1986: Bargain Hunting in Soviet Industry

After being reborn in 1986 at the Harbin Boiler Works' steel rolling plant, international trader Chen Yue witnesses a major safety hazard in the workshop. Stepping up as an interpreter, he embarks on a mission to the Soviet Union to procure advanced steel rolling equipment. Amidst the chaos of the collapsing Soviet empire, where old elites and opportunists fiercely vie to carve up the crumbling state, Chen spots unprecedented commercial opportunities. From acquiring cutting-edge Japanese BMC-5B machine tools in exchange for canned goods to sourcing essential heavy-duty vehicles and massive engineering equipment for domestic enterprises, Chen navigates geopolitical turbulence to orchestrate the ultimate industrial heist.