1959, Red Star Steelworks.
Li Weiguo, who had transmigrated with an AI carrying the "seeds of civilization" from the 50th century, was using nanobots to scan a rusty workbench.
This compound was home to "war gods" who settled things with their fists, "villains" who struck from the shadows, and "white lotuses" who used morality to guilt-trip people.
They had no idea that the scrapped machine tools he casually repaired would spark a nationwide technological revolution.
The steelmaking process he improved was quietly forging the backbone of a great nation's rise.
By the time Qin Huairu brought over dumplings, the television was already showing Li Weiguo receiving an award.
"Neighbors, my hands are meant to forge the nation's most vital instruments. I don't have time to play house with you in this courtyard."
