Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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Inside the banquet hall, the previously scattered attention seemed to be drawn together and converged, finally settling firmly on that figure as white as the moonlight.

After a brief silence,

Many of the women, socialites, and even some dignified businessmen who had been sitting quietly suddenly raised their glasses, their faces once again displaying reserved and polite social smiles.

He stood up seemingly casually, yet with a clear purpose, and slowly walked towards Gu Qing's direction.

Their eyes sparkled with appreciation, curiosity, assessment, and an instinctive desire to get closer to "beautiful things."

For these people who are used to extravagance and luxury, the refreshing and spiritual visual enjoyment brought by Gu Qing is undoubtedly the most special "treasure" of the night, worthy of close appreciation, and even... collection.

however,
To their slight surprise,
Gu Qing "left" faster than them.

Although she knew that stepping into this banquet meant accepting the identity of a "salesperson" to some extent, Gu Qing had no intention of portraying herself as a pure white lotus "rising from the mud unsullied" and feigning aloofness.

But Gu Qing could never allow herself to be treated like a commodity, adorned with jewelry, to be touched, flirted with, and picked over by anyone.

Moreover, while Bulgari's global ambassadorship contract is certainly tempting, for Gu Qing at this point, it's more of an added bonus than a lifeline.

His confidence stems from his continuously improving acting skills, consistently producing excellent works, and a steadily growing and large fan base.

Rather than idol artists who rely entirely on fashion resources.

therefore,

He has absolutely no interest in this competition for the "top salesperson".

then,

Before the crowd could gather around, Gu Qing had already started walking.

His steps were not hurried, even elegant and composed, yet his speed was by no means slow, skillfully avoiding the first few groups of people who rushed up.

Good evening, good evening.

"Sister, this dress really suits your style tonight."

"Brother, you look really handsome in that suit too."

His face wore an impeccable, slightly shy, pure smile, like that of an innocent young boy, and his lips seemed to be coated with honey.

When passing through different groups of people, he always manages to offer a sincere and unpretentious compliment.

just,

Gu Qing always manages to gracefully sidestep, nod, and smile before the other person reaches out to stop her or begins a deep conversation, then smoothly slips into the next gap.

The wealthy women and businessmen who tried to strike up a conversation with him were caught off guard by his gentle and persuasive response.

Should I reach out and forcibly pull her back?
It would be too undignified; I couldn't do it in front of everyone.

Should I raise my voice to call out?

It makes them look more like a fanatical idol-chasing fan, which is inconsistent with their own image.

They could only watch helplessly as that graceful figure in moon-white robes, like a slippery fish, nimbly slipped through the gaps in the crowd, while maintaining a pleased smile on their faces as they watched him leave.

that's it,
Gu Qing successfully broke through the most enthusiastic and potentially "troublesome" blockade in the front row.

When he finally arrived at the relatively central area of ​​the banquet hall...
The surrounding population density was higher, and the people seemed to be of more prominent status.

Everywhere you look, there are elegantly dressed people, their hair flowing in the breeze, and laughter filling the air.

Elegant ladies chatted in hushed tones, refined businessmen raised their glasses in pleasantries, and several veteran filmmakers were having a pleasant conversation with brand executives.

The atmosphere here was more formal and reserved, but the gazes directed at Gu Qing were no less intense, even more burning and meaningful.

Around many round tables, people spoke up, their voices gentle and polite, carrying an undeniable warmth.

"Mr. Gu, there's a seat here. Would you like to come and have a seat?"

"Little brother, want to come over for a drink?"

"Gu Qing, it's been a long time. Why don't you come over and have a chat?"

Gu Qing's gaze swept quickly across the area, but her heart sank slightly.

Damn it, I don't know any of them very well.

These invitations seemed enthusiastic, but he could clearly see the assessment, curiosity, and even a hint of predatory interest hidden deep in their eyes.

If we actually sit down there, it probably won't be as simple as just having a few words.

Just as he was caught in a dilemma, preparing to bite the bullet and choose a table that seemed relatively "safe" to walk over to.

"Younger brother, Gu Qing, younger brother."

"Junior brother, junior brother, over here."

At a table slightly forward on the left, Yang Mi and Liu Tianxian, one with a bright smile and the other with a gentle smile, waved their slender arms and greeted each other in clear voices.

"Dear brothers and sisters, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry."

Gu Qing felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders and immediately turned to those who had extended invitations to him, clasping his hands together and bowing slightly.

"It's alright, it's alright, little brother, go on your way."

"I understand, I understand, you young people are talking."

"Mr. Gu, please make yourself at home. We can talk again when you have time."

Looking at Gu Qing's pure and innocent face, everyone smiled and waved their hands, showing great magnanimity.

"Little brother, your outfit tonight is absolutely stunning!"

As soon as Gu Qing approached, Yang Mi couldn't help but exclaim in admiration once again.

She was already somewhat attracted to good-looking people, and tonight she had been neglected. When she saw Gu Qingzhen respond to her greeting and come over, a sense of surprise at being valued and a feeling of closeness as "one of her own" welled up inside her, and her mood brightened considerably.

She stood up instinctively, as if wanting to give Gu Qing a welcoming hug.

"Honey, stop, stop! Don't be so enthusiastic, I'm scared."

Seeing this, Gu Qing smiled and reached out to place her hands on Yang Mi's slender shoulders, gently pressing her back into her seat.

"Every time I see you, you say you're scared, but what have I done to you?"

Yang Mi sat down and looked up at Gu Qing. A hint of reproach appeared on her beautiful face, but the smile in her eyes deepened.

This intimate interaction made her feel very comfortable.

She extended her well-maintained, delicately manicured hand, "If we can't hug, how about a handshake? Congratulations to our little brother Gu Qing for stunning the audience tonight."

This time, Gu Qing didn't refuse. He reached out and gently grasped Yang Mi's fingertips, feeling their cool and delicate touch before letting go.

"Junior brother, your final performance really put us all to shame."

Liu Tianxian also smiled and spoke, her clear phoenix eyes sparkling, reflecting the dazzling lights of the banquet hall, staring intently at Gu Qing. She also prepared to get up, just like Yang Mi.

"Senior sister, please stop joining in the commotion."

Gu Qing quickly followed suit, gently pressing down on Liu Tianxian's shoulder to help her sit up, and then shaking her hand as well.

Gu Qing then sat down in the empty seat next to her and politely nodded and smiled at the other slightly older artists or brand representatives at the table.

Those people returned the smiles with friendly smiles.

Seeing that Gu Qing treated Liu Tianxian in almost the same way he treated himself.

Yang Mi's heart pounded with joy.

Whenever she attends an event with Liu Yifei, she is always relegated to a supporting role and is used to being treated coldly.

The same thing happened just now.

did not expect,
Gu Qing treated the two of them the same way.

It was hard for Da Mimi to look away from Gu Qing's face, which was made even more exquisite and otherworldly by her elfin makeup.

Not far away, Chris Wu witnessed the entire scene.

A surge of bitter jealousy welled up inside him, and Chris Wu almost gritted his teeth to pieces.

While he was dealing with the old woman, Gu Qing was chatting and laughing with two beautiful actresses.

One of them was Liu Tianxian, with whom he had collaborated but ultimately could not win her heart.

"Pah! Instead of thinking about selling goods, you're obsessed with women. That's all you're good for, Gu Qing!"

He cursed inwardly, but he was also relieved.

Gu Qing's appearance just now gave him a strong sense of crisis, and he was even momentarily dazed, let alone those women.

Seeing that Gu Qing doesn't seem to be focusing all his attention on "sales" but instead is chatting and laughing with female celebrities, this is undoubtedly a good thing for him in his quest to become the top salesperson.

Ultimately, Bulgari's global ambassador belongs to someone who understands the importance of "hard work and dedication."
Thinking about it this way,
Chris Wu rallied his spirits, put on an even more ingratiating smile, and prepared to continue conquering the remaining "customers" on the table.

however,
He soon noticed that the women at the table, though still physically present, were clearly distracted.

Their gazes kept involuntarily drifting towards Gu Qing's direction, and their whispers included words like "Gu Qing," "elf," and "beautiful."

A sense of crisis has returned.

Chris Wu immediately perked up and used all his skills, employing sweeter words, more "unintentional" physical contact, and a more attentive listening posture to try to draw their attention back to him.

Fortunately,

Far water cannot quench near thirst.

After some effort, he finally managed to draw the attention of the women back, but the vague unease of having his attention diverted lingered in his mind.

……

the other side,
Gu Qing had just sat down and hadn't even had a chance to catch her breath when Liu Tianxian next to her seemed to have discovered a new continent.

"Junior brother, your hairstyle... is so cute!"

She leaned closer, carefully examining the "elf ears" that the stylist had cleverly sculpted on Gu Qing's ears, her eyes filled with wonder. "I thought you were wearing prop ears, but they're actually made from your hair! How amazing!"

Liu couldn't help but reach out her slender white fingers and carefully touch the hair on the "ear tip" and the sparkly stickers that adorned it.

"Wow! Junior brother, your ears can actually move? Are they moving by themselves? Move them again so I can see? Just once!"

"Senior sister, can you be a little more mature and composed?"

"We are attending a party."

Gu Qing turned her head away from her "clutches" and sighed.

So it turns out you're the rich woman who took advantage of him all along!

"I'm very mature."

Liu Tianxian blinked, looking innocent, but her hands didn't stop moving. Taking advantage of Gu Qing's inattention, she quickly and lightly touched the end of his hair again.

Watching the two interact so oblivious to everyone else, Yang Mi, who had been left standing to the side, felt a little uneasy.

She interjected softly, "Sisi, why do you always call your younger brother 'Junior Brother'?"

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Tianxian temporarily let go of Gu Qing's hair, turned to look at Yang Mi, and said with a puzzled expression, "Mi Mi, don't you know? Gu Qing is studying at the Beijing Film Academy."

According to the school's seniority system, isn't he our proper junior brother?

"Oh...right!"

Yang Mi was taken aback, then suddenly realized, feeling annoyed and regretful. Why hadn't she thought of this relationship?
Being classmates at the same school is a much closer relationship than the senior-junior relationship in the entertainment industry.

Her mind immediately started working, and she wanted to call him "Junior Brother" as well.

But before she could speak,
Then he heard Liu Tianxian say to Gu Qing in a slightly coquettish tone, "Junior brother, twitch your ears again, I didn't see clearly just now."

Yang Mi hesitated for a moment, unable to bring herself to say the words "junior brother."

Looking at Liu Tianxian's incredibly natural and unpretentious manner of being close to her, and then thinking that if I were to address her in the same way, it would seem to carry a hint of deliberately trying to curry favor.

Da Mimi pursed her lips and swallowed her words.

She didn't want to be left behind by Liu Tianxian and suffer the consequences!

……

Just as Gu Qing was dealing with Liu Tianxian's curiosity, the onlookers finally couldn't hold back any longer.

at first,

Everyone was mindful of politeness and didn't want to disturb them.

But after waiting and waiting...
Seeing that Gu Qing didn't seem to intend to leave the table anytime soon, and that more and more people wanted to talk to him, take photos with him, or even just admire him up close, someone finally broke the "peace".

"Mr. Gu, excuse me for disturbing you." A gentle and polite male voice rang out.

Gu Qing turned around at the sound and saw a well-dressed, elegant middle-aged couple leading a young girl in a white lace dress, her face flushed and so nervous that she was almost walking with her hands and feet together, standing not far behind him.

The speaker was a man wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a suit, with a perfectly appropriate apologetic smile on his face.

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Gu. My daughter..."

The man pointed to the girl next to him who was almost burying her head in his chest, and said in a helpless yet doting tone, "She is your loyal fan. Ever since she found out that you would be attending tonight's event, she has been talking about it every day."

"That's why they kept insisting on taking a photo with you. Would it be convenient for you to have a few minutes of your time?"

"of course can."

Gu Qing immediately stood up, a gentle and sincere smile appearing on her face, the kind she wore when facing her fans.

He turned to the girl who was so nervous she was almost suffocating, bent down slightly to bring his gaze to her level, and spoke in an exceptionally gentle voice: "Hi, hello little sister, what's your name?"

"Dad, I'm not a movie fan!"

The girl suddenly looked up and hurriedly corrected her father, but her voice was trembling with nervousness, "I'm a fan of Gu Qing! I love all his works, all his shows, and all his interviews!!"

finished,

She quickly stole a glance at Gu Qing, only to meet his smiling eyes. She immediately felt as if she had been burned, lowered her head again, and clutched her skirt tightly with both hands, her cheeks so red they seemed to bleed.

“What do you mean, ‘younger brother’? You have no respect for elders. Mr. Gu is several years older than you. You should call him ‘older brother’.”

The jeweled, elegant woman beside her gently tapped her daughter's forehead, softly scolding her, but her eyes were full of love.

She looked up at Gu Qing, about to say something apologetic for disturbing him, when her gaze fell upon Gu Qing's face so close to hers.
She paused subtly, unconsciously tidying her not-too-messy sideburns, and felt her heart skip a beat.

"It's okay, you can call me whatever you want."

Gu Qing smiled and defused the situation, her gaze returning to the girl as she patiently asked again, "So, what's your name?"

"Brother Gu...Gu Qing, I...I am called...I..."

Faced with her idol's gentle gaze at such close range, the girl felt her mind go blank, her tongue tied in knots, and she stammered for a long time, unable to utter a complete sentence except for the four words "Brother Gu Qing".

"My daughter's name is Lin Yiyao."

Seeing this, the middle-aged man smiled and came to his daughter's rescue, his tone tinged with a hint of jealousy, "This child has liked you, Mr. Gu, for almost two years. Her room is covered with your posters, and even her phone screensaver and computer desktop are of you."

As a father, sometimes I can't help but get jealous.

He made a humorous self-deprecating remark, which elicited a few good-natured chuckles from those around him.

"Lin Yiyao?"

Gu Qing lowered his head slightly, looking at the petite and delicate girl in front of him who was so shy she wished she could disappear into the ground, and smiled, "It's a very nice name."

"Little sister Yiyao,"

Gu Qing asked gently, "Are you really my fan?"

"Uh-huh!!"

This time, Lin Yiyao nodded without hesitation. Although she still didn't dare to look up, her expression of affirmation was exceptionally firm.

"How about I ask you a question that only true fans would know the answer to?"

Gu Qing said, "You guessed right. I'll give you a little gift."

"it is good!"

The girl's voice trembled slightly with nervousness, but it was full of anticipation.

"What's my birthday?" Almost as soon as Gu Qing finished speaking, Lin Yiyao suddenly raised her head. Although her face was still as red as an apple, her eyes were unusually bright and clear. She quickly answered, "August 20th!"
Brother Gu Qing, your birthday is August 20th! You're a Leo!

The answer was accurate and correct, and they even included the zodiac sign as a bonus.

"bingo."

Gu Qing smiled and clapped.

"Yaoyao, what's Daddy's birthday?"

The middle-aged man asked quietly.

The girl kept her head down and didn't make a sound.

"pat-"

The old father's heart was broken.

"Little sister Yiyao, this won't do. Have you forgotten what the Gu family meant?"

Gu Qing's smile faded slightly, and she said seriously, "Take care of your family first, then think about chasing stars, understand?"

"Brother Gu Qing, I...I understand..."

Criticized by her idol, the girl spoke in a barely audible voice, her voice filled with disappointment.

The man and woman behind him exchanged a glance upon hearing this, and their goodwill towards Gu Qing increased dramatically.

"Okay, hold out your hand, your brother has a gift for you."

Gu Qing said with a smile.

Lin Yiyao held her breath, filled with anticipation and excitement, and slowly opened her slightly sweaty, pinkish-white hands.

Next second,
A delicately designed ring, set with a pink gemstone, with a slightly cool touch and a bit of weight, gently landed in her palm.

The pink gemstones refracted a soft yet dazzling fire under the banquet hall lights, making them beautiful and eye-catching.

Lin Yiyao was completely stunned. Her mouth was slightly open, her eyes wide open, staring intently at the ring in her palm that seemed to still radiate the warmth of Gu Qing's fingertips, her mind blank.

Brother Gu Qing... gave her a ring?!
Even though I know this is just a souvenir from an idol to a fan, the imagination of a shoujo manga artist has already begun to run wild...

Her parents, however, were genuinely taken aback.

Tonight is a Bulgari gala, and the jewelry worn by the celebrities is naturally from the brand's main collection, and is quite valuable.

“Mr. Gu, this…this is too precious! It’s not appropriate!” Mr. Lin quickly waved his hand.

"Yaoyao, quickly return it to them!" Mrs. Lin hurriedly said to her daughter.

"It's alright, Mr. Lin."

Gu Qing smiled and shook her head, "I really didn't expect to meet my little fan in this kind of occasion. I'm very happy."

Consider this a small gift for little Yiyao and a reward for answering the question correctly. I hope she continues to study hard and improve every day.

As he spoke, he naturally reached out and gently ruffled Lin Yiyao's hair.

"Yiyao, remember to study hard! Don't we 'Gu family' people always say 'like idol, like fan'?"

I study and read every day, so you can't let chasing celebrities interfere with your studies, understand?

After a while,
What young girl just beginning to experience love could stand such a scene?

She was patted on the head by her idol, received an expensive ring from him, and was gently reminded to study hard...

Lin Yiyao felt so happy she was about to faint; her heart was pounding, her blood was rushing to her head, and her face was so hot it could fry an egg.

"Brother...brother, I...I promise I'll study hard when I get back! I swear! I promise I won't let you down!!"

She made her promise, almost in tears, with excitement and solemnity.

At this moment, let alone asking her to study hard, even if Gu Qing asked her to immediately sever all ties with her father, she probably would do it without hesitation.

“Mr. Gu, your words are the most effective. No matter what we say to this child, he never listens. One word from you is worth ten words from us.”

The elderly father was unaware that his daughter was about to sever all ties with him; he felt both relieved and emotional.

He reached out again and shook hands firmly with Gu Qing. "But we really can't take this ring for free. We'll pay whatever it costs. We can't let you spend so much."

With their wealth, buying this million-dollar ring was indeed easy for them.

"Mr. Lin, there's no reason to take back a gift that's already been given away."

Gu Qing shook her head firmly, "You can't let the child think that her idol is a person who doesn't keep his word, can you? If it's a gift, then it's a gift."

“This…” Mr. Lin hesitated and looked at his wife.

Mrs. Lin, being more quick-witted, gave her husband a reproachful look, then smiled and said to Gu Qing, "Since Mr. Gu has said so, it would be pretentious for us to refuse again."

Then we'll thank Mr. Gu on Yao Yao's behalf for his generous gift.

She changed the subject, her gaze falling on Gu Qing's wrist and other hand, "However, Mr. Gu, my husband happens to be lacking a watch suitable for business occasions."
The Bulgari watch you're wearing looks very elegant and sophisticated. May I ask what model it is?
Also, I noticed that the other rings you have are quite unique. I wonder if any of them would suit me? I'd like to choose one too.

Mr. Lin immediately understood and quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, Mr. Gu has good taste, please help recommend him."

My wife has also been wanting to get a new ring.

"Mr. Lin, you..."

that's it,
Gu Qing was forced to sell a piece of jewelry and a watch without even realizing it.

The commission from the watches alone was enough for him to buy two rings to give away as gifts.

And this is just the beginning.

As the Lin family chatted amiably with Gu Qing and finally reached an agreement on the purchase, a number of other eager dinner guests had unknowingly gathered behind them.

"Little brother, I'm a fan of yours too! If I answer your question correctly, can I get a gift too?"

"And my daughter, she loves your 'Nirvana in Fire' so much, she imitates Mei Changsu's cough every day at home!"

"Mr. Gu, my wife is also an admirer of yours. Would you do me the honor of taking a photo with her?"

The crowd started cheering, and the atmosphere became lively and friendly.

"Brothers and sisters, do you want me to go bankrupt tonight?"

Gu Qing scratched his head awkwardly with his fingertips, eliciting good-natured laughter from everyone.

"but……"

Gu Qing then raised her long, slender, and fair hands, on which she wore the remaining nine different gemstone rings, each shimmering with a different brilliance.
"If they are really my fans, then I will give them away, but... my stock is limited, and this is all I have."

"Mommy! I want it! I want the ring on Gu Qing's hand too!"

"Dad, please! Go talk to Brother Gu Qing for me! If we're any later, we won't be able to get it!"

"Honey, look how beautiful that amethyst ring is! It matches my new manicure perfectly!"

The area where guests with their young daughters or female companions were present immediately stirred up a little.

The blissful expression on Lin Yiyao's face after receiving the ring, and the gentle head pat from Gu Qing, greatly stimulated the girls' feelings of envy and competition.

Some young girls who weren't originally Gu Qing's fans were also infected by this atmosphere and were eager to receive a ring personally given by the most popular idol in the entertainment industry, becoming the focus of everyone's envy.

And it wasn't just young girls; there were also older, wealthy women who came alone or with their girlfriends, without their husbands to "restrain" them.

Seeing Gu Qing surrounded by the crowd and shining even brighter under the lights, he became even more frenzied.

No one present was poor, especially with so many people watching. Who would have the nerve to participate just for a ring that cost the price of a bubble tea?

That would be too embarrassing.

Participation is more about the unique experience and the opportunity to get closer to beautiful things.

then,

A small but orderly queue quickly formed next to Gu Qing's seat.

Bad news: There are a lot of people here.

Good news: No one can take advantage of him.

In full view of the public,

At most, Gu Qing would act like he was at a handshake event with fans, saying a few words, shaking hands, taking a group photo, and then it would be the next person's turn.

Seeing this scene, almost all the artists in the other areas of the banquet hall were dumbfounded, feeling like they had been hit with a thousand points of damage.

Holy crap?! You can do this?!

Rich women are rushing to buy it, just like a supermarket having a 10% off clearance sale. If you're late, you might not be able to get any. Is it really that exaggerated?!
Many male and female celebrities looked at each other, their eyes flashing with complex emotions—shock, envy, jealousy, and a hint of... restlessness.

"How about... we try this next time? How about we organize a fan interaction session?" a young male star whispered to his companion.

"Try? What are you going to use to try? Do you even have Gu Qing's face?"

His companion poured cold water on his enthusiasm without hesitation, saying, "Believe it or not, the moment you learn to say 'give a ring,' the person will think you're mocking their poverty and give you a hard time right then and there?"

The male celebrity who made the suggestion thought for a moment, then lowered his head in frustration.

Indeed, they are used to being pampered by their teams and fans, so they have become somewhat arrogant and lack Gu Qing's pure, natural, and approachable temperament.

Blindly copying others' methods would only result in a poor imitation and make one a laughingstock.

at the same time,

The atmosphere at the table where Kris Wu was sitting had dropped to freezing point.

"Yifan, it's so lively over there. I'll go check it out and come right back."

"Oh, I'll go take a look too, it looks really interesting."

"Wait for me, let's go together."

In the blink of an eye, the table, which was originally full of people, was more than half empty.

As if drawn by a magnet, several women stood up and headed towards Gu Qing to watch the commotion, leaving only Chris Wu and one or two other older ladies behind.

Chris Wu: "..."

The smile on his face had completely frozen, and his knuckles were white from gripping the wine glass so tightly.

He glanced at the now empty seats, then looked up at the dazzling figure not far away, surrounded by a throng of people, and the wealthy people chatting and laughing around him…

"Gu Qing... Gu Qing..."

The hatred in Kris Wu's eyes was almost savage.

He swears!
If he doesn't kill Gu Qing, then he'll just die!!

From now on,

In this entertainment industry, only one of us can survive!

……

"Seven... eight... twelve pieces, even two of the neck rings worth ten million have been sold?"

Da Mimi muttered to herself, watching Gu Qing's retreating figure, silently counting the jewelry sold. In the end, she couldn't utter a single word.

She was convinced, truly convinced.

This way of "making money while standing up," and doing so easily and happily with everyone enjoying themselves, completely overturned her understanding of "sales."

But she couldn't bring herself to laugh at the rich women who were rushing to "buy" the items, calling it foolish.

Because, honestly, even she herself found the scene incredibly captivating when she saw Gu Qing gently remove the ring from his long, beautiful fingers and tenderly place it in her little fan's palm.

The movements were elegant and composed, possessing an indescribable charm that made her heart skip a beat, and she even unconsciously licked her slightly dry lips.

Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced at Liu Tianxian beside her, only to be surprised to find that her usually aloof and reserved best friend...

At this moment, she was also staring blankly at Gu Qing's profile, her eyes somewhat unfocused, and her cheeks seemed to be tinged with a very faint, barely perceptible blush, as if she were thinking about something.

Yang Mi was immediately filled with astonishment.

She knew Liu Tianxian's aesthetic preferences very well; she clearly liked the older, more reassuring type of man.

Just like herself back then, she was once fooled by the sweet talk and so-called "experience" of a mature older man, and paid a heavy price.

time has passed,

She had already realized that old men offered absolutely no sense of security!

Nowadays, I only like young, fresh, and vibrant bodies, and I have no interest in older men.

But Liu Tianxian... has she changed too?

Yang Mi was puzzled, but this was clearly not the time to investigate.

I've been busy for almost half an hour.

Gu Qing's throat was a little dry and hoarse.
He waved the champagne offered by the waiter.

Once you start drinking one cup, you'll probably have to drink countless more.

As long as he doesn't take any alcohol, no one can force him to drink.

"Little brother, do you really not drink a single drop of alcohol?"

As Gu Qing sat down, Yang Mi took a sip of her champagne with her red lips, raised an eyebrow, and said, "You look a little weak..."

"Sister Honey, you're absolutely right, you have an enormous capacity for alcohol."

Gu Qing didn't answer the question, shutting it down with a single sentence.

"Junior brother, how about I ask the waiter to get you a glass of juice?"

After Liu Tianxian finished speaking with concern, she called the waiter to fetch the package before Gu Qing could reply.

"Senior sister is still the best."

Gu Qing smiled, revealing her teeth.

Liu Yifei seemed momentarily dazzled by that smile, looking away somewhat awkwardly, her ears turning slightly red, and muttering softly:
"...It should be."

"Hey, little brother, I'm your senior sister too, okay?"

Seeing this, Yang Mi's resentment resurfaced, and she deliberately put on a stern face, "Who isn't a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy? If Xixi can call me that, why can't I?"

"Sister Honey, you... you also graduated from Beijing Film Academy?"

Gu Qing turned her head and looked at her with a slightly bewildered and surprised expression, as if she were hearing about this for the first time.

"Sissi just said that! Didn't you hear her?!"

Yang Mi's Qi stagnation.

"Huh? Really? Maybe I have a bad memory, I forgot."

"You have a photographic memory! And you're telling me you have a bad memory?!"

Yang Mi was so angry at his blatant "pretending to be stupid" that she laughed. She couldn't help but stretch out her slender arm as if to hit him.

however,
She had just raised her hand halfway when her gaze inadvertently fell on a certain direction behind Gu Qing, and she suddenly stopped.
His expression froze slightly, then he awkwardly withdrew it, picked up his glass and took a sip as a cover-up, his gaze drifting elsewhere.

"What's wrong?" Gu Qing noticed her unusual behavior and asked in confusion.

The voice has not fallen,

His eyes were suddenly gently covered by a pair of hands.

Then,

A mature, slightly husky female voice rang very close to his ear.
"Little brother, you've come to the banquet, why didn't you even say hello to your sister? Have you forgotten about your sister, huh?"

That voice... sounds familiar.

Gu Qing raised her hand with a mix of embarrassment and helplessness, gently pried off the hand covering her eyes, and turned around.

as predicted,

What comes into view is a face with exquisite makeup and a heroic air.

It was none other than Li Binbin, the former leading lady of Huayi Music.

……

...(End of chapter)