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Chapter 596 Zhao Jie's Drastic Weight Loss

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"Strange, little brother, why isn't Liying with you?"

Old Deng had a mischievous grin on his face. He leaned forward slightly and subconsciously peered into the room, his eyes lingering on Gu Qing's bedroom several times.

But when he caught sight of the neatly made bed in the bedroom, with no signs of anyone else having stayed overnight, the mockery on his face instantly turned into obvious surprise:

"You two are usually inseparable, always sleeping together, right? Why haven't I seen you anywhere today?"

"Cough-cough-"

Gu Qing was so choked by his words that she almost coughed up her lungs on the spot. She glared at Deng Chao in annoyance, "Brother Chao, can you watch your mouth? Don't joke around in broad daylight!"

"Okay, okay, occasionally, just occasionally together, alright?"

Deng Chao raised an eyebrow in a sly manner, a knowing grin spreading across his face, and leaned closer to Gu Qing to tease, "Little brother, don't be shy anymore. Young people are full of vigor and hot-bloodedness, do you think I don't see through your little schemes?"

"Hehe, from what you're saying, Brother Chao, you must have had quite a fiery temper when you were young?"

Gu Qing suddenly retorted, "If the Empress heard this, do you think you could still sleep peacefully at home?"

"Go away, don't talk nonsense!"

Deng Chao panicked instantly, immediately raising his hand to gently push Gu Qing's shoulder, his eyes subconsciously glancing towards the door, as if afraid someone might be eavesdropping.

"You can't spread this around. If my wife hears this, I'll definitely be kneeling on a washboard when I get home, no questions asked!"

After the joke,

He finally dropped his joking manner and asked seriously, "Seriously, where did my mom go? You didn't secretly hide her, did you?"

"I'm currently at home working on the script, and I won't be able to get here until tonight."

Gu Qing's lips twitched, and she glanced at the black and blue watch on her wrist. The hour hand hadn't even reached noon yet.

"Brother Chao, and Brother Han, why don't you two go back to your rooms and rest for a while?"

Gu Qing politely suggested, "It wouldn't be too late for us to get together for a meal and chat around lunchtime."

"Take a break my ass!"

Deng Chao waved his hand, clearly unhappy. "I finally managed to find some time to come see you, and you're telling me to go rest as soon as we meet?"

That's so boring!

Come on, don't just sit there, I have something I need you to do together!

As he spoke,

He simply pulled his phone out of his pocket.

"Brother Chao, what are you doing now?"

Gu Qing was completely bewildered by his sudden action.

"Take photos, shoot videos!"

Deng Chao's eyes were full of excitement. He shoved the phone into Gu Qing's hand and said impatiently, "Didn't you make those ancient-style dress-up short videos popular before?"

Let's follow suit and take one today!

I've had my eye on that thing for a while now, and I think it's really cool. I've always wanted to try it out!

As a well-known fashion icon in the entertainment industry, Lao Dengtou has always kept up with online trends.

He never misses any new, fun, or trendy games online, and naturally, he wouldn't let this opportunity for an immersive experience slip by.

"Brother Chao, changing outfits in videos isn't as simple as you think. The process is quite complicated. You need to prepare the complete outfit for the look you want to switch into in advance."

Gu Qing reluctantly took Deng Chao's phone. They were so familiar with each other that there was no need for formalities. Gu Qing even knew Deng Chao's phone screen lock password by heart and unlocked it with a swipe. He then skillfully opened the app.

It was precisely because Gu Qing pioneered the short video genre of ancient-style dress-up that she was able to create such content.

Adou, which was already making great strides, is like a speeding train with several more powerful engines added, its development momentum is soaring, and it is directly leading the entire online short video track.

The operations team behind A Dou has a keen and precise business acumen, making the most of this surge in traffic. They worked through the night to tackle the technical challenges and quickly launched exclusive ancient costume transformation effects within the platform.

With just one click, you can automatically generate smooth and exquisite outfit changes.

Users don't need to worry about post-editing at all. As long as the shooting equipment can clearly capture the facial contours and body shape, they can shoot a stunning transformation video with a full sense of atmosphere, giving all users the most comfortable user experience.

of course,

At present, the platform does not have many built-in costume options. Most of the costumes are selected and taken from Gu Qing's classic costumes in the past film and television dramas.

It saves designers the trouble of creating from scratch, reduces the workload of backend programmers by a huge amount, and saves them from the troubles of staying up all night and losing hair.

More importantly,

These designs are all completely free of copyright issues and can be used directly without charge; that's how confident we are.

With the boost of nationwide popularity over the past few months, Adou's user base has skyrocketed, steadily closing the gap with established short video platform Kuaishou, and showing signs of overtaking it.

The top executives at ByteDance headquarters were all grinning from ear to ear as they watched the data soar in the backend; they were practically ecstatic.

In fact, as early as during Adou's second round of financing, some discordant voices emerged within the group.

Some short-sighted shareholders privately discussed that Gu Qing's shareholding in the platform was too high, and it was unnecessary to give so much. They suggested that it would be better to take out a huge sum of money and use cash to dilute some of his shares.

from their perspective,

At worst, we can come up with a few hundred million dollars and settle this matter.

"When we brought in investment and divided the shares, it was all agreed upon by all of us. Who could have predicted that the platform would become this popular?"

"Now that the platform has finally gotten on the right track and is thriving, you're thinking of kicking them while they're down and diluting their shares?"

Do you think our platform has too many users, or do you want to turn it into another declining platform like Kuaishou?

This selfish proposal was immediately and ruthlessly suppressed by the group's big boss as soon as it was put on the table.

He despised these fools who only cared about immediate gains and had no long-term vision, and he didn't even have the patience to argue with them.

"The shares agreed upon back then are non-negotiable! If you're not genuinely interested in investing, then step aside and don't hold us back."

"I'm looking forward to the group's annual party at the end of the year so I can have a good meeting with our shareholder Gu."

"If you lack vision and perspective, don't try to get involved in investment!"

"You think you can just give me a few hundred million to get rid of me? You're kidding me! He can easily earn 300 million from a single film, and his income is all clean and earned through real talent. Do you understand?!"

"Moreover, Wolf Warrior swept the global box office, bringing glory to the country and achieving both popularity and critical acclaim. Gu Qing already carries significant weight at the official level and enjoys high popularity among young users, making him a perfect platform talisman."

You actually want to push this talisman away? Have you lost your mind?

The other far-sighted shareholders were equally quick-tempered, immediately joining forces to berate those who proposed diluting the equity, completely extinguishing this absurd idea.

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"It's all prepared, baby~"

Deng Chao's thoughts jumped around wildly, instantly switching to an excited mode, and he inexplicably became high, constantly urging Gu Qing on.

"Beibei, stop dawdling, hurry up, let's take one right now!"

"Okay, okay, Brother Chao, calm down and don't rush."

Gu Qing was already used to Deng Chao's unconventional personality and could always keep up with his wildly imaginative thought process and match his rhythm.

Han Han, who was standing to the side, was the one who suffered the most. She watched silently the whole time, feeling completely dazed.

He still remembers the first time he met Deng Chao, when the other party dragged him to dance in public. At the time, he almost thought he had encountered a crazy person with erratic behavior.

Seeing the two of them so enthusiastic about filming a short video, I really didn't have the energy to join in their antics.

"You two take your time, keep filming. I'm too old to keep going, I'm going back to my room to catch up on some sleep."

Han Han waved his hand, afraid that if he stayed any longer, his future creative inspiration would be swayed by Deng Chao's "devilish" and lively nature.

And Gu Qing officially began the long period of being "tortured" by Old Deng.

"Hey bro, are you even capable? Can't you take this photo seriously?"

"Find the right angle! Make me look cool, domineering, and charismatic, with that kind of irresistible charm that could captivate countless girls!"

"Is it finished filming? You can just use the platform's special effects in post-production, don't try to fool me!"

Gu Qing was bombarded with his incessant chatter. He thought he could finally catch his breath after filming the costume change video, but it didn't stop at all.

"Hey bro, come here and stop sitting around! Let's record another finger dance. I want to learn that viral video you and Shishi made before!"

Deng Chao's energy not only did not diminish in the slightest, but became even more vigorous.

"Which one?"

Gu Qing didn't react for a moment, wondering if she had misheard.

"Who else could it be? Liu Shishi, is there another Shishi in the industry who would ask you to collaborate on a video?"

Old Deng winked and chuckled as he teased.

"Brother Chao, I wasn't talking about Senior Sister, I meant to say..." Gu Qing looked utterly bewildered, sighing and rubbing his forehead in exasperation, "You actually want to record a finger dance with me? Are you kidding me?"

"That's right, it's that super popular, adorable one online, the one called 'Abi Jiongjiongjiong'~"

As he spoke, Deng Chao made a lucky cat gesture at Gu Qing and kept winking.

Gu Qing: "..."

Silence fell on the spot, and even the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

"Brother Chao, we haven't even had lunch yet. Can you be normal for a bit and behave for a while?"

Gu Qing's vision went black, and her head began to buzz.

"That's perfect. Let's finish filming first and then eat, so you won't be too full and lose your focus, which could make you more likely to throw up."

Deng Chao gave him absolutely no room to refuse.

finally,

Gu Qing couldn't resist Old Deng's enthusiasm and had no choice but to compromise and record with him.

"Getting closer to your heart day by day"

Your happiness is my concern.

I can sense every single detail.

You are my most beautiful belief.

The sweet and gentle melody of "Wish List" slowly filled the room.

Gu Qing looked haggard and numb, mechanically following the rhythm with his hand gestures, completely devoid of any will to live.

Old Deng, on the other hand, was thoroughly enjoying himself, completely immersed in his "Abi" cute mode, with exaggerated and funny expressions and movements.

"Sister Liying, where are you?!"

Gu Qing had never been so eager for Sister Zhao to appear out of nowhere.

After finally enduring until nearly six o'clock in the evening, Gu Qing, who was exhausted, finally received a voice message from Zhao Liying on her phone.

"Little brother, I'm downstairs at the hotel."

"Ok?"

Gu Qing listened to the audio recording, but her brows furrowed slightly. She listened to it again and again, a hint of doubt creeping into her mind.

"This voice... it sounds different from usual."

Could it be that Sister Liying caught a cold?

Her voice, which used to be sweet, soft, and a little naive, was now slightly low and hoarse, and inexplicably had a mature and weathered quality that didn't belong to her age, making it sound particularly incongruous.

Gu Qing didn't have time to think about the reasons in detail. Taking this opportunity to get rid of Deng Chao's entanglement, she said, "Brother Chao, you can slowly figure out how to film it yourself. I'll go to the elevator to meet Sister Liying."

After saying that, he quickly walked out of the room and stood quietly at the elevator lobby entrance.

About five or six minutes later,

The elevator made a soft "ding-dong" sound, indicating that the floor had been reached, and the metal elevator doors slowly opened to both sides.

Gu Qing, who was standing to the side, looked up and saw the figure in the elevator. She was slightly taken aback and a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

in the elevator,

The accompanying assistant was the first to recognize Gu Qing. She was instantly stunned by Gu Qing's beauty as she opened the door. She instinctively covered her mouth, her eyes filled with excitement, and quietly shook Zhao Liying's arm, gesturing for her to look.

"younger brother!"

Zhao Liying was standing with her arms crossed, quietly explaining work matters to her agent beside her. Hearing the noise, she turned around abruptly and immediately saw Gu Qing at the door.

Overjoyed, she walked briskly forward, naturally opening her arms, "Give me a hug, give me a hug."

"Li...Liying, what...what's wrong with you?"

Gu Qing reached out and gently hugged her back, then carefully placed her hand on her shoulder and gently pulled her away from his embrace.

His slender fingertips gently cupped her cheeks and ears, carefully examining the person before him, and for a moment he could hardly recognize her.

Where did my steamed buns go?

Gu Qing gently stroked her cheek with his palm, and the plump, tender, soft, and bouncy texture that used to be like dough was completely gone.

The Zhao Liying before us looks completely different from her usual sweet self; her image and temperament have undergone a dramatic transformation.

Her once round and plump face has completely shed its excess fat, her jawline is now clearly defined, her cheeks are increasingly slender, her cheekbones are slightly prominent, and her eye sockets are somewhat sunken.

He had visibly lost a lot of weight, and his whole body exuded a sense of exhaustion and weariness from excessive weight loss.

She used to have a naturally youthful face. Even though her real age was there, she looked like a college graduate in her mid-twenties, pure and sweet.

But now, anyone who sees her for the first time would guess she's in her late twenties. She's lost some of her childlike innocence and gained a more weary look, as if she's experienced the vicissitudes of life.

"It's nothing. I've just been exercising and working out lately to lose some weight. Don't worry about it, little brother. I'm fine, very healthy."

Zhao Liying pouted as he cupped her cheeks, but her eyes lowered slightly, a hint of guilt in them. She deliberately avoided the deep worry in Gu Qing's eyes and gave a vague, perfunctory response, not daring to meet his gaze.

Where is health?

Knowing that there were many people coming and going at the elevator entrance, it wasn't convenient to say much, so Gu Qing said softly, "Let's go back to the room first."

"Xiaoyu, you guys take all the luggage back to my room and unpack it. I just need to talk to my brother alone for a bit."

Zhao Liying immediately turned to instruct her assistant. After making the arrangements, she followed Gu Qing closely like a little tail, taking small, quick steps, and obediently entered his room.

After entering,

She even consciously closed the door behind her.

"How could someone suddenly lose so much weight?"

Gu Qing reached out and gently stroked her arm. The perfect, soft, fatty skin of the past was gone; her arm had become thin and slender, even showing a hint of muscle.

Do you still weigh 80 pounds now?

"If I weigh less than 80 pounds, I'll be a tiny urn."

As always, Sister Zhao remained sharp-tongued, saying, "I weigh 86 pounds now, which is only 5 pounds less than before. It's not that dramatic."

"Fortunately, the person wasn't directly possessed."

Gu Qing breathed a slight sigh of relief, pulled her to sit down on the sofa, casually took out a milk candy from his pocket, unwrapped it, and handed it to her lips.

"Delicious!"

Zhao Liying naturally tilted her head back to accept the feeding. The sweet and glutinous taste of the milk candy melted on her tongue, and her originally pale and bloodless face was instantly tinged with a sweet smile. She held her face in her hands and grinned foolishly, which greatly reduced the bitterness in her eyes.

"Did you lose so much weight suddenly because you deliberately lost weight and rebuilt your body for your new role?"

Gu Qing asked softly.

"Hmm, as expected, nothing can be hidden from you. Little brother, you're so smart."

Zhao Liying chuckled twice, her eyes instantly lighting up with a dazzling light, unable to hide her excitement.

"I recently got my hands on a script that I really love. I was instantly captivated by it, and I even read the original novel over and over again."

Actually, half of my weight loss was due to staying up all night studying the script and figuring out the character.

What kind of notebook is it?

Looking at her gleaming eyes, Gu Qing asked softly.

"Princess Agents!"

Upon hearing the title of the drama, Zhao Liying instantly became excited, and couldn't help but gently pat Gu Qing's leg, her eyes shining with a fervent and sincere light.

"Little brother, you have no idea how much I love this character!"

"I couldn't help but cry when I read the script, and I couldn't help but cry again after reading the whole original novel!"

In all my years in the industry, I've played countless roles, big and small, but never has a character touched me so deeply, resonated with my heart like Chu Qiao!

Zhao Liying couldn't help but stand up and pace back and forth:

"I even... I even feel that Chu Qiao in this book is writing about myself!"

The feelings and resonance that had been building up in my heart for so long finally found someone I could confide in.

Zhao Liying's emotions surged. She looked at Gu Qing face to face, took his hand, and couldn't help but stammer, "Little brother, do you understand? Do you understand how I feel?!"

She had never liked or felt so much heartache for a character before.

"Sister Liying, I know what you want to say."

Gu Qing gently patted the back of Xiao Zhao's hand. Upon hearing the familiar title of the drama, she instantly understood the reason for Xiao Zhao's extreme weight loss and haggard appearance due to staying up late.

"So it's 'Princess Agents'..."

"Is Sister Liying about to unleash her power again?"

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...(End of this chapter)