Chapter 359 The Passion That Shocked the Two Goddesses

Amidst the laughter, almost no one noticed Xiao Chen in the corner.

He didn't say a word from beginning to end, just sat there quietly, slowly peeling corn.

His hands were beautiful, with long, slender fingers and distinct knuckles, yet at this moment, they were full of power.

He seemed to have found a trick, and each time he exerted force, it was just right, tearing off the corn husks in one piece, with almost no corn silk left.

His movements formed a unique rhythm, steady and efficient.

While everyone was still teasing Leslie Cheung, the empty basket in front of him was almost empty, while the full basket was piled high with corn, forming a golden mountain.

It was Wang Zuxian who first noticed. Her laughter stopped abruptly, her beautiful eyes widened, and she stared intently at the "victory" in front of Xiao Chen.

"Oh my god... Xiao Chen, you..."

For a moment, she couldn't find the right words to describe her shock.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to it.

The courtyard fell silent instantly.

Leslie Cheung, who was exhausted just moments before, was so startled that he sat up straight.

Dilraba's eyes were filled with admiration. Her basket was only half full, while Xiao Chen had already filled a whole basket and started on his second one.

Lin Qingxia walked over and picked up an ear of corn that Xiao Chen had broken off. It was clean, with almost no husks or silks left.

She looked at Xiao Chen again. There wasn't a single drop of sweat on his forehead, and his breathing was steady, as if he had just done something extremely easy.

"You...you're using way too much force."

She sighed sincerely.

Xiao Chen stopped what he was doing, looked up, and had a shy smile on his face.

"When I was filming on set before, I learned some tips from the master craftsmen in the props department."

He always attributed his omnipotence to "having studied," downplaying it and never boasting.

But everyone knows that this cannot be explained simply by saying "I've studied it".

Wang Zuxian looked at him, her eyes filled with complex emotions: admiration, amazement, and a hint of excitement that she herself was unaware of.

She spoke softly, as if asking him, or perhaps talking to herself.

"Xiao Chen, you really are... a monster."

At this moment, the word "monster" is the highest level of praise.

Wang Zuxian's use of the word "monster" caused everyone in the courtyard to nod in agreement.

Leslie Cheung rubbed his aching shoulders and helplessly spread his hands.

"This is a case of dimensional reduction attack; us mere mortals should just accept our fate."

Xiao Chen brushed the corn silk off his hands and stood up lightly.

His face is so striking, even when he's wearing the simplest white T-shirt.

Standing in the dilapidated farmhouse courtyard, one feels as if a celestial being has mistakenly entered the mortal realm.

The clarity in his eyes, combined with his still radiant skin despite being almost twenty, makes him a walking heartbreaker.

"Brother, don't be down. I'll cook for you tonight to help you regain your strength."

Xiao Chen leaned closer with a smile, his tone light and playful.

Anita Mui raised an eyebrow and joked, resting her chin on her hand.

"Oh, our great actor is going to do it himself? Then I'll have to eat two extra bowls tonight."

Xiao Chen chuckled and turned to look at Brigitte Lin and Wang Zuxian.

"My two older sisters have come from afar; they can't just stay cooped up in the yard working all the time."

"The sun isn't too strong right now, how about I take you for a walk around the village and let you appreciate the beautiful scenery of our mountain village?"

Lin Qingxia is not one to sit still, and upon hearing this, she immediately stood up and brushed off the wrinkles on her cheongsam.

"Great! As soon as I entered the village, I felt that the air was much better than in Beijing. We should take a walk around."

Wang Zuxian also stood up, his eyes constantly darting around Xiao Chen.

She had seen countless handsome men, but Xiao Chen was the only one who made her heart race the more she looked at him.

Perhaps it's because this young man possesses both the depth of a movie star and the sunshine of a boy next door.

The group left the mushroom house and walked along the smooth bluestone path towards the center of the village.

Dilraba, like a cheerful little deer, kept skipping and jumping around Xiao Chen.

She's only sixteen, the age when she's just beginning to experience romantic feelings, and she can't hide the admiration in her eyes when she looks at Xiao Chen.

"Brother Chen, are we going to the elementary school later?"

Dilraba tugged at Xiao Chen's sleeve and asked in a low voice.

Xiao Chen nodded and casually patted her head.

"While you're at it, go check if the sports equipment I ordered for them last time has arrived."

Lin Qingxia walked behind, watching the interaction between the two children, and felt a strange warmth in her heart.

"Guo Rong, I've noticed that Ah Chen really doesn't have the slightest bit of airs of a big star."

Leslie Cheung wholeheartedly agreed and sighed with emotion.

"He's already worth over 100 million, and he holds so many honors."

"But look at him, behaving like a typical international superstar in the village!"

Anita Mui chimed in from the side.

"That's what makes him so fascinating—he's composed and knows when to let go."

As they were chatting, they arrived near the market at the village entrance.

The once quiet village suddenly became lively because of the arrival of these people.

But this kind of liveliness isn't as frenzied as fans greeting people at the airport; it's more of a warm and intimate atmosphere.

"Oh! Xiao Chen's here!"

Grandpa Wang, who sells wine at the village entrance, has sharp eyes and shouted from afar.

Xiao Chen strode forward and skillfully pulled out a pack of cigarettes he had just bought from his pocket and stuffed it into the man's hand.

"Uncle Wang, how's business today? The wine jugs are still full!"

Grandpa Wang was overjoyed and patted Xiao Chen on the shoulder.

"Thanks to you, you said our wine was delicious on TV last time, and orders are already booked until next year!"

"Quickly, take these two jars back with you, don't be shy with the old man!"

Xiao Chen couldn't refuse, so he had no choice but to accept it.

He turned his head and winked at the goddesses behind him.

"See that? That's what you call personal charisma."

Lin Qingxia was stunned.

She originally thought the show was just for show, but she didn't expect Xiao Chen to have such a close relationship with the villagers.

I had only taken two steps when several middle-aged women surrounded me again.

"Ah Chen, is this your friend from the city? He's really handsome!"

"My granddaughter talks about you every day, saying she won't marry anyone but you. You have to help this old lady, sign your name for her and make her give up!"

The older women were overly enthusiastic, surrounding Xiao Chen and pinching his arms or holding his hands.

The way he looked at it was exactly like he was looking at his own grandson.

"Auntie, don't be silly. With my build, how could your granddaughter possibly be interested in me?"

Xiao Chen's words were as sweet as honey, and he easily charmed the middle-aged women with just a few words.

Wang Zuxian watched from the side and couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

"Sister Qingxia, have you noticed? Xiao Chen is simply irresistible to men, women, young and old."

Lin Qingxia sighed.

"Yes, that kind of innate friendliness can't be faked."

They continued walking, passing the village's primary school.