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Chapter 381 Breaking into the Men's Dormitory at Night, Teacher Saves Me (7.5k)
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"Ahhh! My brother's going on a killing spree! He's in such good form!!"

"Those students screaming so hard their voices cracked in the video were me! I'm so envious of them getting to see my brother up close! Is it too late for me to drop out and reapply to the Beijing Film Academy?!"

"My goodness, Gu Qing's bare face is so stunning! His skin is so good, he looks so delicate and clean, and his youthful charm is off the charts. He's totally the most dazzling white moonlight school heartthrob on campus!"

"I wish my younger brother could play the role of a school heartthrob again, preferably in a TV series. There are too few scenes of him in movies, it's not enough to watch."

A significant portion of Gu Qing's large fan base consists of active users on short video platforms such as Kuaishou.

When they came across videos uploaded by students from the Beijing Film Academy, showing Gu Qing's daily life on campus from various angles, whether secretly filmed or captured, they instantly went wild.

These videos are diverse in content: there is a video of cheers and screams that erupted inside the classroom the moment Gu Qing walked in, almost lifting the roof off.
As soon as Gu Qing stepped out of the classroom after class, the students who had been waiting in the corridor surged towards her like a tide.

Amidst continuous exclamations of "Wow!" from the classroom...

These unedited footage, featuring the original sound from the phone and slight shaking, are instead full of raw realism and impact.

Watching the students' undisguised excitement and infatuation in the video, fans felt as if they were there in person, experiencing a strong sense of immersion that made them blush and their hearts race.
I kept yelling "Wow!" along with the screams on the screen, and I rolled around on the bed in excitement.

More noteworthy is that

Even many casual observers who weren't particularly fond of Gu Qing or didn't consider him to be their "aesthetic type,"
After seeing the students' genuine, spontaneous, and unstaged enthusiastic reactions in these videos, I couldn't help but subconsciously elevate my evaluation of Gu Qing's image and charm.

This is the purest and most direct emotional resonance mechanism at work—when people see their peers showing such strong affection and admiration, they are unconsciously infected and influenced.

This effect is similar to the short video content on the internet in the past that featured "street pick-up artists" and often garnered extremely high viewership.

Viewers experience a psychological satisfaction similar to social confirmation in real life through the interactive scenes in the video. They will unconsciously identify with the role of being admired and loved, thereby releasing dopamine for pleasure.

This is why many celebrities meticulously manage their fan-made photos and videos, as well as candid shots of "private" encounters.

Because this kind of portrayal, which is free from the glamour of the screen and closer to the "real" side, is often more approachable and impactful than a meticulously designed stage or film and television image.

"I can't take it anymore! I'm going to upload all these videos to the internet! Let those people who are always hyping up K-pop see that the charm of our domestic idols is top-notch, okay?!"

"Korean Wave isn't the best! Our Gu Qing's naturally divine looks and top-notch skills are truly amazing!"

Many fans studying abroad also felt excited and proud while watching these videos.

Seeing Gu Qing being so enthusiastically adored by the students in the video, a strong sense of excitement and pride welled up within me.

They immediately set to work, carefully adding foreign language subtitles to these short videos that had gone viral in China, and began forwarding them to major overseas internet social media platforms.

However, after the initial excitement and pride, many fans couldn't help but focus their attention on the topic that suddenly appeared at the top of the trending search list: "Gu Qing's lucky classmate at Beijing Film Academy".

Clearly, Zhou Gongzi's team, the mastermind behind the scenes, has quickly begun working to bring Zhang Jingyi into the public eye.

"Who is this girl? She's so lucky! She's sitting next to my brother!"

"Jealousy has distorted me beyond recognition!! Why isn't it me sitting there?!"

"Why did the school arrange for a girl to sit next to my brother? Can't we protest to the school? I strongly disagree!!"

Among the numerous leaked videos, two went viral across the internet in just a few hours. On the Kuaishou platform alone, both videos garnered over 300,000 likes and over a million views, clearly heading towards tens of millions.

The first video,
As soon as Gu Qing stepped out of the classroom, the students who had been waiting outside rushed towards his back like a floodgate opening, screaming, accompanied by continuous gasps of amazement coming from inside the classroom.

The visuals are full of dynamism and energy, creating a powerful visual impact.

The second video, on the other hand, is more "story-driven" and atmospheric.

In the shot, Gu Qingzheng is slightly tilting his head, talking quietly with a pretty girl next to him.

The morning sunlight streamed through the window, gently illuminating his soft hair and delicate profile, as if casting a soft halo over him.

He seemed to notice the paparazzi filming from afar, and suddenly turned his head to look at the camera. He paused slightly, then his eyes curved into a bright and gentle smile, and he even made a peace sign at the camera in a very friendly manner.

Underneath this video, a highly-rated comment with nearly 100,000 likes was pushed to the top.

The commenter was clearly a girl; she wrote, "Oh my god... is this what it feels like for guys to see a cute girl?"

For fans, it's certainly exciting to see Gu Qing's posts and videos go viral, as it proves their idol's unparalleled popularity and influence.

however,
Gu Qing's fan base, especially the core fans who remained after several major events,
Gu Qing's "possessiveness" and protectiveness have become somewhat subtle and even pathological to some extent.

They certainly "love" Gu Qing and won't tolerate anyone saying a bad word about him.
At the same time, most female fans found it hard to accept the pretty girl who always appeared next to Gu Qing in those two viral videos.

Especially after subsequent news was revealed by "insiders" claiming that the girl was the "17 campus belle of Beijing Film Academy" and had already signed with the renowned Zhou Xun's company,

A strong sense of crisis and discomfort at being "ridiculed" quickly spread among the fan base.

This is unlike any of the female celebrities who have had a good relationship with Gu Qing in the past; this is clearly an ordinary person!

How could ordinary people like them be able to sit next to Gu Qing at the same table and chat happily with him?!

"This is clearly an attempt to ride on my brother's popularity! They're so scheming!"

"Pah! Someone who looks like that deserves to be called a school beauty? And he has the nerve to be hailed as the school beauty and school hunk of the Class of 17, a perfect match? Does he even deserve to be compared to my little brother?"

"She's obviously not some innocent female student; she's definitely someone the company sent to leech off my brother! Stay away from her!"

Jealousy can indeed distort a person, especially in fan culture.

Many emotional fans immediately organized themselves, with some leaving "protest" messages on the official blog of the Beijing Film Academy.
Some even tried calling the relevant departments of the school to "report the situation".

Even more extreme, some fans have begun to prepare to illegally "open the box" to find out all of Zhang Jingyi's information.

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at the same time,

Gu Qing, who was at the center of the campus storm, did not feel any better despite the short break.

Zhou Ye, who suggested going to the cafeteria in the hopes of increasing his exposure, was now so frustrated and regretful that he couldn't even swallow the food in front of him.

When she brought Gu Qing to the crowded student cafeteria, it did indeed cause a sensation, just as she had hoped.

However, this sensational scene was almost identical to what Zhang Jingyi had experienced before, and even more chaotic because the cafeteria was larger and had a denser flow of people.

"Senior Gu Qing, please find a seat and rest for a while."

Zhou Ye confidently told Gu Qing, "You probably haven't gotten a meal card yet, right? I'll go buy two meals and be right back!"
I know the low-fat salads at this stall are especially delicious, perfect for celebrities like you to maintain your figures.

however,
Just as Zhou Ye carefully carried two plates from the food counter and turned around with anticipation, she was dumbfounded.

The spot where Gu Qing was sitting was now surrounded by layers upon layers of students, so densely packed that Gu Qing was nowhere to be seen.

A huge "human sphere" was formed around Gu Qing, while the area around him, which should have been full of students, was instead largely empty, creating a stark contrast.

Zhou Ye held her tray, looking at her thin arms and legs, on the verge of tears—could she even squeeze in?
"Excuse me, could you please move aside? I'm delivering food inside..."

Zhou Ye reluctantly put down his plate and anxiously tried to communicate.

"Line up! Line up! Wait your turn!"

No one paid any attention to her; everyone's attention was focused on the center of the encirclement.

Surrounded by enemies, Gu Qing felt that his patience and composure were being put to an unprecedented test.

The smile on his face had become somewhat stiff, and he could barely maintain its gentle curve.

The mindset of celebrities is often very subtle.

Before they became famous, they were mostly humble and cautious, and would sincerely thank every supporter.
However, once someone becomes famous overnight and is constantly in an environment of being fawned over and indulged, many people's mindset will unconsciously change.

They are prone to becoming arrogant and irritable, like spoiled "giant babies".

Gu Qing didn't consider himself to have a bad temper, and he always tried his best to stay sober.

But when, amidst the chaos, some people started to go beyond mere verbal enthusiasm and began to physically assault him, he felt extreme physical discomfort and an overwhelming sense of anger.

"Gu Qing! Gu Qing! Can I get your autograph? Just on my clothes!"

"Dude, that's awesome! I never expected you to come to our school! Let's be friends, add each other as friends, and I'll show you around Beijing sometime sometime?"

"Ahhh!! I saw a real person!!"

Sitting on a bench in the cafeteria, with a table slightly blocking the view, the situation was relatively under control.

However, Gu Qing's back and sides were completely exposed to the vacuum zone.

Many latecomers, unable to get to the front, surged in from the sides and back. For many students,
The person in front of me is a living, breathing, top-tier idol in the entertainment industry, like a rare "giant panda" suddenly appearing in a zoo.
Curiosity and the desire for "intimate contact" outweighed respect for personal boundaries.

It's one thing if someone takes advantage of the chaos to pat him on the back and shoulders, but another...

What's more,
People actually started reaching out to touch his hair, and even tried to touch his face, pinching it hard!

"Hey, classmate, here's your pen and notebook."

Gu Qing practically gritted his teeth, barely suppressing the surging anger and physical disgust within him, maintaining the last shred of gentleness as he handed the signed card to an excited female student in front of him.

Just before the forced smile on his face completely disappeared, he quickly pulled up the ear loops of his mask and pulled the hood of his sweatshirt over his head.

With a "whoosh,"
Gu Qing suddenly stood up.

He turned around, his once gentle and refined eyes now cold and clear, his gentle demeanor suddenly becoming sharp and oppressive.

The aura that had been cultivated through countless grand occasions and the scrutiny of cameras and gazes erupted instantly, far more intimidating than the teachers these students encountered daily.

The people who were crowding behind him and trying to reach out were startled by his sudden aura and cold gaze, and instinctively took a few steps back.

"Excuse me, everyone,"

Gu Qing's voice came through the mask. Although she remained polite, her tone was noticeably distant and cold. "I suddenly remembered that I have something urgent to take care of, so I have to leave first. Please make way."

He had only one thought in mind: to go back and take a good shower, because his face felt extremely itchy.

however,
Even after making the decision to leave, the process was still extremely difficult.

The distance from where he stood up to the cafeteria entrance was only a few dozen meters, but it felt like a long journey.

As soon as he moved, the crowd around him moved as well, like iron filings attached to a magnet.

Behind them, a large group of students held up their phones, excitedly following along while filming.

Gu Qing could only keep her head down as much as possible, pulling her hat brim down very low, and slightly quickened her pace, but dared not actually run—

That would only make them look more pathetic, and if it gets recorded, it would be the perfect opportunity for their rivals to use it for marketing and belittling.

But the faster Gu Qing walked, the more enthusiastically the students who found it interesting chased after him became, as if they were playing a fun game of pursuit.

halfway,
There were even instances of people he had never met before, who were extremely agitated, suddenly rushing over from the side and blocking his way to "confess their feelings."

"Gu Qing! I've liked you for a long time! It was because of you that I decided to study acting!"

"I...I finally met you today! I'm so excited!"

As they spoke, some people even became so moved that their eyes reddened and their voices choked with emotion.

Faced with this situation, Gu Qing didn't dare to stop and engage in further conversation.

He could only keep walking forward, repeating "thank you, thank you" over and over again, without daring to look at the person's face.

He knew that fans who were extremely emotional and prone to self-pity often had poor emotional management skills and were very likely to develop into uncontrollable fanatics.

In off-campus commercial events, he might patiently reassure fans and demonstrate his approachable idol image to solidify their loyalty. But on campus... the situation is completely different.

He appears here regularly at least five days a week, and his class schedule and dormitory information are generally public information.

He dared not gamble.

There's only a fine line between a die-hard fan and a sasaeng fan.

Once targeted by these types of fans, it could lead to endless trouble and security risks.

at last,

After overcoming numerous obstacles, Gu Qing finally saw the outline of the dormitory building.

"What are you all doing here?! What kind of order is this, gathering like this?!"

The dormitory supervisor had clearly received prior instructions from the school; he immediately recognized Gu Qing, who was being "hunted," and stepped forward like a guardian deity.

He spread his arms sternly, blocking the large group of students chasing after him, and shouted, "This is the dormitory, disperse! Disperse now!"

The huge weight lifted from Gu Qing's heart. Taking advantage of the moment when the dormitory supervisor tried to stop him, he rushed up the stairs without looking back, found his room, and...
The door slammed shut and was quickly locked from the inside.

He leaned against the door, took a few long, deep breaths, and then, as if completely exhausted, his upper body fell backward onto the newly made bed with a dull thud.

He desperately wanted to swear a few times to vent his pent-up frustration and irritability.
But long-standing professional habits and an almost instinctive "persecution complex" made him endure it.

finally,
Gu Qing irritably ruffled her hair, covered her face with her hands, and let out a suppressed growl: "Ah—!"

After lying down for a few minutes, Gu Qing suddenly sat up, ripped off the mask that made him feel suffocated, and threw it into the trash can in the corner.

He got up, opened his luggage, found clean towels and toiletries, and went straight into the private bathroom.

He stayed in a standard four-person room.
However, according to the school's "tactful" explanation, he is currently the only person staying there.

The reason,
It is said that of the three roommates originally assigned, one dropped out of school for personal reasons, one transferred to another department, and the other was disciplined for violating serious school rules and regulations...

Anyway,

After her original roommates "coincidentally" all left, Gu Qing is now the only person in this dormitory.

As for when a new roommate will be arranged, the school's response was also quite diplomatic: "It depends on the school's overall accommodation arrangements, and we will take into full consideration Gu Qing's special circumstances."

The implication is that it will most likely have to wait until Gu Qing graduates.

Warm water washed over her face and body as Gu Qing scrubbed vigorously, as if trying to wash away the discomfort she felt from being touched casually in the cafeteria.

As he washed, he couldn't help but re-examine whether his decision to live on campus was the right one.

Beijing Film Academy does not prohibit students from applying for off-campus accommodation, but the review process is quite strict, requiring them to provide their household registration book, parental consent, and sign a series of disclaimers.

Of course, these regulations were meaningless to Gu Qing; his team could easily handle them.

His initial choice to live on campus was based on several considerations: first, to avoid being criticized by the media and the public for "seeking special treatment" and "leaving the group," which would affect the "down-to-earth learning" image he was trying to cultivate;
Secondly, I worry that living off-campus might make it inconvenient to catch early morning classes and could make me late.
Thirdly, it's for his personal safety—he lives in a hotel, and his daily route to and from school is fixed, making him more susceptible to being followed and staked out by paparazzi, obsessive fans, or extreme stalkers.

In contrast, he had assumed that the strictly managed campus would be relatively safer.

"On one side are overly 'enthusiastic' classmates... on the other side are ubiquitous paparazzi and stalker fans..."

Gu Qing wiped the water droplets from her face, weighing the options with a slight headache, "Hmm... paparazzi are still more annoying."

After washing up and changing into clean and comfortable clothes, Gu Qingleng shivered slightly.

He turned on the air conditioner, picked up his phone, and then noticed a missed call from Xu Wei.

"Hey, Brother Xu, what's up?" He called back.

"Boss, all your videos of activities at school are now incredibly popular on major social media platforms, especially on Kuaishou! The number of views and discussions are extremely high, and you've practically dominated the trending topics."

Xu Wei's voice came through, carrying a hint of seriousness about work.

"Especially the Kuaishou platform,"

He continued, "They wanted to talk to us about an exclusive short video collaboration project, but we couldn't agree on the terms."

Their platform is now allowing a large number of your campus videos to circulate, using your traffic and popularity to attract users, which is clearly an infringement of your portrait rights.

I plan to wait for this wave of popularity to build up for another day or two, until it reaches its maximum promotional effect, before formally sending a letter demanding that their platform remove all unauthorized related videos.

Boss, do you think this solution is acceptable?

"Yes, Brother Xu, you can arrange these things. I trust your judgment."

Gu Qing held the phone between her neck and shoulder, answering the question while wrapping the blanket tighter around herself.

He had just come out of the shower, and even with the air conditioning on, he still felt a little cold; his white teeth chattered slightly.

“Boss,” Xu Wei’s tone became concerned, “How was your first day of campus life? Are you… getting used to it?” He seemed to have picked up on something from Gu Qing’s tone.

"It's not good, I'm not used to it at all."

Gu Qing finally found someone to confide in, and poured out all the grievances she had encountered that day.

"So many people are surrounding you? And some of them are even touching you inappropriately?!"

Xu Wei was shocked and frightened when he heard this on the other end of the phone, and then a surge of anger welled up inside him. "This has already involved personal safety. Boss, don't worry, I will go and have a serious discussion with the Beijing Film Academy right away!"
This isn't just about protecting your rights; it's also about the school's reputation and safety management. We absolutely cannot let this situation continue. If a stampede or other accident occurs, no one can bear the responsibility!

Xu Wei gave Gu Qing a few more instructions, telling him to lock the door and be careful, before hurriedly hanging up the phone. He was obviously going to contact the school immediately to negotiate.

The warm air from the air conditioner gradually warmed the room. Gu Qing picked up the hairdryer herself after a long time and slowly dried her wet hair.

The feeling of taking care of his daily chores was both unfamiliar and somewhat novel to him.

"Cuckoo-"

Just then, his stomach betrayed him and started to protest.

A strong feeling of hunger struck him, and he realized that he had hardly eaten anything since morning.

He hesitated for a moment, then walked to the window, carefully lifted a corner of the curtain, and peered downstairs.

"Aaaaaah!! Gu Qing!! He's on the balcony!!"

"He saw us!!"

"Little brother!! Look here!!"

Downstairs, a huge crowd of students had gathered, including those who had followed earlier and those who hadn't left but had come to join the fun.

Upon seeing him appear on the balcony, a deafening roar of screams and shouts erupted.

"It's finished..."

Gu Qing frowned and drew the curtains tightly. Now she didn't even dare to go out the door.

Fortunately, he always keeps some chocolates, candies, and chewing gum in his bag to deal with low blood sugar or when he doesn't have time to eat.

He unwrapped a White Rabbit milk candy that he endorsed, popped it into his mouth, and the rich milky aroma temporarily relieved his hunger.

Then, he reluctantly picked up his phone, found Mr. Zhang Songwen's number in his contacts, and sent an "SOS" distress message.

About an hour later,
A familiar knock came from outside the door, followed by Zhang Songwen's hushed voice: "Ah Gu, it's me, open the door."

Only then did Gu Qing dare to open the door and welcome Teacher Zhang Songwen in.

Zhang Songwen was carrying a thermal lunchbox, which was obviously brought especially for him.

"Eat slowly, drink slowly, don't choke."

Zhang Songwen looked at Gu Qing wolfing down her food, feeling both sorry for her and amused. "Gu, how did you get so hungry? You're just like me when I first started working on a film crew, sometimes starving and sometimes full."

He sighed and comforted them, "Don't worry too much about the students downstairs. The school has already sent more people, and they just conducted evacuation and persuasion."

but…"

He changed the subject, his brow furrowing, "I reckon this is just a temporary fix. For the next few days, try not to go out. I'll take care of your meals."

"In a couple of days, after all teachers and students have completed their registration, the school will hold a general meeting for all teachers and students for the new semester."

At that time, school leaders will definitely emphasize discipline and safety issues, and will especially issue an unnamed notice and make specific requirements regarding your situation.

While it cannot be completely eliminated, it can at least serve as a deterrent and alleviate the current chaotic situation.

Zhang Songwen was speaking when suddenly—

"Knock knock knock—" The door was knocked rather rudely.

Several low, excited, and tentative male voices came from outside:

"Gu Qing? Gu Dingliu? Hello? Are you there?"

"Hey buddy, we live downstairs from you, so we came up to say hello and get to know you..."

"Can you open the door? Let's be friends?"

What's even more chilling is that, amidst the noise, there were even a few soft, delicate female voices:
"Little brother...open the door..."

"Brother Gu Qing..."

Gu Qing's chopsticks, which were picking up food, stopped abruptly as she chewed with difficulty, her cheeks bulging.

He looked towards the doorway, then at Zhang Songwen.

Zhang Songwen's face turned completely black in that instant, and his chest heaved slightly with anger.

Have these little girls gone mad?!

They even dared to break into the men's dormitory!!
He glanced around Gu Qing's dormitory, which hadn't been properly tidied up yet. Apart from the bed being made, all the other luggage was still piled up against the wall.

"Ah Gu, you can't stay here anymore."

Zhang Songwen made a decisive decision, his tone resolute: "Tonight, you'll move in with me. I'll call Yiwei over right away to help you move your things."

Seeing that Gu Qing hesitated to speak, Zhang Songwen waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to worry, and handed him his phone: "You don't need to worry about public opinion, here you go."

"what?"

Gu Qing stared at the phone handed to her, somewhat taken aback.

"When I open the door and go out to scold them later,"

Zhang Songwen lowered his voice, a resolute glint in his eyes, "Use this phone to record the whole thing."

Then have your team take this video, buy a trending topic, and post it on your blog.

For the safety of his students and to maintain a normal learning environment, he decided to give his former employer a more intensive workout.

"We must put enough pressure on schools to make them realize the seriousness of the problem!"
At the same time, you also need to gain sympathy and understanding from the public, so that everyone can see what you've been through here, otherwise..."

Zhang Songwen looked at Gu Qing, his tone heavy.
"From now on, you won't be able to study peacefully at all; you'll suffer a lot!"

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(End of this chapter)