Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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After a long journey by car, escorted by the production team's tight security, the group finally arrived safely at their hotel.

Wu Tong, along with several core staff members, was already waiting at the hotel lobby entrance.

As soon as Gu Qing got out of the car, he immediately greeted her with a beaming smile, his attitude almost exaggeratedly attentive:
"Oh, Xiao Gu, you've finally arrived safely! We were so worried about you the whole way."

Wu Tong rubbed his hands together, looking Gu Qing up and down, his tone full of lingering fear and concern, "You weren't frightened again, were you? How's your wound being treated?"

I know a good doctor. If you feel unwell, just tell me and I'll take you for a full checkup right away. You really can't let injuries or illnesses fester...

Gu Qing maintained a polite but slightly distant smile, patiently listening to Wu Tong's "concern and concern," and responded appropriately to each question: "Thank you for your concern, Director Wu. It's all been taken care of, there's nothing serious, and it won't affect the recording."

He knew perfectly well that Wu Tong's talk about considering injuries was utter nonsense.

From the private complaints of their own Chao Ge and Chi Chi, etc.

Gu Qing had long known that Wu Tong, as a director, could sometimes be too "aggressive" in pursuit of program effects and ratings.
Placing guests in high-intensity or even potentially risky situations means that safety and the artists' condition are not always the top priorities.

This style,

This also foreshadowed the tragedy of an artist's death in a future TV program.

therefore,

Gu Qing maintained the necessary politeness when facing Wu Tong, but her inner defenses did not relax.

"Young man, you've just been frightened and are injured, so don't go running around."

Deng Chao walked over at the right moment, patted Gu Qing on the shoulder, and "rescued" him from Wu Tong's overly enthusiastic embrace.
"Let Shishi accompany you to your room to rest for a while. We'll have a simple lunch at the hotel restaurant. Safety first."

"Brother Chao, what you're saying..."

Gu Qing was both amused and exasperated by Deng Chao's overly "natural" arrangement.

Especially the line "Let Shishi accompany you to your room to rest," it sounds like it's deliberately ambiguous.

in the elevator,
Standing beside Gu Qing, Liu Shishi, who had been quietly holding his uninjured arm, blushed instantly upon hearing this.

She raised her clear almond-shaped eyes and glared at Deng Chao with a hint of embarrassment and annoyance. "I'm going back to my room to rest!"

"I didn't say you couldn't go back to your own room,"

Deng Chao shrugged, looking completely innocent, but the mischievous smile in his eyes betrayed him.

He looked at Liu Shishi's neat short haircut for the film and couldn't help but add, "And Shishi, don't glare at me, your short hairstyle... haha, it really makes me want to laugh. You look like a tomboy. When you're with your younger brother, you look like his older brother."

"puff--"

Chen Chichi, Zheng Kai, and others standing nearby couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Liu Shishi was both ashamed and angry at what she was being said, but she couldn't refute it. She could only hold Gu Qing's arm tighter and turn her face away from Deng Chao.

The elevator dinged as it arrived at the floor.

The group filed out, chatting and laughing.

Just as Gu Qing was about to turn around and walk towards his room, Li Chen called out to him.

"Xiao Gu, wait a minute. Don't rush back to your room. Come sit here with Brother Chen. It's been a long time since we brothers have a private chat."

Gu Qing stopped in her tracks, a thought flickering in her mind, and she vaguely guessed what was going on.

He glanced at Li Chen, who had a smile on his face, but there seemed to be a hint of barely perceptible annoyance hidden deep in his eyes.

"You guys chat first, I'm going back to my room."

Liu Shishi also let go of his hand.

Before leaving,
She glared at Deng Chao, who was still winking at her, and stomped her foot angrily. "Fang Mu, if you look at me again, I'll gouge your eyes out! I said I'm going back to my room, and I'm going back to my room!"

"Alright, alright, please, please, Miss Liu, take care!"

Deng Chao laughed heartily and cupped his hands in greeting.

Gu Qing chuckled and shook his head, then turned and followed Li Chen into his room.

"Xiao Gu, what have you been busy with lately? You've been working on TV series and movies non-stop."

Li Chen naturally put his arm around Gu Qing's shoulder, carefully avoiding the injury on his arm, and swiped the door open to lead him inside.

The room was a standard luxury suite, spacious and bright.

Gu Qing sat down on the sofa, took the warm water Li Chen handed her, and casually placed it on the coffee table.

"It's the same old work: promotions, filming, and with a new movie coming out soon, it'll be another busy period."

He spoke casually, waiting for Li Chen to get to the point.

"Xiao Gu, when are you going to work with Brother Chen on a movie?"

Li Chen sat down opposite him and said, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "You've been watching you play with Chao'er and Chichi, don't forget about me, Kaikai, and Zulan too."

We, the Running Man brothers, can't show favoritism.

"Brother Chen, you've wronged me."

Gu Qing protested earnestly, "My first OST single was written for 'The Empress of China,' which you starred in!"

I haven't even received this kind of treatment from Brother Kai or Brother Zulan.

When the title "The Empress of China" was mentioned, Li Chen's smile suddenly froze, and his eyes momentarily glazed over.

He forced a smile and lowered his voice: "That's... Chen-ge's fault."

Speaking of which, Bingbing and I haven't had a chance to properly thank you for this song yet.

Gu Qing saw it all and understood.

"Brother Chen, what's on your mind? We're all family. If you need my help, just tell me."

"No, really no, Xiao Gu, don't overthink it."

Li Chen quickly waved his hand, but his eyes darted away.

He hesitated for a long time, unconsciously rubbing his knees with both hands, and finally, as if he had made up his mind, he lowered his voice and asked with a hint of awkwardness:
"Brother Chen... I just want to ask you something."

Has she... asked you... to borrow money recently?

"she?"

Gu Qing was taken aback at first, then met Li Chen's worried gaze and immediately understood who "she" was referring to.

He nodded and said frankly, "I did ask."

"Xiao Gu, did you borrow it?!"

Li Chen's body tensed instantly, his voice filled with urgency.

"I didn't lend it."

Gu Qing shook his head, his tone calm, "The amount is not small."

I told Sister Bingbing that if Brother Chen asked, I would definitely lend her the money. But she... didn't mention it again.

"I see……"

Li Chen seemed to have all his strength drained away in an instant. He slumped into the sofa, took a deep breath, and said in a muffled voice, "Xiao Gu, you were right not to lend her the money... I... I'm planning to break up with her."

He lowered his hand, his face etched with exhaustion and struggle: "After such a major incident, she definitely won't be able to operate actively in mainland China anymore."

The ensuing troubles... will be endless.

His voice grew softer and softer.

Gu Qing remained silent, not responding immediately.

He could understand Li Chen's predicament and choices, but he couldn't easily judge him.

One side consists of celebrities who have crossed the line and whose conduct has been officially defined as bad.

On the other hand, there are actors with impeccable political backgrounds, who frequently act in mainstream themes and have promising futures.

Now that the empire is on the verge of collapse, choosing to protect oneself and sever ties is understandable from both a practical and career perspective.

But on the other hand,

Da Bingbing did provide a lot of support and assistance to Li Chen during his career rise. The two also publicly and publicly expressed their love. From the outside, they were a couple with a strong woman and a weak man, but their relationship was very deep.

If one party falls into trouble and the other immediately withdraws, it will inevitably lead to accusations of being "heartless" and "irresponsible".

This situation is far too complicated, involving emotions, interests, laws, and public opinion. Even an upright official would find it difficult to settle family disputes, let alone an outsider.

"Xiao Gu, do you think I..."

Li Chen looked at the silent Gu Qing, his face showing bitterness and embarrassment. The second half of his sentence stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say it.

"Brother Chen,"

Gu Qing interrupted him, her tone calm and clear, "Your relationship problems are your private matter. I won't interfere, and I have no right to comment."

What outsiders think is their business. As for myself... I'll just take it all in stride.

He took a sip of water, stood up, and said, "It's almost time for dinner. I'll go back and change my clothes first."

It's always right to follow the right path and abide by the law.

This is Gu Qing's most basic thought.

If I hadn't crossed the legal line back then, perhaps I wouldn't be facing such a dilemma today, and love and career wouldn't have to be either one or the other.

"Okay, Xiao Gu, I'll take you there."

Li Chen also stood up, his bitter smile deepening.

He escorted Gu Qing to the door, watched him walk towards his room, and then slowly closed the door, his heavy sigh shut behind it.

……

When Zhao Ya returned to her room, she and two other assistants were methodically unpacking and arranging their belongings.

Gu Qing walked to the wardrobe and took out a light gray long-sleeved shirt that was soft and well-fitting.

Although he felt that the scrapes and scratches on his arm were no longer a problem, and most of the red marks had even faded,

However, to avoid being caught on camera during the recording of the show and causing unnecessary worry and discussion among fans, it would be safer to cover it up.

I had just changed my clothes when my phone, which was on the bedside table, started vibrating incessantly. I picked it up and saw…
The messages were from Liu Shishi, one after another, very frequently:

"Little brother, are you in your room yet? What are you doing?"

"You absolutely must not get the wound on your arm wet, okay? Be especially careful when washing up."

"You need to take good care of yourself. Is your assistant reliable? You can't be careless about these details!"

"What if it leaves a scar? As an idol, you have to be extremely careful."

His words were filled with worry and unease.

Gu Qing glanced at Zhao Ya, who was diligently and tirelessly hanging clothes into the closet one by one, looking even more hardworking than a ox.

He silently apologized in his mind, then his fingers flew across the screen to type a reply:
"The assistant is so clumsy, she can't even apply the medicine properly."

Zhao Ya: "?"

Messages are replied to almost instantly.

"Sigh, I knew I couldn't rely on anyone else. Okay, I'll go over and take a look for you."

"You asked for help, it wasn't my own idea to go."

Liu Shishi put down her phone with satisfaction, raised her swan-like neck, and smiled happily.

really,

Less than two minutes later, there was a soft but urgent knocking on the door.

Zhao Ya went to open the door and saw Liu Shishi standing there gracefully. She immediately understood and naturally stepped aside, even saying considerately:

"Teacher Shishi, the boss is inside."

After saying that, he quietly left the room and closed the door behind him.

Facing the closed door, Zhao Ya stood in the corridor and sighed in a voice only she could hear, "Sigh, being a eunuch isn't easy these days."

There's still about an hour before the dinner party.

Although there was plenty of time,
However, Liu Shishi clearly regarded Gu Qing as a "patient" who needed careful care, so she naturally wouldn't exploit him.

Her purpose was simple: to check the wound, reapply the medicine, and incidentally... chat and catch up.

And, conduct a little "interrogation".

She had Gu Qing sit on the edge of the bed, then pulled up a chair and sat opposite him, carefully rolling up his shirt sleeves.

Seeing those faded but still faintly visible traces, she still frowned slightly.

He took out a cooling ointment and clean cotton swabs from the small first-aid kit he had brought and gently applied the ointment.

The room was quiet, with only the faint sound of the air conditioner and the distant sound of waves outside the window.

Sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, bathing the two of them in a warm and tranquil atmosphere.

However, this tranquility was soon broken.

"younger brother,"

Liu Shishi lowered her eyelashes and stared intently at Gu Qing's arm. Suddenly, she spoke up, "I watched the dance video of you and Jing Tian dancing 'A Smile That Captivates a City' together."

Gu Qing's heart skipped a beat: "...Hmm."

"You jumped pretty well."

She looked up at him, then lowered her head to continue applying the medicine, her tone revealing little emotion, "You have great chemistry, and your smile is very sweet."

Gu Qing: "..."

He glanced around instinctively. The spacious suite was empty except for the two of them; it was so quiet they could hear each other breathing.

He suddenly felt a pang of nostalgia for the days when Zhao Ya was around.

"Uh... I guess I jumped pretty well..."

He gave a vague reply, feeling a bit of sweat on his back.

"I started learning ballet from a young age,"

Liu Shishi raised her face again, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes looking straight at him, her tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible resentment, "Why have you never thought of... dancing with me?"

Gu Qing's internal alarm bells rang, her survival instincts kicked in instantly, and she immediately put on an expression of sudden realization and admiration:

"Ballet? Senior Sister, you're amazing! You're so talented!"

"Click".

A slight, crisp sound.

For some reason, the slender cotton swab in Liu Shishi's hand was broken into two pieces.

She looked at Gu Qing expressionlessly, her voice still gentle, yet carrying an invisible pressure: "Little brother, you seem... very surprised?"

"You didn't just find out today that I studied ballet, did you?" She narrowed her eyes slightly.

"How could that be! I knew it all along!"

Gu Qing quickly denied it, her brain racing, "Senior Sister, didn't you perform a particularly classic 'Plum Blossom Dance' in 'Scarlet Heart'?"

The frost on Liu Shishi's face seemed to melt a little, and she snorted softly, "It's a wonder you still remember."

"Of course I remember, I have a photographic memory."

Gu Qing breathed a slight sigh of relief.

I haven't completely let out a sigh of relief yet.

Liu Shishi's next words floated over: "Then why didn't you think of inviting me to dance a segment when you were filming? Jing Tian... you've only worked with her on one film, haven't you?"

She seemed to want to say something more, but then pursed her lips and swallowed the rest of her sentence.

If Gu Qing were dancing with Zhao Xiaodao, that little dumpling, Liu Shishi might still be able to convince herself to accept it by saying things like "being close by" or "childhood sweethearts".

After all, we've known each other for a long time, and our emotional foundation is different.

But before she could even settle in after this "sudden arrival," how did Jing Tian suddenly appear?
Are these "heavenly showers" also wholesale, one after another?
"Hey! I remember now!"

Gu Qing's eyes suddenly lit up, and she snapped her fingers, instantly transforming into an "idea queen." "What? You want to reshoot a dance video with me too?"

Liu Shishi glanced at him, her tone still indifferent, with a hint of arrogance, "I don't want other people's 'leftover' ideas and melodies."

"How could it be the leftovers!"

Gu Qing said earnestly, "Sister Cai mentioned to me before that our drama 'The Imperial Doctress' received unexpectedly good ratings and reviews after it aired in South Korea."
I hope we can record a thank-you video together, preferably with some sweet interactions, to solidify our popularity overseas.

"I've been thinking about this ever since then."

So, I specially created a 'finger dance' that incorporates the current trends in South Korea. The moves are all choreographed, and I'm just waiting for the opportunity to teach you!
"Since we just finished filming Running Man, we have some time. How about we film this?"

"real or fake?"

Liu Shishi looked at him suspiciously, her beautiful eyes full of disbelief. "Are you just making this up to fool me now that I'm asking?"

Do you think I'm stupid and easy to fool?

"How could that be! Senior Sister, you're so smart!"

Gu Qing immediately said.

"Of course! I'm not just clever by choice, I'm incredibly clever!"

Liu Shishi subconsciously raised her delicate chin, her swan-like neck stretching out a graceful line, appearing slightly proud.

"Since you say you've finished composing it, then show me how to dance it now."

Let me tell you, if you dare to lie to me…

As she spoke, she picked up a new cotton swab, twirled it between her fingertips, and then looked at Gu Qing.

His gaze, slightly threatening, slowly moved downwards...

"Crack!"

Another crisp sound. That innocent cotton swab, once again, "died" in her hand.

"no problem!"

Gu Qing agreed with unusual ease and confidence.

Because this wasn't actually an excuse he made up on the spot.

The idea of ​​this "finger dance" was indeed in his plans.

As a cover song blogger in the influencer category, I frequently browse the front lines of this platform.

He remembered that at this point in his previous life, there was a male college student in China who became an internet celebrity. He became an inexplicable sensation in South Korea with a simple finger dance video, sparking a wave of imitations.

Later, that person used this popularity to successfully enter the Chinese entertainment industry and gained access to many resources.

Even Teacher He has a great fondness for him.

Gu Qing naturally wouldn't let go of such an opportunity that was almost cost-free yet could generate huge overseas attention and goodwill.

He picked up his phone, quickly found the instrumental version of the classic old song "Wish List" with its upbeat and sweet retro melody, and adjusted the volume.

Under Liu Shishi's curious yet scrutinizing gaze, Gu Qing stood up and cleared his throat.

Then, he began his performance.

It's called a dance, but it's actually more like a combination of finger, wrist, and simple body movements in sync with the music.

The movements are more in the cute and charming style.

Sometimes she makes a heart shape with her hands, sometimes she mimics writing a letter or sticking a note on a sticker, and her facial expressions are also very well controlled, sometimes with a warm smile, and sometimes with shyness.

Although it's just a short clip of less than twenty seconds, the sense of rhythm, expressiveness, and natural, refreshing youthful charm are instantly captivating.

He was originally a freshman at the Beijing Film Academy, and in terms of age and demeanor, he was a genuine "male student".

Dancing this youthful "finger dance" at this moment is simply a natural performance, without any sense of incongruity.

The music stopped, and the movements froze.

Gu Qing had just finished his posture and hadn't even had a chance to ask Liu Shishi's opinion—

"what--!!"

An barely suppressed gasp, brimming with extreme surprise and excitement, exploded in the quiet room!

Next second,
Gu Qing felt her ears ring instantly from the high-frequency screams, and before she knew it, her face was cupped by two cool, soft hands.

Then,

The warm, moist touch fell like raindrops, densely landing on his forehead, cheeks, and the tip of his nose...

Liu Shishi cupped his face and showered him with a flurry of kisses.

This sudden "attack"
Gu Qing was instantly reminded of the fans who had rushed towards her at the airport during the day, and she froze reflexively.

And then...

He felt like he was being shielded.

"Hello... Senior Sister, I... I'm a patient..."

Gu Qing tried to struggle, her voice somewhat muffled.

……

After an unknown amount of time, it was almost lunchtime.

A cautious knock came at the door, followed by Zhao Ya's hushed voice:

"Boss, Senior Sister Shi, everything is ready at the restaurant. Everyone should head over for lunch soon."

outside the door,

Not receiving an immediate response, Zhao Ya blushed slightly. Listening to the strange noises inside, she muttered to herself:
"Teacher Shishi... doesn't she know to take it easy? The boss's arm is still injured, she mustn't let him bump it again..."

She dutifully turned around, her back to the door, pretending to admire the decorative paintings at the end of the corridor, but in reality, she was "standing guard."

Fortunately,

Her voice clearly still carried through.

A few minutes later,
"pat-"

The door was gently opened a crack.

Zhao Ya turned around at the sound and saw Liu Shishi leaning out with half her body, her pretty face as red as a blooming peach blossom, the blush spreading from her cheeks all the way to her neck.

Upon seeing Zhao Ya, she quickly made a "shh" gesture, her steps slightly unsteady with a barely perceptible stumble, and she swiftly slipped out of the room.

Without looking back, he rushed to his room at the other end of the corridor and disappeared around the corner in the blink of an eye.

Zhao Ya blinked, pushed open the slightly ajar door, went inside, and closed it behind her.

in the room,
"Boss, are you... alright?"

Zhao Ya peeked over and asked cautiously.

"Ugh…"

After a long while, he simply let out a long, complicated sigh.

……

The production team booked a spacious, seaside private room at the hotel restaurant.

The afterglow of the setting sun streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing the room in a warm golden light.

"Hey little brother, you're here. How's your hand?"

Deng Chao, who was chatting with Chen Chichi and laughing about something, looked up and saw Gu Qing walk in. He immediately smiled, waved, and asked with concern.

"My hand... is healed."

Gu Qing walked to the empty seat next to them and sat down, her expression somewhat subtle.

"Where's Shishi? Didn't she come with you?"

Chen Chichi also raised his head and asked with a teasing smile.

"Senior Sister...she might need to tidy up a bit, so she'll probably arrive a little later than me."

Gu Qing touched his nose and mumbled something.

"Haha, that's perfect! Before Shishi arrives, let me introduce you to a pretty little sister!"

Deng Chao slapped his thigh, looking quite excited, then corrected, "Oh, she should be your older sister, she's several years older than you."

After he finished speaking,
He turned to a slightly dimly lit corner inside the private room and called out in a raised voice, "Xiao Di, come here for a second!"

"Brother Chao, are you calling me?"

A gentle yet delicate and highly recognizable female voice rang out.

With the sound of footsteps, a tall figure emerged from the shadows.

The lights gradually brightened.

Soon,
A pretty girl with an exotic look walked out.

In contrast to her slightly delicate voice, her appearance is strikingly bold and aggressive.

With a high, straight nose, delicate features, thick eyebrows, and deep, bright eyes, she has fair skin, a graceful figure, and the look of a mature, sophisticated woman.

By the light, she first spotted Gu Qing next to Deng Chao. Her beautiful face showed visibly shock and nervousness, her pretty face flushed red, and her normally natural voice became tense.

"Xiao Di, come here quickly."

Seeing her embarrassment, Deng Chao laughed and waved, warmly introducing her, "Come, come, let's get acquainted. This is my younger brother, Gu Qing."

Of course, you already know without me explaining.

He then turned to Gu Qing and patted Dilraba on the shoulder, "This is Dilraba, we all call her Xiao Di."
You are all my 'little brothers' (Di)!

Haha, we're all family, don't be so polite, relax.

"Hello."

Gu Qing smiled politely at her.

"You, hello!"

Dilraba quickly responded, her voice slightly unsteady due to nervousness, "Little brother... oh no, I'm sorry, it's Teacher Gu Qing."

My name is Reba, call me by my name, or Xiaodi, Ba... Dad is fine too..."

She became increasingly flustered as she spoke, her tongue seemingly tied in knots, and finally, when she uttered the word "father,"...

She was stunned, her face flushed red instantly, and she wished she could disappear into the ground.

"dad?"

Gu Qing was also taken aback by the address and subconsciously repeated it.

"puff--!"

Chen Chichi, standing next to him, burst out laughing. Deng Chao was even more overjoyed, slapping his thigh: "Hahaha! Little brother calls you dad?"
"So, do I have to call her that too? This generational hierarchy is all messed up, Xiao Di!"

Dilraba was so embarrassed she was about to cry. She stood there helplessly, her long eyelashes fluttering frantically.

"What's there to be nervous about? My little brother won't eat people."

Deng Chao smiled and gently nudged Dilraba, "Young people shouldn't be so reserved. A handshake and a hug will make us get to know each other, right?"

Dilraba was about to bite the bullet and take a step forward.

"Brother Chao, be serious."

Gu Qing turned to the side and said irritably to defuse the situation.

He then looked at Dilraba and said, "You're Sister Mi's artist, right?"

"Yes, Sister Honey is my boss."

Dilraba nodded vigorously, feeling a sense of relief.

Mentioning Yang Mi seemed to give her some support, and her tone became a little smoother, "Sister Mi... Sister Mi often mentions you to me!"

She and Gu Qing could still be connected in some way.

According to my own sweetheart sister
She and Gu Qing are very good friends.
Gu Qing even frequently asked her to play games together.

As Mi Jie's artist, Gu Qing couldn't possibly be too cold towards her, could he?
"Does Honey often mention me?"

Gu Qing was somewhat surprised and completely confused:
What did she say about me?

She said you…

Dilraba was about to answer,

A clear, crisp voice came from the doorway of the private room.

"younger brother."

"Ah... Shishi is here?"

Deng Chao's expression changed, and he quickly stood up, very "naturally" putting his arm around Gu Qing's shoulder and leading him towards the direction Liu Shishi had come from.

Standing still, Dilraba blinked her thick, curled eyelashes like butterfly wings, a hint of confusion flashing in her bright eyes, before she seemed to understand something.

She quietly retreated to her original position.

Before long, the members of the Running Man team arrived one after another, except for Huang Zitao, who would arrive in the evening due to work commitments.

But this did not affect the atmosphere of everyone's meal together.

The long dining table was soon filled with people.

Deng Chao, Chen Chichi, Li Chen, Zheng Kai, Wang Zhulan, Gu Qing, Liu Shishi, and Guo Jingfei, who also made a cameo appearance in "Psychological Crime".

There's also Dilraba sitting on the other side of the table, a little further from the head seat.

She sat there quietly, but did not take the opportunity to occupy a more central position because of her brothers' care.

but,

Sitting on the side or far away might not be a bad thing for Dilraba at this moment.

She was finally able to relax her tense nerves a little, and quietly and undisturbedly turned more attention to Gu Qing in the middle of the table.

Curiosity, like spring vines, silently grew and entwined in her heart.

This "younger brother" who is four years younger than him...

She has actually surpassed her own boss, Sister Mi, and is now a top-tier figure at the very pinnacle of the entertainment industry?
Over the years in the industry, Dilraba has been well aware that male artists of the same age and level of fame often have a higher commercial value, status, and popularity than female artists.

Gu Qing has now reached the level of a top-tier celebrity, with hit dramas and movies under her belt, high-end endorsements, and a huge following among the general public.

This is almost the "ceiling" and ultimate goal that an artist can reach in her dreams.

Traffic, status, works, wealth, fashion resources...

He already has everything on a star's dream list.

And now,
This "legend" is sitting not far away, a reality within reach.

She secretly observed Gu Qing's every move.

"He... really doesn't drink?"

"It's not a marketing persona after all... The way he gulps down juice... is actually quite cute, like a little brother next door."

"Is this really a top celebrity? She seems much more approachable than Sister Mi..."

"He's so handsome and refined-looking, unlike any other male celebrity I've ever seen..."

"Liu Shishi even served him food... Are they a couple?"

"Didn't Sister Ke Mi say that Gu Qing has feelings for her?"

The time it took for a meal quietly slipped away in Dilraba's mind, a mixture of observation, comparison, doubt, and increasingly intense curiosity.

The questions in her mind did not diminish; instead, they grew bigger and bigger, like a snowball rolling downhill.

……

...(End of this chapter)