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

Lin Junjie took a deep breath and then slowly nodded.

"it is good."

"I'll compete with you."

In the midst of this tense, volatile atmosphere, the kitchen door was pushed open.

Xiao Chen carried out the last soup.

He seemed completely oblivious to the tense atmosphere in the courtyard, simply placing the soup steadily on the stone table, then taking off his apron and speaking calmly.

"Let's eat first."

"Whatever it is, let's talk after we've eaten."

Jay Chou and Lin Junjie exchanged a glance, each letting out a cold snort, before finally pulling out chairs and sitting down.

The rich, almost overwhelming aroma of meat, mixed with the bold spiciness of curry, and a hint of sweet, mellow broth,

As if it were alive, it forcefully burrowed into everyone's nasal cavity.

Just moments ago, Jay Chou and Lin Junjie were at loggerheads, but their Adam's apples bobbed involuntarily.

The flames of war ignited by the musicians' pride were quickly extinguished by the more primal desire for food.

"Gurgle..."

I don't know whose stomach rumbled first, breaking the silence in the yard.

Leslie Cheung was the first to react, and he smiled and nudged Jay Chou, who was still stunned.

"What are you waiting for? Let's grab some food!"

As he spoke, he darted to the stone table, picked up a bowl and chopsticks, and glanced at the two large pots of toppings.

His face was etched with the thought that adults don't make choices.

Anita Mui followed behind.

"Wow, Xiao Chen, you're so thoughtful!"

Looking at the pot of golden, thick curry and the other pot of glistening, dark brown braised pork, his eyes were full of praise and affection.

She knew the tastes of these two younger people: one preferred Southeast Asian flavors, and the other loved traditional Taiwanese style.

Xiao Chen, though not saying much, remembered everyone's preferences and acted so thoughtfully.

Dilraba had long since become Xiao Chen's number one fangirl, skipping and jumping around as she helped fetch the bowls and chopsticks.

Her bright, sparkling eyes reflected Xiao Chen's incredibly handsome profile under the night lights.

She praised sincerely, her voice as sweet as honey.

"Brother Xiao Chen, you're amazing!"

Xiao Chen just smiled, put down the soup spoon in his hand, and served himself a bowl of rice.

He didn't rush to pour the braising sauce over them, but instead served Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung each a bowl of lotus root and pork rib soup.

"Sister Mei, brother, have some soup to warm your stomach first."

The soup was simmered to perfection, with a few golden oil droplets floating on the milky white broth. The lotus root was soft and tender, the pork ribs were falling off the bone, and the aroma was irresistible.

Jay Chou and Lin Junjie exchanged a glance and snorted coldly, but their actions were surprisingly in sync.

The two of them stretched out their bowls almost simultaneously, their target clear.

Without hesitation, Jay Chou scooped up a large spoonful of braised pork, along with the sauce, and piled it generously over the snow-white rice.

The braised pork belly cubes, glistening with oil and alternating layers of fat and lean meat, released an irresistible aroma of soy sauce as they steamed.

He couldn't wait to take a big bite.

The next second, his eyes widened suddenly.

This...this is an amazing flavor!

The skin of the pork is soft, sticky, and chewy, the fat of the pork melts in your mouth, and the lean meat is tender and flavorful.

The perfectly balanced sweet and salty sauce coats every grain of rice, and the complex flavors of the spices explode on the tongue, leaving a subtle, lingering sweetness at the end.

This tastes better than any braised pork rice he's ever eaten at since childhood and is very proud of!

It tastes a hundred times better!

His chewing slowed down, and the displeasure on his face was replaced by a pure sense of happiness derived from the food.

On the other side, Lin Junjie elegantly poured golden curry sauce over the rice.

The curry contains large chunks of potatoes, carrots, and chicken, and it looks incredibly appetizing.

He scooped up a spoonful and put it in his mouth.

Instantly, a mild yet complex spicy aroma filled the entire mouth.

The richness of coconut milk balances the sharpness of the spices, the potatoes are soft and fluffy, the chicken is tender and smooth, and the aftertaste carries a subtle hint of fruit acidity, which is refreshing and helps to cut through the richness.

Lin Junjie's eyes lit up, and his signature smiling eyes curved into beautiful crescent moons.

He couldn't resist taking another big bite and letting out a satisfied sigh.

"Wow... Xiao Chen, your curry is amazing!"

He looked at Xiao Chen, his face full of amazement.

"It's more authentic than any curry I've ever had in Singapore—no, it's much tastier!"

Not to be outdone, Jay Chou stuffed his mouth full of rice and shouted indistinctly.

"Master! Your braised pork rice is absolutely amazing!"

"Even my mom's cooking isn't as good as yours!"

His calling him "Master" was a genuine expression of his admiration.

Even his cooking is so amazing, Jay Chou's little bit of pride has been completely crushed.

He swallowed the food in his mouth in a few bites, his eyes shining as he looked at Xiao Chen.

"Master, you're such a great cook! Can you teach me sometime?"

Xiao Chen slowly sipped his soup. Upon hearing this, he raised his eyelids, and his peach blossom eyes shone brightly under the light, making one's heart skip a beat.

He curled his lips slightly, with a hint of mockery.

"Teach me? And then use this trick to woo girls?"

"puff--"

Leslie Cheung almost spat out his soup. He covered his mouth and laughed so hard his shoulders shook.

Mei Yanfang couldn't help but chuckle, giving Xiao Chen a reproachful glare, though her eyes were full of laughter.

Dilraba laughed heartily, her eyes conveying a knowing look as she looked at Jay Chou.

Everyone in the courtyard knows that Jay Chou has been involved in a constant stream of scandals since his debut.

From female singers to female anchors, the list of his rumored girlfriends is longer than the tracklist of his albums.

Even with his thick skin, Jay Chou couldn't take it anymore after being teased by Xiao Chen in public.

His cool face instantly turned red, and he scratched the back of his head somewhat embarrassedly.

She gave a rare, shy, and bashful smile, muttering to herself.

"No...no way..."

His demeanor was completely different from his arrogant self who had just been shouting that he wanted to "fight it out."

The contrast was so endearing that it made everyone laugh even harder.

The meal proceeded in such a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

At the dinner table, the conversation naturally returned to music.

Leslie Cheung talked about his new album, which he is currently preparing, and shared some new ideas about the arrangement.

Anita Mui remarked on the changes in the music scene, feeling that the music of the new generation is becoming increasingly vibrant.

Lin Junjie, known as a "walking CD" (a term referring to a powerful, resonant vocal artist), shared his insights on singing techniques and live performance.

Jay Chou, the R&B king of the Chinese music scene, also changed his shyness from before and became very talkative when talking about music.

He talked about the arrangement structure and the use of Chinese elements, his eyes shining with confidence.

What's unusual is that Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui were unusually talkative today.

Perhaps it was the taste of home that Xiao Chen's cooking had, or perhaps it was the influence of the young people around them who loved music.

They set aside their seniority and interacted with everyone like friends, sharing the musical stories of their golden age.