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

Xiao Chen's body had relaxed and his breathing had become steady, but Cheng Long himself couldn't break out of character.

For a moment just now, he really thought Guan Zu was dead.

I truly felt pain at the death of a villain.

He looked down at Xiao Chen, whose eyes were closed. His face was so white and translucent under the light that it was breathtakingly beautiful.

But this very face just now displayed a devilish madness.

Cheng Long's voice sounded somewhat strained.

"Ah Chen..."

"you……"

Xiao Chen opened his eyes, and his gaze had returned to its usual calm, as if that frenzied soul had never existed.

He sat up and smiled somewhat embarrassedly.

"Brother Chenglong, I didn't control my strength well. Did I scare you?"

Cheng Long stared at him blankly for a long time before finally managing to squeeze out a few words through gritted teeth.

"You..."

"An invincible monster!"

He wasn't cursing; he was using every word he could think of to express the extreme shock he felt.

He has made movies all his life and acted alongside countless award-winning actors, but he has never felt like he does today.

That's a feeling of being completely crushed by the opponent.

The fear of being dragged into the play, even one's soul.

Cheng Long stood up, thought carefully, and came to a conclusion.

"This movie is going to be a huge hit!"

"That one scene alone was worth the entire ticket price!"

The filming was very quick.

Soon, filming for "New Police Story" wrapped up.

At the wrap party, Xiao Chen became the absolute focus of attention.

He has that kind of magic that makes people unconsciously believe in him.

Especially after acting in the same drama series with him.

After the banquet, he declined Cheng Long's invitation to relax and went straight back to the hotel.

The following day, he boarded a plane back to Beijing.

On the plane, he finally had time to turn on his phone and saw the overwhelming news coverage.

And the support from Leslie Cheung and a group of Hong Kong business tycoons.

Looking at those familiar names, which could even be described as the names of popular idols from a past life, a warm feeling welled up in my heart.

He didn't reply to any media outlets, but instead opened Leslie Cheung's Weibo account and left thoughtful comments under their posts.

"Thank you, I will continue to work hard."

Simple and clean, just like him.

When the plane landed in Beijing, Wang Jinhua had already made all the necessary arrangements.

As soon as I got in the car, Wang Jinhua handed me a bottle of warm water.

"Sigh, you've lost weight again. Did you not eat properly in Hong Kong?"

Xiao Chen smiled, took the water, and took a sip.

"The crew's boxed lunches were pretty good."

Wang Jinhua shook her head helplessly.

"You."

Looking at Xiao Chen's increasingly striking profile, she was filled with mixed emotions.

This child has grown into a towering tree that can shake the entire entertainment industry of China.

When Wang Jinhua got down to business, her expression immediately became professional.

"I've already assigned Group A in the company to follow up on the 'Adventures of Chenglong' project."

"I contacted people at Disney and Pixar, and they were very interested in this story of an Eastern hero."

"Brother Chenglong also called and said he wouldn't charge a penny for the copyright, as long as the animation could be made."

Xiao Chen nodded, not surprised by this.

Wang Jinhua continued.

"I've also seen the public opinion in Hong Kong. You handled it very well; not responding is the best response."

"Now you just need to focus on preparing for your next film."

"The entire crew for 'Chinese Paladin 3' has been assembled."

"I've given all the best resources to this drama, and I'm just waiting for you to join the cast."

Xiao Chen responded.

"Um."

My gaze drifted to the rapidly receding street scene outside the window.

The atmosphere inside the car suddenly became somewhat heavy because of what Wang Jinhua said next.

"However, before joining the crew..."

Wang Jinhua lowered her voice and her smile faded.

"There's something I need you to decide on yourself."

Xiao Chen turned his head and looked at her.

He rarely saw such a serious, even solemn, expression on Wang Jinhua's face.

She followed him from scratch, building Shiba Culture into a leading entertainment empire in the country. What storms haven't she weathered?

Something that even she finds difficult to handle must be anything but simple.

Xiao Chen's tone remained calm.

"Sister Hua, you tell me."

Wang Jinhua took a deep breath, seemingly organizing her thoughts.

"It's the Spring Festival Gala."

She uttered those two words with a hint of solemnity in her voice.

Xiao Chen nodded slightly, his expression unchanged.

He knew that if it were just a simple invitation to the Spring Festival Gala, Wang Jinhua wouldn't have looked so serious.

Sure enough, Wang Jinhua continued speaking, and her speaking speed increased slightly.

"The program team for next year's Spring Festival Gala is currently delivering the programs."

"They sent you an invitation to participate in two programs."

Xiao Chen raised an eyebrow slightly but did not interrupt.

Wang Jinhua looked at Xiao Chen and gave him two options.

"The first one is a group of stars singing 'Beijing Welcomes You'."

Wang Jinhua extended her index finger and tapped her knee a few times.

"They want you to be one of the lead singers, representing the younger generation of artists from our Dragon Kingdom."

Hearing the song title, Xiao Chen felt completely at ease.

In my past life, this song was a huge hit across the country, practically brainwashing.

His identity does indeed represent the younger generation, so it's perfectly reasonable to invite him to participate in this program.

"The second one is a skit by Mr. Zhao Benshan called 'Not Short of Money'."

After Wang Jinhua finished speaking, she stared intently at Xiao Chen.

"Teacher Zhao personally requested that you be his co-star."

The atmosphere changed instantly after those words were spoken.

A slight ripple finally appeared in Xiao Chen's eyes.

Of course he knows about "Not Short of Money".

That was a classic in the history of Spring Festival Gala sketches, packed with jokes and profound in meaning.

The invitation from Mr. Zhao Benshan himself carries more weight than anything else.

This excellent sketch comedy actor was also one of Xiao Chen's favorite actors in his previous life.

Wang Jinhua observed Xiao Chen's expression and noticed the subtle change.

A small smile curved her lips, then quickly faded, and she paused in her speech.

The problem is...

"These two programs are scheduled for very close times."

"If I participate, I'll be working non-stop."

"So, what the Spring Festival Gala production team means is that you have to choose one."

Xiao Chen raised an eyebrow, his thoughts shifting between the two classic works.

"Welcome to Beijing" is a national honor and a recognition from the public.

"Not Short of Money" is an artistic challenge and a collaboration with a master.

He didn't want to refuse.

Xiao Chen turned his head and looked at Wang Jinhua with a hint of curiosity.

"Aunt Hua, can't we participate in both?"

His voice was gentle enough, yet it revealed a relentless determination to achieve his goal.

Upon hearing this, Wang Jinhua couldn't help but laugh.

She raised her hand and gently patted Xiao Chen's head.

"You little rascal, you've got quite the appetite!"

She scolded him playfully, but her tone was full of doting affection.

"Which celebrity would dare to make such a request?"

"The Spring Festival Gala is not a farmers' market!"