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

The girl's innocent complaint drew a burst of good-natured laughter.

Wang Baoqiang chuckled, finished the last sip of soup, and let out a satisfied burp.

They only know how to express praise using the simplest words.

"Delicious, so delicious!"

Amidst laughter and cheerful chatter, Xiao Chen silently stood up and began clearing the table of dishes.

He was wearing a simple white T-shirt and casual pants, and the morning light fell on him, outlining his perfect profile.

Long eyelashes cast a soft shadow.

He quietly went about his mundane household chores.

It was as if the person who had just stirred up global film and television trends on the phone was just an illusion.

He put the bowl and chopsticks into the sink, then stretched out a big yawn, his joints making a series of soft sounds.

He looked at the bright sunshine outside the courtyard and the sparkling sea, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"The weather is nice today."

Everyone looked at him when they heard the sound.

He turned around, met everyone's gaze, and smiled easily.

"Let's go fishing at sea."

"Yay!"

Dilraba was the first to jump up. The girl who had just been complaining that she was too full to move was suddenly full of energy.

"Fishing! Fishing! I want to catch the biggest one!"

Huang Bo and Wang Baoqiang were also very excited. For them, who usually live inland, going out to sea for fishing was a novel experience.

Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung exchanged a smile and nodded happily.

Although these old friends had come to the beach a few times with the program crew.

But most of the time they go to the beach in the early morning to collect snails and dig for clams, which is full of the fun of labor.

Otherwise, they could go out to sea specifically to fish.

This is the first time I've ever gone out to sea for fishing so leisurely and purely for relaxation.

The group walked in a grand procession toward the small pier by the sea.

The show's cameramen carried their equipment and followed at a distance, trying their best to capture the most authentic and natural side of these superstars in private.

The sea breeze, carrying a slightly salty scent, brushed against Xiao Chen's face, ruffling the stray hairs on his forehead.

In the sunlight, his skin was so white it was almost translucent, and his features were so exquisite that they resembled God's most outstanding work of art.

Dilraba, who was following behind him, was somewhat lost in thought several times.

I silently sighed to myself, thinking that God must have used up all the material related to "handsome" when creating Xiao Chen.

A medium-sized professional fishing boat was moored at the dock.

As we boarded, the boat swayed gently with the waves.

Xiao Chen jumped up steadily first, then naturally turned around and stretched out his hand to the person behind him.

He first helped Mei Yanfang up.

"Slow down, Sister Mei."

Mei Yanfang held his warm hand, feeling a surge of emotion.

Looking at the young man who was now more than half a head taller than her, she seemed to see the delicate, beautiful girl from back then again.

The little one followed behind her and Guo Rong, sweetly calling out "Sister Mei" and "Brother Rong".

In the blink of an eye, he has grown into a towering tree that can shelter everyone from the wind and rain.

Then, Xiao Chen reached out his hand to Dilraba.

The moment the girl's soft fingers touched his palm, Dilraba felt her heart skip a beat.

His hands were so big and warm, filled with a reassuring strength.

Even though we've known each other for so many years, every time we get close to each other...

She would still feel flustered and confused by the wonderful fusion of the superstar aura and the gentle, boy-next-door-like demeanor emanating from the man in front of her.

Watch your step.

His voice was deep and pleasant, right next to my ear.

"Um……"

Dilraba blushed and lowered her head. With a gentle pull from him, she stood firmly on the deck.

Huang Bo and Zhang Guorong followed closely behind.

"Brother Rong, what do you think we'll catch today?"

Huang Bo rubbed his hands together with great interest.

"I don't ask for much, just some seafood soup for dinner!"

Leslie Cheung smoothed his wind-blown hair and smiled as he looked at Xiao Chen, who was helping everyone check their fishing gear.

"That depends on luck, and even more so on Ah Chen."

He said this with a hidden meaning.

"I always felt that this kid's luck was unbelievable."

The ship slowly sailed away from the shore, heading towards the deep blue sea.

Once the engine was off, the world fell silent instantly, with only the sound of waves lapping against the ship's side and the occasional clear cries of seagulls flying by.

Everyone was given a fishing rod and cast their lines, some clumsily and some skillfully.

Xiao Chen's posture was the most standard; he leaned against the side of the ship, his expression focused yet relaxed.

It felt as if they weren't filming a show, but genuinely enjoying this moment of tranquility.

Sunshine, the sea, and dear friends.

This moment of tranquility stands in stark contrast to the cold universe and torrents of steel that he is conceiving in his mind.

This is the life he wants. To create an epic and magnificent world with one hand, and to hold onto the warmth that is within reach with the other.

"Ah Chen,"

Mei Yanfang's voice drifted over, breaking the silence.

"I saw you answer the phone just now, was it Sister Hua calling?"

"Given her impulsive nature, what earth-shattering plan has she arranged for you this time?"

All eyes were subtly drawn to Xiao Chen.

They all understood Wang Jinhua's style of doing things and were used to Xiao Chen always being at the center of the storm.

Xiao Chen's gaze fell on Wang Baoqiang, who was struggling with the fishing line and whose face clearly showed "this is too hard".

He glanced at Dilraba, who looked at him expectantly like a kitten waiting to be fed, and the depth and grandeur in his eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a gentle smile.

He turned his head, winked at Mei Yanfang, and started spouting nonsense with a straight face.

"It's nothing serious."

"Aunt Hua just called to ask if we want braised fish or steamed fish for dinner."

"puff--"

Huang Bo was the first to burst out laughing.

Everyone laughed. They knew, of course, that it was Xiao Chen joking, but they tacitly refrained from asking any further questions.

This is a tacit understanding that has developed between them over a long period of time, giving each other the most comfortable respect and space.

Just then, Dilraba's fishing rod suddenly sank!

"what!"

The girl gasped and frantically tried to reel in the line, but the immense force pulled her off balance.

"They've taken the bait! They've taken the bait!"

She cried out in surprise and delight.

The next second, a large hand covered her hand holding the fishing rod, and a steady force instantly came through.

Xiao Chen had arrived beside her without her noticing. He leaned down, his chest almost touching her back.

With his other hand he firmly held the crank, and a deep voice sounded in her ear.

"Don't panic, lean back and steady your center of gravity."

"Take it slow, grapple with it, and don't break the line."

His warm breath brushed against her earlobe, making Dilraba's cheeks instantly burn.

She could clearly smell his clean, refreshing scent, a blend of faint sunshine and seawater.

The whole world seemed to disappear, leaving only the sound of his heartbeat and his steady, powerful guidance in my ears.