Chapter 1 The Original Me

Mother's murmurs went unheard by Chen Hai, as his mental database rapidly activated. Years of industry research had equipped him with a profound understanding of the background information across various sectors. Coupled with his remarkable memory and a penchant for gossip, he was quite familiar with the past of such economic tycoons. If he remembered correctly, in three days, Li Jiacheng's son would face a calamity, and the location would be in this city.

I remember very clearly that the perpetrator was named Zeng Hanqiang, a notorious gangster from Hong Kong. His tools for committing crimes were a motorcycle and a car, and he used an AK47 as his weapon. He kidnapped Li Jiacheng's son and demanded a ransom of 1,038,000,000, specifying that it must be in cash. Li Jiacheng was also a formidable figure; he immediately went to the bank vault to withdraw the cash, loaded it into a car, and drove to the location designated by Zeng Hanqiang. The exchange was made hand-to-hand, with money given for the person, and this occurred in less than twenty-four hours after the incident.

"Why so early? It's already been several days. The job fair is about to start." My mother's voice carried a sense of helplessness: "You little rascal, I told you long ago that it would be better to follow the school's arrangements. You insisted on finding your own way, and now look, you're just staying at home. I was hoping to enjoy the benefits of your success, but now you’re just holed up at home, and I have to take care of your meals and everything else... Well, at least you don't need me to help with that anymore. Alright, get up now..."

Li Jiacheng's audacious ransom and Han Qiang's swift kidnapping caused a nationwide sensation, sparking extensive discussions. 3.8 billion, in the year 1996, this was an astronomical figure. Was Li Jiacheng truly so generous? In fact, an event many years later made Chen Hai feel that the wealthy Li Jiacheng was merely acting out of necessity. If he could indeed hold onto this sum of money and save his son, it would naturally be the best option. Chen Hai's heart raced, and he could hear his mother's voice ringing in his ears: "Are you still going to the job fair? Huh?!" In fact, an event many years later made Chen Hai feel that the wealthy Li Jiacheng was merely acting out of necessity. If he could indeed hold onto this sum of money and save his son, it would naturally be the best option. Chen Hai's heart raced, and he could hear his mother's voice ringing in his ears: "Are you still going to the job fair? Huh?!"

Looking at his youthful features in the mirror, Chen Hai suddenly stood up. Did this mean he had a chance to start over? Chen Hai touched his eyebrows, where a faint scar remained from a childhood fall. The sound of the television came from the living room, announcing that Asia's richest man, Li Jiacheng, was coming to the mainland for an inspection. Chen Hai was momentarily stunned and quickly rushed out, flipping through the calendar on the wall. Yes, it was indeed soon; the case that shocked the entire nation was about to happen!

The door slammed shut with a bang. Chen Hai quickly threw off the blanket, put on his clothes, and organized his thoughts. If he remembered correctly, he had dinner with General Huang last night and drank quite a bit. First, there was the yellow wine, which was said to be very beneficial for health, followed by XO, and then what was it? Brandy, vodka; the feeling of his stomach churning was still fresh in his memory. How did he suddenly find himself back at the age of twenty-two?

Chen Hai sat idly on the stool, reflecting on his once lofty ambitions. Unfortunately, after graduation, he became an ordinary industry researcher, merely collecting data from various sectors to submit, without even a chance to work on projects. This is the summary of his life at the bottom. Why did he have dinner with the company's boss last night? It felt like a pie falling from the sky, but in reality, it was just a chance to drink for the boss. Various types of alcohol poured into his stomach, resulting in him collapsing on the street. He had no opportunity to work on projects, and this is the summary of his life at the bottom. Why did he have dinner with the company's boss last night? It felt like a pie falling from the sky, but in reality, it was just a chance to drink for the boss. Various types of alcohol poured into his stomach, resulting in him collapsing on the street. He was in a drunken stupor, and when he woke up, he found himself in this youthful and inexperienced state.

Son, what are you doing?" Zhou Dahong observed him staring intently at the calendar

Mom has become young again, and a loud bang echoed in Chen Hai's mind, realizing that something was amiss. He raised his hand to grab the calendar on the bedside table, but instead, he knocked over a cup. Fortunately, Mom was quick and caught it, but some water still spilled out, splashing onto Chen Hai's head and choking him. He awkwardly got up and finally saw the furnishings in the room: a wooden single bed that creaked as he rose, and a long rectangular bedside table. How long has it been since such a bedside table was in use? ... A wooden chair missing one leg ...

Chen Hai's mother leaned in with her round face and said: "What’s so interesting? Do you want to see your mother’s crow's feet?"

Chen Hai felt something was off, he turned over and said: "Mom, let me see you"

What are you doing? Chen Hai's mother, whose full name is Zhou Dahong, is known for her loud voice: "What’s wrong? Oh, you want to change clothes, right? Fine, I’ll step out. It was better when you were little; I could pinch your bottom a few times whenever I wanted. Daughters are the best. It’s a pity that if your father hadn’t died so early, I might have been able to give you a little sister..."

Damn it, is there really such a thing as reincarnation in legends? Or is it time travel? Chen Hai patted his own head and noticed a diary on the table, still open, with his own bold handwriting on it—"Soaring into the Sky!"

No, no, Chen Hai Dali swallowed and said: "Mom, could you please step outside first?"

I do not know what Li Jiacheng is, I only know that if you do not look for a job soon, relying solely on my temporary worker's salary, it is likely that we will not last more than three months

"What are you doing squatting here?" A familiar voice rang out; it was Shen Lin. Upon seeing him, Chen Hai felt a surge of resentment. If it weren't for this guy, he might have been promoted three levels by now. This fellow had stolen his meticulously prepared industry research report and claimed it as his own. He had been promoted three levels, while Chen Hai remained an obscure researcher. It was a shame that he was not only his childhood friend but also his classmate from elementary, middle, high school, and university. This guy had stolen his meticulously prepared industry research report and claimed it as his own. He had been promoted three levels, while Chen Hai remained an obscure researcher. It was a shame that he was not only his childhood friend but also his classmate from elementary, middle, high school, and university.

Li Jiacheng is coming. Chen Hai touched his nose and said: He is the richest man in Asia

Chen Hai did not have time to think much, grabbed the steamed bun on the table, and rushed out the door. The sun outside shone directly into his eyes, causing him to instinctively raise his right hand to shield himself. As a result, the bun and the book rolled onto the ground. Chen Hai wanted to pick them up, but upon seeing them covered in dirt, he lost his appetite. He simply kicked them aside, only to realize that he had not brought the printed resume with him. What was he thinking? What was the point of applying for a job now? Going back would only earn him a scolding from his mother.

"Get up already!" My voice roared like a lioness in the East, disturbing Chen Hai's sweet dreams. That exhilarating feeling suddenly soared into the clouds. He opened his eyes and saw his mother staring at him with wide eyes. He turned over and said, "It's still early."

Chen Hai still remembers the resolute words spoken by Shen Lin when he confronted him: "You are capable, but in this day and age, capable people do not necessarily succeed. To achieve one's goals, one must resort to any means necessary, brother? Brothers are meant to be sold, Chen Hai. It is not that I am too ruthless, but rather that you are too naive"

When Chen Hai heard the sound of the curtains being pulled, he was originally immersed in a beautiful dream. In the dream, he was passionately gesticulating, slapping his palm on the CEO's rosewood desk, watching as his saliva sprayed onto the CEO's face. ... Observing the CEO's astonished expression, he felt a surge of satisfaction in his heart, thinking to himself, how dare you exploit me all the time, how dare you never even glance at me, how dare you ...