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

Jiang Xin excitedly grabbed Xiao Chen's arm.

"Director, one more time! I'm getting it!"

Sure enough, when filming resumed, Jiang Xin's performance was completely transformed.

That eye roll, that sneer—it was as if Consort Hua had possessed him.

The director slapped his thigh excitedly, and Wang Jinhua, behind the monitor, also looked proud and honored.

She looked at the boy who was giving orders and then quietly retreated to a corner to drink hot water, and her heart was filled with emotion.

There really are some actors who are born for this job.

The filming of "Empresses in the Palace" was intense yet well-organized, and in the blink of an eye, it was time to record the fourth episode of "Back to Field".

Xiao Chen asked the crew for leave and took a car to the Mushroom House in Yunnan.

Outside the car window, the hustle and bustle of the city gradually faded away, replaced by rolling green hills and a clear blue sky.

When he pushed open that familiar wooden door, warm sunlight and the enthusiastic smiles of his older brothers and sisters rushed towards him.

"Ah Chen is back!"

Mei Yan was sitting in the courtyard drinking tea when she saw him. She immediately put down her teacup and came over to greet him.

Leslie Cheung also poked her head out of the kitchen, smiling and waving at him.

"Little brother, you've come at the right time. Dinner is ready."

In the courtyard, a girl in a floral dress was squatting on the ground, gently stroking two fluffy little creatures.

"Brother Chen!"

Hearing the voice, Dilraba turned around in surprise, her clear eyes sparkling as if filled with starlight.

She was holding a Shiba Inu in her arms, with another one following at her feet, wagging its tail and curiously observing the new guest.

"Oh, a new member has joined the family?"

Xiao Chen put down his luggage, walked over with a smile, ruffled Dilraba's hair, and then casually scratched the puppy's chin.

"Um!"

Dilraba proudly held up the puppy in her arms in front of him.

"My older siblings named them; this one is called Little H, and that one is called Little O."

Isn't it super cute!

Little H and Little O clearly liked this handsome older brother very much, sticking out their pink tongues and affectionately licking Xiao Chen's fingers.

Xiao Chen smiled.

"She's quite cute."

But in my heart I was thinking, "Great, now I have to take care of the dog too, in addition to taking care of the people."

Mei Yanfang watched them laughing and joking, and said.

"We also went to check on the chicken coop. The three chicks we replaced last time are growing very well."

"It's still a fluffy little ball, so cute."

The group chatted and laughed as they returned to the pavilion in the courtyard and sat down.

Leslie Cheung brought over a pot of freshly brewed Pu'er tea and poured it for everyone.

Mei Yanfang took a sip of tea and asked curiously.

"Speaking of which, we still don't know who the guests will be this time."

"Yes, the production team is very tight-lipped and won't reveal any information," Leslie Cheung chimed in.

Dilraba blinked her big eyes, looking expectant.

"Hoping for a pretty older sister!"

Xiao Chen leaned back lazily in his chair, took a sip of tea, and slowly began to speak.

"I'd actually like to see a few men."

The three of them looked at him at the same time.

"Um?"

Xiao Chen looked completely at ease.

"Men are stronger."

"That way I can get more work done."

"puff……"

Anita Mui almost spat out her tea.

Leslie Cheung and Dilraba were also at a loss for words, neither laughing nor crying.

Leslie Cheung smiled and pointed at him, her tone full of affection.

"You little devil, you're a real devil!"

Dilraba also joined in the commotion.

"Brother Chen is the biggest devil in the Mushroom House!"

Xiao Chen didn't refute, but just raised an eyebrow, looking like he was saying "I am who I am, a firework of a different color," which made everyone laugh.

The afternoon sun was warm and gentle, casting dappled light and shadow on the ground through the gaps in the grapevines.

A gentle breeze wafted by, carrying the sweet fragrance of flowers and grass.

Dilraba rested her chin on her hands and sighed contentedly.

"This place is so comfortable..."

She looked around the peaceful and beautiful courtyard, her eyes filled with longing.

"It would be nice if there were a swing under that tree."

She pointed to a large banyan tree in the corner of the courtyard and murmured to herself.

He does not mean that.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen put down his teacup and stood up.

"That's easy."

He had barely finished speaking when he reached the door of the storage room.

Before anyone could react, he had already pulled out an axe and a roll of thick hemp rope from inside.

Leslie Cheung seemed puzzled.

"Ah Chen, what are you doing?"

Xiao Chen didn't say anything, but he just weighed the axe in his hand and then walked to a pile of wood that the production team had prepared.

He chose a thick, flat plank, secured it with his feet, and then raised the axe high.

"Whoosh!"

The axe fell, sending wood chips flying.

One, two...

His wood-chopping movements were clean and efficient, with a strange sense of rhythm, full of powerful beauty.

Under the sunlight, the boy wore a simple white T-shirt and jeans, with fine beads of sweat on his forehead that slid down his well-defined jawline.

The muscles in the arms tighten and relax with each swing.

Dilraba was completely mesmerized.

She never knew that a man could look so handsome while doing manual labor.

Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui exchanged a glance, both seeing smiles and admiration in each other's eyes.

This younger brother is always like this, quietly doing everything.

Soon, a swing board of the right size was formed.

Xiao Chen then used a knife to carefully polish away the burrs on the edge of the wooden board and drilled holes at both ends.

Then, he threaded the thick hemp rope through the hole in the wooden board, tied a sturdy knot, and neatly swung the other end onto the thick branch of the banyan tree, securing it in no time.

And so, a simple yet sturdy swing was born.

It took no more than half an hour.

"alright."

Xiao Chen patted the sawdust off his hands and gestured with his chin toward Dilraba, who was still in a daze.

"Want to come and give it a try?"

"Wow!"

Dilraba then came to her senses and let out a surprised scream.

Like a happy little deer, she rushed to the swing, looking excitedly at the "masterpiece" before her, her eyes sparkling with disbelief.

"Brother Chen, you're amazing!"

She looked up at Xiao Chen, her eyes overflowing with admiration and joy.

The next second, the girl was so overwhelmed by the huge surprise that she did something that even startled herself.

She jumped up suddenly, opened her arms, and hugged Xiao Chen's neck tightly.

Then, she tiptoed and gently kissed his slightly cool cheek with her soft lips.

Like a dragonfly skimming the water, they part ways in an instant.

The air seemed to freeze at that moment.

Only the rustling of leaves in the wind could be heard in the courtyard.

After the kiss, Dilraba was stunned.

God!

What did I just do?!

A surge of heat shot up from the base of her neck to the top of her head, and her entire face instantly turned as red as a ripe tomato.

She could feel her heart pounding like a drum against Xiao Chen's chest, as if it were about to leap out of her throat.