Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 199 Han Hong
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December 31, 2015, backstage at Hunan TV's New Year's Eve Gala.

The air was filled with the scents of face powder, hairspray, and a tense, busy atmosphere.

The sounds of footsteps, walkie-talkies, agents urging each other, and artists practicing their voices blended together, creating a huge wave of sound.

The corridor was bustling with people, their clothes elegant and their hair flowing, a scene of dazzling starlight.

Besides top stars like Gu Qing and Chun Ge.

Huangguotai also invited many big-name artists.

Like the three young boys, full of youthful energy, who are popular among top celebrities.

G.E.M., who rose to fame on the stage of "Singer",

Pop diva Calvin Choy, Sweetheart Queen Wang Hsin-ling

And Han Lei, who borrowed another five hundred years from heaven.

And of course, there's Huang Guotai's favorite K-pop group.

K-pop supergroup: BIGBANG!
at the same time,

In his private dressing room, Gu Qing had just seen off a group of SNH48 girls who were excitedly thanking him and dancing for him.

He was dressed in a brocade white costume with crescent moon patterns, his posture upright, appearing even more handsome and refined under the lights. Just as I breathed a sigh of relief and was about to sit down for a drink of water, there was another knock on the door.

"Xiao Gu."

Zhang Jie poked his head in with a smile, followed by a slightly embarrassed Deng Ziqi. "Did I disturb you? I brought a little fan here for an autograph!"

"Brother Jie, stop messing around." Gu Qing smiled wryly.

"I'm not kidding!"

Zhang Jie stepped aside to let Deng Ziqi come forward, saying, "Ziqi is really your fan. She was embarrassed, so she specifically asked me to come."

G.E.M. wore her signature black tight leather pants today, creating a stark contrast with her petite and adorable face.

She stepped forward, gracefully extending her hand with a bright smile that had a touch of adorable "dudu" about her: "Teacher Gu Qing, I'm such a fan! I've listened to all the shows you've been on, including the songs you've released, they're all so great!"

Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Gu Qing's outfit today.
"And I'm also a fan of your looks."

"Teacher Ziqi, just call me by my name normally. I am your fan."

Gu Qing shook hands with her and said, "I especially like your song 'Bubble'."

The two happily posed for a photo together.

Zhang Jie then left with a satisfied G.E.M.

Gu Qing was just about to sit down and catch her breath when the door opened again.

His agent, Li Li, frowned, thinking it was another celebrity coming to visit, and prepared to politely decline.

As soon as the door opened...

Li Li's professional expression froze instantly.

Next second,
She greeted him with an extremely enthusiastic, even slightly timid, smile: "Oh, Ms. Han Hong! Please come in!"

Standing at the door was none other than Han Hong, the queen of the music scene.

She exuded a powerful aura, her smile was bright and cheerful. She walked straight in, her gaze sweeping around the room before finally settling on Gu Qing: "You're Gu Qing, right?"

Gu Qing stood up from the bench she hadn't even warmed yet, and stepped forward with genuine respect: "Hello, Teacher Han Hong, I am Gu Qing."

Han Hong squeezed his hand tightly, looked him up and down, and laughed loudly, "Young man, you are indeed handsome. No wonder that girl Jiang Xin keeps talking about you in my ear every day."
She kept telling me how wonderful her younger brother was, I was so tired of hearing it, but I came here today specifically to see him, and well, he's not bad!

"Sister Jiang Xin, you flatter me. Teacher Han Hong, please have a seat."

Gu Qing responded politely, knowing in her heart that this heavyweight senior had come specifically because of Jiang Xin.

After exchanging a few brief pleasantries about Jiang Xin's recent situation,
Han Hong changed the subject, her smile fading slightly, her eyes becoming serious and direct: "Gu Qing, besides seeing my precious little brother Jiang Xin, I also have something I want to ask you today."

She paused for a moment, then cut to the chase, "Have you ever considered doing charity work?"

Gu Qing was slightly taken aback, but immediately understood Han Hong's purpose.

She is a well-known philanthropist in the industry, and her foundation has been working tirelessly for various public welfare projects.

He is a true philanthropist.

No one knew this better than him.

Gu Qing nodded without any hesitation and said, "Okay, Ms. Han Hong, how much do you think is appropriate?"

His quick and decisive agreement surprised Han Hong, who had prepared a whole speech.
She even felt a little embarrassed. She held up five fingers, her voice lower than before: "Not too many, this much is enough..."

Her original intention was 500,000.

"Five million?" Gu Qing asked, confirming as he looked at her gesture.

"Huh?!" Han Hong was taken aback and quickly waved her hand. "No, no, I meant five..." She was about to say "five hundred thousand" when Gu Qing interrupted her.

"no problem."

Gu Qing smiled and nodded, as if she were talking about an ordinary number, "Teacher, please give me the foundation's bank account number. After the party, I'll have the finance department transfer the money there."

Han Hong was completely stunned, her eyes wide open, and she didn't know what to say for a moment.

She has seen far too many celebrities who make excuses and play the victim when it comes to donating money.

People like Gu Qing, who agree to pay ten times the amount without even asking the purpose, are extremely rare.

The immense shock and subsequent excitement left her speechless for a moment.

"Brother."

She even changed her name, her voice trembling slightly, and subconsciously switched to a more intimate form of address, "This...this money isn't a small amount, I need to make it clear to you, our foundation mainly does..."

She was eager to explain where the money went, and to elaborate on the foundation's current key support projects for children in impoverished areas, including medical care and education assistance.
Every penny is subject to strict oversight and transparent disclosure, for fear of betraying this sudden and immense trust.

"Teacher Han Hong,"

Gu Qing interrupted her gently, her smile sincere, "No need to explain. You are Sister Jiang Xin's friend, and I certainly trust your character and your dedication to your work."

His eyes were clear, with a wisdom beyond his years. "Actually, I've made a lot of money, even too much. Sometimes when I think about it at night, I feel uneasy."

If it can help children who are truly in need, I'd be very willing. Even Brother Chen Long told me that artists should give back to society.

He looked at Han Hong, his tone calm yet powerful: "Please use it first. If it's not enough, or if there are any urgent projects, feel free to call me anytime."

He paused, then added, "I might not be able to come up with more right now, but squeezing out five million a year shouldn't be a problem."

"Five million every year?!"

Han Hong felt as if she had been struck by a heavy hammer; her voice rose, overwhelmed with excitement.

For the sake of charity, she has begged and pleaded with everyone over the years, witnessing the coldness and warmth of human nature.

Those celebrities and wealthy individuals who readily spend lavishly on banquets, parties, and luxury goods often become extremely stingy when it comes to making donations.

Even if it's tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands, you have to talk until your lips are worn out, as if you're cutting their flesh.

She has criticized this phenomenon in the media on more than one occasion.

Instead of receiving sympathy, some brainless fans brought up fallacies such as "making money is not easy" and "donating is a favor, not donating is one's right."

Whenever Han Hong heard this kind of argument, she couldn't help but curse in her heart: "Not easy, my ass!"

It's not easy for ordinary people to make money, but is it difficult for celebrities to make money?
You guys dance and sing on stage, show your faces in front of the camera, and earn many times more money than ordinary people.
So the money I risked everything to get, I pocketed it myself?

It's all for those children who can't afford food, medical care, or education.

She even made no attempt to hide her anger at this hypocrisy in front of the media, which attracted a lot of criticism.

The young man before her, this rising star, with his clear eyes and humble demeanor, so casually promised to donate five million yuan to charity every year! This sincerity and sense of responsibility warmed her heart and brought tears to her eyes.

"Ms. Han Hong, I have only one request: I can do charity work, but you can't help me promote it. I can't withstand the public opinion in the industry."

Gu Qing said solemnly.

"Brother."

Han Hong's voice was choked with emotion as she patted Gu Qing's shoulder heavily, a thousand words stuck in her chest.

Looking at Gu Qing's young and handsome face, she felt both heartache for his purity and helplessness at the realities of this industry.

"I understand your concerns."

Han Hong took a deep breath, suppressing her turbulent emotions, and nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, this is something only I know about, I absolutely won't tell anyone! I won't cause you any trouble!"

Whenever there is a major event requiring donations, all the artists will coordinate in advance and agree on a unified amount.

If you really want to donate, then donate privately. If you do it publicly, and everyone else donates 30, you can donate 100 million.

It's true that you'll be targeted and disgusted.

"Okay, thank you for your understanding, Ms. Han Hong."

Gu Qing breathed a sigh of relief; he really didn't want to become the target of public criticism because of this.

"What are you thanking me for?"

Han Hong waved her hand generously, "You are Jiang Xin's brother, and you will also be my brother, Han Hong's brother. If you encounter any difficulties or grievances, just call your sister!"
"I may not have many other skills, but I'm fiercely protective of my own!"

She left the foundation's account information, hugged Gu Qing tightly, and then left the dressing room in a flurry, filled with excitement and indescribable warmth.

They continued visiting the next artist's room, hoping to secure more sponsorship.

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(End of this chapter)