Adventure of Zhao

In 2025 Shanghai, Zhao Ming, a 48-year-old clerk, stumbles into a microscopic parallel world during his zodiac year. Amid unknown threats and infection risks, his coke becomes a lifesaving "potion." He builds a multicultural stronghold in an abandoned LA town, trading supplies and secretly deploying cola syrup, AI, and nuclear tech against virus threats. The story celebrates cultural friction as a source of joy, echoing nostalgic debates from 1990s western world, where friends bonded over beer, history, and folklore. A whimsical "Toad-mouthed Owl" spouting idioms adds humor, while time-travel themes bridge past camaraderie and speculative futures. Ultimately, resilience thrives not in division but in shared laughter and resourceful reinvention.