The Heir's Soaring Return to Glory

• Comeback
• Urban

• Ep. 1
  Joel's life is marked by hardship and bullying after his father kicks him out along with his mother and sister. He yearns for a peaceful life but faces constant ridicule. Joel decides to rise above his circumstances and gain power on his own terms. As he navigates his journey, characters around him discuss their personal struggles and relationships. A character named 小冬 is mentioned, with someone questioning whether she will forgive. Meanwhile, others talk about work, marriage, and financial struggles. A figure of authority, 明少, reassures someone, while a younger character, 小青, discusses plans for the summer. The conversations weave together, revealing a complex web of relationships and aspirations, setting the stage for Joel's ascent to power and glory.
• Ep. 2
  Joel is bullied and belittled by his coworkers at the factory. When he tries to eat during work hours, they mock him and threaten to fire him. The situation escalates into a physical confrontation, with Joel being kicked and intimidated. Despite this, Joel demands to be paid for his work, but his request is met with ridicule and further aggression. The scene ends with Joel being repeatedly told "you" in a menacing tone, implying a violent outcome.
• Ep. 3
  Joel is confronted by a group of thugs who are bullying him and his family. One of them says, "Who are you?" and Joel is met with hostility. The situation escalates, with one of the thugs saying, "You're looking for trouble, aren't you?" Joel's ally, Xiao Long, arrives and asks if he's okay. The thugs back down, but not before warning Joel that this is "someone else's territory." Joel stands his ground, refusing to back down. The leader of the thugs threatens him, saying, "You're dead." However, Joel's friend intervenes, saying, "This is the Ming family's territory." The scene ends with Joel's friend offering to help him, but Joel declines, determined to handle the situation on his own.
• Ep. 4
  Joel encounters a figure from his past, and the atmosphere is tense. "What are you doing?" someone asks. A name, "Shan Ge," is mentioned, and Joel asserts, "My business doesn't need you." The conversation escalates, with threats exchanged: "You're dead." Another name, "Lin Dong," is uttered, followed by a denial of wrongdoing: "I didn't say anything about you." The confrontation intensifies, with orders to leave: "Get out." Joel's past grievances are still raw, as evidenced by the repeated phrase "You're dead" and the refusal to forgive. Despite this, there's a hint of resignation: "It's okay."
• Ep. 5
  Joel's life is far from peaceful as he and his family face constant bullying. He decides to rise to power and become the Prince. In a conversation, someone mentions that Joel's father had wronged him in the past, but now he seems to have realized his mistakes. Joel is working hard, fixing cars during the day and running a stall at night, trying to make a living. His friend, Xiaodong, offers to help him and promises to support him if he returns. Meanwhile, another character, Ye Wendong, is seen being aggressive and shouting at someone to leave. Later, Joel and his friend are closing their stall, and Joel agrees to take his friend to eat "kao lai mian" (a type of noodle dish) after they finish packing up. However, they are interrupted by someone who tells them to stop packing up and leave.

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