Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 283 The Rioting Fans

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At the entrance to the Huangguotai recording site, the bustling crowd made Gu Qing pause slightly.

"Why... so many tents?"

He murmured in confusion, his gaze sweeping across the distance—densely packed tents and makeshift beds lined the roadside like mushrooms after a rain, scattered with colorful beverage bottles and food wrappers.
It was completely different from the orderly atmosphere of the Happy Camp event I had in mind.

A striking red carpet stretched out from the entrance, giving it a fleeting, award-ceremonial feel.

"Aaaaaah!! Second Master!!"

"Gu Qing, look here!!"

"younger brother!!"

"Gu Qing!!"

The frenzied and shrill shouts suddenly erupted like a tsunami! Countless fans waving support signs and banners surged forward like iron filings drawn to a magnet.

The security guards were on high alert, their faces flushed, and they did their best to form a human wall to block the surging crowd.

"Please welcome the cast and crew of 'The Left Ear' to this episode of Happy Camp!"

Having received advance notice, Teacher He was already waiting at the door with his signature warm smile on his face. As soon as he saw Gu Qing get out of the car, he waved and said, "Little Gu, come over here quickly!"

Gu Qing suppressed her doubts, quickly adjusted her expression, raised her arm, and waved to the cheering crowd.

This action was like a drop of boiling oil being thrown into water, instantly triggering an even more deafening wave of screams.

Ma Sichun instinctively wanted to take Gu Qing's arm, to walk side by side as if on a red carpet. However, her fingertips had barely touched Gu Qing's sleeve—

"Aaaaaah!!! Don't touch him!!!"

"Who is that woman?! Take your hand off me!!"

"Have you no shame? Stay away from my brother!!!"

"XXX! Get out of here!!"

Just moments ago, the fans were gentle and sweet, but in an instant, they switched modes, and their voices of resistance and curses suddenly rose several octaves, sharp enough to pierce eardrums!

Countless angry, jealous, and hostile gazes shot towards Maschun like sharp arrows.

Ma Sichun's face turned deathly pale. As if burned, she abruptly withdrew her hand and took a step back, somewhat frightened.

"Bala!"

Fortunately, Chen Duling reacted quickly and caught her.
The two obediently followed behind Gu Qing.

Only when the heavy glass door shut out the frenzied noise from outside did the suffocating sense of oppression subside slightly.

"Teacher He,"

Gu Qing turned to Teacher He, her brows furrowed slightly, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible heaviness, "What exactly is going on? When I came to record the show before, the fans were enthusiastic, but never this...exaggerated, right?"

After saying that, he cast an apologetic look at Ma Sichun, whose face was still pale.

Hearing this,

Teacher He's smile turned slightly awkward. He coughed lightly and lowered his voice: "Little brother, this time... is indeed a bit special."

The station released the confirmation that you would be recording... and... they also released quite a few tickets for the live recording.

He paused, then said tactfully, "So, a lot of... very enthusiastic fans came to support us."

Gu Qing's gaze fell again on the "campsite" outside the door: "What about the tents and makeshift beds outside?"

"Oh, this one."

Teacher He quickly explained, "It's like fans waiting for a concert; many people want to get the best support positions or hope to see the artists enter as soon as possible."

Some people even arrive a day early or more to keep watch; it's all a spontaneous act.

Gu Qing nodded silently and did not ask any further questions.

Selling tickets is the right of "Happy Camp," and fans are also free to book rooms in advance.

He has no right to say anything.

But... looking at the almost fanatical fervor on those young faces, watching them willingly endure wind and rain for the sake of a vague 'idol' figure.

A heavy sense of guilt, mixed with absurdity and helplessness, quietly pressed down on my heart.

Calling for rational idol worship?

However, most celebrities, while verbally advocating for rational fandom, actually secretly wish for their fans to be even more crazy.

Because the more mindless and fanatical the fans, the more commercially valuable the artist is in the eyes of investors in the industry.

This is even more true for 'traffic stars'.

Gu Qing was also unable to do so, and appealed to all his fans on his blog not to buy the products he endorsed.

Isn't that just plain stupid?

"Is there any way... to guide them a little bit?"

This idea quietly took root in his mind, and he knew he had to have a good talk with the team after the recording ended.

"Xu Yi, your fans are terrifying!"

Ma Sichun finally caught her breath, her voice still trembling with fear.

Just now, she truly felt the pure malice from a group of strangers.

If it weren't for the security guards stopping her, she felt like she was going to be torn apart any second.

"Just a touch and this happens... If I were to actually date Gu Qing, wouldn't my life be in danger?"

This thought filled her with fear.

Her aunt had previously advised her that she couldn't handle Gu Qing, or to put it bluntly, that she wasn't good enough for him.

Ma Sichun was initially unconvinced, but now she believes it.

Don't even mention that she's the little princess of the Northwest region.

If Gu Qing were willing to 'sell herself' like Chris Wu,
Then he would be the true crown prince.

Whichever circle he joins, that circle will be willing to coax and pamper him.

Because... this is the era of internet traffic!
Chen Duling, standing to the side, was surprisingly calm.

Before watching the movie, she was an ordinary person, and she still is now. She has classmates who are fans of celebrities.
This crazy scene did not surprise her.

This even matched her imagination of Gu Qing.

That's how the world of the top stars is.

Radiant and dazzling, cherished and protected by everyone.

The group followed Teacher He backstage, where the other members of the Happy Family were already waiting. "Hey! Isn't this our Gu Qing!"

Xie Na was the first to greet him, giving Gu Qing a big hug with a beaming smile. She then cupped his face in her hands and began to rub it, her eyes filled with the loving tenderness of a mother. "Let me see, have you lost weight? Have you missed me?"

"Do not want to."

Gu Qing's face was distorted from her kneading, but he broke free with a mixture of helplessness and amusement. Ever since he realized that Xie Na looked at him like she was her own son, this intimacy had made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

"Brother Jia, Brother Haitao, Sister Wu Xin."

Gu Qing hugged Wei Jia and Du Haitao in turn, and when she turned to Wu Xin, she could clearly feel her nervousness.

"Gu...Gu Qing, hello!"

Wu Xin hunched her neck, her voice barely audible, and her outstretched hand trembled noticeably. Her demeanor even gave off a slightly sleazy, reclusive vibe.

Vija couldn't help but sigh and rub her forehead, looking utterly disappointed.

"Hello, Sister Xin,"

Gu Qing chuckled, gently taking her cold hand in his, then releasing it with a light squeeze. "We've already met twice, why are we still being so formal?"

"Really? We've met twice?"

Wu Xin's mind went blank. The self-deprecating joke she had prepared, "I've seen you on my phone many times," was stuck in her throat, and she couldn't say it. All she could manage was to squeeze out this silly question.

lead to,

After hearing the first half of the sentence, Gu Qing awkwardly let go of her hand.

"Xin Xin! What are you talking about?!"

Wei Jia couldn't stand it any longer, so she grabbed the stunned Wu Xin, scolded her in a low voice, and pulled her away. It seemed that she urgently needed to conduct an "emergency backstage public relations training".

"Xiao Gu, let's go over the script first."

Teacher He skillfully defused the awkward situation by leading Gu Qing aside and explaining the following procedures in detail.
This included the reveal of the "little secret about Brother Hua crying" left over from last time. Gu Qing listened attentively, nodding occasionally to confirm.

After reviewing Gu Qing's procedures, Teacher He then communicated with Su Youpeng, Ma Sichun, Chen Duling, Ou Hao, Guan Xiaotong, and others.

Recording has officially begun.

The familiar opening music begins, and the lights focus.

"Welcome everyone to Happy Camp every Saturday night! We are—"

"Happy Family!"

The five people shouted the slogan in unison and introduced themselves in turn, leading to today's guests - the cast and crew of "The Left Ear".

The background music switched to Gu Qing's hit song "Farewell to the Nine Gates Memories" at the right time.

Alec Su was the first to appear, with a warm smile.

Next, Ou Hao and Guan Xiaotong appeared together.

The two didn't even link arms, and there was some distance between them, suggesting a rather casual relationship.

When Gu Qing took the stage, things weren't much better.

Thinking back to the fans' frenzy when they first entered,
For the sake of Ma Sichun and Chen Duling's 'personal safety',

Gu Qing also did not allow them to hold her hand as arranged by the program team, and deliberately maintained a safe distance.

The three of them walked onto the stage close together, smiling, and waved to the audience.

"Hello everyone, I am Su Youpeng, the director of 'The Left Ear'."

"Hello everyone, I am Ou Hao, and I play Zhang Yang in 'The Left Ear'."

"Hello everyone, I am Ma Sichun, and I play Li Bala."

"Hello everyone, I'm Chen Duling, and I played Li Er in 'The Left Ear'..."

"Hello everyone, I am Guan Xiaotong, and I play Jiang Jiao."

The audience's reaction was lukewarm, with polite but distant applause.

Su Youpeng received the loudest applause due to his popularity among the general public, followed by Ou Hao.

The three actresses' self-introductions barely made a ripple.

"Hello everyone, I am Gu Qing, and I play the role of Xu Yi, the school heartthrob, in 'The Left Ear'."

Until Gu Qing spoke,

"Ah ah ah ah ah--!!!"

It was like lighting a powder keg! The once calm audience erupted into a deafening roar of screams, cheers, and applause!
The support signs were waving wildly, and the air in the entire studio seemed to be trembling!

All the passion and brilliance shine forth for him alone at this moment!
"Oh dear, where's the school heartthrob?"

Xie Na, following the script, replied with exaggerated envy and jealousy on her face, "Look how happy you are!"

The next second, she couldn't help but improvise, putting her hands on her hips and asking with a smug look, "Do you know that I was a campus beauty when I was young?"

"do not know."

Gu Qing shook his head sincerely, thought carefully for a moment, and said, "Back then... I probably wasn't even born yet?"

"Pfft-hahaha!"

Teacher He, Wei Jia, and others burst into laughter instantly.

The fans in the audience burst into huge laughter, creating a relaxed and enthusiastic atmosphere.

This stems from the "love-hate" dynamic established by "Up Idol" and the sense of security brought by Xie Na's own affability, which prevented fans from developing the terrible hostility they had previously experienced.

"Alright, alright, let's get down to business."

Teacher He smiled and took control of the situation, turning to Gu Qing with anticipation in his eyes: "Little brother, last time you were on our Happy Camp, you left behind a little secret about Brother Hua (crying), which whetted everyone's appetite."

"Isn't it time to reveal the secret to us today?"

Gu Qing smiled and calmly recounted the little story of veteran cadre Huo Jianhua, who secretly shed tears of grievance because fans teased him about being a "foodie" and he mistook it for criticism.

This anecdote not only didn't damage his image, but actually made the "unexpectedly cute" persona of the veteran cadre even more popular, drawing another round of good-natured laughter from the audience.

After the warm-up, we move on to today's first major game segment—

[Riding a horse to answer questions!]
The rules are simple and straightforward: the male guest needs to carry the female guest on his back and sprint to the chair at the front of the stage. The first pair to let the female guest sit down gets the chance to answer.

Looking at the props that the staff pushed up,

Gu Qing suddenly had a headache.

Who would dare to "ride" him?
Will the fans riot again if they see this?

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(P.S.: Some people said the last one was a bit effeminate, so I've revised it. I'll keep writing.)
(End of this chapter)