I became a movie star at the age of three; Dilraba and I are childhood sweethearts.

This man is so powerful that it's breathtaking.

It's also heartbreaking to see someone so lonely.

She suddenly understood why he had that gentle yet helpless expression when he ate the "disastrous dishes" she made.

He was just used to swallowing all the bitterness alone.

……

While Xiao Chen was fully immersed in filming a top-tier Hollywood production.

In the distant homeland, the legends about him have never stopped, but have instead intensified.

It all started with a post on a well-known entertainment forum called "Longbao Bar".

[Topic: [Rational Discussion] Has Chen Shen been out of the public eye for a year?]

Original Poster: "Brothers and sisters, I just did a quick inventory while I was bored."

"Since recording the last episode of 'Back to Field' last year, has our Chen Shen not appeared in any public appearances?"

"His Weibo account has been inactive for 388 days, with no new drama announcements, no commercial activities, and the paparazzi have all fallen silent. Where...where has he gone?"

The moment this post was published, it instantly ignited the entire forum.

1L: "Holy crap! OP, don't scare me! I hadn't even noticed until you mentioned it, but it really seems to be true!"

2L: "I've been checking in on his Weibo every day for almost a year! Hua Jie's (Wang Jinhua) Weibo has been neglected for a long time. Shishiba Culture's official Weibo only posts updates about other artists in the company and never mentions the boss's whereabouts."

10L: "This is terrifying to think about! With Chen Shen's current status, how could there be absolutely no word? Paparazzi in China are offering seven-figure rewards for a single photo of him! How could this be kept secret?"

The post quickly became a trending topic, and various speculations emerged.

"Is Chen Shen in a relationship? Is he locked up by Sister Hua? No way! My youth is over!"

"Don't be silly, upstairs. Who can lock him up? I bet he's gone into seclusion to create! After all, he's the genius who wrote 'Baby' and won a Grammy. He's definitely brewing something even bigger this time!"

"Is it possible that Chen Shen got tired of the entertainment industry and went home to inherit his vast fortune, the exact amount of which is unknown?"

"I have an even bolder guess... Do you guys remember Chen Shen's fighting skills when he filmed 'The New Legend of Shaolin' and 'Home with Kids'?"

"Later, when they were filming 'Harry Potter,' he even rode a flying broomstick so skillfully. Could he have been secretly recruited by the government to carry out some special mission?"

This wildly imaginative reply actually received the most likes.

The discussion became increasingly heated, even attracting the attention of some so-called "industry insiders" and "senior analysts".

A well-known entertainment critic with a verified blue V account published a long article titled "The Post-Xiao Chen Era: A Reshuffling of Popularity and Talent."

In the article, he used detailed data to analyze the changes in the domestic entertainment industry during Xiao Chen's year of "retirement".

He pointed out that this was due to the temporary absence of Xiao Chen, this "giant".

Other male stars who were previously overwhelmed by the pressure gained a precious respite, and various press releases featuring "Little Xiao Chen" flooded the internet.

At the end of the article, he pessimistically predicted: "Xiao Chen's golden age may have passed."

"He ascended to the top in the most glorious manner, and ended in the most mysterious way."

"For an actor, a year-long absence from the public eye is fatal."

"Perhaps he is seeking a transformation, moving from the forefront to behind the scenes. After all, being the helmsman of Shishiba Culture, this entertainment behemoth, is where his long-term future lies."

This article was reprinted by major media outlets, causing a huge uproar.

Countless Xiao Chen fans flooded the entertainment critic's Weibo with insults, hurling abuse at him mercilessly.

"You know nothing! When my Chen Shen won the Oscar for Best Actor, you were still playing in the mud!"

"The post-Xiao Chen era? If Chen Shen (Xiao Chen's nickname) wanted to, he could post a selfie tomorrow and the entire Chinese entertainment industry would tremble!"

"Stop rubbing in, really. Your analysis sounds so convincing, it's embarrassing for you. How could a mortal like you possibly fathom the world of us, the God of the Sea?"

However, no matter how much the fans defended him or how much they hoped, Xiao Chen remained silent.

This has led to a growing market for the pessimistic viewpoint. Some fans and haters of rival companies have also taken the opportunity to stir up trouble and predict Xiao Chen's future bleak.

The entire domestic entertainment industry is in turmoil because of one person's disappearance.

At the center of this storm, Xiao Chen was completely unaware of it.

He was enjoying the process of taking photos.

The filming process of "Fast & Furious" was a pleasure for him.

There are no complicated interpersonal relationships like those in domestic film crews, and no endless dinner parties and social engagements.

Everyone here is a pure film enthusiast, and they are all focused on making good movies.

Xiao Chen's versatility and dedication completely won over everyone.

Whether it's high-difficulty car drifting or close-quarters combat, he does it all himself.

He performed the action scenes even better than the stunt doubles. The director even added several action scenes for him on the spot, and he exclaimed that it was exhilarating.

His dramatic acting is even more crucial.

As long as he's there, no matter who the other actor is, they can be instantly drawn into the emotions and perform at 120%.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye.

When the director shouted, "Ling, all scenes wrapped!"

The entire crew erupted in cheers and applause more enthusiastically than ever before.

Xiao Chen's scenes have officially wrapped up filming.

The production team threw him a grand wrap party.

The director, holding a wine glass, embraced him with a look of reluctance on his face.

"Xiao, you are the most talented actor I have ever seen, bar none!"

"The doors of Hollywood are always open for you!"

Vin Diesel gave him a firm hug like a true older brother and whispered in his ear.

"Bro, let's go win an award together when the movie comes out!"

"Then, I'll show the whole world what you're capable of!"

Avril Lavigne wore a black leather jacket and sported sophisticated smoky makeup.

She tries hard to maintain her cool girl image.

But when she walked up to Xiao Chen, her beautiful eyes still welled up with tears.

She took a uniquely shaped silver guitar pick from her neck and put it in Xiao Chen's hand.

"Hey, you're a great actor."

She sniffed, her voice slightly hoarse.

"This is for you. Don't forget, you still owe me a song."

Xiao Chen looked down at the pick in his palm, still warm from the girl's body, with a flamboyant "A" engraved on it.

He smiled, put the pick into his pocket, and then reached out and gently ruffled Avril's long, pink-streaked hair.

"Of course I remember."

"How could we forget the world's best singer, but also the most deadly cook?"

His tone was as gentle as ever, yet with a hint of teasing, which successfully made Avril laugh through her tears.