Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 227 "Up Idol"

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"My idol?"

Gu Qing held her phone, her voice full of surprise, even a hint of amusement, "Teacher He, I have so many idols, aren't you one of my respected idols? Who is it?"

On the other end of the phone came Teacher He's hearty laughter, clearly delighted: "Little brother, stop fooling around."

He clearly enjoyed Gu Qing's closeness and stopped keeping him in suspense, giving a key hint: "The idol you publicly thanked on Happy Camp when you were filming 'The Journey of Flower'."

"When filming 'The Journey of Flower'..."

Gu Qing's relaxed smile froze instantly, as if it had been paused.

A figure flashed through my mind.

"Sister Qingxia?!"

Gu Qing blurted out, her voice filled with disbelief, "Teacher He, you're not lying to me, are you?!"

At that time, he was a student, and his gaming addiction was at its worst. He spent all his time ranking up and playing games.

I rarely watch TV anymore, so I really didn't know that Huangguo TV had done something so big.

"Little brother, why would I lie to you!"

Teacher He's voice was filled with laughter, but also revealed a hint of empathy and excitement.

When he learned that Brigitte Lin had agreed, his shock and elation were no less than Gu Qing's at this moment.

"Our station is preparing a brand new lifestyle experience variety show called 'Up Idol,' and we plan to invite ten female artists of different ages."

Originally, getting Qingxia to help was practically a pipe dream... but things just happened to be so coincidental!
The charitable foundation under her and her husband's names happens to have a public welfare project in cooperation with our Huangguotai.

Sister Qingxia's idea was to donate all of her appearance fee to charity! This is what made this rare collaboration possible.

Teacher He said with a smile.

"Idol Up? Sun Goddess..."

Only after receiving a specific name did Gu Qing have an impression of it.

But compared to Brigitte Lin, he seemed to see more clips of Na Jie (Xie Na) on social media.

It is precisely because of the excellent performance of this variety show,

Xie Na's title of "Sun Goddess" became a nationwide sensation, and her popularity and reputation reached their peak.

Later, she even gained over 100 million fans and became a host on the Spring Festival Gala.

This program deserves a lot of credit.

"Teacher He, I have no hosting experience at all. Will I be a burden to you?"

Gu Qing was actually willing to participate.

Putting aside the fact that when he played Sha Qianmo, the senior actor was very open-minded and allowed him to "pay tribute" to the classic character.

The enlightened attitude shown by this senior actor in the face of the controversy surrounding his "tribute" to a classic role.

And later, when he was embroiled in the "plagiarism of acting" controversy, the public support he received was like a timely gift.

not to mention,
He once publicly expressed his admiration for Brigitte Lin on the Happy Camp stage. If they could appear on the same stage, it would be a wonderful story, both in terms of sentiment, reason, and the audience's expectations.

"Xiao Gu, don't worry, I'm here."

Teacher He's voice was warm and reassuring, instantly dispelling Gu Qing's concerns. "Besides, you only need to help fill in for a few episodes, so there's not much pressure."

The main issue is with Brother Han. His wife is pregnant and he needs to take care of the family, so he's simply too busy. He'll come back to take over once this period is over.

"Teacher He, when do we leave?"

Gu Qing felt relieved.

"Three days from now, at Mission Hills Haikou. I'll come pick you up myself then." Teacher He's voice was filled with anticipation.

"Okay, I'll go talk to the company first."

Gu Qing hung up on Teacher He's call and immediately dialed Li Li's number, explaining the whole story.

When Li Li heard the name "Brigitte Lin" on the other end of the phone, her breath caught in her throat for a moment, followed by immense joy.

She was certainly not stupid; she understood the weight of this all too well! Brigitte Lin—the irreplaceable "Invincible East" in the hearts of those born in the 70s and 80s, a legendary actress who was once popular throughout Asia and hailed as "Asia's No. 1 Beauty."

Her withdrawal from the public eye may make her somewhat unfamiliar to the younger generation, but among the middle-aged group who have enormous spending power and influence, her name is synonymous with nostalgia and her influence is immeasurable!

If Gu Qing can demonstrate a harmonious and respectful relationship with Brigitte Lin on the show,
This will be an immeasurable boost to his popularity and public image among those born in the 70s and 80s!
The entire company immediately sprang into action.

The PR team went all out, not only releasing the usual "beauty press releases," but also delving into the "fate" between Gu Qing and Brigitte Lin, laying the groundwork for public opinion hype after the show aired.

The stylist team worked overtime to carefully select and match Gu Qing's outfits for the show, striving to ensure she presented her best self on camera.

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Three days passed in a blink of an eye.

Gu Qing arrived in Haikou discreetly with a small entourage and bodyguards.

Huangguo TV did an excellent job of keeping this blockbuster variety show a secret, intending to create a sensation when it premiered and scare rival stations.

Therefore, Gu Qing's company did not disclose her schedule to any fans or fan site administrators.

The airport passageway was deserted. Apart from a few airport staff who knew his information and came to ask for autographs, almost no passersby could recognize this top celebrity who was wearing a mask and dressed casually.

This brief period of being "unrecognized" was like a bucket of cold water, making Gu Qing realize even more clearly:
Stripped of their elaborate makeup and overwhelming marketing hype, the so-called "top influencers" may be nothing in the eyes of the general public.

Only solid, substantial works can serve as the foundation for one's livelihood.

The car drove into the filming location—a vast expanse of countryside near Mission Hills Haikou.

The recording site that came into view had a deliberate "contrast charm": a rather rudimentary, even rusty, old house stood there.

It contrasts sharply with the bright red carpet spread out at the entrance.

The most eye-catching feature was a black goat leisurely grazing at the end of the red carpet, adding a touch of humor and down-to-earth charm to the scene.

Mr. He, who was already waiting there and was dressed in a smart suit, was in high spirits. As soon as Gu Qing got out of the car, he immediately greeted him warmly.

The production crew members also gathered around, greeting her excitedly and respectfully. Gu Qing recognized a familiar smile among the faces—it was someone she had met during the recording of Happy Camp.

"Teacher He, when does the recording of the program begin?" Gu Qing asked Teacher He after exchanging polite greetings with everyone.

"Little brother, there's still an hour and a half left!" Teacher He said with a beaming smile, lowering her voice with a hint of mystery and excitement, "Your arrival is a big surprise!"
Besides me, even Nana (Xie Na) doesn't know!
The station wants the most authentic reaction.

Of the ten female guests, only Nana, who was the coordinator, knew that Sister Qingxia might come; the others were completely in the dark.

The moment they saw Sister Qingxia, the scene was...

With a mischievous grin on his face, Teacher He said, "This will definitely be a memorable scene. Come on, let me take you to the dressing room to get ready."

An hour later, the door to the dressing room opened.

When Gu Qing walked out in the traditional Chinese costume carefully prepared by the production team, Teacher He's eyes lit up instantly, and he couldn't help but exclaim sincerely, "Wow! Little brother, you...you look so handsome in this outfit!"

He looked down at his neatly pressed suit and inexplicably felt it was a bit "redundant".

Gu Qing followed Teacher He and quietly boarded a motorhome parked near the recording site.

The interior of the vehicle was converted into a temporary monitoring center, with a huge screen displaying real-time images of the tin house (euphemistically called "Idol House") from various angles inside and outside.

This is the perfect spot to observe the guests' "first reactions".

Time ticked by, and the on-site director confirmed the final details via walkie-talkie.

The atmosphere gradually became tense, filled with the excitement and anticipation unique to the start of filming for a large-scale variety show.

at last!

A black van bearing the program's logo slowly drove into the frame and came to a steady stop at the starting point of the red carpet.

The recording of "Up Idol" has officially begun!

Through the monitor screen, Gu Qing and Teacher He could clearly see that the car door was opened by the staff.

A foot wearing a brown high heel stepped onto the red carpet.

Even the black goat tethered at the end of the red carpet seemed to sense something, stopping its chewing, raising its head, and looking curiously at the car that had just come to a stop.

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(End of this chapter)