Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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"Stop right there!! Scatter! Scatter immediately!!"

Even Gu Qing's own bodyguards no longer cared about "civilized persuasion" or worrying about hurting these out-of-control fans.

With their superior physique and well-trained strength, they shouted angrily.

On one hand, it forcefully penetrated the crowd like a wedge, struggling to pull and push away those who were pressed against the vehicle body one by one.

An angry, middle-aged man may not be scary.
But when a dozen burly security guards and bodyguards with angry expressions exerted their strength at the same time, forming an irresistible torrent of power.

That fervent, blind collective sentiment was finally forcibly interrupted.

Some of the fans on the periphery were intimidated by this scene and began to back away.

"Brother!! Gu Qing, brother!! Please save me!! They're going to hurt me!!"

They struggled, trying to reach their hands toward the vehicle again, their eyes filled with tears as they looked through the closed windows, pleading for protection from Gu Qing inside.

The security guards who were holding them were furious, their faces turning ashen, especially after hearing these absurd remarks, they felt their spirits being polluted.

This kind of serious public safety incident caused by celebrities greeting people at the airport, especially when it involves top-tier celebrities like Gu Qing,
This situation proved to be quite troublesome and a headache for the officials who arrived later.

The scene was crowded and emotional, making it difficult to collect evidence, and most of the participants looked very young.

With great difficulty, thanks to the combined efforts of security personnel and others, a small safe area was cleared around the vehicle.

But those enthusiastic fans who were dispersed didn't actually leave; instead, they retreated to a distance of more than ten meters, still holding up their phones and cameras.
They frantically took photos of the van, trying to capture Gu Qing's figure inside the window. Although their shouts subsided, they continued.

Seeing this situation, the security guard in charge of handling the scene immediately ordered the driver to drive away.

We must not allow Gu Qing to get off the bus here again or stay for an extended period of time, so as to avoid causing another gathering and danger.

The vehicle started slowly.

With guidance and escort from security personnel, we made our way out of the airport area with difficulty.

Inside the car, Zhao Ya, still shaken, finally had a chance to carefully check on Gu Qing's condition.

When she saw Gu Qing's arm revealed after he rolled up his sleeves, tears welled up in her eyes.

She immediately remembered that during the most chaotic moment, it was Gu Qing who had shielded her with his hand.

"Driver! Don't go to the hotel arranged by the production team! Change course and go to the nearest and best hospital. Please be quick."

Zhao Ya's voice was trembling with tears.

"Sister Xiaoya, don't worry, it's just a minor injury, there's no blood at all."

Gu Qing had calmed down. He moved his wrist and found that apart from a slight burning pain, he was fine.

Compared to his own injury, he felt more heavy-hearted and confused.

He had witnessed countless scenes of fans greeting him at the airport and cheering enthusiastically.
But this is the first time he has experienced such a large-scale, completely out-of-control frenzy that seems to want to "devour" him alive.

Those faces contorted with extreme excitement so close to my eyes, the high-pitched, irrational screams, and that final attempt to overturn the vehicle…

If it were an artist with a weaker mental fortitude, it would likely leave them with severe psychological trauma.

"Boss, how can you say this is nothing?!"

Please don't think of them as too kind!
She grew increasingly angry as she spoke, her fury reaching a boiling point: "Investigate this! This must be investigated thoroughly!"

"Investigate?"

Gu Qing was not optimistic about the matter. "Sister Xiaoya, have you thought about how to pursue this?"

In the entertainment industry, similar incidents of frenzied airport greetings and mobs are not isolated cases, and even occur frequently.

In the end, however, most cases are resolved by the artist's studio issuing a statement "calling for rational idol worship" and then nothing more is done.

Is it that the artists and their teams don't want to investigate? Often, it's because they dare not, or are unable to, investigate further.

If legal action is taken against the fans, and the matter escalates,
The first wave of public opinion is often not to sympathize with the artist, but to label them as "occupying public resources," "disrupting order," and "mismanagement leading to fanatical behavior."

Then,

Labels such as "fan circle obsession" and "idol disqualification" will follow one after another, causing immeasurable damage to the public image of the artist.

The deeper reason is that

In today's entertainment industry, fans and idols have a highly intertwined and even interdependent relationship.

What sustains a top-tier influencer at the pinnacle of popularity certainly includes their work and public appeal.

But those who are the core members, willing to invest a lot of time, money and emotion, are precisely this group of "fanatics".

They would work day and night to control online comments, fight against negative publicity, and generate data; they would buy all the products their idols endorsed.
I will follow every event and performance, and I will support every aspect of my idol's career with real money.

The boundaries of these behaviors are actually very blurry.

therefore,

No artist within the traffic-driven system dares to truly stand against the collective of "fans".

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"Boss, even if we don't prosecute, surely we can make an example of her, publicly criticize and educate her, and have her record an apology video?!"

Zhao Ya thought of the person who started the hat-stealing incident, "It was the girl who first tried to snatch your hat. If she hadn't led the way, the others probably wouldn't have gone so crazy."
She must pay the price and issue a public apology in a video as a warning to others!
Otherwise, if people imitate this every time we pick someone up at the airport, and a stampede or something even more serious happens, how can we bear the responsibility?

Gu Qing did not object to this.

He nodded, then couldn't help but rub his temples.

The scene was so bizarre and terrifying that he still feels lingering fear to this day.

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On the way to the hospital,
Videos and photos related to Gu Qing's terrifying airport incident have spread rapidly online at the speed of a virus.
This instantly ignited the anger of all netizens who were following the matter, especially Gu Qing's fans.

"How is my little brother?! Is he hurt?! Oh my god, I saw so many people grabbing him in the video, I'm about to cry!"

"That scene was terrifying. I felt suffocated even through the screen. How scared and helpless my brother must have been..."

Many emotionally charged fans have started frantically making complaint calls.

The event generated unprecedented buzz, even overshadowing the news of Teacher Wang's concert.

More videos from the scene have surfaced, showing grotesque faces, hysterical screams, and the terrifying sight of vehicles being pushed and swayed, leaving countless passersby terrified.

"My goodness, is this what a fan meeting is like now? I thought the Warhammer universe had come to life."

"I know Gu Qinghuo, but this is too exaggerated."

"Don't these people go to work or school? Where do they find so much time to wait at the airport?"

"I feel like if Gu Qing hadn't run fast enough to get on the car, they would have torn her to shreds...!"

Public opinion was in uproar, and all sorts of sensational rumors began to emerge.

In pursuit of traffic, some marketing accounts have begun spreading false information such as "Gu Qing is seriously injured and unconscious," "Gu Qing's face was slashed and may be disfigured," and "Gu Qing was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment due to excessive shock."

This further exacerbated the panic among fans and the chaos of the incident.

This directly resulted in Gu Qing's phone ringing incessantly on the way to the hospital, vibrating almost non-stop.

The notification sounds from WeChat and SMS were continuous, and the number of unread messages soared rapidly.

"Oh no... when will we get back to normal?"

Gu Qing felt a headache coming on as she watched the familiar names and greetings popping up on the screen.

He handed his phone to Zhao Ya, "Sister Xiaoya, could you please reply to everyone for me and let them know I'm safe?"
I told everyone I was fine and had already left the scene to treat some minor scrapes, so no one would worry.

After explaining,
He also glanced down to check his pants and clothes, confirming that apart from the arm wounds and some messy wrinkles, there were no other "unsightly" tears.

At least you don't have to worry about being falsely accused by unscrupulous media of being "in a sorry state" or having "unexplained filth" in some place.

After completing a simple self-examination, they were guided by a nurse to a spacious and quiet VIP ward to rest and wait for a detailed examination by the doctor.

Gu Qing did indeed feel a wave of mental exhaustion. He leaned against the soft hospital bed, watching the unimportant news on TV, his eyelids gradually becoming heavy.

After a long and tiring day, the shock, the crowds, and the emotional ups and downs were quite exhausting.

He yawned and decided to take a short nap.

Zhao Ya quietly left the ward and began a difficult task in the corridor.

Responding to the flood of concerned phone calls and messages.

From friends and business partners to industry veterans and colleagues, almost half of the entertainment industry is asking about Gu Qing's situation.

What they didn't notice was that someone took a picture of Gu Qing entering the hospital and circulated it online.

Although it was only a back and side view, the location and time immediately made those marketing accounts spreading rumors of "serious injury" act like sharks smelling blood.
The more excited the audience was to process and spread the information, the more panicked they became.

some of,
The most panicked are the Running Man brothers who have already arrived at the "intensive training" or are on their way.

When the production team informed Deng Chao, Chen Chichi, and others of the news, their hearts were in their throats.

The subsequent sensational videos and increasingly outrageous rumors circulating online made them even more uneasy.

Whether they had already checked into the hotel or had just gotten off the plane, they almost unanimously made the same decision: to go find Gu Qing immediately!

"Little brother?! Little brother, where are you?!"

"How is Xiao Gu?! Where is he?!"

The first to arrive at the hospital were Deng Chao and Chen Chichi, who lived closest to the hospital.

The two, accompanied by their assistant, ran frantically, their faces filled with anxiety and worry, their foreheads covered in sweat.

Without waiting for Zhao Ya's explanation at the door, they pushed open the door to the VIP ward.

What came into view was Gu Qing lying quietly on the hospital bed, covered with a white blanket, her eyes closed, motionless.

The color drained from Deng Chao's face in an instant, and his eyes instantly reddened.

His lips trembled uncontrollably, and his voice choked with emotion: "Little...little brother..."

Chen Chichi was struck dumb, his chubby face filled with disbelief and grief. He cried out in a sob, "Xiao Gu! Xiao Gu, you can't be hurt!"

"Brother He, I'm counting on you to carry me to the King rank! We agreed to play together in August!!!"

Zhao Ya, who had followed them in, was stunned by their grief-stricken appearance and asked, "Um... teachers, my boss... I think he's not dead... right?"

Perhaps it was the familiar noise that made Gu Qing, who was a light sleeper, frown and slowly open her eyes.

He propped himself up somewhat blankly, looking at Deng Chao and Chen He at the door, who seemed to be frozen in place.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating Gu Qing's slightly confused but clearly vibrant face.

The three of them locked eyes, and the air suddenly fell silent.

Deng Chao & Chen He: "..."

"Brother Chao, Brother Chichi, how did you find your way here?"

Gu Qing excitedly threw off the covers, got out of bed nimbly, and opened her arms to give her two older brothers a reunion hug.

"Xiao Gu, you...you're not dead?"

Chen Chichi blinked, his face still contorted with grief, his expression frozen in a comical way.

"Xiao Gu, are you alright?!"

Deng Chao also came to his senses, rushed forward, grabbed Gu Qing's shoulders and looked her up and down carefully, his voice still trembling with lingering fear, "Online...online they all say you were seriously injured and rushed to the emergency room!"

When his gaze fell on the purplish-blue scratches on Gu Qing's arm, which had been treated but were still clearly visible, he noticed...
He gasped, heartbroken. "This...this was all done by those lunatics?!"

"It's really nothing, it doesn't hurt anymore."

Gu Qing smiled and said, "It's just that the fans were too enthusiastic and got a little out of control."

"This is called passion?! This is called brutality!"

Chen Chichi leaned closer, pointing at the scars on Gu Qing's arm, indignantly saying, "What kind of fans 'love' their idol this much? They're probably just trying to use you to practice the Nine Yin White Bone Claw, aren't they?!"

was saying,

Three more heads, panting and covered in sweat, peeked into the ward. They were Li Chen, Zheng Kai, and Wang Zhulan.

Is this the one?

"Yes, yes, the nurse said it was VIP number 65!"

"Xiao Gu! Xiao Gu, how are you?!"

The three of them hurriedly squeezed in, their eyes immediately locking onto Gu Qing.

"Brother Chen! Brother Kai! Brother Zulan!"

Gu Qingxin waved happily. But the next second,
Li Chen (letting out a long sigh of relief): "Xiao Gu, you're not dead?"

Zheng Kai (slips out): "Xiao Gu, how come you're still alive?"

Wang Zhulan (following closely behind): "Xiao Gu, you... (glancing at Deng Chao and Chen Chichi, swallowing back the question 'Are you alright?')"

Gu Qing: "..."

What exactly happened online?
The misunderstanding cleared up

The atmosphere in the ward instantly shifted from somber to lighthearted and boisterous.

The brothers surrounded Gu Qing, expressing their lingering fear and concern all at once.

"You really scared us to death, little brother!"

Deng Chao was still shaken. "From now on, when you go out, you need double the number of bodyguards! Don't care what others say about you being arrogant; safety comes first!"

“Exactly, you’re different from us old folks. When we go out, hardly anyone follows us around,” Zheng Kai chimed in.

"What are you talking about! Who's old? And why don't I have any female fans anymore?"

"Big Black Bull, all you have is protein powder, where did you get your female fans?!"

Chen Chichi stabbed him in the back.

"Hahahaha!"

A burst of cheerful laughter filled the ward, dispelling the previous tension and gloom.

Worried that Gu Qing was too frightened to need rest, Deng Chao and the others forcibly pressed him back onto the bed. They then dragged over chairs and sat in a circle, beginning to recount the outrageous rumors they had heard on the road, teasing each other.
It seems like everyone has returned to the days when they used to joke and play around during breaks in the filming of Running Man.

In this relaxed atmosphere, the door to the ward was gently pushed open once again.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.

Liu Shishi was standing at the door, one hand still holding onto the door frame, breathing slightly out of her mind.

She had clearly arrived in a great hurry; her smooth, short hair was now somewhat disheveled, with a few strands sticking to her smooth forehead and fair cheeks with sweat.

Her eyes, usually calm and serene like autumn water, were now filled with lingering panic and anxiety. The moment her gaze fell upon Gu Qing on the hospital bed, it was as if a taut string suddenly snapped open.

Her eyes reddened visibly, and the tears that had been building up rolled down her cheeks without warning.

"Senior Sister?"

Gu Qing was stunned for a moment.

He didn't have time to react further.

Next second,
Suddenly, darkness fell before my eyes, and my cheek was enveloped in a soft embrace that was warm and had a faint fragrance.

"Why didn't you call back... Were you trying to scare me to death?!"

Liu Shishi's voice was visibly choked with sobs and trembling; her arms were clenched tightly, as if afraid that if she loosened her grip, the person before her would vanish.
"Everyone online is saying... saying..."

The words that followed were choked by an even stronger torrent of tears, turning into silent sobs.

Her usual aloof and self-possessed image vanished at this moment, leaving only utter worry and lingering fear.

Deng Chao, Chen Chichi, and the others quickly exchanged a knowing look, then stood up silently and in perfect unison, slipping out of the ward one after another.

Chen Chichi, who was leaving last, thoughtfully closed the door behind him, leaving the room quiet.

"I...I have my phone with Sister Xiaoya. She was just checking it and didn't have time to look at it."

Gu Qing was a little dazed by her hug, but she could clearly feel the slight trembling of her body and the dampness on her shoulders.

He slowly lifted his head from her embrace, gently wiping away the tears that kept rolling down her face, and softened his voice to comfort her.

"Senior Sister, I'm really fine. Look, the doctor said it's just a superficial injury, and I'm perfectly healthy."

He even deliberately moved his arm to prove that he was alright.

Liu Shishi followed his movement and looked at his arm. The glaring bruises and the color of the disinfectant stood out starkly against Gu Qing's fair skin.

"This... how can you call this nothing?"

Liu Shishi's tears fell even harder. She loosened her embrace, sat down on the edge of the bed, and carefully took Gu Qing's uninjured hand; his fingertips were icy cold.
"You're always like this; when you encounter problems, you always keep them to yourself and never tell me."

His tone conveyed concern, but also a hint of barely perceptible resentment.

"I didn't," Gu Qing instinctively protested.

"You have!"

Liu Shishi raised her tearful eyes and glared at him.

“…Okay, I have it.”

Gu Qing readily agreed and immediately lowered his head to admit his mistake, displaying a proper attitude.

Look at his "obedient" and remorseful appearance,

Liu Shishi's heart softened again, her tears subsided slightly, and she asked softly, "Does it still hurt?"

"It hurts so much!"

Gu Qing held up her injured arm in front of her and looked at her expectantly.

A faint blush rose to Liu Shishi's pale cheeks.

She pursed her lips, naturally lowered her head, leaned close to Gu Qing's arm, parted her lips slightly, and gently and earnestly blew on the wounds.

The warm breath brushed against the burning, stinging skin, bringing a slight coolness and an indescribable itch.

Gu Qing felt a mix of helplessness and tenderness as she felt the gentle touch on her arm and the woman's face so close to hers.

He discovered that his senior sister was a somewhat contradictory person.

She has a quiet personality and longs to be carefully and tenderly cared for.

But when you actually take care of her in that "mature man" way in every way, she sometimes feels a little uncomfortable and may even quietly distance herself.

in contrast,

She seemed to enjoy occasionally playing the role of the "older sister," finding in him a sense of being relied upon and needed.

At the same time, she wanted to try her best to maintain her composure and "authority" as the "older sister".

The result is,

Gu Qing often needs to seamlessly switch between the "calm and reliable" mode and the "teasing and tactful younger brother" mode, depending on the situation.

It's contradictory, but... it's also quite cute.

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Outside the ward door,

The "eavesdropping team," led by Deng Chao, pressed their ears against the door, trying to catch any sounds coming from inside.

Chen He lowered his voice and winked, "Hey, do you think anything will happen to me and Shishi inside...?"

Zheng Kai said with an upright expression, "What could possibly happen? This is a hospital."

Deng Chao chuckled mischievously, "It's more convenient at the hospital..."

Li Chen scoffed: "Disgusting! Vulgar! Can't you guys have some healthy thoughts?"

Wang Zhulan raised her index finger: "Shh—it seems there's no sound? Is that right..."

As the group strained to listen, the door was suddenly pulled open from the inside.

Liu Shishi had composed herself; apart from her eyes still being slightly red, she had basically returned to her usual self.

Gu Qing followed behind her, the wound on his arm now covered by his sleeve again.

"you……"

Gu Qing stared at the stack of heads piled up like a human pyramid at the door, speechless for a moment.

Deng Chao and the others immediately stood up straight, giving each other an awkward but polite smile: "Haha, we were just about to go in and see if you needed anything..."

"Since everything's alright now, well, the production team just called and they've arranged for someone to meet us downstairs."

Now that it was confirmed that Gu Qing was alright, everyone was relieved.

quickly,

After the doctor examined her wound thoroughly and treated it again, Gu Qing was discharged from the hospital.

at the same time,

After learning about the terrifying incident at the airport, Wu Tong was so frightened that he almost lost his mind.

Although this incident didn't occur during filming, Gu Qing's accident happened on his way to film the show, so he can't escape the blame.

He dispatched almost all the security vehicles and personnel that the production team could mobilize to the hospital to ensure that every guest, especially Gu Qing, could leave safely.

The convoy heading to the hotel where the recording would take place was a grand procession.

Gu Qing and Liu Shishi rode in the same car, while Zhao Ya sat in the passenger seat.

After the vehicle has been driving smoothly,
Zhao Ya turned around, her expression somewhat complicated: "Boss, I have good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?"

"Good news."

Gu Qing leaned back in her chair, a tomboy resting her head on her shoulder.

"The identity of the fan who led the charge in stealing your hat has been found."

"..."

Gu Qing was speechless.

This... is really impossible to select.

"Let her record an apology video. Let her follow public order and not blindly follow celebrities. If we pursue this further... then I'll stop following her."

Gu Qing said.

"Oh, right, boss, Brother Xu said he needs a few photos of your injured arm so he can release a press release."

Zhao Ya hurriedly added.

This could be a great opportunity for marketing to garner sympathy.

When their own boss posts a photo of his arm, fans are bound to cry their eyes out.

“Tell Brother Xu not to use my injury for marketing.”

Without even thinking, Gu Qing said directly, "Fans will feel sorry for me when they see me injured, but they will also be angry."

"boss…"

Zhao Ya was somewhat reluctant.

"Sister Xiaoya,"

Gu Qing shook her head, her voice low, "We'll hire more professional bodyguards in the future to strengthen our security. As for the fans..."

He paused, his gaze fixed on the rapidly receding street scene outside the car window, his expression somewhat complicated.

With the solid audience appeal and national recognition he has accumulated through a series of hit works,

In fact, it's time to gradually move away from the pure "traffic" track and shift towards the "actor" model, which relies more on works and reputation.

The increase or decrease in the number of fans no longer has a significant impact on his career.

He could have handled these things more forcefully and ruthlessly.

but……

Many images uncontrollably surfaced in Gu Qing's mind: the young faces at the airport in his early days, holding up simple signs and shouting his name to encourage him;

When faced with a wave of online attacks, the IDs that clumsily but desperately defended him and fought back against the attacks online;
They were filled with anticipation and excitement when each of their works was released and broadcast, both in theaters and in front of screens, and cheered with joy after the broadcast ended.

And then there are the private messages and comments that he sent, which gave him courage and joy because of his music and his roles…

Gu Qing's love for his fans cannot be translated into personal feelings; he only has memories of the 'group'.

Conflicting feelings towards the complex group of "fans".

If we say,
Gu Qing found it difficult to ask him to draw a clear line today.

He wouldn't let one obsessive fan affect his feelings towards the rest of his fans.

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...(End of this chapter)