In America, my cousin, Supergirl Kara...

Looking at the elderly couple's familiar faces, a flash of inspiration struck Li Xiao.

Aren't these veteran actors Sun and Lü? Li Xiao watched a lot of military-themed TV dramas with his parents when he was a child, so he is quite familiar with this couple.

He still vividly remembers the scene of Sun Ying competing to eat tofu and potatoes during her passionate years. However, he never expected that the old couple would actually go to America to collect garbage and waste.

Sun Ying rubbed her hands together and chuckled, "Young man, you couldn't get your Social Security card?"

Li Xiao's mind raced, and he showed a discouraged expression. "Don't even mention it. When it's finally my turn, the clerk won't process it and tells me to come back this afternoon."

"See, see, I told you so! This kid really had illusions." Sun Ying seemed to have made a bet with his wife. Hearing Li Xiao's words, he laughed so hard his beard trembled. Then he coughed and said in a knowing tone, "Stop dreaming, young man. You're from Runhua, so these taxes have nothing to do with you. Why do you have to act like an American and pay taxes honestly? Look at your Aunt Lü and me, we've never paid taxes in all these years, and those foreigners still can't do anything to us, can they?"

"Exactly! We've been collecting recyclables in America for years, and we've never given them a single penny. They still can't do anything to us. You young people who just fled the country, still dreaming of the American Dream? Wake up!"

Lü Li chimed in from the side. Unlike her honest and upright image on screen, she was now thin and bony, with high cheekbones and sharp, sarcastic eyes.

If it weren't for the couple looking around furtively, Li Xiao would almost have believed them.

"How did you get to America? Did you use a secret route or a tourist visa and then tear up your passport upon arrival?" Sun Ying leaned closer and asked in a low voice, revealing a mouthful of rotten teeth as she opened and closed her mouth.

He actually knows how to navigate the wiring? Li Xiao subtly moved away slightly. Back then, it was common for veteran actors to become undocumented immigrants as soon as they got off the plane. It seems that all those years in America weren't for nothing; his mind has become much sharper.

After thinking for a moment, Li Xiao sighed, "We came by smuggling, and the journey was fraught with hardship; we almost died on the way." He then scrutinized the two women, his eyes widening, "Hey, the more I look at you two, the more familiar you seem! Haven't you been in some TV drama? I remember now! You're Sun Ying! She's Lü Ping!"

Li Xiao slapped his thigh and exclaimed in surprise.

Sun Ying looked smug, squinted her eyes, and snorted arrogantly, as if her former status as an actress gave her the right to be superior.

Lu Ping glanced coldly at Li Xiao, then silently unscrewed the plastic bottle in her hand.

"Oh my, Master Sun, you were a household name back in the day! How come someone with your status even came to America? You must have been living a life of luxury in China, which is much better than living abroad."

Sun Ying touched his beard somewhat awkwardly, then straightened his back and raised his head. "There was nothing I could do. Hollywood offered me a script and invited me to act in a movie, so I certainly couldn't refuse. Who knew that after filming was over, just as I was about to return to China, that damned thief stole both of my passports."

Sun Ying clapped her hands and began to curse through gritted teeth.

Li Xiao's eyes twitched imperceptibly, then he revealed an expression of realization: "You really are a big shot, you even get this kind of treatment. Let me check what roles you've played." With that, Li Xiao prepared to take out his phone.

"Hey, why are you being so serious, young man? It's been so many years, how could anyone still find it?"

Sun Ying quickly grabbed Li Xiao's hand and clicked her tongue in displeasure.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I didn't know old movies were being taken down. I just didn't notice."

Li Xiao chuckled, revealing a bewildered and ignorant expression.

"By the way, how has China been developing these past few years?"

Sun Ying's bright eyes scanned the surroundings, and she asked curiously.

"Quite good. By the way, do you know Pan?"

"I know, when I was famous, that kid was still playing the fool and acting as a Japanese soldier."

It's clear that Sun Ying looks down on Pan, and her words are all derogatory.

"With short videos going viral right now, Teacher Pan took a side job selling alcohol and now earns at least tens of millions a year. He can buy luxury cars and villas without a second thought."

"What?!" Sun Ying's voice suddenly rose, spitting everywhere. "That dog meat that can't even be served at a formal banquet? It's actually going up in price? Damn it, how can they make so much money off this kind of stuff?!"

"You're not much better," Li Xiao thought to himself with a cold snort, then chimed in, "Exactly. If you were in China, Master Sun, you'd be overwhelmed with endorsement deals and brand offers. There's another national film coming out soon, and if you were here, it would definitely be an epic blockbuster."

"Hey, hey, a hero doesn't dwell on past glories. America isn't so bad, you know. Let me tell you, here you can get free meals all you want, and there are plenty of other supplies too."

Sun Ying waved her hands repeatedly, then opened her pocket, pulled out a toothbrush, and said smugly, "It's unopened. Look how good America is, they provide everything you need. Even the hat I'm wearing was a charity donation. Hey, why are you pinching me, you old woman!"

Sun Ying glared angrily at Lü Ping beside him. He was speaking happily when he was suddenly interrupted.

"Young man, if there's nothing else, you can go ahead. Your Master Sun and I are about to go eat, so we won't call you to come with us."

The old man didn't seem to be very good at English. Li Xiao glanced at it and saw that it said "bitch" and had an insulting gesture. He had enough of that and naturally wouldn't stay any longer.

"Well then, Master Sun, you're busy. I'll be going now."

"Are you coming again this afternoon? To be honest, it's quite interesting chatting with a young man like you. If we were in China, I could give you a hand. Although you look like a pretty boy, you have plenty of opportunities." Sun Ying once again adopted the air of an old man, pontificating.

"I'm not coming," Li Xiao slowly shook his head, and took out the card under his surprised gaze. "I've already taken care of everything, why bother making another trip? Besides, the clerk was very nice and gave me a Social Security card with a certain amount reduction. I won't bother you any longer as you continue collecting recyclables."

After saying that, Li Xiao strode away. Sun Ying, who was behind him, hissed and turned around to ask, "Do you think this kid is trying to trick us? I bet he got a fake ID. What's wrong with your eyes?"

Lu Ping's eyes were filled with venomous hatred, like a black mamba, as she stared intently at Li Xiao's departing figure. Then she pounced on Sun Ying and began scratching her with bared teeth and claws.

"You old idiot, they were just making fun of you the whole time! And you acted like you were proud of it! With a brain like yours, how could I have been so foolish as to come to America with you! Why don't you just die?!"

"You crazy woman, did I not slap you across the face? You dare to get angry and act like you're out of control!"

Hearing the sounds of two people fighting behind him, Li Xiao grinned. Just then, his phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number. He answered it suspiciously, but his face instantly turned cold.