1979 Golden Age

This is a small alleyway, 100 meters long and 3 meters wide. It's unassuming, hidden within the courtyard walls, but 30 years ago, this was a famous street food haven. Fushun Zhai's braised beef, Ruibing Lou's stuffed flatbreads, Kangjia's old tofu, along with Nian Gao Qian, Bao Du Feng, and Baozi Yang, all contributed to making the Dajialang area the most vibrant part of Beijing.,Chen Qi didn't like this rundown place. With both his parents at work, he stepped inside the house, washed his hands and scrubbed his face. In the mirror with an "Oriental Red" pattern, a young man's reflection stared back.,Chen Qi lived over forty years in his previous life. He was a veteran internet user who had been active on BBS since the early days. In his youth, he worked odd jobs and later started his own business. He was a prominent figure on Weibo, with millions of fans across short video platforms like Douyin and Bilibili. He had invested in film and television projects, live-streamed products, and slept with internet celebrities and cosplayers. He had it all: more than enough compared to others but not the best. Most importantly, he never had to work for anyone else.。