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

"The location for the variety show you're going to participate in has already been chosen."

"It's in a small village in Yuncheng."

Xiao Chen nodded to indicate that he understood.

He was really looking forward to the recording of this variety show, and wondered what kind of interesting expressions his brother and sister Anita Mui would have.

……

A few days later, Yuncheng

A black van is driving smoothly on the picturesque mountain road.

Inside the car, Leslie Cheung, dressed casually and wearing sunglasses, leaned back lazily in his seat.

He was fiddling with the invitation from the program team in his hand.

"Anita".

He turned his head and smiled at Anita Mui beside him.

"Do you think our precious little brother has finally had a change of heart?"

Anita Mui was wearing a face mask when she heard this. Her voice came through the mask, carrying a slightly gruff and teasing tone.

"I think the sun is rising in the west."

"That little rascal, he's always either working himself to the bone on set or staying up all night in the recording studio."

"When have we ever had such leisure and refined tastes, inviting us to enjoy life in such a picturesque place?"

She emphasized the phrase "enjoy life".

Leslie Cheung waved the card in his hand, his tone full of anticipation.

"The invitation clearly states in black and white: a pure pastoral idyll, an experience of slow living."

"You don't have to do anything. You can just enjoy the scenery, drink tea, and chat every day."

"Ah, that's life."

Mei Yanfang snorted.

"I don't believe it."

"You forgot about the time he tricked you into making a cameo appearance in 'Avatar'? He said it would only be one day of filming, but he ended up adding three more days of scenes."

"Why are you even playing an alien?"

Leslie Cheung couldn't help but laugh when he recalled that experience.

"Hahaha."

"But then again, the scenery here is really beautiful, and the air is so fresh."

"Just treat this as a vacation. It's worth getting scammed by that kid once."

The two exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with anticipation for the upcoming leisurely vacation.

In another car, Dilraba was leaning against the window like a curious kitten, observing the scenery rushing past outside.

The terraced fields stretching into the distance, the azure sky, and the dark green mountains in the distance—everything is as beautiful as a painting.

"Wow……"

She couldn't help but let out a small gasp of surprise.

This is her first time in Yuncheng, and also the first variety show she participated in after becoming a sensation.

Being able to be with her idol and her most respected brother Chen filled her with excitement and a little bit of nervousness.

"Filming a show here would be a lot of fun, wouldn't it?"

She talked to herself, her eyes sparkling with wonderful fantasies about the unknown journey ahead.

She imagined everyone sitting together in the beautiful yard, having a barbecue, chatting, and playing games.

Brother Chen will definitely take care of everyone, just like before.

And on the last car.

Xiao Chen leaned back in the back seat and closed his eyes to rest.

He neither looked at the scenery nor played on his phone.

He simply sat quietly, a faint smile playing on his lips.

He could imagine how his brother and Sister Mei were gossiping about him in the car, and he could also guess how excited Dilraba was at that moment.

Enjoying a pure rural life?

If "Back to the Countryside" is really just about farming and drinking tea.

How could it have become a national-level slow-paced variety show in its previous life?

Its biggest highlight is precisely the contrast and... the awkwardness of the characters facing the mundane realities of daily life after the celebrity's glamour fades.

Collapse is imminent.

Thinking about the expressions his brother and Sister Mei might make later, Xiao Chen's smile deepened.

The three cars slowly came to a stop in an open space at the entrance of the village.

Xiao Chen got off the bus first.

He was dressed very simply today.

A plain white T-shirt, light blue jeans, and clean white sneakers.

That flawless face made the surrounding green hills and clear waters pale in comparison.

"Ah-zai!"

"Brother Chen!"

Leslie Cheung, Anita Mui, and Dilraba got out of the car almost at the same time, and happily greeted Xiao Chen when they saw him.

Xiao Chen smiled, opened his arms, and gave his brother and the others a gentle hug.

"Brother, Sister Mei, it's been a long time."

Mei Yanfang removed her face mask, revealing a charming face, and reached out to pinch Xiao Chen's arm lightly.

"You little rascal, you've finally decided to show your face."

Xiao Chen has not made any public appearances since filming wrapped on "A Little Reunion".

Leslie Cheung patted his shoulder affectionately.

"So, how are you planning to treat us this time?"

Xiao Chen looked at Reba, who was standing timidly to the side, her big eyes blinking as she looked at him.

He walked over and casually ruffled her hair.

"What's there to be nervous about? I'm here for you."

One sentence was enough to put Dilraba at ease.

Just then, a member of the production crew walked over with a professional smile on his face.

"Dear teachers, welcome to the recording location of our show, 'Back to the Good Life'."

"Next, please follow this path and take your luggage to the mushroom house we have prepared for you."

After the staff member finished speaking, he pointed to a bumpy dirt road next to him.

Then they backed away.

Ok?

The smiles on Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui's faces froze slightly.

Carry your own luggage?

Should we walk along this muddy road?

Looking at those enormous suitcases, and then at that endless country road.

The two exchanged a glance, both noticing something amiss in each other's eyes.

However, he is, after all, someone who has seen a lot.

Leslie Cheung was the first to react, rolling up his sleeves.

"Heh, that's interesting."

"Early Hong Kong programs were much more elaborate pranks than this."

"Let's go, I want to see what they're up to."

Anita Mui also tossed her hair, exuding a powerful aura.

"It's just carrying a suitcase, no big deal."

They still believe that this is just a show of force, a small appetizer from the production team.

They didn't believe that an S-level variety show could really make the guests rely entirely on themselves.

However, each of them was dragging a heavy suitcase.

After walking for more than ten minutes along the rugged path, we finally saw the legendary mushroom house.

They then realized that the seriousness of the situation far exceeded their expectations.

That was a building...

How so?

A two-story wooden house full of original ecological charm.

The fence in the yard was crooked and twisted, and a simple shed was built in the corner.

There were several holes in the roof, and sunlight filtered down in dappled patterns.

Leslie Cheung's tone had become somewhat hoarse.

"...It's quite unique."

Anita Mui pushed up her sunglasses, and the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.

"Yes...it is quite well-designed."

Only Xiao Chen looked at the familiar house with a satisfied expression on his face.

Yes, it's exactly the same as I remember.

He was the first to push open the creaking wooden door and go inside.

"Wow!"

Dilraba, who was following behind, let out a gasp.