Lin Muchen met the child star in the late afternoon.
A little boy got out of the car and nodded at her.
As the sun set, a lingering ray of light fell on him, highlighting his exquisitely beautiful face. The little boy was indeed exquisitely made, and when he looked at people, he had a certain quiet demeanor.
He didn't seem like a ten-year-old child, perhaps it was his early entry into the entertainment industry that had caused him to shed his childhood immaturity ahead of time.
Conversely, Ling Qianhe, who was acting, looked more like a child than he did.
He walked up and very politely greeted Lin Muchen and the crew members.
"Hello, everyone."
"I am Xia Zhi'gan."
"In this movie, I play Meng Dongqing's adopted son, Meng Pingping."
Because Meng Pingping was Meng Dongqing's adopted son, he naturally took Meng Dongqing's surname.
Meng Dongqing had named him this way because he hoped he would leave the village, go to school, and live a peaceful life.
He was poised and graceful.
The older brothers and sisters on the crew were absolutely smitten with him!
This was also Lin Muchen's first time interacting with a child star, and furthermore, this child star was exceptionally delicate and handsome. She couldn't help but look at him a few more times and playfully teased him with a smile.
"Do you know what you should call me?"
Xia Zhi'gan immediately looked up and replied.
"In the drama, I have to call you Mom. But in private, you should call me Sister, call you Little Ci Sister."
"You're not much older than me. And you're also my idol."
With his schoolbag on his back, he took out a small notebook from it and then looked at Lin Muchen with anticipation. Lin Muchen heard Xia Zhi'gan ask.
"Can you give me an autograph?"
Such a request.
Lin Muchen could not refuse, especially since the other party was her little fan. She immediately took out her small notebook to write her name, but someone suddenly appeared beside her.
Then he snatched the booklet from her hand.
And said.
"No."
"You are not allowed to call her 'Sister' either."
It was Ling Qianhe.
He didn't know how he had appeared—he looked at the child, acting very tsundere, his lively expression clearly conveying the words 'I'm jealous'.
But...
He was just a child star, a whole twelve years younger than him.
How could he have the nerve to be jealous of someone else? Lin Muchen looked at him, her expression tinged with a hint of strangeness, but he completely ignored it and hugged her tightly.
In full view of everyone.
Lin Muchen felt a slight headache.
She could only gently pat his shoulder, signaling him to get up.
But he rubbed against her cheek, his eyes even more innocent than the child star's.
Sparkling brightly.
"Sister is my wife."
"No one else can covet her."
Lin Muchen pushed him.
"But he's just a child."
"If you act like this, will you be jealous of our baby in the future?"
Besides, was it really appropriate for the esteemed movie emperor to act so shamelessly in front of a child?
Across from them, the child star Xia Zhi'gan suddenly laughed.
"It's okay."
"Since Brother Qianhe doesn't like it, then I won't ask for an autograph."
"However, should we rehearse the script now? When I got the script at home, I had already memorized all the lines for the entire play. I can start anytime."
"Is it convenient for you, Sister Ci?"
Hearing Xia Zhi'gan say this, Lin Muchen was a little surprised.
He had already memorized all his lines?
Was he that amazing?
Xia Zhi'gan nodded at Lin Muchen. His eyes were full of seriousness, and then he raised his head with pride and self-satisfaction.
"Ask me anything you want, and I guarantee I can match it perfectly, without even the slightest flaw."
It seemed he had come prepared.
Lin Muchen soothed Ling Qianhe and went to the side with Xia Zhi'gan to rehearse the scene. Xia Zhi'gan's expression was consistently serious, and the crew members clearly liked him a lot.
He came to film alone, without any adults from his family accompanying him, yet he wasn't worried at all. This made him different from ordinary child stars.
As evening approached, he took the crew's car back to the city. It was said that he still had school and would continue to rehearse with Lin Muchen after school the next day.
Lin Muchen felt that this child star was quite good.
Then, in her mind, the voice of her little system suddenly emerged. The little system stammered and told her.
"Host, I feel..."
Lin Muchen paused slightly and then asked her.
"Feel what?"
The little system's voice became louder.
"Host, I feel that this child star named Xia Zhi'gan has a familiar aura on him... I swear! I definitely felt it!"
Familiar, the little system?
Lin Muchen said.
"But I've never known him before. Where do you feel familiarity? This isn't scientific."
"This shouldn't be happening, right?"
She spoke tentatively, and the little system became a little agitated!
"No, no, no, we definitely know him... Let me think, the way he speaks gives me a sense of familiarity, even though he's trying to hide it..."
"Don't you think he's too mature?"
Hearing the little system say this, Lin Muchen suddenly laughed.
"He's too mature because he's a child star. He must have been filming in the crew since he was little, so he's more mature than ordinary people. The crew members all told me that this child is exceptionally outstanding, and his performance at school is also very good, with excellent grades."
"He's even skipped three grades and is already self-studying middle school courses. He's definitely a top talent."
"He's won many awards."
"Give him time, and he'll be another national 'little brother'."
Xia Zhi'gan was also her little fan.
He was indeed likable.
The little system mumbled.
"But I still think something is wrong with him. He's so outstanding, maybe some mission-taker has transmigrated into him... but I don't think it's that simple."
"An ordinary mission-taker would never give me this feeling of extreme familiarity."
Lin Muchen was about to ask further.
But there was a knock on the door.
Candles and oil lamps were lit, and she opened the door. Ling Qianhe stood outside, smiling sheepishly at her.
He scratched his head. Lin Muchen had cut his hair shorter herself today with scissors, making him look much neater.
Although she wasn't a professional hairdresser.
Ling Qianhe's face, with even the simplest hairstyle, was enough to make hearts flutter.
He hugged Lin Muchen and brought in a cotton coat, his voice soft. Coupled with his handsome face, it made one want to dote on him.
"I brought a cotton coat for you, my sister-wife. I was afraid you'd be cold at night."
"But even if it's cold at night, I'm warm, so you won't be cold if you hug me!"
He said with certainty.
He couldn't help but sneak a glance at Lin Muchen's expression. Lin Muchen found his expression amusing and a little exasperating.
That expression of his.
It was clearly testing her.
"Who said you could sleep hugging me?"
But he took the opportunity to snuggle against her.
"Sister is the best, and Sister misses Xiao Jun, right?"
This kind of possessive and cute act.
Was the most fatal.
Lin Muchen looked at him helplessly, narrowed her eyes slightly, and then closed the door—she reached out and grabbed Ling Qianhe's wrist. Ling Qianhe smiled contentedly and pounced on her.
"Xiao Jun will satisfy Sister!"