Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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"Gu Qing, do you want the role?"

After sending the message, Liu Tianxian nervously turned her phone face down on the sofa.

She stared at the pattern on the chandelier on the ceiling, her heart pounding like a restless kitten, its paws gently scratching at her.

I was both looking forward to it and afraid that he would actually reply with "not interested" or something even more infuriating.

Time passed by, and the phone remained silent, like a mere decoration.

Just as she thought Gu Qing wouldn't reply tonight and was about to get up and go back to her room, attributing her inexplicable emotions to "after-effects of variety shows" and "late-night emo"—

"Ding~"

The notification sound of the new message was particularly clear in the quiet living room.

Liu Tianxian's heart skipped a beat, and she almost instantly sat up, grabbing her phone.

The screen lit up, but the sender was not Gu Qing.

"Princess Sissi, what are you doing? (Peeking out.jpg)"

It was her "best friend"—Da Mimi—who was far away in another film crew but seemed to always be online gossiping.

The subtle expectation that had just begun to rise in Liu Tianxian's heart deflated like a punctured balloon.

She tapped the chat window, preparing a listless reply.

Yang Mi's side has been bombarding us with a barrage of messages, fully demonstrating her keen sense of gossip and enthusiasm for sharing, as the "number one gossipmonger in the entertainment industry":
"Have you been watching Gu Qing's new drama? 'Love O2O'?!"

"And tonight's Happy Camp! Did you watch it?!"

"There's juicy gossip! Big gossip!! (Excitedly rubbing hands.gif)"

"Shockingly shocking news! Guaranteed ripe!"

Between the lines, there's an air of smug satisfaction, as if to say, "I've got the core secrets, come ask me!"

Looking at this string of messages, Liu Tianxian could almost picture Yang Mi on the other side of the screen, perhaps just off-set or lying in a hotel bed, her eyes shining, eager to share the gossip with others.

She couldn't help but smile, and the loneliness she felt from sulking alone earlier was somewhat relieved.

Indeed, gossip is one of the best remedies for emotional distress.

She adjusted her posture, picked up a soft cushion, and slowly typed a reply:
"I just finished watching the drama, and I also watched Happy Camp."

"Honey, the 'big scoop' you mentioned... could it be that you think Gu Qing and Jing Tian are really dating?"

"Yes!!!"

"Sissi, great minds think alike! You also think there's something off about those two, right?!"

"With my experience in love... I mean, with my vast knowledge of people, I can tell there's definitely something going on between them! That look in their eyes, that atmosphere—they might fool others, but they can't fool me!"

Yang Mi's words were as exaggerated and confident as ever: "On the show, we were nose to nose, our breaths were almost intertwined, what were we trying to do?"
Do you really want to perform a sequel to an idol drama right here and now? (Rolls eyes)

"But speaking of which... Gu Qing actually likes Jing Tian's type? A sweet, cute, innocent girl?"
Tsk tsk, I don't quite understand.

I thought he'd prefer someone with more... a strong personality?

The following sentence carries a subtle, complex emotion that she herself may not have fully realized.

Liu Tianxian caught the subtle subtext behind that "lack of understanding," her beautiful eyes darting around with a mischievous smile as she deliberately asked:
"Honey~ Why do I smell a hint of sourness in your words?"

"You're not... jealous of Gu Qing, are you? (mischievous grin)"

She hadn't forgotten that her best friend had "coincidentally" or "created opportunities" to appear in the same frame as Gu Qing on various occasions since a few years ago. In interviews, she had also expressed her admiration many times and even offered to collaborate with her.

However, Gu Qing always seemed to maintain just the right distance, polite but aloof, making him impossible to avoid.

For Da Mimi, who has always been successful with the opposite sex and considers herself to be extremely charming, this is undoubtedly a series of small "setbacks".

Although Yang Mi never admits it, Liu Tianxian, as her best friend, can sense her subtle resentment.

Sure enough, that sentence seemed to have triggered something.

"Sissi! What nonsense are you talking about?"

Yang Mi's message was filled with exasperation: "I'd be jealous of him?! Are you kidding me! What kind of men haven't I seen?"

Boys like him, I could snap my fingers and have as many as I wanted, right? Humph!

A typical combination of "three denials" and "saving face with skill".

Liu Tianxian looked at the bright red "cleaver" emoji on the screen and the slightly exaggerated statement, and laughed so hard her shoulders shook.

The slight frustration that had arisen from Gu Qing and Jing Tian's interaction seemed insignificant in the face of her best friend's "breakdown" reaction.

She went along with what the other person said and coaxed them:

"Yes, yes, yes, our Mimi is the most charming! Everyone loves her, and flowers bloom for her~ (hugs)"

After laughing,

She couldn't suppress her curiosity, so she straightened her expression and asked, "But seriously, Mimi, you're very 'experienced.' Based on your understanding of men, why do you think Gu Qing would... well, maybe like a girl like Jing Tian?"

"Sisi!! Are you trying to rebel today, you little brat?! What do you mean by 'experienced'?!"

Yang Mi sent a string of "anger" messages, then seemed to adjust her state and adopted the tone of an "emotional expert" analyzing the case: "Alright, since you humbly asked for advice, I'll analyze it for you."

In my opinion, there are only two reasons.

"Which two? (Pricks up ears)"

Liu Tianxian cooperated and pressed for answers.

"First, the simplest reason is 'love grows over time'! They're in love every day on screen, and they also spend several months together off-screen. Plus, they're young, so it's like dry wood meeting a raging fire... no, I mean, they're mutually attracted. It's hard not to fall in love with each other."

Yang Mi's analysis sounded quite reasonable: "As for the second point..."

She paused, as if organizing her thoughts for a more concise explanation, "I think it's because that kid is 'starved for love'!"

"Huh? Needing love?"

Liu Tianxian blinked, her mind a little blank; this answer was somewhat beyond her expectations.

She scratched her head subconsciously, a few strands of hair sticking up mischievously, and asked blankly, "What does this mean? He has so many fans who shout that they love him every day, how could he lack love?"

"Oh, it's not that kind of love."

Yang Mi typed: "It's the concrete, gentle, and considerate care from the people around me!"

Young boys, especially someone like Gu Qing, may seem aloof and capable of handling everything on their own, but they might actually be quite fragile inside.

I just love Jing Tian – she's plump, fair-skinned, beautiful, and has big, sweet eyes. Look at all the female celebrities he's close to, aren't they all this type?

After the analysis,
Yang Mi didn't forget to save face, adding: "That's why he has bad taste. He doesn't understand the goodness of 'older sister' at all. Mature, independent, charming, and supportive older sister in your career, how wonderful!"
"A little brat is just a little brat!"

"So fragrant, honey, you smell the best!"

Looking at this long, "profound" analysis, Liu Tianxian felt that Mimi was "smuggling in her own agenda," but some parts seemed to make sense.

She suppressed a laugh and replied:
"I agree with you, Gu Qing is just a brat, his judgment is terrible! (Shakes hands)"

The two women chatted on their phones, teasing each other about Gu Qing and giving each other a good talking-to.

Liu Tianxian's eyes darted around, and she suddenly had a mischievous thought. She deliberately asked:

"But Mimi, since you said Gu Qing is 'lacking in love' and likes gentle and considerate women... then why doesn't he approach you?"

"why?"

Yang Mi was a little taken aback.

A sly smile curved Liu Tianxian's lips as she typed rapidly, sending:
"Because you're 'big' Mimi~ (doge) (doge)"

The phrase is a double entendre, implying a subtle yet rapid speed.

"You're something else! Liu Qianqian!!!"

Yang Mi on the other end of the screen clearly understood instantly, sending a row of "bomb" and "hammer" emojis, "I think you're asking for it! You want to call me 'Mommy' too, don't you?! (whip)"

"Hahaha~"

Liu Tianxian, holding her phone, laughed so hard on the spacious sofa that she almost rolled off.

After a round of laughter and some "deep" gossip about crickets, Liu Tianxian felt much more cheerful.

Sure enough, venting and chatting with my best friend is so much fun!
She planned to say goodnight to Mimi, then go back to her room for a good night's sleep, leaving all the messy thoughts of the night behind.

Just as her fingertip touched the input box, ready to type—

"Ding~"

Another brand new notification sound.

This time, the name that popped up on the screen made her heart skip a beat.

Junior brother: "What?"

The two extremely simple words, even the punctuation marks, exude a kind of Gu Qing-style languid indifference.

But Liu Tianxian's eyes lit up instantly, and she almost instinctively picked up her phone to reply.

But as soon as she stretched out her finger, the "earnest teachings" from Yang Mi echoed in her mind.

"Sissi, men are unreliable. From now on, let's strive to be the leading ladies!"

"Yes, I'm the leading lady, I can't lose face!"

She silently told herself, her brows furrowed, and remained silent for several seconds.
Liu Tianxian then typed out her reply in a serious manner, word by word, trying to make herself appear very "manly" and unintentional:
"What...are you doing?"

send.

Then hold your breath and wait.

A few seconds later, Gu Qing replied, still brief:
Gu Qing: "..."

"Don't you have a job?"

Liu Tianxian: "..."

Looking at the ellipsis and the question that followed, which could be described as a "straight man's attack", Liu Tianxian felt a surge of hot blood rush to her head, and the calm she had just carefully cultivated was instantly shattered!

"You're the one who doesn't have a job!!!"

She pressed her fingertips so hard it almost pierced the screen.
"I'm incredibly busy at work every day!!!"

The schedule is packed!!!

After typing those two sentences, she looked around aggressively, trying to find evidence to support her "busyness".

What comes into view is: plush toys scattered everywhere, several chewed-up teething toys, and snack wrappers still lying around on the coffee table.

And the soft, but definitely not "business-ready" loungewear I've been wearing all day...

His previous arrogance deflated like a balloon pricked by a needle. A sense of guilt crept into his heart.

She deflated, hesitated for a moment on the screen, deleted the overly excited exclamation mark, and added somewhat hesitantly:
"...I just finished!"

Fortunately,

Gu Qing didn't seem to delve into what she was "busy" with.

This time, he sent a voice message.

Liu Tianxian quickly opened the phone and held it close to her ear.

Gu Qing's voice, somewhat hoarse and clearly tired, came through the receiver, with a slight background noise from a moving vehicle.

"Thank you for your hard work. I just finished work too and saw your message, senior sister."

"No...it's okay."

Liu Tianxian frantically pressed the voice button, wanting to say something comforting or caring, but for a moment she didn't know what to say, and even stuttered a little when she opened her mouth:
"You...you've had a tough time too."

He paused for a moment, then, feeling it was too dry, quickly added more.

"Ping, remember to get some rest."

After saying that, I was about to send it, but I immediately realized that my tone was not natural enough.

She quickly chose to "withdraw," then cleared her throat, adjusted her breathing and tone, trying to make her voice sound gentler and more composed, and re-recorded:

"You should also take care of yourself and not overwork yourself."

I feel much better this time. Send.

quickly,

Gu Qing replied again, still via voice message, sounding even more tired: "Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister. Is there anything else? I won't be looking at my phone when I get back to the hotel; I want to go to sleep early."

His pleasant voice came through the electricity, low and husky with a candid weariness that inexplicably softened one's heart.

Remembering the "real business" she had with him, Liu Tianxian quickly pressed the voice call button, her tone becoming more serious:
There is one thing.

Junior brother, I have a movie script that has been approached by Alibaba Pictures. It's a fantasy film called "Three Lives Three Worlds" and it's about to be approved.

I think the script and the characters are pretty good, and I was wondering... would you be interested in taking a look? Perhaps we could collaborate.

finished,

She found the electronic script summary that Sister Zhao had sent her earlier and sent it to Gu Qing. Meanwhile,

After taking a flight and filming for a day in Hengdian, Gu Qing saw this document on her way back to the hotel.

"Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms? Or the movie version?"

Gu Qing glanced at it, her eyelids twitching slightly.

What kind of taste is this in choosing scripts...?

If he remembers correctly,

After filming this movie,

Not only did it directly destroy Yoko's dream of becoming a movie star, it also blocked Liu Yifei's path to becoming a movie star.
It wasn't until 20 years later that a foreign-invested film, "Mulan," was made.

Since then, he has switched to television dramas.

The most memorable scene in the entire movie was actually Yoko's ingenious idea, her own creation: the 'noodle-pulling' dance.

just,

"Why are there three scripts?"

Gu Qing asked, puzzled.

"Of course, 'Three Lives Three Worlds' will be made into three parts."

Liu Tianxian explained with a smile, "Past life, present life, and future life. When the project was first proposed, it was said that if the movie did well at the box office, it would be a trilogy."

"It sounds pretty romantic, doesn't it?"

"...Yes, it's quite 'romantic'."

"So, do you want to come and film?"

Liu Tianxian looked forward to asking.

"Senior sister...you're late."

"I'm late?"

Liu Tianxian was taken aback. She had considered that Gu Qing might decline on the grounds of scheduling conflicts or unsuitable roles, but what did "too late" mean?
Has someone else already contacted him?

Are there any other alternatives with Alibaba?
still is……

Just as she was lost in thought, another message from Gu Qing came in.

This time it wasn't text, but a long screenshot.

Liu Tianxian clicked on the screenshot with a puzzled look and zoomed in—

Above the chat history, the nickname is clearly visible: Honey Sister.

The following dialogue made Liu Tianxian's eyes widen instantly, and her expression changed from doubt to surprise, and then to an indescribable "absurdity" and "anger"!
Honey Sister: "Great God, Great God, Xiao Nai, Great God, Gu Qing, Little Brother~ (Cute) (Cute)"

"Please pay attention to my sister. (Poor thing) (Poor thing)"

(Some time passed, possibly because Gu Qing didn't reply)
"Hey little brother, are you free later? How about we work together on a TV series? (starry-eyed)"

"The pay is absolutely negotiable, I'd even take no pay, as long as you'll act!"

"I've sent you the script for 'Eternal Love'. Take a look at it when you have time. It's a TV series! The script is very solid."

"Let me think about it, let me think about it~ (whining and rolling around in a cute pout)"

Liu Tianxian: "…………"

silence.

Dead silence.

The only sound in the living room was the soft purring of the cat, Xiaomi.

Liu Tianxian stared at the screenshot, looking at it three times. Her blood rushed to her head, and her fair cheeks flushed slightly from the excitement.

Big! Honey! Honey!
Is this right? !

Is that right?!
One second she was passionately complaining to me about how Gu Qing "has bad taste" and "this little brat doesn't understand how good his older sister is."
The next second you're secretly running off to beg for a collaboration, all sweet talk and cuteness?! And it's the TV series version of the same IP?!

Where's the "leading lady style" you taught me?!
What happened to what you told me about "men being unreliable"?!
So what are you doing now?!
Liu Tianxian felt her fist harden, and she really wanted to make a phone call immediately and give that "bad woman" a "friendly" interrogation.

She took several deep breaths and typed a question:

"...You said yes to her?"

Gu Qing replied quickly, her voice filled with drowsiness and a hint of helplessness:
"No. I declined Sister Mi's offer."

My schedule is too full. Filming for "Duckweed" is currently in a crucial phase, and afterwards I also have to coordinate with promotional activities for "Love O2O."

Another movie is releasing at the end of July, which also requires promotional work, and there are already a ton of engagements scheduled for August and September...

I recently received initial contact from the Spring Festival Gala production team, and I'll have to go to rehearsals every few days from now on.

I have some spare time, but to actually carve out a full period of time to film, it will be at least three months from now.

Hearing Gu Qing clearly reject Yang Mi, Liu Tianxian finally felt a little better.

"OK then……"

Liu Tianxian was somewhat disappointed, but she also knew that what Gu Qing said was true; the schedules of top-tier celebrities were indeed packed like that.

"Although the filming period for movies is shorter than that for TV series, it still takes one or two months to complete."

Alibaba... probably won't wait that long.

She knew that even if Gu Qing was a top star, it was almost impossible for the entire crew to wait for one actor for two or three months in the face of a big project with capital investment.

"Brother, you should rest first. Be careful while filming."

"Thank you, senior sister. Good night." Gu Qing's reply was brief.

After saying goodbye,

Liu Tianxian suddenly punched the sofa with her fist.
"Honey!!"

She was extremely embarrassed and angry, and wanted to confront him immediately.

I can switch to the interface, but I feel that's not quite right.

Regardless, Gu Qing still decisively rejected Yang Mi.

"Maybe Mimi came to me to complain because Gu Qing rejected her."

"My junior brother didn't agree to her request, so why should I be angry?"

Liu Tianxian comforted herself by making a self-justifying statement, ignoring the timeline of the screenshot. Her mood improved considerably, and she picked up Xiaomi and went into her room: "Go to sleep, go to sleep."

……

——Hengdian.

The van that Gu Qing was in slowly pulled up in front of the hotel where she was staying.

A day of shooting and long-distance location travel left him exhausted, and his eyelids were drooping.

As soon as I stepped into the lobby, my phone vibrated. It was a message from director Han Han:

"Young boy, the crew is rescheduling tomorrow. We'll mainly be filming Tai Lang's solo scenes and some supporting characters' scenes. I'm giving you a day off so you can rest and recharge."

Upon seeing the words "holiday," Gu Qing's drowsy nerves immediately snapped awake, and her sleepiness dissipated considerably.

In the tight shooting schedule, even a full day of rest is extremely precious.

"Understood, thank you, Director!"

Gu Qing replied quickly, her steps becoming lighter.

Back in the room, before he could even enjoy the joy of this "vacation," his assistant Zhao Ya followed him in, holding a tablet computer, to report on work.

Gu Qing rubbed her temples helplessly and slumped into the sofa: "Speak, what else is there? Keep it brief."

"Boss, it's about the League of Legends All-Star exhibition match in August."

Zhao Ya opened her tablet. "The official selection of guests has been basically finalized."

"Well, who is it?"

Gu Qing asked with her eyes closed, though she already had a guess in her mind.

Zhao Ya carefully observed his expression before whispering, "It's... Chris Wu. The official news is..."
He will be teaming up with popular contestants from the show "The Rap of China" to participate.

"It's really him."

Gu Qing opened her eyes, her face showing little surprise.

Without Zhou Dong's participation, this is the only one in the domestic entertainment industry who can rival him in terms of popularity, media attention, and the desire to "associate with e-sports".

"Boss, aren't you angry? When Chairman Zhou was here before, this position..." Zhao Ya was somewhat surprised by his calmness.

"There's nothing to be angry about; it's a normal business choice."

Gu Qing waved her hand, signaling her to continue, "Is there anything else?"

"Yes," Zhao Ya nodded.
"The League of Legends team is very keen for you to create a theme song for this year's All-Star event, or more broadly, for the game."

"They offered this number—" she gestured.
"The single creation fee plus licensing fee is currently the highest in the industry. In addition, the performance fee is calculated separately, and it is also definitely a top-tier appearance fee."

They cordially invite you to perform this new song live on the day of the celebrity exhibition match.

"500 million plus 200 million... Tencent is still rich and powerful."

Gu Qing smiled and asked, "Will Chris Wu also have a performance segment?"

"Yes."

Zhao Ya confirmed, "From what I understand, he should be performing his own rap songs."

Tencent is probably trying to create buzz and comparisons through this, and generate hype.

This is a very common marketing tactic.

Gu Qing nodded, indicating that he understood.

He didn't feel much about competing or comparing himself to Chris Wu.

"Anything else? Tell me everything in one go."

"Two more things."

Zhao Ya spoke faster, "Boss, the game 'Honor of Kings,' which you endorse, is also planning to organize an all-star exhibition match in October, and you've been internally selected as the captain."

You can arrange your own friends in the industry as teammates, or the official organization can send celebrities.

same,

They also wanted a game theme song composed and performed by you for season promotion, and they were willing to pay the highest price.

As Gu Qing listened, he began to think about music related to Honor of Kings.

"at last,"

Zhao Ya flipped to the last item in the memo: "The premiere of 'Wolf Warrior 2' will be held in Shanghai on the 27th of this month."

Teacher Wu Jing called personally, saying he hoped you, boss, would go and support him.

He said, "I'm scared when I'm alone."

"Brother Jing is afraid? He's probably afraid of the box office failure."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing chuckled. He rubbed his throbbing temples and sighed, "It's all work... Sister Xiaoya, do you have any lighthearted or fun news? Let me catch my breath."

Seeing that her boss did indeed look tired, Zhao Ya thought for a moment, then her eyes lit up and she smiled, "There really is one that doesn't count as work-related news."

Boss, I overheard a crew member chatting this afternoon and they mentioned that Sichun (Li Sichun) is currently filming in Hengdian!

It's not far from our film set; it's about a half-hour drive.

"Is Sister Ma in Hengdian?"

Gu Qing immediately perked up, her eyes brightening.

Seeing old friends during a busy and tiring work break is definitely a happy thing.

"Row!"

Gu Qing patted the sofa armrest, seemingly dispelling his weariness. "We have a day off tomorrow, let's go see her!"

We'll drive there, don't tell anyone, give her a surprise.

"Okay, boss, I'll arrange it right away."

Zhao Ya smiled too. Seeing Gu Qing's relaxed and expectant expression made her happy.

"Sister Ma is filming a drama in Hengdian. What drama is she filming? I have no recollection of it at all."

Gu Qing pondered with curiosity.

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...(End of chapter)