Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 295 The Victory Was Too Sudden (4.2k)
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The recording of the program officially began.
Outside the ancient city gate of Anxi, the area was already packed with enthusiastic fans, their deafening screams echoing everywhere.

Gu Qing and Wang Baoqiang quickly rejoined the group, and the eight brothers expertly linked arms with each other. At director Lu Hao's command, they shot towards the ancient city gate like arrows released from a bow—

"Run, brothers!"

“Wuhu——!”

The return of Gu Qing and Wang Baoqiang instantly "charged" Deng Chao and his group, who jumped and pounded their fists in excitement, their exhilaration at the long-awaited reunion almost overflowing the screen.

"Dear viewers!"

Deng Chao grinned at the camera, his eyes practically disappearing into his teeth, while he gripped Gu Qing and Wang Baoqiang tightly with both hands, raising the camera in front of him. "Look! Look who's back!!"

"Oh, oh, oh—! Welcome, Xiao Gu! Welcome, Bao Bao! We're home!"

Chen Chichi, Zheng Kai, and the others immediately burst into enthusiastic applause and cheers, instantly igniting the atmosphere.

Although they had hugged countless times in private, at this moment, under the gaze of thousands of viewers, the sense of ceremony for this "brotherly bond" had to be maximized!
Gu Qing and Wang Baoqiang smiled and hugged each of their brothers tightly.

When it was Yang Ying's turn, Gu Qing paused almost imperceptibly, recalling what had just happened.

However, unexpectedly—

"Qingqing, welcome back." Yang Ying took a step forward, her face beaming with an incredibly sweet and affectionate smile, and naturally opened her arms.

"Sister Baby." Gu Qing felt a slight sense of relief and smiled, leaning forward slightly.
Unexpectedly, the arms wrapped around his neck suddenly tightened.

Yang Ying buried her pretty face deep into the side of his neck that the camera couldn't capture, and silently hugged him for a full two or three seconds before slowly letting go.

"Oooooooo—!!"

"Dear viewers, your favorite sibling duo is back."

"A broken mirror mended! I'm so happy!"

Deng Chao clapped and yelled, while Chen Chichi, seemingly eager to stir up trouble, joined in the commotion.

This sudden, heartfelt hug instantly ignited the atmosphere, amplifying even the screams of fans in the distance.

After letting go,

Yang Ying blushed slightly, gave Deng Chao and Chen Chichi a reproachful look, and smiled shyly and sweetly.

Gu Qing returned to Deng Chao's side, her face showing embarrassment, and pretended to push Chen Chichi.

"Alright, alright, brothers!"

With practiced ease, Deng Chao pointed to the majestic ancient city behind him and said, "Today we've arrived at the historically significant ancient city of Anxi! Let's test your knowledge: do you know what this city was called in ancient times?"
"I don't know..." Everyone shook their heads in agreement.

"This is called a barbican! A 'barbican' like catching a turtle in a jar! Do you understand?" Deng Xueba said smugly, ready to begin his mini-lesson.

“Brother Chao,” Gu Qing interrupted abruptly, “how do you write the character ‘瓮’?”

"Ah? This..."

Deng Chao froze, his expression hardening. He then scratched his head awkwardly. "Little brother! You've only been back a short time, and you're already trying to sabotage me? Can't we have some fun together?"

"Hahaha—!" Everyone burst into laughter, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

"Alright, alright, that concludes the welcome segment."

Deng Chao clapped his hands with a smile, changing the subject, "Now, let's give a warm welcome to our guests today!"

The camera pans to the steps leading to the top of the city wall on both sides.

The first person to appear at the top of the left-hand steps was Chen Duling.

Faced with the massive film crew of dozens of people below and the dense, dark array of cameras, Chen Duling felt her calves go weak and she had to lean against the cold city wall to barely stand.

She never imagined that recording a variety show would attract so many people; the scale of the event completely exceeded her expectations.

In the past, when I watched the show, I thought there were only one or two people filming.

To my surprise, there were dozens of people watching, more than when the film was being shot.

"Oh my, little brother,"

Deng Chao immediately pointed at her exaggeratedly, "Look! Isn't this your leading lady?"

The other members also cheered and applauded enthusiastically.

The cheers and jeers around me

Gu Qing watched Chen Duling carefully inch forward up the steep steps, then stepped down the red carpet steps and walked over to her, naturally extending her hand: "Come on, take it easy."

Chen Duling felt as if she had been granted a pardon and quickly grabbed his hand, which he steadily led her to the red carpet steps in the middle of the group.

Their main purpose in coming on Running Man is actually to promote their movie.

When it comes to promoting a drama, it's better to be open and honest.

at the same time,

A sharp shot was promptly cut to Yang Ying, wanting to see if special footage could be edited in post-production.

The anticipated disappointment or dissatisfaction did not materialize.

Yang Ying was clapping with a smile, her eyebrows curved, and a hint of... relief on her lips?
Her expression was just like that of an older sister who had finally seen her younger brother "get it."

With a blush, Chen Duling briefly introduced herself and the movie "The Left Ear" to Gu Qing.

Then, Tong Liya's figure appeared gracefully on the right-hand steps.

Almost at the same time,

Wang Baoqiang and Gu Qing both subconsciously took a step forward.

"Hey? Little brother! Where are you going?" Deng Chao reacted quickly, grabbing Gu Qing by the back of his collar and pulling him back.

"I'm going to help them up," Gu Qing said innocently.

"Help someone? Do you even need to do that!"

Deng Chao put on a stern face and deliberately "scolded" her, "Yaya is the female lead in Baoqiang's movie, it's enough for Baoqiang to help her up!"

"We finally have two beautiful female guests, and you're trying to 'share the spoils' with them? You can't get enough of them, can you?"

Chen Duling stood to the side, blinking her eyes, clearly lacking the talent for recording variety shows.

"Brother Chao! Are you being reasonable?"

Gu Qing, both amused and exasperated, retorted, "I'm also a lead actor in 'Detective Chinatown,' okay? It's only natural for me to support Sister Ya Ya!"

"What? You're here too?!"

Deng Chao widened his eyes dramatically, clutched his chest, and looked "deeply shocked."

"Hehe, sorry, Brother Chao,"

Chen Chichi chuckled and darted down the steps like a nimble gorilla, heading straight for Tong Liya, "I'm in that movie too!"

He ran to the other side of Tong Liya, flanking Wang Baoqiang on either side, like the "left and right guardians" protecting her, and escorted Tong Liya onto the red carpet.

"Great! Great!" Deng Chao pointed at the three of them, heartbroken. "The three of you secretly made a movie behind my back, and you didn't include me at all. How can our friendship possibly last?"

With just a few words, the audience's curiosity was piqued—and they began to look forward to the Detective Chinatown movie.

"It's alright, Chao," Li Chen said, suppressing a laugh as he patted him on the shoulder, "Next time, let's make a movie together, without the three of them!"

“Black Bull,” Deng Chao glanced at him disdainfully, “If I’m going to make a movie, I’ll find someone like my little brother, a ‘box office miracle’! Make a movie with you? I’d be starving!”

"I..." Li Chen was instantly hit where it hurt (the box office disaster of "Sky Hunter"), and angrily laughed and cursed, raising his hand to punch Deng Chao, "Go to hell!"

After a lively exchange of jokes, everyone arrived. The group assignments for this session were officially announced:

Purple Team: Gu Qing & Chen Duling

Blue Team: Deng Chao & Yang Ying
Orange Team: Wang Baoqiang & Tong Liya

Pink Team: Chen Chichi & Zheng Kai
Green Team: Li Chen & Wang Zulan "Everyone, these are your partners for today!"

Offstage, director Lu Hao's voice rang out, "Besides its famous historical sites, Anxi also boasts a long and rich culinary culture. Therefore, this episode's theme is—a food special!"

The voice just fell,

Five staff members dressed in ancient costumes filed in carrying trays filled with fragrant Anxi delicacies.

"Xu Yi, there really is food."

Chen Duling's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but stand on tiptoe and crane her neck to look expectantly.

Remembering the program crew's reminder that morning, she had barely eaten breakfast, and her stomach was already growling.

"Don't get too excited," Gu Qing said in a low voice, scanning the food warily. "The production team isn't that kind; there's always a 'trap' behind a free meal." He'd learned his lesson the hard way.

Meanwhile, Deng Chao and Chen Chichi, these "old foxes," kept a close eye on the order in which the staff placed the food, still vivid in their minds the painful lesson of being pranked in the first episode.

"Roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), meatball hot and sour soup, mutton stew with bread, cold noodles, braised noodles..." Deng Chao recited the names of the dishes with a serious expression, as if facing a formidable enemy.

"Haha, director, bring on all your tricks! I've even memorized the angle at which you placed the spoons!"

Chen Chichi laughed heartily, hands on his hips, looking smug as if he had already seen through everything.

“I’m sorry,” Lu Hao’s voice carried a hint of mockery, “there’s no mission involved. These dishes are simply for everyone to enjoy the flavors of Anxi.”

Chen Chichi's smile froze instantly, as if a pause button had been pressed.

So you think you can predict this?
"Can he really eat that much?" Even Gu Qing couldn't help but confirm again.

"Of course," Lu Hao replied confidently.

"Director, you said it yourself, so I'm getting started! I don't care about any other tasks later!"

Chen Chichi was the first to "surrender," picking up the tempting bowl of braised noodles and slurping it down.

Gu Qing picked up a plate of mutton stew with bread already thoughtfully torn into pieces, and then casually picked up a golden and crispy roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) and handed it to Chen Duling, who was still a little embarrassed to take it.

"Thank you," Chen Duling said softly, taking the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) and happily taking a small bite, her eyes squinting with bliss.

"Well, it tastes really good."

Gu Qing also tasted the delicious mutton stew.

"Do you have any? Give me a bite!"
Chen Chichi, who had just put down his bowl of braised noodles, immediately leaned over and opened his mouth wide, waiting to be fed.

"what about the taste?"

Gu Qing used chopsticks to scoop some paomo (a type of flatbread soaked in mutton soup) for him.

"Mmm, very authentic." Chen Chichi gave a thumbs up as he chewed.

"Don't pretend to be from northern Beijing, this is Anxi!"

"Me too! Xiao Gu, give me some too!"

Deng Chao and Zheng Kai also came attracted by the aroma, rushing over eagerly, eyeing Gu Qing's bowl.

Just as Gu Qing was busy feeding the animals,
"Qingqing, liangpi (cold skin noodles) is also delicious, do you want to try some?"

Yang Ying walked over carrying a bowl of bright red chili oil-soaked cold noodles. With a radiant smile, she used her chopsticks to pick up a strand of the translucent noodles and brought it directly to Gu Qing's lips.

"Okay, thank you, Sister Baby."

Gu Qing glanced at the rice noodles near her mouth, then opened her mouth and ate them.

"Is it delicious...?" Yang Ying's smile became even sweeter.

"Little brother, this spicy soup is also delicious."

Tong Liya also held a bowl of steaming hot and spicy soup, scooped up a plump meatball, and brought it to Gu Qing's mouth.

"Yaya, we're still here!"

Deng Chao and the others, envious, protested in unison, "Give us a bite too!"

"How old are you? Don't you have hands?"

Tong Liya gave them a charmingly disdainful look, and as she watched Gu Qing obediently eat the meatball, her smile deepened.

Chen Duling paused in her chewing, glancing at Gu Qing, who was being fed by Yang Ying and Tong Liya from both sides.

Looking down at the half-eaten roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) in my hand, I suddenly realized it was a little hot.

Shouldn't she... also say something?
"Little brother, do you want more?"

"No, no! I'm really full!"

Gu Qing quickly waved his hand, making a "please let me go" expression, "If this continues, I'm afraid Brother Chao and the others will tear me apart to vent their anger!"

Tong Liya left with regret.

Chen Duling continued to silently munch on her roujiamo (Chinese hamburger).

After enjoying the delicious food, the production team gave everyone a short time to digest, but the cameras continued to record.

Gu Qing instantly understood—the mission time was up!
He cleared his throat nonchalantly: "Ahem."

beside,

“Pah-chi-pah-chi…”

Chen Duling was still enjoying the aftertaste of the delicious food, taking small bites of her roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), completely oblivious to the signal.

"Cough cough!" Gu Qing coughed louder, while gently nudging her with his elbow.

Chen Duling finally raised her head and looked blankly at Gu Qing, only to see him winking at her (hinting at a mission).

Her face flushed, clearly she had misunderstood. After hesitating for a moment, she handed over her half-eaten roujiamo (Chinese hamburger).
She even thoughtfully adjusted the angle, making sure the side that hadn't been bitten was facing him.

"You...?" Gu Qing looked at the "half of the country" that was about to be shoved into his mouth, three black lines sliding down his forehead. He lowered his voice and whispered a reminder: "Mission... um?!"

He didn't finish his reminder.
Chen Duling misunderstood again, and with a little hand, she stuffed the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) into his mouth!

"Tear-!"

Gu Qing was completely exasperated. He reached out and grabbed the name tag on Chen Duling's back, tearing it off forcefully.

this time,

Chen Duling finally came to her senses and remembered the hidden mission the production team had given them that morning.

Looking at Gu Qing, whose mouth was stuffed with roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) and whose face looked utterly lifeless, she was instantly blushing with embarrassment and just wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

"What's going on? What's going on?" The sound of tearing off name tags startled Deng Chao and his group, who were chatting idly, and they all looked over curiously.

"Oh," Gu Qing quickly took the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) out of her mouth and sighed "helplessly," "It's Xiao Erduo's first time recording a show, she doesn't know how to tear off name tags, I was teaching her. And then..."

He shrugged. "Too stupid, I can't teach him."

"Qingqing, can't you be a little more patient with girls?"

Yang Ying immediately walked over, gave Gu Qing a reproachful look, and affectionately put her arm around Chen Duling's shoulder, "Why can't you teach me? Come on, let me teach you!"

As she spoke, she turned around, her back to Chen Duling, and boldly displayed her name tag. "Look, just like this, pinch the corner, press it inwards hard, and then tear it outwards! It's very simple, try tearing mine!"

Chen Duling: "!!!"

Designer brands are just exposed right in front of me without any warning?!

Victory came so suddenly that Chen Duling nervously swallowed, shrank her neck, and glanced furtively at Gu Qing.

Gu Qing suppressed a laugh and nodded vigorously at her, his eyes full of encouragement.

Having received affirmation, Chen Duling took a deep breath, her hand trembling as she reached out and, following the instructions Yang Ying had just given her, pinched the corner of the name tag and tore it off forcefully!
"Tear-!"

Name tags have fallen off; remaining members: 7.

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(End of this chapter)