Rebirth: Starting from Lighting Up the Tech Tree

In the blink of an eye, Zuo Cheng's life was turned upside down. A middle-aged engineer, he had his research stolen by a colleague, leaving him with a crippling debt of 54 yuan. Tragedy struck when he was struck by a car while distracted while crossing the street. However, fate had other plans for Zuo Cheng. He awoke to find himself reborn back in his college days, just in time to participate in a simulated chip implantation volunteer activity. But this was no ordinary opportunity - he somehow awoke a mysterious system, granting him access to the most advanced technologies known to humanity. With the system in hand, Zuo Cheng is able to scan the tech radar, copying the latest innovations around him and unlocking tech leaf pieces that cover everything from basic algorithms to interstellar technology. As he completes system tasks, he earns points that can be exchanged for wealth and influence. While his peers struggle to complete their theses, Zuo Cheng optimizes his own, wowing his supervisor and earning the provincial award. With his newfound abilities, he and his roommates start a business, manufacturing chips and developing new energy sources, propelling them to unprecedented success.