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

Inside the enormous castle, dust filled the air, mingled with sawdust from the props department and the scent of perfume from the dressing room.

Xiao Chen was sitting in the waiting area, holding a script in his hands.

Sunlight streamed through the window and fell on his hair, as if gilding it with gold.

It was break time, and Xiao Chen planned to review the next scene again. Before he could read more than a few lines, Rupert rushed to his side.

His chubby little face was beaming with excitement as he held up an MP3 player.

"Hey, Xiao Chen!"

"Listen, this is so cool!"

Without saying a word, Rupert shoved an earphone into Xiao Chen's ear.

Xiao Chen smiled slightly, did not refuse, and picked up the cup to drink some water.

He was used to Rupert's enthusiasm and was happy to accept this simple friendship between children.

A vibrant guitar intro came through my headphones.

Immediately following was a clear, slightly rebellious girl's voice.

"I think we should get together now."

(I think we're a match made in heaven)

"And that's what everyone's talking about."

(This is what everyone is talking about)

Xiao Chen raised an eyebrow slightly; he was all too familiar with that melody and that voice.

It's an Avril Lavigne song.

Rupert leaned closer, a small cookie stuffed in his mouth, and mumbled something indistinctly.

"Xiao Chen, did you know? This song is super popular lately!"

"So the girl who came to see you that day was named Avril Lavigne, and this is one of her songs."

"I heard that Avril Lavigne posted it after leaving the film set a couple of days ago."

Many people say she's bravely pursuing love...

Before Rupert could finish speaking, the lyrics reached their climax, and Avril's voice rang out with a hint of provocation and disdain.

"I don't like your girlfriend..."

(I don't like your girlfriend)

Xiao Chen almost spat out the mouthful of water he had just drunk!

He struggled to control his throat and swallowed the water with difficulty.

Rupert didn't notice Xiao Chen's strange behavior and continued chattering.

Everyone says Avril Lavigne is a genius!

"This song is so good, it became an instant hit in the US and Europe!"

Xiao Chen felt a little embarrassed.

In her past life, "Girlfriend" was indeed one of Avril Lavigne's signature songs, a global phenomenon.

But he never imagined that the circumstances surrounding the creation of this song in this lifetime would be so subtle...

Wang Jinhua, standing next to her, was checking the schedule with a director's assistant.

She has excellent hearing; even from a distance, she could clearly hear the singing coming from her headphones.

Wang Jinhua turned around, her shrewd eyes landing on Xiao Chen with a hint of teasing.

"Oh, Xiao Chen."

"Looks like that young lady hasn't given up on you."

Xiao Chen simply lowered his head and continued flipping through the script in his hands, without saying a word.

He knew that Wang Jinhua was just saying it casually.

He knew all too well that at a time like this, any words would be superfluous.

Perhaps silence is golden.

Seeing his expression, Wang Jinhua smiled again and stopped teasing him.

She knew Xiao Chen's personality; he appeared gentle and easy to get along with on the surface, but deep down he possessed a cool and detached nature.

He is like a blazing fire, burning with his dreams, and not easily tainted by trivial matters.

A few days later, filming on set was progressing smoothly.

Especially the scenes between the three child actors.

Even the most discerning producers and investors have to admire Rowling's excellent eye for casting.

It was precisely because Rowling insisted on casting young actors whose personalities were similar to those of the characters in the original work that the filming process did not take too long.

That afternoon, after a scene was filmed, Wang Jinhua walked over hesitantly.

It seems like there's something they want to say, but they don't know how to start.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Chen took the initiative to ask her.

"What's wrong, Aunt Hua?"

Wang Jinhua took a deep breath and finally spoke.

"Xiao Chen, there's something I need to tell you."

"It's Wang Fei. She wants to invite you to be a guest at her concert."

Upon hearing this name, Xiao Chen paused, his hand still holding the water glass.

During this time, he also heard news about the Dragon Kingdom.

Wang Fei, in his previous life, was a legend in the Chinese music scene.

In this life, his influence is even greater because of his song "Red Bean".

Xiao Chen put down his water glass, his tone calm and composed.

"Guests?"

"No need."

Wang Jinhua seemed to have anticipated his response, and her face showed helplessness.

"She wants to thank you properly."

"This song is of great significance to her."

"She feels... she owes you a favor."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen simply shook his head.

"Aunt Hua."

Giving her the book "Red Bean" was just a trigger.

"I just hope this song can find the right person and be heard by the world."

"As for thanks, there's really no need."

Wang Jinhua looked at him, a knowing glint in her eyes.

She knew this boy too well.

He is not greedy for fame or fortune, nor does he care to use his connections.

All his efforts stemmed from his pure love for acting.

Wang Jinhua sighed, but also felt a sense of pride.

"OK."

"I understand. I will refuse on your behalf."

She picked up her phone, walked to the side, and dialed Wang Fei's number.

After a few brief exchanges, Wang Jinhua promptly hung up the phone.

However, as soon as the call ended, the phone started buzzing again.

Wang Jinhua glanced at the caller ID and frowned slightly.

She answered the phone, and as she listened, her expression gradually became serious.

His previous composure vanished, replaced by an expression that mixed excitement and unease.

Xiao Chen was adjusting his costume when he caught a glimpse of Wang Jinhua's changing expression out of the corner of his eye.

He put down the clothes he was holding and walked over.

"Aunt Hua, what's wrong?"

Wang Jinhua raised her head and looked at Xiao Chen with a complicated expression.

She held her phone in one hand and gently rubbed her temples with the other.

"Xiao Chen, there's a script from China that they want our company to evaluate to see if it's worth filming."

Xiao Chen was slightly taken aback.

He knew that as Shiba culture grew stronger, Wang Jinhua had a more professional team under her command.

For projects of a normal level, there is no need for her to personally intervene.

Xiao Chen asked.

"Can't the people below handle it?"

Wang Jinhua shook her head and smiled bitterly.

"This time it's an S-level project."

"They're extremely popular in domestic circles right now."

"Logically speaking, for a script of this caliber, I must personally return to China and talk to the main creative team in order to give the most accurate assessment."

As she spoke, Wang Jinhua's eyes were filled with conflict.

On the one hand, there is the huge allure of the domestic film and television industry and its potential commercial value.

On the other hand, there is the ongoing filming of "Harry Potter".

She couldn't possibly abandon Xiao Chen for a script.

Xiao Chen repeated it softly.

"S-level project..."

A hint of curiosity flickered in his eyes.

In this era of China's film and television industry, a project that can be called an S-level project is by no means ordinary.

What's more, it even managed to make Wang Jinhua look so troubled.

Xiao Chen asked again.

"What script is it?"

Wang Jinhua looked at him and knew that he wasn't just curious.

Xiao Chen's eye for scripts far surpasses that of ordinary people.

She took a deep breath and uttered three words.

"Infernal Affairs"