Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 290 Breaking News (Bonus Chapter 4.5k words)
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"My God! Yang Ying?! She really came?!"

"Gu Qing! Gu Qing walked towards her!!"

"They're holding hands!! They're holding hands!!"

“Oh—My—God—!!”

"Take a picture! Quick, take a picture!! The sibling couple has been resurrected on the spot!!"

"Chinese entertainment industry! Your ultimate top-tier celebrity CP is back!!!"

The reporters at the scene went completely crazy! The sound of camera shutters was like a torrential downpour, and the flashes of light almost turned the dimly lit theater into daylight!

A wave of screams erupted from the audience, loud enough to lift the roof off the building. The sound waves penetrated the walls, drawing the attention of passersby outside the theater who were unaware of what was happening!

Without any prior announcement, Gu Qing and Yang Ying, the main figures who pioneered the era of "phenomenal couples" in the Chinese entertainment industry,

As they walked hand in hand onto the stage under the watchful eyes of the crowd, everyone knew that tonight, the Chinese entertainment industry would be set ablaze!

The others on stage instantly transformed into the most dedicated onlookers. Su Youpeng's eyes widened, his mouth formed an "O," and then his face lit up with ecstatic joy!
Watching the entire Running Man cast gather, especially the scene of Gu Qing leading Yang Ying gracefully towards him, he felt as if countless trending topics and box office numbers were dancing before his eyes!

"Seven hundred million in box office revenue?"

Su Youpeng's heart pounded wildly, and an even more insane thought exploded in his mind: "The vision is too narrow! This vision is too narrow!"

He had an even bolder idea!
at the same time,

Deng Chao, Chen Chichi, and the others watched Gu Qing and Yang Ying walk side by side, their eyes filled with complex emotions and a myriad of feelings.

The familiar scene now evokes a sense of déjà vu, as if from another world.

Just then, the big screen suddenly lit up—it was Wang Baoqiang, who was far away and deeply embroiled in a lawsuit!

Hey! Little Gu!

Wang Baoqiang's signature honest smile appeared in the video, looking a little tired but still energetic. "I'm sorry, I really can't make it! But my heart is with you!"
Wishing "The Left Ear" a huge box office success! Xiao Gu, when are you coming back to Running Man? Let's rip off name tags again!

The simple words instantly ignited the last bit of enthusiasm in the audience!

They're all together! The original Running Man cast has reunited on the stage of "The Left Ear" in this special way!
During the ensuing Q&A session, the film itself became completely relegated to the background.

All the questions and all the intense gazes were focused on the Running Man cast, especially on the newly paired "siblings".

"Gu Qing, little brother!" An excited female fan, her voice trembling, grabbed the microphone. "You said before that you would go back to Running Man with Bao Qiang to participate in a special episode!"
When will it finally happen? We've been waiting for so long!

"Yeah! The original Running Man cast is reuniting, I'm going to book ten screenings of 'The Left Ear' today to celebrate!"

"I'd gladly book a hundred shows just to see the original generation's first fusion performance!"

"Gu Qing, give us a straight answer!" the audience shouted in unison, their voices deafening.

“Yeah, little brother,” Deng Chao also chimed in with a laugh, handing the microphone to Gu Qing, “When are you going to bring the baby back to play?”

We brothers have missed you all so much!

He deliberately emphasized the word "brothers," but his eyes seemed to glance at Yang Ying beside him.

Gu Qing held the microphone, ready to answer the question that everyone was eagerly anticipating.

A slender, fair hand, painted with delicate nude nail polish, naturally covered the back of his hand holding the microphone.

The warmth and soft touch from his palm made Gu Qing stiffen slightly.

It's Yang Ying.

She leaned slightly closer to the microphone, almost touching Gu Qing's ear, and added softly, "Yes... Qingqing, we... really miss you... and Baoqiang."

The voice was amplified through the microphone, carrying a hint of tenderness and anticipation.

"Aaaaaaahh ...

In an instant, a female fan in the audience turned as red as a ripe tomato and screamed with all her might that could tear her vocal cords apart!

That scream was like a spark that ignited a fuse, setting off an even more frenzied roar from the crowd!
Gu Qing felt a buzzing in his ears. He subconsciously tried to pull his hand back, but Yang Ying gently pressed it down, seemingly unintentionally.

He opened his mouth, unusually flustered: "Ah...I...I..."

"Running Man! Running Man! Running Man!!"

The shouts from the audience were so unified that they swept through the entire theater like a tsunami, and the host completely lost control of the situation.

Gu Qing raised her free left hand and made a "shush" gesture.

The roaring shouts, which were like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down, seemed to be paused, quickly subsiding, leaving only countless pairs of expectant, shining eyes fixed on him.

Under the spotlight

Gu Qing's gaze swept across the expectant faces of every Running Man member on stage, finally settling on the camera. His voice was clear and firm:
"After the promotional campaign for 'The Left Ear' ends today..."

He paused for a moment and then said directly:
"I'll call Brother Baoqiang right away!"

Gu Qing addressed the audience and the camera:
"Let's run—see you there!"

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The video clips from the event went viral online like a bomb, with a power far exceeding everyone's expectations!

"Gu Qing and Bao Qiang are coming back to Running Man! My youth is back!!"

"Help! Gu Qing and Yang Ying are really holding hands! Their fingers are intertwined! High-resolution photos!!"

"Waaaaah... Mom! My deceased boyfriend/girlfriend has not only come back to life, but he/she is also dancing on my grave!!"

"As long as you live long enough, any couple can remarry! I, a devout woman, am willing to live a life of both meat and vegetables in exchange for a long and lasting relationship with my brother-sister couple!!"

The Running Man cast fans and the long-dormant fans of the "sister-brother" couple went completely crazy at this moment, creating a huge uproar that swept across the entire internet!
The most direct example is the movie ticket for "The Left Ear"!
Originally, the box office performance might have faltered due to the controversy surrounding its reputation, but after the promotional video went viral, it soared like a rocket!

The box office of nearly 80 million on the first day was already a good result, but it soared to 110 million on the second day!
The screenings for the following days were completely sold out, prompting major cinemas to urgently increase the number of screenings!
On this day, the feelings of two directors were destined to go to opposite extremes.

My favorite: Alec Su.

He watched the box office curve soar in real time and the screen full of comments like "I'll watch 'The Left Ear' for Running Man/the sibling couple," his mouth stretched to the back of his ears, and he walked with a swagger.

The most tragic: Chen Sicheng.

"Brother!!!"

Looking at the box office frenzy of "The Left Ear" and the overwhelming online discussion about the "Running Man reunion," Chen Sicheng was filled with resentment and wished he could travel back in time and strangle his younger self.
Why didn't you save this "nostalgia bomb" nuclear weapon for our "Detective Chinatown"?!

His meticulously planned "Running Man Brotherhood" marketing campaign seemed to have been undermined before it even began!
The subsequent effects will definitely be greatly reduced!

Unless they can create something even more explosive than this... but that's easier said than done.
Director Chen looked at the pre-release promotional plan for "Detective Chinatown" and was so worried that he lost a few more strands of hair.

The publicity campaign has ended.

A dinner gathering for the Running Man cast is an essential part of the event. The atmosphere in the private room was lively, and after a few rounds of drinks...

"Xiao Gu!"

Deng Chao, his face flushed from drinking, wrapped his arm around Gu Qing's neck, reeking of alcohol, and pouted as he leaned in to kiss him.

"I really have to thank you! Director Zhang said your song is worth 200 million! It'll definitely gross 200 million at the box office!"

He was so excited that he almost spat on Gu Qing's face.

"Brother Chao! Thank you, but don't open your mouth!" Gu Qing was startled and hurriedly backed away, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

"Little Gu," Zheng Kai said, swirling his glass with a hint of envy and a touch of drunkenness, "look at you, you've written songs for Chen'er and Chao Ge, and you've even acted in movies with Bao Qiang and Chi Chi."

When will you take care of me, Wong Cho-lam, and Baby too? You can't favor one over the other!

"Who said Xiao Gu never wrote a song for Baby?!" Chen Chichi's tongue was a little thick from drinking, but his voice was exceptionally loud. He slammed his hand on the table, "'Just Met You'! Forgot?"

Xiao Gu's first song! Wasn't it for Baby? Tsk tsk tsk..."

He deliberately dragged out his tone, his eyes sweeping ambiguously between Gu Qing and Yang Ying.

"Oh—!!" The crowd erupted in laughter as if suddenly realizing something, and the laughter grew even louder.

Gu Qing opened her mouth, wanting to explain that the original intention of the song was not like that, but seeing the teasing looks from everyone and the smiling gaze from Yang Ying, she swallowed her words back.

Yang Ying, meanwhile, kept a close eye on Gu Qing's reaction out of the corner of her eye. Seeing his embarrassed and speechless expression when teased, a soft, moist light welled up in her beautiful eyes.

Under the cover of noise,
She quietly reached out her hand under the table, her movements tentative and tinged with barely perceptible nervousness, and gently covered Gu Qing's hand, which was resting on her lap. "Qingqing, I really like this song."

“Sister Baby…”

Gu Qing's body stiffened instantly. Feeling the soft touch on the back of his hand, he remained silent for a few seconds before slowly and firmly pulling his hand away. His voice was low and hoarse as he said, "If you... like it, that's good."

The subtle withdrawal and the hint of estrangement in her tone instantly dimmed the soft light in Yang Ying's eyes.

She turned to the side, as if wanting to get closer and say something.

at this time--

"Buzz...buzz...buzz..."

Her phone screen, which was on the table, suddenly lit up, flashing a number that was not saved in her contacts but was clearly memorized.

Yang Ying's pretty face instantly changed color. Almost reflexively, she grabbed her phone and pressed it tightly to her chest, her fingertips rapidly pressing the reject button.

However, less than three seconds after the phone was placed back on the table, that piercing vibration sound stubbornly rang out again!

The name that was still flashing on the screen was still the same.

Yang Ying's face darkened completely. She suddenly covered the screen with her hand, stood up abruptly, and the movement was so big that she almost knocked over the wine glass in front of her.

She forced an apologetic smile, her voice slightly tense: "Sorry, I... I'll go answer a call."

After saying that, without waiting for anyone's reaction, he grabbed his phone and left the private room in a slightly hurried manner.

The lively atmosphere in the private room cooled down a bit as Yang Ying left and her unpleasant expression before she departed.

Everyone here is shrewd; they all know perfectly well who those frequent phone calls belong to.

“Xiao Gu,” Deng Chao’s drunkenness seemed to have dissipated a bit. He put down his wine glass, leaned forward slightly, his eyes became particularly serious, and his voice became deep, “Tell me the truth, when you wrote the song ‘Just Met You’, was Baby really in your heart?”

The others also fell silent instantly, their eyes all focused on Gu Qing's face, even Chen Chichi put away his joking expression.

Gu Qing met Deng Chao's probing gaze without flinching, and shook his head frankly: "No. Brother Chao, that song... was written for everyone." His tone was calm, with a sense of relief.

"Hey! It's still the same!" Chen He tried to liven things up again, patted Gu Qing on the shoulder, and laughed drunkenly, "Little Gu, don't be stubborn! I've been there! Just tell me honestly, are you still a little hung up on Baby?"

If you like her, just go for it! What are you afraid of? If Huang Xiaoming really comes knocking on your door, your brother Chao will be there to protect you!
"At worst, I'll just have another 'spar' with him!" He made a gesture of rolling up his sleeves.

"Hahaha! That's right! Brother Chao has fought with him before!" Zheng Kai echoed with a laugh.

"Go away, all of you, stop making a fuss!"

Deng Chao interrupted, looking at Gu Qing again with an older brother's concern and earnestness:
"Little brother, don't listen to their nonsense. If Baby were single now, and you had your eye on her and wanted to pursue her, I would support you without hesitation. I'd give you resources and connections if you wanted!"

He then changed the subject, his tone becoming serious and realistic:
"However, since she has chosen Leader Huang, we absolutely cannot get involved in this mess!"

I know your character well; you wouldn't do something as despicable as poaching someone else's partner or being a third party! Wasn't that the reason you left Running Man back then?

"Brother Chao..."

Gu Qing felt a warmth in his heart; Deng Chao's words had truly resonated with him. He was about to nod to express his understanding and relief.

who ever thought,
Deng Chao's serious face suddenly fell, replaced by that familiar, slightly lewd grin. He leaned closer to Gu Qing, lowered his voice, and winked at her:

"However... I'm talking about privately! If you really have the chance to work with Baby, act in a drama, and play a couple in it or something,"

Hug them, kiss them, do whatever you want! Don't feel guilty!

He patted his chest, a knowing look on his face:

"We're actors, this is dedication to art! It's professionalism, understand? Hehehe..."

"..."

Gu Qing was speechless at this sudden turn of events. "Brother Chao, you... you're also so 'dedicated to art' when it comes to the Empress?"

"Of course it's different!" Deng Chao instantly bristled, his face turning bright red. "After I married the Empress, I stopped accepting even slightly ambiguous romantic scenes with other actresses!"
Kissing? Don't even think about it!

He appeared to be "unwaveringly loyal".

I was referring to when you were single!

Deng Chao emphasized, "As a professional actor, filming a movie is like having a passionate love affair. You have to immerse yourself in it to act realistically!"
Once filming is finished and the movie wraps up, isn't that like a 'breakup'? It's perfectly normal!

He took a sip of his drink and concluded, "You can't possibly be 'dating' several actresses at the same time in one film, can you? That would be a complete mess!"

"That's not true."

Gu Qing honestly shook his head.

He can only date the female lead at most. If he has to date the third, fourth, and fifth female leads at the same time, that would be terrifying.

Is there enough time to allocate?

"Hey, that's right!"

Deng Chao nodded in satisfaction, then switched to gossip mode, "Hey, let me tell you, I just heard something amazing today!"
In a film crew in Hengdian, the female lead and the second male lead fell for each other. When the male lead found out, he got into a fight with the second male lead, and filming was halted!

"What's this?!"

Chen Chichi immediately perked up, "I know an even more outrageous one! The male lead and the second male lead get involved together, and the female lead completely breaks down when she finds out."

"666, but none of them are as good as the second female lead I know!"

Zheng Kai joined the fray, saying, "That's what you call 'collecting stamps'! He flirted with everyone in the crew, from the male lead to the fifth male lead! In the end, the female lead, having had enough, joined forces with the other actresses to boycott him. The scene was... wow..."

Fueled by alcohol, the group started chatting about all sorts of juicy gossip, the stories so bizarre that Gu Qing was dumbfounded.

He's filmed so many shows in Hengdian, how come he's never encountered such a "wonderful" production crew?

As the meal drew to a close,

Yang Ying never returned. Her seat remained empty, like a silent footnote.

The agreement regarding his return to Running Man has already been put on the agenda.

The directing team at Moon Terrace must be frantically brainstorming new scripts right now.

At the same time, we also have to face a thorny problem: what should we do about Lu Han?
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(End of this chapter)