Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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"Jing Tian is famous?!"

This name, which once carried a hint of mockery and even sarcasm, now stands at the top of the discussion in the most positive and powerful way.

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No longer are the past controversies about "resource-backed actors" and "box office poison," but rather an overwhelming wave of amazement, praise, and "it's actually pretty good" reactions:
"Jing Tian looks so beautiful in 'Love O2O'! She's the embodiment of Bei Weiwei!"

"She has a heroic and dashing air about her, this role is perfect for her, her acting is surprisingly natural, and most importantly, her figure fits the character perfectly: Jing Tian lives up to her reputation!"

"I was too loud before! I'm so sorry, Miss! From today onwards, I'm your biggest fan!"

"Gu Qing and Jing Tian have amazing chemistry! I'm locking this couple in!"

"It turns out that it wasn't that Jing Tian was incompetent, it's just that she hadn't encountered the right script and the right partner before! Gu Qing is awesome!"

"The makeup, styling, and lighting in this drama added a million points to Jing Tian's appearance! They finally brought out her beauty properly!"

Public opinion took a dramatic turn overnight.

Within the entertainment industry, countless celebrities watched in astonishment as this remarkable turnaround in reputation defied all odds.

Even someone like Jing Tian, ​​practically universally considered "box office poison" by audiences nationwide, was revitalized and given a career resurgence by Gu Qing through a single TV series.
How could anyone not be envious and excited by such an ability to "turn lead into gold"?

Those also have capital backing and resource allocation behind them.

For various reasons, artists who have remained lukewarm in popularity and always fall short of "explosive fame" are now filled with regret and envy.

They watched as Jing Tian's social media accounts saw a surge in followers, positive comments, and soaring search rankings.

Comparing this to my still lackluster or even declining data, I felt a surge of frustration stuck in my chest.

"Why?!"

"Where did she get her acting skills from? Without Gu Qing's help to make her stand out, how could she become famous?!"

"If I had the chance to work with Gu Qing, I could become famous too!"

This is a true reflection of the envy and jealousy felt by countless celebrities and their agents.

"Forget about the normal pay, I'd be willing to pay out of my own pocket, even for free! As long as I can act alongside Gu Qing!"

In order to become famous, too many artists have paid a price that ordinary people cannot imagine.

But the real entertainment industry,
Even if you pay a high price, it's normal not to become famous.

These days, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Gu Qing is a walking piece of Tang Monk's flesh in the Chinese entertainment industry.

For many artists eager to break through their limitations, they are willing to pay any price just to act alongside Gu Qing.

Compared to this, what's a paycheck?

……

however,
The "lucky one" who is at the center of this storm and enjoys countless envious and jealous glances.

I'm currently in a suite at a high-end star-rated hotel in Shanghai, savoring this immense joy.

"Hehe... I'm really famous? I'm famous~"

On the soft, spacious bed, Jing Tian lay like a lazy, smug cat, her hands folded over, her chin resting on the back of her hands, her bright phoenix eyes fixed on her phone screen.

Her finger would occasionally swipe across the screen, scrolling through the explosive growth of comments on her social media accounts, almost entirely filled with praise and amazement.

The corners of her mouth curved higher and higher, impossible to suppress, as if her whole being was enveloped in sweet bubbles, feeling so light she was about to float away.

The scene I've always dreamed of has finally come true.

"Many comments praised my looks, and some even complimented my pairing with the handsome guy... Hehe, you have good taste."

Da Tian Tian shook her head happily.

It seems that they felt this feeling was not quite real.
She turned her head slightly, shifting her gaze from the glowing screen to the person beside her.

Gu Qing didn't seem to be fully awake yet. Her eyes were closed, and her long eyelashes cast a small, quiet shadow under her eyes. Her nose was straight, and her breathing was even and shallow.

The morning light filtered through the gaps in the slightly open curtains, gently tracing the smooth contours of his face, making it as beautiful as a tranquil oil painting.

Jing Tian's gaze was drawn to him like a magnet, unable to look away.

Her crystal-clear phoenix eyes reflected the face that had captivated her, curving into two crescent moons filled with stars.

The more I looked, the stronger the warm, throbbing feeling in my heart became.

The more she looked, the clearer the infatuation and happiness that almost overwhelmed her became.

"How can someone be so good-looking...?"

She put down her phone, sighing silently, a mixture of longing and a sense of unreality in her voice. "She's beautiful from every angle normally, but even when she's asleep..."

She has a great personality and is very capable. Apart from being a little dense and insensitive at times, she's practically flawless...

Jing Tian was already completely absorbed in the honeymoon phase.

She felt that she was experiencing the wonderful married life of Bei Weiwei and Xiao Nai.

A sudden urge to play arose.

She carefully extended a finger, picked up a strand of her long, smooth hair, and gently tickled Gu Qing's nose and cheek with the end of the hair. The movement was light and gentle, with a mischievous and affectionate touch.

The person in their sleep seemed to feel an itch, their brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, and they unconsciously turned their face to try and avoid it.

Jing Tian suppressed a laugh and continued to "play tricks".

at last,

Disturbed by the harassment, Gu Qing groggily opened her eyes, her usually clear and smiling black eyes...

Still dazed from just waking up and slightly confused by being disturbed, her voice was a little hoarse: "...What?"

That sleepy, unguarded voice softened Jing Tian's heart, making her feel completely melt.

She didn't answer, but suddenly leaned forward and gave me a series of delicate and gentle kisses, like early summer raindrops, warm and moist, which landed lightly on every corner of my cheeks.

"Okay, stop making trouble."

Gu Qing felt a ticklish sensation on her face from this sudden "attack," and her sleepiness was mostly gone. She felt both helpless and amused.

He reached out and accurately pinched Jing Tian's smooth and delicate cheek, applying slight force to flatten her pretty face into a meat pie, and then gently pushed it back.

"No, great master, you also dislike me?"

Jing Tian puffed out her cheeks and used the momentum to pry his fingers apart. Instead of pulling away, she moved even closer.

As she wriggled and swayed coquettishly, the silk quilt that had been loosely wrapped around her slipped off her shoulders, revealing a patch of fair, jade-like skin that almost glowed in the morning light.

She hadn't forgotten the unified, almost roof-lifting "protest" from Gu Qing's fans at the recent premiere press conference.

Those ones:

Shouts of "Don't touch him!", "Don't touch my brother!!", "Brother, run!" were heard.

She was so embarrassed that she almost didn't know what to do.

The press conference ended afterward.

That angered Da Tiantian so much that she pounced on Gu Qing that very night.

The more you forbid her from touching you, the harder she touches you, it's infuriating!

"I don't look down on you."

Gu Qing sighed.

"You have!"

"Don't you know that fans have a strong possessive streak when it comes to their idols?"

"Why don't my fans do this?!"

"You... didn't have any fans before."

"Ow—!"

Enraged, Da Tiantian pounced on Gu Qing again, opening her small mouth and biting at her.

"Hey, don't bite everything!"

The two immediately started making a ruckus on the spacious bed, kicking the blankets into a mess and throwing pillows off the bed, filling the air with a joyful atmosphere.

……

More than an hour later.

This morning playful game, starring the "Charming Couple," ended with one of them running out of energy and having to call a truce.

period,

Both of them received a group text message from the production team coordinator: Meet for breakfast, then we'll head to the airport together.

They flew to Changsha to participate in the recording of "Happy Camp" and to promote "Love O2O" for the second time.

"Hmph! You win!"

Jing Tian, ​​panting, announced a ceasefire and sat up from the bed.

The silk quilt slipped completely off, but she didn't care much. Her slender, fair, porcelain-like feet groped for her slippers and stepped into them.

But after taking only two steps, her legs went weak, and she almost stumbled and fell to the ground. Fortunately, she managed to grab the edge of the bed in time.

"Don't get too cocky, I'll win someday!"

She bit her lower lip in a flustered manner, glared at Gu Qing with her watery eyes, and walked quickly toward the door connecting the two suites with still somewhat unsteady steps.

Pull open,

He slipped into his room and gently closed the door, blocking the view.

"He's both good and fun-loving."

Gu Qing shook her head.

immediately,

His gaze swept across the room.

The once tidy suite was now a mess, with traces of disorder everywhere.

This young lady... can really go a bit crazy when she gets going.

Gu Qing rubbed his temples, feeling a slight headache.

He got up and went to the bathroom to wash up.

As the warm water washed over his body, he belatedly realized that there were more than just the faint teeth marks from the earlier "revenge" on his skin.

In last night's confrontation,

There were some red or light marks on her shoulders, neck, and even waist, which were quite noticeable on her fair skin.

"...Is she a wolf? Why does she bite everywhere..."

Gu Qing looked at herself in the mirror. "If this were captured by sharp-eyed fans or the media, I don't know what kind of story they would make up."

Just to be on the safe side, he decided to dress more conservatively.

After washing up, he opened the wardrobe and added a light, casual off-white jacket to the outfit he had chosen the night before.

The job is considered complete once it's confirmed that it can cover up most of the traces.

He tidied up the room briefly, covering up any obvious traces, and then contacted the makeup artist who had accompanied him.

soon,

The makeup artist came into the room with her tools, skillfully dried his hair, and styled it in a clean and natural way. She also applied very light foundation and contouring to his face to improve his complexion.

Everything is ready.
Gu Qing checked the time, walked to the door connecting to the next room, and gently knocked: "Weiwei, are you ready? It's time to go down for breakfast."

The sound of a hairdryer and Jing Tian's somewhat indistinct voice came from inside the door.

"It was too noisy just now, I didn't hear you clearly."

Gu Qing turned the doorknob, pushed the door open, and revealed half of her body.

Jing Tian was sitting in front of the dressing table, with a female makeup artist standing behind her blowing her hair, and another assistant preparing cosmetics beside her.

"Hey, Master, you don't need to wait for me, go eat first."

Jing Tian saw him in the mirror, turned her head, and gave him a playful yet slightly mischievous smile, her voice clear and crisp:
"I'm full right now, not hungry at all." The room seemed to fall silent for a second as soon as she finished speaking. Even the whirring hairdryer seemed to pause for a moment.

The makeup artist who was blow-drying Jing Tian's hair and the assistant who was organizing her makeup bag maintained a professional attitude.

But his eyes and brows couldn't help but reveal a hint of understanding, excitement, and suppressed laughter as he watched the drama unfold, his gaze subtly sweeping between Gu Qing and Jing Tian.

Gu Qing: "..."

He felt a little embarrassed.

"Ahem... I'll be going now."

Gu Qing finished speaking quickly and almost immediately left the room, gently closing the door behind her.

Standing in the corridor, he let out a soft breath, shook his head, and turned to walk towards the elevator.

inside the room,
Watching Gu Qing's almost "fleeing" figure disappear behind the door, Jing Tian looked at herself in the mirror and happily raised her carefully drawn eyebrows.

"Hum~"

She hummed in high spirits, looking at herself in the mirror from left to right, "It's true, it seems even the great god isn't truly invincible... He's also afraid of being provoked directly."

"Good job, Sweetie. Little boys are afraid of this kind of thing."

"The more direct you are, the more shy they will be. Keep it up, win him over in one go."

The two female stylists shared their experience, and Da Tiantian listened very attentively.

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the other side,
Gu Qing and his assistant Zhao Ya came downstairs on time and went to the hotel restaurant for breakfast.

The large buffet restaurant was quiet, with only a few crew members dining.

Looking around, sure enough, he was still among the first to arrive.

In contrast, his "efficient" routine for getting ready to go out—washing, simple makeup, changing clothes—takes less than half an hour to appear refreshed and ready in front of others.

Other celebrities, especially female celebrities, didn't have such a "lightning-fast" response.

The lineup for this recording of "Happy Camp" in Changsha, in addition to him and Jing Tian, ​​who are the absolute core members, also includes two "connected" members - Zhou Ye and Zhang Jingyi.

Their inclusion in this important promotional trip was naturally the result of the two "bosses" working together to pull off this important event.

As Huangguo TV's flagship variety show, "Happy Camp" enjoys undeniable popularity and influence, making it a highly competitive platform for film and television promotion.

For newcomers like Zhou Ye and Zhang Jingyi, being able to step onto this stage is an extremely valuable opportunity for exposure.

Both Li Binbin and Zhou Xun have extraordinary relationships with Teacher He.

The former and Teacher He jointly invested in the catering business and are close business partners.

The latter and Teacher He are recognized in the entertainment industry as having a "divine friendship", and a single affectionate "Jiong Jiong" can express their friendship of many years.

With these two bigwigs stepping in to make the arrangements, Mr. He, who is considerate and always willing to mentor newcomers, naturally had no reason to refuse.

After finishing his breakfast, Gu Qing checked the time again. There was very little time left before the film crew was scheduled to depart for the airport.
However, Jing Tian, ​​Zhou Ye, and Zhang Jingyi were still nowhere to be seen at the restaurant entrance.

"You're not skipping breakfast again, are you?"

Gu Qing reluctantly got up, her gaze sweeping over the dazzling array of buffet items. She then instructed the waiter to pack three whole-wheat sandwiches and a skim milk set meal.

after that,

Gu Qing and Zhao Ya headed towards the hotel's underground parking garage. The film crew had arranged a spacious and comfortable Coaster minibus, and the driver was already in place.

Gu Qing boarded the bus first and chose a window seat in the second-to-last row.

Time ticked by, and just as the drivers began to crane their necks to look around...

"Here she comes, boss, Teacher Sweetie is here."

In the last minute before the departure deadline, Zhao Ya's eyes lit up, and she pointed towards the garage entrance, excitedly calling out in a low voice.

Looking out the car window, Gu Qing saw Jing Tian and the other two walking towards them together.

The car door opened, and the three of them filed in.

"Do you girls even time your makeup application perfectly?"

Gu Qing asked helplessly.

"You don't understand how troublesome it is for girls to wash their hair, I'm not going to tell you."

Da Tiantian said matter-of-factly, "Anyway, I wasn't late."

"Senior, I'm so sorry, I overslept."

Zhang Jingyi blushed and said shyly.

"Jingyi and I were so excited about recording Happy Camp last night that we didn't get to sleep until this morning."

Zhou Ye looked pitiful as he waved his hand playfully at Gu Qing above the car window, "Senior, look, I haven't even had time to put on makeup or eat yet."

Upon hearing the word "eat",

The once self-righteous young lady instantly lost her composure, her stomach growling, and she looked like a deflated balloon, pitifully turning her head to look at Gu Qing:

"I'm so hungry, expert! Do you have any candy?"

"Why eat candy so early in the morning? Eat rice."

Gu Qing took a packaged sandwich and milk from Zhao Ya behind her and handed it to Jing Tian.

Touching the still slightly warm packaging, Jing Tian paused for a moment, then looked down at the breakfast in her hand.
She suddenly looked up at Gu Qing, her beautiful phoenix eyes widening instantly, filled with surprise and disbelief.

Two blushes quickly rose on her fair, jade-like cheeks, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, her smile so bright it was dazzling.

"Master, did you bring this especially for me? You're so kind!"

Her voice unconsciously rose slightly, her joy almost overflowing.

This undisguised surprise and intimacy naturally caught the attention of Zhou Ye and Zhang Jingyi, who had just boarded the car and were still standing in the aisle in the front row.

The two girls glanced at the breakfast that Jing Tian was holding in the back row, which was clearly a carefully prepared meal, and their eyes flickered simultaneously.

"I wish my boyfriend could be like my senior... handsome and considerate."

Zhou Ye's envy was more overt, his lips slightly pouting;
Zhang Jingyi quickly lowered her head, concealing the fleeting sadness and deeper envy in her eyes, her fingers curling even tighter.

……

"Okay, okay, let's eat."

Gu Qing pushed away her close face and gestured to Zhao Ya at the same time.

He gestured for her to deliver the other two breakfasts.

Bringing breakfast was just a kind gesture from Gu Qing.

I didn't want to make Jing Tian jealous, or cause others to overthink things.

In front of the female lead he shared a bed with last night, he flirts with another girl, personally serves her breakfast, and reveals his "central air conditioning" (a term for a man who is nice to everyone) warm-hearted nature.

How incredibly carefree can someone be?

Aren't you afraid of getting stabbed?
In contrast to Gu Qing's clear-headed gaze,
Zhao Ya clearly misunderstood.

Is it inconvenient for the boss to come forward?
She casually picked up the two remaining breakfasts from the paper bag, cleverly concealed them to her side, then put on a warm smile and quickly walked over to Zhou Ye and Zhang Jingyi, who were still standing in the front aisle, looking somewhat bewildered.

"Ono, Shizui, sit in the front, the view is better there."

As she spoke, she shoved two breakfasts into their arms without warning, lowering her voice and speaking quickly in a volume only the three of them could hear.
"Eat quickly. The boss was worried that you might have low blood sugar because you were in a rush this morning and didn't have time to eat, so he specially asked me to get this from the restaurant."

Zhao Ya paused, then gestured towards Jing Tian in the back row with her lip, lowering her voice even further, "Don't let Teacher Tian see this, otherwise... well, it might be easy for you to... you know, right?"

She blinked, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye were taken aback at first, then looked down at the warm breakfast in their arms, both surprised and delighted.

So... the senior also remembered that they hadn't eaten breakfast!

This thoughtfulness and care filled both girls with joy.

They nodded quickly at Zhao Ya like chicks pecking at rice, indicating that they understood.

The two of them, holding their breakfasts, quickly sat down in the two adjacent seats in the front row. They even tilted their bodies slightly toward the window, using the backs of their chairs and their bodies to create a small "barrier" that completely blocked any possible view from the back row.

then,

They carefully opened the packaging and began to eat it in small bites.

Zhou Ye took a bite of his sandwich, his delicate features smiling. He winked at Zhang Jingyi beside him and mouthed, "How was the breakfast you were having?"

"Is it yummy?"

Zhang Jingyi's cheeks flushed slightly. She didn't respond, but she still nodded slightly.

"Senior...you're so sweet!"

……

The car started smoothly, drove out of the hotel garage, and merged into the morning traffic of Shanghai.

The assistant pulled down the sunshade on the car window, making the interior of the car softer and more private.

Jing Tian quickly finished her breakfast and sighed contentedly. The fatigue from getting up early to work and the belated drowsiness gradually crept in.

Her body went limp, and she instinctively rested her head gently on Gu Qing's shoulder, finding a comfortable position. Warm breath brushed against Gu Qing's neck, carrying the faint sweet scent of milk.

"Great God..."

Her eyes were half-closed, and her voice was slurred and sticky with sleepiness, like melted maltose, "Didn't you say before that you wanted to record that...that dance video with me to promote the show? You haven't forgotten, have you?"

"I haven't forgotten, but... the original song needs to be adapted, and I've already sent someone to do it."

Gu Qing felt the breathing on his shoulder ease slightly, and he said softly, "Go to sleep first, I'll teach you how to dance when we get to Changsha."

"Um……"

……

The dance video Gu Qing mentioned was naturally an adaptation of the theme song "A Smile That Captivates the City" from the drama "Love O2O".

Speaking of theme songs,
After the first two episodes aired, the song did not appear on the trending search list because no one bought trending searches.

It has already gone viral on major music charts.

The theme song for "The Next Second" is not well-known at present because there are no new episodes in the story.

It can be used as the opening and closing theme songs, and it debuted at the top two spots on various music charts.

A song by Gu Qing, borrowing from the theme song of Xiao Xiao Su's "A Smile That Captivates the City," is ranked first.

The other song expresses Gu Qing's remorse and fear of taking too much advantage of the situation.
So they arranged for the production team to find Wang Sulong to compose the ending theme song "Love O2O," which is adapted from "Exclusive Flavor," and gave him some writing fees.

This song is ranked second because it's a cover by Gu Qing.

These kinds of light and refreshing songs already have an audience.

The huge success of "Love O2O" in its previous life was inseparable from the promotion of its catchy theme song.

Whenever the male and female leads look into each other's eyes, the bright, cheerful, and youthful accompaniment adds another layer of sweetness to the atmosphere.

Gu Qing is going to teach Da Tian Tian the dance "A Smile That Captivates a City," which was a huge hit on short videos in her previous life.

Several of their videos have garnered over a million views.

One of them, the dance move of "lifting the hem of one's shirt to reveal abs," later became a required skill for the "super sweet" contestants on various boy group audition shows.

only,
Gu Qing had a small worry.

Using dance in promotional videos for a play has become almost the norm for press conferences and promotions by film crews in later generations.

The two people who first ignited this track had some subtle connections with him.

Gu Qing thought strangely:

"If I teach Weiwei too well, I'll raise the audience's standards too high."

"In the future... Yangzi and Xiao Liu won't get a lot of flak, will they?"

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...(End of chapter)