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

Leslie Cheung stood to the side, watching these glamorous girls in the entertainment industry.

At this moment, however, he is like an ordinary person, working hard to plant a tree well, which makes me feel very emotional.

He recalled what Xiao Chen had said when he planned the program.

"I want to show everyone what life is like most authentically, away from the spotlight and the world of fame and fortune."

Now, he seems to understand a little.

In just one afternoon, the five of them actually planted more than thirty trees.

Looking at the new green on the hillside, everyone felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

This feeling is completely different from landing a big brand endorsement or starring in a popular TV series.

This is a joy that is rooted in the earth, simple yet profound.

They suddenly realized that the name "A Longing for Life" was really well chosen.

Just as everyone in the Mushroom House was working hard to make a living, a business van from the production crew slowly drove up the familiar dirt road at the village entrance, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The car door opened, and a stylishly dressed man wearing sunglasses stepped out.

He took off his sunglasses, revealing a highly recognizable face with thick, short eyebrows.

When he smiles, his mouth stretches into an exaggerated arc, giving him a cheeky and memorable look.

If there were any fans of "iPartment" here, they would immediately recognize him—isn't this Chen Chichi, the one who said "I am a good man, I am Zeng Xiaoxian"?

"iPartment" is a phenomenal sitcom that aired some time ago.

This script was selected by Xiao Chen from a large number of projects and recommended to Wang Jinhua.

He said the script had potential, and Wang Jinhua invested money without hesitation.

No one expected that this low-budget web series without any big-name stars would become such a huge hit as soon as it aired.

Its viewership ratings and online viewership directly surpassed several big-budget TV dramas produced at the same time.

The main actors in the show have also become the hottest new stars on the internet, with various memes and classic lines spreading everywhere.

As the male lead, Chen He is naturally the most popular one.

The company seized the opportunity and arranged for him to participate in the new variety show planned by Xiao Chen, hoping to further solidify his popularity.

Chen Chichi dragged his suitcase, curiously looking around at the somewhat backward-looking little village.

He remembered that before he came, in order to create some entertainment on the phone, he had deliberately ordered a dish called "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall" in a funny way.

Looking back now, he finds it funny.

In this remote and impoverished area, let alone Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, it's good enough to have meat to eat.

He didn't take it to heart at all, treating it as just a little joke he had planned for his appearance.

He had even already planned that when he saw Xiao Chen and the others, he would use his signature sly smile to say something.

"How about it? Was the food I ordered impressive enough?"

"Were you scared?"

He was smugly thinking about it, completely unaware that a huge "pit" was waiting for him ahead.

Meanwhile, inside the Mushroom House.

Xiao Chen was having a final "friendly negotiation" with the chief director about the production cost of "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall".

"Director, look, I've already traded ten trees for the chicken needed for this dish, so that's solved the problem."

"But those dried seafood items, like abalone and sea cucumber..."

Xiao Chen looked troubled.

The director looked at him warily.

"What are you planning to do now?"

Xiao Chen chuckled, revealing a set of pearly white teeth.

"I have a suggestion."

"Since the guest who ordered the food will be arriving soon, why don't we... let him change it himself?"

The director's eyes widened in surprise.

"Should we let him change it himself?"

Xiao Chen slapped his thigh.

"yes!"

"Can we set an exchange rate?"

"For example, ten trees can be exchanged for an abalone, and twenty trees can be exchanged for a sea cucumber."

"He ordered Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and he was told to grow as many trees as he needed for the ingredients."

"We can't finish planting them all..."

Xiao Chen gave a "kind" smile.

"You're not allowed to leave until you finish planting. You'll stay here, and we'll make Buddha Jumps Over the Wall for you whenever you finish planting."

"When should we let him leave?"

"hiss--"

The staff inside the tent all gasped in unison.

Good guy!

This is absolutely the devil among devils!

Just hearing Xiao Chen's plan, they had already begun to prepare for the upcoming arrival of that person.

The new guest, named Chen Chichi, felt a chill run down his spine.

This guy is probably going to plant all the trees he's going to plant for the whole year ahead of time on this show, right?

Chen Chichi carried his suitcase and walked unsteadily through the darkness of the night.

The mountain road wound its way through the mountains, and as he listened to the chirping of insects and the croaking of frogs, his heart pounded with anxiety.

There wasn't even a streetlamp in this desolate wilderness, and the cell phone signal was intermittent, making Chen Chichi increasingly uneasy.

He remembered his agent's instructions before he left, telling him to perform well and not to offend the seniors in the industry.

In his current situation, let alone performing well, he felt he would be lucky if he didn't get lost.

A gust of wind blew, and Chen Chichi couldn't help but wrap his coat tighter around himself.

He was actually a little nervous, after all, those traveling with him this time were all big names in the entertainment industry.

Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui are both top-tier superstars.

There's also Dilraba, who's been riding high lately, as well as Yang Mi, Tang Yan, and Liu Shishi, all popular young actresses.

The thought of living and eating with them filled him with both excitement and trepidation.

Not to mention, there's also Xiao Chen, the legendary all-around talent... He's an award-winning actor!

Will I, being so insignificant, feel out of place if I go?

Chen Chichi only came to his senses when his stomach rumbled.

He knew before he came that the show's main theme was "self-sufficiency," meaning that everyone had to prepare their own food and drink.

I didn't have high hopes for the food; I was just glad I could have something to eat.

But just then, a sliver of warm yellow light finally pierced through the dark mountain valley in the distance.

The light, like a mirage in the desert, instantly ignited hope in his heart.

We've arrived at the Mushroom House!

He quickened his pace, and as he approached the courtyard, a rich aroma of food wafted towards him.

The aroma, carrying the rustic charm of firewood and blending with the rich flavor of meat, is simply the most exquisite taste in the world.

Chen Chichi's stomach immediately protested; he was so hungry that his stomach was practically sticking to his back. The anxiety and tension he had felt earlier were mostly dispelled by the temptation of the food.

He subconsciously took a deep breath, not bothering to tidy his appearance, and followed the scent into the courtyard.

The moment he stepped into the courtyard, the scene before him stunned him.

In the center of the courtyard, under the warm yellow light, a cozy and harmonious scene unfolds.

In the kitchen, a figure was facing him sideways, with a tall and straight back, skillfully tossing the wok, and the profile of his face was exceptionally handsome in the firelight.

That was Xiao Chen!