Knowing that Yuan Lai was coming, Hongbao and Anan finished their meal early and waited at the gate, looking eagerly.

The car stopped in a wide area. Yuan Lai opened the door and got out, handing the prepared cake to Hong Bao.

"Are all the brothers here?"

"Yes, they are all here. They arrived in the afternoon, visited the new Houdoumen, and are now gathering in the multi-purpose hall for dinner." Hong Bao took the box from Yuan Lai's hand with an excited look on his face.

An An was agile and was able to pass them even with bags in hand and kick open the door of the multi-purpose hall.

Yuan Lai pulled Lin Tingting, who always wanted to hide, into the house and said, "Brothers, long time no see!"

"Yuan Lai? Lin Tingting, come and sit down. Have you eaten?" Jiang Dunhao put down his chopsticks and pointed to the empty seat at the edge.

Yuan Lai and Lin Tingting sat next to An An, and Hong Bao sat next to Li Hao.

"I've eaten. I heard you were all at Houdoumen, so I thought I'd come and see you."

Lu Zhuo placed three bottles of drinks in front of them and praised them repeatedly, "We can't believe our eyes. The rear steep gate is exactly the same as the original one, and it has many more things we imagined!"

"Yes, I was shocked when I saw the swimming pool." Zhao Yibo said with a smile, "We wanted to build one at that time, and even said that if they fell into the water, I would go to rescue them. But time did not allow it, so we gave up the idea. I didn't expect it to be realized now."

"Our photos on the wall, including the things left by fans in the storage room, are full of memories." Zhuo Yuan scratched his head, "There's even a video of me poking through the shed! I really am... Hahahaha."

"The breeding area in the back is also well-maintained. I even saw some Call ducks." Xiao He was also busy serving food to others. He raised his bowl and asked the two of them if they wanted to eat more.

Jiang Dunhao was helplessly caught in the middle, "Let him talk."

The brothers fell silent immediately.

"No," Yuan Lai said softly, "The reason I rebuilt Houdoumen was because I thought that one day when you want to come back and visit, this place will still be there. It's that simple. Now my dream has come true."

"It's Big Brother's birthday, so of course we have to come. Who dares not to come?" Wang Yiheng stood up and said in a rather domineering manner, "I'm the first one here! All of you are so passive."

Li Gengyun just stretched out his hand and did nothing else, but Wang Yiheng had already sat down again, trembling exaggeratedly, holding Lu Zhuo's arm tightly.

"Don't be afraid, brother. We are here. Gengyun won't dare to do anything to you." It's hard to tell whether Zhao Xiaotong is comforting him or adding fuel to the fire.

Chen Shaoxi sat between He Haonan and Jiang Dunhao, quietly stuffing meat into his mouth, causing his speech to become unclear. "Brother Tong, this takeout of three fresh delicacies is indeed not as delicious as yours."

Li Hao was concentrating on feeding the red envelopes, and was used to the quarrels and fights. "Brother, your acting is too fake. If Li Gengyun hits you, you should immediately lie on the ground and roll around."

"Ah?" Wang Yiheng repeatedly confirmed, "Are you serious, Brother Hao?"

Li Gengyun covered his face, unable to bear to watch, "You all are so dramatic."

Hearing a knock on the door, An An got up and opened it.

"Mr. Song..."

The brothers immediately stood up and went to the door to warmly welcome Song Qiyuan.

Why is he here?

Is this because he is worried about them and wants to go into battle himself?

Then there was the sound of car horns, and even Jiangyan's Zhou Qingran came with her child.

Now Houdoumen is bustling with activity.

What’s more exciting is yet to come, even several directors of the first season are here.

The multi-purpose hall was packed, so the tables had to be moved outside. Hong Bao busied himself moving tables and chairs, while An An washed cups and poured drinks and tea.

Yuan Lai and Lin Tingting carried the wooden table out, connected it with other wooden tables, and sat in the corner as qualified listeners.

After everyone sat down and exchanged greetings, Song Qiyuan brought up the topic.

"Did Yuan Lai not have time to tell you yet?"

The brothers all looked at Yuan Lai, and Yuan Lai lowered his head in embarrassment.

At such a warm moment, it was a bit too deliberate for her to suddenly talk about work.

"Xingyao is planning a new variety show, which we're promoting as a slow-paced travel show, but it also has a mission. I need the guests to help me cultivate a rare plant on a large scale. I know you guys well, so I asked them to ask. I wonder what you guys are thinking."

There was a long silence at the scene.

Jiang Dunhao asked, "Mr. Song, how long will the variety show take?"

"One year at most. That's why I want to present it in the form of a variety show. You help me cultivate it, and I will give you exposure and remuneration. We both get what we want, so it's not difficult."

"A year is too long."

Everyone looked troubled.

When I had no work to do before, I felt like half a year had passed in the blink of an eye.

But a year is indeed a long time for rising artists. After all, the entertainment industry is constantly evolving, and if you can't keep up, you'll be left far behind, potentially being overtaken by a newcomer.

Although they are not top-tier artists, they still have several schedules to attend to.

"Because this project is urgent, I hired your previous director team so that you can get familiar with each other and start working quickly."

"Furthermore," Song Qiyuan emphasized, "Jiang Qingtian suffered inhumane abuse abroad, and multiple toxins have accumulated in her body. The hospital examination can only reveal the surface. If she doesn't undergo detoxification, she won't live for more than a year. And where the poison comes from, everyone here should know. And the thing I cultivate happens to be able to detoxify the blood."

Yuan Lai finally understood why he was afraid of Song Qiyuan, because although he looked gentle, his eyes revealed a fierce look from time to time.

This is a blatant threat.

He knew the subtle connection between the ten people and Jiang Qingtian, and he also knew that the thing that humans could not explain or let go of the most was emotion.

He just said it so openly.

In this world, apart from Yuan Lai and Qi Rong, perhaps no one else understands that Song Qiyuan's words are a stab at the brothers' hearts.

As expected, the eyes of all ten people were focused on the child who was sleeping soundly in Zhou Qingran's arms.

Jiang Yan looked at Song Qiyuan, "Boss Song, this sounds strange. How can you suddenly mention my daughter when discussing work? Besides, you've already promised us that you would save my daughter's life?"

"Of course." Song Qiyuan said lightly, then fixed his gaze on Jiang Yan. "But I'm a businessman, I have to make a profit. Otherwise, why do you think I asked you and your wife to come here with the child?"

Jiang Yan closed his mouth, but still felt something was wrong.

But Yuan Lai understood it better than anyone else.

This deal is such a steal.

Participating in the program recording not only brings remuneration, but also provides a lot of exposure opportunities. It can also save a life and make up for some regrets, and the price is just one year of time.

But cultivating flowers and trees is no easier than farming. Can they do it? If they fail, will there be any consequences?

Seeing that his brothers were still thinking, Song Qiyuan tactfully stood up and left. "I'll give you one night to think about it. If you don't reply to me before ten o'clock tomorrow, I'll sign someone else."

Jiang Yan glanced at his brothers and wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing. He put his arm around Zhou Qingran and followed behind Song Qiyuan.

Zhou Qingran turned around and opened his mouth slightly, "Save Qingtian."

Because they were far away, Yuan Lai could only see Zhou Qingran's mouth shape and barely understand what she meant.

The directors also stood up and sent their blessings. "Dun Dun, our arrival is indeed unexpected, but we have no choice. Happy birthday to you."

The guests left one after another and the clock struck midnight.

"Don't think about it! Big Brother's birthday is more important!"

The brothers hurriedly took the cake out of the refrigerator and placed it on the table.

"Brother, make a wish first."

Zhao Xiaotong lit the birthday candles and brought the cake to Jiang Dunhao.

During the Happy Birthday song, Jiang Dunhao closed his eyes, made a wish, blew out the candles, and said with emotion, "I am already thirty years old."

"Don't worry, big brother. Look at this person, me, and the person behind me. We are all approaching thirty. We have to catch up with you." Li Gengyun squeezed to the front row and talked to Jiang Dunhao, but his eyes were fixed on Zhao Yibo's hand cutting the cake.

Zhao Yibo cut the first piece of cake and handed it to Jiang Dunhao, "Brother, cake."

The second piece soon fell into Li Gengyun's hands.

Chen Shaoxi was stunned. "Brother, don't you work out? Such a big piece? You're awesome."

Li Hao took a piece and handed it to Wang Yiheng beside him, "You are still young, eat more."

"Thank you, brother. You are such a good brother to me."

Yuan Lai and Lin Tingting cut the smaller cake they brought into pieces and gave them to Hong Bao and An An. "It's a good thing we bought a smaller one."

Lu Zhuo took over Zhao Yibo's job and cut a small piece for He Haonan. "Eat, eat quickly! I cut it for you."

He Haonan turned around and handed it to Zhuo Yuan, "Here, this piece is too big, I can't finish it."

Zhuo Yuan didn't answer. "If you can't finish it, how can I? Just cut it again and it will be fine."

After a large piece of cake was divided up, Li Hao said mysteriously, "Guess, are we in another time and space also celebrating Big Brother's birthday?"

Lu Zhuo dodged and hid behind Zhao Xiaotong. "Here he comes again, Li Hao. He's been talking nonsense, saying that he saw us in another time and space."

Li Hao emphasized, "I really saw it! It was at Mr. Qi's house. Yuan Lai and I saw it together. If you don't believe me, ask her!"

Li Hao was right. At the beginning, she and Li Hao accidentally saw Su Deyi's notebook on the sofa, touched it accidentally, and were brought in.

I saw the back door and the brothers at that time.

Although the time was short, it was still a meeting.

Yuan Lai had met the other brothers before, on a mountain where the wind was blowing coldly. At that time, the rear steep gate had not yet caught fire.

Last New Year's Day, when the plane broke down and the brothers were on the verge of life and death, they saw another version of themselves, but they all thought it was a collective hallucination before death.

But that time at Qi Rong's house, she and Li Hao were both sober.

No wonder Li Hao can't forget it.

Yuan Lai nodded.

With support, Li Hao became more confident. "Look, I told you I wouldn't be wrong! You and Xiao He are catching crayfish in the pond! We also have a greenhouse with all kinds of vegetables, even Zhuo Yuan's hydroponics. It's just that the time was too short, so I didn't have time to talk to them."

Zhuo Yuan, Lu Zhuo, and Shao Xi looked at each other. Zhuo Yuan said, "Our greenhouses and hydroponic facilities have all been dismantled."

"No, no," Li Hao explained, "What I saw was a huge glass greenhouse, much larger than what you built. I believe in myself. This thing looks good."

"Isn't that great? We're still working together in another time and space! How wonderful."

Chen Shaoxi continued, "Brother Hao, have you seen how old I am?"

"You're crazy! There's so little time, where am I supposed to go? You might as well ask me if you didn't fall into the water again."

"Okay, it's so late, let's pack up and get ready for bed!" He Haonan waved his arms, hugged one on the left and one on the right, and prepared to go into the house.

Jiang Dunhao stopped him and said, "Send the girls away first! Why are you in such a hurry?"

An An, Yuan Lai and Lin Tingting left in the same car, while Hong Bao took the initiative to stay and sleep with Li Hao.

The next morning, before eight o'clock, Yuan Lai was woken up by a call from Lin Tingting.

"Yuan Lai! They agreed!"

"What did you promise?" Yuan Lai was confused and sleepy.

"I agreed to record the Xingyao program!" Lin Tingting was very excited. He spoke much faster and described the situation to Yuan Lai in a vivid and emotional way.

"The eldest brother sat upright and was the first to declare, 'I'll go.' The second brother tried to stop him, but his outstretched hand fell mid-air. Then Li Gengyun raised his hand and said he would go too, 'It's the same old thing, we're all veterans here.' Li Hao looked left and right and whispered, 'Then I'll go too.' Yibo and Xiao He from the breeding group glanced at each other and also stated, 'We'll go too.' Half the people went, and the rest were the younger brothers, so naturally they followed the top five. Hahahahaha, you have no idea how excited I was when I signed the contract. My hands were shaking as I signed! I want to post a message right now to announce it to the world!"

"That's great. I'm so sleepy, I'm going to sleep first." Yuan Lai's cell phone fell to the bedside, accompanied by Yuan Lai's even calls.

A few seconds later, Yuan Lai suddenly sat up from the bed, somewhat unable to believe that all ten people had agreed.

But the subsequent coordination work must be very difficult, after all, they belong to different companies and have different conditions.

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