Evan Linden dies from overwork and transmigrates, bound to the Spendthrift System: spend a million taels in a year to return home. He tries to spend money (casinos, levee, restaurant), but makes more, growing his businesses. Grandpa adds investment; Emperor promotes him. Evan Linden breaks down: 'I just want to squander a fortune, how did I become the richest man and Imperial Court pillar?'