Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 370 Top Idol Going to School? (4k)
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"Zifeng, Yaya, Xiao Gu..."

The door to the lounge was gently pushed open a crack, and Chen Sicheng poked half his body in, his voice deliberately soft, filled with cautious concern.

Only when he saw that Gu Qing had sat up and her eyes were clear did he visibly relax, a genuine smile appearing on his face. He quickly walked in and asked, "Little Gu, how are you feeling? Are you feeling better?"

"Brother Sicheng, after a good night's sleep, I feel like I've come back to life."

Gu Qing stretched her arms and bounced around a couple of times, a relaxed smile on her face. "Isn't it our turn to go on stage?"

"Yes, the audience is getting impatient, let's head out now." Chen Sicheng waved with a smile.

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The atmosphere was lively in the largest promotional screening room.

The movie "Detective Chinatown" was just coming to an end, and as the end credits rolled, the lights came on one by one.

The host walked onto the stage with great enthusiasm. After an introduction, Gu Qing, Wang Baoqiang, and other key members of the production team took to the stage one by one, instantly igniting screams and cheers from the audience.

In such a scene, Gu

Qing had long been accustomed to this from his dozens of previous roadshows, and he skillfully smiled and waved to the audience.

Soon, the interactive session began.

A "viewer" wearing a baseball cap and a mask, bundled up tightly, asked in a high-pitched, strange tone, "Gu Qing, how do you think your acting in this movie compares to Deng Chao's?"

Before Gu Qing could answer, he continued, "I think she's definitely not as good-looking and intelligent as Chao Ge, but... she's still much better than Chen Chichi!"

Upon hearing this, the audience around him immediately burst into knowing laughter and exclamations, and almost everyone guessed the identity of this "mystery audience member".

"Old Deng! Have you no shame?! Get down here right now!!"

Chen Chichi immediately rushed out, shouting in "embarrassment and anger," and made a move to grab the person's mask.

"Haha, Brother Chao, your disguise skills are zero. You gave yourself away as soon as you opened your mouth."

Gu Qing laughed heartily, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

Although we've met in person, this kind of support is always especially touching.

After learning about the incident last night, Deng Chao specially adjusted his schedule and stayed an extra day just to wait for him to return. This bond among the Running Man team is truly touching.

"Baby, Chichi, Little Brother!"

Deng Chao laughed as he took off his mask and hat, and strode onto the stage amidst even louder screams from the audience, where he embraced Gu Qing, Wang Baoqiang, and Chen Chichi tightly.

The unexpected reunion of the original "Running Man" core four on the "Detective Chinatown" promotional stage will undoubtedly become the hottest topic on social media tonight.

This scene is especially precious and meaningful after last night's "earthquake-like" event.

"Brother Chao, Chichi, when will the fourth season of Running Man start filming?"

Will Gu Qing and Bao Qiang return in the new season?

"We desperately want to see the original Running Man cast reunite! Please!"

When the four appeared on stage together, the reporters and audience almost forgot about the movie itself, and all the questions focused on the future of "Running Man".

However, when this question was raised, the originally cheerful atmosphere on stage seemed to be slightly punctured, and a faint sadness quietly spread.

"Return... to me..."

The silly grin on Wang Baoqiang's face disappeared. He pursed his lips, scratched his head awkwardly, and hesitated to speak.

Gu Qing's smile became somewhat forced. He held the microphone, lowered his head slightly, and his long eyelashes cast a small shadow under his eyelids, obscuring his eyes.

Standing next to him, Zhang Zifeng, as an actor, has an exceptionally keen sensitivity to emotions.

She clearly caught the fleeting sadness in this 'brother' and was immediately at a loss.

She tilted her head back, hesitated for a moment, then quietly reached out and gently tugged at Gu Qing's sleeve, murmuring in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Brother..."

"I am fine."

Gu Qing turned his head, took a deep breath, and quickly composed himself. He looked at the little girl beside him, whose eyes were full of concern, and smiled gently, replying softly in a voice as warm as a spring breeze.

"Um…"

Looking at Gu Qing's slightly sad, melancholic, and aloof expression and demeanor, it was almost fatally attractive to a young girl like Zhang Zifeng who was just beginning to experience love.

She felt a surge of heat rush to her cheeks, burning her face from her neck to the tips of her ears. Her heart pounded, and her mind went blank.

All that remained was Gu Qing's gentle yet slightly broken profile.

I really want... someone to protect him...

the other side,
Deng Chao forced a smile, took the microphone from the reporter, and said in a lower, hoarse voice than usual: "Running Man Season 4 is definitely coming. As for the specific time... please stay tuned for official announcements."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Gu Qing and Wang Baoqiang beside him, his tone becoming more complicated: "As for whether my little brother and Bao Bao will return... if there's a chance in the future, everyone will definitely be able to see them together on screen again."

Seeing this, Chen Chichi immediately broke the slightly heavy atmosphere with his signature "hahaha" laugh.

He put his arm around Deng Chao's shoulder and joked carelessly, "That's right! As long as we live long enough, what miracles can't we see? Don't you think so?"

"Yes!!"

The audience, who had been promised a lucrative deal, responded excitedly in unison, temporarily dispelling their sorrow at parting.

"..."

However, despite his seemingly optimistic demeanor, Chen Chichi felt no less bitterness than Deng Chao.

They did indeed have a plan in private. After learning in advance that Lu Han would be leaving Running Man after the third season,
Deng Chao and Chen Chichi had secretly discussed whether it was possible to use this opportunity to persuade Gu Qing and Wang Baoqiang to return.

Although they knew the chances were slim, they still wanted to give it a try.

Those days on the show, when we ran and played around purely for fun, are so precious in this complicated world of fame and fortune. That friendship is something we cherish dearly.

But who could have imagined,
Just as they were waiting for Gu Qing to return and preparing to discuss the matter, the unpleasant incident from last night occurred.

Now, even Deng Chao, who has always taken good care of Yang Ying, can't help but harbor some resentment, not to mention Chen Chichi, who has an even closer relationship with Gu Qing.

return?

What else is there to return to?
They themselves couldn't imagine how awkward and ironic it would be if Gu Qing and Yang Ying stood on the same stage in front of the Running Man camera again.

"They change the cast every season, and in the fourth season... who knows what kind of 'monsters and demons' the production team will bring in this time..."

Deng Chao and Chen Chi exchanged a helpless glance, their hearts filled with uncertainty and a touch of regret about the future of the show.

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"Gu Qing, speaking of acting, your performance in this movie was truly outstanding."

Let's get back to the movie itself.
One reporter enthusiastically said, "I can consider myself a fan of your dramas; I've watched all the dramas you've acted in."

But I think your performance in Detective Chinatown is the most natural and relaxed so far.

How did you manage to achieve this breakthrough?

"There's nothing I can do about it; it's a 'love letter' that Brother Sicheng wrote especially for me."

Gu Qing smiled at Chen Sicheng, her tone light and teasing, "It's tailor-made for me. If I can't act well, wouldn't I be letting down the director's hard work?"

"Hahaha--"

The scene erupted in good-natured laughter, and Chen Sicheng was amused, pointing at Gu Qing and shaking his head helplessly.

"Of course, the director's contribution is only part of the story."

After the joke, Gu Qing switched to serious praise mode, "It's mainly because the actors and teachers in the crew are too amazing."

Bao Qiang's acting skills are natural and unparalleled, that's universally acknowledged.

"When I was acting with Xiao Yang, Xiao Shenyang, and Teacher Pan, I felt a lot of pressure, afraid I wouldn't be able to keep up." As he was speaking, he felt a bright, piercing gaze on him. He looked down...
He added with a smile, "Of course, there's also our little sister, Zhang Zifeng, Si Nuo."

They truly showed me what the qualities of a professional actor are.

In this atmosphere where everyone, young and old, is a master of acting, it's hard not to work hard and improve.

He sighed, feigning distress, "It's making me feel a bit inferior. I really want to find a place to further my studies and improve my acting skills."

"Little brother, where am I? How could you forget me?"

Tong Liya listened for a long time but didn't hear her name, and said jealously.

"Sister Ya Ya?"

Gu Qing feigned surprise, then said in a serious tone, "You just need to be beautiful in the movie, leave the acting to us!"

Tong Liya blushed slightly at first, thinking he was praising her, but after a closer look, she immediately realized what he meant.

She retorted playfully, "No! Are you implying that I have no acting skills?!"

"I didn't say that, Sister Ya Ya, you admitted it yourself." Gu Qing spread her hands.

"you--!"

Tong Liya raised her fist as if to hit Gu Qing in anger, but Gu Qing quickly dodged with a smile. The audience below the stage was amused by their interaction and laughed uproariously.

"Further studies? Brother Gu Qing, did you just say you had the idea of ​​going to school for further education?"

The reporter astutely seized upon this point and pressed for further questions in surprise.

"If Xiao Gu really wants to go to school, he should definitely come to our Central Academy of Drama!"

Before Gu Qing could answer, Chen Sicheng jumped in and proudly put his arm around her shoulder, saying, "Our acting instruction at the Central Academy of Drama is top-notch!"

"That's right! I agree!"

Deng Chao and Tong Liya, both alumni of the Central Academy of Drama, immediately chimed in in agreement.

"Hey, what's going on? Is the teaching quality at Beijing Film Academy really that bad?"

Xiao Yang objected, grabbing Gu Qing's other arm and retorting with dissatisfaction, then raising his chin, "The teaching quality at our Beijing Film Academy is top-notch!"

"Not bad, not bad."

Zhang Zifeng, a reserve student at Beijing Film Academy, chuckled quietly and nodded in support of his school.

As the talent war between the Central Academy of Drama and the Beijing Film Academy was about to erupt, Chen Chichi, who had been left out, couldn't help but shout: "Hey, hey, hey! What about the Shanghai Theatre Academy? Can't you respect the feelings of one of the top three universities?"

however,
Just like the "ignorance" his academy often encounters in the entertainment industry, his protest was temporarily drowned out by the heated debates at the Central Academy of Drama and Beijing Film Academy, and no one paid any attention.

"Alright, alright, everyone stop fooling around. If you keep this up, our reporters will think we're really going to fight."

Gu Qing finally managed to break free from the two encirclements and waved her hand with a smile to stop the joke.

He turned to the camera, his expression becoming more serious, and earnestly clarified, "When I said I wanted to pursue further studies, it was truly my honest opinion."

Because I come from a singing and dancing idol background, I learned acting more through trial and error in practice.

The Central Academy of Drama, Beijing Film Academy, and Shanghai Theatre Academy are all art institutions I deeply respect, having cultivated countless outstanding actors. I truly yearn to study there systematically.

He changed the subject, with a hint of helplessness: "But as everyone knows, my work schedule is just too packed; I have to go on gigs every other day."

It's difficult to find a complete period of time to sit down and focus on studying at school.

Therefore, this is currently just a wishful thinking.

"That's true. They're already top stars, what's the point of going to school?"

"The purpose of going to school is to become a top star, and Gu Qing has already reached the ceiling."

Everyone understood his meaning and stopped questioning him.

Several lighthearted and fun interactive games followed, and the entire promotional event concluded successfully in a warm and cheerful atmosphere.

Chen Sicheng had already booked a restaurant, and the group went to the party in a lively atmosphere to celebrate the successful roadshow.

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Meanwhile, reporters and media outlets rushed back to their offices and began racking their brains to write press releases.

The biggest surprise was undoubtedly Deng Chao's surprise appearance, reuniting the original four members of Running Man.

However, this topic is destined to be reported by all media outlets, resulting in a large volume of traffic but also significant audience fragmentation.

Thus, the familiar "Shocking News Department" is back online:
Shocking! Gu Qing and Wang Baoqiang hint at possible return to Running Man?!

Shocking! Gu Qing reveals deep-seated inferiority complex, intends to temporarily leave the entertainment industry to pursue further education!

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"Damn it, go back to your old ways! The editor took things out of context, I'm reporting them!"

"I'm so angry! They've lost all sense of shame for the sake of clicks!"

"This is called retiring from the industry? He clearly said he didn't have time!"

"May your whole family die from clickbait headlines!"

quickly,

Countless fans who were lured in by the exaggerated headline were so angry after reading the whole article that they started cursing in the comments section.

"Hehe, that's the effect I wanted, traffic, it's all about traffic."

The journalists who wrote these sensationalist news stories scrolled through the torrent of insults on their screens, laughing like villains in front of their computers.

"Wow, what a disappointment! I thought Gu Gou was really going to retire from the entertainment industry for a few days to have some peace and quiet!"

"Gu Gou's face is disgusting, all he says is sycophantic talk!"

"Can't Gu Gou really go to school? Can't you just leave my world in peace?"

"I don't want to see all the trending topics he bought every time I open my phone!"

The haters who were constantly monitoring Gu Qing's activities were also "slaughtered" by these headlines, and they cursed and swore in the fan groups of various top celebrities.

however,
Within these organized fan groups, there are often "insiders" who have connections with the public relations team.

"An opportunity! This is a golden opportunity!!"

Upon seeing the discussion among fans in the group, someone immediately reported it excitedly to the public relations team behind the scenes.

In an instant, Li Yifeng, Lu Han, Chris Wu... these top teams that were competitors of Gu Qing received this message almost simultaneously.

"Let Gu Qing go to school? And even actively help him buy trending topics to hype him up? What kind of logic is that?"

"Are you stupid? Have you forgotten how Brother Hu was voluntarily 'sent' to study abroad not long ago?"

"The entertainment industry changes so quickly. Even if he's a top star, if he's really 'put on a pedestal' and disappears from the public eye for a year or two, what kind of traffic and popularity will he have when he comes back?!"

"Holy crap! Yeah! If we can't fight him head-on, we can play dirty and 'lend him a hand'!"

"How can this be called playing dirty tricks? We're calling this 'fulfilling' his desire to learn!"

Not only the teams of these three top stars, but also other agencies that were envious of Gu Qing's massive popularity and jealous of the amazing box office of "Detective Chinatown" reached a tacit understanding at this moment.

A silent command was being conveyed in the undercurrents:
"Sending the top star on his way!"

No, a more accurate statement would be: "Sending top students to school!!"

So, the next day...
The biggest "Study Movement" in the Chinese entertainment industry has begun.

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(End of this chapter)