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

Let alone the three women, even the two grown men, Sha Yi and Zhang Guorong, felt their legs go weak when they saw this thing.

This is deep in the mountains and forests!

Does anyone know if this snake is poisonous?

The atmosphere in the courtyard instantly became extremely tense, and the program crew members who came over also looked panicked and at a loss.

Snakes didn't appear in the previous episodes when they were being recorded.

Why are there snakes all of a sudden today?

At this tense moment, only Xiao Chen remained unusually calm.

His gaze lingered on the snake for two seconds, then his brow relaxed.

"Don't be afraid, it's a rat snake, it's not poisonous."

His voice wasn't loud, but it acted like a tranquilizer, instantly calming everyone's panicked hearts.

The production team breathed a sigh of relief.

It's good that it's not poisonous.

If this is poisonous, then it would truly be an accident.

After saying that, Xiao Chen gently patted Dilraba and Liu Yifei, who were still clinging to him, signaling them to let go.

The two girls shyly let go of Xiao Chen's hands.

They had been holding Xiao Chen very tightly because they were scared, but now that they had relaxed, they were all a little embarrassed.

Xiao Chen didn't have any particular thoughts on this, but instead looked at the snake.

Then, to everyone's astonishment, he walked barefoot, step by step, toward the snake.

Leslie Cheung hurriedly called out.

"Ah Chen! What are you doing! It's dangerous!"

Anita Mui's heart was in her throat.

"Ah Chen! Don't go over there!"

The show's director was terrified.

My goodness!

What is Xiao Chen's net worth?

Oscar winner!

International superstar!

She is still the artist most valued by their boss, Wang Jinhua.

If he gets bitten by a snake and something happens to him, let alone his show, even selling the entire TV station wouldn't be enough to cover the losses!

The director yelled at the production assistant beside him.

"Quick! Go get the tools! Quick!"

However, it was all too late.

Xiao Chen's movements were as fast as lightning.

Just as the rat snake warily raised its head, preparing to attack,

Xiao Chen suddenly ducked, his right hand flashing out like lightning, and precisely pinched the snake's vital spot!

The entire process was fluid, clean, and efficient, even possessing a kind of violent beauty.

The snake that had been so arrogant just moments before was now held in Xiao Chen's hand like a limp noodle.

He could only weakly twist his body.

The entire venue was deathly silent.

Everyone was stunned by what they saw.

Dilraba, Liu Yifei, and Mei Yanfang stared wide-eyed, their mouths slightly agape, having completely forgotten their fear, their faces filled only with disbelief and...admiration.

Sha Yi and Zhang Guorong were also dumbfounded. They stared at Xiao Chen, who was holding a snake with one hand and looked as calm as if he had just picked up a rope from the ground. They were speechless for a moment.

This...this is too intense!

Catching a snake with bare hands?!

Is this still the same charming young nobleman who captivated audiences on screen?

This guy is clearly a wilderness survival expert!

The most shocked person was the production team.

As they looked at the man in the camera, they had only one thought in their minds: This episode's ratings are going to explode!

She's incredibly versatile.

After this episode airs, I wonder how many girls will scream because of Xiao Chen's actions.

Their problem-solving skills are absolutely top-notch!

Xiao Chen, carrying the snake, turned around and met the stunned faces of the entire courtyard.

He spoke casually, as if nothing had happened.

"Alright, it's fine now, I'll put it back in the field."

After saying that, he picked up the snake and strode out of the courtyard.

Only when his figure disappeared into the night did the crowd snap out of their daze and erupt in a clamor of relief.

A few minutes later, Xiao Chen returned, his hands empty.

He walked up to the pale-faced director and said calmly.

"From now on, sprinkle realgar powder around the mushroom house, and snakes and insects won't dare to come in easily."

The director snapped out of his daze and nodded vigorously.

"Ah? Oh! Okay! Okay, Teacher Xiao Chen!"

"I'll get it done right away! I'll have someone take care of it immediately!"

After this little incident, no one was sleepy anymore. Xiao Chen comforted a few girls for a few more minutes, and only after confirming that they were calm did everyone go back to their rooms.

But tonight, a few people are destined to have a sleepless night.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Xiao Chen got up and practiced a set of boxing moves in the yard.

He prepared breakfast: millet porridge with several refreshing side dishes.

As everyone ate breakfast, still reminiscing about the thrilling scene from the previous night, their gazes towards Xiao Chen held a newfound respect.

Just then, the sound of a motor came from outside the gate of the Mushroom House, growing louder as it approached.

Immediately afterwards, a gruff voice rang out at the doorway:

"Excuse me, is this the Mushroom House? Is Mr. Xiao Chen here?"

Everyone looked up curiously and saw a slightly worn pickup truck parked at the entrance, and a dark-skinned man jumped out of the driver's seat.

Upon hearing the word "bookstore," everyone immediately pictured the shopping cart overflowing with workbooks from yesterday.

They all stood up at the same time and looked towards the back of the pickup truck.

Then, everyone gasped... no, they took a deep breath.

The small pickup truck bed was piled high with brand-new books and scrolls.

They were densely packed together, layer upon layer, piled up like a small mountain!

Under the sunlight, those brightly colored covers—"Huanggang," "Golden Paper," "Must-Read"—shimmer with the light of knowledge (or rather, terror).

Dilraba's eyes were glued to the screen.

She murmured to herself.

"My God... I've never seen so many workbooks in my entire life, except in bookstores..."

She turned her head and looked at Xiao Chen with the eyes of someone looking at a "devil," her voice trembling.

"How long will this take?"

Xiao Chen picked up the bowl, took a sip of porridge, and then slowly put it down.

He looked at the "mountain of books" and a wicked smile crept onto his lips.

That smile, in the morning sunlight, appeared exceptionally radiant, yet also exceptionally "cruel."

"Until he dares not go out and flirt with girls anymore!"

"puff--!"

Sha Yi just took a sip of porridge and immediately spat it out.

The others also instantly broke down in laughter, laughing so hard they were doubled over and staggering.

This witty remark, which was truly the finishing touch, almost sent everyone packing.

"Walk!"

Xiao Chen wiped his mouth, stood up triumphantly, and waved his hand.

"Now that we're full, let's go bring some warmth to Er Gouzi!"

Upon hearing this, everyone perked up, and their faces lit up with mischievous smiles, as if they were eager to see more drama unfold.

They were also eager to see what would happen when Er Gouzi received this "warmth" from Brother Xiao Chen.

What an absolutely incredible expression that will be on their faces!