Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 51 Go go go~ Let's go!

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The spotlight focuses,
A figure in moonlight slowly ascended the steps, the jade pendant at her waist making a clear, melodious sound with each step, while a ten-meter-wide LED screen clearly projected Gu Qing's features.

"Ahhhh!!!"

The cheers that had been playing one after another suddenly exploded like a tsunami.

"I'm dying, I'm dying, Qingqing is absolutely gorgeous!!!"

"Qingqing, Mommy loves you!!!"

"This is the kind of ancient-style youth I've always dreamed of!!!"

It's hard to understand the level of fervor among fans unless you're experiencing it firsthand.

Gu Qing is indeed finding it difficult to understand, because he is on stage.

After putting on his in-ear monitor, he nodded to the on-site planner.

As the intro begins,

The zither's strings flow like a clear spring, paired with the delicate rhythm of the maracas, the gentleness of folk songs, and the lightness of pop music, creating an atmosphere where time and space intertwine.

The audience, who were still immersed in the previous energetic music, were instantly captivated.

We cried...we laughed...

When we look up at the sky, how many stars are still shining?

Her clean and clear voice drew everyone into the story of the music.

Just as there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's minds.

When Li Li first heard this song, she thought it described the unrequited love and regrets of youth on campus.

However, the Running Man cast members backstage seem to have their own insights after spending a whole season together.

Did you cry? Or did you laugh?
When they parted ways for the last time, when did they not have tears in their eyes?

When the show was being filmed late into the night, he seemed to be gazing at the sky and counting the stars in a silly manner.

We sing the song of time…

"Only now do we understand why we should embrace each other..."

The second verse of the song brought tears to Yang Ying's eyes.

Scenes from the program flashed through her mind.

It seems to have started from the first episode.
Gu Qing would play along with her silly antics, often dancing and singing awkwardly in the car.

The two hugged each other on the show…

What is it for?

Because I just happened to meet you.
It is the footprints that make things beautiful…

The wind blows, flowers fall, and tears fall like rain.
Because... I don't want to be separated!

The clear, plaintive opera-style vocals brought the song to its true climax.

"I didn't want to be separated... So that's what it meant..."

He gazed at the boy on the stage with a complex expression.
Yang Ying bit her lower lip lightly and covered her pounding chest.

She murmured to herself, "Qingqing...is this the surprise you prepared for me?"

Because I happened to meet you,

Leaving behind a ten-year expectation.

If we meet again
I think... I'll remember you...

From the initial joy of meeting ("We cried and laughed"), to the sadness of parting ("Because we didn't want to separate"), to the anticipation of reunion ("If we meet again"),

The emotions unfold layer by layer.

Her gentle, healing voice touched the tenderness in the hearts of every viewer.

After singing the last line, Gu Qing still held the microphone and spoke her expectations to the camera.
"I hope that ten years from now, 'Running Man' will be able to meet everyone again!"

After saying that,

After a moment of silence, the entire venue erupted in unparalleled applause and cheers.

For many Running Man fans, this stage performance is enough to be deeply etched in their minds.

In the backstage dressing room,
The group of old men's eyes reddened, and they all said to each other, "We got sand in our eyes."

When Yang Ying heard the last sentence, "I think... I will remember you,"

Her thoughts were somewhat confused as she anxiously recalled the lyrics:

If we meet again... I think I'll remember you...

Is this... a confession?

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"Phew, thankfully my voice didn't crack."

Back on stage, Gu Qing breathed a sigh of relief and handed the microphone to her agent.

"Qingqing, you're amazing!"

Li Li excitedly praised, "This song is definitely going to be a hit!!"

The surrounding staff all chimed in, saying, "It sounds great."

However, this time it was sincere.

"Teacher Gu, what singing style did you use during the climax of the song? It was so beautiful."

Some people don't know how to ask.

"A touch of Peking Opera style," Gu Qingwen smiled gently, "but not very authentic."

"What's wrong with it? I think it sounds amazing."

"Yes, yes, it's much better than those slow, drawn-out dramas where a single word takes more than ten seconds to sing."

"..."

Gu Qing shook her head.

This is also the fundamental reason why traditional opera is becoming increasingly neglected.

Let alone young people,
Even if you're middle-aged or elderly, if you were forced to sit in a chair and listen to an entire performance, many people would probably feel sleepy.

The Spring Festival Gala introduced opera reforms quite early on.

The earliest song, "Singing Peking Opera Masks," incorporated elements of traditional opera and popular music.

This was performed publicly on CCTV in 1993.

One of the lines reads: "Guan Yu with a red face fought in Changsha, Dian Wei with a yellow face fought Cao Cao, and Zhang Fei with a black face was called trash."

However, it is a name that many people born in the 90s are very familiar with.

Unfortunately, the promotion was still unsuccessful.

Until short video platforms became popular,
Many songs that were ridiculed for their fake opera-style singing became wildly popular, which truly made young people pay attention to and understand traditional opera.

It's a mutually beneficial arrangement.

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Gu Qing returned to the dressing room to change her clothes.

But I was startled as soon as I opened the door.
"Brother Chao, what's wrong with you guys?"

"Are they all getting conjunctivitis?"

"Pink eye? Is that how you use that word?"

Deng Chao was both amused and exasperated. "Besides, what could we possibly want from you?"

"Of course it's me with red eyes, I'm young, talented and very handsome."

Gu Qing counted on her fingers.

"You brat, you're looking for death!"

The crowd found this to be quite reasonable, which only fueled their anger and embarrassment.

They swarmed around Gu Qing, pinned her to the sofa, and gave her a good beating before her grief subsided.

"Let's go, let's go, it's time for our Running Man team to make our appearance."

Gu Qing took off her Tang suit, revealing her team uniform underneath.

Yang Ying paused as she passed Gu Qing.
Her eyes sparkled. "Qingqing, was this song written for me?"

"Written...for you."

Gu Qing felt embarrassed and avoided eye contact.

This song was indeed plagiarized, and I feel a little guilty admitting it.

"Yes, yes, it's written for 'us'."

Yang Ying brushed a stray hair from her ear and smiled sweetly: "Qingqing, let's go."

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"Let's give a warm round of applause to our Running Man brothers as they bring us their final chorus, 'Superhero'!"

After the introduction, the host left the stage amidst cheers from the audience.

"Go go go~ Let's go~"

The music started, and the lights came on.
As the team leader, Deng Chao was the first to step onto the stage. Facing the camera, he was not at all intimidated and sang with ease:
"I crave the strength of black coffee, but I prefer the lightness of a soda~"

"I had a daydream in broad daylight, and I dreamt that I turned into a rainbow."

Li Chen displayed an exceptionally clear and resonant voice, like a water buffalo.

"I have an urge to run, and even if I fall, I'll be at ease with you by my side..."

Chen Chichi raised an eyebrow at the camera, his voice even exuding a smugness.

"Fearlessly pursue your dreams, let your sweat write this glory..."

"The characters in movies are different, and every little person has their own little dream..."

The two kings finished singing the lyrics.

Amidst the screams of the entire audience,

Gu Qing and Yang Ying walked out separately, stood in the center of the stage, and sang their lines:
"The big screen can't reflect the undercurrents in reality; I just want to hold your hand and wait for the rainbow in the rain."

After singing the last line,
Yang Ying took Gu Qing's hand, completely igniting the atmosphere.

Everyone joined in the chorus:

"You say I'm your superhero, and sometimes I also act as your punching bag."

"I willingly accept this honor and become a firefly by your side..."

After the last line was sung

This concludes the New Year's Eve gala.

Sweeped into the dust in 2014,

Welcome to the new year 2015!

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(End of this chapter)