HR manager Ethan at Apex Electronics unexpectedly gains the loyalty of 100,000 followers. Facing a factory labor crisis, he brings 3,000 of them back to save the business. With their support, Ethan protects director Selena from the Shaw family’s schemes. When Selena is forced into a marriage to lose control of Hart Group, Ethan steps in, defeats her enemies, and helps her secure power. From an ordinary HR manager, Ethan rises to become the hidden king of the business world.
Selena's factory is targeted by the Shaw family, facing bankruptcy as it can't hire workers—applicants are scared off, agencies dare not cooperate. Desperate, she unlocks a God-tier recruitment system, gaining 3000 loyal followers to turn the tide.
Selena doubts Ethan’s claim of recruiting 3000 workers in three days without an agency, giving him an hour to prove it. Meanwhile, guards Bruno and his colleague mock Selena, following Mr. Adrian’s order to block all entrants. Their cocky demeanor crumbles when a massive crowd arrives, leaving them terrified and begging for mercy.
Security guards dare not stop intimidating figures, while Selena and her crew mock Ethan’s claim of bringing 3000 loyal men quickly. To their shock, Ethan returns with the men, proving his words and leaving everyone stunned, sparking curiosity about his unexpected achievement.
Selena’s factory is in dire straits after Adrian withholds his dispatched workers, leaving her struggling to meet orders. But Ethan arrives just in time with 3000 loyal men, which Selena immediately registers as temps and arranges training for. Furious at this setback, Adrian and his crew hatch a dirty plan: sneak into the factory at midnight to smash production machines, aiming to ruin Selena’s chances of saving her factory.
After Selena's factory gets highly efficient new hires, its workshop machines are maliciously vandalized, suspected to be Adrian's doing. Facing bankruptcy over delayed critical orders, her team urges her to beg Adrian, but Ethan claims he can fix the machines in just one day.
Panic erupts at the factory when its critical imported machines break down—no local engineer can fix them, and outside help would take days. Ethan boldly claims he can repair them in a day; despite widespread skepticism, Selena offers him a 100k budget. Using a mysterious system, Ethan hires 10 senior engineers and brings them to the factory, leaving doubters stunned and hopeful.
Selena’s factory is targeted by rivals who smash its machines, but her capable HR manager Ethan swiftly brings in 3000 workers and ten senior engineers to restore production. The frustrated rivals turn to Mr. Adrian, who orders an investigation into Ethan’s background to eliminate this thorn.
Adrian schemes to capture Selena to lure out Ethan, who once humiliated one of his men. When Selena learns notorious local boss Damon is targeting Ethan, she ignores Mia's warning and accepts Adrian's forced invitation to safeguard Ethan and her factory.
Ethan, who saved his factory from two crises, is targeted by the Shaw family. When Selena is seized by their brutal thug Adrian, Ethan vows to save her with his 3,000 men. Adrian scoffs—until an army arrives to take down his gang.
When a visitor arrives, they’re stunned to discover Adrian’s 3000 supposed factory workers are assembled like a disciplined army. Recognizing their formidable presence, the visitor realizes these men are actually retired mercenaries, not ordinary laborers. Adrian then confronts the visitor who’s been searching for him, sparking a tense exchange that fuels curiosity about their motives and Adrian’s hidden past.
Ethan confronts a foe who boasts of controlling Skyhaven with thugs but dares not attack when given the chance. The foe is humiliated and panics, while Ethan gets a system upgrade rewarding him 100,000 men, making him nearly invincible.
Adrian tries to confront Ethan with his men but gets scared, pretending to spill soup to hide his embarrassment. He offers to treat Ethan and his men, only for Ethan to order the priciest banquet, king crabs per person, and free-flow imperial delicacy, making Adrian pay dearly.
Ethan orders an outrageously lavish feast featuring a pool of top-tier drinks, a 300 sqm cake, and 10,000 tables. Adrian, expecting to pay for 3,000 guests, is stunned by a $300 million bill as the restaurant owner thanks him for saving their failing business.
Adrian is horrified to discover a $300 million meal bill, only to learn it covers 100,000 people instead of the 3,000 he expected. Ethan treats the massive crowd, leaving Adrian passed out from rage. Dylan summons all city chefs for the huge order, while others fear Adrian's revenge.
Adrian splurges $300 million on an ultra-lavish feast with king crabs, a wine tanker and a giant cake to win favor. Yet he only gets a $3,000 discount plus free takeout boxes, leaving him furious and convinced he's been played, as he vows revenge on Ethan.
After Adrian tries to apologize to Ethan, Ethan brings up Bruno's crew blocking the factory gate. He demands Adrian and Bruno perform pole dancing as punishment. Adrian refuses at first but gives in when Ethan threatens to treat his 100k men, leading to a humiliating show.
Adrian, once a terror of Skyhaven, is forced into humiliating pole dancing by Ethan, becoming a laughingstock. When praised and granted any request, Ethan shocks everyone by only asking for a $500 monthly raise for each of his 3000 loyal men.
After dining with Adrian, Selena and Ethan bid him farewell. Adrian harbors a deep grudge against Ethan, vowing double payback, while his associate warns of Ethan’s formidable influence. Ethan reacts strongly to potent wine, and Selena insists he stays at her place, sparking tense, curious moments.
After learning Adrian holds a grudge and will seek revenge on Ethan, Selena insists he stays at her place for protection. Their cohabitation starts with an awkward moment where Ethan is called a pervert, and later Selena feels unbearably hot after drinking too much Royal Tonic Wine, building up tension and curiosity.
After a tense morning clash between Selena and Ethan over a drunken night, Selena's factory hits a crisis: suppliers canceled contracts and partners cut ties, orchestrated by Adrian of the Shaw family. With raw materials only lasting three days, Ethan stays calm, saying Adrian should be the one begging.