Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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"Dong dong."

"Is your little brother inside?"

There was another gentle knock on the door, and the sweet "sheep-like voice" returned.

Principal Wang subconsciously swallowed, making a soft "gurgling" sound in his throat, as if he wanted to disappear into the ground immediately.

He felt a little uneasy, unable to imagine what would happen after he opened the door.

"Is this Ms. Yang Mi?"

Zhao Ya reacted quickly, ignoring everything and strode forward before Principal Wang could react, saying, "The boss is getting his makeup done, it'll be ready soon, please come in."

As she spoke, she deftly turned the lock on the door.

The door was pushed open.

Yang Mi walked in with a female assistant, all smiles.

She had clearly dressed up carefully today, wearing a light pink Chanel tweed jacket paired with a matching skirt.
Her long, slightly wavy hair was loose and flowing, and her makeup was exquisite and bright. In particular, her signature peach blossom eyes sparkled with every glance.

As soon as she entered, her gaze swept quickly across the entire room, then seemed to only then notice Principal Wang, who was standing frozen beside the sofa.
A hint of surprise perfectly appeared on her face, her red lips parted slightly, and her smile was dazzlingly bright:
"Hey, Si Cong? What are you doing here?"

Her tone was natural and familiar, with a hint of surprise at meeting an old friend unexpectedly. There was no hint of anything amiss, and her charming face was radiant with an impeccable smile.

The tension in Principal Wang's heart suddenly eased considerably.

I didn't hear it! I probably didn't hear it!
He quickly made a judgment in his mind.

If she heard that, how could Yang Mi, with her fiery temper and shrewd mind, possibly still be able to laugh?
They would have given you the cold shoulder or been sarcastic long ago, right?

"It's Sister Honey!"

Principal Wang instantly regained his composure; his thick skin played a crucial role at this moment, and a smile returned.

He was even more enthusiastic than before, saying, "Gu Qing is my business partner. I've come to see how his preparations are going."

You are a rare guest! What brings you here?

As he spoke, he naturally opened his arms, making a gesture as if to hug someone, his tone carrying his usual slightly frivolous familiarity: "Come on, let's hug! It's been a while since we last met."

Gu Qing sat in front of the makeup mirror, and through the clear mirror, she took in Principal Wang's series of smooth "face-changing" and "make-up" actions.

He shook his head slightly, finding it somewhat amusing yet also a bit absurd.

He closed his eyes again, letting the makeup artist gently set his makeup with a powder puff, indifferent to the "social performance" behind him.

"miss me?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi pouted her red lips, making a reproachful expression, and glanced sideways at Principal Wang with her expressive eyes.
"But I saw on the trending topics yesterday that you just officially announced your new girlfriend? You miss me already?"

Although she spoke words of blame, her body did not actually reject Principal Wang's embrace. She simply and deftly sidestepped him when he leaned in.
The hug turned into a brief, almost perfunctory, polite touch of shoulders that was quickly severed.

immediately,

She moved with the agility of a fish, her steps light and graceful, bypassing Principal Wang who was still holding his arms outstretched, and walked straight behind Gu Qing.

"call……"

After the hug, Principal Wang's last remaining doubts completely vanished.

Now I'm 100% sure I didn't hear it.

If someone speaks such awful words about him to his face, and he hears it with his own ears,
He'd probably give the other person a few punches on the spot; how could he possibly hold back?

If someone could actually do that

That's... way too perverted.

Principal Wang absolutely refused to believe it, and was unwilling to believe it.

Yang Mi stopped behind Gu Qing, first giving a sweet smile and nodding to the makeup artists who were working, as a greeting.

then,

She naturally reached out her well-maintained hands, with delicately painted nails, and gently placed them on Gu Qing's shoulders, giving him a light massage.

"Little brother~"

Da Mimi leaned forward slightly, smiling sweetly at Gu Qing in the mirror, but deliberately added a hint of grievance to her voice, "Why didn't you even greet me when you saw my sister? Are you not welcoming me at all?"

"Good evening, Honey."

Gu Qing opened her eyes and returned a polite smile.

His gaze moved upwards in the mirror and met that of Principal Wang, who was standing behind him and reflected in the upper left corner of the mirror.

At this moment, Principal Wang was secretly clasping his hands together in a wide, exaggerated gesture towards Gu Qing, shaking them wildly up and down, his face contorted with exaggerated expressions, as if he were performing a silent film.
He was clearly extremely guilty, fearing that Gu Qing might accidentally let slip his "profound" remarks.

Gu Qing simply shifted her gaze calmly back to herself in the mirror.

"That's such a perfunctory response~"

Yang Mi pouted, her expression of disappointment perfectly conveyed, as if she were genuinely saddened by Gu Qing's "coldness."
"I specially put aside my work and traveled all the way to cheer you on offline. Is this how you treat me?"

"Honey, you haven't actually fallen for Gu Qing, have you?"

Seeing that the atmosphere seemed to have "normalized," Principal Wang couldn't resist teasing him again, laughing and joking, "You've come all the way to the competition venue to chase after your idol? That's not like you at all!"

Yang Mi didn't even turn her head, her tone light yet precise: "If I don't like him, do you think I like you?"

"It's not that it's impossible!"

Principal Wang, with his thick skin, not only didn't feel embarrassed, but instead grinned broadly.

Yang Mi finally couldn't hold back this time and gave him a big, undisguised eye roll.

That eye roll was perfectly executed; the disgust and loathing that flashed across her pretty face was so real it was almost overflowing, a stark contrast to her previous perfect social smile.

This subtle emotional slip, under her powerful facial expression control, existed for only a very brief moment, so quickly that it seemed like an illusion.

But Gu Qing caught it.

Principal Wang obviously didn't think there was anything wrong with this, and thought that Yang Mi was just using eye rolls to express her "I can't be bothered with you" attitude, just like in their countless previous banter.

"Honey, did you come to see me specifically because of work?"

Gu Qing spoke directly, expressing her guess.

He didn't think that Yang Mi had helped him repeatedly without asking for anything in return.

The most important rule in this circle is: equivalent exchange.

"Yes, little brother."

Yang Mi immediately turned her attention to Gu Qing, her smile returning to its sweet and charming form. She changed her massage technique to a gentle back pat.
"Mi Jie will also be participating in the Honor of Kings celebrity exhibition match at the end of the month."

So I came here specifically to learn from you, my 'senior' and spokesperson!

Let's see what we need to pay attention to, and how to play well without making a fool of ourselves.

"Honor of Kings? An exhibition match?"

Gu Qing was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then subconsciously asked, "That's all?"

"Hmm~"

Yang Mi leaned down, tilted her head, and got close to Gu Qing's ear, her warm breath almost brushing against his earlobe.

She stretched out a slender finger and gently poked Gu Qing's smooth cheek, her peach blossom eyes filled with innocence and cunning. "Yes, that's all. Little brother, why do you look... so disappointed?"

Why is it so popular for you guys to 'rub glass'?

Principal Wang's loud voice rang out again at an inopportune moment, and he said disdainfully, "What kind of trash game is 'King of Glory'? Isn't it just for people with no skill and elementary school students?"
With such a low skill ceiling and mediocre graphics, who in their right mind would play mobile games?

Yang Mi's hand, which was resting on Gu Qing's shoulder, clenched slightly, almost imperceptibly.

Her long eyelashes fluttered rapidly a few times, and she gently pressed her fair forehead against the back of her clasped, pale hands, trying her best to endure something.
Her pretty face, hidden behind Gu Qing's shoulder, seemed to hold a hint of anger that was about to burst forth.

But in the end, she managed to hold back.

When she looked up, her face still wore that impeccable smile, tinged with helplessness and self-deprecation, and her voice was even sweeter than before.

"Yes, yes, you're right, Si Cong, you're the best~ I'm just a 'little girl' with clumsy hands and a slow brain."

Unlike you, who is both smart and capable…”

Yang Mi praised him like that,

Gu Qing could clearly feel the grip on his shoulder tighten uncontrollably for a moment.

The fingernails even dug slightly into the skin beneath the clothing, causing a slight stinging sensation.

Simultaneously,

His ears also caught a faint, suppressed gasp from Yang Mi, who was right next to him.

She definitely heard it!

Gu Qing had no more doubts.

As an actor, he has a professional sensitivity to subtle emotional fluctuations and body language.

Gu Qing felt a surge of relief – thankfully, she had always adhered to the principle of "avoiding gossip and criticizing others."

In particular, he never speaks ill of others behind their backs, a habit that has saved him from countless potential troubles and embarrassments.

Immediately, a complex sense of admiration arose within me.

Honey... she really is flexible and resilient, and she can really endure!
If he were Yang Mi, and overheard Principal Wang speaking of him in such flippant, contemptuous, and even insulting language outside the door,

Gu Qing will most likely choose to turn around and leave, and will not push the door open to come in.
Not to mention having to smile and be insincere with the person speaking to you.

Just imagining that scene makes me feel incredibly frustrated. But Yang Mi not only got in, she also acted flawlessly.

This composure and shrewdness, this "endurance" honed through years of experience in the entertainment industry, made Gu Qing secretly admire him.

The stinging sensation from the sharp nail polish on his shoulder became increasingly noticeable, and Gu Qing couldn't help but raise his hand and gently pat the back of Yang Mi's hand that was resting on his shoulder.
He gestured for her to calm down and not actually pinch herself until she left marks.

Gu Qing hadn't expected that this subconscious, almost instinctive act of comforting...

However, Yang Mi, who was at her emotional limit and forcing a smile, interpreted it in a completely different way.

Yang Mi, who was flattering Principal Wang in a sickeningly sweet voice, felt a warm and gentle touch on the back of her hand, and her voice paused almost imperceptibly.

Yang Mi pursed her luscious red lips, and her usually shrewd and alluring eyes instantly welled up with a faint, almost imperceptible, moist luster.
But she suddenly pressed down on him, so fast it felt like an illusion.

Deep within his heart lay a hardened resolve, built over many years to withstand the harsh realities of the entertainment industry.
At this moment, however insignificant a touch opened a crack.

Was he... trying to comfort me?

He... guessed that I heard it?
This thought left Yang Mi feeling completely disoriented.

When people are on the verge of emotional repression, they are often most vulnerable and most easily defeated by even the slightest bit of understanding and care from others.

Even if that concern might just be a misunderstanding, a coincidence.

From Yang Mi's perspective at this moment, Gu Qing not only did not agree with Principal Wang's unpleasant remarks,
On the contrary, when she was almost unable to hold on to her mask, she conveyed comfort and support with such a subtle gesture.

This silly little brother... does he really consider me a friend?
A thought that even she herself found somewhat unfamiliar quietly crossed her mind.

She felt the lingering warmth of Gu Qing's fingertips and the gentle patting on the back of her hand, and her heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Yang Mi turned her head and looked at the mirror again, meeting Gu Qing's clear and calm eyes in the mirror.

Gu Qing blinked in the mirror, her eyes conveying a clear message: Honey, be gentle! He's the one who upset you, not me! Let go!

To Yang Mi, that look meant something else entirely: Don't be sad, ignore him.

"Snapped……"

A soft sound. Yang Mi's hand, which had been loosely draped and occasionally used mischievously, suddenly flipped and took Gu Qing's fingers, which hadn't yet fully retracted.

Her palm was warm and slightly damp, and she gripped Gu Qing's four fingers tightly together.

Gu Qing: "???"

He paused for a moment, then tried to twitch his fingers slightly, only to have them gripped even tighter.

You repay kindness with enmity, don't you?

I just told you not to pinch me, and instead you grabbed me with your bare hands? And so hard?
Fortunately at this time,

"Buzz...buzz..."

Principal Wang's phone, which was on the sofa, vibrated violently. The screen lit up, displaying the caller's name.

Principal Wang walked over, picked up his phone, glanced at it, frowned, and answered impatiently, "Hello?"

"Principal~ I'm almost at the backstage entrance, aren't you going to come out and meet me?"

On the other end of the phone came Chris Wu's distinctive, slightly arrogant voice, which could be faintly heard in the quiet dressing room through the not-so-soundproof receiver.

"I'll pick you up..." Principal Wang was about to habitually swear.

"Sister Xiaoya, see the guest out."

Gu Qing spoke decisively.

"Good boss."

Zhao Ya immediately responded, "Young Master Wang, this way please. Your friend has arrived, don't keep him waiting."

"Hey, no, I haven't finished speaking yet!"

Principal Wang still wanted to try and explain that he didn't mean it that way, or to have a few more words with Gu Qing.

"Bye-bye, Si Cong~ Bye-bye~"

Yang Mi also let go of Gu Qing's hand, her face regaining its bright smile, and she helped Principal Wang to the door, both persuading and pushing him.
"Go pick up your 'good brother' Chris Wu, don't neglect him!"
"I'll look after your brother here, so you can go ahead without worry!"

Her movements were swift yet firm, almost half-pushing, as she "escorted" Principal Wang, who still wanted to ramble on, out of the dressing room.

Then she smiled sweetly at him outside the door, and without hesitation,
The door slammed shut.

"Click".

She deftly locked the door from the inside.

Once the door completely shut out the outside world, Yang Mi's flawless, cloyingly sweet smile vanished without a trace, like the receding tide.

"That bastard! That stupid idiot!"

She turned around, leaning against the door, and began to mutter curses in a low but clear voice, speaking rapidly and using direct language.

"That bastard whose head is full of dirty thoughts! Does he really think the whole world revolves around him?"
And now they're criticizing others? Don't they even look in the mirror and see what kind of person they are?!

"Your breath stinks so badly, did you rinse your mouth with toilet water this morning? Just because you have a few bucks, you think you're something special? Disgusting! Get out of here!"

She was clearly seething with anger, and now she finally found an outlet. Although she lowered her voice, the disgust and anger in her tone were incredibly real.

Yang Mi's undisguised, genuine, and sarcastic remarks instantly won the approval of the other women in the dressing room.

"Yes, yes! Teacher Yang is absolutely right!"

Zhao Ya was the first to nod vigorously in agreement, her face showing undisguised satisfaction.

"Exactly, their words were too harsh."

"It shows absolutely no respect for people."

"He's always having a wild time, how dare he criticize others?"

Several female makeup artists whispered in agreement.

Gu Qing remained silent as always, it had nothing to do with him.

"Little brother, what's the specific procedure for your exhibition match tonight?"

After venting her emotions, Yang Mi felt visibly much better.

She clapped her hands, walked to the chair next to Gu Qing, and sat down, looking much more relaxed.

She asked curiously, "Is it similar to the format of the 'Honor of Kings' exhibition match we're going to play later?"

"Not quite the same."

Gu Qing thought for a moment and explained, "Tonight's sixth anniversary celebration will have a rather long program."

First up is the ceremony celebrating the departure of the three LPL teams to the World Championship, which is the main event.

Then there will be a competition between well-known streamers.

After that, it will be our star team's competition.

at last……"

He paused, then said, "I'll sing one more song to end this."

The original plan for the league's official celebrity exhibition match was to have a mix of streamers and celebrities on the team.

But the officials didn't expect that Gu Qing, the "protagonist," would be so serious and actually managed to bring in four celebrity friends, forming an "all-star" team.

What else can the league officials do?
They had to temporarily change the rules, separating this exhibition match into a "Celebrity Team" vs. "Celebrity Team" showdown.

Wow~ Is this the grand finale?

Yang Mi's focus was always a bit peculiar. Her eyes lit up, with a hint of excitement that she loved watching the drama unfold, "Then Chris Wu... wouldn't he be performing before you?"

Hehe, you've already lost the game in terms of strategy before the fight even starts!

"He will lose even more later."

Gu Qing casually replied, not taking it seriously.

These simple words, upon hearing Yang Mi's words after she had just experienced a period of frustration, instantly made her beautiful peach blossom eyes light up with a dazzling light.

Even Zhao Ya and several stylists, who were listening nearby, couldn't help but show a hint of excitement and anticipation on their faces, and covered their mouths to scream softly.

Gu Qing looked at them through the mirror, somewhat puzzled, wondering why her honest words had suddenly made them "excited".

In the time that followed,

Yang Mi, who can't stay idle, started actively looking for work to do.

She actually went up to Gu Qing's makeup artist and started acting as a "consultant" in a serious manner.

"Sister, since you're participating in an e-sports competition, you obviously need to be handsome and aggressive, otherwise how will you attract fans?"

"My little brother looks too well-behaved and too fair-skinned like this, that won't do."

Yang Mi stood behind the mirror, looking at herself from left to right, and even chatted with her makeup artist.

"Honey, how should we design it?"

A top-tier actress took the initiative to talk to her, and Gu Qing's makeup artist also became interested. "I really don't understand what fans in the e-sports circle like to watch."

"I knew!"

As a pure e-sports 'girl', Yang Mi knows all too well what kind of style e-sports girls like to see.

"Come on, sister, listen to me."

With Gu Qing, this top-tier handsome young man, at his beck and call, Master Yang eagerly began to micro-manage.

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...(End of this chapter)