Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 60: Stringing Drama

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—The next day,

In a young girl's boudoir,
Several oil-paper umbrellas were nailed to the off-white wall, and an antique-style beechwood desk stood in the corner, piled with calligraphy copybooks and half a bag of milk tea.

A tablet, held in place by a phone stand on the corner of the table, was playing Gu Qing's introductory video.

A young girl dressed in a white Ming-style cross-collar ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) sat on the carpet, watching with a pleasant expression.

Qi Wu, a cover singer in the ancient style category, has gained 20 followers thanks to her good looks and ancient style makeup and styling.

At this time, Abi, as a niche platform,
With 200,000 followers, she is undoubtedly a well-known figure on the platform.

"Oh my god, Uncle actually managed to recruit Gu Qing to Bilibili?!"

Qi Wu was both shocked and delighted.

The charm of a song is often very powerful.

Even when Gu Qing's previous appearances on "Running Man" were incredibly popular, she never paid any attention to them and remained immersed in her own little world, entertaining herself.

However, with the explosive popularity of "Just Met You",

The song contained a subtle operatic flavor, which instantly made Qi Wu a fan of Gu Qing.

The only thing she regretted was

The song "Just Met You" doesn't have a strong classical Chinese feel, so it can't be considered a true traditional Chinese style song.

Especially now,
Many people confuse 'Chinese style' with 'traditional style'.

For example: He Tu's "All Under Heaven", Hou Xuan's "West Chamber", and Hui Yin's "Qianqian".

Only those are the traditional Chinese style songs recognized by the traditional Chinese style music circle.

in contrast,

Among the most famous are: Blue and White Porcelain, East Wind Breaks, Red Cliff Drunk, and The New Drunken Concubine...

It's just a relatively new and popular Chinese style.

The difference between the two:

The ancient style pursues the idea of ​​"imitating the ancient" in terms of melody, deliberately weakening the modern musical structure, and using traditional instruments as the keynote of the song.

Chinese style: It is mostly based on popular music, with traditional elements incorporated in some parts.

Qi Wu really wants Gu Qing to perform a pure ancient style song.

In her eyes, Gu Qing's appearance and voice made him a chosen ancient-style youth.

"I wonder if I'll have the chance in the future..."

Just as Qi Wu was filled with regret.

"Your follower 'Gu Qing' has published a new submission."

"New submission?"

Qi Wu curiously clicked on Gu Qing's homepage and saw a new video.

"It's a song, could it be a new song?!"

She was overjoyed, but when she saw the title, she paused slightly and murmured, "Puppet...play?"

The name doesn't sound like a pop song.

"Could it be a traditional Chinese style?!"

Qi Wu exclaimed in disbelief, "Could it really be such a coincidence?"

She eagerly clicked on the video, but just as she was about to play it, she saw a densely packed description below.

"When I was young, I could see ghosts. Once, on a snowy night, I met an old man in a deserted temple who carried a puppet. He was white-haired and ragged, but he held a wooden puppet that was exquisitely crafted, just like a beautiful woman, with tears welling up in her eyes, which made people feel sorry for her..."

Qi Wu finished reading the first half with some difficulty.

At least I'm involved in the traditional Chinese style circle,
She could still understand the general meaning of the classical Chinese text.

It's simply a story about a person who possessed psychic abilities from a young age. One snowy winter night, he hid in a remote mountain temple to escape the cold.
An elderly man with white hair was found, tightly clutching a wooden box in his arms, revealing a very exquisite-looking female wooden puppet, which evoked pity in the eyes of the viewer.

Considering the song's title, which is both mysterious and full of love and hate, it easily piques people's interest.

Is it a story about a puppeteer and his puppets?

Qiwu clicks the mouse to play the video.

The video was produced in a very simple way; it was just a 2D animated image.

In the dilapidated temple, an old man with white hair holds a female wooden puppet in his arms, and in front of him is a pile of blazing flames. A young man whose face cannot be seen walks into the temple.

The screen went dark at that moment: [Puppet Show] appeared before Qi Wu's eyes.

The prelude is a clear, crisp sound of bells.
The dim lighting created a mysterious and ancient atmosphere, and the singing lingered in the air:

[Who mocks those who flaunt their beauty? How can someone without a heart be worthy of such a person?]

The bells tinkled softly, and a dim light flickered through the curtains.

You and I are a match made in heaven.

The singing was soft and gentle, tinged with a heartbreaking sorrow, veiled by the sound of bells.

"Is this the Puppet Master's declaration of love to his puppet?"

The next second, the song gave her the answer.

Losing you is my original sin; losing my heart is what makes us a good match.

[You are ragged, I am painted; side by side we walk through mountains and rivers…][You are weary, but I will brighten your day!]

It was your kiss that opened the ink, staining my eyes with tears.

[For whom do we witness separations, reunions, encounters, sorrows, and joys?]

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"Is this a puppet's declaration of love to its master?!"

Qi Wu slightly widened her eyes.

The first part describes the puppeteer's dedication to the puppet.

Even if I am dressed in rags, I will make sure you are not stained by a single speck of dirt.

And the puppet's reward,

Even seeing its master in such a state of disgrace, it would still heal the puppeteer's haggardness with its 'brightness'.

It was you who used your pen to kiss away the tears in the corners of my eyes.

My tears and my joys and sorrows are all at your disposal.

This is what the puppet perceives as its dedication and love for its master.

however,
The puppet boasts of a 'perfect love' relationship with the Puppet Master.

The contrast between "domination" and "non-compliance" reveals a bittersweet, wishful thinking.

The first climax of the song then follows:

[With delicate fingers, she touches the fleeting beauty of the mortal world.]

On the three-foot-high red stage, all things are celebrated with song and music.

[Singing farewell, the sorrow has faded, and even the most vibrant red has turned to ash.]

May everyone remember whom, in the best years of their lives!

The moment that operatic tune rang out,

Qi Wu felt an indescribable sensation rush to the top of her head, and involuntarily touched her slender arm, where goosebumps had already risen.

She clearly didn't understand what that sentence meant.
But the absolute sorrow contained in that song was like a sharp blade piercing her heart!
[With your touch, I dance like the wind; with your guidance, I know when to advance and when to retreat.]...

You're wrong, but I refuse to be right; you're ignorant, but I'm clueless.

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[You wither, but I never wil; you tire, but I dare not grow weary.]

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What can keep you warm for a thousand years?

Qi Wu's eyes gradually welled up with glistening tears.

Is this the puppet bidding farewell to its master?
What then is the farewell of that puppet?

The fixed image in the video has finally been changed!

The puppet, imbued with spirit, leaped out of the puppeteer's arms and bravely bounded towards the burning fire ahead.
[The wind and snow are faint, and autumn's white hair is at the ends.]

The lush lights gently furrow your brow.

If you shed a single tear, if I can be there for you when you grow old.

[To turn to ashes in the mist and waves...that would be a perfect departure!]

The mournful opera singing was poignant and dramatic, and the suppressed emotions erupted in full force at this moment.

The wind and snow were merciless; the old puppeteer had grown old and his hair had turned white.
The puppet hopes to shed a single tear for himself in his final moments of old age, even if it turns to ashes, he will be content!

The video animation ends with a freeze-frame:
Amidst the smoke and waves, the puppet burned to ashes.

Qi Wu covered her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes.

She only has one sentence to say right now.

That is:
"Gu Qing, give me back my puppet!!"

Why do this?

Why do this?!
"Can't you just let them be together?!"

"Wouldn't it be wonderful if the dead puppeteer also turned into a puppet and lived happily ever after with her?"

Why did you have to kill someone?!

Qi Wu cried so hard she could barely breathe. She looked through the comments and, sure enough, they were all wailing and lamenting the ending of the story.

"Xiaoqi, Xiaoqi, go listen to Gu Qing's new song. It's so healing, I guarantee you'll love it the moment you hear it."

Her deceased best friend sent her a message.

"cure?!"

Qi Wu laughed in exasperation.

That brat is trying to trick her again!

But should I say it or not?
The release of "Puppet Show" caused a sensation in the ancient style community on Bilibili.

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(End of this chapter)