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

In the courtyard of the Mushroom House, Time Stilled Mei Yanfang asked with a smile.

"How is it? Does it suit your taste?"

She and Leslie Cheung were already used to Xiao Chen's skills, and now they were more pleased to appreciate the amazement of others.

Avril snapped back to reality, nodded emphatically, and mumbled incoherently with meat still in her mouth.

"Amazing! It's the best food I've ever had! Shawn, you are a genius!"

(This is amazing, the best meal I've ever had.)

She was so excited that she was incoherent. She put down her chopsticks, suddenly jumped up from her seat, and rushed around the table to Xiao Chen's side.

Before anyone, including Xiao Chen himself, could react, Avril opened her arms, hugged his neck, leaned in, and kissed him on the cheek with a soft "chu".

Loud and crisp.

It also carries the sweet aroma of braised pork.

The whole world seemed to have been put on pause.

It's fixed.

Dilraba's chopsticks fell onto the table with a "clatter," her mouth slightly open, forgetting to close it.

Liu Yifei held the bowl, her knuckles turning white from the force, her eyes lowered.

Her long eyelashes concealed the turbulent emotions in her eyes, but her tightly pursed lips betrayed the turmoil within her.

Sha Yi's mouth was agape enough to fit an egg, his eyes darting back and forth between Xiao Chen and Avril, before finally letting out a suppressed "Holy crap."

Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui exchanged a glance, their eyes showing the same smile.

Anita Mui gently nudged Leslie Cheung with her elbow.

"Hey, look at our Ah Chen, he's even become popular overseas. His charm is irresistible."

Leslie Cheung took a sip of tea and said slowly.

"This child has been likable since he was little."

"When we were filming 'Farewell My Concubine,' all the girls in the crew would chase after him asking for candy."

Xiao Chen, at the center of the storm, merely tilted his head slightly, the warm, soft touch still lingering on his face.

He felt a little helpless, yet also amused, and gently patted Avril's back, who was still hanging around his neck.

"Alright, go eat, the food's getting cold."

His tone was as calm as if he were saying, "The weather is nice today," as if the kiss that had just ignited global entertainment headlines was merely a child's playful act.

Meanwhile, the program's monitoring room was in complete chaos.

The assistant director was sweating profusely with anxiety.

"Director! Director! What...what do we do? Should we call a halt?"

The director, holding his forehead, looked at the incredibly calm young man on the monitor, both amused and exasperated.

"Cut it! This part absolutely has to be cut!"

"My God, if this gets broadcast, servers worldwide will crash tomorrow!"

What else can we do?

Of course, we should pretend we didn't see it!

He waved.

"Keep filming, we can just cut it out in post-production."

"Remember, anyone who tells anyone about this tonight is fired!"

This is the "kiss of the century" between an Oscar-winning actor and a Grammy-winning actress; they wouldn't dare broadcast it even if they had ten times the courage!

After this little incident, the atmosphere at the dinner table became somewhat awkward.

Avril buried herself in her food with satisfaction, as if the earth-shattering act she had just performed had not been her doing at all.

Dilraba and Liu Yifei silently ate their rice, unable to swallow.

They knew in their hearts that Avril's actions were passionate and unrestrained in Western culture, but that undisguised intimacy and affection was like a thorn stuck in their hearts.

Xiao Chen seemed completely unaffected. He put a piece of fish on Leslie Cheung's plate and served Anita Mui a bowl of chicken soup.

They took very good care of them.

The meal ended amidst a mix of emotions, with some feeling happy and others feeling sad.

After everyone finished cleaning up the dishes, they sat in the pavilion in the courtyard to enjoy the cool air.

The summer night breeze carried a hint of coolness, dispelling the daytime heat, and the stars in the sky were numerous and bright.

Ivy hugged her knees, looked up at the starry sky, and suddenly turned her head, her green eyes sparkling in the night.

"Shawn, let's sing a song together."

Her tone was full of anticipation.

"We've known each other for so many years, you've written songs for me, and I've watched all your movies, but we've never sung together."

This suggestion piqued everyone's interest.

One is a Grammy Award-winning diva, and the other is an Oscar-winning actor who has won a Grammy Award. When these two work together, it's simply a divine performance!

Xiao Chen looked into her bright, sparkling eyes and smiled.

"OK."

He borrowed a wooden guitar from the production team, casually strummed the strings, and the clear, melodious sound rang out in the quiet night.

"What should we sing?"

Avril suggested.

"Let's talk about that song 'Lucky,' it's really popular right now."

Xiao Chen nodded, not surprised by this choice.

He held his guitar, his slender fingers dancing lightly on the strings, and a gentle and soothing prelude flowed out.

His voice was deep and magnetic, like a fine, aged wine.

With a slightly husky quality, it instantly captivated everyone's ears.

"Now I'm hearing you loud and clear..."

Avril's gaze remained fixed on him, and when it was her turn, she naturally took over.

Her voice was clear and penetrating, carrying the power unique to rock singers, but at this moment it was restrained and extremely gentle.

The two voices, one deep and mellow, the other clear and high-pitched, were strangely harmonious.

One is like the deep sea, the other like the vast sky, and they blend perfectly together at this moment.

The entire mushroom house fell silent.

The wind stopped, and the chirping of insects disappeared.

Everyone was captivated by the moving song.

Sha Yi stared wide-eyed, his face filled with ecstasy.

Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui closed their eyes, tapping their fingers gently to the rhythm, their faces showing appreciative smiles.

Dilraba gazed intently at the boy playing the guitar and softly singing under the moonlight.

At that moment, he seemed to be glowing.

But Liu Yifei's heart sank little by little.

She looked at the two people sitting side by side, one as dazzling as the sun, the other as cool as moonlight.

They are such a perfect match.

They are equally talented, both stand at the top of the world, and even their musical souls are so compatible.

Avril could openly express her love and cooperate with him without hesitation; they were like people from the same world.

And what about yourself?

I seem to only know how to peel garlic silently, feel jealous silently, and not even dare to say out loud that I like someone.

A tremendous sense of powerlessness enveloped her.

She felt like an outsider, only able to watch his brilliance from afar, unable to get close.

As she pondered, her eyes gradually dimmed, like stars going out.

The song ended, but the lingering melody still resonated.

After a long while, everyone seemed to wake up from a dream.

"Clap clap clap!"

Sha Yi was the first to applaud.

"It sounds so good! It really sounds so good!"

"If this were a concert, I'd be willing to spend a million on a ticket!"

Anita Mui commented with a smile.

"Ah Chen's singing skills have improved again."

"Miss Avril's singing skills are beyond question; your voices complement each other perfectly."