Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 339 Moving (5k)
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"Black? What a load of rubbish!"

"Let's retreat... retreat now!"

Countless haters stared at the astonishing record of 203 poems in the "Flying Flower Order" game on the screen, as if all their strength had been drained away.
Ultimately, all that could be done was to issue such a weak and powerless command in a group chat or forum, followed by a long silence.

No one understands the power of public opinion and the terrifying backlash better than these professional trolls who rely on the fan culture for survival.

The more ruthless and despicable their attacks on Gu Qing have been these past few days, the more ferocious the backlash they will face when the truth comes out and the situation is completely reversed.

Especially when facing a top-tier influencer like Gu Qing, if you can't completely crush him with one decisive blow, then in the end, you will only be the one who gets crushed and suffers the backlash.

Next, it will be time for Gu Qing's fans—the "Gu family"—to raise their heads high and sound the horn of counterattack!

They had been holding back their anger for far too long, and had accumulated a large amount of screenshot evidence of the trolls' antics and outrageous statements.
At this moment, it was as if they had obtained an imperial sword, and they began a thunderous reckoning!
"Who the hell is Chris Wu?! Get your ass out here!!"

"You let your mad dog bite people everywhere, and you can't even stand up and apologize? You're useless!"

"Megni? Nobody should be paying attention to her!"

"We are mere foot-washing maids, but you are only fit to collect my younger brother's foot-washing water!!"

"You dare call yourself a top influencer? What a piece of trash! A foreigner trying to act all high and mighty here!!"

The Kris Wu fans, known as "Megni," who had been making the most noise and shouting the loudest before, were now completely overwhelmed and running away in panic.

Their masters' social media comment sections were instantly flooded with angry condemnations.

"Sister Reed, stop pretending to be dead! All of you, get out here and take your beating!!"

"And those little bees! Not a single one of them will escape!!"

"Kill!! Sisters, charge!! Every single one of them, wipe them all out!!"

The Chinese entertainment industry seems to have witnessed a dramatic reversal of extremes.

Yesterday, it was the "evil forces" uniting to besiege Gu Qing; today, it has become the righteous army turning against him, and the scene was once extremely spectacular.

At the heart of all the topics, without a doubt, is Gu Qing's phenomenal performance on the "Chinese Poetry Competition".

A celebrity, an "idol star" viewed with prejudice by many, actually managed to win the championship after 203 poems in a poetry competition that brought together the nation's top students!
How incredible this is!

What a devastating blow!
It's fair to say that on the night the show aired, Gu Qing's personal phone, his studio's phone, and the company's hotline were practically bombarded with calls!
Countless media outlets, program production teams, and partners sent interview and invitation requests; the door was practically worn down by the crowds.

After this performance, Gu Qing has truly broken into the mainstream! CCTV was delighted with this achievement, publishing articles praising Gu Qing for "promoting the beauty of poetry and showcasing the elegance of traditional Chinese clothing."
He is a rare "cultural inheritor" among the younger generation.

Even ordinary people who don't follow celebrities or care about the entertainment industry remembered a young artist named "Gu Qing" through this incident. He was very smart and could recite poetry very well.

It has truly gained national recognition.

As for the previous slander and abuse against "The Imperial Doctress"?
It had long been overshadowed by this even more shocking cultural event and was completely forgotten!

As night fell, countless flowers, applause, and dazzling cameras were all focused on Gu Qing, awaiting his next appearance.

And what is Gu Qing doing at this moment, the center of the storm?
He's... "moving"!
At the dinner table, Liu Tao learned that Gu Qing had been staying in a hotel because he didn't have time to find a place to live. Immediately, her big sisterly side kicked in, and she personally offered to help him find a suitable place to live, fearing that he might be taken advantage of because he was unfamiliar with the area.

While high-end hotels offer relatively good privacy, that's only for ordinary people.

In the entertainment industry, there are many instances where popular celebrities have had their hotel check-in information leaked, resulting in them being secretly filmed by unscrupulous paparazzi or bribed hotel staff, and then having the videos edited and released for profit.

Although the artist's team was able to sue the hotel and obtain compensation afterward, it was a drop in the ocean compared to the damage to their reputation.

Gu Qing naturally understood this principle and readily accepted Liu Tao's kindness.

After all, he remembered that soon, a certain Ms. Yang would be involved in that infamous "green hat" incident, so the hotel was really not safe.

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At the dinner table, Gu Qing was accompanied by her assistant Zhao Ya, and Liu Tao was also accompanied by her assistant. The four of them ate quietly in a pleasant atmosphere.

"Little brother, do you want to buy or rent the house?"

As Liu Tao carefully served Gu Qing food with serving chopsticks, he asked in a gentle voice.

"Let's rent," Gu Qing replied after thinking for a moment. "Buying a house in Shanghai is too complicated in terms of procedures and policies."

"Indeed, for us artists, renting is more flexible, while buying a house directly is too much of an investment and not cost-effective."

Liu Tao agreed, and then asked, "So what style of accommodation do you prefer?"

High-end apartment complexes are a common choice, and many celebrities choose these. Shanghai has several complexes specifically designed for celebrities, offering good privacy and environments.

She spoke gently and considered everything for Gu Qing in great detail, acting like a caring older sister and showing the concern of a family member.

"Sister Tao,"

Gu Qing put down her chopsticks, smiled and looked at her, "I don't want an apartment in a residential complex, I want to rent a large detached villa."

Having made money, he naturally wanted to live a more comfortable life and enjoy it.

"You live alone in such a big house, aren't you afraid it will feel empty and cramped?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Tao couldn't help but smile and give him a reproachful glare, her eyes exuding a mature charm. However, she then nodded, "But a detached villa is also good; it offers more privacy, and security is usually stricter."

and……"

She paused suddenly, picked up a tissue to wipe her mouth, then winked at Gu Qing with a hint of teasing and a joke that only adults could understand, "It's also more suitable for a young and handsome male artist like you."

"Huh?" Gu Qing didn't react for a moment.

"Could we bring more friends home for parties?"

Liu Tao lowered her voice slightly, a smile playing on her lips, her tone carrying the teasing characteristic of a mature older woman, "Don't worry about being seen by the neighbors next door, or being easily photographed by reporters lying in wait."

"Bringing friends to a party?"

Gu Qing quickly shook her head and waved her hands, her expression a mix of amusement and exasperation, "Sister Tao, I wouldn't dare to throw any kind of party..."

Before he finished speaking,

"A party? What party?!"

The door to the private room was suddenly pushed open from the outside, and a clear, slightly languid female voice cut in.

"Sister Jiang Xin?!" Gu Qing turned around in surprise.

Then, "Consort Hua" pushed open the door.

Jiang Xin took off her large sunglasses, revealing a delicate, small face; her fair skin seemed to glow under the light.

Today she was wearing a pair of slim-fitting blue jeans that perfectly hugged her long, straight legs; her thighs were rounded and full, while her calves were slender and shapely.
She wore a simple white T-shirt on top and a stylish leather short jacket on the outside, making her look bright and elegant. Her big eyes were bright and expressive, sparkling with life.

"Little brother! Have you missed me?!"

Jiang Xin glanced around and immediately locked onto Gu Qing, who was turning around. A bright and surprised smile instantly bloomed on her face, and her beautiful eyes were full of undisguised joy.

She cheered and almost leaped over, opening her arms to give Gu Qing a big, warm hug.

She even brazenly cupped Gu Qing's face in her hands and gave him a solid "smack" kiss on the forehead.

"Hey, hey, there's a real person here."

Liu Tao rested her chin on her hand, watching the "hot" scene before her. Whether she felt jealous or amused, she let out a soft, feigned sigh of helplessness.

"Oh, Taotao, my dear Taotao, how could I forget you!"

Jiang Xin then realized what was happening and immediately opened her arms in a coquettish manner, rushing over to hug Liu Tao like a koala. Like a delicate little girl, she gave Liu Tao a solid kiss, making a crisp sound.

Gu Qing: "..."

Liu Tao rubbed his forehead, as if recalling some amusing past event, and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"what?"

Jiang Xin was somewhat bewildered by their laughter. Her pretty face flushed slightly, and she playfully pulled Gu Qing back to her seat, trying to regain some of her "older sister" authority.

"Don't make a fuss. When I was kissing and hugging your sister Tao, you weren't even born yet!"

"This... doesn't seem to be the main point, does it?"

Gu Qing was helpless.

He had heard rumors in his previous life that the proportion of bisexuals in the entertainment industry was higher than that of singles.

Judging from the current situation, it seems... not to be just a rumor.

"By the way, what was that party you guys were talking about? Are you planning to have a party?"

Jiang Xin quickly changed the subject, blinking her big eyes curiously.

“It’s not a party,”

Liu Tao explained with a smile, "My younger brother is planning to rent a house, and I'm helping him find some options."

"Rent a place? You can come to my place... no, I mean, my neighborhood!"

Jiang Xinmei's eyes lit up, and she looked at Gu Qing excitedly, suggesting enthusiastically, "After filming, we can visit each other every day and hang out! And the rent isn't expensive, only 100,000 a month. The property management is very strict about non-owners entering and exiting, so there's no need to worry about paparazzi sneaking in."

“Xin Xin, your brother wants to rent a detached villa, not an apartment in a residential complex,” Liu Tao added gently from the side.

"Ah... what's so great about a villa?"

Jiang Xin immediately deflated like a punctured balloon, and muttered, "Such a big house, it would be so lonely and scary for you to live alone."

"There's nothing I can do, Sister Jiang Xin,"

Gu Qing spread his hands and said, "I'm a top star, after all. If I don't live in a big house, my fans will criticize the company for mistreating me and say that our company is a black-hearted workshop."

"Look at what you can do!"

Jiang Xin chuckled at his antics and gently patted his arm.

She also recalled the past incident where Gu Qing was exposed for living in the company dormitory, which led to a large-scale denunciation of the company by fans, so she stopped insisting.

The atmosphere at the dinner table became even more cheerful because of Jiang Xin's arrival. The three of them were all acquaintances, and they chatted in a very relaxed manner.

"Little brother, how's filming going with your drama with Tao Tao?"

Jiang Xin blinked curiously and asked.

"Just take pictures normally, and the experience is quite good."

Gu Qing raised her water glass and took a sip.

"So...did you two kiss?"

Jiang Xin made a startling remark and suddenly asked a question.

"Cough cough cough—" Gu Qing choked on the water and coughed until her face turned red.

"Clap clap-"

"Are you alright? Are you alright?" Liu Tao and Jiang Xin patted Gu Qing's back with concern almost simultaneously, both looking worried.

"Xin Xin! Why do you blurt out all sorts of things?!"

Liu Tao gently tapped Jiang Xin's forehead with his finger, his tone tinged with helplessness and a reminder, as if he were instructing a naive younger sister, "It's fine to joke about these things in private, but you absolutely must keep your mouth shut in front of the media."

"Don't say anything carelessly, it will cause big trouble!"

She said earnestly, "You've suffered so many times because of your bluntness; you should learn your lesson."

"You've done a lot of 'helping' online, and I called you here today so you can properly apologize to your brother."

"I……"

Jiang Xin immediately looked like a child who had done something wrong, hanging her head dejectedly.

"Sister Tao, it's okay,"

Once Gu Qing caught her breath, she quickly tried to smooth things over, her voice still a little hoarse from coughing, "Sister Jiang Xin meant well, I know that, it didn't really cause much of an impact."

"Little brother, I'm sorry,"

Jiang Xin raised her head, her eyes slightly moist, and sincerely apologized in a low voice, "It was my fault, I caused you trouble again."

She understood Liu Tao's good intentions, of course. Although he was eager to help, he knew that if he did it the wrong way, he might do something wrong.

If I don't explain it clearly, and Gu Qing holds a grudge, we won't be able to be friends anymore.

"It's nothing, it's really nothing,"

Gu Qing quickly waved her hand, trying to ease the tension, "Let's skip this topic and talk about something more cheerful."

"Oh……"

Jiang Xin nodded. "Back to the previous topic, did you two kiss?"

"I heard that your drama features the male and female leads, so there must be romantic scenes, right? How could there not be any intimate scenes?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Tao coughed lightly, feeling somewhat uneasy, and silently lowered his head to focus on picking up the food in his bowl. He seemed to be acting guilty.

Fortunately, Jiang Xin's probing gaze was focused entirely on Gu Qing at that moment.

"Uh... there really weren't any intimate scenes in the script."

Gu Qing felt a little uncomfortable under Jiang Xin's gaze, and gave an awkward smile, explaining, "There really wasn't any kissing in the drama."

"Really?"

Jiang Xin tilted her head, looking at him with a "I don't believe it" expression. "What era are we living in? The male and female leads don't even have a kissing scene? Is your production team making an antique drama?"

"It's a drama produced by Zhengwu Sunshine, Xin Xin, you're talking nonsense again!"

Liu Tao couldn't help but look up, his tone becoming more forceful as he reminded her, tinged with a hint of helplessness.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry!"

Jiang Xin immediately realized, and stuck out her tongue embarrassedly, "If it was filmed by Zhengwu Sunshine, then it's understandable that there are no kissing scenes. They always focus on the plot."

Hou Hongliang's team is known for its "sexually indifferent" style.

Gu Qing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

However, he hadn't completely breathed a sigh of relief yet.
"So... if they didn't kiss in the movie, did they kiss off-screen?"

Jiang Xin then suddenly threw out an even more explosive question.

Liu Tao's hand holding the chopsticks stiffened slightly. He hesitated, then lowered his head again, feeling guilty, as if the food in his bowl held an irresistible allure.

Just when the atmosphere became extremely delicate,

Gu Qing nodded and said frankly, "We kissed."

Liu Tao was startled and abruptly looked up at him.

"They really kissed?!"

Jiang Xinmei's eyes widened instantly, her face displaying a complex mix of emotions, including "Just as I expected" and "I knew it would turn out this way."

She knew perfectly well that...
Gu Qing is so beautiful, and her best friend is so outstanding. A handsome man and a beautiful woman spending every day together filming a drama... how could things not go wrong...?

But the next second,
Gu Qing raised her finger and pointed to her forehead: "Yeah, didn't you just kiss me?"

"I……"

Jiang Xin was taken aback, then realized she'd been tricked. She was both annoyed and amused, so she pounced on Gu Qing, grabbed her head, and pretended to shake it vigorously.
"You bastard, Gu Qing! You think you're so clever with words?! You're trying to play with your older sister, aren't you?!"

"I was wrong, I was wrong, Sister Jiang Xin, I'm dizzy."

Gu Qing smiled and raised his hands in surrender, begging for mercy repeatedly.

Liu Tao watched the two bickering and couldn't help but cover his mouth and laugh, secretly letting out a sigh of relief.

The conversation finally stopped focusing on this issue.
Jiang Xin began to gesticulate wildly as she recounted her amusing experiences on set, and the atmosphere at the dinner table became cheerful and lively once again.

However, this heartwarming time did not last long.

"Buzz-buzz-buzz-buzz-"

Gu Qing's phone on the table started vibrating wildly and continuously, as if it had a vibration motor installed. The screen lit up and then went out, then lit up again.

He glanced at it; it was his agent calling.

Judging from the timeline, "Chinese Poetry Competition" should have finished airing by now, and with the program gaining traction, public opinion has likely undergone a dramatic reversal.

Gu Qing had told his agent that he wanted to get some rest tonight, so he frowned, muted his phone, and didn't answer.

But the phone is like a tireless pursuer; as soon as one rings, the next one immediately follows.

Gu Qing's brows furrowed more and more, and an expression of frustration appeared on her face. She even prepared to shut down the phone.

"Little brother, take it,"

The observant Liu Tao noticed his predicament and gently comforted him, "Making so many calls at this hour must mean something urgent at work. Don't let it interfere with your business."

"Yes, yes,"

Jiang Xin yawned, grabbed Liu Tao's arm, and invited Gu Qing with a smile, "We've almost finished eating. I'm going to take Tao Tao to my house to sleep."

"Little brother, would you like to come over after you finish work? My house isn't big, but we have extra guest rooms."

"No, no,"

Gu Qing reluctantly picked up her phone, which was still vibrating persistently, and stood up. "I have to go back to the hotel. I guess the company has some urgent arrangements again."

"Sister Tao, I'll have to trouble you to take care of the house."

"Okay, don't worry, little brother. I'll take you to see it as soon as I've made the arrangements." Liu Tao nodded and gently agreed.

Seeing the names flashing on the screen, Gu Qing had no choice but to pick up her phone, nod to her two older sisters, say goodbye in a hurry, and throw herself back into her busy work.

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(End of this chapter)