossroads, Lin Kai carried in his mind the most complete treasury of art and technological blueprints from the next twenty years.
When the cries of “Creep” tore through a stifling California afternoon, a “digital pioneer” of the music industry was born.
When the script for “Twilight” landed on Hollywood's desks, Stardust Entertainment rose to challenge the old order.
When investment deals for Facebook and YouTube were signed, and the grand blueprint for Game of Thrones was laid out...
Lin Kai, this “prophet” from the future, was no longer a pawn chosen by capital. He had become the player making the rules.
He wasn't just trying to make up for the regrets of his previous life.
He intended to crown himself king in this golden age and build a streaming empire that spanned East and West and dominated the world.
