Lin Haisheng, a poor middle-aged dad who collects trash to pay for his daughter's education, is betrayed by his ex-wife and bullied by a ruthless thug trying to take his daughter away. At rock bottom, he awakens a magical Golden Eye that sees the true value of everything. He strikes gold in scrap, uncovers priceless jade, wins a CEO's heart, crushes his enemies, humiliates his ex-wife in court, and takes his daughter back.
Poor junk collector Lin Haisheng struggles to earn tuition for his daughter Xiaoyu. His ex, who has custody and is with wealthy Boss Jiang, mocks his efforts, arguing Xiaoyu doesn’t need school—she should marry rich instead. A fierce clash over Xiaoyu’s future erupts, with the girl standing firm by her dad, before an unexpected incident befalls Lin Haisheng.
Recently divorced Old Lin suddenly gains the ability to see through objects and appraise their values. When he discovers an old cable bundle worth 1 million yuan, he gets excited and asks his friend Da Zhuang to drive him to the city, leaving Da Zhuang worried about his mental state.
Dazhuang offers to drive poor Lin Haisheng to town, but his wife Wang Guihua mocks Lin and strongly objects. Lin opts for the bus, and Dazhuang secretly gives him hidden cash for fare and lunch. Lin takes it as a loan, vowing to prove himself to those who look down on him.
A scruffy man is rudely accosted by a store security guard who judges him by his tattered look, suspecting theft. Boss Su steps in, scolds the guard for snobbery, and grows curious when the man reveals he’s there to sell valuable gold filament.
A trash picker Mr. Lin is mocked at Su's Jewelry when bringing gold wires, but the gold is verified as 99.99% pure and 1kg premium goods. Su Qingxue offers him 1.2 million and seeks future cooperation, while the snobbish staff apologizes humbly.
Lin Haisheng, a once-poor dad, buys a high-spec cargo e-trike and splurges on nice clothes for his daughter Xiaoyu, plus discounted menswear. Realizing his savings still fall short of winning custody against wealthy Jiang Wanhai, he spots a 5 million scratch-off ticket, igniting new hope.
Lin Haisheng, a struggling ex-brother-in-law, buys lottery tickets to secure his daughter Xiaoyu’s custody, only to be mocked by his arrogant former brother-in-law. He’s then gifted VIP antique fair tickets, shocking the mocker and hinting at unexpected fortune opportunities.
After divorce, the once poor dad is confronted by his ex-wife's brother, who accuses him of hiding money from his sister. Later, he meets his daughter Xiaoyu and learns she's been starved and bruised, leading him to vow settling the score with his ex-wife.
Teacher Wang wrongly accuses Dad of planning to let Xiaoyu drop out. After learning it's Xiaoyu's mom who wants to withdraw her from school, Dad decides to fight for custody. He then takes Xiaoyu to a high-end restaurant, ordering pricey dishes that shock Xiaoyu, who suspects he's won the lottery.
Xiaoyu is terrified of Jiang Wanhai, and her dad vows to deal with him. He plans to send her to the countryside temporarily and hire a lawyer. At a restaurant, Xiaoyu runs into her mom, who wrongly thinks she’s with a rich classmate, sparking a tense face-off.
He Lifang tries to take daughter Xiaoyu home, mocking ex-husband Lin Haisheng as a trash picker. Xiaoyu tearfully reveals Uncle Jiang sneaks into her room at night. Lin hides his new wealth to avoid court troubles, while someone spills he spent over 20k on high-end mall clothes.
Lin Haisheng is accused of hiding money by his ex-wife and brother-in-law. He strikes his ex-wife for wronging their daughter, then orders meals delivered to a remote fishing village. The enraged ex-wife turns to a friend, plotting retaliation against him.
In this episode, dad apologizes to his 17-year-old daughter Xiaoyu for his impulsive behavior at the restaurant earlier. Xiaoyu, who understands her mom’s mistreatment and her parents’ separation, tells him she just needs time to adjust. Dad then claims a 5 million lottery prize, learning he’ll get 4 million after tax; he ignores staff’s secrecy warning, saying he told Xiaoyu to let her hold her head high.
After bringing Xiaoyu home, Dad's phone dies and Xiaoyu gives him her mom's old device, sparking his anger at his ex-wife's mistreatment. Soon, Xiaoyu's grandparents arrive, berating Dad for taking her in, igniting an intense, emotional family showdown.
Haisheng’s family clashes bitterly over his choice to keep daughter Xiaoyu after his wife ran off with a wealthy man. His mother complains about the burden, while his father stands firmly by him. Haisheng admits past failures, vowing to cover custody court costs and ensure Xiaoyu’s education, then gets an unexpected catering call as sommelier Tony.
Haisheng surprises his parents and daughter Xiaoyu with a high-end restaurant's home delivery service. Worried about the huge cost, his mom hesitates to enjoy the meal, but Haisheng pays confidently, assuring the family his money is clean and promising never to let them be looked down on again.
Lin Haisheng, who's earned some money, returns 2000 yuan to his old friend Dazhuang to thank him for past kindness. But Dazhuang's wife misjudges Lin as a debt-seeking loser, scolds Dazhuang and even threatens divorce, sparking a heated early-morning quarrel.
Chen Dazhuang gets into a fierce fight with his wife when he defends their down-on-his-luck friend Old Lin, with his wife threatening divorce. Tensions rise further when she finds 2000 yuan on him, accusing him of hiding money—until he clarifies it's Old Lin repaying a small loan with interest.
Lin Haisheng repays 2000 with steep interest to the couple who lent him 200, leaving them torn over the extra cash. Later, he drives a tricycle to an exhibition, gets sneered at by security, only to be unexpectedly recognized by President Su.
President Su scolds a snobbish employee for looking down on Mr. Lin. As they tour the Treasure Pavilion exhibition, Mr. Lin spots a precious Song Dynasty porcelain. Upon learning the co-founder is his rival Jiang Wanhai, tensions build, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.