Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 307 Taking the Stage
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"Heh heh, even this old guy has his moments of defeat!"

"Isn't he always calling himself a cultured person? What are you pretending for? Let a young kid teach you a lesson right in front of you!"

"You constantly mock us 'actors' as lowly people in the media, how good can you crosstalk performers be?"

"Hehe, even the worst actors have glamorous clothes and a stage, and they perform with integrity. But these crosstalk comedians tell plenty of dirty jokes on stage, which is much more vulgar!"

"This young man is quite interesting. He's logical and well-reasoned, and his words clearly imply that Lao Guo understands neither 'history' nor 'etiquette.'"
If things really come to a head, it won't be good. This subtle shift in tone might keep some people up at night...

Offstage, countless artists were secretly delighted.

The initial feelings of distance and jealousy towards Gu Qing have now transformed into shared admiration and camaraderie.

Ultimately, Gu Qing was one of their "circles." How could anyone tolerate a nobody from out of town, a mere "crosstalk performer," so brazenly mocking them for being uncultured and stingy?
Gu Qing fought this "battle" brilliantly!

They finally got their revenge.

As Gu Qing sat down again, he was instantly surrounded by countless gazes—mostly adoring, admiring, and praising ones.

A gentle smile played on Gu Qing's lips. His gaze was not on his surroundings, but rather on Teacher Guo on the stage with his clear eyes, as if the silent battle that had just taken place had nothing to do with him.

You mock others,

Gu Qing didn't care.

Because he himself is ashamed to associate with some of his peers.

But you need to 'point' at him.

Gu Qing was truly furious.

He doesn't consider himself a morally perfect person, but as an "idol," he feels he has done his best.

In front of the camera, he did everything an idol should do.

He is hardworking, dedicated, positive, and proactive, always striving to do his best in every role, promoting traditional culture, and sincerely giving back to his fans without ever exploiting them.

Privately, he also promotes his hometown and donates to charity.

It can be said that everything that needed to be done was done.

For no reason at all, Lao Guo was made a 'target' to be attacked. It would be a miracle if Gu Qing felt good about this undeserved disaster.

He was well aware that his remarks tonight would cause a huge uproar after the dinner.

But he doesn't care.

A straight body casts a straight shadow.

As long as he doesn't break the law or violate regulations, no one can ban him!
Looking at the stage again,

Guo Degang remained calm, as if the earlier incident was merely a passing breeze.

Well... at least on the surface, it doesn't seem to have any impact.

Even so, many artists in the audience couldn't help but feel admiration.

Everyone says they're good actors?

Teacher Guo, your "acting skills" are truly superb!
To remain so composed even when being "guided" by a junior in public—this composure is truly a skill honed through hard work and experience at the bottom.

"Alright everyone,"

Guo Degang's voice rang out again, relaxed, and he even raised a hand imperceptibly, "This young man, Gu Qing, and I warmed up the atmosphere for everyone; it was an 'impromptu crosstalk'."

Now, it's time for our true 'good people' to make their appearance!

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces turned even greener.

Bazaar's donation rules stipulate that donations are made in units of tables.

As soon as Guo Degang finished speaking, a suppressed buzzing sound instantly filled the venue.

The artists at the table all turned to the side, lowered their voices, and discussed that painful number with different expressions.

"Cough...brother"

Yang Mi cleared her throat and turned her gaze to Gu Qing.

She intended to casually call him "little brother" as usual.
But as Gu Qing turned around and met those clear, bright eyes, Yang Mi felt a sudden pang of guilt, and her words became unusually formal: "Gu...Gu Qing, what are you planning to do with this donation?"

Subconsciously, I placed the other person in the position of a peer.

She paused, then added, "We're all at the same table, we should at least discuss and agree on a number, right? Don't you think so?"

This little guy isn't a puppy at all; he's clearly a wolf cub in sheep's clothing!

But the strange thing is,
After she finished being scared, a strange excitement welled up inside her.

I feel like this little brother is even more interesting.

"Sister Honey, you two can discuss it. I'll settle it separately."

Gu Qing withdrew her gaze from the stage, still unaware of how her image had been twisted in fictionalized.
He smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping meaningfully over the figure on the stage: "I... must keep up with my seniors."

His tone was relaxed, showing no concern about the donation of 30 cars.

"That's true."

Yang Mi understood instantly.

Gu Qing and Guo Degang have now formed a feud. Although he had the upper hand in the confrontation just now, if Guo Degang crushes him in the subsequent donation amount, he will be overwhelmed by a barrage of criticism after the banquet.

We have to donate, even if it's tough.

"Looks like we're going to have to bleed a lot."

Yang Mi clicked her tongue inwardly, a hint of sympathy just beginning to surface.

But on second thought, given Gu Qing's current status and earning power, would he still care about such a small amount of money?
Since the news broke that Chris Wu's jaw-dropping 80 million yuan salary was revealed, it has shocked a whole host of celebrities.

Given Gu Qingtong's level of fame, he must be earning a lot.

They were incredibly jealous.

To know,
In the entertainment industry, male celebrities often earn significantly more than female celebrities of the same caliber.

The only one who could be considered an outlier was Yang Ying.

Her personal salary even exceeds that of some top male stars.

"Traffic is still important..."

After a few thoughts, Yang Mi blinked her captivating fox-like eyes, automatically glancing past Liu Tianxian who seemed indifferent to the matter, and turned her gaze to Ni Ni and Song Qian.

"Sister Honey, you decide, I'll go with you."

Song Qian reacted very quickly, immediately expressing her opinion in a very humble manner.

Ni Ni, who was a step too slow, was secretly annoyed. How could she have been so slow?

She simply cupped her face in her hands, resigned to her fate, and lamented, "Please, all you top celebrities, have mercy! I'm just a small-time celebrity in the fashion industry; how can my earning power compare to yours?"

If we're really going to start with thirty cars, I'm afraid I'll have to walk the red carpet naked from now on!

"Not wearing it?"

Yang Mi raised an eyebrow, revealing her seasoned prowess, and winked knowingly, "Actually... the effect might be even better?"

"I guarantee it will explode the moment you leave."

"How about we take our clothes off together next time?"

Ni Ni is no pushover.

It's just driving, what are you afraid of?
"No, no, no, I was wrong."

Yang Mi admitted defeat.

After this round of teasing...
Ni Ni's half-serious, half-joking plea for poverty inadvertently set the tone for the entire table: ten cars, a convoy, 700,000.

Everyone remains the same, unchanged.

Not only at their table, but also at the other tables, the big-name movie stars, top idols, and A-list celebrities, after discussing it, decided to donate 70 yuan each, as agreed before the gala.

The written plaques are handed to the staff. As the banquet nears its end, all the artists will come on stage one by one, line up, and the host will announce the donations one by one and distribute the plaques to the artists.

After that, the intermission naturally began.

With the donation process concluded, the intermission performance followed immediately.

The lineup for this performance is truly spectacular:

Male artists: Gu Qing's "Farewell to the Nine Gates," Lu Han's "Our Tomorrow," Li Yifeng's "Sword Wound," TFBOYS' "It's You," Deng Chao's "Invincible" + "Superhero" medley...

The female celebrities were equally dazzling: Calvin Choy, Chris Lee, Jane Zhang, Song Qian… With so many performances, it was impossible to put them all on at once.
After every two or three songs, a charity auction will be held, auctioning off works by well-known artists or commemorative gifts, with the proceeds also going to charity.

The three youthful and energetic members of TFBOYS kicked off the event, instantly igniting the atmosphere.

As one of the "three smaller" groups among the "four big and three small," their popularity is not to be underestimated.

"Kai Kai!! Mommy loves you!!"

"Yuanyuan!! Your sister loves you!!"

"Kai Kai, Yuan Yuan, we will always support you!!"

The screams of the mothers and older sisters almost lifted the roof off.

"younger brother?"

Victoria Song leaned slightly forward and asked Gu Qing in a low voice with curiosity, "Which number are you going to appear?"

Gu Qing casually made a peace sign, "Second to last."

He looked up at the three boys singing and dancing energetically on stage and couldn't help but marvel.

It was a live performance!
Although her voice trembled slightly, it was not off-key; and although the dance was simple, it was complete and smooth.

This level of skill is quite good even among the new generation of groups in South Korea.

Even when they were trainees in South Korea,
Many new generation boy groups and girl groups generally rely on lip-syncing in their performances, focusing more on dance practice.

"Looking at it now, the future certainly looks promising..."

Gu Qing was completely baffled. "How come they've all become...abstract" after a few years?"

"The second to last?"

Song Qian was struck by Gu Qing's sudden scissor-hand gesture, and for some reason, it suddenly became incredibly endearing.
The sense of distance that had been created by his "taking the stage" has largely dissipated.

She covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her tone tinged with envy, "This is the treatment of the finale!"
"Brother Chun is the undisputed headliner, so your second-to-last place is the most prestigious!"

Is Lu Han third?

"Hmm...it should be him."

"What about Chris Wu...?"

"He doesn't seem to be on the list..."

"That's terrible."

Victoria Song's lips curved into a knowing yet slightly gloating smile.

Su Mang clearly knew how to conduct himself properly, understanding that the top influencer caught in the vortex of public opinion needed to keep a low profile at this moment.

The three people standing nearby, who couldn't fit in and were eavesdropping, exchanged a knowing glance.

"Sister Qian, what about you?" Gu Qing asked casually.

'I? '

Song Qian said sourly, "How can I compare to you? I'm next in line."

"You can't compare, aren't you older than me?"

"Oh dear! You—"

Song Qian blushed instantly, and in embarrassment and annoyance, she lightly poked Gu Qing's arm, amused, and said, "How dare you talk to a senior like that! You have no manners!"

"This isn't my fault,"

Gu Qing shrugged. "It was Sister Qian who said 'I can't compare' first. I didn't know how to respond in a humble way."

"Alright alright."

Song Qian was amused by him and stood up to straighten her skirt. "I'm not going to joke with you anymore. I have to go get ready."

"Go Victoria!"

Gu Qing clenched her fist, made a standard cheering gesture, and smiled brightly.

Song Qian turned around and saw his encouraging gesture. Her smile deepened unconsciously, and her ponytail swayed lightly as she turned: "Wait and see my performance!"

After Song Qian's figure disappeared into the backstage corridor,

"Little brother,"

Liu Tianxian suddenly spoke up, her voice carrying a hint of instruction, "When talking to a girl, mentioning your age... is a big no-no."

Gu Qing turned her head upon hearing the voice, looking her up and down suspiciously: "You...eavesdropped on our conversation?"

"I?!"

Liu Tianxian almost choked on her breath, her delicate face flushing slightly. "It's because you guys were too loud! It's hard for me not to hear you!"

She tried her best to maintain her composure, but her voice betrayed a hint of exasperation.

"Oh……"

Gu Qing suddenly realized, responded, and turned her gaze back to the stage.

"You... what the hell!" The little voice inside the fairy sister's heart was already roaring wildly.

She took a deep breath, trying to regain her composure: "Hey, how can you be so ungrateful? I'm giving you a lesson in emotional intelligence!"

"I'm not listening." Gu Qing didn't turn her head, her tone as indifferent as if she were rejecting a sales pitch.

Yang Mi, who was standing to the side, couldn't hold back her laughter so much that her gums almost popped out. She quickly covered her mouth with her slender fingers, but her shoulders were shaking uncontrollably.

Seeing Liu Tianxian suffer such a rare setback in front of her makes this ticket worthwhile!

Liu Tianxian felt a lump in her throat, and for the first time in her life, she felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

This guy is so stubborn!

The atmosphere at the table fell into a subtle silence once again.

After several rounds of exciting performances, the auction began.

Those colorful, boldly painted abstract paintings were fiercely contested and sold for hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars.

The celebrities who were previously very concerned about the amount of donations seemed to have become different people at this moment, enthusiastically raising their placards to compete, and the scene was once very "enthusiastic".

Gu Qing's eyelids felt heavy as she looked at it.

The artworks he appreciates are always those that are visually stunning, exquisite, and breathtaking.

It's so impressive that at first glance you'll think it's amazing and consider it a high-end product.

As for these paintings, he truly has no appreciation for them.

Finally, the second round of performances began.
Song Qian appears.
The lights focus, the music begins—

A 'senior' is indeed a 'senior'!
As an artist who successfully debuted, served as the leader, and gained recognition in xenophobic South Korea,
Song Qian's individual talent is beyond doubt. On stage, she lives up to the meaning of her name—energetic and radiant!
Every movement was clean and efficient, displaying a strength rarely seen in women, a stark contrast to her on-stage persona.

"They danced so well... The second generation of the group lives up to its name."

Gu Qing watched intently, her eyes filled with pure admiration and respect.

This kind of girl group dance, which combines beauty and power, is truly rare.

"I actually quite like dancing,"

Liu Tianxian couldn't help but chime in, "I've even released a single."

"Oh."

Gu Qing's gaze remained fixed on the stage, and she gave a perfunctory reply without even turning her head.

Liu Tianxian: "..."

I need help. Does anyone know how to roll your eyes?
She took a deep breath and turned her gaze to Yang Mi, who was still secretly laughing beside her.

Yang Mi's smile froze on her face instantly. She swallowed nervously and quickly lowered her head, pretending to adjust her skirt.

Oh no, I got caught watching the show!
After the second round of performances, the banquet was also drawing to a close.

A Bazaar staff member respectfully approached Gu Qing and whispered a reminder to prepare to wait.

Song Qian clenched her fist tightly at Gu Qing, her eyes full of expectation: "Go for it, little brother!"

Many people at the scene were also looking forward to Gu Qing's performance.

This is undoubtedly... a good show!
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(End of this chapter)