Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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Time flies, and it's already August 3rd.

League of Legends, the most popular MOBA game in China with a huge player base, is celebrating its sixth anniversary.

As one of the most profitable and influential game projects under Tencent, the official League of Legends team is naturally very wealthy.

The celebration venue was chosen to be one of the capital's landmark stadiums: Wukesong Arena.

This colossal structure, covering an area of ​​over 6.3 square meters, is currently enveloped in a frenzied and noisy atmosphere.

Inside and outside the venue, everything had been meticulously decorated into a League of Legends-themed world, with huge hero posters, flashing neon signs, and a continuously playing season trailer, all proclaiming the grand occasion of the evening.

Tickets for the inner stands, which can accommodate more than 18,000 spectators, were sold out as soon as they went on sale, making them extremely difficult to obtain.

Such a phenomenal success is certainly due in part to the game's large and loyal player base.

But what cannot be ignored are the two "foreign aids" who will be appearing on stage tonight – Gu Qing and Chris Wu.

These two top-tier celebrities, who are at the peak of their careers, would be enough to fill the venue if either of them were to appear, let alone the two of them "competing on the same stage".
This is undoubtedly a "dream collaboration" and a "historic moment" in the eyes of fans and viewers.

In addition to these two top-tier celebrities who generate the most buzz, the addition of another "rising star," Wang Junkai, has also added a unique level of excitement to tonight's event.

Although his "mommy fans" and "older sister fans" may be slightly fewer in number, their purchasing power, organizational ability, and fighting spirit are equally renowned in the fan circle and should not be underestimated.

Backed by Tencent, the official League of Legends team understands the principle that "popularity is king".

Several days ago, the official promotional posters deliberately ignited a powder keg.

On the poster, Gu Qing and Chris Wu occupy the absolute visual center, one on the left and one on the right.

The distinct colors and postures have created a silent, tense sense of confrontation.

For fans, a celebrity exhibition match primarily for entertainment purposes has long transcended the outcome of the game itself.

It has escalated into a battle for honor concerning the "face," "ability," and even the "right to breathe" of their idols.

The online battle had already begun the moment the poster was released.

"Ahhh, Gu Qing, charge! Beat that show-off to a pulp! Let him know what real strength is!"

"Hilarious! My little brother is a genuine Grandmaster level player. Does that Chris Wu even know how to play? He probably can't even last-hit a minion, right?"

"Can Gu Qing's leg hair fans please stop embarrassing themselves? My prince plays on a foreign server, and his skill level is at least Diamond, no worse than your 'Chinese server Master'!"

"To the Wu fan upstairs, let me explain: for your prince, 'Chinese server' refers to the North American server, while our server is the 'foreign server'."

Furthermore, there's a huge difference between a diamond and a master craftsman; the use of the word "at least" is truly brilliant.

"Just a passerby, I just want to watch the show, let's see a fight break out!"

The fans of the two top celebrities are engaged in a fierce online battle on various social media platforms and gaming forums, using slang and memes, controlling comments and fighting back against negative publicity. The intensity of the battle is comparable to a small-scale online war.

however,
The sudden emergence of the phenomenal talent show "The Rap of China" allowed him to successfully "defy fate" with his catchy phrase "Do you have freestyle?" and countless memes.
His popularity not only returned to its peak, but even reached a new level, making him seem like he had "lived a second life".

Adding to the "big bowl of wide noodles" meme that Gu Qing unintentionally "helped" create, and the continued fermentation of the classic Bilibili parody video "Su Yunjin, how will you repay what you owe me?",

The area outside the Wukesong Arena has been transformed into a visible "Chu River and Han Border".

That evening, before the last rays of the setting sun had completely faded, the area outside the stadium was already packed with people.

The queue for ticket inspection stretched into a long, winding line, the air thick with excited chatter, anxious urging, and... a barely perceptible tension.

Most of the fans supporting Gu Qing held up blue support signs and banners with words such as "Gu Qing", "Zhuo Yifan" and "Wolf Warrior 2 will be a big hit" printed on them, and there were also some cute Q-version avatars.

Their group seemed more organized, with many people queuing quietly, dressed in traditional Chinese and ancient-style clothing, exchanging quiet conversations about movie plots or recent events, their faces filled with expectant smiles.

Kris Wu's fanbase is more diverse.

There were "traditional" fans holding red support items, as well as "hip-hop girls" wearing oversized hoodies, metal chains, and avant-garde makeup.
Their expressions are often more flamboyant, their voices are louder, and they frequently burst into laughter or refute certain online comments.

When these two distinctly colored and uniquely styled dragons inevitably converge at an entrance, the scene becomes quite subtle.

Those with better tempers simply exchanged a cold glance or a disdainful shrug and turned their faces away.
Using the back of the head to express arrogance, as if saying "I won't argue with a fool."

Those with fiery tempers, that's where things get interesting.

"What are you?"

"Look at you!"

"What, you think liking Gu Qing makes you so great? Just because a movie has high box office numbers, you can look down on everyone?"

"Isn't it better than some people who only know 'skr' and 'wide noodles'? Their works are not good enough, so they can only live on variety shows and memes?"
"Who are you calling someone who has no work?! Say that again and see what happens!"

"Let's give it a try!"

Similar arguments erupted simultaneously in several places, with the hot-blooded young women refusing to back down, their voices growing louder and louder, attracting the attention of passersby in the queue.

Several incidents nearly escalated into shoving, but fortunately, the security personnel on site and the relatively rational leaders of the "big fans" on both sides intervened in time, preventing a full-blown brawl such as "hair pulling."

Even so, the atmosphere at the scene had reached an extremely tense point. To avoid further conflict, the venue management had to temporarily adjust their strategy.
The main entrances were clearly divided into the "Gu Qing Fan Passage" and the "Chris Wu Fan Passage," which were strictly separated by barriers and security personnel.

This move left many hardcore esports players who came purely to watch the games and support the teams dumbfounded and speechless.

"Holy crap... Is it really that serious? It's just a celebrity exhibition game, why is it acting like a war?"

A boy carrying a gaming backpack and wearing a regular T-shirt whispered to his companion.

"Maya, this is terrifying! Is this the fighting power of top-tier fans?"

His companion clicked his tongue in amazement, "Compared to them, all those female fans in our esports circle are nothing, they're nothing."

"Don't let your competition get worse, bro,"

Another player wearing glasses chimed in, "The fans in our circle are becoming more and more like idol groups. Haven't you seen the forums and Weibo supertopics?"
That place was a complete mess, not much cleaner than here.

"EDG is fully responsible!"

A chubby boy wearing a yellow RNG team jersey suddenly chimed in angrily, "Weak in international competitions, but a god in domestic competitions. Every year before the World Championship, they make all sorts of promises, like 'the most promising year,' but what happened?"
It'll be either the quarterfinals or the round of 16! They've really mastered marketing their "dream-chasing" persona during the offseason!

"Hopefully, as the LPL's number one seed this year, we won't have another '777' (a Chinese internet slang term for a bad performance), otherwise I'll be too ashamed to watch."

The boy in the yellow shirt's companion echoed this sentiment, his tone full of disappointment and frustration.

The boys' complaints were quite loud, and they were clearly heard by a group of girls who had come together behind them, wearing EDG's classic black and white team uniforms and with exquisite makeup.

In an instant,
Several cold gazes shot over like sharp arrows.

"Hey, wait, if you royal fans are really that good, how come you can't get the number one seed?"

A short-haired girl, hands on her hips, retorted rapidly, "The classic 'empty champion,' right? You got swept by us twice in the regular season, and then lost 2-3 in the playoffs. Now you're jealous of our number one seed? How hilarious."

"Exactly! Does it mean we 'Little Knights' owe you another championship from the void?"

Another long-haired girl joined the fray, saying, "You haven't even won a single league championship, yet you have the nerve to pontificate here? All you do is brag about being the world's best AD carry!"

"A traitorous squad and a puppet imperial army, it's like the pot calling the kettle black, what's there to argue about?"

Nearby, several spectators wearing the red jerseys of the veteran team WE watched the argument between EDG and RNG fans with disdain and disgust on their faces, deliberately taking a few steps away, as if afraid of getting splattered with "dirty blood".

As a powerhouse in the early days of League of Legends, WE fans naturally have their pride.

"Shut up, you third seed!"

The EDG and RNG fans, who were engaged in a heated exchange, almost simultaneously turned their guns on each other and glared angrily.

Well, now it's a three-way battle.

Outside the stadium, it has become a small stage for showcasing the grudges and rivalries between the "fan circle" and the "e-sports circle".

On one side, Gu Qing and Chris Wu's top-tier fans are clearly divided and at odds with each other;
On the other side, fans of RNG and EDG, two top esports teams, were tearing each other apart and passionately hurling insults at each other, while also joining forces to "disdain" the self-righteous WE fans.

Lively, chaotic, and with a touch of absurd humor, the six-anniversary celebration formed the most vibrant and noisy prelude before nightfall.

Without a doubt, tonight's Wukesong Stadium is destined to be a sleepless night, a frenzy of online traffic.

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at the same time,

The atmosphere in the VIP lounge backstage of the stadium was completely different from the hustle and bustle outside; it was even a bit... low-pressure.

"Damn it, you bunch of trash! Eighteen consecutive wins in the regular season, and you guys think you can beat me to fourth place in the finals??"

What utter garbage they played in the playoffs!

Principal Wang paced back and forth in the carpeted lounge, phone in hand, his face flushed with excitement, spittle practically flying through the airwaves onto the person on the other end of the line.

"Su Xiaoluo! I'm telling you, next year! If you still can't get into the World Championship next year, you're fired!"

"I invested so much money not to watch you embarrass yourselves in our own backyard!"

On his way here, he saw many spectators wearing EDG, RNG, and even WE team jerseys through the car window. Thinking about the poor performance of his invested IG team in the playoffs, a surge of anger rose within him.

As one of the earliest investors in esports, Principal Wang has high hopes for IG and has invested a lot of money. Now, watching other teams' fans cheering and preparing for the World Championship,

They couldn't swallow their anger at their own team being given a break so early.

He berated the club manager on the phone for a full five or six minutes, until the manager repeatedly apologized and promised to reflect deeply on the matter and strengthen the squad for next year.

Principal Wang calmed down a little and hung up the phone while cursing.

He took a breath, plopped down on the soft leather sofa, and rubbed his temples.

immediately,

As if remembering something, she quickly unlocked her phone, opened WeChat, found that familiar profile picture, and made a video call.

"Beep-beep-"

The bell had only rung twice.

"Snapped."

A system notification popped up on the screen: 【'Gu Qing' has rejected your video call.】

Principal Wang: "..."

A vein throbbed on his forehead, and he clicked "video call" again, unwilling to give up.

"Snapped."

I was rejected instantly again.

"Damn it!"

Principal Wang squeezed out two words through gritted teeth, as if the anger he had just suppressed was about to reignite.

He changed his approach and switched to making a voice call.

This time, after ringing a few times, the call finally went through.

"Gu Qing! Are you out of your mind?! You only answer my calls when I call you on voice, right?!"

Principal Wang's roar instantly filled the small lounge.

The voice on the other end of the phone was distinctive, with a slightly cold quality, calm and unmoved, completely unaffected by his anger:

"You're too ugly, I don't want to see you."

Principal Wang: "...???"

He subconsciously touched his sagging, round face, and retorted with a stiff neck:

"I'm ugly? Where am I ugly? My appearance can at least be described as 'decent,' right?!"

"..."

An awkward silence ensued.

Principal Wang's slightly loose skin began to turn a purplish-red from his neck, then quickly spread to his entire face, finally turning into a purplish-red color of anger and embarrassment.

He felt humiliated by this silence!

"Fine, fine, fine! I fucking got it!"

He practically roared, breaking the awkward silence, "How much longer until you get there?!"

"What?" Gu Qing asked.

"I……"

Principal Wang's domineering CEO-style "I'm here to pick you up" was just about to come out of his mouth.

"You came to pick me up, are you planning a publicity stunt?"

Gu Qing's casual remark delivered a decisive blow, silencing his unspoken words and revealing his underlying intentions.

Principal Wang's already round face puffed up with anger, looking like an inflated toad, on the verge of breaking down.

"I'll be there in 10 minutes."

Gu Qing didn't give him a chance to continue his outburst and gave him a time.

"I f***ing..." Principal Wang hadn't even finished uttering his curse.

"Beep-beep-beep-"

The receiver went dead.

Gu Qing had already hung up the phone.

Principal Wang stood there, holding his phone, eyes wide, seemingly still reeling from the "treatment" of being abruptly and decisively hung up on.

"Pfft—cough cough..."

From the sofa behind him came a muffled, thunderous laugh that he tried to suppress but ultimately couldn't hold back.

Principal Wang, his face dark, whirled around. There stood a large, obese man, resembling Dong Zhuo, covering his mouth with his hand, his shoulders heaving, his face flushed red.

He is PDD, a former professional player, the top streamer on Panda TV, and now a well-known streamer.

"Liu! Are you laughing at your mother?!" Principal Wang scolded angrily.

"Hang hang~ Oh dear, Principal, Ya'er, don't take your anger out on me."

PDD put his hand down, burst into laughter, revealing a face beaming with a wide grin, "They're top celebrities, they won't flatter you, but we 'little people' will, okay?"

"Get out! Get out! What are you trying to fool me with?!"

Principal Wang couldn't help but laugh and scold him for his antics, which relieved him quite a bit of his frustration.

He stood up, straightened his expensive but casually worn T-shirt, and said, "Let's go."

"Principal, where are we going?" PDD asked, surprised.

"Nonsense, go pick them up!" Principal Wang rolled his eyes at him.

"Huh? You're really going to pick him up?" PDD scratched his head, somewhat surprised.

In his memory, this young master had never been so "attentive".

"Nonsense! If you can make 300 million from one movie, I'll drive you around every day, okay?!"

Principal Wang waved his hand impatiently, his tone half complaining and half helpless.

Judging from the hard indicator of pure "earning ability", Gu Qing's current momentum is even stronger than that of the "son of the richest man".

Not to mention that Gu Qing also invested in his IG esports team and demonstrated the same amazing business acumen as himself in "Wolf Warrior 2," securing a lucrative revenue-sharing contract.

and,

Gu Qing and Li Binbin had a close relationship.

Her childhood friend and business partner is someone she has to respectfully call "Brother Quan" even when she meets him.

Extremely handsome, exceptionally skilled, with a keen eye for making money, intelligent and clear-headed, and beautiful girls flock to him like they're free...

The more Principal Wang thought about it, the more his heart ached.

"Damn it, are you the son of the richest man, or am I the son of the richest man?"

He muttered something under his breath, his voice practically overflowing with envy, jealousy, and resentment.

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the other side,
When it came to "picking someone up," Principal Wang didn't actually make a big fuss by going to the gymnasium entrance and waiting like a doorman.

He simply took PDD and strolled to the entrance of the backstage crew passage. They leaned against the wall, chatting idly, their eyes occasionally glancing towards the end of the passage.

Not long after, a commotion, distinctly different from that of ordinary staff members, came from afar.

The voices were a mix of enthusiastic greetings, barely suppressed excited screams, and calls of "Teacher Gu" and "Little Brother" rising and falling.

Principal Wang twitched the corner of his mouth and looked up.

At the other end of the passage, a group of people surrounded a figure as if they were stars surrounding the moon.

Surrounded by people, Gu Qing was dressed in a simple sweatshirt, wearing a mask and a hat. He stood tall and walked with ease.

The not-so-bright lights in the venue corridor shone on him, as if automatically focusing, making him incredibly conspicuous even in the crowd.

And those people surrounding him...

Principal Wang squinted and took a closer look. Good heavens, it was several of the top commentators from League of Legends!

There were even several people who looked like high-ranking officials from the alliance, all smiling and exchanging pleasantries with Gu Qing.

This pomp and circumstance... Principal Wang felt a little uneasy.

When he arrived, why didn't he see this group of people so neatly arranged and so enthusiastically "welcoming" him?
"Cough cough."

Principal Wang cleared his throat, straightened his back, and tried to make his presence felt.

"Teacher Gu, it's such a great honor for us to be here for our sixth anniversary!"

"Little brother, you must sign autographs and take a photo with us after the competition!"

The noise of the crowd easily drowned out his cough.

"Cough cough!"

Principal Wang raised his voice, coughed twice more, and deliberately took half a step forward.

however,
Everyone's attention remained firmly fixed on Gu Qing, chattering amongst themselves as if they hadn't noticed the two "masters" still standing by the passageway.

Principal Wang's face began to darken.

Just a second before he was about to explode, PDD, who was beside him, immediately took advantage of his "human shield" and "loud voice".

"My dear bud! Teacher Gu!"

PDD, with his powerful voice and imposing physique, shouted as he squeezed into the crowd, "Teacher Gu! Your outfit is so cool! Absolutely amazing!"

His shout finally drew everyone's attention.

"Teacher Piao? What are you doing here?" one of the commentators exclaimed in surprise.

"Oh dear! Principal Wang!"

Another sharp-eyed host finally spotted Principal Wang standing behind PDD, looking rather unwell, and quickly forced a smile to greet him, "Principal, you've arrived too?"

"Good morning, Principal!"

"Principal, you've arrived!"

The crowd seemed to have just noticed Principal Wang and began to greet him. However, their tone and demeanor, compared to the heartfelt enthusiasm they showed towards Gu Qing, were more formulaic and polite, with a hint of... flattery and fear.

"What do you mean by 'I'm here too'?"

Principal Wang's face was dark, and his tone was harsh, "I got here a long time ago! Longer than any of you!"

Everyone immediately fell silent, their smiles becoming somewhat stiff.

Everyone knew this man had a bad temper, so none of us dared to say a word.

Thankfully, Gu Qingwen, who was surrounded, spoke up gently, her clear voice instantly breaking the slightly awkward atmosphere:

"Dear teachers, taking photos and signing autographs is no problem, but it may take a little while. I need to go to the dressing room to get my hair and makeup done with the team first."

After all the matches are over tonight, let's find a place where I can do a group autograph session and take photos with everyone, okay?

"Okay, okay! Of course!"

"Thank you so much, Teacher Gu! You're so kind!"

"Teacher Gu, please go ahead with your work! The competition is more important, we're not in a hurry!"

"Yes, yes, Professor Gu, please go and get ready. We won't disturb you any longer!"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, their faces breaking into smiles again. They thanked each other repeatedly, offered a few words of blessing for the competition, and then reluctantly dispersed to go about their own business.

"Give them autographs and photos? Why bother with them? They're all just opportunists."

After the crowd dispersed, Principal Wang and Gu Qing walked side by side toward their private dressing room, still muttering curses as usual, seemingly trying to regain some face.

Gu Qing didn't respond to his comment, but instead continued chatting with PDD, who was walking on the other side, in a relaxed and amused tone: "Teacher Piao, I heard that your 'Fujian Roasted Rat' lottery is really mysterious?"

Could you maybe do a giveaway for my account sometime during your livestream? My account is incredibly unlucky.

"Hahaha, humph, no way, no way, it's all just nonsense from the viewers!"

PDD grinned from ear to ear at Gu Qing's question, scratching the back of his head vigorously with his rough hands, looking quite flattered.
"Teacher Gu, if you want it, it's just a matter of saying the word! Leave it to me! I'll definitely get you the best lobster!"

Watching his "follower" being so easily flattered by Gu Qing, turning him into a "foolish son of a landlord," seemingly ready to do anything for her, he was deeply moved.

Principal Wang: "..."

Oh well, I'm used to it.

This guy surnamed Gu seems to have a natural charm that makes people want to get close to him and trust him; he's popular with both men and women, young and old.

I can't accept it.

Guided by the staff, the three arrived at the private dressing room prepared for Gu Qing.

The room was spacious and bright, with a ring of bright light bulbs around the makeup mirror, and all kinds of professional cosmetics and hair tools were already prepared.

Gu Qing sat down in front of the makeup mirror, closed her eyes, and let the professional makeup team that had been waiting behind her begin their work.

The makeup artist gently cleansed his face with a cotton pad, then moisturized and applied a base... a series of procedures were carried out skillfully and quietly.

Principal Wang, as if he were at home, sat casually on the sofa next to him, crossed his legs, and began his signature "nagging".

"Gu Qing, if you ask me, it's all your fault!"

Principal Wang brought up the old matter again, complaining in a half-serious tone, "Didn't you promise me that you would come to watch the LPL finals and cheer for IG?"

The results of it?
"We didn't even see a shadow of him! Our IG didn't make it to Worlds because you weren't here! We didn't get any of your 'lucky charm'!"

The more he talked, the more he felt it made sense: "Look, Wu Jing's 'Wolf Warrior 2' benefited from your connections and became a box office hit; Jing Tian filmed a drama with you and the on-screen couple became popular."

Why can't you put a little more effort into your own people, the teams I invested in?

Even just showing your face or posting a Weibo message to show your support would be great!

Gu Qing closed her eyes, feeling the gentle touch of the powder on her face, while Principal Wang's incessant complaints filled her ears.

He finally couldn't hold back and interrupted, "You know how much I was being criticized online during the playoffs and finals for IG."

Another 'relationship exposed', another 'cold-blooded disregard for past feelings'...

"How could I go to the scene during such a high-profile event? Would I be cheering for IG or just bringing them negative attention?"

He asked in a flat tone, "Back then, why didn't you, my 'business partner,' stand up for me or say a word in my defense?"

"Uh... well..."

Principal Wang was momentarily speechless at the question, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face, but he quickly regained his composure, "When I spoke up back then, wasn't I just causing you trouble?"
Given my image, if I were to stand up and speak out, wouldn't those haters get even more worked up?
You say we're 'colluding' or 'working together'? I was just protecting you!

He himself was starting to doubt his own sophistry, so he quickly rolled his eyes and changed the subject.

He leaned closer, a knowing, slightly lewd and inquisitive smile playing on his lips. He lowered his voice, but clearly didn't intend to hide it from the others in the room.

"But speaking of which... Gu Qing, tell me honestly," he winked, making no attempt to hide his gossipy nature, "do you and Da Mimi... actually have something going on?"

He patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry, I promise I won't tell anyone! Just tell me, brother, to satisfy my curiosity. What's Da Mi Mi like? Is she... really hot?"

He's been eyeing Yang Mi for a long time; her figure, her looks, and her shrewd yet alluring charm make her an absolute top beauty in the entertainment industry.

However, Yang Mi is too skilled; she's a well-known "female player" in the entertainment circle, with top-notch social skills, adept at playing the field and creating a romantic atmosphere.
But to actually gain any real advantage from her was virtually impossible. Principal Wang had never gotten anything out of her either.

His words instantly created a somewhat awkward atmosphere in the dressing room.

The female stylists who were doing Gu Qing's hair and makeup paused almost imperceptibly, their brows furrowing unconsciously as they exchanged disgusted glances.

Zhao Ya, who was standing to the side ready to hand over something at any moment, pursed her lips, lowered her head, and her eyes were filled with dissatisfaction and disdain.

They were all long-time members of Gu Qing's team, very familiar with their boss's character, and extremely protective of him.
Hearing Principal Wang speak so frivolously and objectifyingly about an actress he had worked with, even trying to drag his own boss down to the same vulgar level, I felt a surge of anger.

Principal Wang was completely unaware of this, or rather, he didn't care at all.

In his view, everyone in the room except Gu Qing was a "staff member" or a "servant," so who would dare to spread gossip about him?

That means they don't want to stay in this industry anymore.

"Mi Jie and I are just friends, and this has been clarified many times online."

Gu Qing kept her eyes closed, but her tone was colder than before, with obvious estrangement and impatience, "Besides, can you at least show some respect when you speak?"
If you're really that thirsty and repressed, why don't you go find one of your internet celebrity girls? Why do you have to be so sarcastic here?

"If you can casually talk about celebrities, who would still talk about internet celebrities? They're on completely different levels!"

Principal Wang didn't take Gu Qing's coldness to heart, but instead thought he was "pretending," and laughed even more mischievously, "And don't pretend to be serious with me, kid!"

With your face, your figure, and your current fame, every single one of the female celebrities you work with could resist you.
I don't believe it!

He got more and more excited as he spoke, as if he had already glimpsed some truth: "You say you didn't have an affair with Yang Mi? Let's see if I believe you!"
I reckon she would have thrown herself at you the moment she saw you!
"Damn it, we're both men, why are you pretending to be innocent in front of me? Don't you even know how old you are? Is this really necessary?"

Principal Wang had a greasy, self-righteous air about him, and his tone was full of self-righteous insight and mockery.

"Get lost, don't interrupt my makeup."

Gu Qing opened her eyes impatiently.

Principal Wang was taken aback, then burst into laughter as if he had caught something incriminating: "Oh ho, you're getting anxious now? Protecting her? Didn't you say it had nothing to do with her? Why are you telling me to get lost the moment I mention her?"

He leaned closer, lowered his voice, and "instructed" him in a "for your own good" tone: "No way, kid, you really consider her a friend?"
Wake up! How old are you?

In the entertainment industry, especially when dealing with a woman of Yang Mi's caliber, be careful not to be sold out by her and end up counting the money for her!
Can you outmaneuver her?

Her attempts to be friendly with you are simply because she values ​​your current popularity and worth, and wants to ride your coattails...

He shared his experience fluently and at length.

Before he could finish speaking—

"Dong dong."

There was a gentle knock on the door of the dressing room.

Immediately, a sweet, slightly coquettish, and highly recognizable "sheep voice" came clearly through the door:
"Little brother~ Are you in there? Can I come in, honey?"

The owner of the voice was clearly outside the door.

Just moments ago, Principal Wang was speaking eloquently and freely commenting on "women like Yang Mi," but suddenly, as if someone had grabbed him by the neck, all his voice came to an abrupt halt.

For the first time, that face, which always carried a hint of arrogance and cynicism, revealed an obvious mix of embarrassment, astonishment, and a trace of guilt, as if he had been caught talking behind someone's back.

In the dressing room,

An eerie silence fell. Only the soft rustling of the makeup artist's brush and the sweet female voice from outside the door echoed gently in the air.

Holy crap, did they hear us?!
Principal Wang was sweating profusely and his heart was pounding with anxiety.

...(End of this chapter)