Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 261 Zhang Qiling and Wu Xie
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Wei Zhen was driving when he looked eagerly at Gu Qing through the rearview mirror: "Teacher Gu, thank you so much for making a cameo appearance!"

Your agreement is such a wonderful surprise for "iPartment"!

He gripped the steering wheel slightly tighter, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement and a hint of disbelief, "To be honest, when Chichi told me he really invited you, I almost couldn't believe it... Now, I'll cover all his dinners for the next month!"

As he spoke, he gave Chen Chichi a knowing yet secretly pleased smile through the rearview mirror.

Gu Qing leaned back in her chair and responded gently, "Director Wei Zhen, you're too kind."

"I came at Brother Chichi's invitation,"

He glanced at Chen Chichi and smiled, "Secondly, 'iPartment' is indeed a shared memory of our generation's youth, and I'm happy to be a part of it."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming serious, "By the way, what's my script?"

"Teacher Gu, we knew you were coming, so we worked all night revising the manuscript! How could we let you suffer any inconvenience?"

Wei Zhen spoke faster, gesturing as he drove, "Don't worry, it won't take up too much of your time. I just want to add a small, essential section to the existing framework—"

Film your farewell conversation with Wu Xie before you enter the Bronze Gate, and then the scene of you walking out of the gate ten years later.

His original plan was to use 2D stop-motion animation for the transition.

But now that Gu Qing is here, we have to arrange a wonderful segment that matches her status.

"By the way, Teacher Gu, you're planning to make another cameo appearance as Wu Xie, right?"

"Yes, I'm planning to. It's a small gift for my fans who have always supported me."

Gu Qing nodded.

Hearing this,

Wei Zhen's smile widened instantly, almost reaching his ears: "Teacher Gu, it's not just them who are looking forward to it, our entire crew is eagerly anticipating it!"

His voice rose a few decibels, revealing the excitement of "finding a treasure".

He knew all too well how much Gu Qing meant to the fans of the original "Tomb Raiders Chronicles".

Inviting Gu Qing to make a cameo appearance as Wu Xie and Zhang Qiling would definitely be the biggest highlight of their film's promotion.

"By the way, Director Wei, there's something I've always been curious about. Why didn't you consider making a sequel to 'The Duel at the Forbidden City'? I see that many fans are really looking forward to that part."

Gu Qing remembered something and asked with curiosity and inquiry.

Hearing this,

Wei Zhen's smile froze instantly, then turned into a bitter expression: "Sigh, Teacher Gu, don't even mention it... it's such a money pit!"

He slapped the steering wheel, his tone full of helplessness and heartache, "Back then, that one short scene almost cost the entire crew their underwear!"

"Big-budget special effects? That's beyond the capabilities of a small-scale sitcom team like ours!"

How could he not know that fans liked this storyline?

But it's simply too expensive to film!

Not to mention, there are many other reasons.

Guan Gu and Zhan Bo's core members left.

The impact of Chen Chichi's sudden rise to fame on his status.

He remained true to his role as the male lead in Love Apartment from beginning to end.

Especially after Running Man became a huge hit,
Chen Chichi's fame among young people is absolutely national.

If you let him continue acting out those silly, exaggerated scenes, his facial expressions will completely fall apart.

He himself can't recreate the feeling he once had.

"But I see all sorts of rumors circulating online, saying you're going to make a sequel to The Forbidden City. Director Wei, if fans find out when the movie is released that it's not what they expected at all... that disappointment might backfire."

Gu Qing offered a well-intentioned reminder.
He had been hurt by this "mismatch between goods and descriptions" in his previous life, and he knew all too well the power of disappointing fans.

Overall, this movie isn't really bad; it's a decent popcorn movie.

But the problem is,

Until the movie was released, the biggest online buzz generated by the production team was about the sequel to "The Summit of Purple Gold".

Fans who entered the cinema full of expectations were instead met with a crossover with a pirated version of "The Lost Tomb," and their feelings can be imagined.

After grossing over 3 million yuan on its opening day, the final box office only reached 5.5 million yuan.

This shows how much it hurt the hearts of drama fans.

Beads of sweat instantly appeared on Wei Zhen's forehead. His expression was awkward and guilty, and he tightened his grip on the steering wheel: "...Professor Gu, you've hit the nail on the head. That's exactly what I was worried about..."

His voice lowered, filled with trepidation.

However, Gu Qing's appearance gave him a glimmer of hope. Wei Zhen took a deep breath, his voice filled with nervousness and immense anticipation, and cautiously probed, "...Um, Professor Gu, would you...mind us using the news of your cameo roles as Wu Xie and Zhang Qiling for some preliminary publicity?"

His mind was racing:

First of all, the news that Gu Qing would make a cameo appearance as 'Wu Xie' or 'Zhang Qiling' has definitely satisfied the expectations of book fans.

Secondly,

The fans that Gu Qing and Chen Chichi accumulated during their time on Running Man will also be willing to buy into it.

Plus,
Gu Qing has also had many collaborations with the actors from Love Apartment, so fans of the show don't feel hostile towards Gu Qing's cameo appearances.

It's like killing three birds with one stone, and blossoming in all directions.

"Director Wei Zhen, I'll make a cameo appearance. You can use it for publicity, no problem."

Gu Qing's expression turned serious, and his tone was gentle yet clear and undeniable: "However, one thing must be made clear: the promotional materials must clearly state that I am a 'special guest star' with limited screen time."

He deliberately slowed his speech, looking directly into Wei Zhen's eyes in the rearview mirror. "You understand what I mean. I don't want my fans to come in expecting to see the main character, only to find that it's not what they expected."

Gu Qing didn't want to see her fans being tricked into coming here and being exploited.

Other celebrities don't care, but he does.

"Understood! Absolutely understood! Don't worry, Teacher Gu, even if we're ignorant, we would never betray your great benefactor! Make sure it's clearly marked, it's a must!"

Wei Zhen swallowed hard and quickly explained.

Only production companies that are willing to risk their lives for money would dare to do something like this.

He doesn't have that kind of courage.

We arrived at the outdoor set built by the film crew.
When Wei Zhen suggested that she take a break, Gu Qing shook her head and refused, saying that getting her makeup done first was the priority.

First of all, Zhang Qiling's makeup and costume are the simplest: a black and gold ancient sword, a blue hoodie, slim-fit pants, and high boots, which are the most standard and fixed outfits.

After half an hour,

Gu Qingchu's brand-new look caused his aunt and Li Jinming, among other girls, to blush and scream, "Little brother, you're so handsome!!"

Gu Qing wore a black and gold ancient sword slung across his shoulder, and a dark blue hooded sweatshirt accentuated his tall and aloof figure. His slim-fitting trousers were tucked into black high boots, and his wispy bangs fell naturally, with an unintentional messiness that made him appear even more indifferent and aloof.

He played the role with great ease.

Thanks to the lingering shadow of the corrupted Zhu Qiyu, his face remained cold, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent and gloom.

Even director Wei Zhen was watching intently.

Wu Xie's costume was finalized, and Gu Qing basically played herself.

With a slightly goofy bowl cut, an open military green work jacket, a simple T-shirt, work pants, and canvas shoes, he exudes a lingering "innocent" charm.

I got my makeup done that day and took a few photos.

Gu Qing also received the revised script that evening.

It's called a script, but it's really just a storyboard; he doesn't have many lines in total.

Wu Xie only said one sentence, the one he uttered upon seeing Zhang Qiling walk through the bronze gate: "Silent Bottle—"

Zhang Qiling spoke a bit more, recounting the ten-year promise left before entering the bronze gate.
Then, after exiting the bronze gate, he saw Wu Xie (Yuan Hong) from ten years later say, "I'm back."

Let me elaborate a bit more, introducing the 'guardian spirit of the tomb' from the Love Apartment setting, and then we'll wrap it up.

Then his face will become Chen Chichi.

After briefly skimming through the script,
Gu Qing put down the mouse and keyboard, stretched his wrists, and stood up. "Brother Chichi, Attorney Zhang, you guys play first. I'm going back to my room to find some inspiration."

"Master, are you still coming to the party?"

Li Jiahang looked up reluctantly, pleading with his eyes to stay.

In these last few games, Gu Qinglai finally experienced the joy of being carried to victory.

"I'll play around after I finish filming tomorrow."

Gu Qing replied with a smile.

"Zhang Wei, Xiao Gu is very dedicated, just let him go. We can duo queue, and I can carry you!"

Chen Chichi said confidently.

Hearing this,

"Can it really fly?"

Li Jiahang had a bitter face.
He was afraid the plane would crash!

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(End of this chapter)