Lin Chuan patted Lao Zhang on the shoulder, his voice loud and clear.

"Old Zhang, this pen holder sold for over 9.4 million. As we agreed before, you'll get half of the base 5 million. The extra 4.4 million and 8 million will be split 50/50 between Zhou Yang and us."

"Send me your bank card number now, and I'll go to the bank tomorrow to transfer the money to you!"

Upon hearing this, Old Zhang's eyes instantly reddened.

Even a third of the excess is over a million. In total, he should be able to get at least three and a half million this time!

That's an astronomical sum!

"Director Lin! Young Master Zhou!"

Old Zhang's voice choked with emotion, and he almost knelt down with a thud. "You two are truly my second parents! This... this is too much for me to accept..."

Zhou Yang quickly helped him up: "Master Zhang, this is what you deserve. It was your discerning eye that picked this treasure out of the pile of cheap goods. Without you, this deal wouldn't have happened."

Lin Chuan nodded with a smile: "Yes, Lao Zhang, just accept it. We'll need your help with the props for the film crew in the future!"

After being persuaded by the two, the prop master nodded repeatedly with excitement, expressing his gratitude incoherently, and looking at Zhou Yang as if he were a god of wealth.

Everyone on this side was overjoyed.

A few hours later, Xu Yao's scenes were officially wrapped up.

As the third female lead, her performance was commendable, and Lin Chuan praised her highly.

"Xu Yao, this is your payment. You can accept it yourself."

Lin Chuan readily transferred the money, saying, "Thank you for your hard work! The post-production and editing of this film will probably take another half month. Once the final cut is released, let's do some promotion together!"

Xu Yao accepted the payment, her heart filled with emotion, and bowed deeply to Lin Chuan.

"Thank you, Director Lin!"

...

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.

Zhou Yang had purchased all the materials needed to make balut well in advance.

All kinds of spices and secret sauces are available.

He then drove his conspicuous Rolls-Royce Cullinan to the pedestrian street outside the Aegean Shopping Center and skillfully set up his stall.

Xu Yao also got up early and was now holding a marker, carefully writing today's menu on a small blackboard.

"Zhou's Secret Recipe Balut"

1. Pan-fried balut (crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with a rich egg flavor)

2. Spiced Balut (infused with the aroma of broth, with a lingering aftertaste)

3. Spicy Balut (Fresh, spicy, and numbing, incredibly stimulating and addictive)

4. Cumin Balut (the soul of balut, barbecue flavor)

"Four per serving, uniform price: 50 yuan!"

After Xu Yao finished writing, she took two steps back, looked at it, and nodded in satisfaction.

Although "balut" is seen by many as an unhatched embryo with downy feathers and the skeletal structure of a chick, the mere thought of it makes it seem like a "dark cuisine" that makes people hesitate to try it.

But for a group of die-hard fans who had long heard of Zhou Yang's "alternative cuisine" or even personally experienced the beef offal hot pot, it was a different story.

Compared to cow dung, balut is nothing, it's as normal as it gets!

The stall had only been set up for a short time when some fans who had heard the news came looking for it.

Wow! It really is Boss Zhou setting up a stall here!

"Oh my god, Mr. Zhou is selling balut today? I love that! Boss, one order of pan-fried ones, please!"

"I want it spicy! I missed out on the beef offal last time, I can't miss out on the balut this time!"

"Give me one of everything! Boss Zhou's products are always top-notch! Fifty yuan a serving, a truly reasonable price!"

The fans were enthusiastic, placing orders all at once.

Keen-eyed fans also noticed the Cullinan parked not far away, looking completely out of place at the food stall.

"Holy crap! Guys, look! Isn't that a Cullinan? Is Boss Zhou driving a Cullinan to sell balut at his stall?"

"Hiss—that's terrifying! This is what a true big shot is like to experience life!"

Just then, a deafening roar of an engine suddenly came from the outer edge of the crowd!

That unique sound wave, wild and aggressive, like the low growl of a beast, came from afar and quickly drowned out the noise of the scene.

"Holy crap! What's going on? Who the hell is speeding on the pedestrian street this early in the morning? Isn't that disturbing the peace?"

"That voice... doesn't sound like a friendly one!"

Everyone turned to look in the direction of the sound, and saw a jet-black Rolls-Royce Phantom, like a beast poised to pounce, roaring towards them with an overwhelming aura.

Finally, with a beautiful drift and sudden stop, it came to a steady stop next to Zhou Yang's Cullinan. The two top-of-the-line luxury cars side by side instantly created a powerful aura!

Who is this deity?

Many people secretly murmured to themselves.

The scissor doors swung open gracefully, and Du Zhe's flamboyant figure leaped out of the driver's seat.

Before he could even close the car door, he pounced on Zhou Yang's stall like a hungry tiger, sniffing the air intensely with an exaggerated expression of ecstasy on his face.

"Master! My dear master! This balut... it smells so good!"

Du Zhe's mouth was practically watering, his eyes wide with delight. "I've never smelled such an enticing aroma in my entire life! It's simply... an absolute delicacy!"

Stop being so frivolous!

His naive and unworldly demeanor made Zhou Yang chuckle.

Could this guy's acting be any more exaggerated?

Du Zhe chuckled, then turned to Xu Yao, who was smiling at him, his face instantly plastered with a fawning smile, acting like a complete sycophant.

"Master's wife, Master's wife, may you be blessed! Quickly, quickly give me a portion, no, a little of everything, I want to properly savor Master's cooking! Just smelling this, my mouth is practically drooling the Aegean Sea!"

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