Ji Shen

The Lin family faces bankruptcy, and Lin Muban, in desperation, seeks out the protagonist (Ji Shen), kneeling in the rain and begging for forgiveness. She confesses that she is pregnant with Jibayan's child and pleads for a chance. The protagonist, devoid of compassion, rejects her, deeming her worth less than mud, and leaves, abandoning his past and his revenge complete.

Following the incident, the protagonist (Ji Shen) uses the 10 million to found a successful tech company. Lin Muban, upon learning of his success, visits him at his office, but he coldly rejects her, reminding her of his contemptuous words from their past. Meanwhile, Jibayan is caught in fraudulent activities, leading to the Lin family's financial ruin and Jibayan's arrest.

Forced to attend a banquet hosted by the Lin family, the protagonist (Ji Shen) is humiliated by his attire. During the event, Jibayan fakes a red wine accident to frame the protagonist. However, the protagonist reveals security camera footage that exposes Jibayan's deception, publicly humiliating him and revealing the Lin family's dishonesty.

The protagonist (Ji Shen) signs the agreement, receives the 10 million transfer, and returns to his old, humble room. There, he reminisces about the sacrifices he made in his previous life for Lin Muban and throws away an object she cherished. Lin Muban and Jibayan visit him, expressing their displeasure with his surroundings. Jibayan tries to humiliate him with money, but the protagonist dismisses it with disdain.

Upon returning to the Lin mansion, the protagonist (Ji Shen) encounters Lin Muban and her new love, Jibayan. Lin Muban displays contempt and mockery towards him, while Jibayan belittles him with fake smiles. The protagonist demands 10 million yuan, which infuriates Lin Muban. Despite the taunts, the Lin matriarch agrees to pay him the 10 million, but on the condition that he signs a confidentiality agreement and never appears before the family again.

The matriarch of the Lin family offers the protagonist (Ji Shen) two options as a reward for saving her granddaughter: marry Lin Muban or receive 100 million yuan. Remembering his tragic end in his previous life, the protagonist chooses the money without hesitation and plans to flee abroad.

The protagonist (Ji Shen), after saving Lin Muban, the daughter of a wealthy family, faces a choice: marry her or accept 100 million yuan. In his previous life, he chose marriage, dedicated his life to caring for her, and despite his efforts, was betrayed and killed by her. Upon being reincarnated, he decides to take the money and flee.