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Chapter 336 The Young Master of Deyun Society (5k)
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"Holy crap!! We won?! We really won!!"

"My goodness! A whopping 203 poems got right! That's inhuman memory!"

"That's terrifying! The worst part is he... he's a celebrity! Where in the entertainment industry do you find such a knowledgeable monster?"

"I'm truly impressed! I'm completely in awe!"

Inside the studio, gasps, exclamations, and applause surged like a tsunami, lasting for a long time.

The faces of all the audience members were filled with utter conviction and incredible amazement. Any previous doubts or disdain had vanished, replaced by heartfelt respect.

Seeing Yang Qiang preparing to turn away with a hint of disappointment, Gu Qing took a step forward and called out to him.

He first took the initiative to shake hands with Yang Qiang, then raised his opponent's arm and faced the audience.

"Oh oh oh!! Yang Qiang!!"

"Well done, Yang Qiang!"

The audience immediately understood and gave the same enthusiastic applause and respect to the outstanding contestant who persevered to the end.

This made Yang Qiang a little embarrassed; his disappointment instantly vanished, and a shy yet relieved smile appeared on his face.

He secretly glanced at the dazzling "superstar" beside him and actually asked for a hug.

"of course can."

Gu Qing was slightly taken aback, then smiled broadly, generously opened her arms, gave Yang Qiang an encouraging hug, and watched him walk off the stage with a sense of satisfaction.

At this moment, there are no more challengers on the stage.

As the host, Dong Qin took in Gu Qing's series of actions, and the appreciation and gentleness in her eyes grew stronger.

She approached Gu Qing, her voice still brimming with excitement: "Thank you to all the contestants for giving us such a magnificent and epic poetry competition!"
But first, let us extend our warmest congratulations to the ultimate winner of this round of the flying flower game—Gu Qing!

"Congratulations!!!"

The audience erupted in deafening cheers once again.

Judge Kang Zheng, sitting on the judging panel, also picked up the microphone and generously expressed his praise: "The 'Flying Flowers' game we witnessed tonight, in terms of both length and brilliance, is, in my opinion..."
This is very likely a peak competition that is extremely rare in the entire history of the "Chinese Poetry Competition," and even in the field of similar programs!

"Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic!"

His tone was impassioned, clearly showing he was also deeply moved. "However, let's first have our host interview this newly crowned 'champion',"

Kang Zheng smiled and handed the conversation back, "We are all very curious about how he managed to memorize such a massive amount of poetry?"

This is precisely the question that all the audience members are most curious about.

"Gu Qing, would you mind sharing something with everyone?" Dong Qin asked with a smile, handing over the microphone and voiced everyone's thoughts.
"As many people know, you are currently the most popular young artist, and naturally, you are also the busiest, constantly filming, releasing songs, and running around for promotional events..."

Logically, you should be overwhelmed with work, so how did you manage to find the time to read and accumulate such a profound knowledge of poetry?

"actually……"

Gu Qing pondered for a moment, and all eyes in the room instantly focused on him, waiting for his answer.

But the next second,
Gu Qing suddenly turned his head to look at Dong Qin and said in a serious tone, "Actually... I just used the time when everyone was resting and playing games to read books."

Dong Qin: "..."

audience:"……"

Oh no, this quote really was said by Lu Xun.

Dong Qin suddenly remembered that Gu Qing had said during her interview on the last show that he "likes to play games."

Afterwards, she privately scolded him a little, feeling that it was inappropriate to say that she was "addicted to online games" on such a formal platform, for fear of setting a bad example for children.

Unexpectedly, Gu Qing retaliated in this way on this occasion, which was obviously intentional.

Dong Qin couldn't help but chuckle to herself. With her age and experience, she was old enough to be Gu Qing's mother.
His actions were simply witty and humorous, which I found particularly amusing and endearing.

The audience was naturally delighted to hear such a joke made on the stage of the "Grand Princess" (a popular TV show), and burst into even louder laughter.

The atmosphere in the entire studio felt like a dream of those relaxed and lively variety show days around the turn of the millennium.

After a few more cheerful exchanges and a brief acceptance speech, Gu Qing successfully concluded the recording of this episode.

Dong Qin will have to stay and continue hosting the remaining regular segments.

"Little brother! You're amazing! Over two hundred Flying Flower Order poems! I'd bet my Peking University degree that once this episode airs, you'll be a national sensation!"

As soon as Gu Qing returned backstage, Xiao Sa rushed up to him and excitedly patted him on the shoulder.

"Gu Qing, are you free tonight? Would you do me the honor of having dinner together?"

"How about we stay in the capital for a few more days? I know this place well, I can show you around!"

Other staff members also swarmed around, scrutinizing Gu Qing as if he were a giant panda, and offering him invitations all at once.

At this moment, regardless of gender, everyone present felt that Gu Qing's personal charm had soared even higher.

An actor with only top-notch looks may be amazing, but if you add the halo of "talent," the nature of the actor is completely different.

This is similar to the difference between a "top courtesan in a brothel" and a "private hostess in a back alley."

The former is clearly more captivating and alluring.

Today, Gu Qing is famous, good-looking, and talented—possessing all three qualities.

In ancient times, he would have been a top-tier male courtesan, attracting young masters and ladies to shower him with fruit and express their sincere devotion.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."

Faced with the overly enthusiastic invitations from everyone, Gu Qing could only wave his hands repeatedly, using his all-purpose shield, "My schedule has been arranged by the company in advance. I'm just a lowly employee, and I really have no choice in the matter."

"A company? What's that!"

"Exactly! As long as you nod, little brother, I can make a phone call and get them to release him!"

"Stay for a simple meal, consider it making friends!"

With their influence and connections, these people could probably get an entertainment company to change its schedule with just a word.

Gu Qing suddenly felt somewhat constrained and inwardly groaned.

Who knows?
How do these people befriend him?
He's a history buff!

Fortunately, just then—

"Boss! Phone! Boss, there's a phone call!"

Outside the crowd, Zhao Ya jumped up and down anxiously, holding her vibrating phone high in the air.

"Excuse me! I'm so sorry! I have an urgent call, I need to go answer it first!"

Gu Qing felt like she had been granted a pardon. She apologized as she squeezed out of the crowd, letting out a long sigh of relief—she had finally gotten away with it again.

He hurried back to the rest room, quickly asked his assistant to pack his things, and then almost at lightning speed slipped out of the building, got back into the nanny car, and only then did he completely relax.

"Sister Xiaoya, well done! That excuse came at the perfect time! You'll get a bonus next month!"

Gu Qing praised sincerely.

"Ah... Boss," Zhao Ya said somewhat embarrassedly in a low voice, "Yes... someone really is looking for you."

"Is someone really looking for me?"

Gu Qing was taken aback, and suspiciously took the phone. Looking down at the screen, the caller ID showed the name as "Air Force One (Brother Ruoyun)".

"Hey, little brother, what's up?"

Zhang Ruoyun's familiar, cheerful voice with a hint of Beijing accent came from the other end of the phone, "I heard you came to the capital? Why didn't you tell your brother?"

"Brother Ruoyun, how come you're so well-informed?" Gu Qing asked with a smile.

"It's all over the trending topics! The sensation you caused at the airport, it's impossible not to know about it."

Zhang Ruoyun explained, then got to the point, "So, are you done with work?"

"Just finished."

"That's great! That's perfect, let me be a good host and treat you to a meal!"

"I..." Gu Qing covered the microphone and turned to ask her assistant Zhao Ya with her eyes, "Do you have any upcoming schedules?"

"Xu Yi! Xu Yi! Come on, come on!"

"Brother Gu Qing, we've all missed you so much!"

On the other end of the phone, the faint sounds of Ma Sichun and Guan Xiaotong chattering and teasing could be heard.

"Little brother, come quick! Sister Ma and Xiaotong are here too. Let's get together."

Zhang Ruoyun smiled and invited her again, her tone sincere, "I've already made reservations at the restaurant, could you do me the honor?"

Although Gu Qing was somewhat surprised by the lineup, he did not immediately agree. He moved his hand away and waited for his assistant's confirmation.

"Boss, we have an advertisement shoot in Shanghai tomorrow afternoon. Today's schedule is all done."

Zhao Ya quickly checked the itinerary and whispered, "You can keep the appointment. The flight can be rebooked for tomorrow morning. There's plenty of time."

"Okay, Brother Ruoyun,"

After receiving a positive reply, Gu Qing picked up the phone again. "Then send me the address, and I'll have the driver go directly there."

A cheer of success immediately came from the other end of the phone.

First, they went back to the hotel to change into comfortable and casual clothes, and then the driver drove them to the location sent by Zhang Ruoyun.

About an hour later, the vehicle arrived at an upscale location that clearly required a lot of money. The restaurant was lavishly decorated and built in an antique style.

The female greeters standing at the door were all dressed in the style of Qing Dynasty princesses.

Looking out the window, Gu Qing was both amused and exasperated.

Where did he go back to?
After giving the name of the private room, the waiter who came to greet Gu Qing, who was covered up but had an extraordinary air about him, knew that the guest was no ordinary person.
Upon hearing the name of the private room, "Room Number One," their attitude became even more enthusiastic, bordering on obsequious: "Sir, please come in! Room Number One is a VIP!"

"Greetings, sir!" The "princesses" at the door greeted him in unison in a sweet voice, and even gave a... slightly strange curtsy.

Gu Qing felt extremely uncomfortable, and her expression behind the mask was somewhat subtle.

A Qing Dynasty princess performing the Ming Dynasty's "Wanfu" (a type of curtsy)?

Indeed, the legitimate successor of the Ming Dynasty was in the Qing Dynasty.

It's not entirely the shop's fault.

The Wanfu ceremony in the Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties did indeed differ:

The Song Dynasty style leaned towards a more demure and understated look; the Ming Dynasty style was the most simple and beautiful, often featuring kneeling and bowing, which is also the most widely circulated style in later film and television dramas.

The Qing Dynasty added many complicated steps, so the real "Qing-style Wanfu" was not very attractive.

Therefore, many films and television dramas set in the Qing Dynasty, for the sake of convenience and aesthetics, simply used the Ming Dynasty's "Wanfu" (万福) system directly.

Clearly, this restaurant also made the same "historic" mistake.

As we arrived at the corridor where the private room was located, we happened to encounter a waiter who came to serve the dishes.

"I can do it myself, thank you." Gu Qing declined the waiter's offer of assistance and raised her hand to gently knock on the heavy, antique-style wooden door.

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inside the house,

"Hahaha, it really wasn't me! I swear on the lamp!"

Zhang Ruoyun was laughing as she used her hand to block Ma Sichun's attempt to pinch her with the "Nine Yin White Bone Claw".

"Bullshit! If it wasn't you who said it, who else could it be?!"

Ma Sichun yelled angrily, pinching Zhang Ruoyun's arm hard, "You're the only one who knows about this, and you're the closest to 'Xu Yi,' you even went fishing together!"

"Ruoyun, when will Gu Qing arrive?"

Guan Xiaotong would occasionally turn back to look expectantly at the doorway.

"How would I know the exact time?"

Zhang Ruoyun said helplessly, "How about... I call again to urge them?"

Both being artists heavily promoted by the Beijing entertainment circle, his collaboration with Guan Xiaotong in "Novoland: The Castle in the Sky" was also a result of resource integration.

however,
The young actress often "disliked" him during filming, even refusing to film kissing scenes, which made Zhang Ruoyun quite embarrassed at the time.

If it weren't for the cheerful Ma Sichun keeping the atmosphere lively, the dinner would have fallen silent long ago.

"No need, no need! Let's wait a little longer, don't rush him."

Guan Xiaotong quickly shook her head.

at this time,

"Knock knock—" A crisp knocking sound rang out.

"Go in!" Zhang Ruoyun replied casually.

The door was pushed open, and a head poked in. Immediately, a deliberately affected, sarcastic Beijing accent rang out: "Oh my~ Gentlemen and ladies, are you all waiting?"
Should I pay my respects to you all?

"Hahaha!"

Zhang Ruoyun immediately recognized Gu Qing's voice, and beamed with joy. She stood up and opened her arms to greet him, saying, "Your Beijing accent is really authentic!"

"Xu Yi! You really came!"

Guan Xiaotong, who was a beat slower, could only watch helplessly as the delighted Ma Sichun, like a happy koala, leaped and jumped directly onto Gu Qing, who had just entered the room.

"It's only been a while since we last met, why are you being so enthusiastic?"

Gu Qing staggered back a step after being bumped, and only after regaining her balance did she pull Ma Sichun off her, both amused and exasperated.

"Sister Ma, be mindful of your behavior, don't try to take advantage of me!"
And...have you gained a little weight?

"Who...who's fat! I'm not fat at all!"

Having her little secret exposed, Ma Sichun blushed, but upon hearing the second half of the sentence, she immediately retorted as if her tail had been stepped on, though a hint of guilt flashed in her eyes.

She likes to eat when she's in a bad mood.
When I'm in a good mood... I eat more!
"Just kidding, just kidding, don't take it seriously."

Gu Qing smiled reassuringly, then raised her hand to touch Guan Xiaotong's forehead, who was also trying to rush over, and politely shook hands with her.

Then he turned around and gave Zhang Ruoyun a tight hug.

"Long time no see, Brother Ruoyun."

"It's been such a long time!"

Zhang Ruoyun patted his back hard, "I've been thinking about when to go fishing with you again, to get revenge for what happened!"

He hadn't forgotten the painful experience of returning empty-handed the last time they went fishing together.

"I definitely will if I have the chance." Gu Qing looked at the table full of dishes, he was really hungry. "Can we start eating? I rushed over here right after recording the show, and I haven't eaten a single grain of rice yet."

"Uh... well, bro,"

Zhang Ruoyun scratched her head awkwardly, "There's... there's still one person who hasn't arrived yet... but if you're really hungry, it's okay to start eating first!"

"Then forget it."

Gu Qing put down the chopsticks she had just picked up. "It's very impolite to start eating before everyone is here."

"There's nothing impolite about it. Xu Yi, if you're hungry, just eat something first."

"Yes, Brother Gu Qing, don't go hungry."

Ma Sichun wanted to serve Gu Qing some food, but Gu Qing gently pressed her wrist down, causing her to blush and become quiet and hesitant.

"By the way, have you been in contact with 'Little Ears' all this time?"

Gu Qing released her hand, naturally changing the subject and breaking the slight awkward silence.

Seeing these actors from "The Left Ear," he couldn't help but think of the girl who always wore black-rimmed glasses and had a serious expression, who asked him to play a solo game online. A slight smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.

Especially a few days ago,

After finishing filming, Chen Duling sent him a solo challenge again.

"Little Ears..."

Ma Sichun's smile faded slightly, and she shook her head. "It's been a long time since we've been in touch."

"Why would you contact her..."

Guan Xiaotong even pouted, her tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible sourness.

The biggest beneficiary of the entire "Left Ear" production team was undoubtedly Chen Duling, the female lead who was still an "amateur" at the time.

With its high box office success and the wildly popular "Qingling CP" (couple pairing) with Gu Qing, she became an overnight sensation.

Her fame and popularity instantly surpassed those of Ma Sichun and Guan Xiaotong, two actresses with established connections, who were also in the same drama.

In her second film, she directly partnered with A-list male star Lay Zhang.

This made the two princesses, who prided themselves on coming from families of performers, feel quite uncomfortable.

They can maintain a semblance of harmony on set, and with the sense of superiority of being insiders, they "take care" of newcomers. But once filming ends, they really can't be bothered to keep in touch anymore.

Gu Qing nodded, keenly sensing the subtle change in the atmosphere, and then stopped asking questions.

Unable to get a word in edgewise, Zhang Ruoyun didn't know how to respond to the topic.

The two girls were sullen, while Gu Qing stared blankly at the table full of dishes.

The atmosphere at the dinner table cooled down and became awkward for a moment.

Fortunately, just then, there was another knock on the door.

"Come in, come in! Please come in quickly!" Zhang Ruoyun responded loudly, as if she had been granted a pardon.

The door was pushed open, and a chubby boy with a round face and a youthful, honest appearance poked his head in.

He was exhausted, sweating profusely and panting heavily. As soon as he entered the door, he hurriedly bowed and apologized: "Everyone, everyone! I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!"

The traffic was terrible, I'm late, I apologize to everyone!

When Gu Qing saw the person who had arrived, he paused for a moment, and his expression became somewhat strange.

Why is it him? Could he be here for revenge?

This plot doesn't make sense. Usually, it's "the younger one gets beaten, then the older one comes."

Why is it that when it comes to him, it's like the other way around?
"Oh! Dalin! You've finally arrived!"

Zhang Ruoyun waved with a sigh of relief, "Come here, come here, your beloved brother is here."

The person who arrived was none other than the young master of Deyun Society.
Guo Degang's eldest son: Guo Dalin!
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(End of this chapter)