Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 406 Beijing Film Academy Resources (6.5k)
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"A kissing scene?!"

"This, this, this..."

Hearing this,

Jing Tian's phoenix eyes widened instantly, and the skin from her jade neck to her face and ears turned red at a visible speed.

She knew there were kissing scenes in the film.

Before taking on this role, Jing Tian had already prepared herself mentally.

But... on the first day of operation,
The director unleashed the ultimate "weapon" right away, giving no time for buffering, build-up, or for everyone to get to know each other.
This...this is too fast, too abrupt, and too unconventional!
Almost at the same time,

Gu Qing's voice, filled with resistance and disbelief, also rang out.

"How can you join a production team on the first day and start filming a kissing scene without even having had a few lines of dialogue with each other?"

Director, are you sure that filming this hastily will produce the kind of heart-fluttering, ambiguous feeling you want, and not just awkwardness and physical discomfort?

While actors generally have more open values ​​and engage in more diverse activities than those in other professions, this does not mean they lack boundaries or emotional comfort zones.

Most actors, even Leung Chung-ying, who starred in the explicit film "Lust, Caution," have explicitly stated in interviews that...
I cannot accept filming intimate kissing and bed scenes when we have just met and are still strangers.

This is filming, a performance that requires emotional investment and a sense of conviction, not a one-night stand in a nightclub. It requires at least basic respect and preparation.

"I just can't bring myself to kiss him."

Gu Qing shook his head vigorously, he couldn't be that uninhibited yet.

Next second,
With a "snap,"
I got slapped on the back.

"Look how wronged you look! Am I that hard to eat?!"

Jing Tian was still feeling shy and at a loss, but when she saw Gu Qing's expression of wanting to avoid him at all costs...

Seeing her react even more fiercely than the woman herself, a nameless anger suddenly welled up inside her.

"What does this have to do with taking a bite? You acted badly, which forced the director to use this underhanded trick, and now you're blaming me."

Gu Qing was inexplicably hit, so he clenched his fist and punched Da Tiantian's shoulder lightly in return.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch... Who's acting badly?"

Jing Tian, ​​her shoulder aching from the blow, clutched her delicate shoulder, her eyes misting over, her facial expressions a fascinating mix of emotions. She angrily retorted, "You little brat, say that again!"

"Show me some respect, I'm your senior!"

"Heh—you're trying to intimidate people with your age if you lack real ability, huh?"

"I—I'll kill you!!"

Speechless with anger, Jing Tian took advantage of Gu Qing's inattention as he bent over to look at the screen, rushed over and hugged his head, gritting her teeth as she performed a 'guillotine' act.

"Hey, stop messing around, stop messing around, mind your image."

"You two are lovers, not your father's killers!"

Seeing that Gu Qing had reacted, he hooked Jing Tian's toes and easily knocked her down, making her sit on the ground. Her slender wrists were bound behind her back, and she couldn't move. Her whole face showed a wronged expression that looked like she was about to cry.

Gu Man smiled wryly, trying to dissuade him despite her headache.

Having produced so many films, this was the first time she had ever seen the male and female leads "fight".

"Are you satisfied?"

"I won't accept this! You just wait until I get up, and you're finished, Gu Qing, I'm telling you!!"

Seeing that Da Tiantian was being stubborn, Gu Qing got bored and let go of her, stood up, and brushed the bits of grass off her pants.
Turning to Director Lin Yufen, who also looked helpless, he said, "Director Yufen, please reconsider that suggestion. I'm going to class now, and I'll come back for lunch."

After all,

Without even glancing at Jing Tian, ​​who was getting up from the ground, he strode away, waved, and left the set.

"Sweetie, come back, come back."

Director Lin Yufen suppressed a laugh, grabbed Jing Tian who was trying to get up and chase after him, and patted the back of her skirt on her hip like soothing a ruffled kitten.

He jokingly remarked, "It's very bouncy, and feels nice to the touch."

"Ah Gu was just joking with you, don't take it too seriously. It's normal for young people to joke around."

"Director, how can you joke like that?"

Jing Tian was pulled by Lin Yufen and sat on her lap. She glared at Gu Qingyuan's departing back and ground her pearly white teeth. "He doesn't understand romance at all. He smiles so brightly and sunny with other people, but all he does with me is argue and bicker."

"Look at us, how could we possibly have any chemistry as a couple?!"

"Sweetie, that's not a very objective statement."

Lin Yufen held the girl's slender yet vibrant waist in his arms and smiled as he pointed out, "Wasn't it you who provoked her first?"

"Ah Gu has already complained to me that you often poke his back with a pen during his class and draw on his clothes."

"me…"

Jing Tian was speechless for a moment, her momentum suddenly weakened, her eyes darted around, and she stammered, unable to utter a complete sentence.

Lin Yufen continued to patiently guide him: "I've worked with A-Gu on two dramas already, how could I not know what kind of personality he has?"

He is a very peaceful, polite, and respectful child. He doesn't act like a big shot or have a bad temper just because he's famous now.

Look, when you're with him, do you sometimes feel that he's the hottest top celebrity in the entertainment industry right now?

"If it were any other male celebrity of similar status, would you joke around with him so freely, or even get physical?"

"..."

Jing Tian's pretty face froze for a moment, and she fell into deep thought.

Thinking back carefully, it seems... that's really the case.

When she was with Gu Qing, she didn't feel the tension of being under the spotlight and needing to maintain a perfect image at all times.
There's no need to carefully consider one's words; one's truest, even slightly willful, personality is unconsciously revealed.

When I meet with colleagues in the industry, it's as if they're wearing a carefully crafted mask—polite yet distant, with extremely dark scheming and calculations behind the scenes.

Such unrestrained horseplay was unprecedented in her previous professional experience.

This feeling... though infuriating, inexplicably adds a touch of vivid and real "humanity".

"Right?"

Lin Yu observed her expression and knew she had taken it to heart. "A-Gu is a very good child. Just now, I lost control and said a few words to you, and he was the first to stand up for you."
I'll help you find a reason to get out of that predicament and save face for you.

You shouldn't keep bullying people.

"Sister Yufen, I..."

Jing Tian blushed and awkwardly fidgeted, recalling how Gu Qing had helped her out of the situation when the director was angry.
The anger in my heart was immediately replaced by a surge of guilt.

"I understand," she muttered softly, her tone softening considerably.

"It's good to know."

Lin Yufen nodded in satisfaction, then changed the subject, "Then get ready this afternoon, we'll film the kissing scene."

As he spoke, he bounced his leg up and down, and then casually patted Jing Tian's pert and round buttocks.

"what?!"

Jing Tian was so shocked that she jumped up from Lin Yu's legs and waved her hands frantically, "Director, you...you're serious?"

Can't you reconsider?

Even if we forced ourselves to film it, it would be impossible to portray the ambiguity and attraction you wanted under those circumstances!

"We...we don't know each other at all!" she tried to make a last-ditch effort.

"Who said that when you're filming, there has to be that kind of ambiguous feeling right away?"

Lin Yu calmly took her hand, then raised an eyebrow and smiled, "What I mean is... if we kiss a few more times, we'll get to know each other better, right?"

"ah??!"

Jing Tian was once again stunned by the director's shocking logic.

Lin Yufen leaned closer to her, lowered her voice, and said seductively, "Sweetie, I'm giving you a treat!"

A guy with Gu's top-tier looks and unique charisma has tons of female celebrities in the industry secretly drooling over him. You wouldn't lose out by being able to kiss him openly and honestly.

She paused, then dropped a bombshell, "I still remember when we were filming 'Legend of Nine Tails Fox,' Nazha, who acted alongside him..."
She keeps pestering me to arrange more intimate scenes between her and A-Gu; she practically wants to film kissing scenes all day long.

really,

Gossip is the best way to divert attention and shorten distance.

"Legend of Nine Tails Fox? Gulnazar?"

Jing Tian's attention was indeed diverted, and her innate gossip-loving gene instantly surfaced.
She blinked her long eyelashes curiously, leaning forward unconsciously, and whispered gossipingly, "That girl named Nazha... really likes Gu Qing?"

But then she remembered something and asked in confusion, "But I remember there are no kissing scenes in 'Legend of Nine Tails Fox'?"

Wasn't his first on-screen kiss with Liu Shishi in "The Imperial Doctress"? It seems it even trended on social media back then.

"Wow, you seem to know Gu pretty well, huh?"

Lin Yufen glanced at her in surprise, her eyes carrying a hint of teasing.

Jing Tian felt a little embarrassed by her gaze, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she tried to remain calm as she explained, "When I open my phone, eight out of ten entertainment news items are about him."
I didn't want to know, but I was forced to learn it, okay?

Lin Yufen smiled, stopped teasing her, and explained, "That's true."

Actually, the original script for "Legend of Nine Tails Fox" included a kissing scene, but it was later rejected by A-Gu's team.

The only scene that could be considered intimate was filmed using camera trickery.

"why?"

Jing Tian became even more curious, her bright black eyes darting around. "I remember that female celebrity named Nazha, she's quite pretty, with that exotic kind of beauty."

As if she had thought of some astonishing possibility, she leaned closer to Lin Yufen and asked in a mysterious, whispered voice, "Could it be... that Gu Qing actually doesn't like... women?"

The more she thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed. Although she was constantly mocked as a "resource-backed" actress who wasn't famous,
But when it comes to looks, they've never lost.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be the title "Nan Yihuan, Bei Jingtian".

That's something that's been certified by the aesthetic preferences of countless male otaku.

Having been in the industry for so many years, she's heard a lot of gossip. Celebrities have all sorts of sexual orientations, and there are countless examples of bisexuality.

"No wonder……"

Jing Tian sighed to herself, her tone inexplicably tinged with regret, "He's so popular with girls, yet he's hardly had any solid scandals since his debut. So that's the root of the problem."

She suddenly felt a little regretful that such a stunningly beautiful face was wasted... sigh.

"What are you thinking?! Stop, stop! Don't go spreading rumors outside, this is not something to joke about!"

Lin Yufen was both amused and exasperated. She raised her hand and lightly patted Jing Tian's head, quickly clarifying, "Who told you that A-Gu doesn't like girls?"

She's just shy! She's embarrassed to film such intimate scenes!

"shy?"

Jing Tian looked at him with a "you're kidding me" expression, completely disbelieving. "How could that be? Hasn't he ever dated a girl before...?"

She paused mid-sentence, trying to recall, "Hmm? He seems to have... actually revealed in an interview that he's never been in a relationship?" "That's right!"

Lin Yufen lowered her voice even further, "Sweetie, A-Gu spent most of his time as a trainee in South Korea, where the management was strict."

After returning to China, she became an instant sensation thanks to the variety show "Running Man." Her schedule was packed with work afterwards; she was so busy she barely had time to breathe, and even rest was a luxury. How could she possibly have time for dating?

She smiled mysteriously: "I'll give you a juicy tidbit. Back when we were filming that fake kissing scene in 'Legend of Nine Tails Fox'..."
Don't be fooled by his calm and composed demeanor in front of the camera; the moment I yelled "cut," his ears turned bright red, and he froze like a block of wood.

"Also, you know Mr. Cai from Tangren Media when they were filming 'The Imperial Doctress'?"
She later mentioned to me that Gu was so dizzy and disoriented during Liu Shishi's kissing scene that he didn't recover for a long time, clearly showing he had no real-life experience.

"He might actually be a 'Xiao Chunan'!"

“Is this true?!”

Upon hearing this shocking revelation, Jing Tian's eyes instantly lit up like searchlights, sparkling with excitement.

The thought of Gu Qing, who always appeared calm and composed, blushing and flustered after a kiss made her want to laugh.

She tried hard to suppress her laughter, but her entire shoulder still trembled violently uncontrollably.
"This is hilarious! Hahaha... No wonder he's afraid to film kissing scenes, he's just a coward."

"That's right, he's just shy."

Seeing her change in mood, Lin Yufen immediately seized the opportunity.

"Didn't he just 'bully' you and knock you down? You can 'get back' when we're filming the kissing scene this afternoon!"

Let's seize the initiative and give this paper tiger a good 'bullying,' and see if he can still be so calm!

"This……"

Jing Tian felt that something was off, as if there was something wrong with the logic, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

"If you feel embarrassed in front of too many people,"

Lin Yufen noticed her hesitation, "I'll clear the set for you when we're filming this afternoon!"
Replace all male staff members, including photographers, with women if possible.

Only a few essential personnel will remain on site. Is that alright? This will ensure your privacy and emotional well-being are protected to the greatest extent possible.

"If we clear the area..."

Jing Tian's psychological defenses began to crumble.

If there aren't many onlookers, it seems... not entirely unacceptable?

"Okay! It's settled!"

Lin Yu gave her no chance to back out. She immediately stood up, picked up the walkie-talkie, and began to decisively direct the crew.
"Props team! Set crew! Re-set the scene!"

"..."

Jing Tian stood there, looking completely bewildered. Had she... agreed?
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at the same time,

Gu Qing, who was walking on her way to the teaching building, was completely unaware that she had already been labeled "the innocent Xiao Chunan" by the director.

Xiao Chunan? Don't make your brother Gu laugh.

He was looking down, intently scrolling through his phone, checking his recent online popularity and related news.

For celebrities who are in the spotlight, it is essential to keep track of public opinion and fan feedback.

His primary focus remains on the Douyin account that he actively manages.

This emerging short video platform is gaining momentum.

The photo he posted of himself with Zhang Zheng at the premiere of "Brotherhood of Blades 2" has received over 500,000 likes, which is quite impressive.

Another audio and video titled "Just Once" posted by Adou received 700,000 likes.

Casually scrolling through recently popular videos,

Gu Qing discovered that there was a piece of content that had gone viral on the platform these past few days, and it was actually related to him.

It was a video uploaded by a kindergarten teacher. In the video, a group of innocent and carefree children sat in a row.

Accompanied by the teacher's applause, they sang in unison the song "Small Town Ballad" that he performed on the Spring Festival Gala, in their tender and clear voices.

"The willow leaves curve gracefully, brushing the water as the flowers twirl."

The water swirled and the boat rocked.

The little boat rocked gently as it passed south of the stone bridge…

The melody is light and melodious, and the lyrics are vivid and catchy.

The children's pure and innocent voices gave it a unique and touching charm, full of childlike innocence and beauty.

This short video, just over thirty seconds long, was like a breath of fresh air, sweeping across the entire short video platform, not just on Douyin.
On its rival platform, Kuaishou, the most popular reposted video reportedly garnered over two million likes.

There are countless other related fan-made videos with hundreds of thousands of likes.

This caused the popularity of "Small Town Ballad" to rise again, and even inspired many adults to sing it as well.

"It sounds good."

Gu Qing smiled slightly and replied with a comment in the comment section.

He switched to his main platform blog, which has a larger user base and greater influence.

The first tweet on my personal homepage is still promoting "Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield".

He opened the comments section with great interest, and the top two comments were quite interesting, each occupied by one of two people.

Zhao Liying: "He's the second brother, so who am I?"

Xie Na: "He's the eldest brother, so who am I?"

These two comments received far more likes than the others.

Gu Qing had previously replied humorously: "Second Brother (clasped hands)! ​​Third Brother (clasped hands)! ​​Third Brother is here!"

did not expect,
After a period of silence, Sister Zhao's sharp wit, nicknamed "Zhao Xiaodao," has once again come to the fore.

She simply added a comment below his reply: "Okay...San Di!"

The entire comment section was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

Gu Qing's fans were also amused by this stroke of genius.

"Hahaha, Zhao Xiaodao is back!! One strike, one kill!"

"Ying Bao is so funny, how did she come up with that?"

"You'll never learn Zhao Jie's thought process, even if you try!"

"I'm so excited! Ying Bao comments on every single one of my brother's tweets!"

"Who can argue with that! My younger brother also frequently visits Zhao Liying's blog, playfully teasing each other—it's so sweet!"

"I'm in love! The 'Qingying (Qingying) CP' I'm shipping must be real!!"

……

Gu Qing glanced at these comments and couldn't help but chuckle.

He found Zhao Liying's comment about "San Di" and replied with a thumbs-up emoji to express his admiration.

After browsing the interactive section, he switched to the blog's trending topics list, searched for his own name, and wanted to see what related hot topics were trending recently.

There are three main trending topics directly related to him recently.

One post was about #Gu Qing's Surprise Appearance in Embroidered Blades 2#, discussing his demeanor at the premiere and the anticipation for his role.
One of them is #GuQingJustOnceIsGoodBoxOfficeHeroicSong#, which is related to the box office success of "Goodbye Mr. Loser" and the song's popularity.

There's one last one.
Not surprisingly,

Clicking on it revealed the intimate photo that Yang Mi had posted backstage at the premiere of "Brotherhood of Blades 2" with him.

The copywriting also tried to emphasize the "deep sibling bond" between the two, attempting to replicate the successful marketing campaign of associating them with a top celebrity as "siblings from a wealthy family".

but,

The comment section under this trending topic was not as harmonious as expected.

"A 2.0 version of a wealthy family siblings? Bah!"

"They just finished profiting from my little deer's tragic fate and riding on his coattails, and now that their movie is out, they're trying to ride on Gu Qing's coattails?"

"Shameless!! No wonder 'Brotherhood of Blades 2' flopped!"

"Sisters, let's all give 'Brotherhood of Blades 2' a one-star review! Resist the freeloading!"

The comments section was a bloodbath, especially with Sister Luwei leading the charge.

Even though Yang Mi's team arranged for online trolls to try to control the comments and sway public opinion, it had little effect and instead provoked a stronger backlash.

"Sure enough, trending topic marketing is a double-edged sword. If used too frequently, it will eventually backfire."

Looking at the chaotic scene, Gu Qing secretly rejoiced that her team had been relatively restrained in their marketing strategy, focusing more on the long-term accumulation of their work and reputation.

He locked his phone, put it in his pocket, and just as he reached the classroom door.

He knocked gently on the door, and after receiving permission from the substitute teacher, he quietly entered the classroom. After offering a brief apology, he quickly returned to his seat, took out his textbook, and began to listen attentively to the lecture.

He cherishes the time he can still spend on campus, where he can temporarily escape the complexities of the entertainment industry and experience a rare sense of peace and fulfillment.

As long as he doesn't have scenes to film or necessary announcements, he prefers to stay in the classroom rather than be surrounded by staff on set like a "fragile item" or be curiously watched by passersby.

When Gu Qing appeared in the classroom, the teacher and students were all very surprised.

To their utter surprise, this now incredibly famous and presumably extremely busy celebrity classmate actually came back to class on time according to the schedule on the first day of filming.

The teachers in charge of the lessons felt this even more deeply.

He had seen too many students from the Beijing Film Academy who became famous at a young age. Some of them would disappear into the film crew right after completing their enrollment procedures.
Those who are slower will stay in school for a year or two, and once they receive a decent script, they will immediately apply for long-term filming permits.

By the time students reach their sophomore year, there are often very few students left in the class that they can still see regularly.

Students like Gu Qing, who have access to top-tier resources and are in the midst of a rapidly rising career, yet are still willing and able to actually take the time to return to the classroom and study diligently, are extremely rare.

This story later reached the ears of some leaders and senior professors at the Beijing Film Academy, which moved them deeply.

They originally thought that Gu Qing's choice of Beijing Film Academy was more of a "gilding" through an exchange of interests, and that the two sides maintained a superficial friendly and cooperative relationship.

But did not expect,

This young man genuinely considers Beijing Television University his alma mater, and he not only personally returns to attend classes, but also...
It also secured opportunities for the school's younger students to gain practical experience and exposure in a large-scale production like "Love O2O".

"If we don't support students like this, what kind should we support?"

During an informal exchange within the school, a highly respected college leader remarked with emotion.

"I remember... didn't Kaige recently get a pretty good script? I heard the male lead hasn't been finalized yet..."

"Well, I'll give him a call and have a chat when I have the chance. After all, he's an outstanding alumnus of the Beijing Film Academy."

Isn't it only natural to give more opportunities to mentor and support one's own junior fellow students from one's own academy?

This is better than using outsiders whose background you don't know.

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(End of this chapter)