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

In the entire Chinese music scene, who doesn't know that these two have been compared by the media and fans since their debut?

The headline "Two Heroes Battle for Supremacy" has been a staple of entertainment newspapers for the past few years.

Now, are they going to move the battlefield from award ceremonies and sales charts to the fields near the Mushroom House?

Xiao Chen could almost foresee the earth-shattering "chemical reaction" that would erupt in this small courtyard when the two met.

He was even somewhat looking forward to it.

Seeing those two superstars who once dominated the music scene, each with a hoe, sweating profusely in the mud.

That scene would definitely be more spectacular than any concert.

"Okay, one serving of curry beef."

Xiao Chen spoke into the phone in his usual calm and businesslike tone.

"Is there anything else you need?"

Lin Junjie on the other end of the phone seemed surprised by the calmness of the person answering the call, and paused for a moment before replying.

"Ah...no, thank you."

"You're welcome."

The phone hangs up.

The courtyard was completely silent.

Dilraba's mouth was agape, her eyes wide open. She looked at the phone, then at Xiao Chen, her face filled with excitement and disbelief.

"Brother Chen! Was that...was that JJ Lin Junjie?!"

"Um."

Xiao Chen responded lightly and took a sip of tea.

Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui finally snapped out of their shock, their faces beaming with smiles of glee as they watched the drama unfold.

"The production team really knows how to have fun."

Mui An-fang sighed.

"One wants braised pork rice, the other wants curry beef. Are these two kids trying to start a war here?"

Leslie Cheung smiled and patted Xiao Chen on the shoulder.

"Ah Chen, you're going to be busy now."

Xiao Chen put down his teacup, stood up, and stretched.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the grapevines, casting dappled shadows on him and outlining his tall and slender figure.

His face was so perfect from every angle that it made the surrounding scenery pale in comparison.

"It's good to be busy."

He chuckled softly, his voice tinged with mischief.

"Perfect timing! We still have quite a few trees left from the last planting, enough to exchange for some good ingredients."

"Let's go make lunch first. We need to be well-fed to have the energy for the 'battle'."

……

Lunch was a simple meal of four dishes and a soup.

Stir-fried tomatoes and eggs, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, Mapo tofu, and a pot of delicious mushroom soup.

These are all the most ordinary home-cooked dishes, but when Xiao Chen makes them, they seem to have some kind of magic, with perfect color, aroma, and taste, making people's mouths water.

Everyone sat around the stone table in the pavilion and ate to their heart's content.

On a summer afternoon, a gentle breeze carries the fragrance of grass and earth from the fields, creating a pleasant and peaceful atmosphere.

After finishing his meal, Leslie Cheung leaned back in his chair, patted his stomach contentedly, and then sighed as if he had remembered something.

"I wonder when these two big stars will arrive today?"

He looked toward the courtyard gate, his eyes filled with "expectation".

"I wish we could have come sooner."

Dilraba was clearing the dishes when she heard this and burst out laughing.

She understood exactly what Guo Rong meant.

"Yes, yes," she said, mimicking Leslie Cheung's tone, with an air of seriousness, "If you come early, you can help us finish planting all the trees this afternoon. Otherwise, with only a few of us today, the task will be quite heavy."

Mei Yanfang listened from the side, laughing so hard she was shaking.

Only Xiao Chen leaned against a pillar in the pavilion, watching the group sing and dance, his smile growing ever deeper.

He didn't say anything, just watched quietly, enjoying this rare moment of leisure.

Just then, as if in response to Leslie Cheung's "summons", a loud, energetic, and somewhat urgent shout suddenly came from the courtyard gate.

"Master—! I'm here—!"

That voice is so distinctive.

Everyone turned around to look.

A man dressed in trendy clothes, wearing a black baseball cap and sunglasses, was seen dragging a large suitcase and standing at the entrance of the Mushroom House.

Who else could it be but Jay Chou?

Leslie Cheung's eyes lit up instantly.

His expression was even more excited than when he received a lifetime achievement award at an awards ceremony.

He stood up from his chair and rushed towards the door with great enthusiasm.

"Hey! Jerome! You've finally arrived!"

That enthusiasm left Jay Chou, who was completely unaware of what was going on, feeling somewhat flattered.

He quickly took off his sunglasses, revealing his signature small eyes, and scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.

"Brother Guorong, you're too kind..."

He had assumed that when he came to participate in the program, people would at most greet him politely.

Who would have thought that this legendary movie star would personally rush out to help him with his luggage as if welcoming a family member?

"No need, no need, I can do it myself!"

Jay Chou tried to snatch the suitcase back from Leslie Cheung, only to find that the other man was incredibly strong.

They held on tightly, with an incredibly sincere smile on their faces.

"Don't mention it!"

"Once you're here, you're family!"

"Come in quickly, come in quickly!"

Without saying a word, Leslie Cheung dragged his suitcase with one hand and warmly put his arm around Jay Chou's shoulder with the other, leading him into the courtyard.

Jay Chou was so overwhelmed by the senior's enthusiasm that he didn't notice anything amiss.

In the pavilion not far away, his "master" Xiao Chen was watching him with his arms crossed, looking at him with amusement.

"Yes, you've come at just the right time."

The tone was meaningful.

Before Jay Chou could even savor the deeper meaning of those words, he felt as if he were being held up on both sides.

On one side is Leslie Cheung, whose strength is unbelievable.

On the other side was Dilraba, who had somehow gotten close to him. The little girl smiled innocently, but the hand that grabbed his arm was unusually strong.

"Come on, Jaylen, we'll take you somewhere nice!"

Dilraba's tone was full of excitement.

"Huh? Where to?"

Jay Chou was completely dumbfounded.

The welcome ceremony at the Mushroom House is so unique!

"Master! Master! Save me!"

He subconsciously cast a pleading look at Xiao Chen.

However, Xiao Chen simply shrugged at him, gave him a "I can't help you" look, then turned around and leisurely walked into the kitchen, as if to prepare afternoon tea.

Jay Chou's heart sank instantly.

He felt as if he had fallen into a huge "trap".

"Guoyong, Dilraba, where are we going?"

He was escorted by two men, one on each side, across the courtyard, and toward the open space behind the house.

Until he saw the neatly arranged saplings, and the hoes, shovels, and buckets piled up next to them...

He finally understood.

"No way?!"