Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 90 Director Wu Tongxin

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"Brother Chen, is time tight?"

"There's still a month until the show airs."

"One month..."

Gu Qing hesitated for a moment, remembering that on New Year's Eve, the two of them had helped him share and promote his new song.

Especially Da Bingbing's recommendation directly avoided a fierce battle with Sister Luwei.
He said, "Brother Chen, I only know a little about the history of the Tang Dynasty. I can only try to write it down. If I don't manage to write it down, please don't mind."

Gu Qing planned to go back and carefully recall which popular Tang Dynasty songs she had covered.

"How could that be? I'm already very happy that you're willing to help."

Li Chen didn't care much; he himself didn't think there was much hope, he was just asking on behalf of his girlfriend.

Gu Qing's willingness to try writing is already a great favor to him.

At this time,

There was a knock on the door, and then several members of the Running Man production team walked in.

But there was one more unfamiliar face and one less familiar person.

Where did Director Lu go?

Gu Qing was surprised by Lu Hao's figure.

"Brothers, this is your new director for the second season of Running Man: 'Wu Tong'. Let's give him a round of applause."

Cen Jun, the planner, forced a smile.

"Clap clap-"

The applause was enthusiastic, and Gu Qing also clapped twice as a token gesture.

Most of the people here are shrewd and intelligent.

The immense popularity of "Running Man" and the subsequent replacement of director Lu Hao are undoubtedly driven by a power struggle; some are simply trying to reap the benefits.

This is all too common in the industry.

"Hello, fellow members of the Running Man team, I'm Wu Tong."

Wu Tong, who wears black-rimmed glasses, has small, single-lidded eyes and looks quite ordinary with no outstanding features.

As for her work experience, she has served as the producer of variety shows such as "The More You Jump, the More Beautiful You Are" and "I'm Not a Star".

"Hello, Director Wu."

Deng Chao led the way forward, shook hands, and greeted them.

"Brother Chao, you're too kind."

Wu Tong smiled slightly, exchanged a few pleasantries, and got down to business:
"Dear Running Man brothers, in the second season, we have lost one old member and gained one new member. The style should be changed and we should not continue with the pattern of the previous season."

Wu Tong implemented sweeping reforms, aiming to remove the shadow of his predecessor. "I thought about the persona of each member for a long time and felt that some changes were necessary."

"Director Wu, please speak."

Deng Chao maintained his smile, "We're all listening."

"Brother Chao, first of all, your persona remains unchanged. You are still the team leader, responsible for overall control."

Wu Tong pushed up his glasses. "Chen Chichi, you're in charge of helping Brother Chao liven up the atmosphere and introducing the new guests."

"What's the difference between all this talk and what you've said before?"

Chen Chichi grumbled inwardly, but outwardly smiled and agreed.

After introducing Wang Zulan and Li Chen,

Wu Tong paused for a moment, then looked at Gu Qing, Yang Ying, and Zheng Kai with a big smile and said, "Baby, in the new season, I'm going to add another suitor to your life."

"A suitor? Zheng Kai?"

Yang Ying pointed in surprise.

"Correct."

Wu Tong excitedly said, "In the first season, your pairing with Xiao Gu was too bland. The romance was too smooth, and the audience didn't like it."

"So, for the new season, I'm planning to put a love triangle on your agenda!"

"Director Wu, the audience really enjoys watching it."

Chen Chichi couldn't help but ask, "Isn't the pairing of Xiao Gu and Baby the biggest highlight of our show?"

You piece of trash, are you trying to kill my old classmate?!
"Director Wu, I'm new here, there's no need for me to get involved in Xiao Gu and Baby's love story."

Zheng Kai also had a bitter face.

What makes him think he can compete with Gu Qing?

The sheer volume of CP fans between the two of them could drown Zheng Kai if each of them spat on him.

Furthermore,
The other party deserves some credit for my getting on the show.

“Chichi, you don’t understand. Won’t the audience get tired of using the same routine for two seasons in a row?” Wu Tong firmly believed in his judgment. “Baby and Xiao Gu are still the biggest CP in our Running Man team, but Zheng Kai’s addition will give the CP fans a bit of a crisis and will cause some controversy.”

"Only with buzz can you get traffic. If the fans are truly dissatisfied..."

"Our production team will then prepare some flirtatious games and let the main characters share some sweet moments. Then there won't be any criticism!"

"Isn't this a bit too deliberate?"

The excessive industrialization of sugar production made Chen Chichi somewhat uncomfortable.

Wasn't it deliberate last season?

Wu Tong's expression darkened slightly. Was this a roundabout way of praising Lu Hao?

Chen Chichi didn't want to talk anymore.

"Baby, what do you think?"

Wu Tong looked at the person in question.

"I think…"

Yang Ying thought about it carefully. It would be quite interesting to have two people fighting over her.

Moreover, perhaps due to his past profession,
She's always the one who goes along with men, so if a man can please her now, she'll naturally feel great. "I think it's alright."

"Xiao Gu, what about you?"

Wu Tong's smile deepened as he looked at the only two top celebrities on the show.

If he can gain the full support of these two individuals, his foundation on the show will be solid.

"I think it's average."

Gu Qing remained calm and said directly, "I think the audience loves watching Running Man because of the high-intensity competition in the show. It's more down-to-earth than previous variety shows, and the celebrities are no longer aloof."

The laughter and playful banter among the members create a relaxed and natural atmosphere, making the audience feel more comfortable and genuine, without any scripted or contrived elements.
If the goal is simply to create a romantic pairing and increase the show's buzz, I don't think it's necessary.

"At least, I don't want to do that."

He's a top star, he has the right to say that.

But in Wu Tong's view,

The show's success is inseparable from the efforts of its producers.

There are plenty of celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry, so why don't they all become famous just by participating in a show?
"You're just a trainee who became famous through Running Man, and you still act all high and mighty, telling me how to do things?"

Wu Tong was extremely vulnerable.

He can argue with Chen Chichi, but he really can't argue with Gu Qing.

after all,

He also used a lot of personal connections to get rid of Lu Hao.

If you offend the most popular member as soon as you arrive on the show, you're likely to be labeled as incompetent.

"Since you've said so, Xiao Gu, then let's leave your character setting for now."

Wu Tong may not be able to control Gu Qing, but he can still control Zheng Kai.

You don't want to force a romantic pairing.

Then I'll find someone to steal your partner, okay?

As long as the show has good ratings and generates a lot of buzz,
Who can point the finger at him?

The meeting ended somewhat unhappily.

Wait until Wu Tong leaves.

Chen Chichi immediately said, "Baby, how could you agree to this?"

"I...I think it sounds alright."

Yang Ying asked doubtfully, "Didn't the director just say that he wouldn't ruin my relationship with Qingqing?"

"Does he really mean he won't destroy it?"

The sitcom "iPartment" directed by Chen Hechi is the most successful ensemble drama featuring couples.

Even so,
In the latest season: the love triangle between Hu Yifei and Nuolan,
Despite being the winner, Hu Yifei's popularity still fluctuated greatly, with many viewers feeling that Nuolan was a better match for Zeng Xiaoxian.

Many people also called him a scumbag.

Chen Chichi certainly didn't think Zheng Kai could reach Nuolan's level.

His old classmate is definitely the template for cannon fodder to be scolded.

Chen Chichi was mainly worried that the publicity surrounding the CP (couple pairing) would affect the relationship between Gu Qing and Yang Ying.

Even if the person in question thinks it's okay,

But if the fans think it's not right, then it's not right!
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(End of this chapter)