A young man from another world returned to his hometown.

In the news footage, the long queue that stretched to the horizon, the densely packed motorcycles, and the elderly people were all captured by the camera.

[Within days of opening, the store's customer traffic far exceeded expectations. According to on-site records, thousands of people entered the store, leading to extended opening hours until late at night. Subsequently, villagers from several surrounding villages and towns drove there specifically to visit. Related videos quickly spread online, accumulating over two million views within 48 hours and sparking widespread discussion.]

In response, Lin Jiayao, the project's financial manager, gave an exclusive interview to our reporter, providing a detailed explanation of the project's business logic and development plan.

In an interview, Lin Jiayao stated that this project is not simply a commercial endeavor, but rather leverages existing rural land resources and agricultural endowments. By introducing established chain brands and setting construction standards, and based on high-quality infrastructure, it aims to gradually build a complete agricultural product distribution system covering local fresh fruit collection, storage, sorting, cold chain transportation, and online sales, ultimately improving the quality and efficiency of the agricultural industry.

Local leaders pointed out that the selection of the site at the main entrance of the middle school and the construction of the twelve-story complex was not accidental, but a strategic deployment based on systematic calculations and planning. The high-rise building can provide office space and establish a town center during the non-agricultural season, while the daily revenue from the ground-floor shops is sufficient to cover the basic operating costs of the entire building, achieving a virtuous cycle of using commerce to support industry.

The town government stated that once the lychee harvest season arrives, this location will serve as a central hub for the distribution of fresh fruit from Guanzhen and surrounding villages. The flow of fresh fruit and processed products shipped out through e-commerce channels is expected to significantly boost local agricultural output.

On the screen, Lin Jiayao rested his hands on his knees, unhurried and calm.

"Lin Yan is someone who always strives to be ahead of others in everything he does. He chose to focus this effort on rural areas because rural problems cannot be solved by waiting; they must be addressed through action."

Lin Yan: "...???"

Syl nodded beside him, looking completely convinced.

The anchor's voice-over ended smoothly.

Regarding employment within the project, the person in charge stated that priority will be given to recruiting local staff, and social insurance will be paid in accordance with labor contract regulations. Currently, the store has provided several direct employment opportunities for villagers, including local youth who previously faced employment difficulties.

The villagers interviewed generally expressed a positive attitude towards the project, hoping that with the subsequent improvement of supporting industries, it would provide a stable source of income for more young and middle-aged people who remain in the village.

The camera then cuts back to the studio, where the anchor appears calm and speaks at a steady pace.

"Activating existing rural resources through market-oriented means and boosting the income of the remaining population through employment—this grassroots practice may provide a noteworthy example for solving the problem of rural depopulation."

"This station will continue to follow up with reports."

The screen then switched to playing news briefs from various towns and villages in the city.

……

a few days later.

Lin Yan completely gave up when he saw the report.

Lin Jiayao slammed his hand on the table.

"Ayan! Listen to me!"

The buzz surrounding this news story is even stronger than I expected!

Our brand influence has successfully spread!

Moreover, several young people in the village were planning to go to work in factories after the Spring Festival; they had even bought their train tickets. But after the news aired, these same people started setting up stalls downstairs from our building!

Lin Yan remained silent for a moment.

"fine……"

"Ayan, this means our project has started to generate a spontaneous siphon effect! Next, we should continue managing the orchard and build a cold storage facility and a lychee trading center near the building..."

Lin Yan gently placed the teacup back on the table and stood up.

"Hey? Where are you going?"

"You handle it, I'm going to find my wife."

……

Outside the national highway, as the news was broadcast, the flow of people coming to take photos began to overflow, flowing along the country roads into the village.

Lin Yan sat by the small river in the village.

This is a quiet little river, the water is not deep, and the bamboo forest on the riverbank is like a natural curtain.

Lin Yan and Xier sat side by side by the river.

A gentle breeze carried the scent of wildflowers, and Sylvie's hair fluttered softly.

Lin Yan looked at her profile and idly swung his leg.

Syl's ears twitched slightly, as if brushed by a breeze. She turned her gaze away from the river and looked at him.

Gradually, the skin on the side of Syl's neck turned a light red.

Just as the two were getting closer and closer.

Click.

The two of them paused at the same time.

Turning my head, I saw tourists on the other side of the river, pointing their cameras at me.

"We got it! We got it! This is the couple from that news story!"

"Holy crap, this girl is so beautiful!"

My fist is hard! ...Never mind.

Let's go somewhere else.

If you can't afford to offend them, can't you at least avoid them?

There is a small reservoir behind the village, but it is the water source for several nearby villages.

Surrounded by dense trees, the water is calm, and tourists cannot reach this place.

Lin Yan let out a long breath, and his whole body relaxed.

Syl stood beside him, then quietly lowered her head, took out a red plastic basket from her ring, and placed it on a rock by the reservoir.

Lin Yan walked over and glanced down at it.

"Isn't this the kind of basket used for worshipping gods during Chinese New Year?"

Inside, afternoon tea snacks made by Sear were neatly arranged.

Lin Yan was stunned for a moment.

"When did you...?"

"I saw it in a guidebook on Earth. It says that food is prepared for each other before the breeding ceremony..."

Syl spoke in a low, mosquito-like voice, her fingertips clenching the hem of her skirt, but Lin Yan couldn't hear her at all.

Lin Yan sat down.

"Sier".

"Um."

"Come sit here."

The two of them sat there by the reservoir.

To be honest, Lin Yan always felt that he didn't know enough about Xier. They had been through a lot together, but the only time they really had any leisure was in the few years before they traveled back in time.

Hmm, elves have such long lifespans, how old would a human be in terms of age for a Sil now?

Lin Yan thought to himself, until he realized they were getting closer and closer, and he looked down at Xier.

"So cute! I want to hold her hand..."

Without further hesitation, Lin Yan reached out and enveloped Xier's fair hand in his palm.

Syl froze for a moment, but she didn't break free. However, she didn't know what to do next, so she just stood there stiffly.

A gentle breeze rippled across the water.

Lin Yan looked towards the reservoir.

At that moment, his infrastructure DNA from being a lord in another world for many years, as well as his desire for a perfect retirement life, stirred once again.

He conjured up a pleasant scene in his mind.

They poured a layer of hardened pavement onto this bumpy riverbank.

Lay another layer of boardwalk, extending a platform out onto the water.

Without those noisy tourists, all you need to do is set up a sun-protective canopy on the platform.

Place two sofas that you can sink into as soon as you lie down.

In that perfect scene, the sunlight would be softened by the shade of the trees and the sky.

Set up a fishing rod, and don't care if there are fish in the water; the main goal is to let those who are willing take the bait and pass the time slowly.

And the most perfect thing, of course, would be for Syl to be by his side.

They can study the magic book carefully.

There were no territorial disputes, no demon kings or evil dragons, only retirement and his elven wife.