Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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Back at the hotel lobby, they happened to run into Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye in the elevator. They had just returned from shopping and were carrying large bags.

Both girls had clearly made careful selections, and their faces still showed the excitement unique to shopping and a hint of relief at completing their "mission".

"Senior brothers and sisters, this is a gift for you."

"Thank you for taking care of us during filming."

Unexpectedly, Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye each brought two gift boxes and handed them over.

The two young girls seemed quite embarrassed to give gifts in person, clearly lacking the emotional intelligence required; their respective agents had to help them come up with ideas.

Do we get gifts too?

Jing Tian was somewhat surprised, but mostly happy. She accepted the gift bags from the two girls with a bright smile, her tone affectionate.

"If I had known, I would have asked my assistant to prepare two more copies."

"Hehe, senior sister, my birthday is May 20th, it's really easy to remember!"

Zhou Ye's beautiful eyes sparkled.

"May 20th? Okay, I'll remember that! Next year on your birthday, I'll get you the latest style bag!"

Jing Tian generously promised that she liked Zhou Ye's lively and unpretentious personality.

"Senior sister, you're so kind! I love you to death!"

Zhou Ye cheered and affectionately hugged Jing Tian's arm, shaking it with perfect naturalness in his coquettishness.

the other side,
Zhang Jingyi then faced Gu Qing alone.

She lowered her head slightly, her fair neck curving gracefully, her long eyelashes trembling gently. She handed the carefully chosen gift to Gu Qing with both hands, her voice even softer than before.

"Senior, this is for you... Thank you for taking care of me and giving me guidance during filming."

"Didn't Sister Binbin already thank me?"

Since the gifts had been bought, Gu Qing didn't refuse and smiled as she reached out to accept them.

"Senior, this is different, this is my...my gift."

Zhang Jingyi buried her head even deeper, and her voice grew softer and softer.

"Okay, then I won't be polite. Thank you for the gift, Jingyi."

Gu Qing glanced at the tag on the gift bag and was slightly taken aback. "Hermes?"

"Hmm...it's a belt."

Zhang Jingyi responded softly.

"You've only just started filming, where would you get so much money? You still have to buy gifts for Teacher He and the others. Don't send them next time, okay?"

Gu Qing sighed and handed the luxury bag to her assistant.

The cost of attending an arts school is already high.
My deskmate's family isn't poor, but they're not exactly rich either, otherwise he wouldn't wear his school uniform to class most of the time.

Even many minor celebrities in the industry have to maintain their usual attire and appearances while also giving gifts to maintain relationships, making it impossible for them to make ends meet.

In this situation, you either need to take out a loan or find a financial backer.

Of course, the latter is more common.

Those who can truly stand at the top of the pyramid in a glamorous way are only the artists who are frequently active on screen.

"Um…"

Hearing Gu Qing's words of advice and concern, Zhang Jingyi lowered her head, nodded slightly, and responded.

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The group headed towards the elevator.

Zhou Ye linked arms with Jing Tian and asked curiously, "Senior sister, what did you and senior go out for this afternoon? Why did it take you so long to come back?"

She keenly noticed that her senior sister's pearly white cheeks still had a blush, and a few strands of hair on her forehead were stuck to her skin with fine beads of sweat. Her whole person exuded a lazy and satisfied aura.

This state...

Clearly... they've been through a fierce battle!

Zhang Jingyi also secretly glanced at Gu Qing out of the corner of her eye, taking in his slightly disheveled yet more attractive appearance, which was different from his usual self.

The joy that had just risen in my heart was instantly overwhelmed by a more surging, slightly bitter feeling.

Why am I so miserable?

"You little brat, don't think nonsense!"

"My relationship with the expert is completely innocent!"

Jing Tian, ​​with an air of righteous indignation, took out her phone from her bag and said, "We've been practicing dance in the dance studio all afternoon for the promotion of our new drama."

Here, let me show you the results, but you have to keep it a secret after you see it. It won't be released until next week for promotional purposes.

She opened the dance video of "A Smile That Captivates a City" that she had recorded that afternoon and handed her the phone, saying, "Jingyi, come and take a look too."

"Dance?"

Zhou Ye took the phone with delight, and Zhang Jingyi suppressed the bitterness in her heart and curiously leaned over.

The two squeezed into the back corner of the elevator car, their heads close together, intently staring at the small screen.

The video begins to play, with a light and cheerful intro.
Next came Gu Qing's dashing and neat dance moves, and Jing Tian's sweet and interactive dance moves.

The two girls' eyes widened, their gaze fixed on Gu Qing in the center.

Especially when that classic "lifting shirt" gesture appears, and the glimpse of taut abdominal muscles flashes briefly before the camera—

"Ding-dong." The elevator arrived at the floor where Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye lived.

"Hey, we're here. Let's get out of here."

Jing Tian smiled and reminded the two girls, whose faces were practically pressed against the screen, "What's wrong? Are you mesmerized?"

"Do I look good with my abs?"

"Those abs...their defined waistline looks amazing!!"

"Uh-huh!!"

The two seemed to wake from a dream, nodding their heads like chicks pecking at rice, their cheeks flushed, clearly the visual impact of what they had just witnessed was too great.

Zhang Jingyi's gaze even unconsciously and quickly swept over Gu Qing's waist and abdomen, which were currently covered by her coat, and a thought inexplicably popped into her mind:
A good waist... definitely needs a good belt!
She suddenly felt that her gift was... strangely fitting?
"Go on, go on, we're going to record soon."

Gu Qing felt a chill run down her spine under the intensely bright and meaningful gazes of the two girls, and quickly waved her hand to signal them to get out of the elevator.

"Senior sister~~ Could you send me a copy of the video? I promise I won't share it! I'll just watch it secretly!"

Zhou Ye reluctantly returned the phone to Jing Tian, ​​clasped his hands together, and pleaded with her.

"No, you can only watch it after the show airs next week."

"Your senior's abs aren't something you see every day."

Jing Tian put her phone away with satisfaction, her attitude resolute.

The two girls left the elevator dejectedly, looking back every few steps, their minds still replaying the blushing, heart-pounding moments from those brief seconds.

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Back in the penthouse suite, there was less than an hour left before heading to the TV station for the recording.

Gu Qing decisively rejected Jing Tian's eager suggestion of a "couples' bath" to save time.

I went back to my room, quickly showered again, and changed into a set of refreshing casual clothes.

The makeup and styling team was already waiting and quickly prepared a photogenic look for him.

At 3:00 PM sharp, the group set off for Huangguo TV Station.

As soon as the car entered the TV station area, a familiar and enthusiastic welcome came into view.

As Gu Qing remains constant while the female leads come and go, today's protagonist spotlight seems to shine more on Jing Tian.

Many staff members from the TV station, and even people from other program crews, rushed over upon hearing the news, gathering on both sides of the corridor, holding up their phones or notebooks, excitedly calling out their names and the characters in the drama:
"Gu Qing! Xiao Nai, the great god! Look here!"

"Jing Tian! Bei Weiwei! You're so beautiful!"

"The couple, Qingcheng! Ah—!"

"Love O2O! We're all watching it!"

The cheers grew louder and louder, even more enthusiastic than when Gu Qing came alone in the past.

Jing Tian was so surprised by the scene that her mouth opened slightly, followed by immense joy and a feeling of being flattered.

She subconsciously moved closer to Gu Qing and exclaimed, "I've been on Happy Camp twice before, but I've never been so popular before."

"Master, it's so prestigious to follow you!"

Her eyes sparkled, filled with the joy of being recognized and loved.

Upon entering the television station building, we arrived at the dressing room specially prepared for tonight's guests.

Teacher He hadn't returned yet because of the recording of "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator," and the group had just opened the door.

"ha--!"

A figure suddenly jumped out from the side of the door, accompanied by exaggerated and funny sounds.

"Wow!"

Jing Tian and Zhang Jingyi, who were walking at the front, were startled, and Zhou Ye even screamed and jumped up.

"Ha ha ha ha--!"

His signature, infectious, hearty laughter instantly filled the room, dispelling the last trace of unfamiliarity.

"Third brother! You guys are all cowards too."

Na-jie laughed so hard she almost fell over, teasing Gu Qing with winks and jerks, then opened her arms and gave him a tight hug.

He even patted his back forcefully, behaving like a "family brother".

After filming, he ignored the half-dead Gu Qing.
Na-jie's attention immediately shifted, and she looked at Jing-tian with shining eyes: "Oh my, Wei-wei! I've missed you so much!"

I'm waiting for the update every day! Hurry up and give us some sweet moments with Xiao Nai!

She shouted exaggeratedly and gave Jing Tian another warm hug.

"You are Zhao Erxi, you are Meng Yiran, and you both have a crush on my third brother in the drama, right?"

"Hahaha—my third brother is so lucky."

Since He Jiong was absent, Na Jie, as the warm-up host, quickly enlivened the atmosphere.

For Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye, meeting the "Sun Goddess" they had known since childhood and who had accompanied them through countless weekend nights in real life for the first time was so exciting that they almost cried tears of joy.

Na Jie's approachable, friendly, and lively personality quickly put the two newlyweds at ease, and their smiles became much more natural.

In 2017, Na Jie was at the peak of her popularity and career reputation, with over 100 million blog followers, making her the undisputed "Queen of Variety Shows".

Her unique style and irreplaceable infectious joy make her a pivotal figure on the stage of "Happy Camp".

When she first showed her pregnancy in August, she temporarily stopped hosting Happy Camp, and the new host who replaced her was almost universally criticized by the audience.

Every episode of "Happy Camp" trends on social media; no one can replace Na Jie's position in the hearts of the show's viewers.

Before long, the other members of the Happy Family also arrived.

At last,
Teacher He, though travel-worn, arrived in high spirits.

Jing Tian, ​​Zhang Jingyi, and Zhou Ye took the opportunity to present the gifts they had prepared one by one, and the dressing room was immediately filled with thank yous and laughter.

"Oh dear, I told you not to bring a gift!"

Teacher He accepted the gift from Zhang Jingyi and was genuinely feeling a bit of a headache. He kept nagging, "I've already told Xun and Binbin to tell you that the most important thing is to have fun on 'Happy Camp'."

"Yes, we understand, Teacher He."

Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye nodded obediently, but when they caught a glimpse of the other hosts' beaming smiles after receiving their gifts, they secretly understood what was going on.

I'm glad I gave the right gift.

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"Little brother, aren't you going to get your makeup done first?"

Teacher He handed the gift to her assistant, walked over to Gu Qing who was talking to Jing Tian, ​​and asked with a smile.

"Teacher He, my hair was styled on the way here."

Gu Qing pointed to her completed makeup, hair, and clothing.

"Being good-looking means you can do whatever you want!"

Teacher He joked, then remembered something and lowered her voice, "By the way, little brother, Jackson... he really wants to add your contact information and asked me to ask if it would be convenient to pass it on to him."
This child is straightforward, likes to make friends, and is quite outgoing.

If you feel uncomfortable or it's inconvenient, please don't force yourself. I'll just reply for you; it's no problem.

Gu Qing smiled and said, "It's alright, Teacher He, you can push it."

"But I'd appreciate it if you could tell him in advance that I often don't check my phone while working, so my replies might be delayed. Please don't let him misunderstand." "Understood! I'll tell him, so he won't bother you like a sparrow every day."

Teacher He made a face that looked both headache and funny, clearly indicating that he had been bombarded with Wang Jiaer's enthusiasm quite often.

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The recording of the program officially began at 4 p.m.

As the familiar tune of "Happiness You Know" began to play, the lights flashed, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers.

"Welcome everyone to our OPPO real music phone's 'Happy Camp' on Saturday night! We are—the Happy Family!"

The five hosts started the show with great enthusiasm, instantly igniting the atmosphere in the recording studio.

Backstage waiting area, Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye stood close together, listening to the deafening roar of cheers from ahead and watching the staff move about in a tense but orderly manner.
Both of them couldn't help but tremble a little, partly from nervousness, but more so from the novelty and excitement of facing a large stage.

For newcomers like them, appearing on a nationally renowned stage like "Happy Camp" is undoubtedly one of the most valuable and effective promotional opportunities in the early stages of their careers.

"Next, let's give a warm round of applause and cheers to welcome the cast of the currently airing and wildly popular drama 'Love O2O' to the stage!"

Teacher He's enthusiastic voice came through the microphone.

Accompanied by the lively and sweet background music of "A Smile That Captivates a City" and the audience's screams that erupted instantly, almost lifting the roof off,

As arranged beforehand, Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye quickly walked out from both sides of the stage.

Facing a vast, seemingly endless audience, and countless flashing lights and cameras,
Although the two girls tried to keep smiling, their bodies were noticeably stiff, their steps were not as natural as usual, and their smiles seemed to be frozen on their faces.

After quickly taking their positions on one side of the stage, they all secretly breathed a sigh of relief, their palms already sweaty.

Then, the main character makes his appearance.

The stage lights dimmed and then brightened again, followed by the clear, melodious ringing of a bicycle bell.

Gu Qing, dressed in a clean and crisp white shirt and crisp casual trousers, rode a vintage bicycle decorated with flowers, carrying Jing Tian, ​​slowly emerging from behind the stage, perfectly replicating the classic scene from the drama where Xiao Nai carried Bei Weiwei on the tree-lined path of the campus.

Jing Tian sat sideways in the back seat, wearing a simple white dress, her long hair draped over her shoulders, a shy yet sweet smile on her face, her two fair and slender hands gently grasping the hem of Gu Qing's shirt.

Soft spotlights shone on them, accompanied by romantic background music and beautiful bubbles falling on the stage, creating a scene as beautiful as a youthful oil painting, instantly transporting everyone into the sweet campus world of "Love O2O".

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah--!!!"

"Xiao Nai! Bei Weiwei!"

"Gu Qing! Jing Tian!"

"The Qingcheng couple! It's true!"

The screams from the audience reached an unprecedented climax; many female spectators stood up excitedly, waving their arms, their faces flushed, and their voices hoarse.
The atmosphere at the scene was so enthusiastic that it almost got out of control, and security guards had to reinforce the cordon.

These are all shills we hired; they seem even more fanatical than the fans!

Even the seasoned He Jiong was so shocked by the overwhelming enthusiasm that he made an exaggerated "dumbfounded" expression.

Throughout his many years as a host,

This level of welcome... reminded him of the Super Girl and Super Boy finals back in the day!

too crazy!

Gu Qing parked the bicycle steadily in the center of the stage, the music faded, and the main lights came on.

However, the cheers from the audience continued for a long time, seriously affecting the recording.

Teacher He tried to control the situation several times, but with little effect.

at this time,

Na Jie's eyes darted around, and she suddenly pounced on the bicycle, making an exaggerated infatuated gesture, and shouted to Gu Qing, "Ah! Xiao Nai! Can you give me a ride on the back of your bicycle too?"

Just one lap! Just one lap!

As she spoke, she made a gesture as if to pull Jing Tian, ​​"Weiwei, let me pass."

This act of "breaking up the CP" indeed aroused strong dissatisfaction among the "Qingcheng Couple" CP fans in the audience.

A chorus of protests erupted: "No!" "Sister Na, get out of here!"

"Sister Na, that won't do. I'm afraid if I take you on a tour, Brother Jie will take me on a tour afterwards."

Gu Qing picked up the microphone at the right moment, with a helpless yet amused expression on his face.

"Pfft-hahaha!"

The audience was taken aback, then burst into huge laughter, cleverly defusing the overly enthusiastic commotion from before.

"Nana, stop causing trouble."

Teacher He smiled and pulled Sister Na back to his side, then said to the audience, "Everyone, do you think we shouldn't let Nana break up our Qingcheng couple?"

"Yes—!" the audience shouted in unison, and the atmosphere returned to a joyful and orderly state.

"Alright, let's have the main cast and crew of 'Love O2O' greet everyone first! Although many of them are already our old friends."

Teacher He proceeded with the process accordingly.

Following the order of their positions, Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Ye were the first to introduce themselves.

Facing the camera and the microphone handed to him by Teacher He,
"Hello everyone, I am Zhang Jingyi, and I play Zhao Erxi in 'Love O2O'."

"Hello everyone, I am Zhou Ye. In the drama, I play Meng Yiran, who is the villainous 'number one love rival' who has a crush on Senior Brother Gu Qing and Senior Sister Jing Tian."

Zhou Ye used to look optimistic, but now his hand holding the microphone was visibly trembling slightly, and his teeth were chattering as he spoke, but he tried his best to maintain a smile.

After Jing Tian and Gu Qing finished their introductions,
Teacher He seized upon the details in Zhou Ye's words and asked with great interest, "Xiao Ye, you just called Gu Qing 'Senior Brother' and Jing Tian 'Senior Sister.' Why is that? Do you address each other like that in private?"

"Ah, Teacher He,"

Zhou Ye quickly explained, his voice still a little nervous, "Because Jing Tian, ​​Gu Qing, and I are all students at the Beijing Film Academy."

Senior Sister Jing Tian is older than me, she's my senior sister; Senior Brother Gu Qing, he he he…”

Seeing that she was getting more and more nervous as she spoke, and her logic was almost all over the place,

"No, she's my senior sister."

Gu Qing picked up the microphone and smiled as she smoothed things over, saying, "I'm a freshman, and she's a sophomore. It's just that I'm older, and Xiao Ye is only calling me that out of respect for me."

"Hahaha—" The scene was immediately filled with good-natured laughter.

Zhou Ye immediately felt a relief on his shoulders, his tense nerves relaxed, and he gave Gu Qing a grateful yet embarrassed smile.

"This is the first time I've seen you, little brother, and I'm outmatched by your age."

Teacher He kept laughing.

"There's nothing I can do, I'm getting old."

Gu Qing's shrug sparked resentment among the crowd, and Sister Na jumped in again, saying that as the eldest brother, she would teach him a lesson.

This made the overall recording atmosphere more relaxed and cheerful.

A typical variety show recording often lasts four to five hours, and the games and interviews involved are far more extensive and lengthy than the final broadcast.

Teacher He kept the pace in check, taking care of the two newcomers while also giving everyone enough screen time and topics to discuss.

After asking Zhou Ye,

Teacher He naturally steered the conversation toward Zhang Jingyi, his smile gentle: "Jingyi, I remember seeing some news before, saying that you and Gu Qing were... deskmates in college? Is that true?"

"Um...yes, my senior and I are deskmates."

When Zhang Jingyi was suddenly called upon, her mind went completely blank, and she could only nod in response on instinct.

Wow~ It's my deskmate!

“How romantic!”

"What an incredible coincidence!"

Vega immediately took the lead in cheering, and the other hosts and audience members also made envious noises and whistles.

Zhang Jingyi was caught off guard by the sudden commotion and stood there, frozen in place, feeling like she was about to burst into flames at any moment.

“Little brother, I’m going to ask you a very, very difficult question.”

Teacher He, always eager for drama, grinned mischievously and pointed the microphone at Gu Qing, "Of the two girls present today, one is Jing Tian, ​​your co-star in the drama..."

One of them is your real-life deskmate, our lovely classmate Jingyi.

Putting aside the roles, from your personal perspective... who do you feel you have a better relationship with?

The recording standards for Happy Camp have always been very lenient.
Since it's pre-recorded anyway, the only one who has to work hard is the editor.

moment,

All eyes in the room were focused on Gu Qing.

Let's wait and see how he answers this potentially disastrous question.

"The most important thing is for the two of them to live a good life together."

Gu Qing picked up the microphone and replied naturally.

After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent for a second.

"Pfft—! Hahaha!!!"

"This...this actually works?!"

Wei Jia was the first to react, staring in disbelief, pointing at Gu Qing with an expression that said, "You're cheating."

"Hahahaha-!"

Na-jie laughed so hard she bent over, her hearty laughter was incredibly powerful.

"What does this sentence mean? It's so strange."

Teacher He has a low threshold for laughter. He wiped the corner of his eye with his finger while pointing at Gu Qing, laughing so hard he couldn't speak.

The audience erupted in deafening laughter and applause, cheering for the witty and perfectly balanced response.

"Come on, Erxi, let's not play with him."

Jing Tian was also amused by this answer and, knowing the joke perfectly, grabbed Zhang Jingyi's hand.
"Ahhh-"

"Bei Zhao is real!!!"

"I knew Bei Weiwei and Zhao Erxi were such a great couple! Their friendship is so sweet and lasting!"

The fans in the audience, who ship any couple, kept screaming.

In fact,
They didn't make a mistake.

Since the 14 TV series "Swords of Legends", there have actually been some deliberate expressions of "brotherly affection" in the show, such as eye contact and smiles.

The sisterhood in later hit TV series like "Ode to Joy" became even more prominent.

The screenwriter really knows what the audience wants to see.

The drama "Love O2O" also has several subplots interwoven into it.

Like the one with Zheng Yecheng and Zhang Binbin: "KO and the beautiful senior brother Hao Mei," the lines were so explicit they couldn't be more obvious.

But no one expected that,

This brotherhood model was ultimately adopted by Cao Guang 'Bai Yu' in the drama.

……

After a period of excitement, Teacher He finally brought the show back on track.

"Alright, alright, let's get back to the main topic!"

He clapped his hands, beaming, "Today, the theme of our 'Happy Camp' perfectly matches the core of the drama 'Love O2O,' which is—'Youth and Heartbeats'!"

He walked to the center of the stage, his tone becoming more emotional: "I believe that whether you are students or adults here,..."
In your youthful memories, there was always a male or female idol who made your heart flutter and whom you secretly admired.

Perhaps due to shyness, perhaps due to timidity, perhaps due to various unforeseen circumstances, that fluttering feeling remained unspoken, becoming a faint, bittersweet memory of youth.

"So today, our first brand new game segment is—'The Heartbeat Test Challenge'!"

Teacher He raised his voice, and the staff pushed up a device connected to a large screen, which displayed a heart rate curve.

Teacher He picked up a portable heart rate monitor, which looked like a fitness tracker and had wires attached, and looked at Gu Qing with a smile.
Gu Qing felt a sense of foreboding.

as predicted,

"Next, please welcome our 'heart-pounding litmus test' for tonight—the great Xiao Nai, put on this heart rate monitor!"

"The rules are simple!"

Facing the audience and the people on stage, Teacher He announced, "Later, we will invite different female challengers. Whoever can make our brother's heart rate soar to the highest level will be the 'Heartbeat King' of this round!"
Huangguotai understands what the audience wants to see.

This game, full of interactivity and suggestive imagery, instantly ignited the audience.

Only Gu Qing's lips twitched slightly.

Don't you want to take on the challenge?
That's very interesting.

When is the "Don't Laugh Challenge" coming?
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...(End of chapter)