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

He turned around and walked back towards the director's tent, his steps becoming lighter.

I was just thinking about how to bargain, and here comes the excuse that came to me.

The director had just gotten up and was drinking water from a large teacup when he saw Xiao Chen stroll in. His eyelids twitched.

He asked warily.

"What are you planning to do now?"

Xiao Chen spread his hands innocently.

"Director, the new guest has ordered."

The director frowned.

"What did you order?"

Xiao Chen spoke.

"Buddha Jumps Over the Wall".

"puff--!"

The director spat out a mouthful of hot tea, but luckily he dodged quickly, otherwise it would have sprayed all over Xiao Chen.

He stared wide-eyed at Xiao Chen as if he were a monster.

"Buddha Jumps Over the Wall? You agreed?"

Xiao Chen nodded and said it as a matter of course.

"I agreed."

"It's their first time here, we can't just refuse to eat what they've ordered, can we?"

"How impolite."

The director's eyes widened, and he pointed at Xiao Chen, speechless.

"What...what will you use to make it?"

Do you know how many ingredients are needed to make Buddha Jumps Over the Wall?

"Abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin... Do you think this is the kitchen of a five-star hotel?!"

Previously, the director would have been happy to give the guests credit so they could do more work.

but now……

The director is afraid that Xiao Chen will pull some crazy move again!

Xiao Chen looked at him with a smile.

"I know."

"That's why I've come to discuss this with you."

He moved a small stool, sat down in front of the director, and began to count the accounts on his fingers.

"Look, director, our show is all about self-sufficiency, right?"

"Although Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is complicated, it's not entirely impossible to make."

"We can raise chickens ourselves."

"We can grow some vegetables ourselves."

"As for those rare and expensive delicacies..."

Xiao Chen drawled out his words, his gaze fixed intently on the director.

"We have to earn it through our hard work."

The director felt a chill run down his spine, a sense of foreboding washing over him.

"How would you like to change it?"

"Simple."

Xiao Chen snapped his fingers.

"I don't want much. Ten trees for three chicks, plus seeds for scallions, garlic sprouts, cabbage, and chili peppers. That's not much, is it?"

The director's voice rose another eight octaves.

"Ten trees?!"

"You just sneaked out with your men yesterday! And you're trying to get something for nothing today?!"

The director knew Xiao Chen had ulterior motives!

Using the excuse that the guest wanted to eat Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, they bargained with him here.

The ultimate goal is to exchange ten trees for chicks and vegetable seeds!

Xiao Chen looked serious.

"How can this be considered getting something for nothing?"

"This is on credit."

"We may not have that many trees on paper yet, but there's strength in numbers."

"Guorong and the others went out to plant trees early this morning, and they should be able to plant dozens of trees this afternoon without any problem."

He leaned closer, lowered his voice, and sounded like a devil tempting people to fall.

"Besides, director, think about it, the guest ordered Buddha Jumps Over the Wall."

"We went through countless hardships, planting trees and raising livestock, and finally we actually managed to make this dish. What a great way to make the show!"

"How inspiring?"

"How well does it fit the theme of our program?"

The director was stunned by what he said.

I don't know what the connection is between chicks, vegetable seeds, and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.

But it seems... to make some sense?

The participants were more willing to grow their own vegetables.

Xiao Chen continued his efforts.

"Furthermore, the guests who order this dish also have to put in the corresponding effort, right?"

"When the time comes, whoever wants to eat Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, just ask them for the tree."

"You're not allowed to leave until you've planted at least one hundred trees!"

"See, isn't this creating another viral sensation?"

One hundred trees?!

The director gasped.

Looking at Xiao Chen's innocent and harmless smile, he felt a chill run down his spine.

That kid is a devil!

However, the idea does sound... very appealing.

After a fierce internal struggle, the director finally gritted his teeth and nodded.

"Okay! We'll do it your way!"

"But we don't have enough trees, you'll have to make up for it with something else!"

Xiao Chen readily agreed.

"no problem!"

Soon, three fluffy, chirping yellow chicks, along with several simply packaged packets of seeds, were in Xiao Chen's hands.

Xiao Chen returned to the Mushroom House with his things, satisfied. Mei Yanfang was cleaning the yard.

"Sister Mei, come on, lend a hand."

Mui Yim-fong's eyes lit up when she saw what he was holding.

"Oh, where did these little chicks come from?"

Xiao Chen said with a smile.

"Borrowed" from the director.

"Let's settle them in first, then plant these seeds."

The two of them worked together, first finding some wooden planks and wire mesh to enclose the chicken coop.

To prevent these chicks from taking random pictures.

Then they laid out dry hay and put the three little guys inside.

Watching the chicks pecking curiously around in the nest, Mei Yanfang's face broke into a loving smile.

Afterwards, the two carried hoes to the small vegetable garden next to the house.

The soil was somewhat compacted, so Xiao Chen was in charge of turning it over, while Mei Yanfang followed behind, using a small hoe to break up the large clumps of soil.

The sun is just right, the breeze is not dry.

The two chatted as they worked, talking about trivial everyday things.

The atmosphere was warm and peaceful, as if they weren't filming a TV show, but rather running their own real home.

On the other side, on the hillside.

The "tree-planting team" consisting of Leslie Cheung, Dilraba Dilmurat, Yang Mi, Tang Yan, and Liu Shishi is working enthusiastically.

Having learned from yesterday's experience, Leslie Cheung and Dilraba have mastered the techniques of planting trees.

Leslie Cheung demonstrated while speaking to Yang Mi and the others.

"Look, this hole needs to be dug deeper so that the sapling's roots can fully spread out."

"When filling the soil, first fill the top layer, then tamp it down, and finally water it thoroughly."

Dilraba acted like a little teacher, guiding Liu Shishi and Tang Yan step by step.

"Sister Shishi, you need to pack this soil down a bit tighter, otherwise it will fall over in the wind."

"Sister Yan, don't water it too much, or the roots will rot."

With guidance from experienced colleagues and "skilled workers," Yang Mi and her two companions quickly got the hang of it.

The five people worked together, with some digging holes, some planting seedlings, and some filling in the soil, and their efficiency was surprisingly high.

Sweat soaked their clothes, and mud covered their faces and hands, but each of them wore a genuine smile.

Yang Mi wiped her sweat while joking.

Hey, do you guys think if our fans saw us like this, they'd think we'd switched careers and become farmers?

Tang Yan, supporting her lower back, said breathlessly.

"I have to say, although it's tiring, it's actually quite interesting."

"It's much more fun than spending all day on set reciting lines."

Liu Shishi nodded as well.

"yes."

She looked at the rows of newly planted saplings in front of her, her eyes sparkling.

"I feel very grounded and have a great sense of accomplishment."