Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 54 Where is Jiang Xin?
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"Woooooo~"

"So embarrassing, so embarrassing..."

"You didn't see anything! You didn't see anything!"

Zhao Liying covered her chubby face with her hands and cried all the way.

"Sister Liying, I've said it so many times, I didn't see anything."

Gu Qing sighed and said seriously, "There's no such thing as a chuunibyou girl. I only see a female protagonist who wants to fight against the whole world!"

"You still say?!"

Zhao Liying was both ashamed and angry, and raised her hand to hit him.

"Want to hit me? I won't be knocked down!"

"Aaaaaah!! You stop right there!!"

Gu Qing was like a mischievous boy from middle school who would run away after getting angry, with Zhao Liying chasing after him relentlessly in a frenzy.

Only two assistants remained in the back as spectators.

"Sister Zhao Ya, could you please tell Teacher Gu Qing thank you for me?"

Xiaoyu took Zhao Ya's arm and looked at the two playfully fighting in front of her, her expression full of gratitude: "Sister Liying has been really depressed lately, and hasn't laughed in a long time."

"You're welcome. That's just how my boss is; he's very kind-hearted."

Zhao Ya is very proud of her artists.

Although the word 'kindness' seems completely incompatible with the entertainment industry, it's common for kind people to be taken advantage of.

But precisely because of this,
Kindness is especially precious in the entertainment industry.

Wang Baoqiang is the most obvious example.
He gained a group of "uncle fans" after filming just one movie, who praised and cared for him in every way, making him a walking male succubus in the Chinese entertainment industry.

In Zhao Ya's opinion,
If Gu Qing is a hypocritical and opportunistic person,

On the Running Man show,
They will absolutely not receive any help or appreciation from Deng Chao and Wang Baoqiang's group.

He would also reveal his true nature to her in private!
after all,

She had never heard of any celebrity who could hide their personality from their assistant.

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unconsciously,

We arrived outside a spacious conference room.

Zhao Liying lagged behind and slowed her pace.

Gu Qing didn't pay attention to her condition and stepped into the room.

"Mr. Gu...Mr. Gu?!"

The once noisy conference room suddenly fell silent, then erupted with volcanic enthusiasm.

"Oh, Teacher Gu, you've arrived way too early."

The bald man, who had been sitting with his legs crossed in the main seat, suddenly sprang up, his forehead instantly glistening with oil.

He hurriedly wiped the chair, then jogged over eagerly, "What would you like to drink during the meeting later, Professor Gu? I'll have someone go and buy it for you right away?"

A long table seating twenty or thirty people seemed to have been switched on, and a cacophony of greetings erupted from it.

"Wow—Teacher Gu is even more handsome than on TV. People who don't know him would think you're the male lead."

"I heard your new song has already broken into the top five. I don't know how many times I've listened to it on repeat. You will definitely become the next king of Chinese music in the future."

"Quickly, how can we let Teacher Gu have anything in her hands? From now on, you can just send us to do these little things."

For those who don't know,
Seeing the scene inside, I thought the emperor had returned to the palace.

Even Gu Qing himself had some doubts, wondering if he had wandered onto the set of a Qing Dynasty drama.

In the past, through news,

Seeing those "giant baby celebrities" in the entertainment industry,
It's that they don't know how to put on socks or lift their clothes.

Even a minor finger injury caused her to cry and wail, demanding to go to the hospital, surrounded by a large group of people offering concern and comfort. It seems a bit excessive.

Gu Qing is now fully embodying this scene.

Those second- and third-tier celebrities are treated like royalty.

His appearance as a top celebrity practically made him a walking ancestor.

He fawned over Gu Qing, showering her with concern and care.
They are even more filial to their own parents than to their biological parents.

In such an environment of praise,
It's hard not to feel a sense of superiority in others.

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Popular artists are surrounded by admirers.
What about celebrities who aren't popular?

Zhao Liying walked in with her assistant, Xiaoyu.

Even though many people saw her, they quickly turned their heads away, their faces full of smiles as they crowded around Gu Qing, flattering her.

Nobody's interested!

"Little Fish, let's go over there."

Zhao Liying felt a mix of disappointment and relief.

The fact that no one paid attention was the best outcome she had envisioned.

Zhao Liying found a secluded spot to sit down, shrinking her head and becoming invisible.

"Thank you, thank you, but really, you don't need to."

"I don't need to hire someone to cook for me. I can just eat boxed lunches like everyone else."

"How is eating a boxed lunch considered being dedicated to your work?"

Surrounded by everyone, Gu Qing was at her wits' end. Because the film crew often had to work through the night and faced immense mental pressure, none of the employees didn't smoke and drink to stay awake.

and so…

A group of old men who constantly smoke and drink opened their mouths

Gu Qing felt like he was suffocating.

"Sister Liying!"

Gu Qing caught a glimpse of her savior in the distance and hurriedly called out, "Why are you sitting so far away? There's a seat next to me."

"Uh...me?"

Zhao Liying pointed at herself, looking bewildered.

"Liying is here?"

The bald middle-aged man looked surprised and said, "Look at my eyes, I didn't even see you coming over."

"Hello, Teacher Liying. Hello, Teacher Liying."

The surrounding employees greeted him warmly.

Now that the person has been called out, it's impossible for them to remain indifferent and pretend to be blind.

No matter what, she is the female lead in this drama.

"Brother Gu Qing, I..."

"Teacher Gu, we're coming right away."

Before Zhao Liying could finish speaking, Xiaoyu very cleverly grabbed her arm, almost pulling her away forcefully.

"Sister Liying, don't be confused!"

Little Fish whispered in my ear, "If you really sit here, how will you film the rest of the movie?"

The entertainment industry is all about status and prestige.

If we wait until the formal meeting...
Everyone noticed that Zhao Liying was sitting in the second-to-last seat.
Considering her recent news, only one word comes to mind: "fallen from power!"

What happens to a celebrity who falls out of favor in the entertainment industry?
It's one thing for staff, lighting technicians, makeup artists, and even directors to secretly comply with orders during filming.

The key is,

Investors also doubt whether she can carry the lead role in this drama.

The film and television industry is never short of cases where, just before filming begins, someone is suddenly notified that another artist will replace them in their role.

"I see."

Zhao Liying pinched her thigh, and her chubby face regained its usual lively and bright smile.

After sitting down next to Gu Qing, she even took the initiative to start a conversation, chatting and laughing, appearing to have an intimate relationship.

Should I feel fortunate or ashamed?
Zhao Liying couldn't quite articulate her feelings.

But she was certain of one thing.

That means that if I can turn my life around in the future, I must repay Gu Qing!

As for Gu Qing?
It's just a matter of mutual benefit.

The choking air around him was purified, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

After a while,
Most of the cast members of "The Journey of Flower" were present.

Zhang Danfeng (Dongfang Yuqing), Li Chun (Ni Mantian)

An Lexi (Tang Bao), Xu Haiqiao (Meng Xuanlang)
Ruan Shengwen (Shan Chunqiu)
Including the male lead of this drama: Huo Jianhua (Bai Zihua).

"Producer... Teacher Yang and Teacher Jiang haven't arrived yet. Shall we wait a while?"

One of the employees asked in a low voice.

"Wait my ass! Do you think they're Teacher Gu? They're just two special appearances, come or go as they please."

The bald man coughed lightly, stood up with a smile on his face, and said, "Brothers, the crew's first reading session is now beginning!"

"Please welcome our teacher, Gu Qing, to speak first."

The room fell into a deathly silence after those words were spoken.

Logically speaking
The first speaker at the reading session was always the male or female lead of the drama.

"The Journey of Flower" is a female-centric drama.

It's understandable that Zhao Liying isn't the first to speak, given her current poor reputation; it should be the male lead, Huo Jianhua's, turn then.

Letting Gu Qing speak would be a slap in the face to the male lead.

But when they thought about Gu Qing's current popularity, everyone felt relieved.

If it weren't for Gu Qing's company, he would have signed a contract to play the second male lead when Running Man was just becoming popular.

Otherwise, if it were a role for Huo Jianhua, it would be a piece of cake.

This is the era of internet traffic.

Veteran actors can only play supporting roles in front of young heartthrobs!

"Where's the applause? Where's the applause?!"

The bald man even blurted out his hometown accent.

Ignoring Huo Jianhua's gloomy face, everyone was about to join in the applause.

"Jiang Xin is here!!"

The tightly closed door was suddenly pushed open.

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(End of this chapter)