Harry: ".." In the end, he had misjudged him.
Just kidding." Finn said with a bright smile while looking at Harry in the audience, "I want to thank my brother. It was you who constantly worked hard to shoulder the heavy burden of the Osborn Group, while simultaneously giving me unconditional tolerance and support, allowing me to go further and further on my path to chasing my dreams.
Harry looked at his dazzling younger brother on the stage, a slow smile curled his lips.
That was exactly what he wanted—to see Finn always standing in the field he loved, shining brightly.
I have finished my acceptance speech, but I'm not ready to leave the stage just yet." The spotlight on the stage remained locked on Finn, the young man standing on the stage remained so calm that not a trace of nervousness could be seen, "But anyway, since I am the organizer, I'll abuse my authority to talk about something else for a bit.
The audience fell silent instantly, everyone pricking up their ears, full of anticipation to hear what Finn would say next using this opportunity.
First of all, the account for Finn's Party will be officially restarted.
Finn looked up, his emerald eyes curving into a bright and vibrant smile. The young man's voice was clear and resonant, carrying through the speakers to every corner of the venue.
Please look forward to my party this Halloween; a grand return.
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“Is it true? Is Young Master Finn's party finally making a comeback? Then the planner for this one will definitely still be me, right?” Montgomery was the first to lose his composure, excitedly crowding toward Finn's side, his tone of verification carrying a hint of teasing and gossip. “But, Young Master Finn, you know everyone has been saying that your previous parties were all just to gather human resources. When people became friends of Young Master Finn, they all initially thought it was just about eating, drinking, playing, but they didn't expect that they would all naturally become the magical creatures under your command. Wherever the Osborn Group needs someone, they are summoned there.”
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Because of Montgomery's words, the crowd below was laughing unrestrainedly, the atmosphere at the scene was incredibly heated.
“This whole thing actually starts with Anthony,” Finn said, a laugh escaping him as he turned to Montgomery. He continued candidly, “When I first agreed to join the Rat Rise project, he came running up to me, looking incredibly sincere. He told me that because we were best friends, we had to do something interesting together. Just a promise that it would be fun and one empty verbal commitment was all it took to drag me into this mess. I suppose I should thank Anthony; his grand idea of using Rat Rise to rule humanity is exactly what ignited my own professional ambition.”
But I truly believe that creating something together with good friends is an incredibly interesting thing. I've met many sincere friends, I've worked with many of them in various fields to realize our ideals and fulfill our passions. Each idea turning into a tangible result through our hard work is, in itself, the best testament to our friendship. If we were Pokémon, we would definitely be a group of Pokémon gathered together to go on adventures," Finn said, raising an eyebrow, his eyes shimmering with an incredibly sincere and enthusiastic light. "And I should clarify one thing: I only ever write real, substantial checks, never empty promises.
A wave of lighthearted laughter erupted from the audience once again.
"And that leads me to the next thing I want to announce." Finn changed the subject, dropping a second bombshell.
This November, Rat Rise Season 2 will grandly premiere. This season, we have upgraded everything—from scale and props to set construction and the script—to bring you absolute brand-new surprises! The official registration channels will be released very soon, so please stay tuned and sign up enthusiastically. The revolution of the Human Resisters still needs your spark!
The cheers from the audience swept through the venue once again, someone shouted a question: "Young Master Finn! Will you be dancing with your Iron Triangle again?"
"That's a given." Finn didn't hesitate, the certainty in his smile absolute.
The camera focused sharply and accurately on Andrew in the audience.
The young man holding the camera looked completely despondent, leaning back in his chair as if accepting his fate, which triggered another burst of laughter from the entire crowd.
There were also many people below shouting and cheering for Andrew: "Andrew! Humanity never gives up!!"
Andrew: ".." I'll take my leave then.
"Next time there's an opportunity, we'll have a private interview with Andrew." Steve Montgomery couldn't help but continue teasing Andrew on stage.
Andrew: ".." Just mute yourself.
One last thing—
It is also a major piece of news that I have been preparing for a long time, can finally be made public today.
The Summer Neverland theme park, a joint venture between the Osborn Group and the Stark Group, is expected to officially open for business in three years.
This was truly massive news, a wave even more grand than all the previous cheers that exploded forth. The camera flashes of the media reporters gathered below flickered frantically; the dizzying white lights fell upon Finn, making his youthful, spirited, noble face appear even more dazzling.
The sound of camera shutters, gasps, chatter intertwined into a boiling ocean of noise. Finn stood quietly under the spotlight, listening to the surging discussions below, a calm and gentle smile still resting on his face.
I want to pack the passion of summer, the unconstrained freedom, the justice that holds firm to the end, the courage that charges forward, the pure and clean fairy tales, the heroes who protect peace, the joy that never ends, all into a paradise like this.
Many stories lie sleeping there, but more importantly, whether they are adults or children, they will all go there to create even more vivid stories.
As the words faded, the applause and cheers from below the stage continued unabated.
Just as Finn was preparing to step off the stage, he unexpectedly heard the voice of the System PP in his mind.
[Host, congratulations.]
【Mission successfully completed.】
[System PP is going to say goodbye to you.]
Finn's steps suddenly froze.
He had actually thought long ago that the System PP's mission had ended and that it should have left, but there had been no new activity to make System PP depart. Finn almost thought that System PP was truly some defective system produced by a factory that had permanently glitched on him.
But—
The mission was successful now?
Why does it have to be now?
Finn looked at the crowd below, who were still giving him enthusiastic applause, couldn't help but wonder if the true core of the System PP, which he used to clear levels by accumulating Misery Value, was actually a script designed to help the Host reach the pinnacle of his life. Therefore—
The young man stared blankly at the "Best Supporting Actor of the Year" trophy in his hands, feeling somewhat lost for a moment.
[So, the peak of my life is actually.. a short drama!? Have I been heading in the wrong direction all this time?] Finn's heart raced in shock, his pupils trembling. Should he have pursued a career in acting instead of the business world??
"You're being ridiculous, System PP: 【..】 Is that really your first reaction??" and
【Host, right now, is this not the most perfect moment?】System PP was caught between laughter and tears; he felt that this had nothing to do with short dramas or any awards for second male leads. System PP replied calmly, feeling as if, at this moment, he could sense the joy and reluctance Finn felt every time he had previously detached from his Host while serving as the System. 【Host, you have gained your own identity, you have found the direction you love, you have broken free from the shadows that once bound you. Now, you are anticipated by countless people, favored by them, supported by them, equally, you are firmly chosen by this world.】
There were no regrets, no confusion; everything was exactly as it should be, in its finest state.
——Everything you expect is on the path to perfection.
System PP thought: This is the most perfect moment.
The long winter has passed.
What Finn would face next was..
A grand and fiery summer that belonged to him.
Therefore, the System's mission was complete, Finn no longer needed his assistance.
"System PP is finally going to say goodbye to the Host." Having fulfilled its mission, System PP struggled to suppress the reluctance in its heart and spoke in a tone that was as lighthearted as possible.
In fact, over the past six months, Finn had already prepared himself mentally, even rehearsing the moment of saying goodbye to System PP many times.
Staring at the countdown in his field of vision as the System prepared to unbind, Finn, who was very familiar with the process, still felt a sense of unreality.
"I thought.. you were going to stay by my side for a long time," Finn thought to himself.
But when this moment truly arrived, that sense of loss hidden deep in his heart still surged through his mind so clearly.
Finally, let me say a few words that align with the theme of this short drama festival." Finn took a deep breath, picked up the microphone once more, said to the audience with a smile, "The truth is, I initially invested in short dramas because I didn't have enough money to invest in movies. But in this world, many things come to you as surprises through sheer coincidence.
Just like the world-building in short dramas, I also believe that in this world, nothing is impossible, nothing is insurmountable.
In the vast, silent venue, Finn's voice, standing under the dazzling lights, was clear, yet sounded so firm and powerful.
Do not fear the occurrence of bad things.
Those bumps and hardships will shape you, make you stronger, teach you the abilities you must learn on the path of growth.
The difficult days won't last forever. Many times, when you feel like you are sinking into hardship, it means the days ahead will only get better.
And do not fear the occurrence of good things.
Don't let doubt and cowardice erode the joy that should belong to you, making you hesitate and fear stepping toward a better future.
So—
When the light of the world rushes toward you, please be brave enough to reach out and catch it.
The applause from the audience swept through the venue like a surging tide, refusing to subside.
Finn knew that as his System PP's first Host, his System PP, who had a fledgling imprinting complex, didn't really want to leave, but of course, he didn't want System PP to remain stagnant forever.
PP, move forward with determination.
This is only your first stop; your journey has only just taken its first step.
System PP: 【PP knows.】
This was also what System PP wanted to say to Finn: please continue to move forward as always—bravely, firmly, with passion.
But System PP didn't need to say it, because he knew very well that his Host was such a fearless and determined person.
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"It's been so long, you only have this one emoji?" Finn couldn't help but laugh.
This time, we are truly saying goodbye." Finn gazed quietly at the unbinding countdown constantly flashing in his field of vision, sighing softly in his heart, "You have truly become my last major sickness. Once you leave, I won't have schizophrenia anymore; I'll be a truly healthy person.
System PP: [Even if PP is no longer here—]
I know." Finn knew what System PP was going to say. "Peter Parker will also stay by my side forever, right?
System PP: 【Yes.】
Finn's gaze turned toward the audience, he realized that at some point, Peter had already given his "Pinfinity is Real" sign to someone else.
Peter left his seat and stood fixed at the spot closest to him below the stage, looking up and staring at him with a steady gaze.
At this moment, their gazes met amidst the countless distractions, intertwining silently, as if their fates had been intertwined from some unknown moment.
The countdown on the system unbinding interface was nearing its end.
【3——】
"Just like I told you before, if you have any Points, use them on yourself. Don't end up being a people-pleasing System like me." Finn had long ago passed all of his System experience to System PP, but he still couldn't help but nag him again out of concern.
【2——】
"I'll miss you, PP." In his heart, Finn solemnly said goodbye to the System that had been by his side for so long.
System PP didn't respond this time, but in the final second, it popped up an emoji it had never sent before.
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At this very moment.
Finn felt as if he could clearly sense a thread of warmth, clinging to the depths of his soul, quietly drifting away.
And at the same time, below the stage, Peter reached out his arms toward him with determination.
Finn's lips curled into a smile, as an urgent and burning impulse surged in his heart at this moment. Without a second thought, Finn casually tossed the microphone he was holding to the flustered Steve Montgomery, then threw the trophy to the bewildered Andrew Damon.
Then, Finn pulled a mini party popper that he had hidden from inside his suit.
Under the stunned gazes of the entire crowd, the young man raised his hand and triggered the party popper toward the sky.
The night in New York seemed to ignite instantly, as golden streamers and tiny, sparkling sequins erupted from the cannon, fluttering through the air.