Chen Feijin, a aerospace academician, is reborn into 1988. Taking over a dying factory, he uses future military knowledge to make mortars from gas tanks, sell ICBMs, build Wuling pickups, and fund black-tech research. A tech tycoon on the surface but a secret arms baron, he finally leads Longguo to the stars.
Episode 1 - Reborn Expert Tackles Audi Repair Crisis
Renowned aerospace expert Chen Feijin is reborn in 1988 at Dongfanghong Steel Plant, armed with past expertise and a system holding advanced blueprints. When the plant struggles to fix an imported Audi no mechanic dares touch, he identifies the gearbox failure, shocking colleagues and starting his journey to restart the Nantianmen Project.
Episode 2 - Chen Feijin Takes on Auto Transmission Fix
Mocked by coworkers for daring to fix an unopened automatic transmission, Chen Feijin strikes a deal with the director—win the annual advanced worker quota if he succeeds. He disassembles the car, locates the worn faulty part, and plans to machine a replacement, sparking tense curiosity among onlookers.
Episode 3 - Chen Feijin Fixes Audi, Wins Worker Honor
Chen Feijin taps into a mysterious "Repair Hand" system to fix an Audi's intricate automatic transmission, wowing his repair shop colleagues who’ve never even heard of such technology. His feat earns him the shop’s Outstanding Worker title, but sparks resentment from a co-worker who needs the award to become full-time and enlists his father—the Purchasing Director—to confront the manager.
Episode 4 - Chen Rejects Zheng's Unfair Demand
Chen Feijin, aware that Director Zheng will be arrested for corruption in two years, firmly rejects Zheng's demand to yield the advanced worker spot to his son despite bribes and threats. He gains shock points from a system, while a colleague warns him of Zheng's upcoming underhanded tricks.
Episode 5 - Conflict Over Bonus & Zheng's Hidden Wealth
When the workshop faces bonus deduction over 'substandard parts' claimed by Purchasing Director Zheng, tensions flare. The argument takes a shocking turn as it's revealed Zheng’s family has hidden millions in cash at home, sparking outrage. Witness this clash between workers and corrupt management in the 1980s-era drama.
Episode 6 - Chen Reports Corruption for Reward & Startup Capital
In 1988, amid anti-corruption campaigns offering rewards, workshop worker Chen Feijin seizes an opportunity. Knowing his steel plant will be contracted soon, he reports Purchasing Director Zheng Guodong's embezzlement with precise details, aiming to get the 10% reward as startup capital while earning shock points from a system.
Episode 7 - Feijin Clashes, Anti-Corruption Dept Shows Up
Chen Feijin arrives late at the workshop, sparking a heated clash with Zheng Hongtao, who accuses him of costing everyone their bonuses and threatens his outstanding worker spot. Suddenly, news breaks that the Anti-Corruption Dept has come for Zheng’s corrupt father, and it turns out Feijin made the real-name report.
Episode 8 - Zheng Guodong Accused of Corruption
Zheng Guodong from the Purchasing Department is taken by anti-corruption officers over alleged massive corruption. Colleagues gossip about his supposed guilt, his child defends him vigorously, insisting he's framed, and Zheng Hongtao is praised for prioritizing justice over family.
Episode 9 - Chen Feijin Steps Forward as Whistleblower
Zheng Hongtao is wrongly accused by his father Zheng Guodong of being the whistleblower and nearly choked. After others clarify he only indirectly leaked info, Zheng vents anger at the anonymous accuser, until Comrade Chen Feijin reveals himself as the real reporter.
Episode 10 - Chen Exposes Zhengs' Corruption; They're Arrested
The Zheng father-son duo accuses Chen Feijin of lying to superiors out of personal spite. But Chen reveals precise details of their hidden cash stashes and hoarded premium cigarettes and liquor. Authorities verify the tip-off, uncovering overwhelming evidence. The crowd erupts in anger at their corruption, and the Zhengs are taken into custody, with the father furiously blaming his son.
Episode 11 - Chen Heads to Shanghai to Grow Startup Funds
Xiao Chen is praised for catching factory embezzlers and earns an 800k bonus as startup capital. He secures 3-day leave, tells his parents he'll travel to Shanghai to multiply his funds, aiming to take over the soon-to-be-contracted steel plant for his ambitious project.
Episode 12 - Seizing the 1988 Stock Certificate Chance
Reborn with past-life insights, the protagonist learns Dragon Country's legendary '92 Wealth Certificates are launched early in 1988. Rushing to Magic City Bank with 800K startup capital, he finds the venue deserted—locals view the certificates as a scam, while bank staff worry about unmet quotas, setting up a thrilling early wealth-grab opportunity.
Episode 13 - Young Man Buys 200 Sets of Stock Certificates
A young man shocks onlookers by purchasing 200 sets of stock subscription certificates worth 600,000 yuan. Meanwhile, a family member demands a refund for certificates bought by a retired teacher, clashing with the bank manager who then hurries to receive the big client.
Episode 14 - Chen Spends 600k on Certificates, Others Follow
Comrade Chen splashes 600,000 on 200 stock subscription certificates, stunning onlookers. While some suspect he's a bank shill, others follow his lead—refusing refunds and rushing to buy certificates, creating a tense, intriguing scene full of uncertainty and herd behavior.
Episode 15 - Cash Out Blank Certificates on Sales Deadline
On the deadline of subscription certificate sales, the protagonist hurries to cash out 200 sets of blank certificates to contract a steel plant. Outside the bank, the black market hypes certificates to high prices, and his claim of having full sets sparks doubt, drawing Qu Anze's attention.
Episode 16 - Selling 200 Sets of Blank Stock Subscription Certificates
After shocking businessman Qu Anze with the revelation of owning hundreds of blank stock subscription certificates, Qu calls his prominent business contacts in Shanghai—who are in town specifically to buy these certificates—to gather quickly. The protagonist then announces he has exactly 200 full blank sets, offering them at 300,000 yuan per set (totaling 60 million yuan), insisting on a strict cash-on-delivery deal, putting the eager group to an immediate test.
Episode 17 - Chen Secures Big Funds, Requests 5M Loan
Brother Chen is praised by Brother Li for his vision and elite connections. He receives a passbook worth over 60 million after purchasing 199 units, gifting one to Brother Qu as thanks. Later, he asks Li to help get a 5 million interest-free loan, confusing Li who questions his need with such a large sum already.
Episode 18 - Chen’s Loan Move & Factory Firing Scheme
Chen obtains a 5 million loan but repays it right away, then prepares to contract a provincial steel mill with his 60 million initial capital. Back at his factory, officials scheme to fire him over his unapproved 10-day absence, resenting him for taking down their trusted man Zheng Guodong.
Episode 19 - Chen Feijin Faces Dismissal, Opts to Resign
Amid rumors that the struggling steel factory may be privatized, workers fear layoffs. At a tense meeting, Huang Shengxing accuses Chen Feijin of unauthorized absence and demands his dismissal, but Chen defends his father and announces he will resign voluntarily.
Episode 20 - Chen Feijin Unexpectedly Becomes New Steel Plant Director
Colleagues criticize Chen Feijin for his impulsive resignation, with one rival threatening to hire thugs against him once he's fired. Meanwhile, the unprofitable steel plant is contracted out, leaving everyone stunned when the old director introduces Chen as the new director.
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