At a glance
Once I Passed the Imperial Exam, I Refused to Drop Out
一朝金榜题名，我拒绝辍学谋生
This urban rebirth drama follows Lin Yuanzhou, who, after being drained by his family to the point of terminal gastric cancer, is reborn to his college years. Rejecting their demands to drop out and work, he signs a severance agreement and builds a tech empire using early digital assets. Supported by his loyal partner Su Wanning, he secures the future of the electronics industry while his toxic family faces their own karmic downfall.
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Drama facts
- Genres
- Urban Daily Life, Rebirth, Family Drama
- Region
- China
- Status
- Completed
- Episodes
- 90
A Tragic End and a Second Chance
In his past life, Lin Yuanzhou was exploited by his family until he suffered from terminal gastric cancer. On his deathbed, only Su Wanning remained by his side to see him off. Reborn to his college years, Lin faces his family's demands to drop out and work to support them. This time, he firmly refuses, setting the stage for his independent journey.
Severing Ties and Building an Empire
To escape the relentless pressure, Lin is forced to sign a family severance agreement. He starts from scratch, leveraging early internet assets like domain names and荒地 (wasteland), along with a basic MP3 player, to build his wealth. Through strategic foresight, he accumulates millions, securing his financial independence and future in the electronics industry.
Loyalty Rewarded and Karma Delivered
Throughout his rise, Su Wanning remains a steadfast companion, contrasting sharply with the family that once drained him. As Lin's success grows, his former family members, driven by envy and malice, face their own downfall. The story concludes with Lin holding the keys to the next decade of the electronics industry, while those who wronged him reap the consequences of their actions.
Cast and characters
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of the drama?
The drama focuses on rebirth, family severance, and building a tech empire, highlighting the protagonist's journey from exploitation to independence.
How does the protagonist start his business?
He leverages early digital assets such as domain names and荒地 (wasteland), along with a basic MP3 player, to accumulate wealth and enter the electronics market.
What happens to the protagonist's family?
Driven by envy and malice, the family members who once exploited him face their own karmic downfall as he succeeds.
Sources and further reading
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