The morning mist had not yet dissipated when the wooden door of the Mushroom House creaked open.

Xiao Chen stood in the yard, watching Aunt Li, carrying an empty basket, lead Er Gouzi away into the distance.

He looked down at the basket of fresh vegetables and the clucking hen, a warm glint in his eyes.

This is much more interesting than listening to those empty speeches on the Hollywood awards stage.

"Xiao Chen, giving out perks so early in the morning?"

Leslie Cheung pushed open the door, his hair slightly disheveled, but his face, favored by time, remained as gentle and refined as jade.

He was wearing a dark blue silk robe, and his eyes and brows showed a hint of languor from just waking up.

Xiao Chen turned his head and winked at him, his deep eyes, which could drive movie fans around the world crazy, were now full of mischief.

"Brother Rong, those are local specialties from Aunt Li. You're in for a treat at noon."

His voice was clear and bright, carrying the unique vitality of a young man, yet it was also composed.

When Leslie Cheung saw the local specialties in Xiao Chen's hands, her anticipation grew even stronger.

He knew Xiao Chen's skills best and didn't know how Xiao Chen planned to handle these local specialties today.

Liu Yifei also came out of the house at this time, her fair face still bearing traces of crying from the night before.

But the moment she saw Xiao Chen's profile, which was gilded by the sunlight, her heart skipped a beat.

This man, at the age of nineteen, is already a top superstar who has won an Oscar and has a net worth of hundreds of millions.

But in front of you, he's always like the big brother next door, his sweet words making you forget all your troubles.

"Let's plant trees! Don't just stand there, get moving!"

Mei Yanfang's voice came from the kitchen, carrying a touch of sassiness.

When Mui Yan-Fong woke up this morning, she felt refreshed. After staying at the Mushroom House for so long, she felt much more vibrant.

Returning to the fields is still the best way to nourish people.

According to the original plan, the work that I skipped yesterday must be made up for today.

Leslie Cheung sighed and resignedly picked up the shovel leaning against the wall.

He casually patted Sha Yi, who had just come out.

"Brother Sha, let's go experience life."

Leslie Cheung could tell that Sha Yi was very approachable, so he treated this junior colleague well.

They've only known each other for two days, but he's already joking around with Sha Yi.

Before Sha Yi could react, a heavy hoe was shoved into his hand.

He glanced at Leslie Cheung, then at Dilraba, who was tying her hair into a ponytail next to him.

"Brothers and sisters, are we going to lease this entire barren mountain?"

Dilraba chuckled, revealing two adorable little tiger teeth.

"Teacher Sha, this is a mandatory task to change the ingredients for Brother Chen."

The sixteen-year-old girl already possessed a striking beauty, and her gaze towards Xiao Chen was filled with admiration.

As the planner and "head chef," Xiao Chen was forced by Mei Yanfang to stay behind and deal with those old hens.

So, the tree-planting team, led by Leslie Cheung, set off with Sha Yi, Dilraba Dilmurat, Liu Yifei, and Avril Lavigne.

Because it had rained last night, the muddy ground on the mountain was a bit slippery.

Avril Lavigne was dressed in punk-style casual wear, and her Dr. Martens boots looked out of place in the mud.

She followed behind Leslie Cheung, her blue eyes darting around, clearly not focused on the tree pit.

When she was fifteen, she lived next door to Xiao Chen in California for a few months.

At that time, Xiao Chen had just filmed "Home Alone," playing a mischievous little devil.

From the first time Avril met Xiao Chen, she fell in love with him at first sight. Over the years, Avril has tried to confess her feelings to Xiao Chen, but he has never accepted her.

As a result, Xiao Chen is now like a fog to her, and they simply haven't had the extra time to get to know him better.

Avril suddenly moved closer to Leslie Cheung and asked in slightly broken Chinese.

"Brother Rong, what's Chen's favorite food? Or, what does he dislike?"

Over the years, Avril has secretly learned Chinese, but she hasn't learned it very well.

Therefore, Avril didn't dare to speak in front of Xiao Chen.

She planned to surprise Xiao Chen after she had mastered speaking Chinese!

Zhang Guorong paused for a moment before carefully placing a sapling into the pit.

He turned his head and looked at Avril's face, which was full of curiosity, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"This question really stumped me."

Liu Yifei and Dilraba, standing next to each other, simultaneously slowed down their movements.

They almost simultaneously pricked up their ears, and even the sound of shoveling dirt became much quieter.

Any secret about Xiao Chen, even the slightest quirk in his life, is enough to become a treasure in their hearts.

Leslie Cheung straightened up, rubbed his slightly sore shoulders, and his eyes revealed a deep meaning.

"Chenzai is such a considerate kid. He'll go along with anything that everyone likes."

"He's like a glass of lukewarm water; you feel like he's everywhere, but it's hard to catch a glimpse of his edge."

"If we were to say that his only obsession is acting, it would probably be acting."

At this point, Leslie Cheung's tone became serious and respectful.

"He is a complete acting fanatic; he is truly willing to give everything for a role."

Leslie Cheung still feels uneasy when he recalls Xiao Chen's condition during the filming of "Farewell My Concubine" and "Titanic".

That was a soul-shaking experience, risking one's life for a single shot.

Avril thoughtfully tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

That's the truth. The whole world knows that the Chinese boy named Xiao Chen is a miracle in the film industry.

But what she wanted were those more private, more down-to-earth details.

"I get it, he's a magician who hides himself behind his roles."

Avril muttered something to herself.

Sha Yi, who was standing to the side, listened to the whispers of the group, especially Avril's few words in English.

Although he couldn't understand it, he could sense the "desire to explore" in the atmosphere.

"Hey, you big stars, what are you whispering about? Are you trying to bully me because I didn't pass my English proficiency test?"

Sha Yi leaned on his hoe, looking at them with a puzzled expression.

Leslie Cheung, intending to tease him, looked up and spouted nonsense with a straight face.

"Brother Sha, Avril just praised you, saying you're the most handsome Chinese man she's ever seen."

Upon hearing this, Sha Yi's big eyes lit up instantly.

"Wow, really? This girl has a sharp eye; she saw right through me."

He happily ran his fingers through his hair and struck what he thought was a very handsome pose.

"Actually, I'm a very low-key person, extremely low-key."

Liu Yifei couldn't help but laugh out loud, and quickly lowered her head to pretend to fill the hole with soil.

Dilraba was so happy that she almost broke the sapling by stepping on it.

Sha Yi was so engrossed in his self-admiration that he didn't even notice the mud on his hands.

His casual smearing of his hair resulted in several large streaks of black mud on his forehead and scalp.

He looks like a comedian who just crawled out of a coal mine.

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