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

Xiao Chen whispered simultaneous interpretation in her ear.

When it was Guo Degang and Yu Qian's turn to go on stage, the whole audience erupted in applause.

Guo Degang stood behind the table and spoke calmly.

"I'm very pleased that so many people came today."

"Teacher Yu was also very happy. Just now backstage, she applied an extra two ounces of oil when she was getting her hair permed."

Yu Qian stood to the side, shrugging with an innocent expression.

"Never heard of it."

The whole room burst into laughter.

Avril was caught up in the atmosphere and started laughing, even though she had no idea what was so funny.

Guo Degang continued.

"Teacher Yu is a person of refined taste, and has three great hobbies in life."

He held up three fingers.

"Smoking, drinking, getting perms."

Yu Qian nodded in agreement.

"Hey! It's all over now, hasn't it!"

Guo Degang patted his chest and shouted.

"That's not all. Teacher Yu comes from a very wealthy and powerful family. His father, Old Master Wang, is quite a figure!"

"A Manchu of the Plain Black Banner, surnamed Aisin-Gioro Kuang!"

Yu Qian was taken aback.

"Aisin-Gioro Kuang?"

"Why are you carrying a basket?"

Guo Degang was very serious.

"They're rich, so when they go out to collect scraps, they need a basket to put them in!"

"Whoa—"

A chorus of boos and laughter erupted from the audience.

Xiao Chen, standing to the side, succinctly translated this punchline to Avril.

Avril was initially puzzled, but then instantly grasped the absurdity and humor of it all, bursting into laughter and leaning her body against Xiao Chen.

She never imagined that the art of language could be so interesting.

No elaborate stage or complicated props are needed; just the dialogue between two people can create such a strong comedic effect.

After listening to a stand-up comedy routine, Avril laughed until tears streamed down her face.

She watched the actors bowing and leaving the stage, then looked at Xiao Chen beside her with a relaxed smile, and a strong impulse welled up in her heart.

"Xiao, the culture of the Dragon Kingdom is truly fascinating."

She sighed sincerely.

"I want to learn Chinese well, and I want to understand every joke they tell."

Xiao Chen replied casually.

"OK."

"Next time you come, I'll take you to do something else."

A casual promise stirred up a huge wave in Avril's heart.

"Next time" is like a sweet promise to her.

She nodded vigorously, her blue eyes gleaming with an unprecedented determination.

It was already late at night when I left Deyun Club.

Xiao Chen didn't go straight home, but instead took her to Jingshan Park and climbed to the Wanchun Pavilion.

Standing at the highest point in Beijing, overlooking the night view below.

The Forbidden City's silhouette stands solemnly under the lights, while in the distance, the bustling traffic of Chang'an Avenue, shimmering with light, merges into a golden river.

Ancient and modern blend perfectly in this night.

The evening breeze ruffled Avril's long hair as she turned her head to look at Xiao Chen beside her.

His profile stood out sharply against the city's neon lights, his eyes deep and unfathomable, as if all the lights of the city were reflected in them.

The atmosphere was just right at that moment.

Avril took a deep breath, as if gathering all her courage, and asked softly.

"Xiao, can we... put on a concert together?"

Xiao Chen turned his head and looked at her with some surprise.

Avril's eyes held a hint of nervousness and anticipation as she continued.

"My birthday is coming up soon, so please... please consider this a birthday present for myself, okay?"

She knew that this request was somewhat abrupt, even a bit willful.

One is an Oscar-winning actor, and the other is a Grammy-winning diva. Their collaboration on a concert would definitely be a global sensation, requiring countless plans and preparations.

But she just wanted to stand on the stage with him, in front of the whole world, and sing the same song.

Looking into her cautious yet longing eyes, Xiao Chen remained silent for a moment.

Just as Avril's heart sank little by little, thinking that he was going to refuse her.

He suddenly laughed.

That smile shone brighter than any neon light in the night.

"no problem."

These three simple words, spoken lightly, carry an undeniable power.

What seemed like a huge request to her was nothing more than a trivial matter to him.

Avril was stunned, then overwhelmed with joy. She jumped up excitedly and hugged Xiao Chen's neck.

"Really? You really agreed?!"

"When have I ever lied to you?"

Xiao Chen's voice was filled with laughter as he let her cling to him like a koala.

The distant city was still bustling, but on the mountaintop at this moment, Avril felt that the whole world consisted only of her and him.

And a most beautiful dream that is about to come true.

The promise of the concert was like a pebble thrown into the center of a lake, creating ripples in Avril Lavigne's heart that lingered for a long time.

This immense joy even overshadowed the sorrow of impending separation, allowing her to sleep soundly until dawn.

The next morning, Avril walked out of the room wearing cute cartoon pajamas and rubbing her sleepy blue eyes.

Xiao Chen had finished his morning exercise and was sitting at the stone table in the courtyard reading the newspaper.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the grapevines, casting dappled shadows on him.

That flawless profile was like God's most outstanding work of art, making Avril's heart skip a beat.

Xiao Chen didn't even raise his head, as if he had eyes in the back of his head.

"morning."

"Good morning, Shaw." Avril sat down opposite him, her eyes...

She rested her chin on her hand, gazing intently at him, and said, "I've made up my mind."

Xiao Chen finally put down the newspaper and looked up at her.

"Um?"

The morning sunlight shone brightly in his dark pupils.

Avril's tone was extremely serious.

"I'll spend the rest of my time with you."

This decision surprised Xiao Chen. His schedule was very full, and he didn't have much time to spend with her.

Looking at his slightly raised eyebrows, Avril added.

"You don't need to worry about me, I'll just be your little follower."

"Wherever you go, I'll go. I want to see what you're like when you're not an actor or a singer."

She just wanted to spend more time with him, even if it was just quietly watching him.

Xiao Chen looked her over; the girl's blue eyes were filled with stubbornness and expectation.

He suddenly found it somewhat amusing that a world-renowned Grammy Award-winning diva actually wanted to be his follower.

Who would believe this if I told them?

He didn't ask any more questions, just shrugged indifferently with a faint smile on his lips.

"Sure, as long as you don't find it boring."

For him, this was really not a big deal.

Avril's eyes lit up instantly, as if she had received the best permission in the world.

She knew that once Xiao Chen agreed, he wouldn't go back on his word.

At nine o'clock in the morning, a black van pulled up in the underground parking garage of Shiba Culture.

When Xiao Chen led Avril, who was wearing sunglasses and a hat, through the company gate, the entire reception area fell into an eerie silence.

All the employees seemed to be put on pause, their eyes all fixed on us, filled with shock, curiosity, and disbelief.