The story takes place in a high-tech city in the near future. Programmer Xiao Yan unexpectedly discovered that the project he participated in could affect the probabilities in the real world and create various "variables." As the situation develops, he meets reporter Ye Qinglan and police officer Li Bo to jointly investigate the truth. They discovered that everything was related to a large technology company and a mysterious Professor Gu. During the investigation, they not only have to face the ethical challenges brought about by technology, but also compete with Zhao Wanting, the mastermind behind everything, who is trying to control everything. In the end, Xiao Yan used his skills to reveal the truth with his partners and stopped a conspiracy that might have changed the world. The story is interspersed with multiple story lines, including discussions on the ethics of science and technology, the struggle of individual destiny, and reflections on future society.
