Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 193 Chef Xie Guan Benshan

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"Uncle Long, my name is Gu Qing, Gu from the Gu family, and Qing from clear water."

Gu Qing's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible nervousness, but more so the pure excitement and closeness one feels when meeting a childhood idol.

however,
The moment that "Uncle Long" was uttered,
Lu Yang, who was standing next to him, turned pale with fright!
He gasped sharply, his heart nearly stopping, and almost reflexively grabbed Gu Qing's arm.

Lu Yang was so anxious that sweat beaded on his forehead. He squeezed Gu Qing's arm hard and winked at him while hurriedly explaining to Brother Chen Long with a forced smile:

“Brother Chen Long, please don’t mind, this child… this child is just too nervous and talking nonsense.”

He desperately wanted to cover Gu Qing's mouth, inwardly wailing: My goodness, he may look old, but his status in the underworld is undeniable; everyone in the industry respectfully calls him Big Brother.
How could you call him "uncle"? It makes him sound even older!

"Little brother, apologize quickly."

Liu Shishi's heart also tightened with worry, and she gently tugged at Gu Qing's sleeve from behind.

"No, no, no, just call me Uncle Long, that's fine."

Uncle Long didn't take it to heart. Instead of being displeased, his smile widened, even showing a hint of relief that "finally someone is calling me that."

"Why call me 'big brother'? At my age, I'm old enough to be his uncle. Calling me 'big brother' would be taking advantage of this young man!"

He has never really liked the title "Big Brother," and he has complained about it in the media more than once in his early years.

There's a certain江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) vibe about them, putting them on a pedestal and imposing immense responsibility and pressure.

So many people called him that, even an old man a year older than him, that he had no choice but to "get used to" it.

Gu Qing could understand Lu Yang's concerns.

He composed himself and explained to Uncle Long:

"Brother Long... Brother Chen Long..."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Do you remember the animated film you made? It was called 'Jackie Chan Adventures,' and it used to be shown on the children's channel every day."

In the show, Xiaoyu calls you "Uncle Long," and there's a special interview segment with you after each episode, where you teach us some principles or self-defense tips.

When I was little, I watched it every day. Back then, in the eyes of all the boys in my class, you were the hero who defeated Shendu and saved the world!

Gu Qing's words were sincere, and the light shining in her eyes was not feigned; it was pure admiration from her childhood memories.

"I know this animated film."

Uncle Long pondered for a moment, his eyes brightening slightly as he nodded.

He looked at Gu Qing's youthful yet sincere face, and the feeling was wonderful.

He has seen all kinds of fans, including international superstars, political and business figures, and countless ordinary viewers.

They usually express their affection for classic movies like "Police Story," "Rumble in the Bronx," and "Project A."

But today,
A young man fell in love with himself because of an animated film?
This is truly one of a kind.

Uncle Long's thoughts drifted back to those days.

The reason he agreed to authorize and be deeply involved in this animated film is largely because he has been a cartoon fan since childhood and has always dreamed of becoming a superhero in the hearts of children.

But one day,
Their own cartoon characters have become heroes in the childhood memories of countless children, accompanying them as they grow up.

This sense of spiritual satisfaction,
For someone his age, this experience is more fulfilling than any box office record or award.

“Gu…Qing,” Uncle Long called out his name accurately, his tone even more gentle and intimate, “How old are you this year?”

“20,” Gu Qing replied.

"Only 20?!"

Uncle Long exaggeratedly widened his eyes, then laughed heartily, patted Gu Qing on the shoulder, and said, "I'm getting old, I'm more than three times your age, time waits for no one!"

Although it was self-deprecating, his tone was full of magnanimity.

He changed the subject, asking with a knowing look, "However, I saw that your action scenes in 'Brotherhood of Blades' were quite impressive, clean and crisp, with a good sense of rhythm. Did you have any martial arts training before? You must have some background, right?"

Gu Qing shook her head, "I have never practiced martial arts."

"I learned all the action scenes in the movie after joining the crew. I'm so grateful to our martial arts director, Mr. Sang Lin, who was so dedicated to teaching me and helping me refine the details time and time again."

“Sang Lin?!” Uncle Long suddenly realized, “It’s him. No wonder his fighting style looked so familiar.”

"You can fight so well without any martial arts background. Do you have any plans to develop in action movies in the future?"

"Uncle Long, I'm afraid of pain, and I only know a little bit of fake moves, I don't know anything else."

"Haha, everyone's afraid of pain when filming action movies, I was afraid too when I was filming..."

"Is your outfit a modified Zhongshan suit?"

"Yes, we added some traditional Chinese elements that young people like. I think traditional things should also keep up with the times."

"That's right, young people should not be old-fashioned. When I was making comedy action movies, I also changed my fighting style from Bruce Lee's."

Uncle Long laughed heartily and continued to persuade Gu Qing to pursue action films.

To those around them, this scene simply appeared as an old man and a young man, one in black and one in red.
The two had a very pleasant conversation.

Especially for Li Yifeng and Chris Wu, who were in the second row in front of the "Mr. Six" crew, it was a completely different story.

"How does this guy manage to get along with everyone?!"

Li Yifeng felt a sour smell rush straight to the top of his head.

Watching Brother Chen Long's undisguised admiration and closeness to Gu Qing, and seeing the two chatting happily as if no one else was around.

He clenched his back teeth so hard they made a grinding sound.

He went to great lengths to get in touch with Director Feng, even refusing his salary, just to barely squeeze into the second row.

Gu Qing did nothing, yet the movie she got for free, sitting in the third row, attracted the attention of all the real superstars in the theater.

This sense of loss made him feel a tightness in his chest.

Chris Wu, on the other hand, curled his lip dismissively, a hint of contempt in his eyes.

He turned his head slightly to the side, seemingly uninterested in the "small talk" over there, his posture haughty.

In his eyes, Gu Qing was nothing more than a trainee who had been eliminated from South Korea's SM Entertainment and hadn't even made a proper debut.

These are the "nouveau riche" in China who rose to prominence by sheer luck and landed a hit TV series.

Compared to someone with such a "pure and upright" background who debuted in a top South Korean boy band and is considered an "international idol," this kind of background naturally makes him look inferior.

If you ask him to call you "senior" when you meet him, that's just you being polite.

As for Brother Chen Long's favor?
Chris Wu scoffed inwardly. Even the biggest stars of the past have to find these top celebrities to make movies for them these days.

Without him, there would be no box office success!
"Keep up the good work, young man. The future of film depends on young people like you."

"Thank you, Chen..."

"Call him Uncle Long."

"Thank you, Uncle Long. May I have a photo with you?"

"No problem. I was originally going to ask you for a photo together. You're really handsome. Is it popular to call someone a 'little fresh meat' now?"

Uncle Long said with a smile.

He's actually quite obsessed with looks.

Back then, they promoted young artists like Nicholas Tse, Daniel Wu, and Edison Chen.

At first glance, I thought she had a good image and a star quality.
So, I took the initiative to call them over to take photos.

Unfortunately, despite the hype, it became a hit.

One became a cook, one got married and took care of a family, and one's life completely collapsed.
The successor has disappeared without a trace.

After taking the photos,

Uncle Long even added Gu Qing's contact information without any airs.

He then went to sit in the first row and became an award presenter.

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(End of this chapter)