Chapter 360: Is the production team going to give out perks?

The children were playing football on the playground when they saw Xiao Chen. They stopped playing and ran over to him like crazy.

"Brother Xiao Chen!"

"Did Brother Xiao Chen bring any delicious food?"

Xiao Chen magically pulled a handful of White Rabbit milk candies from his pocket and gave one to each child.

"Sweetie, go play somewhere else, don't bother the older sisters here."

A little girl with pigtails came closer, her big eyes sparkling.

"Brother, you sing so well, but I can't quite understand the English songs, I can only hum along."

Xiao Chen gently scratched her nose.

"Then you'd better practice hard and bring back a Grammy to make me proud."

This heartwarming scene brought smiles to the faces of Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui, who were following behind.

Over these nine episodes, Xiao Chen has accomplished a great deal.

They helped build a library for the school, organized villagers to sell local produce, and donated a portion of the proceeds from the recording to elderly people living alone in the village.

In this fickle entertainment industry, it's extremely rare to find a young person like him who can calmly give back to society.

As they walked, they came to a large locust tree behind the village.

Several elderly people were sitting there, enjoying the cool air, and the one leading them was none other than the village chief.

"Village chief, didn't you go to work in the fields today?"

Xiao Chen walked over and naturally squatted down next to the stool.

The village chief looked up, and his previously serious face instantly broke into a wide smile.

"Xiao Chen, I was just about to look for you! That village-run winery thing you mentioned before, the approval from above has been granted!"

"You are truly a great benefactor to our village!"

Xiao Chen waved his hand.

"That's because of the good policies. I just mentioned it casually; I didn't do anything."

This humility once again impressed Brigitte Lin and Wang Zuxian.

It's important to understand that with Xiao Chen's current wealth and status, even a flick of his finger can cause a huge upheaval.

But he was willing to worry about these trivial matters in this remote mountain village.

"Xiao Chen, I realize I really underestimated you before."

Lin Qingxia walked over, sat on the stone bench, and looked at him with gentle eyes.

"I thought you were just a talented actor, but I never imagined you had so much on your mind."

Wang Zuxian nodded in agreement.

"I used to think you were just a pretty face with no substance, and even when you won the Best Actor award, I thought it was just luck."

"Now it seems I was being superficial."

Xiao Chen looked up at the sunlight filtering through the leaves.

His face, kissed by God, appeared exceptionally sacred in the light and shadow.

"Sisters, I'm not that great."

"I just feel that since I have the ability to make life better for those who like me, why not do it?"

He stood up and dusted off his pants.

"Let's go, Grandma Li's tofu pudding at the village entrance is amazing, I'll take you there to try it."

"If you go too late, they'll be sold out."

The group set off again.

As the sun set, it cast long shadows on everyone.

In this tranquil village, movie stars worth hundreds of millions, legends of the Chinese music scene, and once-popular goddesses chat and laugh just like ordinary villagers.

Xiao Chen walked at the front, occasionally turning around to tell a couple of humorous jokes.

This caused the two goddesses to giggle repeatedly.

His persona has never been aloof; rather, he is a warm, living person.

Dilraba followed closely in Xiao Chen's footsteps, silently making a vow in her heart.

You must try your best, even if you can't keep up with him, you should at least be able to see his back.

Lin Qingxia and Wang Zuxian exchanged a glance.

They all knew very well that they came to participate in the program not just to relax.

It also witnessed the rise of a new era belonging to Xiao Chen.

This "monster" will eventually rule the entire entertainment industry.

Moreover, it was done in a way that convinced everyone.

The group strolled along the village path, their shadows overlapping in the setting sun, like a faded film reel.

Xiao Chen walked at the front, his steps leisurely, occasionally kicking a small pebble from the roadside.

"Grandma Li, four servings of tofu pudding, sweet or savory, and two baskets of steamed buns, please."

He strode into the shop with practiced ease, greeting the neighbors with the mannerisms of a typical country boy.

Even Wang Zuxian, who was used to seeing big scenes, couldn't help but be a little lost when he looked at Xiao Chen's jade-like profile.

Lin Qingxia jokingly remarked that her eyes and brows seemed to convey a knowing yet unspoken teasing.

"Stunned?"

Wang Zuxian took a sip of tea, his movements slightly hesitant.

"Sister, I was watching the sunset. The sunset is beautiful."

Xiao Chen walked over carrying a steaming wooden tray and casually pushed a bowl of sweetened tofu pudding in front of Reba.

"Practicing the piano is hard work, so you should take care of your brain."

Dilraba stuck out her tongue, held the porcelain bowl, and giggled foolishly, her eyes filled with admiring stars.

Just as everyone was enjoying this rare moment of peace, the program director, who had been hiding in the shadows, suddenly jumped out.

The director's surname is Wang. He usually loves to stir up trouble, and right now he's grinning like a fox that's stolen some fish.

"Excuse me, everyone, I have a little something to share with you all."

Xiao Chen didn't stop moving. He slowly swallowed a mouthful of tofu pudding and glanced sideways at the director.

"Director, the word 'benefit' you used sounds no different from 'trap'."

Leslie Cheung pushed up his sunglasses and nodded in deep agreement.

"Xiao Chen is right. You said you'd treat us to dinner last time, but you ended up making us pick five hundred ears of corn."

Although the older brother's tone was calm, the superstar aura he exuded made the director shrink back.

"What a treat! There's a 'blind box gift pack' game at the village's drying ground at 8 a.m. tomorrow."

"Just by participating, you can take home all the ingredients for next week, including steak, king crab, and the red wine you've all been craving."

The director's explanations became increasingly esoteric, but Anita Mui became intrigued and slammed her hand on the table.

"Really? If we lose, they won't make us shovel manure, will they?"

"No way! Sister Mei, this is a healing, slow-paced variety show."

Dilraba, who was listening from the side, was already overjoyed and grabbed Xiao Chen's sleeve, shaking it vigorously.

"Brother Xiao Chen, it's a king crab! Let's go!"

Lin Qingxia and Wang Zuxian exchanged a glance. These kinds of group activities are great for creating a lively atmosphere, so there was no reason for them to refuse.

"Alright, since the ladies want to have fun, let's go check it out."

Xiao Chen spread his hands, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

He knew perfectly well that his friends on the show had definitely set a trap for him somewhere.

After dinner, the group walked back to the Mushroom House under the starlight.

Halfway there, the fragrance of wildflowers from the village wafted over, and Xiao Chen, with one hand in his pocket, whistled off-key.

He invested a lot of money in the show himself. Wang Jinhua was worried that he would become obsessed with it and neglect his studies, but it turned out to be a hit.

Back in the courtyard, before even entering the house, the fragrant aroma whetted everyone's appetite.

Xiao Chen rolled up his sleeves and went into the kitchen, his movements so swift and efficient that it was hard to believe he was a multi-million dollar celebrity.