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

His colleague next to him, a senior film critic from the French magazine Cahiers du Cinéma, muttered to himself.

"Science fiction films... I never knew they could be made like this..."

"It doesn't have to be cold and dark, nor does it have to be filled with ugly aliens and viscous liquid."

"It can be beautiful, full of vitality, and as magnificent as a mythical epic..."

"This isn't a lack of imagination...it's...it's a miracle of imagination!"

They finally realized how ridiculous and narrow-minded their previous ideas were.

The lights came on, and reporters swarmed to the front row like madmen, eager to interview Xiao Chen.

"Mr. Xiao Chen! May I ask how you conceived the idea for Pandora?"

"Xiao Chen! What are your expectations for the film's box office performance?"

Will there be a sequel to this movie?

However, the person everyone was frantically searching for had already vanished without a trace.

Just like before the movie's release, he maintained his usual low profile.

The moment the applause began, he had already quietly left the cinema through a special passage, escorted by Wang Jinhua.

Hidden strength and name.

……

That night, Avatar completely ignited the entire internet.

The words "Avatar" have been flooding social media, forums, and online communities across China.

"Absolutely amazing! I declare Avatar the world's number one sci-fi film! No arguments allowed!"

"I've already booked my IMAX tickets for tomorrow's second viewing! You can never get enough of this kind of movie!"

"Pandora is so beautiful! After watching the movie, it felt like our world is all black and white. I want to quit my job and live in Pandora right now!"

"Xiao Shen is awesome! He really created a world!"

Foreign audiences went to the cinema expecting to see a joke or simply because they were drawn to Xiao Chen's face.

However, two and a half hours later, when they walked out of the theater, their expressions were exactly the same as those of domestic audiences—shocked, speechless, and their worldviews were being reshaped.

On Twitter, hashtags such as #Avatar#, #Pandora#, and #XiaoChenGenius# quickly topped the global trending searches.

"I take back all my previous foolish remarks, Xiao Chen, you are my god!"

"I apologize for my previous mockery! Avatar is the most beautiful movie I've ever seen, bar none!"

"Who would have thought that the person who saved the global film market in 2010 would be a 19-year-old boy from China?"

And those mainstream international media outlets that had previously ridiculed Avatar have now staged an unprecedented large-scale slap in the face.

The Hollywood Reporter: "An epic masterpiece that defines the future of cinema! James Cameron's throne has a successor!"

Variety: "Xiao Chen used Avatar to tell the world that technology and art can be perfectly integrated. He wasn't making a movie; he was creating a myth."

Empire magazine went so far as to give it a perfect score: "If you only plan to see one movie this year, it has to be Avatar. It will overturn your entire understanding of cinema."

Praises poured in like a tidal wave.

However, the boy who created the miracle at the center of it all seemed to be detached from it all.

The next day, while the whole world was going crazy for him, Xiao Chen had already returned to the set of "Empresses in the Palace" and changed into that bright yellow dragon robe.

"Your Majesty, you should go and send some mimosa flowers to Consort Xi."

The assistant director whispered a reminder.

Xiao Chen sat on the dragon throne, toying with a jade thumb ring in his hand.

Upon hearing this, he slowly raised his head, his eyes, which had been smiling just a second ago, instantly turning gloomy and suspicious.

"Oh? She certainly knows how to win my favor."

He sneered, slammed the jade thumb ring heavily onto the table, stood up, and stormed off.

He portrayed the coldness and majesty that belonged to emperors to the fullest extent.

"Click! Good! Passed!"

Director Zheng Xiaolong shouted excitedly.

Xiao Chen's portrayal of the emperor has limited screen time; he mostly serves as a background character, interspersed among the power struggles of the women in the harem.

His filming schedule was very focused, and coupled with his professionalism of never making mistakes, the progress was astonishingly fast.

On the same day that Avatar's global box office surpassed one billion US dollars, Xiao Chen also had his last scene in the "Empresses in the Palace" crew.

After filming the last shot, Zheng Xiaolong walked over and patted him hard on the shoulder.

"Xiao Chen, it's a pleasure doing business with you! Your emperor is absolutely brilliant!"

"Director Zheng, you're too kind. I've learned a lot from you," Xiao Chen said with a humble smile.

He didn't attend the wrap party; he simply said goodbye to the crew and got into the car to go back to the Mushroom House.

Filming for the sixth episode of "Back to Field" is about to begin.

……

Smoke curls from chimneys in the mountains.

A small wooden building stands quietly beside the fields, with fruits and vegetables growing in the yard and golden corn hanging under the eaves.

This is the Mushroom House, where "Back to Field" was filmed.

When Xiao Chen arrived, it was already afternoon.

He pushed open the half-closed courtyard gate and immediately saw three familiar figures in the courtyard.

Leslie Cheung, wearing a simple white shirt, was carefully brushing the fur of a Shiba Inu with a small brush.

Anita Mui squatted to the side, holding snacks in her hand, teasing the other one.

Meanwhile, 16-year-old Dilraba, dressed in sportswear and with her hair in a high ponytail, was running wildly in the yard with a colorful frisbee and her Shiba Inu named "Little H".

The girl's laughter was as clear and crisp as silver bells, echoing through the valley.

"Brother! Sister Mei! I'm back!"

Xiao Chen called out with a smile.

Upon hearing the sound, the three of them turned around at the same time.

Leslie Cheung put down the brush, a doting smile on his face.

"Ah Chen!"

Anita Mui stood up, her tone tinged with reproach, but her eyes were full of pride.

"You're finally back! The movie was such a success, why didn't you even take a couple more days off!"

Dilraba, who was covered in sweat from running, had her eyes light up the moment she saw Xiao Chen.

She tossed the frisbee aside and, like a happy little bird, pounced on Xiao Chen, giving him a big hug.

"Brother Chen! You're amazing! I've watched Avatar three times!"

The girl smelled of sunshine and grass, and her voice was full of adoration.

Xiao Chen smiled and ruffled her hair.

"Slow down, look at all that sweat."

Two Shiba Inu puppies, H and O, wagged their tails and came over, affectionately rubbing against Xiao Chen's trouser leg.

Xiao Chen noticed a brand-new, luxurious doghouse in the corner of the yard.

Little O also had a light-up bone toy hanging around its neck.

"Who sent this?"

He asked with a smile.

Leslie Cheung explained.

"After Jaylen and Xiaolin came last time, they absolutely adored these two little guys."

"After we got back, Jay Chou sent over a doghouse, saying it was for Little O's princess room."

"Xiao Lin sent a whole box of toys, saying he wanted to make Xiao H the coolest kid in the village."

Everyone laughed upon hearing this.