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A Fortune System from the Start (Unconventional Tycoon)

开局一个神豪系统（非典型神豪）

Translated by Kizuna

A weary office worker gains a tycoon system and spends his way to success — and into the spotlight.

43 Chapters

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Synopsis

Sang Yu, a burnt-out office worker, wakes up in a new world with a tycoon system bound to him.

Ecstatic, he starts spending without a second thought — flashy gadgets, full manga sets, game purchases, houses, cars — anything he wants, he buys.

For the first time, Sang Yu feels truly free, even with the time to write movie reviews after watching films.

But one morning, his reviews are flooded by irrational fans: 'You’re great — why don’t you act?'

Sang Yu: '?'

He’s not qualified — that’s why he hasn’t acted. And if those who act aren’t qualified, should they be allowed to speak on it?

Besides, he never wanted to watch vague 'masterpiece' movies, confusing 'just watch more episodes' TV shows, or anime that feels like a PowerPoint with only five minutes of real content per episode.

So he invests in what he wants to see.

Infinite Flow movies like 'Human Puppet,' 'Wedding Mourning,' and 'Fenglai Fairyland';

the fantasy drama 'Asking the Summit,' the palace intrigue drama 'Concubine,' and the sci-fi future series 'High-Risk Species';

the isometric upgrade anime 'Demon Realm,' which went over budget, and the 3D anime 'Player Rebellion,' a fourth disaster with epic modeling —

...

At first, Sang Yu just wanted to create entertainment for himself and enjoy it.

Until one day, several hashtags trend online:

'#Sang Zong — Creator of Premium Content in the Entertainment Industry'

'#Sang Yu’s Investment History'

'#New Movie Idol Wants to Star in Sang Zong’s Next Film'

Content warning:

Average writing, typical overpowered protagonist, and cheesy tropes.

Main character is the ultimate priority.

Content tags: Entertainment Industry, Modern Fantasy, Satire, Tycoon Genre, Multiple Identity Genre.

Chapters

43chapters

Main characters

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Zhou Li

周立

Supporting

Loyal and dependable, meticulous and cautious, skilled at observation and translation; occasionally appears naive but also shrewd, described as someone who can pass off a fake as the real thing.

Appearance: Evidence is limited; based on their bodyguard role, likely sturdy and often in casual or security attire, projecting reliability and alertness.
Personality: Loyal and dependable, meticulous and cautious, skilled at observation and translation; occasionally appears naive but also shrewd, described as someone who can pass off a fake as the real thing.
Motivation: As Sang Yu's bodyguard, the core goal is to ensure Sang Yu's safety and assist in handling affairs, fulfilling duties with dedication.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; as a supporting character, their role remains stable with no apparent growth or transformation.
Background: Bodyguard of Sang Yu, familiar with local customs and dialects, skilled in translation and communication; known as someone who can pass off a fake as the real thing, likely from a grassroots background with street-smart experience.
Voice: Speaks concisely, occasionally stutters (e.g., 'Old, ...'), adept at translating dialects and explaining; tone sometimes soft or earnest.

Ni Wenyao

倪文曜

Supporting

Conscientious, proactively refunds double the deposit; responsible toward fans and clients, makes a formal video announcement; but also gets nervous about cancellations, feeling in the wrong. Overall reliable but slightly stressed.

Appearance: Evidence is limited; based on their role as a popular makeup and styling artist, likely dresses fashionably and meticulously, projecting a professional and trendy image.
Personality: Conscientious, proactively refunds double the deposit; responsible toward fans and clients, makes a formal video announcement; but also gets nervous about cancellations, feeling in the wrong. Overall reliable but slightly stressed.
Motivation: Suspends personal business to join Aurora Entertainment, likely seeking a more stable platform or greater career opportunities.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on their situation, transitions from an independent internet-famous stylist to an external member of an entertainment company, marking a clear career shift.
Background: A popular makeup and styling artist with a booming business; basic fee around five thousand yuan, fully booked; previously turned down film crew invitations as the income was less than being an internet celebrity; recently announced suspension of personal business and joined Aurora Entertainment.
Voice: Speaks concisely, often uses ellipses or short sentences; clear and organized in formal videos, possibly more casual in private.

Sha Niang

傻娘

Supporting Female

Alternates between lucidity and madness; when lucid, fiercely protective of her daughter and desperate to escape; when mad, consumed by resentment and a burning hatred for her murderer.

Appearance: Medium build, often in ragged clothes, with a dazed expression; a callus from writing on the middle finger of her right hand.
Personality: Alternates between lucidity and madness; when lucid, fiercely protective of her daughter and desperate to escape; when mad, consumed by resentment and a burning hatred for her murderer.
Motivation: To recover her hidden bones from the murderer, so her vengeful spirit can find peace, and to seek justice for her daughter.
Story arc: Transforms from a trafficked and abused victim into a vengeful spirit; with Chen Le's help, gradually recovers her remains, her resentment subsiding, and may eventually find release.
Background: A victim trafficked to a remote area; in life she was an educated woman (evidenced by the callus on her middle finger). Forced to bear a daughter, she was abused to death. Her lingering resentment becomes a crucial clue in tracking down the murderer.
Voice: Rarely speaks; communicates mostly through her aura of resentment, memory flashes, or physical gestures; occasionally lets out piercing wails.

Lao Jianming

劳建明

Supporting Male

Evidence is limited; based on his esteemed director status, outwardly genial but well-versed in industry norms, open to resource exchanges.

Appearance: Elderly, often in casual or director's work attire, with a kind face but an air of industry authority.
Personality: Evidence is limited; based on his esteemed director status, outwardly genial but well-versed in industry norms, open to resource exchanges.
Motivation: Maintain his industry standing, smoothly produce his new film, and leverage connections to obtain needed resources.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on his recent return to filmmaking, may face shifts in the commercial film market and need to adapt.
Background: A successful commercial film director in China, long without new works but with a stable reputation; recently preparing a new film, courted by Huang Yunwen and others through pimping.
Voice: Speaks steadily with a director's instructive tone, occasionally uses industry jargon, remains polite but distant toward flatterers.

Malik

Supporting

Extremely enthusiastic and expressive, easily excited, reacts strongly to cultural content, and enjoys sharing feelings with others.

Appearance: Dark-skinned, with exaggerated expressions; often widens eyes, thrusts head forward, and even drops jaw in excitement.
Personality: Extremely enthusiastic and expressive, easily excited, reacts strongly to cultural content, and enjoys sharing feelings with others.
Motivation: As a reaction blogger, entertains the audience by watching and reacting, while expressing interest in the work and its cultural elements.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on their role, may gradually shift from mere curiosity to deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture.
Background: An overseas reaction blogger active on video platforms, specializing in reacting to works like 'I Go to College in the Demon Clan'.
Voice: Direct and excited speech, often using short questions and exclamations like 'Did you see that?', accompanied by screams and physical gestures.

Jason

Supporting

Emotionally expressive, easily overwhelmed by content, reacts dramatically, and is highly curious.

Appearance: Evidence is limited; based on their vlogger role and hat-throwing action, likely wears a hat and casual clothes, projecting an enthusiastic and expressive image.
Personality: Emotionally expressive, easily overwhelmed by content, reacts dramatically, and is highly curious.
Motivation: To share their first-time experience and shock toward Chinese animation through reaction videos.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on the excerpt, transitions from initial curiosity to being utterly shocked by the content, with escalating emotions.
Background: An overseas reaction vlogger with limited knowledge of Chinese donghua, watching 'I'm Attending Monster University' for the first time.
Voice: Colloquial, heavy use of exclamations and repetition, e.g. 'I need to watch it again!'; excited tone with exaggerated physical descriptions.

Liu Jie

刘姐

Supporting Female

Inquisitive, enjoys sharing gossip, enthusiastic with colleagues but somewhat mysterious.

Appearance: Ordinary office woman, often in business attire, with a mysterious smile.
Personality: Inquisitive, enjoys sharing gossip, enthusiastic with colleagues but somewhat mysterious.
Motivation: Keeps an eye on company developments to satisfy curiosity and social needs.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on her supporting role, remains an information conduit with no significant change.
Background: Colleague of Yi Xiaonan, works at the same company, well-informed about internal news.
Voice: Speaks in a hushed, mysterious tone, often starting with 'You know what?' or 'I heard that.'

Carlos

Supporting

Emotionally expressive, easily excited, reacts strongly to content, shifting quickly from skepticism to adoration, with a theatrical flair.

Appearance: Evidence is limited; based on their role as a blogger, likely of average appearance, often seen on camera in casual attire.
Personality: Emotionally expressive, easily excited, reacts strongly to content, shifting quickly from skepticism to adoration, with a theatrical flair.
Motivation: As an overseas reaction blogger, the core goal is to create engaging reaction videos, sharing the awe-inspiring experience of 'I Attend Monster University' to attract viewers.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on their appearances, during the viewing process they shift from initial doubt about the animation's quality to complete adoration, showing a clear emotional arc.
Background: An overseas reaction blogger who is stunned by the OP and content of the Chinese donghua 'I Attend Monster University'; specific identity and professional background are unknown.
Voice: Colloquial, heavy use of exclamations and rhetorical questions, e.g. 'Seriously, I have goosebumps now' and 'I fell in love,' with an exaggerated and enthusiastic tone.

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Original title: 开局一个神豪系统（非典型神豪）
Status: Ongoing
Translator: Kizuna
Language: Chinese → English

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