Zhang Wei sat at a broken wooden table in his tiny apartment, staring at the stack of bills that mocked him. Electricity overdue, rent overdue, credit card interest rising like a tidal wave. He had no job security, no family support, and not even enough money for a decent meal. The fluorescent light flickered overhead, as if the universe itself was laughing at him.
Outside, the city glittered with life—luxury cars, neon skyscrapers, people laughing over expensive dinners. He could almost smell the money in the air… and hate himself for not having a drop.
A sudden notification pinged on his old smartphone. An unfamiliar app had appeared: "Money King System – Activation Pending."
"System? What the hell is this?" Zhang Wei muttered.
Before he could touch it, the phone screen glowed. A calm, mechanical voice filled the room:
"User identified: Zhang Wei. Money King System activated. Purpose: Accumulate wealth beyond imagination. Initial balance: 0 coins. Daily mission available."
Zhang Wei stared, speechless. Was this a prank? Another scam? But as he leaned closer, a small, holographic wallet appeared floating in front of him. Inside shimmered… gold coins. He reached out—and felt the warmth of reality against his fingers.
"Daily Mission: Earn 500 coins legitimately. Reward: Unlock first investment function."
"Legitimately?" he whispered. He didn't even have a job. "I'm broke… how do I even do that?"
The system responded instantly:
"Suggested actions nearby: 1. Street hustling – low risk, 100-200 coins. 2. Underground betting – medium risk, 500-1000 coins. 3. Corporate espionage – high risk, 2,000+ coins. Choose wisely."
Zhang Wei's eyes widened. The numbers were insane. Just one correct decision could erase his debts. But the stakes… were terrifying.
He stepped outside, wallet floating beside him. A street fight broke out between two gangs nearby. The system highlighted one man with a glowing aura.
"High chance to intervene. Outcome: Gain 600 coins if successful. Risk: Moderate."
Zhang Wei's heart pounded. Normally, he would run. Today, the system was giving him an edge. "Okay… let's do this," he whispered.
He pushed through the crowd, shouting just enough to distract the fighters. The system guided his hands, movements, and timing perfectly. One man slipped, another tripped—and the fight ended with Zhang Wei holding a small pouch of coins.
"Mission complete. 500 coins added. Balance: 500 coins. Investment function unlocked."
Zhang Wei stared at the wallet. He had done it. He had won. Not by chance, but by precision guided by the system. The possibilities rushed into his mind like a tidal wave: money, influence, power… freedom.
A message appeared in bold letters:
"Congratulations, Zhang Wei. You are now a Money King candidate. Your journey to dominate wealth begins. Be careful—others will notice, and some will try to take what is yours."
He clenched his fists, adrenaline flooding through him. For the first time in his life, he felt alive. The world was cruel, yes—but now, he had a weapon. A system that could bend money, opportunity, and fate itself.
Tomorrow, he would step further. Take bigger risks. And rise… higher than anyone had ever imagined.
The city lights no longer mocked him. They beckoned him. And Zhang Wei would answer.
To be continued...