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

Even after Wang Jinhua rushed out, Ye Huimei's tears were still falling.

Woo woo woo.

My son sings so beautifully.

She couldn't control herself.

Xiao Chen gently patted her back with his small hand and spoke with a somewhat helpless expression.

"Mom, I'm hungry."

A single sentence instantly pulled Ye Huimei back from her emotional turmoil.

She wiped away her tears, laughing and crying at the same time.

"Okay, Mom will take you to eat something delicious!"

The days that followed returned to normal.

Wang Jinhua was so busy preparing for the Spring Festival Gala program that she barely had time to breathe.

Every day, countless phone calls come in to confirm all sorts of details, from costumes to stage design to performance duration, all of which require precise calculation.

Xiao Chen, on the other hand, began a regular life consisting of going back and forth between kindergarten and home.

His current body, which is just over three years old, is both his greatest advantage and his greatest limitation.

He's incredibly popular with audiences, but he gets very few roles.

But Xiao Chen wasn't in a hurry.

He spent his entire life as an extra in his previous life, so he had no shortage of patience.

To truly reach the pinnacle and become a movie star, every step must be taken with utmost care and determination.

A solid foundation is more important than anything else.

Time flew by while we waited, and before we knew it, it was Lunar New Year's Eve.

Early in the morning, Wang Jinhua picked up Xiao Chen and her son by car. After Xiao Chen finished his makeup and styling, they went straight to the Spring Festival Gala backstage.

The backstage area for the 1994 Spring Festival Gala was bustling with activity.

This was Ye Huimei's first time stepping into such a place, and she was almost dizzy.

She held Xiao Chen's hand, her palms were sweaty.

"Hey, isn't that... isn't that Tang Guoqiang, the actor who plays the emperor?"

"Oh my god! Song Dandan! It's Song Dandan! She looks even younger in person than on TV!"

Compared to Ye Huimei's excitement, Xiao Chen remained completely calm.

He was wearing a custom-made white suit, his dark eyes surveying his surroundings with a curious yet calm expression.

Before he could even see who was backstage, a cheerful voice rang out from behind him.

"Hey! Look!"

"Whose little baby is this? She's so beautiful!"

Xiao Chen turned around and saw two familiar faces walking towards him.

These two are none other than Guo Da and Cai Ming, the golden duo of the Spring Festival Gala.

Cai Ming spotted Xiao Chen in the crowd at a glance, took a few quick steps, and then squatted down.

"Little friend, are you here to perform too?"

"He's really handsome!"

Xiao Chen nodded politely.

"Hello, Auntie. Hello, Uncle."

"My name is Xiao Chen, and I'm here to sing."

He spoke clearly, neither servile nor arrogant, showing none of the timidity that an ordinary child would have when meeting a stranger.

Guo Da chuckled and touched his shiny forehead.

"Hey! This little guy is quite polite!"

"Not shy at all!"

Upon seeing this, Wang Jinhua quickly stepped forward with a smile.

"Teacher Cai Ming, Teacher Guo Da, this is Xiao Chen's first time on the Spring Festival Gala, he's a little nervous, please bear with him."

Cai Ming burst into laughter and couldn't resist reaching out to pinch Xiao Chen's chubby cheeks.

"Nervous? I didn't see it at all!"

"His mental fortitude is stronger than even us seasoned veterans!"

"Xiao Chen, right? Keep it up! Auntie believes in you!"

After saying goodbye to her enthusiastic partners, Wang Jinhua led them further inside to their assigned private rest room.

As he passed a corner, Xiao Chen suddenly stopped.

An elderly woman with gray hair was sitting in a chair, resting with her eyes closed.

Xiao Chen recognized Zhao Lirong, a leading figure in the sketch comedy world, at a glance.

In Xiao Chen's previous life, this old artist had already passed away, and he had only seen her sketches in video archives.

Xiao Chen broke free from Ye Huimei's hand and walked over on his own, his short legs carrying him.

Ye Huimei and Wang Jinhua were both stunned, wondering what he was going to do.

Xiao Chen walked up to Zhao Lirong, looked up at her, and called out in a serious voice.

Hello, Grandma.

Zhao Lirong opened her eyes, initially looking somewhat bewildered.

When she saw that the person standing in front of her was a cute little boy, the weariness in her eyes disappeared by more than half, and she smiled kindly.

"Oh my, whose precious grandson is this?"

"hello!"

Her accent was heavily influenced by Tangshan dialect, making her sound as warm and friendly as a neighbor's grandmother.

Xiao Chen introduced himself earnestly.

"Grandma, my name is Xiao Chen."

"I've seen your performance in 'Such Packaging,' and you danced exceptionally well!"

Zhao Lirong paused for a moment, then reached out and patted Xiao Chen's head.

"You have such a sweet tongue!"

She touched it while asking with a smile.

"Are you here to perform too?"

Xiao Chen nodded emphatically.

"Yes! I'll sing!"

Zhao Lirong held his little hand and made him stand beside her, liking him more and more as she looked at him.

"You sing well! You sing so well!"

"You have a bright and clever look in your eyes."

"When you grow up, you'll be amazing!"

She turned to look at Wang Jinhua and Ye Huimei, who had followed her.

"You children are so wonderful."

"She'll definitely be a heartthrob and a superstar loved by everyone in the future!"

Overwhelmed with gratitude for such high praise from teacher Zhao Lirong, Wang Jinhua and Ye Huimei repeatedly expressed their thanks.

Zhao Lirong waved her hand, rummaged in her pocket for a while, and pulled out a piece of fruit candy.

"Here, Grandma will give you some candy."

"Eat a piece of candy before going on stage; it makes your heart sweet, and your singing will be even sweeter!"

Xiao Chen, with a candy in his mouth, puffed out a little and mumbled his thanks.

"Thank you, Grandma."

Her well-behaved and adorable appearance made Zhao Lirong laugh continuously.

By talking to teacher Zhao Lirong, Xiao Chen was able to fulfill a regret he had kept in mind.

He has the utmost respect for every true actor.

Time passed second by second.

As the shows continued to unfold on stage, the atmosphere backstage grew increasingly tense.

Finally, a staff member carrying a walkie-talkie rushed over.

"Teacher Xiao Chen! Ready! You're next!"

Good guy.

The words had barely left her mouth when Ye Huimei felt her breath catch in her throat.

"Chenchen...Chenchen, don't be afraid...Mom...Mom is watching you from the audience!"

Xiao Chen chuckled as he looked at Ye Huimei.

I wonder who's afraid.

Wang Jinhua's hands were also covered in cold sweat.

If successful, it will soar into the sky.

Defeat means utter ruin.

Xiao Chen smiled and shook his head as he looked at the two nervous people. He first reached out his small hand and gently patted the back of Ye Huimei's hand.

"Mom, I'm not nervous."

Then he raised his head and looked at Wang Jinhua, whose lips were pale.

"Aunt Hua, don't worry."

Those four simple words inexplicably calmed the two women down a bit.

Just then, the host's passionate voice rang out from the stage.

"Dear viewers and friends!"

"Tonight, we welcome our youngest performer!"

"Next, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome this child star—Xiao Chen!"

"Please sing us the song, 'The Little Insects Fly'!"

At the backstage entrance, Ye Huimei and Wang Jinhua's hearts were in their throats.

Under everyone's gaze, the small figure walked onto the stage alone without the slightest hesitation.

A huge stage, a tiny figure.

The stark contrast caused everyone who witnessed the scene to instinctively hold their breath.