Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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After lunch, Dilraba barely ate anything, as she was busy observing Gu Qing.

Strangely, she wasn't hungry.

"Can looking at handsome men stave off hunger?"

Dilraba chuckled and covered her mouth, making a self-deprecating remark, but her gaze kept drifting towards Gu Qing diagonally opposite her.

He was talking to Deng Chao with his head turned to the side, a gentle smile on his lips. Sunlight streamed in through the restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a soft glow around him.

This scene is indeed pleasing to the eye.

Seeing Gu Qing get up, Dilraba tightened her grip on her phone slightly.

She wanted to speak, but hesitated.

In the words of my own best friend, "If you can get along well with that brat Gu Qing, it will be more useful than creating a hundred episodes of a CP with Huang Zitao."

Dilraba wholeheartedly agreed.

The last season, when she was paired with Huang Zitao, was the period when she was most criticized since her debut.

They are the ones who popularized the term "industrial saccharin".

The fact that even die-hard fans of the couple found their CP (couple pairing) relationship cloying shows just how unsuccessful their publicity stunt was.

Longtime Running Man fans criticized her, new viewers criticized her, and what angered Dilraba the most was that even Huang Zitao's fans criticized her!

They say she rubs against them, they say she licks them.

Dilraba is really going to explode.

Do you think your young master is Gu Qing or Lu Han?!

Does he need me to freeload off him?!
I'm the one who's at a disadvantage!

"The nannies of male celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry are truly terrifying!!"

This blond-haired guy has no emotional intelligence and no manners. He's annoying from the moment he opens his mouth, and he's a giant baby who needs to be coaxed at all times.

Dilraba forced herself to play some intimate games with him, which was already a huge sacrifice, and yet she still got disliked.

She really couldn't stand it.

"Brother Chao..."

Dilraba shook her head, not wanting to recall that unpleasant memory anymore.

She took a deep breath, looked at Deng Chao who was leisurely sipping red wine beside her, and spoke with just the right amount of probing and pleading in her tone.

"Can I add Mr. Gu Qing on WeChat? I really like some of the dramas he's acted in."

"Xiao Di, don't call him teacher. Just call him little brother or Xiao Gu. Don't be so formal. I'm not one to put on airs."

Deng Chao laughed heartily, put down his wine glass, and naturally reached for Dilraba's phone.

But halfway through reaching out his hand, he suddenly stopped, awkwardly withdrew his hand, and sat down.

"What's wrong, Brother Chao?" Dilraba asked, bewildered.

"Uh... Shishi is next to my little brother. I'll add more for you when he's alone."

Deng Chao touched his nose, his voice slightly weak.

Even if you're going to court death, you shouldn't do it like this.

Dilraba understood immediately, took the phone, and nodded obediently, "Yes, thank you, Brother Chao..."

As she spoke, her gaze unconsciously drifted towards the restaurant entrance. Gu Qingzheng and Liu Shishi were walking out side by side.

Liu Shishi turned her head and said something to him, and Gu Qing laughed. Their shoulders occasionally brushed lightly, their posture natural and intimate.

"Brother Chao,"

Dilraba lowered her voice, her tone tinged with gossip and curiosity, "Gu...Gu Qing and Shishi are dating?"

"We didn't talk about it," Deng Chao replied quickly and confidently.

“Then…” Dilraba blinked, clearly not believing it.

"Oh, Xiaodi, you're overthinking it. It's just a pure friendship. Big sisters really like little brothers, and Shishi treats Xiao Gu like a younger brother."

Deng Chao made up a lie with a straight face, trying his best to maintain the reliable image of the "big brother". "Xiao Di, after you spend more time with your younger brother, I guarantee you will like him too."

"Gu Qing's younger brother is quite likable... otherwise he wouldn't be so popular and have so many people like him."

Dilraba did not refute it.

Just as boys fantasize about having an older or younger sister, girls do the same, projecting all the wonderful qualities they imagine onto that person.

Gu Qing is a concrete example of this.

The ideal younger brother for every girl.

Fair-skinned and clean-cut, well-behaved and gentle in her speech, with delicate features, she makes people want to get close to her, and even... gives people the urge to "tease" her a little.

Just like during the meal, Dilraba observed for a while, and with her already biased feelings, her liking for Gu Qing skyrocketed.

As for Deng Chao's "pure friendship," Dilraba inwardly scoffed.

Unless both people are ugly, where can you find pure friendship?

This senior, Shishi, was very affectionate towards Gu Qing's younger brother at the dinner table, and she certainly showed that caring and affectionate side.

But right now, the two of them are walking together, their shoulders bumping against each other. Isn't that the kind of little thing that only couples do?

Whose siblings bumped into each other so gently?!

After finishing her meal, Dilraba returned to her room to rest.

She lay on the soft bed, flipping through the script for tomorrow.

Her phone suddenly vibrated. She picked it up and saw it was a voice message from her best friend.

"Baba Bao, have you seen your little brother?" Da Mimi's sweet, sheep-like voice came through the receiver, carrying obvious concern and a hint of barely perceptible expectation.

"Sister Honey, I saw it!"

Dilraba suddenly turned over, sat up cross-legged, and said with uncontrollable excitement, "Gu Qing is really good-looking, and he has a special temperament. I've been in the industry for so long, and I've never seen a male artist as good-looking as him."

She has a deep admiration and affection for Yang Mi.

Since entering the industry in 13, Dilraba has been signed to Yang Mi's personal studio and is also an artist under Jaywalk Studio.

There's no need to elaborate on Jiaxing's nature; they essentially operate on a hands-off approach to managing their artists.

Most of Dilraba's resources were introduced to her by Yang Mi.

When faced with difficulties within the industry and online attacks from haters, Yang Mi firmly supported her online.

Yang Mi was willing to betray her former sisters for the sake of her career, but she never wronged Dilraba.

The friendship between the two is a breath of fresh air in the entertainment industry.

"Baba Bao, does your little brother know that you are my artist?"

Yang Mi was more concerned about another issue, her tone revealing a hint of concern.

"I know, I know, Honey,"

Dilraba nodded quickly, even though the other person couldn't see her. "Gu Qing recognized me immediately and said I was your artist. He even greeted me first. He's a very kind person."

"Not bad, not bad,"

Yang Mi's voice became noticeably more cheerful, with a hint of smugness, "I told you he's been paying a lot of attention to me. He might tease me, but actually, he probably doesn't have a bad impression of me."

She gave a soft hum, "That's how arrogant little boys are; they don't dare to face the charm of older sisters."

"Baba Bao, you guys are recording a show tomorrow, right?"

"Mmm," Dilraba replied.

"Honey, let me tell you a trick,"

Yang Mi's tone became serious, revealing her usual shrewdness and practical experience, "No matter what, you should try to stand next to Gu Qing during the recording of the show."
Wherever he is, you should be too. Whenever you have time, try to interact and talk to him.

"Smile sweeter, brighter, and take good care of him on the show, understand?"

"Sister Kemi, Gu Qing is the senior member of Running Man. He knows a lot more than I do."

Dilraba was a little confused; the logic seemed to be reversed.

"You silly child, I'm telling you to take good care of him in front of the camera! It's for the audience, you know?"

Yang Mi sighed, touched her smooth forehead, and began to carefully instruct, "Your audience appeal is very poor right now, and there's a lot of criticism of you online. You need to improve, and Gu Qing is your best helper."

He has a lot of fans, and he's a bit naive. As long as you show enthusiasm and admiration for Gu Qing in front of the camera,
After the show airs, they'll definitely have a lot of good feelings towards you.

Who knows, one day they might see some negative information about you online and even say a few words in your defense. Remember, this is very important; other people's fans are also part of your public appeal.

"Also, this season, try to avoid that big idiot Huang Zitao. Don't listen to what the production team says. Just don't create any more CP pairings with him."

Yang Mi always wears a long face when she dislikes male celebrities; she's the most extreme example of someone who's obsessed with looks.

Her dislike for Huang Zitao was always openly expressed.

First, during the filming of "The Negotiator", she publicly complained to the media that Huang Zitao would laugh more than 80 times in one scene.

There was another scene where she pinched someone's cheek, and in the behind-the-scenes footage that was released, Yang Mi almost rolled her eyes to the heavens.

"Sister Honey, I'm absolutely willing to do it if I don't want to create a CP (couple pairing) with Huang Zitao, but do you want me to force myself to get involved..."

Dilraba bit her lower lip, her pretty face hesitant, feeling a little embarrassed and tormented inside.

"Baba, what do you mean by 'leeching'?!" Yang Mi interrupted her, annoyed. "Do you hate Gu Qing?"

"I don't dislike it," Dilraba shook her head.

So what do you think of him as a person?

"pretty good."

"He became a top star at such a young age, do you admire him?"

"I admire you." Dilraba answered honestly in response to the question.

"Gu Qing is a nice person, and you don't dislike him; in fact, you admire him a lot. So, when he goes on a show, as a member of Running Man and a big fan, what's wrong with taking care of him?"

After a series of "logically sound" brainwashing tactics, Da Mimi said, "Besides, he's my friend. You're my artist, how could our relationship be so bad?"

"Uh...it seems..."

Dilraba was a little confused. What Sister Honey said... seems to make some sense?
"Sister Kemi, Senior Shishi is also on the show."

Dilraba expressed her biggest concern, "I noticed she and Gu Qing's younger brother seem to have a very good relationship, behaving quite intimately. What if I rashly go over there...?"

"will not!"

Facing her former best friend, Yang Mi showed no mercy, her tone even carrying a hint of urging and force, "Baba Bao, show some backbone, don't embarrass your sister Mi, don't back down when you see Liu Shishi, understand?"

Just interact with Gu Qing normally in front of her!
As long as you are natural and confident, the more assertive you are, the less she will be able to do anything about it.

Shishi is a coward, so don't be afraid!

"All right……"

Reba reluctantly agreed, then suddenly remembered that her friend's friendship with senior Shishi seemed to have ended.

No wonder, when Brother Chao introduced her to Shishi during the meal, Shishi's attitude was very distant. She just maintained the proper politeness and didn't say a word more.

They must have known for a long time that she was an artist under Sister Mi's agency.

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As evening approached, director Wu Tong, on behalf of the production team, called a dinner party for everyone.

Unexpectedly, Huang Zitao did not come.

His assistant just rushed over and said to Wu Tong, "Brother Zitao must be tired from the long journey. He can't eat and is resting in his room."

Wu Tong's face stiffened, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it and simply nodded to indicate that he understood.

After all, the show still needed to be recorded, and he had heard about this young master's temper.

When it was time for dinner, Gu Qing looked around curiously.

He heard that Huang Zitao had arrived, but since he was here, why didn't he participate in the dinner?

What surprised Gu Qing the most was that even the kind-hearted Brother Chao didn't ask a single question, not even mentioning, "Didn't Zitao come?"

Not to mention Chen Chichi, Li Chen, and their group, who completely ignored Huang Zitao, eating and chatting amongst themselves in a harmonious atmosphere. "What exactly did this guy do to make Brother Chao and the others not want to mention him?"

Gu Qing was genuinely curious.

Huang Zitao is quite a talent; he can make even Deng Chao too lazy to maintain superficial politeness.

However, he didn't ask any further questions, knowing he would find out when the show was recorded the next day.

After finishing the meal,

It should have been a time for Gu Qing and Liu Shishi to catch up.

After all, it's rare for us to meet on a TV show.

"Xiao Gu, did you bring your laptop?"

After wiping his mouth, Chen Chichi leaned over mischievously and asked directly.

"I didn't bring it."

Gu Qing had anticipated this and answered instantly without changing his expression.

Having finally managed to meet his senior sister, could he really go and play games with Chen Chichi all night?
"It's okay, I brought it for you."

Unexpectedly, Chen Chichi smiled wickedly and turned the tables on him, saying, "I specially had my assistant equip it with the highest-spec computer, so it runs smoothly without any lag."

He grabbed Gu Qing's shoulder to stop him from running away, while giving Liu Shishi, who was slightly frowning beside him, a defiant look.
"Sister Liu, I'm sorry, but I need to borrow Xiao Gu tonight."

You wouldn't want Gu Qing to lose to Chris Wu in the exhibition match, would you?

"I'm two years younger than you!"

Liu Shishi's face darkened when she was addressed as "Sister Liu." She glared at Chen Chichi with annoyance and then turned and left in a huff.

"Brother Chichi, Chris Wu reported that he was in the mid lane, and the one attacking him was Xiao Kai. What does that have to do with me?"

As Chen Chichi half-carried her toward the elevator, Gu Qing struggled weakly, "If I want to practice, I should at least duo queue with Xiao Erduo, right? You're a jungler, why don't you queue with Wei Ge!"

"Who plays jungle and ganks top? Zhang Wei is only good at tanking; can you really expect him to carry?"

Chen Chichi was full of "prejudice" against Shanglu, and he spoke with righteous indignation.

"By the way, we're not playing League of Legends tonight. I recently found a really fun game that I guarantee will get you hooked!"

What game?

"Pubg, ever heard of it?"

Chen Chichi feigned mystery, sporting a smug expression that seemed to say, "Come and ask me!"

Seeing Chen Chichi's smug look, Gu Qing's lips twitched: "It's just a battle royale game, why are you making such a fuss?"

"Damn, you even know that?"

Chen Chichi was shocked, "Don't tell me you even know how to play PUBG."

"Let's go, as long as we don't run into any cheaters tonight, I'll treat you to whatever we want to eat."

Gu Qing flexed her wrists, which piqued her interest.

Back in the day, he was also a player in the "Zhu Xian Bureau," but later encountered a cheat that could blow up planes, and in despair, he had no choice but to regretfully quit the game.

"Xiao Gu, what are you pretending for?!"

Chen Chichi got excited and couldn't wait to drag him into the elevator.

Gu Qing arrived at Chen Chichi's room, where two high-end computers had been neatly arranged by the assistant, exuding an aura of "professional gaming".

"Just for a little while, we have to record a show tomorrow," Gu Qing said in a last-ditch effort.

"Stop talking nonsense, log in and let me see your skills."

Chen Chichi pulled out the gaming chair, plopped down in it, and expertly turned on the computer.

But when he learned that Gu Qing didn't have a number, he laughed at him for a while.

Chen Chichi generously gave him a backup account, and the two quickly entered the game.

But once he actually entered the island map, Chen Chichi's smile vanished.

"Xiao Gu, let's jump to the fishing village. There are the fewest people there. Let's play it safe and wait for the circle to shrink. Don't even think about fighting."

"If all else fails, a villa will do. In this game, the team that survives to the last one wins."

"I... Holy crap, what are you doing?!"

Before he could finish speaking, and the plane had just started moving, Chen Chichi watched helplessly as Gu Qing silently and punctuated the punctuation marks, then plunged vertically towards the military base with the most people.

"Shuashuashua——"

Gu Qing landed precisely on the rooftop, looting the enemy's bag in a second of lightning speed. He left no guns, armor, helmets, or ammunition for anyone who came after him. Then, he picked up his Uzi and unleashed a barrage of precise fire at the few "naked" enemies who were still bewildered and searching for their weapons.

"WTF?! What kind of hand speed is that?"

"You can actually control that recoil?!"

"You can quick-fire with a 98k without a scope?!"

"Croak—!!!"

Chen Chichi stared in disbelief at the constant stream of kill notifications on the screen, feeling as if his understanding of the game had been severely shaken.

"Xiao Gu, I have an idea,"

Having been carried to victory a few times, Chen Chichi, laden with "luxury gear," eagerly followed Gu Qing, looting his bag. Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck him.
"I'm planning to start a PUBG team. Why don't you be a player? I've already thought of a team name: 'Qingtianba' (倾天霸). How about that? Isn't it awesome?"

Gu Qing ignored him, focusing intently on the screen, but her ears keenly caught the buzzing sound of her phone vibrating on the table.

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye, and it was ten o'clock.

After winning four consecutive chicken dinners with Chen Chichi, Gu Qing yawned and prepared to go back to rest.

But Chen Chichi, addicted to the internet, wouldn't let him leave, using all sorts of sweet talk and pleading, almost throwing a tantrum on the hotel carpet.

"One last round! One last round! Brother Gu! Qing Shen! Help me win one more round!"

Helpless, Gu Qing patiently played a few more rounds, while her phone was bombarded with messages. The screen lit up and then went dark, filled with messages from Liu Shishi:
"Are you done playing?"

What time is it?

"Is Chen Chichi refusing to release them?"

"Gu Qing, do you still want to eat breakfast tomorrow? (smiling emoji)"

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Finally, Chen Chichi was satisfied, and the accumulated messages reached 99+.

Am I becoming a time management master too?

Gu Qing rubbed her aching wrist, smiled wryly, and walked out of Chen Chichi's room, then stepped into another room.

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The next morning, everyone arrived at the hotel restaurant for breakfast.

"Aww~" x4
The four people yawned almost simultaneously near the food pick-up area, their synchronized movements somewhat comical.

"No, what did you four do last night?"

Deng Chao walked over carrying a bowl of porridge, looking in surprise at the sleepy-looking Gu Qing, Liu Shishi, Chen Chichi, and... Reba.
"Your eye bags are almost as big as Zitao's."

He made a joke, but his gaze swept between the four of them with a hint of inquiry.

Chen He and Dilraba, in particular, had dark circles under their eyes, as if they had stayed up all night.

Although Gu Qing also looked a little tired, she had a good foundation, with only a faint shadow under her eyelashes.

Liu Shishi elegantly covered her mouth and yawned, but her eyes also revealed a lazy feeling of not having slept well.

"I played games for a while longer."

Chen Chichi yawned incessantly, leaning back in his chair as if he had no bones.

"I'm a little nervous about recording the show today, and I'm having trouble sleeping."

Dilraba explained softly, taking small sips of her milk. She was actually nervous because of Sister Mi's "strategic planning."

In particular, the thought of carrying out a "mission" in front of Liu Shishi today made her feel as nervous as if she had a rabbit in her heart.

Last night I tossed and turned, simulating all sorts of possible scenarios and conversations in my mind, and barely slept a wink.

The group quickly finished breakfast, went back to their room to touch up their makeup, and changed into clothes provided by the production team.

The first short skit in this special episode of "Keep Running: Wolf Warrior - City of Light"

The story is set in an abandoned warehouse: the members have lost their memories after falling into a coma, forgetting their identities as "guardians" and "robbers".

In addition, each person also has a fixed 'professional template' outfit.

Deng Chao (cleaner), Wang Zhulan (doctor with an afro), Li Chen and Zheng Kai (security guards), Dilraba (nurse)...

In essence, it's just an interesting opening that doesn't really help with the character's identity in the subsequent games; it's mainly there to fit the movie's theme and create laughs.

When picking up her clothes, Liu Shishi received the smart beige short jacket that belonged to her character Mi Nan in the drama. She paired it with skinny jeans and ankle boots, looking dashing and neat.

Gu Qingze received a set of camouflage combat uniforms similar to those in "Wolf Warrior 2".

Although the style is simple, when worn by his tall and upright figure, it immediately adds a touch of cool and handsomeness, creating a subtle contrast with his usual gentle temperament, making him particularly eye-catching.

"No, director, this outfit is awful! Do you think I look like someone who works a menial job?"

Just then, Huang Zitao, whom we hadn't seen before, appeared, his voice preceding his arrival.

He sported striking blond hair, and whether it was due to lack of rest or his makeup, the dark circles under his eyes were obvious, and he wore upward-sweeping black eyeliner.
In addition, his tall stature and swaggering gait gave him the appearance of a street thug.

He picked up the gray security uniform assigned to him by the production team and shook it with a look of disgust.

His gaze swept across the crowd receiving their uniforms, and he immediately spotted Dilraba adjusting the hem of her nurse's uniform.

"Little Ba, what are you wearing?"

Huang Zitao's eyes lit up, and he strode over, whistling in a flippant tone, "Nurse uniform, huh? Haha." His laughter carried an unspoken meaning.

Dilraba's lips stiffened, her smile forced, and she turned her head away, suppressing her anger.

"Director, do you have white coats? I want to play a doctor, that way I'll look great with Xiaoba."

Huang Zitao turned to Wu Tong and shouted, seemingly making a perfectly normal request, completely ignoring Dilraba's instantly more unpleasant expression.

With this remark,
The members around them who were tidying up their clothes paused for a moment.

Deng Chao frowned, Chen Chichi pursed his lips, Zheng Kai and Li Chen exchanged a glance, and even the staff quieted down.

They didn't say anything, and after taking their clothes, they went back to their rooms and dispersed.

Wu Tong put on a professional smile, cursing inwardly but still coaxing him aloud: "Zitao, we really didn't prepare any white coats, just make do with it. Anyway, it's just the beginning, it won't affect how handsome you look."

"Director, what kind of clothes is Gu Qing holding?"

Huang Zitao didn't reply. Instead, he remembered seeing Gu Qing and Liu Shishi when they brushed past each other in the corridor and suddenly asked a question.

"Xiao Gu was wearing camouflage clothing because he was promoting the movie 'Wolf Warrior 2,' which fits the theme," Wu Tong explained.

"He's wearing camouflage, and I'm wearing this security guard uniform? Is that even acceptable?!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Zitao became agitated, his voice rising slightly, his face filled with resentment and injustice.
"I don't care, I'm not wearing this! I want a cooler look too!"

As one of the "Five Returned Sons," Huang Zitao is the one who has fared the least well.

Gu Qing, Lu Han, and Chris Wu are all undoubtedly top-tier celebrities.

With the support of "Go Fighting!", Zhang Yixing has also firmly established himself as a top-tier celebrity.

Only he experiences fluctuating popularity, is embroiled in controversy, and his works receive lukewarm responses.

Especially in the first half of the year, he was openly and subtly dissed online by a rapper under Chris Wu's management, which made him very angry.

He desperately wanted to use this season of Running Man to revive his career and prove himself.

"I want to be a top star! I want to be a top star!!"

This idea almost became his obsession.

Gu Qing was able to become a top star and gain so much popularity by creating a romantic pairing with another person on Running Man, so he can do it too!
Huang Zitao will definitely have a showdown with Gu Qing on today's program!
You have Liu Shishi, I have Xiaoba.

Let's see who loses!
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...(End of this chapter)