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

A rich aroma of meat instantly captivated their sense of smell.

On the table in the center of the courtyard, a huge iron pot was bubbling away, steaming hot – the stewed goose they had ordered.

Large chunks of goose meat are stewed until tender and fall off the bone, with a rich broth. Golden cornbread sticks to the side of the pot, soaked in the broth and glistening with oil.

Next to it were several home-style dishes that Xiao Chen had cooked with the ingredients he had just bought that afternoon, all of which looked and smelled delicious.

Yang Zi let out an exaggerated shout.

"My God!"

"Xiao Chen! What kind of divine skill is this?! I can't even smell it!"

Song Dandan was even more generous with her praise.

"With Ah Chen's cooking skills, I think he could open a restaurant right away, and it'd be packed every day!"

Everyone took their seats and eagerly began to eat.

The goose meat melts in your mouth, soaking up the essence of the broth, with a savory and slightly sweet aftertaste.

The potatoes and glass noodles in the pot were stewed until they were soft and flavorful, so delicious that you couldn't stop eating them.

Everyone ate until their bellies were full and they were completely satisfied.

After a satisfying meal, Song Dandan's gaze was drawn to a brand-new karaoke machine in the corner of the courtyard.

"Huh? Where did this thing come from?"

Xiao Chen explained with a smile.

"It was a gift from Brother Hua."

Song Dandan's eyes lit up, and she slapped her thigh.

"That's great! Come on, let everyone witness your Dandan's karaoke queen days!"

She picked up the microphone and boldly requested one of her signature songs – "Heart on Fire".

"My heart is burning, my heart is burning, my heart opens for you..."

As soon as Song Dandan opened her mouth, her unique voice and slightly humorous performance instantly ignited the atmosphere of the entire audience.

As she sang, she twisted her body, making everyone laugh heartily.

After the song ended, thunderous applause erupted.

With Song Dandan leading the way, everyone relaxed.

Anita Mui picked up the microphone and sang "Woman Flower" with deep emotion and lingering feelings.

Her singing voice flowed through the quiet night, as if carrying a story, captivating everyone who heard it.

Even the crew members were so captivated by the performance that they forgot to film.

Leslie Cheung chose one of his own songs, "The Wind Continues to Blow." He didn't use many techniques; he simply leaned back in the beanbag chair, closed his eyes, and sang softly.

That unique tenderness and affection made the air in the whole courtyard feel lingering and sweet.

When it comes to the younger generation, the style changes drastically.

Dilraba and Yang Zi sang a duet of "Curved Eyelashes." The two youthful and beautiful girls sang and danced energetically, turning the venue into a mini concert.

Finally, the microphone was handed to Xiao Chen.

Everyone fell silent, staring intently at him.

Xiao Chen didn't refuse. After thinking for a moment, he chose the song "Baby".

This song, which he wrote himself, became a global hit and won a Grammy, has a completely different feel when sung by him.

There was no stage, no dazzling lights, only the starry sky overhead and the warm lights in the courtyard.

He simply sat casually on a high stool, his fingertips tapping out a rhythm.

Her clear yet magnetic voice, like an electric current, instantly struck the hearts of everyone present.

The smooth vocal transitions, the precise rhythm, and the eyes that seemed to hold a galaxy when she sang—all of these made it impossible for anyone not to be captivated.

When the chorus came on, everyone couldn't help but hum along softly.

"Baby, baby, baby, oh~"

Singing, laughter, and applause echoed through the courtyard of the Mushroom House, creating a most moving symphony.

Even the guy carrying the camera couldn't resist joining in the sing-along.

The entire production team was deeply touched by this joyful and harmonious atmosphere.

That night, they sang many songs, from classic oldies to popular hits, as if trying to dispel all their troubles with their singing.

After a crazy night, everyone was exhausted and fell asleep almost immediately.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, everyone in the Mushroom House was woken up by the director's loudspeaker.

"Time to the market! The market-going team is ready to go!"

As everyone groggily walked out of the room, the production team handed them an envelope.

When Xiao Chen opened it, there was only one lonely red banknote inside—100 yuan.

Dilraba stared at the 100 yuan, unable to believe her eyes.

"Director, are you kidding me?"

"There are so many of us, and we're only getting 100 yuan?"

The director smiled like a cunning old fox.

"That's right. And there's another rule—no facial recognition allowed throughout the entire process."

"You must use this 100 yuan to buy all the ingredients we need for lunch and dinner, just like ordinary people."

"what?"

Yang Zi let out a wail.

"How is this possible!"

Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung also felt that this was an impossible task.

Only Xiao Chen, seeing the director's amused expression, calmly put the money into his pocket.

Then he said to the two girls who looked worried.

"Let's go, let's go look around first."

The group set off in a grand procession.

The market was packed with people, filled with the sounds of vendors hawking their wares and haggling over prices, creating a vibrant atmosphere of daily life.

Dilraba and Yang Zi were quickly attracted by the various snacks on the roadside.

"Xiao Chen! I want to eat that sugar painting!"

"Bro! That roasted sweet potato looks so delicious!"

The two girls looked at Xiao Chen expectantly, and Xiao Chen smiled and comforted them.

"Don't worry, it will all come."

He led everyone to a stall selling vegetables grown by themselves; the stall owner was a simple and honest aunt.

Xiao Chen didn't ask the price immediately, but instead smiled and chatted with the aunt about everyday things.

His face was already very approachable, and with his sweet talk, he could make the aunt laugh non-stop with just a few words.

After we had talked for a while, he pointed to the vegetables on the stall and asked a question.

"Auntie, how much are your vegetables?"

The auntie said with a smile.

"You're a really handsome young man, I'll give you a discount!"

Xiao Chen shook his head and pointed to a brand-new T-shirt provided by the program's sponsor.

He then pointed to the pretty hair clip Dilraba was wearing and said with a smile.

"Auntie, we didn't bring enough money with us today."

"How about this? I'll trade this new dress of mine for a basket of your vegetables."

"How about I trade this pretty hair clip for the old hen next to you that's laying eggs?"

The aunt was stunned.

Everyone around was stunned.

The director almost spat out his water while behind the monitor!

And this kind of operation?

Those clothes and hair clips were sponsored, pure designer brands, definitely worth more than a basket of vegetables and a chicken!

The aunt looked at Xiao Chen's sincere eyes, and then at his brand-new clothes and sparkly hair clip.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally nodded vigorously.

"Okay! Let's change it!"

So, to everyone's astonishment, Xiao Chen effortlessly used two items from the sponsors.

In return, they received a large basket of fresh vegetables and a lively old hen.