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

Ye Huimei smiled helplessly.

This kid is so straightforward.

It's quite interesting, though.

It's amazing that it managed to leave Xiao Chen, who usually acts like a little adult, completely flustered.

Looking at the empty villa behind Avril, Ye Huimei felt a pang of tenderness in her heart.

"Chenchen,"

"Look at Avril, all alone, how lonely she is."

"Go ask her if she's had dinner yet, and invite her over to our house for dinner."

Xiao Chen held the bouquet of roses that was almost overwhelming him, and his handsome eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Let him go.

He maintained his quirky, youthful persona on set all day today.

Dealing with those shrewd directors and producers has already exhausted all my energy.

All he wants now is to go home, have a quiet meal, and then familiarize himself with tomorrow's script.

But seeing Ye Huimei's unyielding gaze, Xiao Chen could only accept his fate.

He sighed, reluctantly handed the bouquet to Wang Jinhua beside him, then turned and strode towards Avril.

Avril Lavigne.

He tried to make his tone sound less dismissive.

"My mom asked if you'd like to come over for dinner?"

Avril's eyes lit up instantly.

She was just thinking about how she could spend more time with Xiao Chen.

The opportunity has arrived!

She answered without hesitation.

"want!"

"Of course!"

After saying that, she grabbed Xiao Chen's hand.

"Let's go in! I'm so hungry!"

Xiao Chen sighed several more times.

He resigned himself to his fate and was dragged into the house by this girl who was five years older than him.

The food was already on the table.

After only a few bites, Ye Huimei's culinary skills completely won over Avril.

The sweet and sour pork ribs were appetizing, the Mapo tofu was fresh, fragrant, and tender, and there was also a plate of stir-fried broccoli, which made Avril exclaim in amazement.

"Oh my god! This...this red chunk of meat is so delicious!"

"Is Eastern food really this delicious?!"

Avril's mouth was stuffed full, making her speech unclear, but the surprise on her face was genuine.

She had only ever eaten General Tso's Chicken and Lemon Chicken at Chinese restaurants before.

Where have I ever tasted such authentic home-style dishes!

Ye Huimei felt both sorry for her and amused as she watched her wolf down her food, and kept putting food on her plate.

"Eat slowly, eat slowly, don't choke."

I don't know how this girl's parents could let her live alone in such a big villa.

Avril buried herself in her food and finished two bowls of rice in one go.

After she finished eating, she put down her chopsticks and let out a long sigh of relief.

Then, with an unprecedentedly serious gaze, he stared intently at Xiao Chen opposite him.

Xiao Chen was sipping his soup when she stared at him, making him feel a little uneasy.

What is she planning to do now?

Avril Lavigne made a solemn announcement.

"Xiao Chen!"

Xiao Chen put down his soup spoon and responded politely.

"Um?"

Avril Lavigne's expression was so serious it was as if she were making a vow.

"I've made up my mind."

"I'm determined to win you over!"

"And then I'll marry you!"

puff--!

Wang Jinhua almost spat out the soup she had just drunk!

Ye Huimei didn't understand what Avril was saying. After Wang Jinhua translated for her, she shook her head, both amused and exasperated.

As for Xiao Chen...

He retorted weakly.

"Avril, we're still..."

Before he could finish speaking, Avril interrupted him.

"That way, I can eat Auntie's cooking every day!"

"The food from the East is so delicious!"

Her face beamed with longing for a better life based on financial security.

His eyes were still fixed on the plate of braised pork on the table.

Xiao Chen: ...

He was silent.

His hand holding the soup spoon froze in mid-air. For a moment, he didn't know whether he should feel fortunate or sad.

After all that, it turns out my own charm isn't as good as my mom's braised pork?

……

Over the next few months, Xiao Chen devoted himself entirely to filming "Home Alone".

This film was the key that opened the door to Hollywood for him.

This was also his first step from a child star in the Chinese-speaking world to a world-class actor.

He knew better than anyone else the film's immense success in its previous life, and that's why he acted with exceptional seriousness.

Director Krido repeatedly expressed his feelings to Wang Jinhua behind the monitor.

"My lord, where did you find this treasure?"

"He's not acting, he *is* Kevin!"

"I bet the whole world will fall in love with this child after this movie is released!"

Wang Jinhua would always be filled with pride at such times.

She was secretly glad that she had flown to Hong Kong and become Xiao Chen's manager.

Finally, on a day in early autumn, filming for "Home Alone" was successfully completed.

At the wrap party, Xiao Chen, as the absolute protagonist, was surrounded by everyone.

He held a glass of juice and chatted fluently in English with those Hollywood veterans.

The more Wang Jinhua looked at Xiao Chen, the more she felt...

This is Hollywood.

They made the right choice!

After filming wrapped, the film entered a long post-production phase.

In the living room of the villa, Wang Jinhua spread out her schedule, seeking Xiao Chen's opinion.

"Chenchen, it will take several more months for the film to be edited, and the premiere and promotional period will probably not be until the end of the year."

"Your mother and I have discussed it and are planning to take you back to China first. What do you think?"

This was also Xiao Chen's idea.

Acting is a career, but studies should not be neglected.

He doesn't want to be criticized as a loser in the future.

Moreover, while acting skills are important, a good education is also a valuable asset in the entertainment industry when it comes to securing good resources.

After nodding, Xiao Chen looked at Wang Jinhua.

"Okay, Aunt Hua, let's go back to China first."

The plane ticket back to China was booked quickly.

A few days later, at Los Angeles International Airport.

A sweet female voice was announcing their upcoming flight information over the airport's public address system.

"Boarding for CA988 to Yanjing is now beginning."

"Passengers holding tickets for this flight, please proceed to gate 36B..."

Xiao Chen pulled down his hat brim and walked forward first.

"Mom, Aunt Hua, let's go."

Wang Jinhua had completed all the formalities, and the three of them, dragging their suitcases, were preparing to go through the security checkpoint and head to board the plane.

Just then, a hurried yet familiar female voice broke through the noisy crowd.

"Chen—!"

Xiao Chen paused, and subconsciously turned around.

At the airport entrance, a head of brilliant blonde hair appeared in the crowd.

Xiao Chen was stunned.

Wang Jinhua and Ye Huimei were also dumbfounded.

Who else could that petite figure in the crowd be but Avril Lavigne from the villa next door!

Avril pushed through the crowd and ran toward him without regard for anything else.

Her little face was covered in sweat and tears, and she was tightly clutching a... clay pot?

Xiao Chen was somewhat bewildered.

Why is she here?

Avril rushed to him, panting, and shoved the still-warm casserole pot into his arms, crying and shouting.

"Chen! You're not allowed to leave!"

"This is pork rib soup that I asked my aunt to teach me how to make, and I spent the whole morning simmering it!"

"You drank it...you're not allowed to leave now that you've drunk it!"