Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 223 Sister Zifeng
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More than half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
The story of Xiao Shenyang and his group is also coming to an end.

After filming the last scene,
The group gathered together, eating boxed lunches and drinking beer.

Zhao Yinjun took out his guitar and started playing and singing, creating a harmonious and enthusiastic atmosphere.

"Xiao Gu, you like guitar?"

After singing a self-composed song, Zhao Yinjun saw Gu Qing holding a bottle of beer and looking at his guitar. He smiled and handed it to him, "Sing one, please. Let me enjoy this song."

Over time, he came to understand Gu Qing's easygoing nature; he was just a kind and well-behaved younger brother, without any of the arrogance of a celebrity, and very likable.

"No, Yin Jun, you sing very well, you should sing."

Gu Qing took a sip of beer, smiled, and shook her head.

Although he was a cover song blogger in his previous life, he was self-taught in music theory, and the only instrument he knew, the guitar, was learned by following online instructional videos.

Seeing Zhao Yinjun playing the guitar inevitably brings back a sense of nostalgia.

"Brother Gu, don't be modest. You're the most popular singer around here. Sing a song for me so I can enjoy it."

Xiao Shenyang grabbed the guitar and shoved it into Gu Qing's hands.

Chen Sicheng and Chen Chichi were also joining in the commotion.

"Little brother, sing one, don't be shy."

Tong Liya, holding up her phone, stood behind Chen Sicheng with a radiant smile, recording a video.

"Be gentle, be gentle, the guitar is broken."

Gu Qing hugged the guitar tenderly, her fingertips gently brushing across the strings, producing a few clear, melodious notes.

He lowered his eyes slightly, adjusted his posture, and the surrounding noise seemed to pause with this subtle movement. A slight smile played on his lips.
"I usually charge a million for singing a song. Ladies and gentlemen, how do you plan to pay me?"

"Xiao Gu, give me ten songs first, the money will be deducted from the box office!"

Chen Sicheng waved his hand.

"Brother Sicheng, why don't you just order a hundred songs? Anyway, the box office is zero right now."

Gu Qing retorted irritably, which caused everyone to burst into laughter, and even the staff working in the distance couldn't help but take a sidelong glance.

The laughter gradually subsided.

Gu Qing's slender fingers gently plucked the strings.

The prelude flows out with the familiar and gentle melody of "Sunny Day".

He wasn't looking at anyone; his gaze seemed to be fixed on a point in the void, or perhaps he was immersed in a private world constructed by the melody.

When he spoke, his clear, youthful voice flowed out slowly, like spring water bathed in moonlight, carrying a unique, comforting warmth and sweetness.

The sound wasn't loud, yet it strangely pierced through the slightly hazy air of the summer night, like a cool evening breeze carrying the scent of grass, gently caressing everyone's face and soothing their hearts.

The sounds of quiet conversation and clinking glasses that had been filling the air completely disappeared. Xiao Shenyang, holding a beer bottle, hummed a tune with blissful contentment.

Zhao Yinjun leaned back in his chair, his gaze focused.
Chen Chichi, with a long trail of ash from the cigarette dangling from his lips, forgot to flick it off, reminiscing about the past.

Tong Liya held up her phone, the camera firmly focused on the young man singing and playing the guitar.

The dim light cast a small shadow under his lowered eyelashes, highlighting the clean and soft lines of his profile. His figure, holding a guitar, was both upright and somewhat languid.

Gu Qing's fingers moved nimbly and steadily as she plucked the strings, each note seemingly imbued with magic.

In the photos, he is as beautiful as a painting that seems to breathe, radiating a tranquil yet powerful attraction that captivates everyone's attention.

Some people began to hum along to the melody unconsciously, their voices low, as if afraid of disturbing this precious atmosphere.

In one corner of the entire film set, only the clear accompaniment of the guitar and Gu Qing's gentle singing voice echoed.

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After seeing off Xiao Shenyang and his group,
The next afternoon,

Gu Qing had just finished a scene, her forehead still damp with a thin layer of sweat, and habitually walked towards Chen Sicheng next to the monitor.

He paused slightly as he keenly sensed a gaze upon him.

Following the direction of the gaze, one could see a pretty little girl with a bit of baby fat, who, like a startled fawn, quickly hid behind a middle-aged woman.

Only her large, clear eyes, tinged with obvious panic, were visible as she secretly observed him. Her gaze was filled with undisguised excitement, shyness, and the radiance of someone meeting their idol.

Gu Qing had seen this emotion in the eyes of too many fans.

"Zifeng, your beloved Gu Qing is here. Why aren't you saying anything?"

The woman was Zhang Zifeng's mother. She gently pulled her timid daughter from behind to the front, saying, "Weren't you chattering away happily on the plane?"

"Mom, what are you talking about?"

Zhang Zifeng shyly tried to crawl back behind the woman.

Just like Guan Xiaotong was once a die-hard fan of the "Iron-Blooded Bees" (a popular Chinese TV show),
Gu Qing's looks and temperament make him a natural school heartthrob for young girls.

In particular, the popularity of the national variety show Running Man is definitely among the top tier in terms of popularity among students.

Gu Qing slowed down, and Chen Sicheng explained that Zhang Zifeng would be making a cameo appearance as the girl 'Si Nuo' in the final scene of 'Detective Chinatown'.

He waved and greeted her warmly, "Hello, Senior Zifeng."

The word "senior" acted like a little magic, causing Zhang Zifeng's tense shoulders to relax slightly.

She finally mustered her courage, glanced up at Gu Qing quickly, then lowered her eyes again. Her long eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings, and her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, with a noticeable tremor: "Gu...Gu Qing, hello."

"I've been called 'little brother' all this time since my debut. Finally, someone is calling me 'big brother'."

Gu Qing smiled happily and asked:

"I've seen you in 'Modern Times,' do you know Zhang Songwen?"

"I...I know Uncle Songwen, he plays Wei Jian in it."

When the topic turned to familiar territory, Zhang Zifeng calmed down a little, but still didn't dare to look Gu Qing in the eye, staring at his toes instead. "He acted exceptionally well."

"Zhang Songwen is my acting teacher,"

Gu Qing's smile deepened, carrying a hint of intimate sharing of a secret. "What a coincidence, isn't it?"

"Teacher Gu, really? That's such a coincidence!"

“Our Zifeng looks like he’s destined to be with you.”

Zhang's mother immediately chimed in, her face beaming with undisguised joy. She was eager to help her daughter build a closer relationship with him. "When we're filming, Song Wen takes great care of our Zifeng, just like he's his own child!"
Zifeng has decided to apply to the Beijing Film Academy, and Song Wen is her most desired mentor. From now on, you'll be her official senior!

As she spoke, she gently nudged her daughter, "Zifeng, quickly call him 'senior brother'!"

"mom!"

Zhang Zifeng was both anxious and embarrassed, and her ears turned bright red.

She entered the entertainment industry at the age of five and has played many roles. She is very mature for her age and understands her mother's thoughts very well.

But this feeling of being "sold" is too embarrassing in front of your idol.

She only wanted to leave a natural and beautiful impression on Gu Qing.

Gu Qing immediately noticed the girl's embarrassment. He chuckled, his tone perfectly timed to defuse the situation, and his gaze towards Zhang Zifeng was full of good-natured teasing:

"Auntie, please don't say that. I'm just Professor Songwen's student in private right now, I haven't officially entered the Beijing Film Academy yet."

If little sister Zifeng gets in before me, then I might be the one calling her "senior sister."

He tilted his head slightly, looked at the little girl who seemed to want to hide herself, blinked his right eye, and teased, "Right, Senior Sister Zifeng?"

The phrase "Senior Sister Zifeng"

Zhang Zifeng was taken aback at first. Her clear, large eyes finally looked directly at Gu Qing, filled with surprise, shyness, and a little bit of bewilderment at being teased by her idol.
In the end, however, they all turned into a bright, almost overflowing smile.

She couldn't help but chuckle, quickly covering her mouth with her hand, her shoulders trembling slightly.

But her smiling eyes and rosy cheeks clearly conveyed the girl's pure joy and the immense surprise of being noticed by her idol.

Zhang Zifeng felt that the Gu Qing brother in front of her was even gentler, more humorous, and more radiant than she had imagined.

That sense of wonder and admiration, a feeling that belongs to a young girl, quietly took root and sprouted in her heart.

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(P.S.: The pace was a bit slow. I'll take criticism into consideration and add another chapter. That's four chapters today.)
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