Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 325 Finishing

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"That's strange, what did these two do? How come their acting skills have improved so much?"

After filming the scene where Princess Nihuang recognizes Mei Changsu as Lin Shu and cries bitterly,
Director Kong Sheng watched the playback on the monitor, utterly astonished.

The filming was completed in less than three takes. The two actors were so deeply immersed in their roles that they couldn't bear the slightest awkwardness or unfamiliarity, creating a completely new feeling.

The entire crew was secretly puzzled.

In their view, on the first day of filming, Gu Qing and Liu Tao were familiar with each other, chatting and laughing, and eating together every day, so everyone had already assumed that they had a "close relationship".
But recently, the invisible aura and tacit understanding between the two seem to have taken a qualitative leap.

"Could a back injury actually unleash acting potential?"

Someone whispered.

Regardless of the reason, the more engaged and charismatic performances of the male and female leads are undoubtedly a great thing for the entire production team.

With the veteran actors' superb acting skills providing a solid foundation, the young actors dared not slack off in the slightest, and the filming progressed by leaps and bounds.

Except for Gu Qing taking leave to record a song midway through, everything went smoothly.

Time flew by and it was the last day of September.

"Click!"

With a loud shout from Director Kong, he abruptly stood up, his voice filled with excitement and relief: "Chang Su! Filming is wrapped!"

"Oh, congratulations, Teacher Changsu."

In an instant, the entire crew erupted in cheers and applause, and some even presented bouquets of flowers.

The production team of "Nirvana in Fire" worked tirelessly for several months.

Gu Qing's portrayal of Mei Changsu has finally come to a perfect end!
With the male lead's scenes finished, the immense pressure on the entire production team was instantly relieved by more than half.

As for the female lead, Liu Tao, her scenes were completed and she left the set half a month ago.

"Teacher Gu is hosting a wrap party tonight, inviting all staff members, including extras!"

Director Kong, beaming with pride, announced, "Our crew can't be stingy either! Everyone who comes will receive a red envelope!"

"Wow!! Chang Su is so grand! The director is so grand!!"

The cheers grew even louder, and the extras clapped their hands until they were red.

"Thank you, thank you. Everyone has worked hard during this time."

Holding the bouquet in her arms, Gu Qing bowed slightly to all the staff and extras around her in sincere gratitude.

The filming lasted two and a half months.
He learned a lot and gained a deep understanding of why Zhengwu Sunshine was able to create so many high-quality dramas.

This is not only about being extremely picky about the director, actors, and script, but also about showing respect and dedication to every aspect and every participant.

The most obvious manifestation of this is that the extras in the Zhengwu drama crew are well-paid, often receive extra bonuses, and Gu Qing frequently treats them to meals.
In this atmosphere, the extras are naturally willing to take their roles very seriously.

It is precisely this meticulous attention to seemingly minor details that, through the collective strength of everyone involved, ultimately resulted in a series of exceptional quality that surpasses its competitors.

Gu Qing returned to the dressing room, carefully removed her makeup, and then cautiously took off her signature snow-white fox fur coat and costume.

From this moment on, he officially bid farewell to the role of Mei Changsu.

"Could you please clean this costume for me? I'd like to take it home as a souvenir. How much does it cost? I'll settle the bill with the production crew."

Gu Qing said to the staff member in charge of clothing.

"Oh, Teacher Gu, you're too kind. How could I possibly accept your money?"

The staff repeatedly waved their hands in refusal, saying, "Just the cost of treating everyone to food and drinks every day, over all this time, could buy so many sets of clothes like these!"
It's only right that you keep it as a souvenir!

Seeing that the other party was adamant, Gu Qing had no choice but to give up.

He stepped out of the dressing room, looked up at the clear autumn sky, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips.

"Teacher Gu?"

He repeated the title in a low voice, stretched, and said, "It's been a long time."

On such a beautiful day,

Saying goodbye to the character Mei Changsu is actually a good choice. (At the wrap party.)

Gu Qing felt somewhat helpless and barely ate a few bites.

He was then surrounded by several directors from Zhengwu Sunshine, their faces flushed and intoxicated. They hugged him, crying and wailing, pouring out their grievances:
"Little Gu! We'll miss you!"

"You are the most approachable, dedicated, and down-to-earth young A-list actor we have ever met in all our years in the industry!"
"You have no idea, back when we encountered those diva-like bosses, they would wait three hours for the camera to start, read their lines out as numbers, and throw tantrums at the drop of a hat."
"Compared to them, Xiao Gu, do you know how outstanding you are?!"

"Why was this movie filmed for such a short time? If I had money, I could pay you a salary every day and let you act in my movies!"

Gu Qing was caught off guard by this sudden "heartfelt confession" and could only try to comfort him.

"Xiao Gu,"

At this moment, Hou Hongliang, the team's producer, took the initiative to come over and solemnly handed over a business card, saying, "This is my personal contact information. I hope that we will have the opportunity to cooperate again in the future."

Gu Qing paused for a moment, then smiled brightly as she took the gift and nodded, "Definitely!"

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When I woke up in the hotel the next day,
Gu Qing pressed her palm against her forehead, feeling a little dizzy. She could only vaguely remember what happened at the wrap party last night, and she couldn't even remember how she got back.

Was this wine spiked?

Gu Qing was so frightened that she quickly checked her body and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that she was not in pain.

Towards the end of the meal, he was also caught up in the atmosphere and, unusually, took a few sips of alcohol. He didn't expect the liquor to be so potent. "I still can't drink it in the future," he said.

Gu Qing snapped out of her daze, shook her head, picked up her phone, tilted her head to the side, leaned against the pillow, and planned to scroll through her phone for a while.

After a long period of filming, he naturally needed a vacation to relax.

It is for both physical and mental well-being.

I need to clear my mind and break free from the influence of the role.

Gu Qing opened the chat software; the densely packed red dots made her feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of people looking at them.

"Sister Tao really kept her word; she said she wouldn't send any messages, and she didn't."

Gu Qing swiped the screen and tapped on Liu Tao's profile picture. The messages, up to two weeks ago, included his final blessing before the drama's release: "Mr. Su, focus on your acting. I look forward to your transformation from a popular young idol into a true superstar."

"A superstar...?"

Gu Qing asked with a hint of confusion, "Just how big of a 'king' do you have to be to be considered a superstar?"

Everyone has a different definition of a superstar.
Some people think that the Four Heavenly Kings are superstars, the Four Heavenly Queens are superstars, and some even think that the Four Dan and Two Bing are also superstars.

However, Gu Qing's personal perception of a 'superstar' is very demanding.

Decades ago, Bruce Lee made the world aware of the word "kung fu," and he was undoubtedly an international superstar.

Decades later, perhaps only Brother Chen Long can still be considered a superstar.

He is a true Chinese international superstar who has inherited and promoted Kung Fu, making him known to the whole world.

Even the incredibly popular "Brother" could only be called an Asian superstar at his peak.

"A world-renowned superstar..."

My mind, which should have been foggy, became a little clearer because of this thought.

Gu Qing chuckled and shook his head, dispelling his unrealistic thoughts. With his current level, it would be quite an achievement for him to dominate the Chinese entertainment industry.

Becoming a global superstar is too far-fetched.

He replied to the message quickly; the primary issue, naturally, was work.

Gu Qing first approached Li Li, intending to issue a leave notice.

But to my surprise, I saw a piece of news that made me laugh.

"Is Kris Wu's 'So Young' going to be released?"

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(End of this chapter)