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

The situation escalated just as Xiao Chen had predicted, even more violently than he had imagined.

The name "Home Alone," along with the face of an Asian boy, swept across the United States in just a few days.

Newspapers, television, radio—all media channels are discussing it.

Negative public opinion snowballed, and attacks came one after another.

However, black and red are still red.

The huge controversy has generated unprecedented buzz.

On the opening day, long lines formed outside major cinemas across the United States.

"Is this the movie starring that kid who got so much flak? There are quite a few people watching it!"

"I heard it's absolutely terrible, and all the news is criticizing it!"

"Really? I've seen several media outlets praising this movie, calling it the best comedy of the year."

"Who cares? Whether it's a masterpiece or a pile of crap, we'll know once we taste it!"

soon.

The lights dimmed, and the movie began.

At first, there was a scrutinizing atmosphere in the screening room, and the audience members were whispering among themselves.

"Look, this is the kid. He's...not bad looking?"

"How good-looking can East Asians be? They're usually thin and small."

"Aren't they all squinty-eyed and buck-toothed? This young lead actor must be very ugly."

But when Xiao Chen appeared on the big screen, the theater fell silent.

God.

That face...

A series of gasps began to rise and fall from all around.

Xiao Chen is so handsome.

This is a kind of beauty that transcends national borders and gender!

In the theater, a burly man who had initially looked disdainful unconsciously sat up straight.

In front of him, a young couple couldn't help but chat.

"My God, is he really a child from the East? How can he be so adorable!"

"Do all East Asian children look like this?!"

As the plot unfolds...

The comical scenes of Kevin outwitting the two bumbling thieves elicited bursts of laughter from the audience.

Xiao Chen's performance was full of talent.

His every expression precisely hit the audience's funny bone and tear ducts.

"This...this acting...is he really a seven-year-old child?"

"I take back what I said before, this movie is fantastic!"

"That Eastern kid, he's a genius!"

The movie ended, the end credits rolled, and the lights came on.

The expressions on the audience's faces turned into heartfelt admiration.

Even after they left the theater, they were still discussing the Eastern boy named Xiao Chen.

"I swear, this is the funniest movie I've seen all year! Xiao Chen is also the best-looking little boy I've ever seen!"

"I really envy their country for having such talented young actors."

"Xiao Chen, I will remember this name. He will definitely become a superstar!"

Reputation was completely reversed overnight.

On the initial film review website, the rating of "Home Alone" soared from around 5 points to 9.2 points.

Major authoritative newspapers have given it high praise.

"A breathtaking performance, the birth of a child prodigy!" — The New York Times

"This movie will make you laugh from beginning to end, and then leave you with tears and a sense of warmth. Xiao Chen, this elf from the East, possesses a magic that melts everything." — Los Angeles Post

A complete reversal of public opinion caused box office revenue to skyrocket!

3000 million in the first weekend.

5000 million by the second weekend.

The numbers were alarmingly high, drawing attention from the entire Hollywood community.

This storm quickly swept across the globe.

Europe, South America, Asia...

Huge posters of "Home Alone" have been displayed in every corner of the world.

Simultaneous global release!

Of course, the film also premiered in China at the same time.

When domestic audiences saw that familiar yet unfamiliar face in the cinema, everyone was stunned.

"This...isn't this Hong Wending?"

"That's right! It's that cool kid from 'The New Legend of Shaolin'!"

"Oh my god! Didn't he also act in 'Shaolin Popeye'? That adorable little novice monk!"

"I remember now! He's the kid who sang 'The Little Insects' on the Spring Festival Gala!"

Countless fragments of memories were instantly pieced together.

The cool and handsome Hung Wending stands beside Jet Li.

The little novice monk who follows Lin Zhiying around, acting silly and cute.

A bright and spirited little boy on the Spring Festival Gala stage.

Xiao Chen, who hadn't appeared on the big screen for four years, has returned in such an unexpected way.

And she even plays the lead role in a Hollywood movie!

It swept the whole world!

The domestic audience went wild instantly!

A sense of pride welled up within me.

"Our Chinese actors are amazing!"

"She's only seven years old and she's already made it to Hollywood? I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes!"

"I definitely support this! I'll bring my whole family to see it tomorrow!"

Xiao Chen's number of fans in China has surged again at an alarming rate.

The domestic box office of "Home Alone" also reached an unimaginable height.

……

In a movie theater in Beijing.

A little girl, as white as a dumpling, was being held in her mother's arms.

The little girl was about four years old and had an astonishingly large pair of eyes that were fixed intently on the big screen.

This little girl is none other than four-year-old Dilraba.

Reyila laughed heartily at the funny scenes in the movie, but the little one in her arms remained unusually quiet.

She watched intently as the little boy jumped and hopped around on the screen.

Her pure eyes shone with a light that others couldn't understand.

Reyila lowered her head and kissed her daughter's forehead.

"Baby, is it pretty?"

Dilraba didn't answer, but instead stretched out her chubby little finger and pointed firmly at Xiao Chen on the screen.

"elder brother."

The voice was soft and sweet, yet exceptionally clear.

……

On the other side, Yang Mi, Tang Yan, and Liu Shishi, who are already ten years old, also came to see the movie together.

The three girls' eyes lit up instantly when they saw Xiao Chen in the movie.

Yang Mi gasped softly.

"Wow, Xiao Chen is so handsome!"

Tang Yan nodded vigorously.

"Mmm, it looks even better than before!"

Liu Shishi wasn't just focused on Xiao Chen's appearance; she was lost in thought, muttering to herself.

"He acted really well."

Watching Xiao Chen's performance in the movie, the three girls' desire to enter the entertainment industry and find Xiao Chen became even stronger.

"I want to make movies too!"

"I want to be like Xiao Chen!"

"Wait for me, Xiao Chen!"

……

Meanwhile, in the distant United States.

Avril Lavigne has lost count of how many times she's been to the movie theater.

She was wearing a baseball cap and a baggy T-shirt, sitting in the corner, engrossed in watching "Home Alone".

With each viewing, her affection for that Eastern boy grew stronger.

Avril silently repeated the name in her heart.

"Chen..."

She must become better and stronger, and then go to the East to find him.

Starting today, she will practice guitar even harder!

She wants the whole world to hear her voice.

She wants Xiao Chen to see her brilliance!