Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 242 Guan Qiwen (3k)
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When Gu Qing arrived at the film crew, Boss Cai, Director Li Guoli, and screenwriter Zhang Wei were already there to warmly welcome him.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries,

As if he had seen a rare treasure, Boss Cai opened his arms and embraced Gu Qing tightly.

The plump boss, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers, enthusiastically gave me a cheek kiss.

Gu Qing felt the moisture on her cheeks and said helplessly, "Sister Cai, this is a different price."

"Ok?"

Instead of being surprised, Boss Cai was delighted. Her eyes lit up, and she asked, "Is there an even higher price? How much do you want? I'll sell the company as soon as I get back!"

"Sister Cai, I was wrong."

Gu Qing admitted defeat and was defeated.
Older married women are really not to be trifled with.

"It's fake?"

Mr. Cai looked regretful as he released his embrace, pursing his lips as if he hadn't had enough.

How could she not be able to flirt with a little boy?

Gu Qing quickly changed the subject, bringing up the abrupt question from the last reporter at the airport.

The bright smile on Boss Cai's face vanished instantly, a hint of coldness flashed across her eyes, and the capable aura of a strong woman silently spread out.

She nodded slightly. "Don't worry, I'll handle this."

"Has Senior Sister arrived yet?" Gu Qing asked again.

"It's still on its way, but it will definitely arrive before filming starts today."

Boss Cai whispered a few words to her assistant, then put on a bright smile and affectionately took Gu Qing's arm: "Let's go, little brother, I'll take you to try on your makeup!"
Let me tell you, I really went all out for this makeup and styling; I specially recruited top-notch professionals from Hong Kong!

"is it?"

Gu Qing's curiosity was piqued, and she obediently followed Boss Cai to the dressing room.

"Gu Qing?!"

As soon as I entered the dressing room, a figure wearing a magnificent crown turned around in surprise from in front of the mirror—it was Jin Cheng.

"Great...joy?"

Gu Qing paused, her expression showing genuine surprise and disbelief.

How come Jin Cheng looks so different after not seeing him for a while? He almost didn't recognize him at first glance.

"Top star! You've gotten even more handsome!"

Jin Cheng's gaze was fixed on Gu Qing, her eyes shining brightly, as if she had seen some rare delicacy and was almost drooling.

I thought I had long forgotten this handsome young man who had amazed me, but seeing him again now, the "craving" that I had forcibly suppressed in my heart has grown wildly like weeds.

She couldn't help but curse inwardly: "Damn it! If I could date a man like that even once, I'd quit the entertainment industry the very next day!"

"Cough cough!"

Boss Cai cleared his throat in annoyance and glared at Jin Cheng. "Mind your image! You're a female celebrity!"

"Yes, yes, boss, everyone loves beauty."

Jin Cheng gave a perfunctory reply, her eyes still fixed on Gu Qing.

Boss Cai sighed and turned to a refined middle-aged man next to the makeup artist, introducing him to Gu Qing: "Young man, this is one of the key figures in our crew, the chief costume designer: Teacher Guan Qiwen."

All your costumes were designed by Teacher Guan, stroke by stroke, with painstaking effort!

"Handsome guy,"

Guan Qiwen extended his hand, his gaze as if appraising a perfect work of art, filled with undisguised appreciation and satisfaction, looking Gu Qing up and down, "I didn't expect you to be even more beautiful in person than in the photos, with excellent bone structure and skin, a natural clothes hanger."

He has participated in the costume design of three TV series in mainland China: Huo Jianhua's "Swordsman", the recently wrapped "The Four", and the current "The Imperial Doctress".

"The Imperial Doctress" can be considered his masterpiece.

This is largely due to Mr. Cai's full support and trust.

—The twenty costumes he oversaw the production of alone cost over three million yuan, with every detail striving to recreate the historical charm, a staggering amount of investment.

"Hello, Teacher Guan, you can just call me Gu Qing."

Gu Qing smiled and shook hands with Guan Qiwen, his attitude humble.

"Jin Cheng, you take a break first. I'll take Teacher Guan to help your younger brother with his makeup and styling." Boss Cai is always strict with his artists.

What you can’t get is the best!

Upon hearing this, Jin Cheng's face immediately fell, and she gave a pitiful "Oh".

"Sister Cai, let Da Xi finish first, I'm not in a hurry," Gu Qing said upon seeing this.

"Mr. Cai, Miss Jin's outfit is almost finished, just a little bit of finishing touches are needed."

Guan Qiwen's goodwill towards Gu Qing's thoughtfulness increased even more, and he explained to Boss Cai with a smile.

"Ding ding ding,"

Boss Cai rolled her eyes, feigning helplessness, and half-jokingly scolded Gu Qing, "So I'm the only 'evil old woman' here?"

"Sister Cai, what are you saying?"

Gu Qing, against her conscience, pinched Boss Cai's shoulder and teased, "You're so beautiful, you don't look old at all. People who don't know you would think you're Da Xi's older sister."

Sweet words from a young, handsome man have a fatal attraction for women of any age.

"really?"

Boss Cai immediately beamed and subconsciously raised his hand to touch his cheek. "Hmm...it seems that the skincare products you sent me last time are working."

"Then I'll send you more next time," Gu Qing readily agreed. Jin Cheng stared in disbelief through the mirror, questioning her own existence as she looked at Boss Cai, who had been coaxed into a girlish bashfulness.

Goodness gracious, Gu Qing, you're the real playboy, aren't you?!

Damn it, she specializes in playing strong, independent women; no wonder you're so popular!

After a brief hiccup, Jin Cheng finally changed into her last set of elaborate and luxurious imperial concubine attire.

Guan Qiwen carefully examined the area, silently noting down a few details that needed minor adjustments, before leaving with Gu Qing and Boss Cai's group.

Head to the private dressing room prepared for Gu Qing.

“Ah Gu,”

On the way, Guan Qiwen enthusiastically introduced, "I've designed five core outfits for you, covering different scenarios such as casual everyday wear, formal palace banquet attire, royal court dress, and military uniform..."

"Ah Gu?"

This familiar and affectionate address made Gu Qing pause for a moment, and she suddenly missed her teacher, Mr. Zhang.

He secretly planned that once the filming was finished, he would definitely take some time to visit his teacher.

Stepping into the private dressing room
Clothes racks stood in rows, shoe cabinets were neatly arranged, hat brims were exquisite, and a dazzling array of costumes silently spoke of the upcoming excitement.

"Teacher Guan, which set should we change into first?"

Gu Qing took a deep breath, ready to face the challenge of the "costume change marathon".

"Let's try this casual outfit first." Guan Qiwen took an outfit off the hanger.

Gu Qing's gaze was instantly drawn to it: "This is... a Taoist robe?"

“That’s right,” Guan Qiwen’s eyes flashed with surprise and relief, as if he had met a kindred spirit. “I have cleverly incorporated some elements and charm of Taoist robes into the traditional everyday clothes.”

This is a set of 'bamboo green gradient Hangzhou silk robe'

The garment transitions naturally from a deep, warm emerald green to a clear, elegant moon white from the shoulders to the hem, like new bamboo shoots bathed in moonlight in early spring, exuding a pure and serene beauty.

Her cuffs were turned inward, revealing three inches of meticulously designed lotus-root-colored lining. A warm, lustrous mutton-fat jade pendant hung at her waist, and she wore plain black gauze shoes with gold cloud patterns on her feet.

The overall cut is smooth and the lines are soft, which brings out the elegance and refined temperament of the literati to the extreme.

Gu Qing went into the dressing room and changed into the bamboo green Taoist robe.

When he came out again—

"Wow--!"

The dressing room was filled with the croaking of frogs.

Boss Cai, Guan Qiwen, and even Jin Cheng, who had just arrived to join the fun, were all captivated by the sights, unable to look away even for a moment.

The young man before me seemed like a banished immortal who had stepped out of an ancient ink painting. The green of bamboo and the white of the moon blended perfectly on him, making his skin as white as jade and his temperament aloof and otherworldly.

That refined elegance, with its scholarly gentleness and unyielding aloofness, is enough to make any ancient costume male beauty pale in comparison.

Jin Cheng was completely dumbfounded; his mouth stopped twitching and all that remained was pure lust.

Boss Cai was the first to come to her senses, her voice filled with barely concealed excitement as she quickly waved, "Little brother, come over here and let your sister take a picture with you."

Her husband doesn't have that kind of ancient costume vibe either!

Don't let Hu Ge's reputation as a handsome man in period dramas fool you.
When he first debuted, he was criticized for being an ugly man in period dramas. It wasn't until his aunt asked, "Are you here to audition for Li Xiaoyao?"

It's basically going to be eliminated by the producers of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series.

Even though the show became a huge hit after it aired, Hu Ge was still heavily criticized by fans of the Legend of Sword and Fairy game, who felt that he didn't portray Li Xiaoyao's dashing and handsome demeanor.

It wasn't until the later versions of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series became so bad that it was elevated to a true legendary status.

Gu Qing cooperated and walked over. Boss Cai immediately took out his phone and took several pictures in a row.

Gu Qing changed into her second outfit, a moon-white silk dress commonly seen in period dramas.

In contrast, his previous pure white clothing was at most embroidered with gold and silver threads to add a touch of nobility.

Guan Qiwen, however, has additional detailed embellishments.

The moon-white silk fabric itself exudes elegance, but the edges are meticulously trimmed with understated luxury indigo satin, creating a simple and refined look.

The most striking detail is the subtle bamboo leaf jacquard embroidery on the collar, delicate and understated, like bamboo shadows swaying in the moonlight.

A jade pendant belt cinches his waist, its warm and lustrous texture adding to his gentlemanly demeanor. He wears a black silk net headdress, a hallmark of the Ming Dynasty, perfectly embodying the refined and understated elegance of a gentleman.

If the first set was like a cold and aloof immortal, this set is more like a gentle and refined young master from a noble family.

His understated nobility and scholarly air blended perfectly, as if he were a breathtaking painting simply by standing there quietly.

After that,

Gu Qing then changed into a crimson banquet dress with lotus scroll patterns that exuded a noble and elegant air.
The black court robe with gold-embroidered python pattern, embodying the majesty of a prince,
And then there's the final set of armor, the [Black Armor with Red Tassels]. Each set is more stunning than the last.

When Gu Qing took off his last piece of military uniform, his eyes were filled with undisguised brilliance as he looked at Guan Qiwen, and only one extremely strong thought was churning in his mind:
"Buy him! We must buy him!"

The so-called designers my team hired were worlds apart from the master in front of me!

Throw money at it! We have to throw money at it like crazy!
"Gu, your body proportions are excellent, but your shoulders are a bit too slender for military uniform."

This is a common problem among your young idols.

"No problem, we can solve part of the problem with special shoulder pads during the actual filming. It should be feasible to make the armor look more imposing..."

Guan Qiwen was still talking eloquently.

As everyone knows,
Gu Qinglian had already prepared the money for the burial plot for Gu Qinglian after he grew old, worrying about where he would be buried.

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(P.S.: I watched a few episodes of the original novel and did some research. It's getting late. Goodnight, everyone.)
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