Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 331 Do You Want to Be Capital? (Bonus Chapter)
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"You wrote a song?"

Liu Shishi's voice trembled slightly with disbelief. Her head, which had been lazily leaning on Gu Qing's shoulder, suddenly lifted up, and her almond-shaped eyes instantly shone with an astonishing brightness.

"Ah."

"You wrote a song?!"

"..."

Gu Qing tried to appear aloof, but she couldn't help looking into those bright, piercing eyes. Her gaze shifted downwards, landing on her forearm, which was being tightly gripped by the other woman; the fair skin was already faintly flushed.
"If you don't let go, my arm might be considered a work injury."

"Is this song... really written for me?!"

Liu Shishi hurriedly let go of his hand, but then, as if afraid he would run away, she tightly hugged his arm with both hands.

"No." Gu Qing shook her head.

"that is!"

Liu Shishi didn't believe her, and then started giggling to herself, her voice as sweet as honey, "Is it nice? Tell me quickly, is it nice?"

"Look at you, you're worthless."

Mr. Cai, standing to the side, was inwardly puzzled and couldn't help but roll his eyes elegantly again.

But seeing Liu Shishi so immersed in happiness, a touch of emotion welled up in her heart.

What kind of style do female celebrities find most appealing?
One set is: luxury built on money.

One set is: Radiant talent.

For some female celebrities, the latter is far more damaging than the former.

In the early days of the entertainment industry, there were many examples of artistic young women being cheated out of money and sex by unattractive "talented men".

Gu Qing, in Boss Cai's eyes, was practically a "supermodel" level existence.

With impeccable looks, a thriving career, and such dazzling creative talent!

Back then, Jay Chou captivated most of the female artists in the entertainment industry with his talent alone.

Boss Cai felt that Gu Qing's "lethality" was probably even greater.

Even Jin Cheng, who wasn't particularly interested in the song, had a face full of naked envy and jealousy at this moment;

Chen Yao was utterly shocked, her mouth slightly agape, her gaze fixed intently on the screen, as if her soul had been stolen away.

Boss Cai was secretly relieved that he hadn't let that brat Nazha take leave to come along, otherwise who knows what kind of trouble would have gotten into.

"Is it nice to listen to? Is it really nice or not?"

Liu Shishi transformed into a cheerful lark, chirping in Gu Qing's ear and relentlessly asking questions.

"You'll only know once you hear it."

Gu Qing was quite confident in the quality of the song.

"Spring Snow in the Courtyard" holds a significant place in the world of traditional Chinese style literature.

The original author, Orange Wing, released it in 16. The singer is male, but the overall rhythm of the performance is slow and not catchy.

It wasn't until 20, when it was covered by "Waiting for What," that it truly broke out of the traditional Chinese style music circle and became extremely popular.

Later, with the rise of content creators who edited "Yongzheng Dynasty" into videos, which became a huge hit and complemented the scenes of the struggle for the throne in the drama, it officially became "Fourth Prince's Little Song".

Further on,
It has become the exclusive song for treasure appraisal bloggers and emperors, and has also experienced a slight resurgence in popularity.

The quality of its songs is beyond doubt.

"Brother, is there any special story behind the name 'Spring Court Snow'?" Boss Cai interjected at the right moment, his face showing just the right amount of curiosity.

"The inspiration for 'Spring Snow in the Courtyard' comes from the line 'The lonely courtyard is empty as spring draws to a close' in the seven-character quatrain 'Spring Lament' by the Tang Dynasty poet Liu Fangping."

Gu Qingqing's clear and melodious voice flowed through the room, accompanied by the gentle prelude of the guzheng and guqin playing from the television.
He softly recited, "The sun sets behind the gauze window, dusk falls; in the golden house, no one sees the tear stains. In the lonely courtyard, spring is almost over; pear blossoms cover the ground, but the door remains unopened."

He paused, his gaze fixed on the screen: "The desolation of the deep palace described in the original poem is somewhat similar to Yunxian's fate in the later part of the drama."

Even he himself hadn't thought deeply about this point.

"See! It's out! This was clearly written for me!" Liu Shishi seemed to have caught solid evidence, and tightened her grip on Gu Qing's arm.

however,
As Gu Qing's singing filled the air through the speakers, that sweetness was quickly replaced by another, more complex and profound emotion.

The pear blossoms in the courtyard have faded once more; I stand in the clear night.
Moonlight spills across the empty steps.

In my dream, the sheng and xiao played old melodies; upon waking, tears stained my rouge-stained face.
Little Chongshan, recite it again and again... Listen.

The faint sorrow of parting was amplified by the melancholic sounds of the guzheng and guqin, making the atmosphere even more desolate and lonely.

The language is not ornate or elaborate, but every word is precious, easy to understand and profound in meaning.

As the pear blossoms fade, someone stands year after year beneath the cold moon, alone on the empty steps, waiting in vain…

"It sounds beautiful!" Jin Cheng couldn't help but whisper a compliment.

"These words... are so beautifully written!" Chen Yao murmured to herself, her eyes filled with amazement.

"My brother's performance was spot on! His voice is amazing, he really nailed the atmosphere!"

"Anything made by Gu Qing is guaranteed to be of the highest quality!"

The comments that are constantly updated online are proof of the fans' fervor.

[Hearing the dripping of the water clock, I sob, repeatedly reminding the past to bid farewell to the long night.

I have been sleepless for a long time, sitting deep under the eaves of the palace.

The most sentimental sight is the snow in the spring courtyard, which falls year after year over the garden of those who are separated from their loved ones.

Xue Tao's letter reads: "As if we had just met..."

Spring snow, which should be fleeting, has become a testament to eternal sorrow because it falls on this garden of parting year after year.

Liu Shishi listened intently, her heartstrings trembling with the rise and fall of the song.

The climax then follows:

This life is too long, yet we are stopped at the brink of separation, seemingly worlds apart.
Who still remembers the time when pear blossoms were like snow?
My heart is not a stone that cannot be turned, nor a mat that cannot be rolled up!

Gazing blankly, the depths of love remain unfathomable...

The melodious and affectionate singing voice, brimming with emotion, seemed to completely draw the listener into that courtyard where pear blossoms were like snow and the spring chill lingered.

The lyrics create a beautiful and visually striking image. However, Liu Shishi's educational level is insufficient to fully grasp all the allusions and deeper meanings within the lyrics.
But Gu Qing's singing voice, and her emotionally charged performance, was like a key that instantly unlocked all the emotions that had accumulated during filming.

At that moment, she thought of Yunxian again.
During the season of winter plum blossoms, watching her beloved vomit blood on his sickbed; day after day, she misses him so much that she becomes emaciated, gazing at the withered pear blossoms in the courtyard, waiting for someone who will never return...

"This life is too long, yet we are worlds apart..."

The scene in the drama where Yunxian ultimately hangs herself overlaps with the despair in the lyrics "the depth of love is unsolvable" in her mind.

"not good!"

Boss Cai caught a glimpse of Liu Shishi staring blankly at the screen, tears silently streaming down her jade-like cheeks, completely immersed in an overwhelming sense of sorrow.

Alarm bells rang in my heart!

She was all too familiar with this look of someone tormented and deeply entangled in love!

"Shishi, are you hungry? How about we go get something to eat to celebrate?"

She decisively stepped past Gu Qing, reached out and shook Liu Shishi's shoulders forcefully, screaming in her heart, "Wake up! Get your act together!"

"Qi Yu..."

Liu Shishi seemed not to hear, looking at Gu Qing with an unprecedented, almost drowningly tender light in her almond-shaped eyes, her voice as soft as a feather, "Are you hungry?"

"I'm not hungry. You can go and eat if you're hungry."

Gu Qingzheng listened intently to his own singing, carefully discerning any flaws.

"I'm hungry! I'm starving!"

Jin Cheng was completely oblivious to the song's meaning; she superficially loved only the beautiful appearance.

As soon as the song ended, she immediately shouted loudly, trying to break the overly heavy atmosphere, "Yaoyao! What do you want to eat? Yaoyao? Yaoyao!"

"what?"

Chen Yao was jolted awake from the mood created by the song by her push, her face slightly flushed.

"This song wasn't written for you, why are you listening to it so intently?" Jin Cheng teased casually.

"I...I just think the lyrics are so touching, and the singing is...especially good."

Chen Yao's face turned bright red, and she was so nervous that she couldn't speak coherently.

"Lyrics? I don't understand them! I can't appreciate them, they're just a mess." Jin Cheng shrugged, looking indifferent.

"Great, you can't handle fine food," Gu Qing retorted without any politeness.

"Hey! Okay, okay! You're calling me a pig, right?"

Jin Cheng was not annoyed at all; instead, she grinned and said, "Let's see if I can get my hands on this beautiful, juicy cabbage!" As she spoke, she made a move to pounce on Gu Qing.

"Stop it, stop it." Liu Shishi reacted unusually quickly, standing up and blocking Gu Qing like a little lioness protecting her cubs.

"Fine, fine! You're protecting your husband, huh? We can't afford to mess with you!"

Jin Cheng chickened out and dared not be presumptuous in front of the top sister. She turned around and hugged the "big loli" next to her for comfort.

"Ding--"

Just then, Ms. Cai's phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, she took a deep breath and quickly answered.

An excited voice seemed to come from the other end of the phone, and Mr. Cai's expression changed from tension to ecstasy at a visible speed.

"Okay! Great! Got it!" Her voice trembled uncontrollably as she hung up the phone.

"Sister Cai, what's wrong?" Gu Qing asked.

"It's a hit! The ratings have exploded!" Boss Cai's voice trembled with excitement. "The first episode premiered at 2.12%, and by the end of the first episode, it had risen to 2.54%, currently number one in ratings across all platforms!!!"

"Little brother! You're truly my lucky star!!"

Boss Cai patted Gu Qing's back forcefully.

Although the premiere ratings were slightly lower than those of "The Mystic Nine," this result has far exceeded her most optimistic expectations!
Liu Shishi turned around and immediately became anxious: "Sister Cai, what are you doing?"

"What's wrong with me giving you a hug? Can't I even get a little bit of good fortune?"

Boss Cai released Gu Qing, his face still showing lingering elation, but his eyes quickly switched back to work mode.

With her plan set in motion, she began to shoo people away: "Alright, alright, Shishi, take Jin Cheng and Yao Yao to find the assistant, order lots of good food, and have a proper celebration!"
Gu Qing and I... need to discuss some work-related matters privately.

"Work?!"

Chen Yao's face was distorted by the golden orange, but her eyes suddenly lit up. Was the promise the boss had been making for so long finally going to come true?
"I'm going! I'm going!!" Jin Cheng was also interested in this "pie," and upon hearing this, she screamed excitedly, grabbed Chen Yao, and ran away.

"What kind of collaboration?" Liu Shishi also came over excitedly, blinking her eyes curiously.

"It's none of your business." Boss Cai gently pushed her face away with one finger without any politeness. "Go outside for a while, okay?"

"What kind of cooperation?" Gu Qing's expression also became serious.

He is always serious when it comes to work.

Seeing that the two had entered into a negotiation, especially with the unquestionable "strong woman" expression on Boss Cai's face, Liu Shishi was all too familiar with it.

Although she was somewhat reluctant, she obediently got up and left the living room, turning back every few steps.

After confirming that Liu Shishi had gone far away, only the two of them remained in the room.

Mr. Cai suppressed his smile, leaned forward slightly, lowered his voice, and said with a grin, "A collaboration on a new drama."

Hearing this,

Gu Qing frowned almost imperceptibly and gently shook her head.

It wasn't that he looked down on Mr. Cai or Tangren; on the contrary, they had worked together for so long and had a pretty good relationship.

But relationships are relationships, and work is work.

Given his current status in the industry and the recently revealed viewership ratings, investors will flock to him with scripts in hand.

Mr. Cai's suggestion of "cooperating again" at this moment makes his intention to take advantage of the situation all too obvious.

"younger brother,"

Boss Cai seemed to see through his thoughts, and a meaningful smile appeared on her lips. "If I didn't really go all out, would I dare to mention 'cooperation' with you at a time like this?"

She paused, her gaze fixed intently on Gu Qing's eyes, and each word she uttered was like a bombshell:
"Do you... want to become capital?!"

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(End of this chapter)