"Dream on! You brat are having your big daydreams again!" A rough voice, like a basin of dirty water splashed on my face, jolted me awake from the chaos.

The shabby rented room was filled with the sour smell of instant noodles. The ceiling fan above was creaking as if it would fall down and hit me at any moment.

My name is Zhou Hao. I'm an out-and-out loser. Just a few minutes ago, I was at the wedding venue and got slapped hard by the bride, my ex-girlfriend. And now, I've been reborn!

God, are you kidding me?

You sent me back to this hellish place, to the starting point where I was dumped, ridiculed, and had nothing?

I clenched my fists, my fingernails digging deep into my palms, feeling the real pain, making sure this wasn't a dream.

The mottled walls, the rickety bed board, and Wang Qiang across from me with a face full of sarcasm were all reminders of my past life, a life full of humiliation and unwillingness.

I took a deep breath, trying hard to calm down the surging emotions.

Since God has given me a chance to start over, I definitely won't be as spineless as I was in my previous life!

I clearly remember which industries will rise and which stocks will skyrocket in the next ten years... These are all my chips to turn my life around!

I'll make those who looked down on me regret it!

I started quickly sorting out those important pieces of information in my mind, trying to seize the most crucial points.

Time is running out. I must take action as soon as possible. Otherwise, I'll be stuck in the quagmire of my previous life again and won't be able to extricate myself.

"Hey, I'm talking to you! What are you spacing out for?" Wang Qiang impatiently pushed me. "Don't think that pretending to be deep can change the fact that you're a loser. You..."

"Shut up!" I suddenly stood up, glaring at him with sharp eyes. An unprecedented aura burst out from me. "You wait and see!" "You wait and see!" I gritted my teeth and glared at him, wishing I could punch that gloating face of his.

But that would only waste my time and energy. What I need most now is to be calm and take action!

Wang Qiang was startled by my sudden outburst. He was stunned for a moment and then sneered again: "Oh, haven't seen you for a few days and you've got a temper? You wait? What am I waiting for? Waiting for you to make a fortune? Don't be ridiculous!" I ignored his taunts, turned around, grabbed my coat, and walked out.

I remember very clearly that in the next year, a snack called "Juicy Fried Chicken Cutlet" will be all the rage across the country.

And now, it's just in its early stage. I must seize the opportunity before it becomes really popular!

I headed straight for the busiest pedestrian street in the city center. There were all kinds of snack stalls there. I found a stall called "Old Li's Snacks" according to my memory.

Sure enough, Boss Li was fiddling with a new frying pan, and there was a basin of marinated chicken beside it.

It seemed that he had also smelled the business opportunity and was preparing to launch a similar product.

I secretly congratulated myself for coming in time. Otherwise, I would really have missed a great opportunity.

I walked up and pretended to ask casually: "Boss, your chicken cutlet looks good. What's the new flavor?" Old Li gave me a wary look and said vaguely: "It's not finalized yet. It's still in the testing stage." I sneered inwardly. This was clearly the prototype of the Juicy Fried Chicken Cutlet, just lacking some key seasonings in taste.

I pretended to suggest casually: "I think you can add some honey and lemon juice. The fried chicken cutlet will be sweeter, juicier, and can get rid of the fishy smell and enhance the freshness." Old Li was obviously stunned. He looked at me in surprise, as if he hadn't expected me to say such things.

This was the secret recipe of the Juicy Fried Chicken Cutlet!

"Kid, you seem to know your stuff!" Old Li's eyes were full of curiosity. "Are you interested in helping me? I'll pay you!" I shook my head and declined his invitation.

"Boss, thank you for your kindness, but I have other things to do." I turned around and left, and a sense of pleasure in taking control of my fate welled up.

This recipe is enough for me to earn my first pot of gold!

Now, I need startup capital...

"Damn it!" I punched the mottled wall of the rented room hard. The wall plaster fell off in flakes, just like my collapsing mood at the moment.

Old Li's shrewd eyes, like X-rays, pulled me back from the beautiful dream of getting rich overnight to reality.

Startup capital!

I need startup capital!

I rushed to the job market. The crowded crowds and the shouts of vendors one after another made me even more irritable.

The recruitment notices one after another dazzled me, but the rigid requirements like "Bachelor's degree or above" and "Three years of experience" were like iron gates, shutting me out mercilessly.

I held my thin resume in my hand, feeling like a joke. In this highly competitive city, I was as tiny as a speck of dust.

"Hey, kid, I see you've been wandering around here for a long time. Haven't you found a job yet?" A slick-looking man came up to me, holding a flyer with the words "Jinxin Investment" printed on it, and his smile was full of an indescribable slickness.

He handed me a business card. "Our company offers excellent treatment. The basic salary is 5,000 yuan, and the commission is calculated separately. Do you want to consider it?"

Jinxin Investment?

I was shocked. I almost blurted out the words "scam company".

I forced myself to hold back my excitement and tried to pretend to be hesitant.

"This... I'll think about it." I declined, but my eyes couldn't help but glance at those job seekers around who were attracted by the high salary and eager to try.

Once, I was one of them, blinded by the sweet talk of Jinxin Investment and finally lost everything.

"Kid, this is a rare opportunity!" The man continued to persuade. "For a young man like you, without a degree or experience, it's not easy to find such a job. Miss this chance, and you won't get another one!" He pretended to be affectionate and patted me on the shoulder. The smell of cheap cologne made me feel nauseous.

I took a deep breath, forced myself to hold back the urge to punch him, and squeezed out a reluctant smile. "Thank you. I'll think about it again." I turned around and left, leaving the man standing there in astonishment.

No, I can't keep looking aimlessly like this anymore!

I need a more reliable and more suitable opportunity for me.

My eyes scanned the recruitment notices one by one. Suddenly, a small company called "Imagine the Future" caught my attention... "Software testing? This seems..." I murmured to myself, and a strange premonition suddenly surged in my heart.

"Imagine the Future", this company... In my memory, it will become an industry giant in three years!

A bold idea came to my mind.

If I could join this company now, with my knowledge of the future, wouldn't it be...

I quickly walked to the recruitment booth of "Imagine the Future". A young human resources (HR) staff wearing black-framed glasses and looking gentle and refined was flipping through the materials in his hand boredly.

"Hello, I'd like to apply for the position of software testing." I tried to make myself look more confident.

The human resources staff looked up and sized me up. There was a hint of scrutiny in his eyes. "Do you have any experience?"

"No." I answered truthfully.

The human resources staff's brows furrowed slightly, seemingly not satisfied with my answer. "Sorry, our position requires..."

I quickly interrupted him. "I know my conditions may not meet the requirements, but I'm very interested in software testing, and I have a strong learning ability. I believe I can quickly become competent for this job." I paused and added, "Moreover, I have some unique insights that might be helpful for the future development of your company."

The human resources staff seemed to be interested in my words. "Oh? Unique insights? Tell me about them." He put down the materials in his hand and leaned forward slightly, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

I took a deep breath, and my mind was racing. How could I show my "value" without revealing that I was reborn... "Regarding the product that your company is about to launch..." I was just about to speak when suddenly I heard a sarcastic sneer from behind.