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

On the big screen, Xiao Chen, wearing ill-fitting old clothes, pushed up his round-framed glasses that were taped to his nose.

He was thin and had a hint of timidity.

But when he looked up and gazed at the camera with his green eyes hidden behind his glasses...

The air in the entire movie theater seemed to have been sucked out.

If Xiao Chen in "Home Alone" is a delicate porcelain doll that every mother would want to take home and kiss, then...

So now, twelve-year-old Xiao Chen is like a piece of rough jade, sculpted by time into a breathtaking shape.

His facial features have lost their baby fat and become deep and clear.

With high, prominent brow bones, a straight nose, and thin, pursed lips, he exuded a calmness beyond his years.

It was a beauty that was androgynous yet full of youthful elegance.

A girl in the front row instinctively covered her mouth, her voice trembling.

"Oh My God……"

Her voice was a switch that immediately ignited the entire venue.

Suppressed gasps and faint screams echoed from every corner of the theater.

They even forgot that this was Harry Potter, forgot that this was Hogwarts.

In their eyes, there was only that boy named Xiao Chen.

His every smile and frown, every furrowed brow in confusion, every wide-eyed look of surprise, struck a chord with every female audience member present.

When the movie ended and the lights came on, many girls had red eyes.

I don't know if I was moved by the story or attracted by that face.

Within an hour of the premiere ending, the internet was in an uproar.

The internet in 2003 was no longer what it was five years earlier.

Various forums, online communities, and chat rooms have become the main gathering places for young people.

At this moment, these places are completely dominated by the same name.

—Xiao Chen.

On the entertainment section of Tianya Forum, there are more than a dozen posts highlighted in red on the homepage.

[Breaking News! Harry Potter premieres today, and I declare that the world's most handsome boy has been born!!! (High-resolution screenshots included)]

[For rational discussion, has Xiao Chen's appearance transcended human standards?]

I cried. I thought I loved Harry Potter, but after watching the movie, I realized I just fell in love with Xiao Chen's face...

Does anyone remember that adorable little guy from "Home Alone"? Who would have thought he'd grow up to be this handsome five years later! What kind of amazing genes are these?!

In the post, fans expressed their excitement in the most fervent language.

Images taken from the trailer were repeatedly posted, each with hundreds or thousands of replies.

"Ahhhhh this one! The look of surprise on his face when he received his acceptance letter! I could look at it a million times!"

"Hey upstairs, make way! This picture of the Sorting Hat is absolutely amazing! That tense yet expectant look in his eyes is just incredible!"

"You're all so superficial! Has no one noticed his acting skills?"

"Exactly! From a pitiful little bullied boy to a brave young man entering the magical world, which child star in China can achieve that level of depth?!"

"Acting skills? Sorry, for the two and a half hours of watching the movie, my mind was blank, all I could do was 'ha ha ha'..."

This celebration wasn't just happening domestically.

On IMDb, the rating for "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" soared to 9.2 overnight.

Xiao Chen's personal homepage received so many visits that it crashed the server.

On Twitter, the hashtag "Xiao Chen" rose to the top of the global trending list at an incredible speed.

It seems that teenagers all over the world have found their common idol overnight.

If this wave is currently only surging online...

The following day, an interview from across the ocean brought this fire into the real world.

Avril Lavigne, the rising rock star who became a global sensation with her song "Girlfriend".

In an interview with MTV, he was asked if he had watched any movies recently.

A 17-year-old rock sweetheart, sporting her signature smoky makeup, coolly faces the camera.

"Oh, I've seen it, Harry Potter."

The host asked with a smile.

"How are you feeling?"

Avril raised an eyebrow, a rebellious smile playing on her lips.

"The movie was cool, and the magical world was amazing."

"But the coolest one is Xiao Chen."

She leaned forward and said something to the camera that drove the global media crazy.

"My song was written for him."

"Hey Chen, if you're watching TV, listen up, I'm definitely going to win you over!"

The entire Western entertainment industry.

Blasted!

One is the hottest rising rock star, and the other is a stunningly handsome young man who has swept the globe.

Avril Lavigne's bold and straightforward declaration of love ignited a frenzy of discussion.

From then on, Xiao Chen's name was no longer just associated with movies.

Rather, it has truly become an independent symbol, imprinted on the map of global popular culture.

……

domestic.

Shiba Culture Company.

Wang Jinhua's office was filled with smoke, and the atmosphere was so heavy it seemed to drip water.

"Sister Hua, it's no use! The main entrance downstairs is blocked by reporters; cars can't even get in!"

"Sister Hua! Phoenix.com called, saying they absolutely need an exclusive interview, and we can name our price!"

"Sister Hua, Hunan TV called too, they want to invite Xiao Chen to their flagship variety show..."

The assistants' voices grew increasingly urgent.

Wang Jinhua simply stubbed out her cigarette in frustration and lit another one.

Her phone has been ringing non-stop since last night; it's so hot you could fry an egg on it.

There were well-wishes and congratulations, but even more so, there were media outlets eager to get the latest news about Xiao Chen.

To run an entertainment company well, you can't afford to offend the media.

So she could only use the excuse that Xiao Chen was still preparing for exams and was not accepting interviews for the time being to try and dodge the issue.

But she knew it wouldn't last long.

These reporters are like sharks that have smelled blood; they won't stop until they've taken a bite out of the meat.

However, the media's relentless pursuit was only the surface-level reason for her headache.

A deeper level of anxiety stems from the several brand-new actor files on the desk.

Wang Jinhua exhaled a thick smoke ring, her eyes looking tired.

"well……"

In recent years, Shiba Culture has gained a great reputation, attracting many promising newcomers.

She personally selected and had the company sign several promising talents.

You can sign it, and then what?

She picked up the top file.

The man in the photo has thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a kind smile. His name is Sha Yi.

Xiao Chen had seen this actor in a sitcom two years ago and specifically asked her to contact him.

At the time, Wang Jinhua did not understand.

Although this young man has a good appearance, his acting range is a bit narrow, and he doesn't seem like he'll become a big star.

But trusting Xiao Chen's judgment, she still signed.

Currently, several new actors, including Sha Yi, are eagerly awaiting joining a production team.