Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 5 The Legend of the White Snake
……

……

As night deepened, the streetlights in front of the hotel lit up one by one in the twilight.

Gu Qing stood at the intersection of light and shadow, his slender figure casting a slanted shadow.

The Lingdu convoy of vehicles from the program crew was neatly arranged, its paint gleaming with a cold sheen under the lights.

The staff members, who were chatting in small groups, stopped talking in shock when they saw Gu Qing appear, and their faces lit up with smiles: "My goodness, Teacher Gu, you're here so early! You're the most dedicated artist I've ever seen in my career!"

"good evening."

Gu Qing wasn't used to such cheesy flattery. After nodding in response,
He walked to the side and waited quietly, his hands in his pockets, staring blankly at the grass at his feet.

The glow of the streetlights shone on his profile.
Several young female staff members couldn't help but steal glances at the scene, but fearing being discovered, they could only cover up their whispered discussions by pretending to organize equipment.

Then came another series of light footsteps.

Wearing his signature black tracksuit, Wang Baoqiang waved and called out from afar, "Xiao Gu, why are you here so early?"

Gu Qing, whose gaze had refocused, looked up upon hearing this, a smile appearing on his face: "Brother Baoqiang."

He stepped forward and said, "I just arrived too. I mainly came here in advance to familiarize myself with the filming content so as not to delay everyone's time."

"You're such a thoughtful child."

Wang Baoqiang patted him on the shoulder, his eyes full of admiration, "When I was your age, I wasn't this mature."

While the two were chatting,
Not long after, Deng Chao and Chen Chichi arrived together.

From afar, Chen Chichi's signature laugh could be heard: "Hahaha, Brother Chao, look, I knew Xiao Gu would definitely be here."

"That's right, don't you even know whose underling you are?"

Deng Chao strode over, put his arm around Gu Qing's shoulder, and asked with a smile, "How was it? Nervous about recording your first show?"

Gu Qing shook her head: "With Brother Chao here, what do I have to be nervous about?"

"I love hearing this!"

Deng Chao raised an eyebrow smugly and turned to Chen Chichi, saying, "See? This is the awareness of my little brother."

Chen Chichi feigned grievance: "Brother Chao, that's not right. Xiao Gu is everyone's little brother."

Just then, Li Chen and Wang Zhulan arrived.

He was wearing a simple black T-shirt, his muscles subtly defined, and waved from afar, saying, "Everyone, are you alright?"

"Chen, five minutes left."

Deng Chao glanced at his phone. "I guess you weren't late, by all accounts."

Li Chen approached, carefully examined Gu Qing, and said enviously, "Little Gu looks really handsome in this outfit. It's true that the future belongs to you young people."

As she spoke, she reached out and patted his shoulder, saying, "You're just too thin, you need to eat more."

"Gu is an idol, he makes a living based on his looks, how could he be so big and burly?"

Wang Zhulan joked.

Time passed by,
The meeting time was approaching, but Yang Ying was nowhere to be seen.

The smiles on Deng Chao and his group's faces faded slightly.

The atmosphere suddenly turned sour.

Gu Qing couldn't help but wonder, "Won't this precious darling be late on the first day?"
Just as the meeting time arrived, the crisp sound of high heels came from the hotel lobby, and everyone's eyes instinctively turned to look.

Yang Da Baobei appeared at the perfect moment, dressed in a black tight leather outfit, and was walking gracefully towards them.

The fitted leather jacket accentuated her flat figure with a touch of sexiness, while the cinched waist highlighted her slender waist. The leather pants tightly hugged her long, shapely legs, making every step she took graceful.

Now that they're here, you can't keep a straight face.

Deng Chao even whistled: "Wow, Baby's outfit!"

"what's wrong?"

Yang Ying raised an eyebrow, deliberately put her hands on her hips, and struck a queen-like pose. "Don't you like this outfit?"

"It looks good."

Chen Chichi exaggeratedly covered his eyes, saying, "It's so dazzling, I can't even look directly at it."

"Exaggerated".

Yang Ying gave a light hum, then her beautiful eyes lit up slightly when she saw Gu Qing standing out in the crowd. Wearing high-top shoes, she deliberately moved closer: "Little brother Qingqing, how do I look in my outfit today?"

“It suits Baby very well.” Gu Qing took a step back.

Have they already gotten into character before the show even started filming?
"Hehe, right? I think this outfit is really cool too."

Yang Ying laughed happily.

"Alright, baby, stop teasing the little brother. If we don't leave now, the director will lose his temper."

Deng Chao helped to get out of the predicament.

The group boarded the production crew's car and headed to their filming destination.

Leifeng Pagoda stands majestically in the night, its silhouette outlined softly by the lights.

The filming location for the program has been set up, and the staff are testing the equipment.

Gu Qing stood beside the motorcycle, his fingers unconsciously stroking the edge of his helmet.

This was his first time experiencing a celebrity's filming set.

"Teacher Gu, are you ready?" the director in charge of filming asked, holding a walkie-talkie.

Gu Qing nodded.

He put on his helmet, mounted the motorcycle, and moved with clean and efficient movements.

"Action!"

At the director's command, Gu Qing slowly removed his helmet.

His movements were a little awkward, but it was precisely this awkwardness that added to the sense of authenticity.

"Cut!" the director suddenly yelled.
Gu Qing's heart skipped a beat for no reason. Was he going to be scolded as soon as he arrived?
Gu Qing underestimated the importance of 'traffic'.

"Teacher Gu, don't be nervous. You can shake your hair when you take off your helmet. That will make the scene more lively."

The director patiently and gently explained.

"Okay, director." Gu Qing carefully absorbed the experience.

The second shoot began.
When he took off his helmet this time, he tilted his head slightly, his movements lively, and the halo of the streetlight shone on his face, making him look gentle and handsome.

"It feels right, Teacher Gu, you need to raise the corners of your mouth a little more, to show a more sunny and friendly side, not too cold, that doesn't fit your persona."

The director smiled broadly and continued to encourage, "Let's do one more take."

"Ah."

Gu Qing quickly recalled the memories in the original owner's mind.

After all, the predecessor's years of training on the peninsula were not for nothing, and facial expression management was one of them.

Whether you're happy, sad, or wronged, the most important thing is to present yourself in the best possible light during each emotion.

"Action!"

"Cut! Perfect!"

As Gu Qing displayed her idol-level charm with her fans, the director excitedly clapped his hands, "Teacher Gu, that take is a wrap!"

"Teacher Gu is amazing."

"This acting skill will definitely earn him a Best Actor award in the future."

The staff on site also applauded in unison, and the applause was thunderous.

Gu Qing put down his helmet; the filming could be completed in three takes, which met his expectations.

"Xiao Gu, your smile is so charming. If I were a woman, I would be completely captivated by you."

Wang Baoqiang walked over at some point; he had just finished filming an action scene, and fine beads of sweat still covered his forehead.

"Brother Baoqiang, I think your action scenes are cooler."

Gu Qing put down the helmet.

Wang Baoqiang waved his hand with a smile: "My action scenes are all just for show, they can't compare to the energy of you young people."

As the two were talking, a staff member came over to inform them to proceed to the next recording location.

……

In a spacious room,
A one-meter-high display stand was placed in the center, covered with yellow silk cloth.

Sponsored beverages and cocktails were neatly arranged on both sides of the booth, their bottles gleaming enticingly under the lights.

"When Brother Chao comes in, you should applaud him first."

Director Lu was explaining the process to everyone, "Then raise your sponsored cocktail to toast, take a sip, and then unveil the yellow cloth."

Gu Qing carefully noted down every detail.

Just then, Deng Chao's signature laughter came from outside the door.

"Everyone, I'm here!"

"Oh, welcome, Brother Chao!"

As Deng Chao pushed open the door and entered, enthusiastic applause immediately filled the room.

Gu Qing joined everyone in raising their cocktails, the crisp clinking of glasses echoing throughout the room.

"Cheers!"

Gu Qing drank it all in one gulp, the sweet taste making him squint his eyes slightly.

At this time,

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that Yang Ying was looking at him with a forced smile.

Gu Qing's eyes showed doubt, and when she put down her wine glass,
He then realized that everyone else's glasses were still full of drinks, except for his, which were completely empty.

"Alright, comrades, we're here to escort the treasure."

Deng Chao put down his wine glass, patted his finger and pointed at the exhibition stand, "I'll count to three, two, one, and we'll pull together."

"Three, two, one!"

Together, everyone lifted the yellow cloth, revealing a gilded gold card displayed inside the booth.

In an instant,
"Eh~?"

"Where's the treasure?"

Zhu Lan covered his mouth, Bao Qiang was surprised, and Chen Chichi scratched his head. The three veteran actors immediately got into character.

"It looks like there's a mark of Leifeng Pagoda on this."

Li Chen, who was a step slower to react, hurriedly spoke up.

"Could it be a mission card?"

Yang Ying tilted her head in confusion.

Gu Qing: "..."

"Hey little brother, can you help me see what's written inside?"

Deng Chao very considerately handed the task card to Gu Qing, who was standing on the far side.

Gu Qing subconsciously took the task card and read it aloud: "Meet at West Lake Cultural Square at 6 a.m. tomorrow."

What are you going to West Lake for?

Just when everyone was puzzled.

The screen beside them suddenly lit up, revealing a mysterious man in black.

"Fellow members of Running Man, it is with great regret that we announce that, due to your late arrival, the treasure 'White Snake,' which you were supposed to protect and move, has been stolen."
The mysterious man rested his hands on his chin and said in a deep voice, "According to reliable intelligence, as long as you members search according to the story of the White Snake, you will be able to discover the legendary treasure..."

Remember, you will only receive the White Snake hint card after completing the quest during the treasure hunt.

For this reason, I've also sent two special agents to assist you with your work…

As soon as the words fell,
The curtain to Gu Qing's right was suddenly lifted.

……

……

(End of this chapter)