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Chapter 208 The White Moonlight of Thai Entertainment (Third Update)
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Having escaped the "congestion" on the street, the unique sweet aroma of seafood hits you as soon as you step into the restaurant.

Thais live by the sea, so the most popular dish is naturally a feast of fresh seafood.

The huge ice platter was piled high with baby squid, king crab, blue crab, mantis shrimp, and thick slices of salmon and tuna sashimi, all looking incredibly tempting.

Chen Chichi, the gourmand, couldn't wait any longer. He picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a small squid that was still wriggling slightly, dipped it in the spicy and sour Thai sauce, and slurped it into his mouth. He squinted his eyes in satisfaction and exclaimed, "Wow! So fresh and sweet!"

Chen Sicheng, Wang Baoqiang, and Xiao Yang also picked up their chopsticks and began their attack on the king crab legs and raw marinated shrimp, enjoying the raw and pure ocean flavor as if they were "gnawing on a cow".

Chen Sicheng specifically instructed the translator: "Whiskey, draft beer, and a bottle of coconut juice."

"Sicheng, I'll just have draft beer. Give the coconut juice to my younger brother; he's still young and shouldn't drink too much alcohol."

Sitting next to Chen Sicheng, Tong Liya felt a sweet warmth in her heart when she saw her husband remember to order coconut juice.

But the next second,
Then Chen Sicheng said impatiently, "The coconut was originally ordered for Xiao Gu. He told me he doesn't like drinking. If you want to drink too, just order some yourself."

Tong Liya: "..."

Looking at her husband's matter-of-fact profile, the sweetness in her heart instantly turned into a bittersweet feeling.

Make pork ribs for Baoqiang. Remember that Gu Qing doesn't drink alcohol. How come you're so slow to care about your wife?

Did he put all his romantic skills into brotherhood?

Tong Liya silently picked up the large mug of beer in front of her and took a big gulp. The icy liquid couldn't suppress her sullen anger.

But when she glanced at Gu Qing out of the corner of her eye, her slight frustration strangely dissipated.

Gu Qing was seen holding his special coconut in both hands, biting on the straw, his brows slightly furrowed, staring blankly at the table full of fresh seafood.

That adorable look, tinged with confusion and helplessness, inexplicably touched a soft spot in Tong Liya's heart.

She picked up a thick piece of salmon sashimi and gently placed it in Gu Qing's bowl, her voice unconsciously softening: "Little brother, try this, it's very fresh."

Gu Qing looked up at her, silently shook her head, and said succinctly, "There are bugs. I'm scared. I'll die."

This raw marinated food is just like those "viral" food videos he had seen online before.

Watching others enjoy their food so much makes me hesitate to eat it myself.

Whether it swims in a river or leaps in the sea, the risk of parasites is like a small sword hanging over your head.

Gu Qing felt that he was in the prime of his youth with a bright future ahead of him, and it wasn't worth gambling for such a small pleasure.

But little did they know,

His brief words, especially the last one, pierced Tong Liya's heart like a needle.

A sudden pang of sadness shot through my nose.

Her younger brother,

If they were still alive, they would probably be around Gu Qing's age by now.
This thought instantly melted Tong Liya's heart, and her maternal protective instincts surged to an unprecedented level.

"My brother is alright!"

Her voice trembled slightly, but her eyes were unusually firm. "I'll get you something cooked right away! What do you want to eat? I'll order for you!"

"Xiao Gu, you don't eat raw food?"

Chen Sicheng heard this too, put down his chopsticks, and slapped his forehead in frustration, "Hey, you should have told me sooner! If I had known, I would have definitely booked a different restaurant!"

"How about we go to another one now?"

He was about to get up as he spoke.

"I remember now, Xiao Gu doesn't like to eat raw food."

Chen Chichi and Wang Baoqiang also realized what was happening and put down their chopsticks. "When we were filming Running Man before, Xiao Gu's expression when he saw the live octopus was like he'd seen a ghost."

"Let's go, let's find another one."

Xiao Yang also stood up, still holding a king crab leg in his mouth.

"No, no, no, we'll eat here, it's fine."

Seeing this commotion, Gu Qing quickly stood up and pressed Chen Sicheng back into his seat. In her haste, she even forgot her stutter and spoke with unusual fluency.

"Really, no need to bother. Besides, I have to control my diet today anyway, so I can't eat much."

He didn't want to spoil everyone's fun. Just then, the male waiter who had taken their order came over. The translator quickly asked if they could make some cooked food.

The waiter first instinctively shook his head, forcing a smile, and said "I'm sorry" in Thai.
"Our restaurant specializes in fresh produce; we don't cook it."

When Chen Sicheng saw the waiter's arrogant shaking of his head, he understood what it meant and frowned.

Just as he was about to speak, the waiter's gaze inadvertently swept over Gu Qing's exceptionally handsome face under the light, and his eyes widened instantly!

"Ah—you're an actor from [film title]?"

It's hard to imagine that he, a grown man, would shyly hug the order board and excitedly jump up and down on the spot.

The waiter's face instantly lit up with an incredibly enthusiastic smile. He rattled off a string of words to the translator, nodding repeatedly, and then jogged off towards the kitchen.

The translator's expression turned extremely strange. Suppressing a laugh, he said to everyone, "Uh... he said he'd go get the chef to make it right away, and... he even excitedly asked Teacher Gu if he could take a picture with him later..."

He said he's a fan of Professor Gu and really likes you!

Gu Qing was taken aback by this sudden turn of events, then nodded: "No problem, of course."

"Holy crap! Little Gu!"

Chen Chichi held his head, his face full of envy, jealousy and hatred. "Why? Why do you have fans everywhere you go?"
Even the restaurant staff made an exception for you? You're practically an international superstar now! Like, a Tyrande-certified celebrity?!

This is not over yet.

Within minutes, not only the waiter, but also the restaurant owner came over in person!

A slightly overweight middle-aged man greeted Gu Qing excitedly in heavily accented English, shaking her hand tightly and repeatedly expressing his gratitude for her patronage.

Finally, he rubbed his hands together, pleadingly asking the translator, meaning that the meal was on the house, but he only asked that Gu Qing leave an autographed photo to hang in the store.

Gu Qing was a little bewildered by this enthusiasm and couldn't understand why she had become so popular in Lao Tai.
Even the most popular drama shouldn't be this bad, right?
Soon, the mystery was solved.

The boss excitedly pulled out his phone, opened a popular local news app, and the headline was a photo of Gu Qing at the airport that morning!

The translated title roughly translates to: "Dragon Fruit Superstar Gu Qing Arrives in Bangkok, Gently Protecting Fans and Igniting the Internet!"

The following are several animated GIFs:

Gu Qing blocked the bodyguards and gently helped the Thai female fan who almost fell.
He bowed slightly and patiently signed autographs for the fans who surrounded him; there was even a screenshot of him smiling at the fans and saying "(suay mak - very beautiful)" in Thai.

The translator, suppressing a laugh, explained, "Professor Gu, your actions this morning, especially protecting that female fan and praising her in Thai, have been widely reported by the local media. Now you're 'Thailand's white moonlight'."

In the Thai entertainment industry, a circle teeming with "second-generation rich kids" and where celebrities are generally aloof and unapproachable, Thai girls have truly never had a decent life.

Thai celebrities are capable of doing things that are simply unimaginable to most people.

One well-known example is when he celebrated his dog's birthday by "asking fans to raise money for the dog's birthday celebration."

Or, if someone has bought a house but can't afford the mortgage, they might simply post their bank account details, implying to their followers to send them money—a rather abstract approach.

Gu Qing's natural gentleness, respect, and the little bit of Thai interaction were like a refreshing spring, instantly touching the hearts of countless Thai fans.

This stark contrast made him an unexpected internet sensation on Thai social media within just half a day of his arrival.

After listening, Gu Qing looked at the frozen image of himself "rescuing the damsel in distress" on his phone screen.

Looking at the excited boss and the curious gazes from the surrounding diners, he could only helplessly touch his nose and give a slightly shy yet amused smile.

Becoming an international star doesn't seem that difficult...

When Gu Qing and his group finished their meal and pushed open the restaurant door, a huge crowd blocked the entire street.

After the restaurant owner posted his photo on social media, Thai girls from the neighborhood came running.

"Sicheng, should we apply for J this time?"

Tong Liya hesitated for a moment.

Chen Sicheng swallowed hard; the sudden scream made his legs go weak.

Nods emphatically, "Report!"

Gu Qing caused such a commotion in Lao Tai.

Domestic social media platforms have also witnessed a huge surge in activity.

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(End of this chapter)