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

Looking at Xiao Chen's overly refined face, Wang Jinhua's anxiety subsided considerably.

This child always has a reassuring quality.

She sighed deeply, crumpled the messy newspapers into a ball, and threw them into the trash can.

"Okay, I believe you."

"Let's leave the media aside for now and focus on preparing for the film."

Xiao Chen hummed in agreement, his gaze never leaving the monitor.

That focused concentration, so absorbed in his own world, made him impossible for anyone to disturb.

……

In the evening, Xiao Chen finished his work and dragged himself back to the courtyard house, feeling somewhat tired.

As soon as I stepped into the courtyard, I heard Ye Huimei's exceptionally hearty laughter coming from the main room.

Her voice was also interspersed with another woman's voice, which was equally clear but had a touch of exoticism.

guest?

He walked across the courtyard and immediately saw the scene inside the main room.

Ye Huimei was talking to a woman with striking and deep-set features.

The woman's eyes were full of enthusiasm, and she was gesturing wildly as she spoke with great passion.

Behind that woman, a very pretty little girl was hiding.

The little girl looked about eight or nine years old, wearing a white princess dress, with her long black hair braided into two delicate braids that hung down in front of her chest.

Her eyes were surprisingly large, with light brown pupils, and her skin was incredibly white.

At this moment, those eyes, timid yet filled with undisguised curiosity, were firmly fixed on Xiao Chen, who had just entered the room.

Xiao Chen was stunned.

These two faces look so familiar.

It was the enthusiastic woman who noticed him first and immediately stood up.

"Oh! Xiao Chen's back!"

"Come here quickly! Do you still remember Aunt Reyila?"

"Look how big our Dilraba has grown!"

Ye Huimei also smiled and waved.

"Xiao Chen, come quick, take your little sister to play."

Xiao Chen certainly remembered Reyila.

Before moving here, Reyila would visit their home almost every day.

but……

That little girl who was like a glutinous rice ball when she was little, always following him around, drooling and calling him "brother".

What has it looked like now?

At nine years old, Dilraba's features have fully developed.

She inherited her mother's striking features, and possessed a touch of the delicate beauty of an Eastern girl, making her a natural beauty.

When her mother called out to her, Dilraba's face turned red instantly.

She quickly buried her head even deeper, wishing she could crawl behind her mother.

But she couldn't help but steal glances at Xiao Chen from her mother's arms.

Seeing her daughter's shy expression, Reyila burst into laughter and pulled her out.

"What are you shy about, child!"

"Have you forgotten how you used to ask your older brother Xiaochen to hug you every day when you were little?"

"Back then, we even joked about arranging a marriage between you two when you were little!"

boom--!

These words were like a bolt from the blue.

Dilraba's face turned bright red all the way to the roots of her neck, her little hands nervously clutching the hem of her skirt, both shy and anxious.

She stomped her foot and shouted at her mother.

"Mom! Don't talk nonsense!"

After shouting, she quickly glanced at Xiao Chen, her eyes filled with panic.

Xiao Chen found her appearance both funny and adorable.

I never expected that the grown-up Dilraba would be so easily teased.

He stepped forward, bent down, and tried to make his smile appear gentle and harmless.

"Dilraba, long time no see, do you still recognize me?"

His voice was very soft, as if he was afraid of startling her.

Dilraba swallowed nervously.

My gaze slid from his perfect eyebrows and eyes to his straight nose, and then to his smiling, almond-shaped eyes, and my heart started beating faster and faster.

The brother in front of me is a million times more handsome than in photos or in movies.

Like...like a prince straight out of a storybook!

Her mind went blank; she had no idea how to answer Xiao Chen.

Ye Huimei noticed Dilraba's nervousness and smiled as she tried to smooth things over.

"Alright, alright, Reyila, stop teasing the child."

"Xiao Chen, the thrush you raised in the yard has laid two eggs. Take your sister to see them."

Xiao Chen nodded and extended his hand to Xiao Reba.

"Come on, I'll take you to see it."

His hands were clean, and his fingers were long and slender.

Dilraba became even more nervous when she saw the hand extended in front of her, her face turning bright red.

To go or not to go?

Her mother was still standing there, looking at her with a mocking gaze.

A wave of shame washed over me instantly!

The next second, to everyone's astonishment, the little girl puffed out her cheeks and made a surprising move.

She suddenly raised her small fist and, with all her might, aimed at Xiao Chen's outstretched arm—

boom!

He punched him!

It's not very strong, it's soft and gentle, almost like a tickle.

but……

The whole room fell silent.

Reyila's laughter sounded stuck in her throat, and Ye Huimei's expression froze on her face.

Xiao Chen was also stunned.

He looked down at his arm, then at the little girl in front of him who, after beating someone up, seemed to have exhausted all her courage and was almost curled up in a ball.

What kind of operation is this?

If you're shy, why did you hit me?!

……

A few days later, in Hong Kong.

Kai Tak Airport was packed with people.

Xiao Chen, wearing a black baseball cap, walked out of the VIP passage discreetly along with Ye Huimei and Wang Jinhua, who were also disguised.

The Infernal Affairs crew officially assembled in Hong Kong.

Today is the first day of booting up.

The film set was located in an abandoned industrial building.

The atmosphere was perfectly set, full of the raw and gritty feel of 1990s Hong Kong films.

When Xiao Chen walked into the film set, everyone's eyes seemed to be drawn to him.

Curiosity, scrutiny, skepticism, and most of all—contempt.

The cast and crew are truly impressive.

The film stars two award-winning actors, Andy Lau and Tony Leung Chiu-wai.

With veteran supporting actors like Wong Chau-sang and Tsang Chi-wai in the cast.

Even some of the younger actors are currently the most sought-after rising stars in Hong Kong.

Which of these people isn't a seasoned veteran who's been working on film sets for years?

Now, you're expected to take orders from a twelve-year-old?

What a joke!

In the corner, two young people stood out conspicuously.

A man wearing a baggy trendy T-shirt, a hat askew, and a nonchalant smile playing on his lips.

He exudes a roguish charm, and that's Chen Guanxi.

The other was wearing a well-fitting jacket, his hair was neatly styled, and he had a cool expression.

This person is Yu Wenle, who is known as one of the two most outstanding talents alongside Chen Guanxi.

Although the two sat not far apart, they were clearly separated, neither looking at the other, and the air was filled with an invisible tension.

Chen Guanxi glanced at Xiao Chen who walked in out of the corner of his eye, chuckled, and whispered to his assistant beside him.

"What the hell? They really let an elementary school student act in a movie?"

"Hua Ge and the others are really something, actually willing to go along with this nonsense."

He came here purely to gain experience by working with two top actors.

As for who the director is, he doesn't care at all.

How could a little kid who hasn't even grown all his hair possibly cause any trouble?