Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 280: The Left Ear is released, and it returns to Happy Camp.
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—Within the company,

As dusk settled through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the streetlights illuminated the minimalist, modern office. Gu Qing put down her water glass and looked across at the smiling, extremely humble boss of the production company.

People of this caliber have access to an incredible amount of resources within the industry.

Although Gu Qing wouldn't need it, he wouldn't offend the other party for no reason.

not to mention,
They were extremely humble, offering the industry's top-tier songwriting fees and even providing free promotion through big-budget movies.

Many singers would flock to it, considering it a freebie.

Take Fang Wenshan, a top lyricist, as an example; he charges 8,000 yuan per word.

It's eight times more than a word worth a thousand pieces of gold.

For example, the lyrics to "Huo Yuanjia" have 484 characters, and the total cost was approximately 387 million yuan. 25
The lyrics of "Blue and White Porcelain" contain 336 characters, and the total cost is approximately 269 million yuan.

Gu Qing's case is simpler: he handles both the lyrics and music for a flat rate of five million, and it won't infringe on any subsequent copyrights.

They simply had the money to offer 'five million,' leaving no room for refusal.

"I'll give you samples in a week."

Gu Qing readily agreed.

It's not like we're arranging for him to act; we just need to maximize our profits.

This compensation is much more lucrative than the cost of doing several tedious commercial performances.

At least you don't have to worry about being taken advantage of.

As for the reputation of "The Great Wall" in its previous life, Gu Qing was well aware of it.

However, there is a consensus in the industry: bad movies often produce amazing songs.

He happened to know that the movie contained a song that was enough to ignite the market: "A Bridge of Fate".

The fact that this song revived his career, swept across various galas, and remained popular for so long is the best proof of its enduring appeal.

"We'll wait patiently for good news from Gu Dingliu!"

Having completed the young lady's task, the producer breathed a sigh of relief, got up to leave with satisfaction, and the office returned to silence.

A week later,

Gu Qing sent the meticulously prepared song demo on time, adding a note in the email: 'This song is more suitable for a duet. It would be even better if you invited Second Brother to collaborate with Teacher Tan Weiwei.'

As for whether the production company will adopt his suggestions, he is not too concerned, as he has already done what he should do.

The peaceful days that had just ended with the recording session were shattered by the ringing of my phone once again.

Caller ID: Alec Su.

As expected, "The Left Ear" is scheduled for release during the May Day holiday, a pretty good release date.

Youth films have a short production cycle, and from filming to release, it took less than half a year, which is incredibly efficient.

With the movie about to be released, publicity naturally follows.

Thanks to his friendship with He Jiong and the special cameo appearance of Xie Na in the film, Alec Su successfully secured a recording opportunity for an episode of "Happy Camp".

Although Happy Camp was showing signs of fatigue at this time, it was still a top platform for movie promotion, even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse.

Countless big-name film crews would kill to get a chance to appear on screen.

Gu Qing looked at the schedule and rubbed her temples in exasperation.

After more than half a year, I'm going to step onto the stage of Happy Camp again.

When "Detective Chinatown" is released, do I have to go to another event?

He muttered to himself, feeling like he was becoming a "professional" on Happy Camp.

Fortunately, he is labeled as a "top star," and his fan base is so enthusiastic that they only care about his looks. Therefore, his frequent appearances on variety shows will not cause the same concerns as ordinary actors about "overexposure and affecting character portrayal."

If ordinary actors frequently appeared on variety shows, they would have run out of acting opportunities long ago.

This can be seen from his appearance on "Go Fighting!".

Later on, Huang Xiaochu simply stopped acting and became a variety show regular.

Audiences are always distracted by his performances.

Sun Honglei is the same.

After that, the only well-received film was "Mr. Right," a character that wasn't much different from the character in "Go Fighting!", both being mainly sarcastic and funny.

After that, the output of his works decreased sharply.

to this end,

Feng Xiaogang has criticized variety shows more than once in the media, believing that they have ruined many excellent actors.

But alas,
Making money from variety shows is so fast and easy; once you've tasted this benefit, which artist would be willing to give it up?

At most, they'll secretly regret it after they've made all the money.

"There are still three days before we leave for Changsha."

Gu Qing arranged for her assistant to book tickets.

When I think of "The Left Ear," the first thing that pops into my mind is that puffed-up, rabbit-like "Little Ear."

Although she has reduced the frequency of posting "solo" challenges, her competitive spirit seems to still be there. "Now, it seems there's no escaping our meeting."

Gu Qing stretched, expressing her helplessness, "Looks like I can only... torture her again."

"Boss, the plane tickets and hotel are all booked." Zhao Ya finished her work.

"Yeah, you've worked hard. Sister Xiaoya, are you hungry? Shall we go grab something to eat?" Gu Qing asked casually.

Zhao Ya immediately waved her hand, her expression revealing a woman's characteristic anxiety about self-discipline: "No, no, I'm on a diet, I really can't eat!"

"You're not a celebrity, why are you so focused on management?"

Gu Qing glanced at her and said, "Besides, you're so thin, why are you trying to lose weight? You'd fall over in the wind."

"Boss, it's broken 100! It really's broken 100!"

Zhao Ya emphasized the weight number with a serious expression, "I don't have your willpower to exercise every day. I've really gained weight, but I can't lose it."

"Okay, okay, I'll go downstairs and buy some food myself."

Gu Qing did not press the matter further.

He glanced at the inky black night outside the window, took out a baseball cap from the drawer and put it on his head, then skillfully pulled up his black mask, revealing only his eyes.

"Boss, be careful on the road."

Zhao Ya was already used to Gu Qing's occasional need for solitude, so she didn't suggest following him.

She knew that for an artist like Gu Qing, private space was extremely precious.

Besides, it's so late, and having a female assistant with her would only attract attention and cause trouble.

The elevator descended smoothly, and Gu Qing leaned against the cold wall of the car, her mind blank.

What to eat
I'm tired of the delicacies I eat at business dinners; all I want right now is a simple, comforting taste of home.

Fortunately,

They are from Anhui province, and with breakfast shops all over the country, they never have trouble finding the taste of home.

"I remember... there were wontons around the corner?"

He was figuring out a direction.

As Gu Qing stepped out of the building and into the cool night breeze of early summer, she paused.

His professional artist's keen senses allowed him to spot an unnatural, faint light that was quickly extinguishing near the green belt not far away.

"No, I was discovered!"

A man in a gray jacket, his neck hunched, suddenly froze, his face drained of color, and he frantically tried to hide in the shadows, clutching a black telephoto camera tightly in his hand—standard paparazzi gear.

As a top-tier celebrity, Gu Qing is extremely protective of his private life, and his residence remains a mystery.

He hasn't revealed his 'residence' and is also busy with work, making it difficult for him to be spotted.

This paparazzi was just trying his luck near Gu Qing's company when he saw a young man with an outstanding presence, wearing a mask and hat, walking out.

They immediately recognized that this person was 'Gu Qing'!
But he didn't expect to be discovered by the person in question, and he panicked and tried to run away.

Just as the paparazzi's heart was pounding and he was about to run away, he saw that Gu Qing not only wasn't angry, but instead... waved to him.
The man was completely stunned, frozen in place, as if under a spell. A profound fear flickered across his face.

After hesitating for a few seconds, he finally steeled himself and shuffled step by step to Gu Qing's side, keeping his head down and not daring to look her in the eye.

"Are you... a reporter?"

Gu Qing's voice came through the mask, carrying a hint of the cool night breeze, revealing no emotion, and her gaze was fixed on the camera he was gripping tightly.

"No...uh..."

The man instinctively wanted to deny it, but his lie seemed utterly pale in the face of the other man's ambiguous, smiling eyes.

His shoulders slumped, and he stammered resignedly, "...Yes."

He was prepared to be ordered to delete the photos, or even worse.

However, the expected insults did not come.

"Have you got a meal yet?"

Gu Qing suddenly asked.

"what?"

The man looked up abruptly, his eyes filled with disbelief and confusion, wondering if he had misheard. "Not yet."

"Perfect timing, I'm looking for a meal buddy, how about I treat you to something?"

Seeing him still in a daze, Gu Qing turned to leave, then glanced back at him, 'Don't want to eat?'

"Think about it! Eat!"

Overwhelmed with joy, the man nodded hastily and followed Gu Qing's footsteps in a daze, feeling as if he were walking on cotton.

The man's mind was buzzing; he was completely overwhelmed by this unexpected "exclusive" news.

Did he manage to get an exclusive interview with a top celebrity?!

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(End of this chapter)