Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 187: Filming of "Left Ear" Wraps Up (4k)
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The next day,

The film set dressing room
Gu Qing is getting her new makeup and styling done.

During this period, Xu Yi was portrayed as someone who had fallen into depravity and was now living in nightclubs.

She changed her look several times.

When Gu Qing reappeared before everyone, the entire set seemed to be briefly muted, followed by an outpouring of suppressed gasps and gasps.

Yesterday, "Xu Yi" was wearing a clean white shirt, exuding the freshness and gentleness of a campus heartthrob.

But standing before him now was a male bar model who had fallen into prostitution and made a living by pleasing others.

Sister Xu excitedly took drastic measures.

Gu Qing's white shirt was completely discarded, replaced by a uniquely textured black velvet shirt. Two buttons were undone at the collar, revealing her collarbone, and the cuffs were casually rolled up, giving her a lazy and decadent look.

He wore a loosely worn, distressed dark gray short leather jacket over his clothes, the metal zippers and rivets gleaming coldly.

She wore a pair of neatly tailored black slim-fit trousers that accentuated her long, straight legs, and a pair of black ankle boots in the same style.

The most eye-catching hairstyle.

The original clean black hair was cleverly concealed and carefully covered with silver-white hair extensions, which softened the overly sharp texture and added a broken beauty that resembled that of a cartoon character.

A few strands of hair fell casually across her forehead, partially obscuring her eyebrows and eyes, adding to her charm and aloofness.

"Wow--!!!"

The first to break the silence was Guan Xiaotong, who exaggeratedly covered her mouth and widened her eyes.

Then, like a small rocket that had been ignited, it jumped up on the spot and let out a loud scream:

"Brother, you're so handsome! You look like you stepped out of a comic book."

Completely forgetting her reserve, she rushed to Gu Qing's side like a gust of wind, hugged his arm, and her face flushed with excitement, "I want a photo together! I want a photo together! I want to post it on my blog!"

"Brother Youpeng, Teacher Rao! Look!"

Her excitement infected those around her, and many young staff members couldn't resist taking out their phones to secretly take pictures.

Su Youpeng and Rao Xueman exchanged a glance, both seeing amazement and satisfaction in each other's eyes.

Su Youpeng was overjoyed. "Yes, this feels right. He's completely fallen into depravity, yet he possesses a unique charm that makes the audience feel sorry for him while also falling in love with him."

Rao Xueman chuckled lightly: "This image... even I, as a viewer, am finding it hard to choose."

Thankfully, Ma Sichun wasn't there; she had stayed up all day and was catching up on sleep in her hotel room.

If she saw Gu Qing like this, given her talkative and enthusiastic personality, the scene would probably be ten times more lively than it is now.

"Where are the little ears?"

Gu Qing finally managed to escape Guan Xiaotong's enthusiastic "encirclement," but when she looked around the set, she didn't see that familiar figure.

Su Youpeng was looking at the composition on the monitor with satisfaction when he heard this and looked up: "Oh, this scene is set in winter. The little ear costume is missing a scarf. I just had someone buy one, and it's still being set up in the makeup room."

His eyes suddenly lit up, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. "Perfect, little brother, your new look is amazing! Go to the bar and wait your turn. We'll start filming as soon as Little Ears comes out."
Let her experience a genuine, firsthand shock at Xu Yi's new image! That reaction would be far more real than any rehearsal of the scene!

Gu Qing nodded without saying anything more and turned to walk towards the "bar" scene that had already been set up.

Shortly after,
The door to the dressing room opened.

Chen Duling came out. Her appearance was a stark contrast to Gu Qing's glamorous yet decadent style.

A thick, soft-looking off-white scarf covered most of her small chin. She wore a slightly oversized brown duffle coat and simple dark jeans and canvas shoes.

Holding several thick textbooks in his arms, he exuded a clean, simple, and even somewhat scholarly student-like aura.

Like the typical girl next door who is buried in her studies on a university campus, she is completely out of place in the glitz and glamour of the world she is about to enter.

"Alright, everyone to your positions!" Su Youpeng's voice came through the walkie-talkie, and the scene instantly fell silent as all the lights and cameras took their places.

"Action!"

The clapperboard fell crisply.

The camera follows Chen Duling,
She walked alone on the slightly chilly winter street, the dim light of the streetlights lengthening her shadow.

Clutching a book in her arms, her scarf wrapped tightly around her, only her clear but weary eyes were visible.

In the distance, a bar called "Lost" flashed with colorful neon lights, and the sounds of loud music and voices could be faintly heard from the entrance.

She instinctively quickened her pace, trying to walk around the side of the bar to get away from the glaring lights and noise.

however,
In that fleeting glance, her feet froze on the spot!

Outside the bar, several stylishly dressed men and women were chatting and laughing. And the man whose arm was intimately linked with that of a girl in a sequined dress and heavy makeup… that profile…

Chen Duling's pupils suddenly contracted, and her breath seemed to freeze instantly.

Is it Xu Yi?!

She could hardly believe her eyes.

In my memory, Xu Yi will always be that big boy with a clean white shirt and clear, warm eyes.

He is like the morning dew, like the first snow of winter, pure and untouched by dust.

But the person in front of me...

With his silver-white, tousled hair, he presented an image of decadence that I had never imagined.

He tilted his head slightly, a nonchalant and languid smile on his face that she had never seen before, as he spoke to the girl who was close to him.

"Is...is this really Xu Yi?"

Her lips parted slightly, but no sound came out, and she unconsciously hugged the books in her arms tighter.

"That's it, that's the most authentic feeling!"

Su Youpeng was very excited behind the monitor.

"Xu Yi, why are you here?"

Chen Duling mustered her courage and stepped through the door of the bar that separated the two worlds.

The deafening music, the air thick with the smell of smoke and alcohol, and the dazzling, swirling lights instantly engulfed her.

She stood helplessly at the door, her eyes anxiously searching among the moving figures.

at last,

I saw that figure again near the bar.

At this moment, Gu Qing appeared even more at ease, and even more heartbreaking.

He held a wine glass, a faint smile playing on his lips, and moved effortlessly among several stylishly dressed young women. He seemed to be making a witty remark, eliciting giggles from them.

He skillfully took the money a girl slipped to him, put it in his breast pocket, and his smile grew even brighter.

"Xu Yi...how could he have become like this?"

Chen Duling moved her feet with difficulty and found a seat in the corner of the bar.

Her existence eventually caught Gu Qing's attention.

When his gaze pierced through the swirling smoke and dim light, it met her eyes, which were filled with shock and bewilderment.

Gu Qing's smile froze instantly, then quickly vanished, leaving only a deep sense of embarrassment and evasiveness.

His hand holding the wine glass trembled almost imperceptibly.

As if fleeing from some monstrous flood, he hurriedly said something to the girl next to him, then walked to the bar and whispered an order to the bartender. Soon...

A glass of bright red watermelon juice was pushed in front of Chen Duling.

Chen Duling looked up, her head drooping, and met Gu Qing's gaze.

His eyes were incredibly complex, filled with embarrassment, sadness, and even a barely perceptible plea, but the clarity and warmth of the past were completely gone.

"This isn't the place for you."

His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly pierced through the noisy background, carrying a deliberately crafted indifference and detachment: "Drink it, then hurry up and leave."

Chen Duling looked at the glass of watermelon juice, then at his back, which was once again blending into the ambiguous light and shadow.

at this time,

A young man, clearly drunk and staggering, swayed over and reeked of alcohol, his eyes lingering on Chen Duling with a flirtatious look.

"Hey little sister, all alone? Aren't you hot dressed like that? Here, let me treat you to something strong..."

As he spoke, his hand began to wander and reach for her shoulder.

"Do not touch me!"

A strong sense of disgust and a self-protective instinct erupted within her. Chen Duling abruptly stood up and forcefully shoved the drunken man aside.

Her movements were more intense and awkward than ever before, causing the man to stumble.

Without even glancing at the other person's shocked and angry expression, she pursed her pale lips, clutched her books, and rushed out of the noisy bar without looking back, as if fleeing some terrifying place.

The cold night wind instantly enveloped her, making her shiver and clearing her confused mind for a moment.

She didn't go far.

Not far from the bar were a few cold steps. She hugged her knees and slowly sat down.

She held the book tightly in her arms, as if it were the only thing that could give her a sense of security.

She sat there stubbornly, in the cold winter wind, waiting for the boy who had become unrecognizable.

Finally, it's time to get off work.
But what Li Er saw was Gu Qing being beaten and brutally assaulted by debt collectors.

"I'll let you pay back the money you owe me!"

"You've got guts, pretty boy!!"

A man punched Gu Qing hard, knocking him down.

Li Er could no longer suppress the pounding in her heart.

He rushed forward fearlessly, pushing these people aside. With his small frame and outstretched arms, he blocked them, his voice hoarse with fear:

"I'll pay it for him! I'll pay it for him!"

Gu Qing shamelessly got up, hid behind Chen Duling, and even shoved the debt collector, yelling, "Did you hear me? My sister will pay for me!"

They tricked the debt collectors away.

Chen Duling followed Gu Qing to the filthy and messy rented room. The cramped space was filled with the smell of smoke, the lingering aroma of instant noodles, and an indescribable sense of decay.

Gu Qing practically threw himself into the worn-out sofa. He closed his eyes tightly, his breathing was heavy, and his body was slightly curled up, resisting everything outside.

Especially her—the one who saw right through his current predicament.

Chen Duling bit her lower lip lightly, her eyes filled with heartache and pity. She took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound calm and even, "I just... came to see you on behalf of a friend of mine."

She didn't try to wake him again, but silently began to tidy up.

She picked up the empty wine bottles and takeout boxes from the ground, folded the scattered clothes and put them aside, and wiped the stains off the table with a rag.

After tidying up, she took an envelope from her bag containing the money she had scraped together and saved through frugality, and placed it on the corner of the table.

After an unknown amount of time, perhaps the numbness of the alcohol wore off, or perhaps she subconsciously sensed that clean departure, Gu Qing struggled to open her eyes from her drowsiness.

His gaze was fixed on a rather conspicuous envelope, his eyes struggling with pain, shame, and guilt.

For a period of time in the past,
Li Er would often come over to help Xu Yi tidy up her room. When Xu Yi texted her asking for money, she would say she didn't have any, but she would ask her senior to introduce her to part-time jobs so she could work hard to earn money.

Xu Yi was thus given a new lease on life. He quit his bartender job and, while continuing his studies, began to work hard to learn programming.

then,

One late night, Xu Yi confessed his feelings to Li Er.

"Be my girlfriend."

Gu Qing gently grasped Chen Duling's shoulders and spoke the words that had been hidden in her heart.

Dim lights,
It outlined his handsome profile, his silver hair shimmered, and a few strands fell in front of his forehead, which did not diminish his charm, but instead added a touch of heart-stopping vulnerability.

Chen Duling's body stiffened, and her heart trembled slightly.

The tenderness and love reflected in the boy's eyes could almost melt away the ice.

When she was held in Gu Qing's arms, she buried her head deeply in Gu Qing's shoulder.

This was tough on Su Youpeng, who was filming.

"Ms. Xueman, this performance doesn't fit, does it?"

He pleaded helplessly, "Li Er should have acted a bit more confused and bewildered during this scene. I have a feeling that Xiao Erduo has already fallen in love with Xu Yi?"

"How is it not in line with your expectations? I think it fits perfectly!"

Rao Xueman smiled broadly, "I'm the author, who knows the original work better than me?"

If she had known this would happen, she would have written the ending with Xu Yi and Li Er.

This is so sweet!
"All right…"

Since the author had spoken, Su Youpeng had no choice but to accept the decision.

Next up is Gu Qing's most important final scene.

Returning to that tidy little house,
They, as boyfriend and girlfriend, were sitting on the sofa.
Watching the game together, laughing and playing together,
When faced with an ambiguous kiss, Lee I instinctively chose to dodge and refuse.

This is what led to Xu Yi's eventual departure, feeling disheartened.

"Come on, let's begin."

The earlier playful fight scenes were filmed very smoothly.

until,

Gu Qing grasped Chen Duling's slender wrist, their eyes locked in an intimate, lingering gaze.
He approached slowly, his movements hesitant yet unwavering.

Chen Duling seemed to sense something, her body stiffened slightly, and her long eyelashes trembled gently like the wings of a startled butterfly.

The slightly warm breath brushed against his cheek.

"Shouldn't we push it?"

Aren't you going to push it yet?

A light touch of the nose releases a delicate fragrance.
Gu Qing closed his eyes and moved forward at a snail's pace, waiting for the push from his chest and palm.

But until…

A soft, warm sensation washes over the lips.
The two opened their eyes at the same time.
“Isn’t this right?!”

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(End of this chapter)