Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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"Haha, it's okay, it's okay, it was just a little bit short."

Zheng Kai, who was helped up by the crowd, forced a smile and waved his hand in a relaxed manner, not wanting to worry the others.

But the fine beads of sweat on his forehead and temples were clearly visible in the sunlight, revealing the palpitations he had felt at the time.

"Kai Kai, even you can't do 30 meters, so we're already resigned to it. Don't push yourself."

Wang Zhulan quickly stepped forward, half-jokingly and half-seriously trying to dissuade him.

As Zheng Kai's roommate and friend since college, Chen Chichi was unusually quiet and completely put away his signature playful smile.

He stood slightly to the outside of the crowd, his gaze not directed at Zheng Kai, but rather straight and undisguisedly fixed on the direction of the production team, especially Wu Tong behind the monitor.

His face was gloomy, and his dissatisfaction was clearly visible.

"Let me emphasize this again,"

Perhaps sensing the pressure of Chen Chichi's gaze, or perhaps genuinely frightened by the sight of Zheng Kai crashing into the railing, Wu Tong's voice came through the loudspeaker.
His tone had clearly lost its previous excitement, instead carrying a hint of barely perceptible guilt and urgency.

"30 meters is really the limit, it's extremely difficult. Everyone should act according to their ability, safety first. There's no need for everyone to challenge this distance, otherwise... it's possible that everyone's results won't be good in the end."

"No need, let's do it again."

Zheng Kai seemed not to hear the director's "advice." He got angry and ripped off the denim jacket that had become a "binding" to him, then threw it on the beach.

The white short-sleeved T-shirt underneath revealed the strong chest and arm muscles formed by years of exercise.

Zheng Kai stretched his neck, making a slight "click" sound, his eyes burning with an indomitable spirit.

As a sprinter who once reached the national second-level athlete standard, he has an inherent passion for speed and challenge, as well as his own pride.

"Go Kai Ge!!"

"Go Kai Kai! Prove yourself!"

"Little cheetah, show me your true skills!"

Seeing that their attempts to dissuade him were ineffective, and knowing Zheng Kai's stubborn temperament, the crowd turned to cheer him on.

Deng Chao patted him on the back and whispered, "Be careful, don't try to tough it out. If you feel something's wrong, retreat."

Li Chen also gave him an encouraging look.

Gu Qing silently walked to the outside of the track, ready to receive the pass at any moment.

The atmosphere was even more tense during the second challenge.

Zheng Kai bent down at the starting line, adopting a highly professional starting posture, leaning forward with his eyes piercing.

"Ready—three, two, one! Go!"

"Snapped!"

As the button was pressed and the black ball rolled down, Zheng Kai burst forth like a real cheetah!

His start was astonishingly fast; his stride frequency and stride length in the first few steps were at their peak, almost incomparable to his first challenge.

Without the constraints of the denim jacket, his movements became fluid and powerful.

Bending over, grabbing the flag, pushing off the ground and turning around—a series of movements were completed in the blink of an eye, much smoother than the last time!

Zheng Kai gripped the black flag tightly, gritted his teeth, and channeled all his strength into his legs, sprinting back towards the starting point!

Behind them, the black ball rumbled and relentlessly pursued them, the distance between them visibly shrinking.

Everyone's heart was in their throat.

The last few meters!
Zheng Kai's face flushed red, veins bulged on his neck, and he let out a low roar. He desperately leaned forward, almost lunging, and staggered back to the starting line safety line!

Almost the instant his heel left the slope, the black ball whistled past him, the wind it generated whipping up against his back.

It worked!
"Aaaaaah!!! It worked!!"

Wow!! Kai Kai is awesome!!

After a brief silence, cheers and shouts erupted like a volcanic eruption! All the Running Man members, including Chen He, who had just had a dark expression, rushed forward excitedly and surrounded Zheng Kai.

Zheng Kai let out an excited yell, jumped up, gave Deng Chao a solid bear hug, vigorously swung his fists, and shouted towards the sky, his face full of cathartic joy and smugness.

"Who can't even run thirty meters?! Huh?! I'm asking you, who else?!"

Why did you steal my words?

Chen Chichi's sarcastic remarks made everyone burst into laughter.

Seeing Zheng Kai successfully complete the challenge, Huang Zitao, who had been on tenterhooks, suddenly felt much more relaxed.

He muttered to himself, "It doesn't seem too difficult..."

In the previous season of the name tag ripping game, he felt that he was not at a disadvantage against Zheng Kai, and even had a winning record. He had also ripped the name tag off Li Chen, who was known for his strength.

As for whether others are giving him an advantage, Huang Zitao doesn't consider that; he only thinks he's very strong.

If even Zheng Kai can do it, why can't I, Huang Zitao?

He subconsciously puffed out his chest, feeling "terrifyingly strong" again.

He glanced at it out of the corner of his eye
Just then, Gu Qing, who had just finished high-fiving Zheng Kai to celebrate, appeared to be heading towards the track.

Beside her, Liu Shishi was gently adjusting the slightly long cuffs of Gu Qing's camouflage uniform, folding them up layer by layer with delicate movements.

He was muttering something under his breath, and judging from his lip movements, it was something like "be careful" or "be safe."

Meanwhile, Dilraba frequently glanced at Gu Qing, her pretty face still flushed with excitement from cheering for Zheng Kai earlier.

A strange sense of sourness and a competitive spirit suddenly surged into Huang Zitao's heart.

Why should he get all the limelight?

Liu Shishi was so considerate to him, and Xiao Ba paid so much attention to him too?
Jealousy and rivalry between women have never existed.

"I'm next!!"

Huang Zitao suddenly shouted loudly and took a step forward to climb the steps.

He didn't want to go on stage after Gu Qing had completed the challenge. It would feel like he was picking up scraps from behind someone else. Even if he succeeded, the impact and attention would be greatly diminished.

Zheng Kai has just achieved excellent results, and the atmosphere is still very enthusiastic. If he can succeed in doing the same, the effect will be the best!

He naturally assumed that with Zheng Kai's "template," he would have no problem at all.

Watching Huang Zitao stride onto the track with that "arrogant, domineering, cool, and cocky" look, Gu Qing was slightly taken aback, then understood, and a barely perceptible smile flickered across her lips.

Since he arrived at the program site yesterday, he and this "returned son" have had virtually no interaction, except for a couple of brief eye contact when they bumped into each other in the corridor.

Gu Qing could sense the subtle rejection and rivalry from the other party.

It's understandable, considering the immense popularity of the "Five Returning Sons" back then.

He was the worst off.

It's perfectly normal to have some reservations and an anxiety to prove yourself.

"Zitao, are you sure you want to challenge yourself with 30 meters? Thirty meters is the limit! It's extremely difficult!"

Wu Tong's voice rang out again, this time with a more obvious tone of dissuasion.

He wasn't worried about Deng Chao and Zheng Kai, his "own people," getting hurt. They were experienced and knew how to behave, and the production team also had contingency plans.

But he's genuinely worried that popular celebrities like Huang Zitao and Gu Qing might run into trouble!

The scene of Zheng Kai crashing into the railing was still replaying in his mind. What if Huang Zitao got injured, or Gu Qing bumped into something on his show, even if it was just a scrape?
The outcry from fans, the pressure from the management company, the escalating public opinion...

Wu Tong felt a chill run down her spine just thinking about it, and her previous fervor for creating a good show was instantly extinguished.

"joke!"

Huang Zitao casually tossed his hair, and then deliberately bent his arm towards the camera to show off what he considered to be his impressive biceps.
"So what if it's the maximum distance? If Brother Kai can do it, why can't I?"

He exuded confidence, raising an eyebrow, "This guy is terrifyingly strong!"

"Good, good, good, Zitao, keep it up!"

We look forward to your performance!

"I think 30 meters is too short for Zitao. Why don't you challenge yourself to 35 meters? Show your true strength!"

Chen Chichi and the others suppressed their laughter, but couldn't resist stirring up trouble.

"Don't rush, let's warm up with a 30-meter run first."

Huang Zitao waved his hand casually and slowly walked 30 meters away to plant the flag.

"Alright... Huang Zitao's challenge distance is 30 meters. Ready... Three, two, one! Go!" Wu Tong announced helplessly.

"Snapped!"

Huang Zitao took off and surged forward!
To be fair, his speed isn't slow, considering he has a background in martial arts and maintains a fitness routine, so his explosive power is decent.

He ran with great momentum for the first ten meters or so.

However, problems soon arose.

As the black ball accelerated its descent from the height, the ever-approaching rumble and the increasingly oppressive visuals made Huang Zitao's heart pound with fear.

It's a well-known fact within the industry that he's not very brave and is even a bit spoiled.

Faced with this charging "giant," fear began to overwhelm their competitive spirit.

then,

A scene that left everyone dumbfounded and bewildered unfolded—

"Oh!!"

Just as he rushed to the black flag, and his fingers had even touched the flagpole, he caught a glimpse of the black ball out of the corner of his eye!
Huang Zitao turned pale with fright, screamed, and shrank back like a startled rabbit. Instinctively, he abandoned trying to pull the flag and scrambled to the side of the track.
Clinging tightly to the thin layer of foam protection, huddled in a corner, I watched helplessly as the black ball roared past the center of the track and rolled down the slope.

He even subconsciously raised his hand to cover his face, a gesture that carried an almost cowardly timidity that was completely inconsistent with his tall stature and "arrogant" declaration.

"Whoa—!!!"

In an instant,
A unified, drawn-out chorus of boos erupted from the entire audience.

"How can he be so timid?"

Liu Shishi covered her mouth in surprise and whispered to Dilraba beside her.

"Senior Sister, you have no idea,"

Dilraba couldn't help but laugh and shared some gossip in a low voice: "He's afraid of the dark and small animals. He doesn't even dare to go into a slightly dark corridor by himself. Sometimes he even needs someone to accompany him when he goes to the toilet."

"Really? A boy... needs someone to accompany him to the toilet?" Liu Shishi's almond-shaped eyes widened in disbelief.

"Shh...keep your voice down." Dilraba laughed out loud herself.

"Just now... just now I wasn't prepared! The ground was a bit slippery!"

Amidst the boos and veiled mockery from the audience, Huang Zitao, his face flushed, stubbornly tried to save face by arguing his point.
"You wait! I'll do it again!! This time I'll get it right in one take! I'll show you what real skill is!"

He shouted, trying to sound confident, but the slight tremor at the end of his voice betrayed his unease.

Huang Zitao walked back to the starting point, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his wildly beating heart and the heat on his face.

"Never mind, this time, I must succeed! I can't afford to lose face again!" He silently encouraged himself.

The second challenge begins.

Huang Zitao gritted his teeth and sprinted to the flag. The moment he bent down to grab the flag, the immense psychological pressure distorted his movements again, making him a beat slower.

That crucial half-beat!

The black ball, like a black Grim Reaper, struck precisely the back of his head, which he had just raised!
"Bang! Ouch!!"

A muffled thud was accompanied by Huang Zitao's cry of pain. He was thrown forward by the impact, his forehead hitting the rough track. He saw stars and lay there groaning in pain.

"Oh dear, this child is already slow-witted. If he bumps his head again, what will become of him?"

Everyone could hear the teasing in Chen Chichi's expression and tone.

but,

Despite the laughter, Deng Chao, as the team leader, was the first to step forward and help the grimacing Huang Zitao up.

"I don't agree!"

Huang Zitao clutched the back of his head, feeling a burning pain there, but what bothered him even more was the humiliation of failing twice in a row, especially the second time ending in such a pathetic manner.

"Director! Can you give me another chance?! Just one more time!"

"This suit is too restrictive for me. If I changed into something else, I could definitely run back."

His voice unconsciously rose, carrying a hint of unreasonable tantrums.

Deng Chao, Li Chen, and the others exchanged glances, their brows furrowing slightly, but they suppressed their impatience due to the cameras and the situation.

Deng Chao patted his shoulder dismissively: "Alright, alright, I know you're capable. Come back and prove it next time, dressed properly. Rules are rules, two chances."

Li Chen chimed in, "That's right, Zitao, your spirit is commendable, everyone has seen it." The perfunctory tone was almost undisguised.

"No, the rule is two chances per person. Everyone get ready, next challenger."

Wu Tong's tone was more forceful this time, and he announced the result directly, giving Huang Zitao no more chances to argue.

All he wants to do now is finish recording this part as soon as possible and avoid any more mishaps.

Huang Zitao walked off the track dejectedly, stood to the side with a dark face, crossed his arms and sulked, muttering to himself, his eyes occasionally glancing at Gu Qing who was about to go on stage.

"Next, I'll go."

Under the concerned and encouraging gazes of his brothers, Gu Qing walked towards the starting line of the track.

But wait until the start of the race,

"Xiao Gu, wait a minute, your posture is wrong."

Zheng Kai quickly came to his side to help adjust his posture:
"Lean your body slightly forward, lower your shoulders and neck, yes, look straight ahead, bend your palms at 90 degrees, don't clench your fists, just half-clench them, otherwise it will be easy to run out of coordination with your stride."

As a professional athlete, Zheng Kai naturally knows how to start more efficiently.

Seeing this scene,
Huang Zitao, who was still sulking on the side, turned green with anger. He loudly questioned, "Brother Kai! You're being way too biased!!"
Why didn't you teach me when I was running?!

He felt he was being treated differently and was very wronged.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Kai turned around, flashed Huang Zitao a dazzling smile, and then deliberately bent his arm, showing off his muscles once again.
Mimicking Huang Zitao's tone, he said, word by word, "Because you are terrifyingly strong!"
I thought you already knew all of this and didn't need to be taught!

"Pfft—Hahaha!!"

"Amazing! Kai!"

"Zitao, you said it yourself! He's terrifyingly strong!"

The crowd burst into laughter.

Huang Zitao was so choked up that his face turned red, and he couldn't speak for a long time. He had to jump into the hole he dug himself, even if he was crying.

"Alright, Xiao Gu, get ready," Wu Tong called out, suppressing a laugh.

Gu Qing nodded gratefully to Zheng Kai, took a deep breath, and assumed her adjusted posture at the starting point.

"Ready—three, two, one! Go!"

"Snapped!"

Gu Qing rushed out, gritting his teeth. His fair face flushed red from the exertion, clearly disregarding any semblance of composure and giving it his all.

"Ahhh! Go for it, little brother!!"

"Little Gu Chong!! You can do it!!"

The cheers from the Running Man cast members were deafening.

"Ahhh! Gu Qing, come on!! Run!!"

Dilraba was so excited that she jumped and danced, cupping her hands to her mouth and shouting with all her might, her pretty face flushed red with excitement and nervousness.

Liu Shishi glanced at Dilraba with some surprise, a subtle emotion flashing through her mind: Is my little brother that popular? Even Yang Mi's little starlet is working so hard?
However, this slight emotion was quickly dispelled by her worry and anticipation for Gu Qing, and she didn't really care about Dilraba. In Liu Shishi's view, this girl was Yang Mi's little brother, not on the same "level" as her, and posed no "threat".

Even if problems arise, it will take your boss to handle them.

"Bump him! Bump him! Make him fall!"

Huang Zitao was filled with resentment and cursed silently. At this moment, he desperately hoped that Gu Qing would also fail, preferably in a more miserable state than him, so that he could feel more at peace.

He didn't want to see Gu Qingfeng succeed, making himself look even more incompetent.

Gu Qing, of course, couldn't hear Huang Zitao's thoughts; his entire focus was on running.

As he approached the black flag, he didn't slow down. With excellent control, he lowered his body, precisely scooped up the flagpole with his right hand, and almost at the instant he touched the flag, he engaged his core muscles, using the momentum of his forward thrust to execute a clean and crisp twist.
The hem of her clothes even grazed the edge of the black ball that had rolled to her feet! A close call!
After turning around,
Without pausing, he channeled all his remaining strength into his legs and charged back towards the starting point in a desperate sprint!

The black ball was right behind him, close at hand!
"Aaaaaah—! Come back!!"

Everyone held their breath.

With one final step, Gu Qing took a powerful stride and rushed into the safe zone!

"yeah--!!!"

"It's a success! Little Gu is awesome!!"

"Well done, little brother!!"

The entire venue erupted in cheers. Deng Chao, Li Chen, Chen Chichi, and Wang Zulan rushed forward, excitedly patting Gu Qing on the back and shoulders, cheering and jumping for joy.

They practically lifted him up high.

When it was Chen Chichi's turn to take on the challenge, he lived up to his "scoundrel Zeng" persona, entering the arena with a grin, planting a 25-meter flag, and then running at a leisurely pace.

Seeing the black ball coming, he immediately shouted, "Hey, hey, don't come any closer!" and turned to run away without any concern for his image. He was faster than a rabbit, which made everyone laugh and eased the tense atmosphere.

After all the male guests finished their challenges, it was the turn of the two female guests.

Liu Shishi looked noticeably more nervous. She subconsciously reached out and gently grabbed Gu Qing's sleeve, her fingertips feeling a little cold.

"Senior Sister, don't be afraid."

Gu Qing turned her head to the side, lowered her voice, and said in a volume that only the two of them could hear, "When you run later, I will stand a little outside the right side of the track."

If you feel the ball is about to hit you, or you can't get back, don't panic. Just run towards me, or dodge to the side. I'll be right next to you.

"Ok!"

Liu Shishi nodded vigorously, and most of her unease dissipated.

"Director, shouldn't we lower the difficulty level a bit for the girls? How about 20 meters?"

As the team leader, Deng Chao took the initiative to communicate with the production team, hoping to secure a safer distance for the female guests.

"25 meters, I guess."

Liu Shishi suddenly spoke up. Knowing that Gu Qing would protect her, she felt a surge of courage and excitement, eager to give it her all. "I can't lose to you by too much!"

"Shishi, are you sure you can do it?"

Deng Chao turned his head, looked her up and down, and asked in a deliberately suspicious tone.

"Fangmu!"

Liu Shishi immediately got into character, gave a soft hum, and mimicked Mi Nan's tone from the movie, "I'm not some delicate woman! I have power!"

"Yes, yes, you're not a delicate woman,"

Chen Chichi, always eager for drama, immediately chimed in, pointing mischievously at Huang Zitao beside him, "Zitao is!"

"Chen Chichi! What do you mean?! Is this something that can't be let go?!"

Huang Zitao's face, which had just calmed down a little, flushed red again. He rushed over in a fit of anger and embarrassment, reaching out to shove Chen Chichi, with a childish tantrum in his manner.

Chen Chichi was already used to his disrespectful physical advances, and knowing that he wasn't really using force, he just smiled and brushed him off without making a fuss.

"I am coming!"

Liu Shishi clenched her little fists, stood at the starting line, and assumed a... well, a very distinctive ready pose.

His body was stiff and straight, his fists were clenched tightly, and he had a kind of charmingly naive "ready to die" feeling.

"Senior Sister,"

Gu Qing suppressed a laugh and gently reminded him, "Don't clench your fists so tightly, loosen them a little, like Brother Kai said earlier, half-clench them, and run more relaxed."

"Oh, good!"

Liu Shishi immediately obeyed and loosened her fist, but her posture still looked a bit stiff.

"When he runs... he won't look like Seven, will he?"

Gu Qing watched as she adjusted her movements awkwardly and couldn't help but mutter a worried comment.

"Aaaaaah—!"

Liu Shishi rushed out without a care in the world!

Good news: Unlike Seven.

Bad news: Like Zhang Fei.

Liu Shishi completely abandoned her usual elegant and ladylike image, and went all out to complete the task.

Her pretty face was tense, her small lips were pursed, and with her neat short hair, the way she ran at full speed, though seemingly chaotic, had a unique cuteness and vitality.

She rushed to within 25 meters and successfully bent down to pick up the black flag! However, as she turned around, seeing the massive black sphere rumbling towards her, fear instantly gripped her.

She screamed in fright, her previous "heroism" vanishing instantly.

When people are panicked, their instinct is to seek out the most trusted support.

Liu Shishi almost instinctively turned her head to look at the outside of the track—Gu Qing was indeed standing there, his face beaming with surprise and encouragement.

That one glance strangely calmed her panic.

Liu Shishi took a deep breath, bit her lower lip, and with all her might, sprinted forward!
They narrowly made it back to the safe zone before the black ball could catch up!
"Shishi is awesome!!"

"Amazing! A true heroine!"

"

Everyone praised him generously and applauded enthusiastically.

Liu Shishi bent over, her hands supporting her knees, panting heavily, but a radiant, triumphant smile spread across her face.

"Zitao, look at other people!"

Chen Chichi never forgets to deliver the finishing blow, pointing at Liu Shishi who has returned victorious, and winking at Huang Zitao.

"Get out of here—!!!"

Huang Zitao completely broke down, almost crying out as if he wanted to disappear into the ground.

Even the girls completed the 25-meter challenge, while I, a grown man who claims to be "frighteningly strong," failed miserably twice in the 30-meter challenge...

After the show aired, he couldn't imagine how much he would be ridiculed.

"Little Bus..."

With a mournful face, he looked at the last challenger, Dilraba, his eyes filled with an almost desperate plea, "You can't win! If you win... what will I do?"
I'm so ashamed to face anyone!

"You can do whatever you want!"

Dilraba was furious and glared at Huang Zitao.

After all, they had been promoting the couple for a whole season, so she felt a little guilty and ashamed.

Judging from Huang Zitao's behavior, he truly has no sympathy whatsoever.

What kind of talk is that?

He doesn't want to succeed; instead, he wants to fail so that he can lose face with him.
Compared to Gu Qing's encouragement and protection of Liu Shishi, Huang Zitao's words and actions left her speechless.

"Director, I want to challenge myself to 27 meters!"

Because of Yang Ying's absence, Dilraba needs to uphold the "tomboy" and "super strong girl" persona of Running Man.

She absolutely cannot lose to Liu Shishi, who is a guest star, especially since the latter has already successfully completed the 25-meter run.

She also has her competitive spirit.

"Xiao Di, 27 meters is too far, isn't it? Why don't you do what Shi Shi does and run 25 meters instead? Safety first."

Deng Chao and others quickly tried to dissuade them.

Dilraba is well-behaved and hardworking in the Running Man team, unlike Huang Zitao who is disliked. Everyone genuinely cares about her and is afraid that she will get hurt.

"Brother Chao, I want to give it a try."

Reba's competitive spirit kicked in, "Senior Sister is right, we're not delicate girls!"

After saying that, she glared at Huang Zitao, her meaning all too clear.

The first challenge begins.

Dilraba ran with all her might, and her movement of bending down to pick up the flag was also very nimble, but perhaps because she was too eager to succeed, her steps became a little unsteady when she got up and ran back.

He had only taken two steps when he was grazed by the edge of the black ball that was accelerating down, causing him to lose his balance and stumble forward. His hands instinctively braced themselves on the rough track, and his knees also scraped against it.

"Xiao Di! Watch out!!"

"Baba! Slow down!"

"Oh dear! Are you alright?"

Deng Chao, Li Chen, and the others were shocked and rushed up the slope to help him up.

Gu Qing was standing on the outside. In fact, given his position and reaction time, he could have easily reached out and helped Reba when she fell.

But he hesitated for a moment and ultimately did not move.

When male and female celebrities, especially popular idols, are collaborating on a show for the first time, a sense of propriety is very important.

He and Liu Shishi have a strong on-screen couple foundation and public recognition, and audiences are happy to accept, and even look forward to, more intimate interactions between them.

However, his overly proactive physical contact with Dilraba during their first meeting, when she fell down, could easily be over-interpreted, leading to unnecessary rumors or controversies, which would be bad for both of them.

He can offer well-intentioned reminders and encouragement, but he must be extremely cautious when it comes to helping with physical contact.

"Are you okay?"

Gu Qing stood below the track, maintaining a polite distance, and asked with concern.

"Brother Chao, don't worry, I'm fine, I just brushed against something."

With the help of others, Dilraba stood up. She didn't want to give up, "I want to try again!"

Seeing her resolute attitude, Deng Chao and the others could only helplessly offer a few words of advice, such as "Be very careful" and "Give up if you feel something is wrong," before stepping aside.

The second challenge.

As a woman, Dilraba naturally lacks stamina. Running continuously consumes a lot of energy, and her starting speed this time was obviously not as good as the first time.

She gritted her teeth and rushed to the black flag. The moment she bent down and grabbed the flagpole, her body swayed slightly.

Just then, the black ball was already getting closer!

"boom!"

This time, it hit her solidly on the side, causing her to lose control and swerve, falling sideways towards the outside of the track.

On the outside, there were sturdy iron railings!

She was dizzy and slumped down, her head hitting the sharp joint of the railing!

"Xiao Di!!"

"Dilraba! Watch out!!"

Deng Chao and the others' pupils constricted sharply, they cried out in alarm, and rushed over.

Gu Qing, who was closest to the railing, didn't have time to think. He raised his left hand and gripped the iron railing, clenching his fingers and using the back of his hand and knuckles to form a cushion!

"Bang—!"

A muffled thud!
Dilraba's smooth, fair forehead slammed heavily against Gu Qing's knuckles as he gripped the railing.

Gu Qing's expression changed, and she abruptly pulled her hand away, turning around and taking a few steps forward.

Dilraba was so struck by the impact that she saw stars, fell backward onto the track, her mind buzzing, and was momentarily stunned.

"Xiao Di! Are you alright?"

"Baba! How are you? Did you bump your head?"

Deng Chao, Li Chen, and others rushed over and hurriedly helped the dizzy Reba up, checking her forehead.

There was a red patch there, but the skin wasn't broken or bleeding.

The scene was somewhat chaotic, with everyone's attention focused on Dilraba. The incident had happened so quickly that, apart from the person directly involved, almost no one saw the specific details.
They assumed that Dilraba had bumped into the railing herself, or that the railing had provided some cushioning.

There is only one exception.

Liu Shishi, who had been paying close attention to Gu Qing, keenly noticed the almost imperceptible tremor in Gu Qing's body at the moment of impact, as well as his face turning pale instantly and his brows furrowing slightly.

She immediately jogged around the crowd and came to Gu Qing, who was facing away from everyone and towards the sea.

"younger brother."

She lowered her voice and asked urgently, her eyes quickly scanning his entire body, "Are you hurt? Did you bump your hand?"

She saw Gu Qing's left hand hanging at her side, slightly curled up somewhat unnaturally.

Gu Qing took a light breath. The knuckles of his index and middle fingers were burning, and he could even feel them trembling slightly uncontrollably.

But he quickly put his hands behind his back, gave Liu Shishi a reassuring smile, and shook his head, "Phew... It's nothing. Shishi-jie, don't make a fuss."

He didn't want his injury to affect the recording of the show, and he was also afraid that this scene would cause dissatisfaction among fans.

Gu Qing still has some feelings for the show "Running Man".

Looking at his face, which was trying to remain calm despite the pain, Liu Shishi felt a pang of heartache, but she also understood what Gu Qing meant.

She could only purse her lips tightly, nod, and stand a little closer to him, her eyes full of worry.

After all members completed their challenges, the game temporarily came to an end.

Dilraba rubbed her forehead, feeling a slight headache and a bit dizzy. She thought to herself with annoyance, "This pillar is too hard!"

"Haha, Xiao Ba, it's good that you're with me. I almost thought you had won."

Huang Zitao was overjoyed and laughed heartily.

"you go!"

Dilraba turned her head angrily and saw the backs of Gu Qing and Liu Shishi.

On the edge of the slightly chaotic crowd, under the bright morning sun, the golden sand stretched out, the vast blue sea shimmered, and the sea breeze gently blew.

Gu Qing and Liu Shishi stood side by side, facing the sea, their heads slightly turned as if they were whispering to each other.

Gu Yangguang outlined their beautiful silhouettes from behind, the sea breeze ruffling their hair and clothes, creating a tranquil and beautiful scene.

It's even more romantic than anything shown in the movies, exuding an indescribable sweetness.

Dilraba, clutching her still slightly dizzy forehead, stared blankly at the scene, a sudden surge of intense envy welling up within her.

"Gu Qing and his senior sister are so sweet, enjoying the sea view together."

"Why can't I meet such a romantic guy?"

……

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(P.S.: I've read some comments and many people are asking if this episode of Running Man is really that exaggerated. I can say with certainty that it's even more exaggerated than I described.)

During this period, Running Man went to extremes for the sake of entertainment, and almost every member got injured while running.
Leaving aside the little cheetah who crashed into the railing earlier, the big baby was knocked unconscious on the first run, and broke his finger on the second run. (There's artistic embellishment, but it's basically realistic.) (End of Chapter)