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

Even after hanging up the phone, Wang Jinhua still felt a warm glow in her heart.

She immediately threw herself into her work, not daring to delay for a moment.

Preparations for "Super Girl" have entered a critical stage, with preliminary rounds starting in various regions and the number of applicants far exceeding expectations.

Meanwhile, the preparation for "Echoes of the Rainbow" also required contacting the production team.

These tasks piled up, leaving Wang Jinhua overwhelmed.

Therefore, the task of visiting Wu Mengda in Hong Kong and accompanying Xiao Chen to the audition for the child actor in "Kung Fu" naturally fell to Ye Huimei.

In the courtyard house.

Ye Huimei asked in a gentle voice.

"Xiao Chen, have you packed your luggage?"

Xiao Chen was sitting on the sofa with a first draft of the script for "Kung Fu" spread out on his lap.

He didn't look up, only grunted in response.

Long, slender fingers gently stroked the pages, which were covered with dense, small annotations.

Stephen Chow's scripts are never simple.

Now that he had received the script for the audition, Xiao Chen would naturally take it seriously.

……

Hong Kong International Airport was bustling with people.

Ye Huimei took Xiao Chen's hand.

Although he was walking through the VIP passage, Xiao Chen immediately attracted countless eyes as soon as he appeared.

He was wearing a simple white shirt and jeans today, but his unique charisma was still undeniable.

People passing by would glance at him once, and then always take another look.

Many young girls are even fans of Xiao Chen, and they cover their mouths and secretly take pictures after seeing him.

Xiao Chen was already used to this.

He simply maintained a polite smile, without reacting much beyond that.

Ye Huimei pointed.

"Xiao Chen, look, Uncle Da is over there."

In the distance, a figure stood somewhat awkwardly.

He was rather thin and looked somewhat sickly; this man was Wu Mengda.

Upon seeing Ye Huimei and Xiao Chen, Wu Mengda immediately broke into a big smile.

He waved, his voice hoarse.

"Miss Ye!"

"Ah Chen!"

Wu Mengda quickly approached, patted Xiao Chen on the back, and his tone was full of emotion.

"Wow, little Chen, you've grown so tall!"

He released Xiao Chen and examined him closely.

"Tsk tsk, what a handsome man."

"He's even more handsome than when he was a child!"

Xiao Chen gently gave Uncle Da a hug.

The hug carried a faint smell of medicine, as well as the unique warmth of an elder that Uncle Da possessed.

Xiao Chen raised his head, his voice clear and bright.

"Uncle Da, how are you feeling?"

Wu Mengda waved his hand, seemingly unconcerned.

"It's an old problem, nothing serious."

"But you, you're incredibly busy these days, one film after another, becoming the hottest child star in our industry!"

Ye Huimei also stepped forward and exchanged pleasantries with Wu Mengda.

"Uncle Da, why did you come to pick me up at the airport in person?"

"Just give us a call, and we'll take a taxi there ourselves."

Wu Mengda smiled.

"How can that be? Ah Chen is a distinguished guest."

"The last time I saw Ah Chen, he was only three years old, around the time we were filming 'Shaolin Popeye'."

"You've grown so much in the blink of an eye."

He looked at Xiao Chen, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

At that time, he was still a high-spirited supporting actor.

Now, however, he looks rather sickly.

Xiao Chen spoke at the opportune moment.

"Uncle Da, you're too kind."

"I'm so happy to see you again."

When Xiao Chen said this, his tone was sincere, without the slightest affectation.

Wu Mengda felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing this.

This child has a sweet tongue and knows how to respect people.

No wonder everyone likes him.

Wu Mengda held Xiao Chen's hand.

"Let's go, let's go eat first."

"I found a great place, with the unique characteristics of a port city."

Xiao Chen nodded.

They are incredibly well-behaved.

Throughout the journey, Wu Mengda glanced at Xiao Chen from time to time.

He remembered that year, three-year-old Xiao Chen stood in front of the camera, not at all shy.

Even at such a young age, there's a story in his eyes.

They are completely different from children who are led by the nose by adults.

At that time, he felt that this child was extraordinary.

Thoughts churned in Wu Mengda's mind, and soon the car arrived at its destination.

The restaurant is a long-established brand.

The small private room was filled with the authentic aroma of Cantonese cuisine.

At the dinner table, Wu Mengda started talking non-stop.

He first asked Xiao Chen about the interesting things that happened while filming recently, and then praised him for becoming more and more promising.

Ye Huimei watched this joyful scene from the side and felt very happy.

Xiao Chen occasionally chimed in, but his words were few.

But every word he said was perfectly timed.

Wu Mengda suddenly sighed, his voice lowering slightly.

"Speaking of which, Ah Xing has been quite busy lately."

Ye Huimei and Xiao Chen both quieted down.

A subtle sense of heaviness spread through the air.

Wu Mengda picked up a piece of roast goose, but didn't put it in his mouth.

"He put a lot of effort into his film 'Kung Fu Hustle,' from preparation to filming."

"Originally, one of the roles was reserved for me."

Wu Mengda looked up, his gaze somewhat unfocused, and gave a bitter smile.

"As a result, my body failed me."

"I was quite ill at the time, and the doctor told me not to film, plus there was a scheduling conflict..."

He didn't go on.

Xiao Chen had already filled in the blanks in his mind.

Under the dual pressures of illness and scheduling conflicts, Wu Mengda had no choice but to give up the role.

Xiao Chen had heard about these things in his previous life.

In fact, Uncle Da also reserved enough time for Stephen Chow's filming, but no matter how popular a supporting actor is, he is still just a supporting actor.

He also needs to eat.

It's impossible to keep waiting for Stephen Chow indefinitely.

So before filming began for "Kung Fu Hustle", Ng Man-tat took on other films.

Wu Mengda continued.

"Later, Ah Xing gave the role to Fat Cong."

His tone revealed no resentment, only a faint regret.

"Sigh, speaking of which, him and I..."

"...The relationship is a bit strained right now."

"I don't know how to explain it. Maybe something happened to him and he can't take care of me."

Wu Mengda lowered his head, his fingertips rubbing the chopsticks, and there was a hint of water in his eyes.

That feeling of being misunderstood is like aged wine—bitter and astringent.

Ye Huimei handed over a tissue.

She knew that Wu Mengda and Stephen Chow were once the best partners in the film industry.

Many classic works feature their figures side by side.

Now, however, due to some misunderstandings, we have become so estranged.

This is no secret in the industry.

Xiao Chen listened quietly.

He knew Stephen Chow's temper and understood Wu Mengda's personality.

Both of them are artists with an extreme pursuit of film.

Their world sometimes cannot tolerate even the slightest impurity.

The intricacies of human relationships in the entertainment industry are difficult to explain, especially in the Hong Kong entertainment circle.

Therefore, the rights and wrongs in this friendship should not be judged by outsiders.

Wu Mengda suddenly raised his head.

"but……"

A glimmer of light rekindled in his eyes as he looked at Xiao Chen.

"He's currently looking for a child actor to play the role he played when he was a child."

"He's from 'Kung Fu Hustle,' he doesn't have many scenes, but he's quite important."

"When I heard that, the first thing that came to mind was your face."

"Ah Chen, do you remember? When we were little, we filmed 'Shaolin Popeye,' and you acted like a little adult."

"Back then, I felt that you had a certain energy about you."