Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 303, Part 301: Teacher Bai: It looks so much like it!

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The long convoy, one car after another, crawled along the perimeter of the Bazaar red carpet, anxiously awaiting the host's opening whistle.

The media, with their long lenses and microphones, were on high alert, while the enthusiastic fans thronged around the Bazaar magazine, filling the air with excitement and a sense of fervor.

Unfortunately, Bazaar's red carpet extravaganza was not broadcast live; it was exclusively available on Moonlight TV.

At this moment, almost all the fans in the Chinese entertainment industry are holding their breath and watching intently in front of their televisions, waiting for this annual drama to begin.

"When will my little brother go on stage?" The fans' chat was filled with anxious messages.

"I can't wait! My heart is racing!"

"I heard my brother is going to walk the red carpet with Liu Yifei, is that true?"

"Of course it's true! With the status of the younger brother and the celestial beauty, they're definitely going to be the final act!"

The core group chat for the Gu family members was constantly flooded with messages. Countless fans gripped their remote controls tightly in one hand and typed rapidly on the screen with the other, sharing every moment of excitement.

As expected, the facts proved correct.

Su Mang arranged for Gu Qing and Liu Tianxian to be the highly anticipated finale seats.

Their vehicles were also parked quietly at the very end of the convoy.

Inside the quiet space of the extended luxury car, it feels like a world apart from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

Liu Tianxian sat gracefully among them, wearing a haute couture green dress that made her look like a lotus emerging from the water, pure and elegant.

Her hotel was the closest, so she was already waiting in the car.

"Sister Qianqian,"

Unable to contain her curiosity, the assistant leaned closer and whispered, "You met with Teacher Gu Qing yesterday, didn't you?"

Her eyes sparkled. "Is he really as handsome as he is on TV in real life?"

"he……"

Liu Tianxian was facing a small round mirror, her fingertips lightly tapping as she meticulously examined every detail of her makeup. Upon hearing this, her fingers paused, she closed the mirror lid, and instinctively wanted to object.

However, yesterday, Gu Qing's almost bare-faced yet clean and clear, handsome appearance instantly came to mind—he was indeed the most pleasing-to-the-eye male artist I had ever worked with.

Clean and refreshing, it's exactly the kind of style that girls generally prefer.

"Well... she's alright looking."

She pursed her red lips, a hint of slight offense in her voice, "It's that mouth of hers, it's so unpleasant."

She has always been straightforward and can be very witty when she criticizes others, but when it's her turn to be criticized, she still feels that stifled feeling.

"Sister Qianqian..." the assistant wanted to ask more.

A suppressed, excited gasp suddenly came from outside the car:
"Teacher Gu is here."

"Good evening, little brother! Wow—this outfit! Absolutely stunning!"

"Little brother, if you had debuted a few years earlier, even the Four Beauties of Tianya would have had to step aside!"

"My goodness! At first glance, I thought a young master from an ancient painting had stepped out of a painting!"

"So ethereal, little brother!"

Inside the carriage, Liu Tianxian gave a dismissive snort, her red lips barely moving as she muttered almost inaudibly, "Tsk, after all these years, they still can't come up with any new, fresh lines of flattery."

She's heard those kinds of things so many times she's practically worn out.

Humans are just people; how can they be so beautiful they're practically heavenly?

Just then, the car door was gently pulled open.

Liu Tianxian glanced up casually, but her gaze froze the moment it met the person who had come, and she even forgot to put down the mirror she was holding.

"Excuse me, Professor Liu, I'm sorry to bother you."

Assistant Zhao Ya got into the car first, gave Liu Tianxian an apologetic nod on the sofa, then turned around, offering one hand and firmly holding the top of the door frame with the other, "Boss, be careful."

Gu Qing slightly raised her wrist, and a section of her elegant, wide long sleeve slid down like water, resting on Zhao Ya's hand. Her tied-up hair also drooped down, adding a touch of classical charm.

The stylist behind him carefully held up the hem of his light shirt, afraid that the corner of the shirt would get dusty and affect the red carpet show later.

The graceful figure entering seemed to have a soft-focus filter, exuding an aura of nobility, elegance, and ethereal beauty that cleansed the slightly stuffy air inside the carriage.

Liu Tianxian's heart suddenly skipped a beat—

Yesterday, Gu Qing gave her the impression of a handsome and well-behaved boy next door, with delicate features.

But today, Gu Qing seemed to be shining brightly in Liu Tianxian's eyes.

She suddenly understood why people always described her as having an ethereal quality.

It suits period costumes perfectly.

He looked like a noble young man who had stepped right out of a traditional Chinese painting. The medicine pouch hanging from his clothes emitted a faint, refreshing fragrance of herbs that was truly delightful.

Her assistant was stunned, her mouth slightly agape, forgetting to breathe.

Gu Qing sat down opposite, and naturally saw Liu Tianxian, with whom he had parted on bad terms the day before.

He nodded politely, which was considered a greeting.

"Xiao Gu, call me anytime if there are any problems with your makeup. I'll be in the car next door," stylist Sister Xu reminded him from outside the car door.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work, Sister Xu. You should go and rest now."

Gu Qing turned her head and chuckled softly. Her smile was clean, warm, and infectious, as if it could dispel all gloom.

"Isn't this a pretty good girl..."

Liu Tianxian was puzzled, her fingertips unconsciously stroking the edge of the mirror cover, full of doubt—why was he so sharp-tongued and unyielding in front of her yesterday?

After taking a seat,
Gu Qing had no intention of trying to win her over, and turned to Zhao Ya instead.

"Boss, the phone."

Zhao Ya skillfully took out her phone from her bag and handed it over.

"How much longer do we have to wait?" Gu Qing asked.

"At least half an hour."

Zhao Ya estimated, "They'll be going one by one, and there will be interviews in between, so it won't be short."

"Come on, let's have a go." Gu Qing deftly rolled up the bulky sleeves one by one to her forearm.

"Huh? Boss..."

Zhao Ya's face fell. "I don't want to play Garen... oh no, Arthur! That hero is so ugly! Can I play Cai Wenji to support you?"

"no,"

Gu Qing didn't even glance at him; his fingertip had already tapped the game icon. 'You can't even use your skills properly? Are you trying to send me back to the fountain for a bath? Go play solo in the top lane.'

Accompanied by a cheerful "Timi,"
He turned off the volume and gave Zhao Ya a wink.

At that time, "Honor of Kings" had only been online for half a year and was in the eye of the storm. Because its character skill mechanism was highly similar to that of "League of Legends", it was being criticized by players.

But no matter how loud the criticism, it couldn't stop the internal traffic flow of Tencent's games, and the popularity only intensified.

In the future, many big-name celebrities will participate in the business activities of this game.

Gu Qing was drawn to its unshakeable status as a national mobile game and its enormous potential commercial value—especially the promise of becoming a "game spokesperson."

Currently, the league's spokesperson is Jay Chou, which is beyond his reach for now. However, it is a wise move to seize the initiative with King of Glory in advance.

not to mention,
The game has a stronger social aspect and a younger user base, which makes it an ideal environment for "fan cultivation".

How did the three giants of QQ Music become so popular?

In the early days of the internet, it emerged from the younger age group.

Although back then, he was always looked down upon and disdained by people in the industry.

But when these children grow up and have their own voice, the most obvious sign is that you simply can't get tickets to their concerts.

This is the most direct ability to generate revenue.

Gu Qing is only twenty years old now, so she has plenty of time to play the fan-building game.

Focus on PC games first, then mobile games. Unlike other celebrities, you don't have to rack your brains to attract new fans through marketing later on.

He can harvest a batch as soon as he grows up.

"Arthur? A European knight? Cai Wenji? Aren't they from the Three Kingdoms period?"

Liu Tianxian originally wanted to pick up the book next to her and flip through it, but this strange combination completely disrupted her mind.

Her gaze couldn't help but drift towards the other side—

She was finding it hard to concentrate on her book, and every now and then, she would glance at Gu Qing and the other person rubbing the glass.

The two remained silent, maintaining a polite silence, but their emotions were written all over their vivid expressions.

She inexplicably felt that she was getting old.

She doesn't know anything about the things young people play with.

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

After the two games ended, Gu Qing put down his phone and handed it to Zhao Ya.

A hint of dejection lingered in his eyes—for him...
This level of difficulty is indeed a bit tedious. If it weren't for the need to manually reach a certain rank so he could take photos and post them on his blog, he would have gone to sleep long ago.

"How long?" he asked.

"Please wait a moment, boss. I'll go ask."

Zhao Ya happily put her phone back and added two more stars.

"Sister Qianqian, I'll go ask too," said Liu Tianxian's assistant, observing her expression.

"Ah."

Liu Tianxian responded with a soft "yes," but her tone sounded somewhat hesitant.

She discreetly pressed her hand against the tightly cinched waistline of the expensive dress, making it difficult for her to breathe. Beneath her exquisite makeup, her face appeared faintly pale.

I'm so hungry... I really want to eat something!
With each blink, tiny golden stars seemed to twinkle before my eyes.

From this morning until now, apart from an apple and a small, bland vegetable salad, I haven't consumed any carbohydrates.

Liu Tianxian felt that she could eat a whole cow right now.

"What is the taste?"

Liu Tianxian's nostrils twitched slightly, and a faint, sweet milky scent wafted in, instantly making her mouth water.

She followed the alluring aroma—after the assistant left,
Gu Qingzheng lowered his head and reached into the inside of the flowing, wide sleeve of his plain gauze dress with one hand, magically producing a candy. He slowly unwrapped the candy and put the small, milky-white sugar cube into his mouth.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, the burning sensation in his stomach eased a little, and his tense body seemed to relax for a moment with the intake of sugar.

Just as he was enjoying this moment of comfort, an overly focused gaze made him suddenly uncomfortable.

He looked up in confusion, only to meet Liu Tianxian's gaze, which was fixed on him... or rather, on his cuffs.

"Uh……"

Gu Qing paused, then, out of basic politeness, took out an identical candy from her sleeve and handed it over, "Would you like some?"

"No, no need."

Liu Tianxian politely declined almost reflexively.

"Oh……"

Gu Qing put it back.

Liu Tianxian: '...'

Can I take back what I said?

"Your clothes..."

She forced a smile, trying to hide her embarrassment, but her gaze remained fixed on his cuff. 'A pocket sewn inside? Just for candy?'

"Um"

Gu Qing smiled and explained, "I gave these kinds of candies to fans before when recording a show, and those who didn't receive them were very disappointed."
So I've gotten into the habit of carrying some with me, so I can give it to them whenever they want.

"You... really spoil your fans."

Liu Tianxian sipped water to stave off hunger.

Just when she felt she was about to faint from hunger,

The savior has finally arrived!

"Sister Qianqian! Teacher Gu! It's almost our turn!" The assistant's voice was like heavenly music.

The slightly awkward conversation just now actually broke down the barriers between them.

"The red carpet later,"

Liu Tianxian spoke first, her tone more natural, "How do you plan to leave?"

"I can't fly, so of course I can only walk."

Gu Qing looked completely at ease.

'...'

Liu Tianxian resisted the urge to roll her eyes. "I'm asking, if we really go our separate ways, that'll cause a huge uproar."

"So, how do you want to leave?"

Gu Qing thought about it and agreed, then asked.

“Hold me.”

"Hold me?"

"He's holding me."

"???"

Gu Qing's brows furrowed visibly, as if asking, "What are you talking about?"

"You don't understand this."

Liu Tianxian emphasized, in a serious tone, "Usually it's the woman who links arms with the man, so unoriginal. If you link arms with me, the effect will be absolutely explosive! It's guaranteed to trend on social media!"

Her little bit of vengeful spirit was at play.

"I think it would be better if we didn't touch each other, and even better if we kept a meter apart. That would make the trending topics even more explosive."

Gu Qing remained expressionless.

There was a light knock on the car door. "Teacher Liu, Teacher Gu, get ready, it's your turn next."

The car was also slowly starting up.

"Just kidding, just kidding, don't take it seriously."

"Are you joking again? I'll open one later too."

"No, brother, can I call you brother now? I was wrong."

Liu Tianxian clasped her hands together and pressed them to her forehead, saying, 'Please forgive this humble woman.'

She was genuinely afraid that Gu Qing, this hothead, might actually do something so outrageous while walking the red carpet.

This isn't how you get attention.

"Next-"

The host's voice resounded throughout the venue through the microphone, with an enthusiastic ending, "Let's welcome our nation's little brother and fairy sister with the warmest applause and screams."

The car door slid open slowly.

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

'Little brother!! Gu Qing, little brother!!!'

'Qianqian!! Mommy loves you!!'

In an instant,
The pent-up fervor erupted into a deafening tsunami, sweeping across the entire red carpet area with overwhelming force!
The volume was so high that even the guests who had already entered the venue turned their heads, their eyes filled with undisguised amazement and envy.

Gu Qing was the first to step out of the car.

Under the spotlight, his white gauze robe, in the style of the Wei and Jin dynasties, shimmered with a moonlit glow. The robe fluttered without wind, making his figure appear as upright as a bamboo stalk and his face as handsome as a banished immortal.

That aloof and noble air instantly captivated everyone's attention.

"Ah ...

Gu Qing, with his right hand on top and his left hand below, calmly crossed his arms in front of his abdomen, bowed slightly, and nodded in greeting to the enthusiastic fans.

A standard and elegant ancient ritual from the Wei and Jin dynasties. The movements are fluid and graceful, full of ancient charm.

After the ceremony,

He didn't leave immediately; instead, he naturally stretched out his arm, palm up, and held it steadily in mid-air.

A slender hand then reached out, its pale fingertips gently resting on his palm.

"Ahhhhhh—Qianqian!!!" The screams of Liu Tianxian's fans instantly exploded!
Liu Tianxian gracefully stepped out of the car with the support of Gu Qing's arm. However, upon closer inspection, her steps in high heels appeared slightly unsteady, and her figure swayed imperceptibly.

She almost immediately and tightly grabbed Gu Qing's arm, subtly leaning half of her body weight against him.

The two instantly flashed impeccable, friendly, and dazzling smiles, waving to cameras and fans in all directions, leaving behind a close and harmonious image in front of the autograph board.

The autograph and photo session had just ended, and before the host could even get close, Gu Qing's free hand, hidden under her wide sleeve, had already quietly reached out.

He flipped his palm over, and there it was—a handful of milk candies.
He walked over and placed the candies one by one into the hands of the excited, slightly trembling fans who were holding them out to him.

This action was like lighting a fuse, instantly igniting the already somewhat fatigued atmosphere in the outdoor area due to the long wait to a boiling point!

Cheers of surprise and gratitude rose and fell in waves.

Gu Qing waved gently to the fans whose eyes were red with emotion, her smile warm and sincere.

Back with Liu Tianxian, the two briefly answered questions under the host's guidance, exchanging a few polite, business-like compliments.
Finally, I was able to turn around and walk towards the heavy curtain leading to the inner area.

In the instant she turned around, Liu Tianxian's hand once again tightly gripped Gu Qing's arm, in a blind spot out of the camera's view.
Her brows furrowed slightly, and her steps were noticeably labored, her fingertips turning slightly white from the effort.

at this time,

The back of her hand, which was linked with Gu Qing's, was suddenly patted twice.

Liu Tianxian was taken aback and looked at Gu Qing, who had suddenly stopped, with a puzzled expression.

It was just a step away from the curtain that isolated the noise.

"Hand." Gu Qing's voice was very soft.

"You want me to let go?"

Liu Tianxian asked instinctively, and as instructed, she released her grip on his hand, about to say something—

But a small, hard object, still warm from my body, was stuffed into my palm.

"Let's eat first before we go in."

Gu Qing could tell that something was wrong with her. "Don't faint. I don't want to be trending on social media like this."

finished,

He lifted the heavy curtain, his figure disappearing into the light and shadow of the inner hall.

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Gu Qing's figure had just appeared at the entrance to the inner venue.

The spotlight and the huge LED screen in the stadium instantly focused on him!

"Aaaaaah—Little brother!!!"

The fans who bought tickets and took their seats inside the venue erupted in equally enthusiastic screams and applause.

Their admission fees are also part of charitable donations.

The images on the big screen flowed, capturing the faces familiar to Gu Qing in the room one by one: Zhao Liying, Liu Shishi, Deng Chao, Zheng Kai... finally settling on "Jiang Xin's" bright smiling face.

"what--"

On the screen, Jiang Xin cupped her face in her hands, her eyes shining brightly, swooning. "My little brother is getting more and more handsome! He's reached a whole new level of handsomeness since I last saw him! This outfit suits him so well!"

"Camera! Camera!"

Sitting next to her was Liu Tao, a beautiful woman with a gentle and mature demeanor, who helplessly rubbed her forehead.
She reached out her other hand and gently turned her best friend's overly engrossed face back, giving her a polite smile to the camera.

but,

When Liu Tao's gaze swept across Gu Qing's fleeting glimpse of her ancient costume on the big screen, a genuine sense of amazement flashed in his eyes.

That figure, that aura...

"Tsk,"

She sighed inwardly, "So alike...so alike..."

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(End of this chapter)