Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 36 Director's Favor
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"Did I act really well?"

Gu Qing had an indescribable strangeness about him.

You're wrong to say that, variety shows are definitely staged.

Should we take this as a compliment?
It's so irritating to listen to.

Thinking of the most famous nickname of this 'baozi' in its previous life,
Gu Qing felt relieved.

Zhao Xiaodao, his reputation is well-deserved!
"Thank you. I've also watched Boss & Me, the show was great."

Gu Qing and Zhao Liying shook hands briefly and exchanged simple pleasantries.

"Alright, we still need to do our makeup. Let's say goodbye to Liying first."

Li Li interjected from the side.

"Goodbye, senior."

Gu Qing politely said goodbye.

"Just call me Liying, it's too formal to call me senior."

Zhao Liying was very approachable and left with her assistant.

After the person left,
The smile on Li Li's face vanished in an instant, and her words were harsh and snobbish: "Qingqing, when you're not filming, stay away from this stupid girl, so you don't get tainted by her."

"I really don't understand how someone with such low emotional intelligence can survive in the entertainment industry?"

"No wonder netizens are criticizing him for being unsophisticated and stupid. I don't know if he's acting or just pretending!"

"..."

Gu Qing was stunned; even he wasn't used to his manager's rapid change of expression.

Okay, this is the real entertainment industry.

"Sister Li, go get your makeup done first, don't be angry."

Gu Qing wouldn't blame her agent for thinking of her best interests.

As for whether Zhao Liying can survive in the entertainment industry, he knows perfectly well.

This woman is destined for great success in the Chinese entertainment industry.

She's probably the most resilient among the actresses born in 85!
They have great works, they have great popularity, and their fans are extremely loyal.

She has even carved out a niche for herself in the film industry, collaborating with various renowned directors, truly making her a top-tier female celebrity.

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He arrived at the dressing room that the film crew had specially prepared for him.

Gu Qing enjoyed the benefits of her star power in her very first acting role.

"Sister Xu, should we go straight to the makeup?"

Sitting in the chair in front of the mirror, Gu Qing asked casually.

"It's not that easy. Makeup has to match the clothes. Change into the clothes the crew prepared for you first."

Sister Xu smiled and pointed to the wardrobe next to her.

"Row."

Gu Qing casually took out a black robe and was about to change when he suddenly felt a thorn in his back.

He turned around and saw three pairs of bright green eyes staring straight at him.

"How can I change if you don't leave?"

Gu Qing immediately chased them away.

He never imagined that one day he would experience the shock of being 'stalked' in the eyes of a girl.

"Handsome guy, wait a minute, handsome guy."

At this moment, a middle-aged woman with short hair and a neat appearance walked into the house, speaking with a strong Cantonese accent.

See who it is.

"Oh! Director Lin, what brings you here?"

In an instant, Li Li smiled like a blooming flower, and stepped forward to greet them with great surprise, being as attentive as could be.

This is completely different from the fake smile he gave Zhao Liying.

The person who arrived was none other than Lin Yufen, one of the directors of The Journey of Flower!
A true master among TV drama directors!
He has starred in countless hit TV series!

Only those that are relatively well-known in mainland China

There's the "Strange Women from Strange Tales of Liaozhai" series.

Hu Ge's 2008 versions of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "Chinese Paladin 3"

After that, there were "The Journey of Flower", "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer", "Eternal Love", "Love O2O"... she was practically a walking top star maker!

Even now,
Lin Yufen didn't direct any of his later blockbuster works, but just one film, "Chinese Paladin 3," was enough to establish his status as a director in the industry!

A talented director, especially a female director, is at the top of the entertainment industry's food chain!

Li Li's attitude is therefore not surprising.

"Handsome, you haven't had your makeup done yet, have you?"

Director Lin, a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama, speaks Mandarin very fluently, with only a slight accent.

After briefly dealing with the agent, Director Lin focused more of his attention on Gu Qing's face.

The more I look at it, the happier I become.

What a face that only God could have given her!
The Journey of Flower was co-directed by three directors, each responsible for filming a different love story.

After seeing Gu Qing's photos and clips from the variety show...
Lin Yufen volunteered to film the love story about Gu Qing.

"Handsome, I specially commissioned four costumes for you in this movie, which will change according to the development of the plot."

Lin Yufen smiled and held Gu Qing's hand, "So I might need to discuss the makeup and styling with your makeup artist. I hope you won't mind."

"Of course not, you're the director, I'll definitely listen to you."

Gu Qing replied, barely suppressing a laugh.

It is really,
Li Li, standing behind Lin Yufen, was practically blinking sparks; it was hilarious.

Gu Qing changed into the first black Demon Lord robe as required.

As soon as I stepped out of the cubicle, the eyes of all the women in the room lit up.

Even old men enjoy looking at pretty women.

Women are the same.

And who doesn't love looking at handsome men?
Gu Qing's black robe was made of silk, with embroidered flame and vine patterns. The collar and cuffs were trimmed with silver thread, and the shoulders were slightly padded to highlight his majestic aura.

When walking, the robe drapes beautifully, and a wide, metallic belt is cinched at the waist, inlaid with dark red gemstones or skull reliefs.

Overall style: Emphasizing darkness, coolness, and luxury!
"Aloof and noble, as cold as frost and snow..."

"Handsome guy, if those female viewers aren't completely captivated by you, then my filming skills are lacking!"

Lin Fenfen uttered words of praise without hesitation.

She then spoke with the makeup artist, saying, "This outfit is mainly used for formal occasions in the drama. Black symbolizes the Demon Lord's ruthlessness and power, such as when he is leading the Seven Killings Palace in confrontation with the Immortal Realm."

I'd like to ask you to emphasize his cool and aloof side in terms of makeup and styling.

"no problem."

Sister Xu, full of energy, pressed Gu Qing into a chair and began her battle:
"To make someone appear cold and aloof, contouring is crucial. Use dark contouring below the cheekbones and along the jawline to enhance bone structure and create a more hardened look..."

Gu Qing was getting drowsy.

The women around her were completely mesmerized, crowding together to carefully observe Sister Xu's makeup techniques.

An hour later, the makeup was freshly done.

Gu Qing, who had been woken up, opened her eyes wide in a daze and looked at herself in the mirror.

"No, I'm too harmless if I open my eyes."

"The audience will probably just call it cute, and won't think of it as some kind of world-destroying demon king."

Lin Yufen was both amused and exasperated.

This child is great in every way, but he gives off such a friendly vibe, there's no sense of distance or awkwardness at all.

They look like well-behaved kids from school days, their appearance evokes either a protective instinct or a desire to bully them.

"Director, it's not that my makeup skills are bad, it's just that these big, watery eyes are limiting my performance."

Sister Xu gently stroked Gu Qing's almond-shaped eyes with her fingers, her tone full of helplessness.

"A boy with feminine features..."

Lin Yufen, who was from Hong Kong, suddenly had a stunningly beautiful image flash through his mind. "Like this, draw a line on the corner of his eye!"

"Yes, that way, almond-shaped eyes will become phoenix eyes, right?"

Sister Xu happily picked up the eyebrow pencil and began to draw.

With just two strokes, Gu Qing's overall temperament is completely transformed.

In the mirror,
The original moistness of almond eyes was replaced by the narrow and sharp look of phoenix eyes. When staring at the mirror, the pupils contracted slightly, like the deadly calm before a wild beast locks onto its prey.

The stark contrast between his pale skin and dark attire, coupled with his eerie phoenix eyes and ascetic thin lips—this jarring effect perfectly captures the essence of Sha Qianmo's character design.
"The most beautiful woman in the Six Realms!"

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(End of this chapter)