Extra: Part two

In July, Rui'an Technology officially went public.

Song Shi'an strolled over to the scene in a casual suit and saw Pei Zhiyan standing on the stage shaking hands with a group of people from afar.

Afterwards, Song Shi'an squeezed in front of Pei Zhiyan: "President Pei, you're amazing! The company went public in less than a year. From now on, we'll be counting on you!"

Pei Zhiyan smiled and handed him a glass of champagne, "You're welcome anytime. You can also invest and receive monthly dividends; you won't lose out."

Song Shi'an exaggeratedly clutched his pocket. "You even stole the few coins in my pocket!"

Jiang Ye popped his head out from the side. "You think you're all that? It's all over the internet right now, the son of the eldest daughter of the Fu family! Amazing! A century-old family!"

Song Shi'an shoved him forward, pressing his head down. "You believe everything you hear. If I were rich, why would I be setting up a stall or running a food delivery business?"

Jiang Ye stumbled a couple of steps after being pushed, then grinned and came back to him. "I was just kidding. The whole internet is saying you're a rich young master. Aren't you interested in such a cliché plot? I saw that post was pretty good. Chapter 1: A Family Reunion in a Wealthy Family; Chapter 2: A Billion-Dollar Inheritance; Chapter 3: A Powerful Comeback. I've been following it all."

Song Shi'an casually grabbed a piece of pastry from the table and stuffed it into his mouth. "If you're free, come to my house in a few days and help me with the rice planting!"

Jiang Ye chewed a few times and swallowed, his eyes lighting up. "What's rice planting? Is it fun?"

"It's so much fun! It's a unique activity we have there," Song Shi'an said sincerely. "You can play all day for just 100 yuan. Want to come?"

Chi Xun suddenly appeared out of nowhere. "Count me in! Count me in! I'm going too! Summer vacation is so boring, I'm playing games at home every day and my hands are sore."

Pei Zhiyan stood to the side, holding his wine glass without saying a word. Song Shi'an turned to look at him and said, " Old Pei, are you coming? Let's experience life together."

Pei Zhiyan remained silent for a moment. "... Okay."

As the four people, dragging their suitcases and dressed in vacation-style clothes, boarded a three-wheeled vehicle heading towards South Pond Village, excited smiles still lingered on their faces.

My backside was so sore from the bumpy ride that it felt like it was going to fall apart. The muddy roads and puddles along the roadside reflected the blue sky and white clouds, creating a rather picturesque scene.

Jiang Ye held up his phone and recorded videos the whole way, constantly exclaiming, "This place is really nice!" and "The air is so fresh!"

Chi Xun was also quite excited, and pointed the camera at Pei Zhiyan's face. Pei Zhiyan was wearing a hat and sitting at the very back with a cold expression.

Chi Xun shoved the camera in the air. " Old Pei, what's with that face? The scenery here is so beautiful!"

Pei Zhiyan looked up at him, then pulled her hat brim down further, without saying a word.

The group's joy lasted less than half an hour. Then, each of them, wearing a straw hat and rubber boots, stood in the field, looking at the endless paddy fields and the neatly stacked rice seedlings on the ridges. Their smiles gradually froze.

Jiang Ye looked up and asked, "... How long is this going to take?"

Song Shi'an had already bent over and started working. "I'll keep going until lunchtime."

Pei Zhiyan silently rolled up his sleeves and went down into the field, his movements surprisingly nimble.

The three young masters toiled away in the field for ages, their pace as slow as if they were embroidering.

A passing villager glanced at it and muttered to the person next to him, " Old Song hired people to plant rice, but they didn't even hire someone diligent. It'll take forever."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ye's hand slipped, and the rice seedling in his hand floated away. He struggled in the muddy water for a couple of moments before finally managing to grab it back.

Several people had been working hard all morning, and their backs were about to break.

Song Shi'an shouted from upstairs, "Dinner's ready!"

The three of them took off running to the shore, each of them eating two large bowls of rice, and the plates on the table emptied at a visible speed.

Mother Song watched with a smile, saying, "Eat slowly, there's still some left in the pot. Thank you for coming to help."

Pei Zhiyan silently filled another bowl with rice. "You're welcome, it's my pleasure."

Jiang Ye, with his mouth still full of food, mumbled as he followed, "Yeah, yeah! We're best friends! It's only right, it's only right!"

After July, Song Shi'an completed the investment negotiations backstage at Stars Entertainment. Shen Lingshu, unusually, didn't have a cold face that day, and even glanced at him after the contract was signed.

In August, Shi Flavor Chronicle Snack Franchise Stores were launched simultaneously.

On opening day, the store was packed with people, including those exploring the store, the curious, and groups of fans, who crowded the store to the point that it was impossible to move.

Online review videos kept popping up, all with overwhelmingly positive reviews. Even the haters could only find fault with the decor, but no one could find fault with the taste of the snacks.

"Isn't this supposed to be a franchise store?! Is there anyone who's going to open a store near my house?! I'm so anxious!!!"

"I'm even more anxious than you guys! It's okay if you haven't tried it before, but those who have are thinking about how to get a table every day. It's impossible to get a seat! I'm fed up!"

"From your description, it sounds like you've inhaled something... Did you put something in it? That's a bit of an exaggeration, isn't it? Maybe it's some kind of high-tech marvel!"

"No exaggeration! I ate here before Song Shi'an became famous, and it still tastes the same. Now that he's opened a shop, the prices are still very reasonable. Highly recommended!"

"I'm so curious, I have to try it!!!"

"I hope An won't stop acting after opening his shop... We haven't heard from him lately."

"According to statistics, since filming 100 roles, Wo An has been completely silent, as if she's just met her KPIs. What happened to the lead role she was promised?!"

"I have to say, what the person upstairs said makes a lot of sense, it just barely hit 100..."

Looking at the comments section, Song Shi'an couldn't help but admire the netizens' insight; the truth really was that outrageous.

He turned off his phone and looked at the stack of scripts on the table with a headache. Ever since the news came out that he would be playing the male lead, dozens of scripts had been sent to him every day, making him dizzy from flipping through them.

Just as I was about to turn to the next book, a voice suddenly popped into my head.

[Congratulations, host, you have successfully unlocked the Male Lead Performance System!]

Song Shi'an nearly dropped the script in his hand. " Brother System? Is that you?!"

[This system is back!]

Song Shi'an kept his head down and remained silent. The system quickly added, "[This system has applied for a transfer! The last mission was successfully completed, and this system has been promoted!]"

Song Shi'an slapped his thigh. "So you finally decided to come back! Do you still have any of the Affection Points I accumulated?!"

[Host, isn't your reaction a little off...?]

"I'm just asking you, are your Affection Points still there?!"

[... exist]

Song Shi'an then sat up straight, hugging his pillow and asking seriously, "What's the mission this time? Let me tell you, money can't sway me anymore; I'm rolling in wealth right now."

[Play the main character and enter the system. This main character entry allows travel to the vast world (including this world). Completing the mission will grant you one wish.]

Song Shi'an immediately became interested. "What does 'the vast world' mean? What will happen here if we go there?"

[Time stands still in this world during the mission. You can return for a break during the mission; there are no time limits or penalties.]

Song Shi'an suddenly stood up, hands on his hips. "What are we waiting for! The world is so vast and exciting! Let's go, go, go!!!"

---[The End]---

(It's finished! Hooray! See you in the next book! The two An'an will eventually meet. Let's wait and see what happens then!)