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

He meant well. After all, Liu Yifei has always been seen as a "fairy sister" in the public eye.

It just seems so incongruous to see her dressed in pretty clothes digging for food in the mud.

Liu Yifei simply smiled upon hearing this.

She knew Sha Yi meant well, but she wasn't the delicate type of girl.

Before she came, she had already decided that since she was here to experience life, she should try everything.

"It's okay, Brother Sha. I saw them planting trees on the show, and it looked quite interesting."

I'd like to try it too.

Her voice was soft, but her tone was firm.

Sha Wujing was met with a rebuff, but he wasn't embarrassed; he just laughed it off.

"Okay! I'll help you dig the hole later!"

The two chatted and laughed as they walked along the winding path toward the direction from which the smoke was rising.

Before long, the quaint wooden building came into view.

At this moment, the Mushroom House is at its liveliest time of day.

Because of their outstanding "performance" in planting trees in the previous period, they accumulated a lot of life points.

Xiao Chen waved his hand and exchanged the pork and flour for fresh pork.

Everyone decided to make dumplings!

Leslie Cheung kneading dough—he looks like a good family man.

Mei Yanfang was in charge of preparing the filling, which consisted of chives and pork, and the aroma was irresistible.

Dilraba and Xiao Chen sat to the side, one rolling out the dough and the other wrapping the filling, working together in perfect harmony.

Xiao Chen's fingers were long and slender, yet he made dumplings with remarkable skill and speed, each dumpling perfectly round.

Its edges are neat, like a pretty little gold ingot.

Dilraba rolled out dough that was thin and even, and all the same size, while humming a tuneless little tune.

The courtyard was filled with laughter and cheerful voices.

When Sha Yi and Liu Yifei pushed open the courtyard gate and entered the Mushroom House, this was the scene they saw.

The steaming dumplings, fresh from the pot, were placed on a large blue-and-white porcelain plate, emitting enticing white steam.

A dipping sauce made of minced garlic and vinegar was placed aside, its tangy and fragrant aroma wafting straight into one's nose.

Sha Yi stopped in his tracks instantly.

He sniffed hard, his eyes wide open like saucers, and he almost drooled.

"My God!"

He let out an exaggerated exclamation.

"What an amazing life! I'm telling you, I've been dreaming about this!"

"Oh my, I really do have a telepathic connection with Teacher Xiao Chen! I was just thinking about dumplings, and they're already cooked!"

His shout successfully attracted everyone's attention.

The four people who were busy in the courtyard all looked up at the same time.

Mei Yanfang was the first to react. She quickly wiped her hands on her apron and went to greet them with a smile.

"Oh dear! Our guests have arrived!"

Leslie Cheung also put down his work.

"Welcome, welcome!"

When Dilraba saw the person who had arrived, her eyes lit up and she exclaimed in surprise.

"It's the Fairy Sister and Bai Zhantang!"

Liu Yifei is now a household name and a popular young actress thanks to her role as "Zhao Ling'er," and she has a constant stream of film and television offers.

As for Sha Yi, since the broadcast of "My Own Swordsman", his face has become a regular feature on major TV stations, and his popularity among the people has reached its peak.

Even superstars like Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung are very familiar with this face.

"Hello, Anita Mui! Hello, Leslie Cheung!"

Sha Yi and Liu Yifei greeted the two legendary stars respectfully, their faces showing excitement at meeting their idols.

Liu Yifei's gaze immediately fell on the figure standing by the table, smiling and looking at her.

Years later, he has shed his youthful naiveté, and his features have become more defined and striking, so handsome that people dare not look directly at him.

Just standing there quietly, it seemed to gather the light of the entire courtyard.

"Ling'er, it's been a long time."

Xiao Chen's voice was gentle and warm, carrying a hint of the joy of a long-awaited reunion.

The word "Ling'er" instantly brought Liu Yifei back to the set of "Chinese Paladin" years ago.

The "Xiaoyao Brother" who always followed behind her and called her "Ling'er Sister".

Her eyes welled up slightly, and a genuine smile bloomed on her face. "Brother Xiaoyao."

Sha Yi was already rubbing his hands together impatiently as he approached the dining table.

"Hey, hey, hey, stop standing there!"

"These dumplings smell amazing! Can I have one?"

Xiao Chen greeted them with a smile.

"sure!"

"Please sit down, the dumplings are fresh out of the pot, just right. Try our cooking."

Sha Yi didn't stand on ceremony. He picked up a dumpling, rolled it in the dipping sauce, and stuffed it into his mouth in one bite.

"Mmm! Delicious!"

He grimaced from the burn, but still managed to mumble his praise.

"The filling is absolutely delicious! And the crust is so chewy!"

"Who wrapped this? That's amazing!"

His appearance, like a starving ghost reincarnated, successfully amused everyone.

Liu Yifei also sat down and ate the dumplings in small bites.

She is extremely strict with her carbohydrate intake in order to maintain her figure.

But today, these steaming hot dumplings, full of the warmth of home cooking, tempted her so much that she unknowingly ate several more than she should have.

A lively dumpling feast quickly brought everyone closer together.

After lunch, everyone decided to take a stroll around the village to digest their food and also to experience the local customs and culture.

The afternoon sun was warm but not scorching, and a gentle breeze swept across the fields, bringing with it the fragrance of rice.

The group strolled leisurely along the path at the village entrance, with the cameraman carrying his equipment and following at a distance.

Everyone chatted, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

Sha Yi fully utilized his comedic talent, delivering a constant stream of jokes that kept everyone laughing.

As they were walking, suddenly, a small figure rushed out from a side alley.

It was a little boy of about four or five years old, with a chubby face and two clear snot sticking out of his nose.

What's most eye-catching is that he was wearing open-crotch pants, and when he ran, his little bottom wiggled.

The child had a clear goal; like a small cannonball, he rushed straight towards Liu Yifei in the crowd.

Before anyone could react, he suddenly grabbed Liu Yifei's leg tightly.

"!"

Liu Yifei was startled by the sudden "attack". Looking down, she saw the child looking up with a dirty little face.

A pair of large, bright, black grape-like eyes looked at her and announced loudly in a muffled, childlike voice:

"Beautiful lady! I want this beautiful lady to be my wife!"

The air froze the moment those words were spoken.

They're recording a show right now!

Everyone was stunned by the child's bold words.

The cameraman's lens immediately focused on this dramatic scene.

Liu Yifei's face flushed red instantly, from her cheeks all the way to her ears. She was both annoyed and amused, but mostly embarrassed.

"Little... little one, could you please let go?"

She bent down, trying to reason with this "little suitor".