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Chapter 412 Elbow, Get on the Bus with Me! (7.6k)
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"A battleground?"

A strange thought flashed through Gu Qing's mind like lightning, but he immediately shook his head.

He was a bachelor.

And we haven't done anything wrong yet, so what's wrong with accepting it?
A person with a clear conscience fears no slander!

The phone rang for the third time.

Gu Qing lightly swiped her finger across the screen, tapped the green answer button, then held the phone up to face level and greeted, "Sister Liying."

however,
As soon as Gu Qing finished speaking, Da Tiantian, who had been sobbing in the crook of his shoulder, burst into tears.

The crying and sobbing seemed to be paused, stopping abruptly. Her entire body seemed to freeze, as if turned to stone, and she dared not move an inch.

"Little brother! Are you alright?!"

As soon as the video stabilized, Zhao Liying's adorable, slightly chubby face filled the entire screen.

She didn't even bother with pleasantries. As soon as she saw Gu Qing, she anxiously asked repeatedly, her big, round eyes filled with worry, "I'm really scared! Were you really...bullied on set?"

I was busy with work all day yesterday and didn't have time to check my phone. My assistant only told me this morning that you're trending on social media. Is it true or not?!

The power of blindly following others is terrifying; the saying "three men can make a tiger" perfectly illustrates this point.

When the internet is flooded with news and discussions about "Gu Qing being bullied," even those who don't really believe it can't help but have doubts.

Although Zhao Liying felt deep down that, given Gu Qing's current status and personality, the idea of ​​her being bullied on set sounded absurd.

But everyone was saying it, and then there were the unfathomable rumors about Miss Jing Tian's background...

If the other party really takes a liking to Gu Qing, or simply doesn't like Gu Qing and chooses to use their power to bully him and make things difficult for him on set, it seems... not entirely impossible.

after all,

In this glamorous yet turbulent industry, she had heard of similar situations where people relied on their connections to get ahead, and she had even experienced them herself quite a few times.

……

"Sister Liying, do you think I look like someone who would be bullied?"

Gu Qing felt a warmth in her heart and explained in a relaxed tone, "These are all fake news, fabricated and maliciously edited. I already clarified this on Weibo yesterday, so don't worry, I'm fine."

As he spoke, he felt the little head that was resting on his shoulder sliding down.

As if afraid of being captured by the camera or making any sound, Da Tiantian slid down from Gu Qing's shoulder with extreme caution, almost like a slow-motion replay.

Then he crouched down, using the table as cover, and stealthily moved to the empty chair opposite Gu Qing and sat down.

The whole process was seamless, yet it was tinged with an indescribable sense of guilt and panic, with a hint of relief on his face, making the atmosphere quite strange.

"It's fake news? That's good, that's good, it really scared me to death!"

After hearing this, Zhao Liying finally let out a long, genuine sigh of relief, looking as if she still had lingering fears.

however,
After feeling relieved, another emotion quickly welled up inside me.

Sister Zhao's chubby face instantly puffed up, like an inflated pufferfish, and her tone became sour, filled with obvious jealousy as she began to speak sarcastically:

"Since she didn't bully you, it seems... you two got along quite 'well' on set?"

They're actually grabbing food from your chopsticks? Huh?

She snorted, "Are you really that unapproachable?! You've never fed me anything, I'm getting jealous."

As soon as this word comes out,
Sitting in a chair, biting the tip of her chopsticks, Jing Tian pricked up her fair and delicate ears to eavesdrop, and the corners of her lips unconsciously curved up.

Thinking back to the dinner party not long ago, my initially sad mood suddenly improved.

……

"She 'stole' what was in my chopsticks, that's a different matter, okay?"

Gu Qing helplessly corrected her, trying to appease the jealous Zhao, "How about this, next time we have a chance to film together, I'll feed you."

I'll feed you whatever you want to eat, until you're completely stuffed, like a big steamed bun!

"A big steamed bun?! Oh, you little Gu Qing! You think I'm too fat, don't you?!"

Zhao Liying was utterly shocked. She cupped her cheeks with her two small, fair hands and squeezed them together, turning her adorable chubby face into a round, plump pancake shape.
Heartbroken, she cried out, "I'm ignoring you now!!"

The assistant sitting on the sofa next to him: "..."

Sister Zhao, how old are we?
To outsiders, she appears to be a strong, capable businesswoman, but in front of Gu Qing's younger brother, she seems to be only three years old.

Her voice also became more delicate, soft and sweet, with the unique charm of a young girl, making it impossible to tell that she was the popular young actress who exuded a powerful aura on stage.

The assistant was speechless, thinking to herself, "Women in love are all the same."

……

"I misspoke, Sister Liying, you're a little dumpling, not fat at all."

As Gu Qing changed her words, she glanced at Jing Tian across from her, who was covering her mouth, her shoulders trembling, clearly trying her best to suppress her laughter.

He clenched his fist at her from a distance as a threat.

"I don't care, you just don't like me!"

Zhao Liying continued her "unreasonable nagging," fully displaying her occasional little willfulness, saying, "You have to compensate my wounded little heart."

"Okay, what kind of compensation do you want?"

Gu Qing straightened his phone and opened his hand.

"Hmm... what kind of compensation do you want..."

Sister Zhao's round, beautiful eyes darted around mischievously, and only after confirming that no one else was in the room except her assistant did she chuckle.

A hint of shyness, which didn't match her cute appearance, appeared on her chubby face: "Next time, you'll feed me with your mouth."

She said something truly shocking.

Gu Qing: "..."

Jing Tian: "!!!"

Zhao Liying: "Hehehe..."

Little Zhao, oblivious to the embarrassment she had caused, kept grinning like an idiot after finishing driving.

"What's wrong? Are you shy?"

Seeing Gu Qing remain silent, Sister Zhao, who had played the role of Jia Baoyu in Dream of the Red Chamber, became even more excited and said, "Good brother, let your sister taste the rouge on your lips."

"Stop, stop, Sister Baoyu, we'll talk about the rouge next time. What have you been up to lately?"

Gu Qing stopped the conversation with a headache, afraid that Sister Zhao, who was a little too excited, might say something inappropriate again.

There are still people around here.

"Haha, little brother, you got what I meant right away."

When their brainwaves clicked, Zhao Liying seemed very happy. She shook her head and then rested her chin on her hand, complaining, "What else can I do lately? Run around doing promotional appearances, of course."

"When the company knew that you had no availability and couldn't act in 'Duckweed,' they wanted to arrange for Huang Xiaoming to partner with me."

"I don't want to act with him at all. He must be seriously ill. He speaks with that commanding tone that he thinks is cool, just like Zhang Han. It's so annoying!"

"Why not arrange for the two of them to act in a movie together, with them vying for each other's affections? That would definitely be a box office hit!"

"Let's see which one makes the audience sick of the show first!"

Zhao Liying's lips seemed to be coated with poison, launching a dagger-like attack.

Since collaborating with the "Pond Master" on that minor hit drama "Boss & Me",

Zhao Liying feels almost a physical discomfort and disgust towards male actors who are so immersed in the "domineering CEO" persona.

of course,

The main reason for this stems from a grudge formed during a media interview after the collaboration ended years ago.

then,

A reporter asked the owner of the pond, "If there were a girl as innocent and lovely as Xue Shanshan in real life, would you like her?"

This was originally a question about a character in the drama, but unexpectedly, the "Pond Master" (Zhang Ziyi) came up with a brilliant answer: "I would like a girl like Shan Shan, but I wouldn't like someone like Li Ying. I prefer girls who are simple and kind."

These words, after being edited and disseminated by the media, caused a great uproar at the time, almost equivalent to publicly saying that Zhao Liying was "not innocent" and "not kind".

Although Zhao Liying cleverly retorted at the time:
“I’m quite opinionated, and he can’t handle someone like me.”

It demonstrated her high emotional intelligence and independent personality.

Unfortunately...
Before the drama "The Journey of Flower," which truly propelled her to stardom and turned her reputation around, Zhao Liying's public image in the Chinese entertainment industry was extremely poor.

She was even attacked by haters to the point of demanding that she "get out of the entertainment industry".

Because of what the owner of the pond said, she was ridiculed and cyberbullied quite a bit, and she has always remembered that debt.

"Sister Liying, your mouth... is getting more and more amazing."

Gu Qing was amused by her rapid-fire吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese idiom meaning to roast or criticize).
"But wouldn't it be a bit incongruous for Huang Xiaoming to play the role? Why would your company think that?"

"Isn't it because they're taking advantage of my good public image right now, hoping to get him to ride on their coattails?"

Zhao Liying pouted unhappily, "Ever since he had a conflict with you because of that incident, his public image has plummeted and his reputation has been affected."

So, seeing that I, Sister Zhao, am popular with people and audiences, I want to leech off my popularity and ride my coattails to turn my fortunes around!

"Pah! Dream on! I'm not going to be that sucker!"

She was very blunt.

She finally managed to climb out of the mire of being universally criticized online, and has gained a foothold with her works.

She would rather die than go back to those days when she was constantly blamed and criticized by everyone.

therefore,

Faced with the company's overt and covert threats and inducements, Zhao Liying remained resolute, determined to cooperate with Gu Qing.

If Gu Qing is unavailable, she would rather not take the role and take a break than compromise.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about these troublesome things anymore. Little brother, can I ask you something?"

Zhao Liying shook her head, as if trying to shake off all the unpleasantness, and then put on an expectant expression, her big eyes blinking as she looked at the screen.

"What is it? Tell me," Gu Qing asked, puzzled.

"It's... that song, 'Just Once'..."

Did you write this for me?

Sister Zhao cupped her face in her hands and asked expectantly.

And then, without forgetting to hum a tune, slightly off-key but very enthusiastically:
"Just once, I'll take you to see the end of time~"
Laugh heartily on a sunny day.

Noisy and boisterous in the free and unrestrained air,
Do you know? The only thing I want is…

Her singing voice wasn't particularly beautiful, and her pitch was even a bit off, but the sweetness that flowed naturally from the melody and lyrics, almost overflowing from the screen, was incredibly real.

"no,"

Gu Qing shook her head, honestly breaking the romantic atmosphere, "This song is the theme song I wrote for Brother Teng."

"Huh?! You're going to take Brother Teng to see the end of time?!"

Zhao Liying's round face instantly scrunched up, as if she had heard something unbelievable and lost all control of her expression.

"Haha, theoretically... it's not impossible?"

Gu Qing couldn't help but laugh at her exaggerated reaction.

"No! Absolutely not!"

Zhao Liying immediately objected loudly, "I don't care! This song is the one you wrote for me!"
"Quick, quick, sing it for me once, then I'm going to work."

"Singing a cappella?"

"You sound great when you sing a cappella."

"Oh, I'll get ready."

Gu Qing cleared her throat and, as she spoke, waved her left hand, which was outside her phone, at Jing Tian, ​​who was sitting directly opposite her.

The light bulb should be removed.

however,
Jing Tian simply turned her head away, pretending not to see anything. Not only did she not intend to leave, but she also adjusted her posture, adopting a "I love watching the show" attitude, clearly determined to be the "brightest third wheel".

Seeing that this "tough nut" wouldn't budge, Gu Qing had no choice but to treat her like a stationary wooden stake and start singing to herself.

He tapped his right hand gently to the rhythm, his voice flowing out softly and clearly:

"I want to see you smile, I want to joke around with you."

I want to hold you in my arms.

One second they were arguing, their faces flushed.

The next second, they can turn around and make up.

……

Gu Qing has an excellent voice, clear and elegant, which makes her singing lyrical songs incredibly captivating.

His voice was clean and warm, with the clear tone unique to young people, and a touch of gentle magnetism.

The melodious and warm tune complements his perfect voice, making it captivating even without accompaniment.

On the other side of the screen, Zhao Liying had already quieted down, resting her chin on her hands, her big eyes fixed on Gu Qing on the screen, not wanting to miss a single moment.

Jing Tian, ​​sitting opposite Gu Qing, was also listening to Gu Qing's a cappella singing for the first time in such a close and private setting.

She had initially been somewhat skeptical, but that vanished the moment the song started, replaced by an indescribable immersion.

She suddenly realized how wise and correct her instinctive action of protecting Gu Qing and preventing him from being forced to drink at the party had been. Such a beautiful voice, kissed by alcohol, should be carefully protected and absolutely not allowed to suffer any damage; even the slightest irritation from alcohol would be a waste!

however,
Unlike Zhao Liying, who was simply enjoying the singing, Jing Tian felt a pang of sadness amidst her rapture.

Especially seeing Gu Qing so focused, singing to Zhao Liying on the screen.

Perhaps the emotions of "Bei Weiwei" in the drama are still profoundly affecting her.

Jing Tian felt a bit sour and uncomfortable.

"Didn't the director say... that our show needs at least four insert songs and a theme song?"

A thought flashed through Jing Tian's mind like lightning, and she secretly made up her mind.

Sing a song?

She wants to hear Gu Qing sing four songs!
"The world is still small, I'll accompany you to the ends of the earth..."

……

did you know,

My whole heartbeat? It beats as you please…

"Alright, that's it. Sister Liying, are you satisfied now? Go get back to work. I need to get ready too, I have a scene to film this afternoon."

After finishing the song, Gu Qing spoke to the screen.

"So... I'm really leaving?"

Zhao Liying was reluctant to part, so she leaned close to the camera and kissed him, saying, "Remember to message me when you're free after filming."

"Okay, I got it. Bye."

Fearing that staring at each other any longer would really delay this woman's work for the day, Gu Qing took the initiative to click the hang-up button.

As Gu Qing put her phone back in her pocket, the gentle smile on her face vanished instantly.

He stared at Da Tian Tian across from him with hostility: "Was it good? Did you enjoy it?"

"Mmm! Master, it's so beautiful! A heavenly voice! I'm almost moved to tears!"

Jing Tian nodded her little head vigorously, like a chick pecking at rice, trying to get away with it.

"How come I never noticed before that you had this hobby of spying on other people's phone calls and listening to their gossip?"

Gu Qing picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of sweet and sour tomato, and put it in her mouth.

"I didn't peep!"

Jing Tian immediately defended herself loudly, trying to salvage her image, "I was sitting here openly and honestly listening!"

Besides, you guys were talking so loudly, I couldn't help but listen!

"Heh, if it weren't for the fact that you've been in a bad mood lately and are being cyberbullied so pitifully, I would have already punched you..."

Gu Qing said in a Northwestern accent.

"Pfft—what are you saying? That's so funny!"

Jing Tian chuckled at his sudden accent and expression. She dragged her small stool closer to Gu Qing, almost sitting down next to him.

"What are you doing? Why are you so close?"

Gu Qing turned her head and met a pair of eyes staring at her expectantly.

"A truly talented scholar!"

Jing Tian's voice was soft and sweet, with a clear hint of flattery, "Didn't the director say before that our drama needs at least four insert songs or theme songs?"
When do you have some free time... to write this down for me?

She revealed her "wolfish ambitions".

"How many?! Four?!"

Gu Qing wondered if she had misheard. "Are you treating me like a donkey for the production team?"

“Since your debut, you’ve written more than a dozen songs. Writing four more shouldn’t be a simple matter for you, right?”

Jing Tian blinked and gently poked Gu Qing's shoulder with her slender fingers, "You don't need to worry about the money at all! I... no, I mean the film crew!"
The production team can definitely afford it!
"As long as you're willing to write, you can name your price!"

"Writing songs requires inspiration, okay? You can't just write one whenever you want!"

Gu Qing ignored her "money offensive" and focused on the food on her plate, but her mind was racing.

Did the original "Love O2O" really have four songs?
He tried hard to recall... He seemed to only remember two songs that were relatively popular.

One of them is the theme song of the same name, "Love O2O," which has a light and sweet melody and almost became the iconic background music of that summer.

Another song is the ending theme song "The Next Second" sung by Zhang Bichen, which is also very popular.

Both songs were quite popular back then, especially "Love O2O," which almost single-handedly ignited the entire summer's confession atmosphere.

Gu Qing herself quite liked it in private and even covered it a few times.

It is worth mentioning that,
Almost all the songs in this drama were composed by Teacher Xiao Su, one of the "three giants of QQ Music".

He sang the theme song himself, while Zhang Bichen performed the ending theme.

In previous lives,
Another hit song that made Zhang Bichen famous, "Years," was also written by Wang Sulong.

The two had a very good relationship at the time. It is said that Zhang Bichen sang Wang Sulong's songs on many occasions, and he was very generous, barely charging any royalties.

unfortunately,

Later, a copyright dispute arose due to a cover version by an internet celebrity. Zhang Bichen's studio issued a statement claiming that the copyright of the song belonged to them.

This move thoroughly angered Wang Sulong, who directly issued a public statement and forcefully revoked all copyrights to the relevant songs.

The two had a complete falling out over this incident and went their separate ways.

now,

Wang Sulong's novel "Rings of Time" was written for Gu Qing.

The two even exchanged contact information.

……

"Inspiration? We've been filming together for so long, spending every day together, and you don't have a single inspiration for me... for 'Bei Weiwei'?"

Seeing that Gu Qing remained unmoved, Jing Tian simply used the "entanglement" technique, grabbing his arm and clinging to him like a koala.

Seeing Gu Qing pick up another piece of food with her chopsticks, she reacted quickly, once again staging the "interception" scene, opening her small mouth and swallowing it directly.

While chewing, he mumbled a question: "What kind of inspiration do you need?"
Tell me, and I'll create it for you!

"You're still stealing? Do you want to get trending again?"

Gu Qing looked speechlessly at Jing Tian, ​​who seemed to have "forgotten the pain once the wound healed" and instantly regained her vitality, and couldn't help but wonder, "You were crying so pitifully just now, were you just faking it to gain my sympathy?"

"No way! I was really feeling terrible just now, I'd be a dog if I lied to you."

Jing Tian loudly protested her innocence, but then her tone became cheerful again, "It's just... after hearing the gossip about you and Zhao Liying, I felt happy."

She leaned closer to Gu Qing, lowered her voice, and her eyes burned with gossip: "Hey, seriously, is Zhao Liying pursuing you?"

I feel like she's being particularly proactive towards you?

As she spoke, her gaze lingered on Gu Qing's lips, then she deliberately imitated Zhao Liying's tone from earlier, saying, "Good little brother~ let your sister taste a bit of the rouge on your lips."

"Go away, go play somewhere else, don't disturb my meal."

Gu Qing shivered, quickly pulled her arm away, pressed her palm against Jing Tian's face, and ruthlessly pushed her away.
"How come I never noticed you were this 'silly' before? Your persona has collapsed, Weiwei!"

"What's wrong with me being 'silly'? I'm just lively!"

Jing Tian's face was being pressed down, her two slender arms still flailing defiantly in the air, "Write, write~ Please, Xiao Nai, please~ Write a few more good songs!"
Our show is definitely going to be a huge hit! You'll be the star of the show then!

She continued to plead and cajole.

"Oh, so this young couple is flirting here? Looks like I've come at the wrong time, have I disturbed you?"

At this moment,

Lin Yufen's cheerful voice came from not far away.

Seeing Jing Tian regain her energy and flit around Gu Qing like a cheerful little bird, no longer the negative and depressed girl she had been before, she felt a sense of relief and a smile of satisfaction appeared on her face.

"Director! You've come at the perfect time!"

Jing Tian looked at him as if he had seen a savior, and immediately turned around, putting on a pitiful expression to complain, "I'm begging Xiao Nai to write a song for our drama."

"Director Yu Fen, why are you holding a basketball in your hand?"

Gu Qing's gaze was drawn to the brand-new brown-red basketball in Lin Yufen's arms, and she asked in surprise.

The art style is a bit abrupt.

"Oh, this is for you to practice beforehand and get used to the feel of the ball."

Lin Yufen smiled and handed over the basketball. "We have a basketball scene scheduled for the day after tomorrow. It's one of Xiao Nai's highlight scenes. You should get used to it beforehand and get a feel for it, right?"
"By the way, I didn't know you could play basketball?" she asked casually.

"Yes, I can. It's my profession."

Gu Qing took the basketball, dribbled it with one hand, and found it to be quite good.

"professional?"

Lin Yufen was puzzled.

"Yeah, I'm on the school basketball team."

Gu Qing replied.

"A school basketball team is considered professional?"

"..."

Gu Qing remained silent, and even when bouncing the ball, he lost his strength.

"Director, when did you start hurting people?"

"Haha, just kidding, just kidding. You don't have many scenes to film this afternoon, so why don't you go play some basketball?"

Lin Yufen chuckled and left.

"Xiao Nai, you can play basketball? I think guys who are athletic are especially handsome."

Jing Tian's phoenix eyes lit up. "When are you playing? I want to come and cheer you on! I love watching professional guys play."

Gu Qing: "..."

Why does it sound so weird?

but,

He knew two people who were professional basketball players.

One of them was naturally Old Deng – Deng Chao.

My brother Chao is a die-hard basketball fan, the kind who loves it to the core. He has suffered many injuries while playing basketball, but he still enjoys it immensely. Whenever he has free time, he will invite three or five friends to the court to sweat it out.

He is even a loyal fan of the CBA. Every year, as long as his schedule allows, he will go to the finals to watch the game in person. He is definitely a recognized basketball fanatic in the entertainment industry.

And the other one,
That would be an even more extraordinary person—

Asian superstar Jay Chou, also known as "Yellow Chocolate" Jay Chou!

Jay Chou's basketball skills... well, how should I put it, he is famous in the entertainment and basketball circles for his signature, unpredictable passes, and is jokingly called "Yellow Chocolate" by fans.

However, putting aside these jokes, Jay Chou's basketball skills are quite good among amateur players.

After all, he had made basketball-themed movies like "Kung Fu Dunk" in his early years, so his basic skills are solid.

Should we take some time to consult (or exchange ideas) with them?

Gu Qing pondered to himself.

"After I finish eating, I'll go back to my dorm for a nap, and then go play when the sun isn't so strong in the afternoon."

Gu Qing thought for a moment, then looked up at the still intense sunlight outside the window. "Otherwise, if I get tanned, Sister Xiaoya will start nagging me again, saying I don't take proper sun protection seriously."

"Going back to the dorm is such a hassle, running around like that."

Jing Tian blurted out almost subconsciously, "Why don't you sleep in my RV? It's spacious, the air conditioning is great, and the sofa bed is very comfortable."

But as soon as the words left his mouth,

She immediately realized how suggestive her words were! Her pretty face flushed crimson in an instant.
She frantically waved her hands, stammering, "I...I...I didn't mean that! Don't misunderstand! I meant..."

"I meant for you to sleep in my car alone! I...I'm not going up there, I'll stay somewhere else!"

Although after the kissing scene that afternoon and the time they spent together, plus the added emotional connection with the character, she did have a good impression of Gu Qing, and some natural physical contact was quite common.

But when it comes to something deeper and more private, like "resting in the same room," it's too fast for her, and she can't accept it psychologically for a while.

"I'd better not, I'm afraid if I go up... I won't be able to come down."

Recalling the young lady's "ruthlessness" and dedication during the kissing scene that afternoon, Gu Qingke dared not underestimate her "action."

"Xiao Nai! Don't overthink it! I really didn't mean it that way!"

When Jing Tian saw Gu Qing's obviously distorted expression, she stomped her feet in frustration, feeling like she was in a situation she couldn't clear her name even if she jumped into the Yellow River.

"I wasn't thinking anything, I wasn't thinking anything."

Gu Qing picked up the new basketball, dribbled it, and turned to leave.

Jing Tian remained alone on the small stool, first angrily clenching her little fists and waving them at the air a few times.
Then, watching Gu Qingyuan's departing figure, she clutched her head in frustration, scratching her beautiful hair haphazardly.
Finally, feeling both embarrassed and ashamed, she buried her burning cheeks in her palms.

"What do you know about a ball?!"

……

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(End of this chapter)