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What is it like to own a supermarket in the apocalypse? At first, Huang Yuan just wanted to rely on the supplies in the supermarket and live a life of being surrounded by people and doing whatever he wanted. But as the supplies in the supermarket became more and more strange, things gradually became abnormal. "Strange, why are there more and more survivors coming to me?"

In 3115, the earth entered the super civilization stage. In order to ensure the sustainable development of super civilization, people established a parliament. People who did not support super civilization established a mysterious organization Resonance Black under the slogan of abandoning civilization, and a civilization-themed battle began.

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There is no system in the apocalypse: "Brother, please do a good job and give us something to eat. There are zombies outside and we can't survive anymore!" A system for the end of the world: "It's hard to survive? Do you mean zombies?" How can I get points if I don't kill zombies? There are so many good things in the mall. Have you ever seen a person's physique become stronger after being exposed to the sun? To be honest, signing in can only rely on luck. Killing zombies can lead to a hug like this.

According to legend, the [Elemont] continent in [Chai Shi] contains [Elemental Power]. When the energy of one thing gathers too much, [Elemental Power] will be produced... [Chai Shi·Restart] is a secret organization, secretly supported by the government. Its main purpose is to collect the [Elemental Power] scattered elsewhere and to defeat the mutated life forms composed of the scattered [Elemental Power]. [Chai World] is a world full of stick figures. Each stick will have a special title [UP Lord], and the fan value can represent the strength of [UP Lord] itself. And the story will begin with a riot by [Elemental Users]...

One day, on a planet very similar to the earth, a special thing happened. An ordinary young man discovered a shocking secret and became mysterious. Various forces came to visit one after another, gradually pushing this young man to the forefront and becoming a trend-setter of the times. The curtain of the extraordinary era is slowly opening, science and technology are advancing by leaps and bounds, and people's minds are becoming more and more active. Peace, prosperity, a paradise... All the things that are good for people are out of the question. As for that young man, the world he came into contact with became wider and wider, and the content of his thoughts became more and more profound... In short, this novel focuses on thinking. If you also have many fantastic ideas, then come to the world of the novel and see which places we want to go together, which places you have not thought of, and which places I have not thought of. Welcome to visit.

The end is coming. Terrifying zombies, dark cloud-like insect attacks, and mysterious strangeness followed one after another along with various natural disasters. Human beings are struggling to survive, looking for hope of life amidst disasters. In order to survive, humans have to do everything possible to find resources that can support survival. As the extraordinary beings gradually awaken, a huge conspiracy emerges, and mankind blows the horn of counterattack. ... Qin Yang was a recently graduated college student. When the apocalypse came, he was staying in a rental house playing games. The sudden apocalypse caught him off guard. At this moment, Qin Yang discovered that his eyes could actually see the treasure chest appearing out of thin air. "Open the first-level wooden treasure chest, congratulations on getting a Glock 18 pistol." "Open the first-level iron treasure chest, congratulations on getting a psychic long knife." "Open the second-level copper treasure chest, congratulations on getting a crystal of fire." "Open the level 3 diamond treasure chest. Congratulations on obtaining the skill 'Immortality'." When everyone ran towards the shelter, only Qin Yang wandered around leisurely, looking at everyone in confusion. "No, can't you see the treasure chests all over the ground?"

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The virus broke out five years ago, Xiye lost her memory in front of the shelter, and the human relationship changed during the epidemic. Is there hope in the end?

What happened to him after he became rich thanks to the mysterious man's technology? Extravagant enjoyment, interest game, secret assassination, test of human nature, technological dominance, saving the world. From ordinary people to rich people, to technological overlords, to heroes who save the world, emotions and human nature are constantly entangled. Soon, he set off an unprecedented technological revolution and a bloody storm on this planet. However, when everything seems to be going smoothly, the ending reveals a bigger trap, an invisible force that has been secretly controlling the destiny of mankind. What exactly is this force, and where will it lead mankind? This novel will be re-uploaded after the ban is lifted. I hope everyone will continue to support it, thank you!

Rorschach traveled through the medieval planet and inherited the mantle of the God of All Machines. However, there is no science or any machinery in this world. In the era of ignorance, there were only churches, tribunals, scrolls of atonement, burning racks, and civilians paralyzed in prayer. "Control machinery? What's the matter? We are still more than 300 years away from the development of steam engines!" Rorschach had to secretly teach technology and prune the laws of physics. Starting from scratch, technology and the Mechanicum have been carefully crafted from generation to generation. "Fire Magic Taichi, I will give you the Maxim water-cooled machine gun." "The enemy has a Necromancer? Come on, bring the 155 howitzer over." "What a plague curse, a shot of penicillin will solve it." "The opponent is summoning the evil god from the outside world? We must strike hard! (Warning *nuclear weapon has been launched*)" The Illuminati, the Holy Hermitage, and Imperial Truth are just one of the countless aliases of the Machine God. A scientist who will go down in history, a wealthy chamber of commerce president, and a powerful prime minister are also the most loyal believers. Murder, manipulation, war, preaching. Specializing in machinery in the name of God, countless factories stand on the horizon. In the name of God, fearless expeditions were made to restore reason to the corrupt and ignorant land. Until the ancient gods awakened and foreign gods invaded. Dirty evil spirits polluted the earth, the six-armed Emperor deceived people's hearts, and deformed rats gnawed at the sun. The Cult of Mechanicum chants the supreme elegy in the name of the God of All Machines: "The flesh and blood are short, the machine is soaring!"

Travel about extraterrestrial civilizations

I started from the concave and convex world, gained the power of five crystal stones in the armor world, and allowed the power of all the heavens and worlds to overthrow the so-called gods in the concave and convex world and rebuild the world order.

Chen Xuan built a toy factory and the products he released were deeply loved by people. At first, they never thought that the spaceship model made by Chen Xuan could really fly, that the steel armor could really be used in actual combat, and that alien bases could really survive on alien planets! There are also invading aliens complaining with bruises and bruises: When did the technological level of this planet become higher than ours?

Disasters occur frequently, the apocalypse comes, blizzards and extremely cold temperatures suddenly strike, and then the world's natural disasters never stop, including earthquakes, tsunamis, extremely hot nights, typhoons and acid rain... Wei Chen, who has struggled to survive alone in the apocalypse for five years, is still struggling to escape a tragic death. After resurrecting his life, he possesses the Space God Ring of unlimited territory, and he resolutely chooses to stock up on all the supplies in the world! Chicken, duck, fish sauce and vinegar tea? Buy it in full! Building materials and steel bars department stores? Pay in full! Clothes, shoes, socks and quilt covers? Take as much as you want! While others were hiding here and there, he was sitting at home drinking red wine. Others eat dirt and trees, but he eats lobster and abalone in exchange. Wei Chen set a goal. He must stock up enough supplies in this life, gather all his brothers and friends in the shelter, and plot against all his enemies! The richest man in the world: "I'll give you all the money, as long as I give you food, I can do whatever you want!" Doomsday expert: "Why can you always predict the future?

His doomsday game has descended on the world, and lifespan has become the only currency! All worlds are projected by Him. After killing him, you can get the Doomsday Wheel, but it takes a lifespan to turn it! Someone spent ten years of their life, drew "one more draw", and was forced to spend another ten years of life and died on the spot; Someone spent a hundred years of life and drew the [Stardust Dragon], flooding the world with billions of grains of stardust; Someone spent a thousand years of life, drew the [Emperor Armor], and pushed it hundreds of millions of miles with one hand! So far, humans are being fed, their lifespan is exploited, and all living beings are like piglets. How cruel is the doomsday game! Chen Mu traveled through time, only to find that he could sacrifice others to gain a lifespan suitable for all gameplays in this 'Doomsday Game'! [Already have high-end 3w high-quality old books, quality guaranteed]

Li Feng woke up from his dormitory and found that he had activated the Huanxing System. As long as he completed the task, he would be able to obtain countless wealth and climb to the pinnacle of success respected by thousands of people. But when he walked on campus and looked at the tragic scene in front of him, he suddenly felt dizzy in his head. The apocalypse is coming and the campus is full of zombies! Their pale faces and sharp claws made Li Feng feel weak in his knees. It's the end of the world, why did you come to the system! Hey-hey! See that beauty? As long as you rescue her from the zombies, you can have a romantic date with her. [Mission release: Save the weak beauty] [Task Reward: Accompanied by Beauty] Looking at the tide of corpses in front of him, Li Feng's eyes widened, but thinking of the frail beauty, he still rushed forward without hesitation. "You all get out of the way! Let me come!"

Mu Ze, who had been struggling for many years in the last days, became a strong man, but one day, when he was surrounded by the alliance constellations, he actually returned to the beginning, back to the beginning of everything...

After having strange dreams for a long time, Lu An thought he was sick. ... Until that day, an inexplicable girl appeared in his home, disgusted with the "ancient" life. She said that she came from the future. Then Lu An called the police and arrested her. --

The fog descends and everything evolves! Mutated plants that block out the sky and mutated animals that are hundreds of meters high are constantly squeezing the living space of humans. Some people have transformed into terrifying monsters, and some have gained powerful superpowers. As for Gu Yi, as long as he keeps eating, he will continue to grow taller and stronger. Step on the giant beast and collapse the mountain with one punch! The powerful man who claimed to be a god was pinched tightly by Gu Yi's two huge fingers, and he collapsed and cried. "I admit that you are the strongest, but I want to know, why you? Why on earth can you have such invincible superpowers?" Gu Yi smiled slightly. "No, I don't have superpowers. I'm just a billion points taller and a billion points stronger."

Chen Fei opened his eyes and found that he had turned into a zombie.

This is an era where everyone is a machine girl. Men can awaken as mecha masters, while women can awaken various martial arts spirits and transform into cars, airplanes and even spaceships. And on this day, Lin Mo awakened his talent, and under the witness of the Dragon God, he matched with the machine girl. But he never thought that he would actually match the famous school beauty... However, there was a problem. "Why is my school beauty an F-level talent logistics vehicle?" Lin Mo was confused as he looked at this beautiful girl who was biting her thin lips and holding on like a little princess. However, not long after that, countless words appeared in front of Lin Mo. [Hidden S-level talent Star Destroyer - the legendary ultimate battleship capable of destroying planets with one strike...] "Okay, okay, it looks like an F-level talent, but there is also a hidden S-level talent, right?"

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In the boundless vast sea of ​​stars, the cold steel city wall stands like an eternal monument cast here. I don't know when, a powerful and mysterious Eastern Kingdom appeared in people's sight----------Li Xiao lost his trace in an interstellar war. When he woke up again, he found that he had traveled through time and became a down-and-out interstellar lord. Unexpectedly, as soon as he woke up, he found that resources were scarce and his territory was remote. , Old starships, incoming interstellar pirates and other problems hit his head. "The Kamigawa fleet system was successfully bound." "Reward a T3 level Blackbird light interstellar cruiser design drawing, Nantianmen plan design drawing." "Start the main mission: Great Wall Watch!" After hearing the words of the system, Li Xiao stood up directly. "Lord, what do you want to do?" "I want to show them what truth is."

I came across a damaged watch with serious missing functions. I accidentally traveled to South Korea, where "Zombie Campus" is located, and finally cleared the level, gathering the energy to start time travel. Experience various extraordinary worlds of Peninsula film and television dramas. The first world "Zombie Campus" Follow-ups include "Doctor Thousand's Exorcism Institute", "Superpowers", "Hotel Del Luna" and "The Witch" Xiaobaiwen, semi-invincible

Liver cancer is in the late stage and has spread throughout the body. Life is not long. Li Yong had to find a way to extend his life in his dream. But he never expected that as he continued to reproduce the extraordinary technology in his dream in reality, the world in his dream would gradually begin to collapse. Until one day, a peerless swordsman appeared in reality. He escaped from the hail of bullets and came to Li Yong, with the flame of hatred in his eyes. "Evil fellow! If you don't die, our world will be in trouble!"

In the apocalyptic crisis, people's hearts are sinister. Live not to survive but to atone.

In the vast universe of the future, human exploration tentacles extend to the endless distant edges. A brave and fearless expedition team accidentally captured a mysterious source of information on the other side of the stars. This mysterious source seems to be a whisper from the depths of the universe, carrying unknown codes and shocking secrets. Female explorer Ellie, scientist Tom and astronaut David, in order to uncover the truth behind this source, resolutely embark on a journey full of unknowns and dangers. They traveled through the interstellar fog and faced life and death tests such as meteorite impacts and energy depletion. Finally arrived at the origin of the source - an ancient planet forgotten by time. There, the remains of ancient civilizations tell of past glory and destruction. However, when the truth is about to emerge, forces in the darkness quietly emerge, trying to snatch the secret that can change the destiny of mankind. Can they defeat the darkness, protect the secret of the source, and bring light of hope to the future of mankind? Follow "The Mysterious Source at the Far Edge" and embark on this thrilling cosmic adventure.

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What is life, what is the form of the universe, what is the end of the evolution of life, what is life, and what forms it has. Is what we see and encounter certain? Let's explore together. Come to China Literature's website to read more of my works!

The Antarctic glaciers are melting, and a large number of humans are infected with ancient viruses. Luo Wei awakened the apocalyptic base system a few days before the virus outbreak, and drew the legendary item [Transformation Table of Equivalent Exchange] at the beginning. "Do you know how many engineers our base currently has?" "500!" "It's time to rub your hands into the internal air circulation system." ... "Shortage of supplies at the base?" "Intelligent constant-temperature underground farms and molecular reconstruction machines for material transformation should be put on the agenda." ... "Brother Luo! Someone knocked on the door!" "No rush, you bring up the underground Gundam mecha, and I'll put on the Iron Man suit and go see what's going on with him." [Congratulations to the host for leading mankind to a new era.

Lying alone in the hall, staring at the pictures on the wall, I was stunned. Suddenly inspiration came to me, and I recalled a couplet that said: "The sky is a chessboard and the stars are the pieces. Who can play? The earth is the pipa and the road is the string. Who dares to play?" I tried to find an explanation and added "Look up at the stars and keep your feet on the ground" in front of the couplet. , I added my meaning later, and it also became a couplet: "Looking up at the stars, the sky is like a chessboard, the stars are like stars, using dreams as horses, and the love for the common people is boundless. With feet on the ground, the ground is rice paper, the sea is ink, the mountains and rivers are painted with intention, and the poems become chapters after years of writing." I feel that I am very good. Yu Fu read the lyrics of "Qinyuanchun" in a way that expresses the majestic momentum and profound artistic conception. Taking advantage of the situation, he composed another poem "Qinyuanchun? Chronicles of Heaven and Earth", which he also felt was very good: "Qinyuanchun·Heaven and Earth Chronicles" Looking up at the sky, the sky is like a giant scale and the stars are like Weiding. Traveling through the wild fields with dreams, holding the common people in love, having a vast heart, filling the border town with love. The vast Milky Way, the boundless sea of ​​​​stars, and your ambitions are as high as you want. Dancing in the wind, driving the Kunpeng to flap its wings, straight up to Qingming. Leaning down and stepping on the majestic ground, the ground is as wide as a silk banner and the sea is as vast as a vast ocean. The beautiful mountains and rivers are described with intention, and the pen has been cultivated for many years. The poems are brilliant and the rhyme is magnificent. A journey of thousands of miles, a great achievement of great achievements, no need to fear hardships and fight bravely. Look at tomorrow, when you are successful and famous, you will be proud of the world. He also wrote a five-character rhymed poem "The Legend of the Stars": In ancient times, when I observed the stars, my wise thoughts never fell asleep. The predecessors set the right path, and the descendants follow the great path. The sun and moon circle in my heart, and the Milky Way is in my dream. The exploration never stops, aiming at the ninth heaven. I wrote "Star Explorer", inspired by my respect for the human spirit of exploration. In the past years, explorers had their hearts set on the sky and were fearless of dangers; today, scholars are aiming for the stars and forging ahead. ... I hope that after reading this book, you will understand the true meaning of exploration and go to the appointment with the stars together.

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"Do you... Really think that what you saw is real? Or including yourself?" When alien stars soar into the sky, alien gods intervene "Tell me? What would you do?" ......... I can vaguely see the faint color of blood in the chaotic stars Listen to the final epitaph: "One flower withers and the whole spring cannot be barren." "One star falls, but it cannot dim the entire starry sky." "Above the star abyss are endless shackles" "Under the star abyss is the eternal watch" "For the sake of humanity, fight for the top of the universe" "For hope, break through thousands of tribulations" "I am the Earth Defense Force's Chinese Affiliated Army Jiangye Hou in the Northern Jiangsu War Zone" "On behalf of the supreme human race, I cry out to future generations of mankind." "Look up!"

A completely unfamiliar mobile game APP appeared on mobile phones around the world at the same time. It cannot be uninstalled or moved. It is very strange. It has the ability to bring people back and forth to other worlds in the game and bring skills, equipment and all items back to the present world. All mankind is forced to participate in this game. You start with just a pair of pants, and all the equipment depends on fighting! --New book "The Era of the Heavens for All People"

Xiao Yu has a book of creation. As long as the content written in the book, no matter how outrageous, will become a reality. Ever since. He started creating like crazy. Every stroke makes the whole world dance. When history, legends, myths, and the heavens and worlds are redefined. A prosperous age of cultivation where everyone is like a dragon and all people are saints has begun! ---- [Invincible Stream] + [Behind the Scenes Stream] + [Fabricated Stream] + [Revival of Spiritual Energy] + [Half Horse Armor Stream] + [Group Portraits]

In the 1930s and 1940s, a star broke into the solar system. A civilized dispute began. Stars and civilizations began to evolve unpredictably in the universe...

This is a world where technology and spiritual practice coexist. There are supermen who fly into the sky and escape from the earth, and there are also mechas that stand tall on the ground. There are vast dynasties here, as well as rivers and lakes where gods and ghosts coexist. On this day, Yang Fan came to an empty island, and everything in the past was erased, as if he had never appeared in this world. The world is so big that it's unimaginable, but we can't see it.

Tang Jiumin, who worked as a detective in the gray area during his lifetime, was summoned by the Disaster Island after his death. It was an island of disaster, and everyone was struggling on the island, trying to survive in trial scenes one after another. It is also an island of miracles. Everyone can evolve: attributes, skills, inheritance, bloodline, and laws. These existences allow everyone to become an incredible being. No matter who he is or how strong he is, in the trial, only the one who survives is called the protagonist. --Tang Jiumin

A blizzard that lasted for centuries made civilization say goodbye to summer forever. The survivors rebuilt the city on top of the ice. The continuous pipelines are like blood vessels, sending steam everywhere, and the surging power pushes the times forward. Mystery retreats into the corner and quietly penetrates into life. Traveling through time as a slave gladiator, Wayne can only rely on the sword in his hand to plunder freedom and new life.

Four strange people, thousands of years of grudges. Several springs and autumns, eternal battles. What were you doing a thousand years ago, and why are you fighting a thousand years later? Is this a reality or a fiction, magic or magic? The sword is useless! Mecha, Zongheng! History, reincarnation! The crisis of the earth, the arrival of a new century! Fighting! Keep fighting! Everything is for the "Book of Prophecy"!

This article combines universal, weird, and weird rules. ??"Digging and digging in the small cave, digging for big treasures and small gold coins." Wake up and become a glorious miner. ?? Congratulations on getting meat cheese*100 ?? Congratulations on getting Tai Sui*100 ??[Congratulations on getting the 100,000-year elixir*100] ?? Congratulations on getting the legendary treasure map*100 [Congratulations on getting a million-year female corpse*100] ??"Wait, is there something strange mixed in?" Chen Zhuo stopped digging, "Forget it, keep digging!" ?? When others are still working hard to mine, just for a bowl of rice. Chen Zhuo achieved freedom of resources by obtaining a hundredfold with one hand. ... ... As he continues to dig, he discovers that the world is dangerous. Huangpi asks for a seal. Possessed by a mysterious shadow. Ancient corpses come back to life. Hundreds of babies are looking for relatives. Hire corpse. Please be crafty. No wonder. Many evil arts. "There are all evils in the world, but I have a sword. I want to ask, who in the world dares to take it?"

While we were performing a routine observation mission, we unexpectedly discovered the ultimate secret of the universe, which created the universe. We call it: the source. What's even more surprising is that one of them has an inexplicable connection with it. Taking advantage of this connection, our civilization has become more and more powerful, but it has also embarked on a path of no return. ... The universe is gone. Only a lot of "light" is left, and a human being stands alone in the void. ... Some of the largest white "light" was peeled off and made into a silver substance, which wrapped the scattered micro "light" and slowly stabilized it. Then peel a little off and make a 3-layer "cake". A little bit of the blue "light" was peeled away to make a mark. Finally, humanity along with itself: "Look back, start."

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The protagonist Chen Hao is a programmer. When he wakes up, he finds that he has been replaced by AI. In order to regain his job, he unfolds a story full of science fiction. The novel mainly tells the story of how more and more AI machines will enter people's lives after the rapid development of science and technology in the future, causing huge changes in people's careers and lives, and how humans and AI will coexist.

The universe was in turmoil, and a generation of geniuses emerged from nowhere, winning the Federation Genius War with absolute strength. The demons and demons have been grudges against the human race for thousands of years. With the development of human science and technology, their dominance has been further shaken and they have launched a nationwide invasion of the human race... Skyscrapers and suspended trains roared past from high altitude, bringing with them gusts of wind. Here is the city of the future, a strange world where technology and fantasy intertwine. Simply put, the entire universe is a huge world of cultivation. The source of this power is called the power of the star. It is a very pure energy body and is the original core of all galaxies. The concentration of star source power on each planet is different, so the speed of cultivation is also different. In the world of cultivation, those who possess the power of the star source are absolutely powerful. Moreover, these monks with star cores can increase their strength by absorbing the power of the star source. The first level of Star Micro Realm, the second level of Galaxy Realm, the third level of Star Sea Realm, the fourth level of Star Sky Realm, the fifth level of Star Source Realm, the sixth level of Star Han Realm, the seventh level of Star Abyss Realm, the eighth level of Star Underworld Realm, the ninth level of Star Saint Realm, the tenth level of Star God Realm, the eleventh level of Moon God Realm, and the twelfth level of True God Realm. This is the classification of cultivation levels. Unfortunately, in the universe, although there are many humans, there is only a two-tenth chance of people being able to cultivate. Compared with other races, both individual strength and the number of cultivators are far behind any race in the universe. However, powerful wisdom and technology make up for this shortcoming...

I am Kamen Rider Zero One. After possessing the power of Zero Three, I stopped good intentions. Unfortunately, I accidentally traveled to the super god world because of Mr. E's black hole. Fortunately, the data of Yak and Zeya came to this strange world with me at the same time. There are angels here, beautiful, kind, and just. Their belief in protecting the weak seems to be very similar to knights. There are demons here, depraved and evil. I don't know who is stronger or weaker than Yak. There are also the Taotie. They are the men of the God of Death and have invaded the earth. I can't just sit back and watch. Zeya and Yak said, as long as I want, I can become the god here, the god of the earth, and can easily destroy Taotie. But the angel said that I couldn't do anything, because the earth has its own way to go, and the Xiongbing Company needs to sharpen... Feidian: "I will go my own way!" Zeya: "Mr. Feidian, this is the dark plane. There is a huge amount of knowledge in this world waiting for you and me to learn." Yak: "The devil here, the Styx, the ultimate fear, is simply... My paradise." Hexi: "Isn't his character very similar to that of an angel?" Keisha: "Angel's future will not change easily unless he can prove himself." Demon: "Follow Yak's will." Morgana: "This is really weird. Where did this monster appear?" Death: "Because of him, the results of the big clock are wrong again and again." ... Kamen Rider Zero-One will protect this world and continue to fight...

The male protagonist "Wang Feng" on Earth was accidentally hit by a meteorite and died. Wake up again and find that you accidentally traveled to the super god universe and become a salted fish? If God gives me this opportunity, of course I must turn on the golden finger and marry Kesha.

The protagonist Lin Feng is the CEO of Tianqi Technology Company, a young and promising technological genius full of ideals and ambitions. Under the leadership of Tianqi Technology, the capital is experiencing an unprecedented technological revolution, and Lin Feng is the core figure of this revolution. This is a grand plan aimed at transforming the capital's infrastructure through high-tech means and realizing intelligent urban management. Lin Feng and his team not only have to face technical challenges, but also face many challenges such as obstruction from competitors and public acceptance. In the smoke of business war, Lin Feng must not only demonstrate outstanding business wisdom and leadership skills, but also constantly break through himself on the road of personal growth and face the tests of love, friendship and family. His contest with competitors such as Zhao Tie is not only a game of business strategy, but also a contest of wisdom and courage.