Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 610 Liu Tianxian: Time for dinner again!

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The next day,

Before the morning light could penetrate the winter fog of Shanghai, Gu Qing and his group had already set off for the capital.

Inside the first-class cabin, the warm air from the air conditioning silently poured down from the ceiling, making the entire space cozy and warm.

Gu Qing sat in the aisle seat, fastened her seatbelt, and turned her head to look at Sister Zhao next to her by the window.

Zhao Liying sank into the large leather seat, her legs stretched out on the footrests, her back leaning weakly against the backrest, her head tilted towards the porthole.

His eyes were half-open, his eyelashes fluttering slowly, and he looked listless and drowsy.

It seems that last night I didn't get a good night's sleep, but rather filmed a night scene all night long.

"Sister Liying, what did you do last night?"

Gu Qing softly thanked her, accepted the warm water offered by the flight attendant with affectionate eyes, and placed the glass steadily on the tray table.

"You specifically told me to rest early yesterday, but you stayed up like this yourself. Your mental state is not as good as mine."

Zhao Liying gave a muffled reply, her eyelids too heavy to even lift, her voice hoarse and languid as if she had just woken up: "Little brother, I'm busy scrolling through comments and reading movie reviews."

As soon as she finished speaking,

With her eyes closed, she reached out with her arm to the cashmere blanket on her leg, pulled it up tightly to her chin, leaving only a section of her fair and slender neck exposed.

Zhao Liying curled up slightly in the soft blanket, adjusting herself into the most comfortable position, the faint warmth of cashmere lingering around her nose.

Then he grabbed a corner of the blanket and carefully handed it to Gu Qing through the armrest between them.

"They all praised me so much that I felt embarrassed."

Last night, lying on the soft, spacious bed in the hotel, she originally planned to casually browse comments for ten minutes before bed to pass the time.

As a result, once I opened the social media platform, I was completely hooked and stayed up from late at night until two or three in the morning without realizing it, with no sleepiness at all.

Each top comment is like a rainbow candy coated in a sweet, sugary coating.

"Oh my god, Zhao Liying and her younger brother are such a perfect match! They have such great chemistry!"

"The Journey of Flower, The Mystic Nine, and Duckweed are all hits, each one more popular than the last, achieving both high ratings and box office success. I think they should be called the 'Most Popular Couples in Chinese Entertainment' from now on!"

"The final pinky promise scene was so sweet! Who is Gu Qing's best on-screen partner? The answer is clear!"

"Quickly, quickly, I want a fourth pairing, I want a fifth pairing, I want a sixth pairing! Lock this on-screen couple in the spotlight!!"

Sister Zhao was also overwhelmed by the praise.

"If you can talk, then talk more!"

"How come I never knew you guys could be so sweet-talking?"

Having been in the entertainment industry for many years, I've been subjected to too many sharp criticisms and malicious slanders.

Now, surrounded by praise, Zhao Liying is truly enjoying the feeling of being favored.

Just as she was immersed in this joy, Zhao Liying suddenly felt a pang of anxiety. She abruptly opened her heavy eyelids, a flash of urgency and tension crossing her eyes as she looked at Gu Qing:

"By the way, little brother, have our opening day box office results come out yet?"

This is what she cares about most.

Sister Zhao was constantly worried, fearing that the box office would fall short of expectations and the film would end up losing money.

"It's out. As of midnight, the first day's box office is 120 million."

Gu Qingzheng pulled the dark gray blanket up to his waist. Hearing this, he turned his head and replied softly, "Very good data."

"real?!"

Zhao Liying instantly became excited, her voice suddenly cracking and rising in pitch.

Then, realizing what was happening, he quickly lowered his voice, his eyes widening instantly, filled with disbelief and surprise.

She excitedly reached out from under the blanket, grabbed Gu Qing's hand, and gently shook it, her fingertips slightly firm, unable to hide her joy.

"Little brother, 120 million! — The movie shouldn't lose money, right?"

Gu Qing naturally sensed her unease and anxiety. He gently pressed his thumb against the back of her hand, tapping it lightly twice.

"Of course not, don't worry, get some rest."

"Ok!"

Upon receiving a positive reply, Zhao Liying felt a huge weight lifted from her shoulders, and all her tense emotions instantly dissipated.

She relaxed, her back sinking completely into the soft seat, the back of her head resting steadily on the headrest, her long eyelashes slowly closing, casting a small, tranquil shadow under her eyelids, and drowsiness swept over her once more.

And under the blanket

She still held Gu Qing's hand tightly, their fingers intertwined, showing no intention of letting go.

Fortunately,

Gu Qing had grown accustomed to the straightforward yet affectionate clinginess of the person beside her, and simply let her hold his hand without pulling away.

He freed his left hand, took his phone out of his pocket, and the screen lit up with a soft, cool light.

With a simple tap of your finger, open the blog and personally check the overall online public opinion to confirm whether the film's reputation will remain stable.

Just being an investor and producer made Gu Qing feel like he was half dead.

How did those people who directed, filmed, and produced their own films manage to survive?

Gu Qing sighed, his fingers slowly sliding across the screen, his gaze sweeping over the trending topics list and the topic square, one trending search term after another quickly passing through his eyes.

The overall trend is very positive; from the top of the list downwards, almost all the entries are praising "Duckweed".

The film received overwhelmingly positive reviews online, with moviegoers laughing heartily in the comments section, fans busy taking screenshots to recommend it, and casual viewers listening to the end credits song on repeat and discussing plot details, keeping its popularity high.

Gu Qing skimmed through the pages, her fingertips swiping across the screen at lightning speed.

When two trending topics with drastically different styles came into view, his swiping finger suddenly paused, and he focused his mind slightly.

"Liu Tianxian and Gu Qing are having dinner together, please, please make a movie about them!"

Principal Wang broke down: "Gu Qing, why aren't you replying to me?!"

The two terms occupied the fifth and eighth positions on the trending searches, maintaining high popularity.

"What kind of weird trending topics are these?"

A hint of confusion flashed across Gu Qing's eyes.

The two entries have an unusual style and have no connection to the movie, making them seem out of place.

He tapped his finger lightly, first clicking on the more popular topic "Liu Tianxian and Gu Qing have dinner together," and quickly browsed the comments section and related content.

After quickly figuring out the cause and effect, Gu Qing suddenly realized why this trending topic had suddenly become popular.

So, the source really is related to me.

Yesterday, "Duckweed" was officially released, and hundreds of celebrities in the industry helped to promote it on social media platforms.

Gu Qing specifically instructed the team responsible for replying: Replies should be sincere and avoid using generic mass-sent templates, which would appear perfunctory and rigid.

With hundreds of artists, each with their own unique style, ensuring that every reply is unique truly required the staff to rack their brains.

But when it came to Liu Tianxian's post, a small mishap occurred, which directly ignited the entire internet's buzz.

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Having successfully completed filming "Three Lives Three Worlds",

Liu Tianxian then took a long vacation, staying in her mansion all day, playing with her cats, walking her dogs, and petting her plush toys. Her days were leisurely and comfortable, but after a while, she inevitably became a little bored.

Upon learning that her junior brother Gu's new movie was being released, as his senior sister, she naturally had to show her support.

Not only did he share the movie trailer using his account, he also went to Gu Qing's blog comment section to leave a message:

"Junior brother, your senior sister has mobilized fans to buy tickets to support you. How about you be a little cute and thank your senior sister?"

The comments were as abstract as ever, just like her personality.

The moment this comment was posted, the number of likes skyrocketed, instantly taking the top spot in the comment section. Netizens flooded the comments section with messages, forming a unified and enthusiastic queue, eagerly enjoying the sweet moment.

The employee responsible for replying stared at the comment for a long time, trying to find a balance between being too cheesy and fitting Gu Qing's personality. After much deliberation, they finally replied with:

"Thank you, senior sister, but it's only right that you take care of your junior brother. Please refrain from being coquettish."

After reading the reply, Gu Qing didn't find anything wrong with it.

If he were to reply personally, it would probably be in the same style, or even more infuriating.

But Liu Tianxian wasn't about to let him off so easily. Bored at home, she finally had a chance to openly tease her junior brother.

Naturally, he wasn't going to stop there, and immediately added a follow-up comment:

"If I don't act cute, then I have to treat my senior sister to a meal, right?"

"No problem, I'll treat you to a meal next time I see my senior sister."

The reply, posted under the name of 'Gu Qing', caused an uproar online, with the hashtag soaring and quickly climbing to the top of the trending topics list.

"It doesn't even look like it was bought. Did netizens and fans really push it up spontaneously?"

Looking at the screen full of trending topics and discussions, Gu Qing felt a mix of amusement and exasperation, yet also a sense that it all made sense.

He knew better than anyone else what level of influence his senior sister Liu held in the Chinese entertainment industry.

As a female artist born in 1987, she has always been excluded from all the discussions on the list of "85 Flowers" (a term referring to actresses born in 1985). It's not that she's not qualified, but rather that her status and public image are too unique to be ranked.

Just like him now.

The media and marketing accounts have long wanted to remove him from the top celebrity list and reshuffle the top four celebrities.

She quickly established herself with several hit dramas right after her debut, earning the nickname "Blood Bull." Her works became increasingly popular, sweeping over a large number of fans born in the 80s and 90s, and even attracting many Gen Z fans.

Its popularity is overwhelmingly superior, transcending the Five Elements and the Six Realms.

If Liu Yifei is on the list, other female celebrities simply can't compete.

After all, there isn't that female celebrity.

He has remained steadfast throughout his more than 20 years of a tumultuous career, marked by ups and downs.

Gu Qing already enjoys immense popularity, and with Liu Yifei's unparalleled public appeal and popularity, it would be strange if any public interaction between the two didn't cause a sensation on the trending topics.

Gu Qing still vividly remembers that when his starring role in "The Left Ear" was released, the most common content on Bilibili was couple-themed edits.

It wasn't him and Chen Duling at all, it was him and Liu Tianxian.

There are also quite a few die-hard fans of Liu Yifei with top-notch technical skills.

Working tirelessly day and night for over a month, I painstakingly used frame-by-frame editing technology to completely replace Chris Wu's face in "So Young 2" with Gu Qing's.

The video immediately climbed into the top three most-viewed videos on Bilibili that day, with a dense barrage of comments filled with netizens' shouts of praise.

"Director, how are you going to repay what you owe us?!"

"I declare this to be the official version of 'So Young'!"

Netizens are completely captivated by this, unable to stop, and have mastered the art of "romantic entanglement" to perfection.

A film called "The Left Ear," and a deepfake version of "So Young 2."

The two, who had never collaborated on a film or television project, became a popular on-screen couple across the internet, and the buzz has lingered for a long time.

"Let's have dinner together, but filming a movie... let's forget about it now, I'm afraid I can't compete with you, senior sister."

Gu Qing exited the blog, opened WeChat, and glanced at Xu Wei's message.

The other party was clearly afraid that he would be unhappy because of this unplanned trending topic.

Gu Qing's fingers flew across the screen as she replied briefly: "Don't be nervous. It's good to reply, and it's good not to reply either. Keep it up."

After sending the message, he immediately turned off his phone, casually pulled the blanket up a bit, adjusted the seat back, and closed his eyes for a short nap. Outside the porthole...

The plane slowly passed through layers of thick clouds. The clear golden sunlight of winter pierced through the oval porthole, softly shining on his handsome profile, gilding it with a faint warm light. His long eyelashes cast dappled shadows, making him look quiet and relaxed.

On the other side,

Principal Wang: "Gu Qing, why the hell aren't you replying to me?!"

Principal Wang, who was ridiculed by the entire internet, completely broke down.

Last night, Young Master Wang spent the entire night glued to his phone, refreshing the screen, watching as Gu Qing's team wittily and humorously replied to every artist in the industry, from A-list celebrities to second-tier stars, leaving no one out.

But he was the only one who got skipped!

The promotional post he had voluntarily forwarded was still prominently displayed at the top of Gu Qing's blog comment section, receiving a consistently high number of likes from netizens. The comment section was filled with netizens who loved watching the drama unfold, making wild jokes and gloating.

"President Wang has been ignored, hahaha!"

"A massive social disaster. It seems that money isn't everything."

"The simp's efforts were ultimately wasted!"

In all his years, when has Young Master Wang ever been ignored and neglected like this?

Even if you're being treated like a simp, shouldn't you at least offer a bone as a token of your appreciation?

A surge of nameless rage welled up inside Principal Wang. Enraged, he grabbed his phone and dialed the head of marketing at Dawan Film Industry, roaring into the receiver.

"Reduce the screenings of 'Duckweed'!!"

After shouting that,

He angrily hung up the phone, his chest heaving violently, still unable to quell his rage.

Didn't you beat up Feng Kuzi?

I'll use Feng Xiaogang's methods against you and see if you can still hold your ground!

"If you've got the guts, then never reply to my messages again!!"

But before he could finish venting his anger, his phone rang urgently again.

The incoming call display on the screen made him freeze instantly, a chill running from his scalp to his toes.

The caller was none other than his father, Old Wang.

The call just connected.

Then came Old Wang's furious roar through the receiver, a barrage of reprimands, his tone full of disappointment and frustration:

"You son of a bitch! Are you hoping I die soon so you can inherit the family business?!"

"I'll beat you up right now! Where do you think you are as a shareholder? Is this company a place for you to act on impulse?!"

"You're already trying to squander money after just acquiring the cinema chain? Are you trying to get the board to impeach me tomorrow?!"

"You little bastard, get back here right now!!"

A barrage of stern rebukes rained down on him, leaving Principal Wang no chance to interject. The next second, a cold busy tone came through the receiver, and the call was abruptly ended.

"Can't I say something?"

Principal Wang awkwardly moved the phone away from his ear, his anger instantly dissipating by more than half, leaving only a frustrated expression. He muttered a complaint to himself, "You called me a little bastard... how much better can you be?"

He wasn't entirely stupid; after calming down and thinking things through, he actually came to his senses.

The box office potential of Gu Qing's movie is obvious, with a guaranteed minimum of two to three billion yuan.

Even Gu Qing's father, who was always arrogant and looked down on everyone, had to smile and praise him as a young prodigy with unlimited potential at the board meeting.

Not to mention the shareholders in the company who are only interested in making money. In the face of huge profits, personal grudges, face, and film scheduling are all meaningless.

Capital only cares about money!

Just because Gu Qing ignored him, he was going to use theater resources to reduce screenings. If this got out, not only would no one sympathize with him, but he would become the biggest joke of the year in the industry, and people would make up various versions of it to tease him for a long time.

Even after multiple rounds of financing and establishing Panda TV, which Principal Wang painstakingly built, its market value is only 5 billion yuan at its peak.

But what about Gu Qing?

The movie "Wolf Warrior 2" raked in a staggering 6 billion yuan at the box office. This terrifying money-making ability would make even Wang Sicong kneel down.

"Could this kid actually have some kind of explanation?"

Principal Wang turned his phone over, a strange chill creeping over him.

He suddenly remembered that Gu Qing had casually mentioned in an interview: "If IG wins the championship next year, they will sell the club's shares."

At the time, he took it as a casual joke, or even the most affectionate confession.

But looking back now,

Principal Wang swallowed hard, his eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty: "Could it be that our IG can really win the championship next year?"

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And far away, outside the airplane at an altitude of ten thousand meters,

As noon approached, a tranquil detached mansion in the capital offered a peaceful retreat.

This is a meticulously maintained detached villa; even in winter, the lawn in the yard is kept perfectly tidy.

Several red plum trees bloomed in full glory against the cold wind, their vibrant colors dazzling and their subtle fragrance wafting through the air. Wisps of plum blossom scent drifted gently into the luxurious and elegant living room through the half-open French windows, both crisp and gentle.

"Sisi, where are you going?"

A woman with a still slender figure walked out of the yoga room next door. She was wearing a form-fitting yoga outfit, with a beige towel casually draped over her shoulders. A thin layer of sweat glistened on her forehead, and one could still vaguely see the charm she had in her youth.

She bent down and gently picked up a ragdoll cat that had nuzzled against her ankle, her fingertips lightly stroking the cat's soft fur.

I looked up and saw my precious daughter, carrying a delicate handbag, walking briskly, looking like she was about to go out.

"..."

Liu Tianxian had just picked out her bag when she heard her mother's voice. She paused slightly, her fair, oval face devoid of any makeup, but her smile appeared somewhat stiff.

Her eyes darted away slightly, a hint of barely perceptible embarrassment in them: "Mom, I'm going to have dinner with some friends."

"Didn't we just have lunch? What are you going to eat now?"

The woman lowered her head, slowly scratching the chin of the plush cat in her arms, while looking up at her daughter with a puzzled expression.

My daughter is a homebody; she can stay home for a week without going out, never venturing beyond the front door.

She was in a hurry to leave right after lunch today, and this unusual behavior made her very suspicious.

"My friend invited me to dinner..."

Xiao Liu's eyes unconsciously drifted to the exquisite crystal chandelier above her head. Her voice was a few decibels lower than usual, and she was clearly less confident as she tried to bluff her way out, "I happened to have some free time this afternoon, so I went out to play for a while."

"Dinner."

The woman slowly shifted her gaze from her daughter's face, still looking down at the docile cat in her arms, her fingertips gently stroking behind the cat's ears. The living room fell silent for two seconds.

Next second,

The woman asked casually, "Male or female?"

Liu Tianxian froze, then widened her eyes innocently and nodded vigorously, her voice panicked: "Yes, yes! Mom, believe me, they're all colleagues."

"Which colleague? The one you complained about to me about, the greasy young man?"

The woman frowned slightly, her fingers that were teasing the cat suddenly stopped, and a scrutinizing look appeared in her eyes.

"It wasn't him, it wasn't him! Mom, stop asking. I'm a grown man, why are you still bothering me?!"

Liu Tianxian bent down in embarrassment and anger, took a pair of shoes from the shoe cabinet and threw them at her feet. She then stomped her white-socked feet into the shoes, angrily stomping her heels one after another, the soles of the shoes making a dull thud on the floor.

Upon hearing this, the woman stiffened slightly and stood still, still holding the cat.

Her elegant eyes quietly fell on her daughter's pouty profile, scrutinizing her for a couple of seconds. A fleeting, almost imperceptible pang of sadness flashed in her eyes, only to be quickly replaced by a sense of relief.

My daughter has grown up and has her own thoughts now. How can I keep her by my side like I did when she was little?

It seems like it's time to let go.

“Sisi…”

The woman's lips moved, her tone hesitant, as if she wanted to say something but stopped herself.

"mom!!"

Liu Tianxian's belated rebellious phase has finally emerged, and she's preparing for a serious debate with her mother about "I'm an adult now."

“Sisi…”

The woman's gaze swept from her daughter's head to her toes, then back again, until she could no longer resist taking a deep breath.

She spoke slowly and gently, yet earnestly: "Mom is thinking—why don't you change your clothes?"

She stretched out her long, slender, fair finger and pointed to her daughter's outfit, her tone both helpless and amused: "Isn't it a bit impolite to wear this to meet friends?"

A dull, old-fashioned gray cotton dress paired with thick leggings, wrapped in a bulky, unflattering black down jacket, and finished with white sneakers—the whole outfit is utterly lacking in style, both dated and haphazard.

If you cover this face,

If you were to stand on the street dressed like this and set up a bowl, you could easily pass for begging.

The woman was both amused and exasperated. How come her daughter hadn't inherited any of her sense of style and dressed so casually and carelessly?

"Mom, don't I look good in this outfit?"

Liu Tianxian's fair face froze instantly. She took a step, turned around in front of the mirror, and then pressed down hard on her protruding belly.

puff--

The down jacket was flattened for a moment, but it immediately bounced back up, still puffy and full.

"It seems... a bit mismatched."

Looking at her disheveled reflection in the mirror, Liu Tianxian suddenly recalled Gu Qing's handsome face, yet bearing an unpleasant expression:

"Senior sister, are you here to beg for food?"

Liu Tianxian: "..."

That seems to make some sense.

After all, she went out today with the sole purpose of begging.

She promised to treat everyone to dinner on her blog, so shouldn't she be obliging?

She had already gotten tickets to Gu Qing's premiere through someone else.

"Begging... haha..."

Upon thinking of this, Liu Tianxian couldn't help but throw her head back and burst into laughter.

The woman watched her daughter laugh inexplicably, especially at her exposed teeth, which looked utterly endearing.

The ragdoll cat in my arms was also bewildered by the sudden laughter.

Both the person and the cat were stunned, their faces full of confusion.

Seeing her daughter's unusual behavior, the woman couldn't help but have a bold idea:

"Could it be... that Sisi is really in love?"

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...(End of this chapter)