Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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After about ten minutes of meticulous adjustments, Wang Churan and Ma Sichun's "after falling into the water" makeup and styling were finally completed.

Both actors were specially sprayed with fine water droplets, which shimmered under the lights, clinging to their hair, eyelashes, and cheeks.

Certain parts of the white dress and blue robe were noticeably darker in color, clinging damply to the body and subtly outlining the girl's slender figure.

"Xu Yi, what are you looking at? Do I look ugly?"

Ma Sichun stood in front of Gu Qing, somewhat uncomfortably tugging at the wet collar that clung tightly to her neck.

Perhaps it was the "sickly" makeup that diminished the heroic aura she usually cultivated, or perhaps it was Gu Qing's scrutinizing gaze that made her feel inexplicably uneasy.

She coughed lightly, extended her slender fingers, quickly dipped them into the water in the stylist's glass, flicked her wrist, and sent a few cool droplets flying at Gu Qing, feigning fierceness as she scolded:

"ugly?"

Gu Qing slightly tilted her head to dodge the water droplets, crossed her arms, and spoke with unexpected sincerity and naturalness, "Why would I think that? I just suddenly felt..."

He paused, as if searching for the right words, "You look so quiet and frail now... well, actually quite pretty, a bit unexpected."

This is not just polite talk.

Having shed the fierce exterior of "Ye Zhao," Ma Sichun, soaked in water, with pale makeup, and revealing a genuine vulnerability, possesses a charm unlike anything she's shown before.

That dashing and heroic spirit has been softened, and her delicate features, tinged with a stubbornness and fragility, are still quite beautiful.

"Really...really?"

"You...you actually complimented me on my looks?"

In an instant, Ma Sichun seemed to have been put on pause.

Even the pale foundation couldn't hide the sudden blush rising on her cheeks. Her eyes darted away, and her voice unconsciously lowered, stammering with disbelief.

She was secretly delighted and excited without even realizing it, and the corners of her mouth almost couldn't help but turn up.

I'm about to hum a little.

"Of course,"

Gu Qing nodded, quite seriously, "Now you're so quiet and reserved, it's so much more feminine. It's much more pleasing to the eye than before when you were always so loud and boisterous, practically wearing 'I'm a man' on your sleeve."

"Xu Yi—!!!"

The tiny spark of romantic thoughts that had just arisen was instantly shattered by this blunt truth, transforming into a raging fire of shame and anger.

Ma Sichun stomped her foot in anger and reached for the water glass again, determined to drown this despicable guy with "artificial rain".

"How old are you? Can you stop being so childish?!"

"You dare call me childish?! I'll tear your mouth apart today!!"

Wang Churan, who was standing quietly beside them, reflected the figures of the two laughing and playing in her clear, bright eyes, revealing a clear envy.

She bit her lower lip slightly, her fingers unconsciously twirling the ribbons of her skirt.

The little girl was envious.

Gu Qing, who is approachable, lively, funny, and friendly, is completely different from the dazzling, aloof, and distant top idol she imagined or saw on screen.

This contrast did not shatter her idol's illusions; instead, it was like lifting a veil of mystery, revealing a more authentic and warmer soul beneath, making her admiration and longing even stronger.

"I still need to become famous to meet my brother Gu Qing at the peak!"

Although Wang Churan appears to be obedient and calls Gu Qing "brother," she is actually quite audacious and reckless.

Just like the fans who nurtured the three little ones,
Many of their main fans are elementary and middle school students who are younger than them.

Back then, they even dared to fight a war of the century alongside the EXO-Ls.

She didn't even dare to tell Ma Sichun that, in a way, she was a "fan who watched Gu Qing debut and grow up"... a "fan who nurtured" her?
Although she is more than two years younger than Gu Qing in terms of age.

But those years spent in front of the TV, screaming for Gu Qing on variety shows, cheering for his film and television roles, and posting on blogs like "My little brother is so handsome" and "Mom (sister) loves you" are real memories of my youth.

Wang Churan felt it was best to keep this somewhat embarrassing "fan status" buried deep in her heart for the time being.

With the makeup and costumes completely finished, the two actors moved to the interior of the "Ye Zhao's Boudoir" set that had been built.

The content of this scene is relatively simple: Liu Xiyin, who was rescued from the water, is settled in a room to rest by her "cousin" Ye Zhao.

Ye Zhao left to deal with Zhao Yujin, but was shocked to learn from the maid that her cousin was heartbroken and contemplating suicide because her "cousin" was already married.

Ye Zhao rushed back and stumbled upon Liu Xiyin, who had hanged herself. She rescued her cousin, placed her on a bed, and used the "breath transfer" method to awaken her. The two then had a scene where they poured out their hearts to each other and their emotions erupted.

The staff hung white silk for the filming on the roof beams.

Under guidance, Wang Churan carefully stepped onto the low stool, curiously placing her chin inside the circle made of white silk, experiencing the feeling of "hanging".

She seemed amused, and pressed the stool down harder, straining her neck slightly. Then she stuck out her tongue, closed her eyes, and mumbled, "I'm dead..."

"what……"

Gu Qing couldn't help but chuckle as she watched from the side. She felt that this little girl not only looked somewhat like her senior sister, but also had a similar cute and slightly naive charm that she occasionally revealed.

He even wanted to take a picture and send it to Liu Tianxian to ask if Wang Churan was indeed her long-lost sister.

But the next second, he received a light but not heavy elbow to the chest.

"what?"

Gu Qing turned her head and looked at Ma Sichun, who had somehow regained her composure and resumed her "Ye Zhao" demeanor.

"Take off that smile."

Ma Sichun snorted coldly, turned her face away, and said in a hard tone, "That's my cousin!"

I have no idea whose jealousy she's suddenly showing.

"Was my smile...creepy?"

Gu Qing touched her face, genuinely confused this time.

"Disgusting! Extremely disgusting!"

Ma Sichun spoke with absolute certainty, recalling Gu Qing's warm smile from earlier, and felt even more resentful. "Like those old men in their fifties or sixties, squatting in the park sunbathing, who can't resist any pretty young girl they see! Their eyes are practically glowing with greed!"

"Is it really that insane?!"

Gu Qing was startled and began to seriously doubt whether her ability to control her facial expressions had unknowingly deteriorated.

I secretly decided that when I got back to the hotel that night, I would practice my "normal" smile in front of the mirror.

"Chu Ran, stand firmly on the stool, and make sure the white ribbon around your neck is tied loosely. Just do it as a formality. We mainly want to shoot close-ups of your upper body."

Director Wen held the walkie-talkie and carefully instructed the staff, his tone extremely cautious.

This new girl seems to have a powerful background, so he wouldn't dare let her suffer any injustice.

With everything ready, Ma Sichun stepped outside to gather her emotions. Gu Qingze went to the director's side and looked at the monitor.

Inside the room after it was cleared, apart from the necessary lighting technicians and photographers who remained hidden in the shadows,
With only the girl in the white dress, her clothes soaked and hanging silently, the atmosphere instantly became solemn and poignant.

"3, 2, 1...Action!"

The clapperboard fell.

Faintly, the anxious shouts and running sounds of a maid could be heard outside the door, followed by heavy footsteps approaching from afar.

"boom!"

The carved wooden door was suddenly pushed open from the outside, the force so great that the door panel slammed against the wall with a loud bang.

A woman dressed in a soaking wet blue robe, her hair disheveled, rushed in. When she saw the white figure swaying under the rafters, her pupils constricted, her face drained of color, and she cried out in alarm, "Cousin—!!!"

She almost stumbled forward, frantically opening her arms to try and pull Wang Churan down from her dangling position.

However, an awkward reality has emerged.

They're already short, and you're standing on a low stool? Isn't that bullying them?
As a result, when Ma Sichun rushed over, his hands could only grab Wang Churan's waist.

I tried to lift the person down, but when I tried, I realized I couldn't do it at all.

Up and down, like pulling up a white radish, the scene was extremely comical.

Not wanting to miss this hilarious moment, Gu Qing took out her phone and started recording the surveillance footage.

When the show airs, he'll expose all of Sister Ma's dirty secrets, and maybe even help with the marketing.

"Crack!"

Director Wen, suppressing a laugh, called for a stop. "Chu Ran, when Si Chun rushes over to hug you later, you... you need to cooperate a little, lower your body a bit..."
You could try putting your hand on Sichun's shoulder, otherwise she might... well, have a hard time putting your arm around her.

Ma Sichun lowered her arm in frustration, looking at Wang Churan who was still hanging in mid-air, blinking innocently. For the first time, she felt a deep resentment towards her height.

She glared at Gu Qing, who had put down his phone but whose shoulders were still suspiciously twitching, then turned around angrily and went back outside to regroup.

The second shoot went much more smoothly. The moment "Ye Zhao" rushed in and hugged "Liu Xiyin's" waist...

Wang Churan relaxed her body at the right time, letting her hands hang down softly, and her toes lifted slightly off the stool.

With a strong hug, Ma Sichun finally managed to rescue her "unconscious" cousin. Staggering a few steps, she carefully laid her flat on the carved bed covered with a pure blue silk quilt.

Looking at my cousin lying on the bed, her eyes closed, her face pale, seemingly devoid of all life,

Ye Zhao's face was filled with anxiety and heartache. She leaned over and called out several times, "Cousin? Xiyin? Wake up!" The person on the bed did not respond.

In a moment of desperation,
Ye Zhao could no longer worry about anything else. She took a deep breath, stretched out her fingers, and gently pinched Wang Churan's delicate nose.

Then he bent down, covered the other person's cold lips with his own, and began to perform "breath transfer" first aid.

The camera zooms in for a close-up.

Wang Churan kept her eyes tightly closed, but every nerve in her body was taut.

Is this... a kissing scene?

My first on-screen kiss... just like that, it's gone?

Gu Qing's younger brother... he's watching right there, isn't he? What will he think? Will he find it strange?

Sichun (a popular Taiwanese singer) said she kissed her brother... So, what we're doing now... does that count as... indirect kissing?!
A jumble of chaotic thoughts exploded in her mind like fireworks, causing her heart to race uncontrollably, her cheeks to burn terribly, and even her long eyelashes to tremble uncontrollably, revealing the turmoil in her heart.

"Cousin? Cousin!"

Ma Sichun raised her head according to the script and called out twice more, only to see that her "cousin" beneath her was not only still asleep, but also had an unusually red face, with her eyelashes trembling like leaves falling in the wind.

She couldn't help but burst out laughing, instantly ruining the somber atmosphere she had been trying to create.

"Crack!"

Director Wen smiled and said in a tolerant tone, "This take has a good emotional quality. Let's keep this one and shoot another one with a forced camera angle as a backup."

Chu Ran, take a rest and catch your breath.

"Director, if we're using a camera trick..."

Ma Sichun sat up straight, supporting her weak and powerless cousin, and turned to ask, "So, should I still give her a real kiss?"

Director Wen chuckled and teased, "Sichun, it depends on your personal preference. If you want to pursue realism, I have no objection."

But...you'll have to ask your 'cousin' if she agrees.

He threw the question at Wang Churan, whose face was still flushed and whose eyes were darting around.

"My cousin...she'd definitely agree!"

Ma Sichun stood up smugly, and as she passed Gu Qing, she gave him a triumphant snort, "Envious, aren't you?"

"Are you envious of being kissed by you?"

Gu Qing was baffled. "That would be too painful."

"Pfft~"

Wang Churan, who was sitting on the edge of the bed covering her face to cool down, couldn't help but let out a clear laugh through her fingers when she heard this, her slender shoulders twitching.

"You—! I'll teach you to be stubborn!!"

Enraged, Ma Sichun rushed to Gu Qing before anyone could react, and with lightning speed, stood on tiptoe and pecked him several times on the face, making loud noises!
After the kiss, she tossed her head with a flourish and strode back to the filming area.

"..."

Wang Churan's beautiful eyes widened, her cherry lips slightly parted, and she froze completely.

This...is it really an indirect kiss?
"...?"

Gu Qing hesitated for a second before raising her hand to touch the spot on her face where she had been attacked. It felt slightly damp and had a sticky residue left by someone's lipstick.

"If you want to take advantage, just say so. Why make excuses?"

He stared in astonishment at Ma Sichun's retreating figure, speechless for a moment.

Sister Ma didn't do it on purpose; he should find a block of tofu and smash his head against it to his death!

The remaining director and several core crew members, after an initial moment of surprise, quickly regained their composure, even exchanging knowing glances with each other, their faces bearing smiles of unspoken understanding.

from their perspective,
In the entertainment industry, it's not news at all for close friends to exchange kisses; it's hardly even considered "child's play."

When a top celebrity personally visits the set and acts so intimately, everyone already has some guesses about their relationship.
This is merely "confirmation." "Come on, Chu Ran, get yourself together, we're about to shoot a forced perspective shot."

Director Wen acted as if nothing had happened and began giving instructions in his usual tone.

The kissing scene was filmed five or six more times, captured from different angles, until Director Wen was satisfied.

Following that, in the scene where she lies in bed and pours out her heart, Wang Churan, with the help of eye drops and as her emotions gradually came into play, was able to film five takes relatively smoothly before getting it right.

Time flew by as we focused on the shoot.
It was almost noon, time for the crew to have lunch.

"Alright, that's all for this morning! Everyone, you've all worked hard, time for lunch! We'll meet again at 5 PM for tonight's scenes!"

Director Wen announced through a megaphone, then walked over to Gu Qing and said with a smile but also knowingly, "Teacher Gu, then we won't disturb you and Si Chun's reunion for now."

Please feel free to contact us if you need anything.

After saying that, he quickly led the other staff members to evacuate.

"A Zhao..."

With red, swollen eyes and a slightly hoarse voice from acting, Wang Churan approached Ma Sichun, who was removing her wristband.

Stealing a glance at Gu Qing, who was standing alone not far away, she whispered, "Brother Gu Qing... is he angry?"

She was referring to the forced kiss she had just received.

"Shouldn't...shouldn't be?"

Ma Sichun paused, his confidence clearly waning, his eyes darting around. "Back when we were filming 'The Left Ear,' I kissed him before..."

Besides, a beautiful woman like me taking the initiative to kiss him, he's the one who benefits, okay? How is he losing out?

Even so, seeing Gu Qing's unusually quiet and silent demeanor, she began to feel uneasy and inexplicably nervous.

In fact,
In today's entertainment industry, especially young male idols who rely on their looks and fan economy, the aversion to intimate contact such as "kissing scenes" is often greater than that of female artists.

The reason is not complicated: would a handsome and popular young actor lack female affection and initiative?

Performing intimate acts with a female colleague you're not particularly familiar with, as if it were just a job, in front of everyone, can easily cause discomfort and embarrassment.

not to mention,
Compared to female celebrities who need strict body management and may become extremely thin for the sake of appearing on camera,
Aren't those beautiful fans or internet celebrities with curvaceous figures, exquisite makeup, and who are full of self-admiration and infatuation even more appealing?

They are often proactive and enthusiastic, providing high emotional value, without having to bear the risks of making their relationships public or having business disputes.

This "royal" treatment makes many young male celebrities lose interest in dating within the industry.

of course,

This choice also has its hidden dangers—ordinary people or internet celebrities are not subject to the various unspoken rules and vested interests that insiders do.

Once things fall out, they often become even less ethical and reveal information without any restraint.

This is why most of the male celebrities who later fell from grace in the Chinese entertainment industry, from superstars to young idols, were betrayed by seemingly "safe" ordinary people or internet celebrities.

What are you two whispering about?

Gu Qing's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Ma Sichun's wild thoughts and Wang Churan's worries.

He appeared calm, even somewhat helpless.
"Aren't you going to change your clothes and remove your makeup? I'm starving!"

"Okay, okay! Right away! Right away!"

Ma Sichun felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulders and instantly regained her energy. She grabbed Wang Churan and ran towards the dressing room.

Twenty minutes later, the two had changed back into comfortable casual clothes, and washed off their heavy makeup, revealing their fresh, natural faces.

Ma Sichun was the first to rush out of the dressing room, but when she saw Gu Qing leaning against the door, her steps inexplicably slowed down.

A rare, shy, girlish expression appeared on her face; her fingers twisted the hem of her clothes, and her voice dropped eight octaves:

"Xu Yi... what do you want to eat for lunch? Out or...?"

"Let's just eat the crew's boxed meals, no need to bother with anything else."

Gu Qing got goosebumps looking at her like this and couldn't help but complain, "Brother Ma, please, can you be normal? You're scaring me."

He still prefers the Ma Sichun who calls him brother and jokes around with him.

"Brother Ma... Brother Ma?!"

Ma Sichun's face fell, and she looked like she was about to cry. "Xu Yi, you might as well call me 'Sister Ma'! At least it sounds like a woman!"

"Sister Sichun, Brother Gu Qing,"

Wang Churan followed closely behind, and with her quick wit, suggested, "How about I treat you to lunch? What would you like to eat?"

She looked at Gu Qing with expectant eyes.

"How could I let a little kid like you treat us?"

Ma Sichun waved her hand weakly, then regained some of her "big sister" demeanor. "Just listen to Xu Yi and eat the boxed lunch. He's easy to feed and not picky."

The voice just fell,

"Ouch—are you trying to kick me to death?!"

"I only kissed you, why are you so petty?"

Gu Qing delivered a light whip kick, adding a bit of force, which almost sent Sister Ma flying backwards.

"When we were filming Weiwei, Jingtian kissed you quite a few times, didn't she?"

"I've seen the behind-the-scenes footage of your kissing scenes, and they were much more intense than ours back then."

"You must have enjoyed it quite a bit, right? Sigh... I wonder about Little Ears..."

"Ahhh, I was wrong, I was wrong!!"

Ma Sichun continued her reckless behavior. When she saw Gu Qing's face darken, she screamed and ran out to find her assistant to get food.

—A moment later,

The three sat in Ma Sichun's spacious white RV and opened the warm, specially provided boxed lunches for the actors.

The dishes are varied and nutritionally balanced.

"Bah, bah, bah—"

"Who~Who~"

Ma Sichun chewed her food, watched the dance on her phone, and even whistled.

Looking at Gu Qing across from him, he winked and said, "Xu Yi, I didn't expect you to have this skill. Your dancing is pretty good, you even showed off your abs. What a treat!"

The video playing on the phone screen was a short dance video of Gu Qing and Jing Tian performing "A Smile That Captivates the City" to promote the TV series "Love O2O".

Now, this video has gone viral on the Douyin platform, easily surpassing three million likes, with its refreshing melody and sweet interactions sweeping the entire internet.

On the blog with the highest traffic, the related topic has already exceeded ten million views, and the top trending topic is #Qingcheng Couple Dance#, followed by a bright red "hot" word.

foreseeable,

From now on, whenever a romantic drama starring young idols is promoted, "the male and female leads dancing a sweet dance together" will likely become a standard marketing tactic.

In contrast to Ma Sichun's exaggerated reaction, Wang Churan watched intently.

She even forgot to touch her chopsticks, her eyes glued to the screen, her breathing even softer.

After the video finished playing, her fingers, as if possessing their own will, quietly and quickly tapped the replay button again.

"It's all over, it's all over!"

After watching the video, Ma Sichun suddenly thought of herself, let out a wail, and lost her appetite.
"I'm tone-deaf, and my limbs are just as uncoordinated as a new outfit. What am I going to do if I have to dance in a promotional drama?!"
Cousin, can you dance?

"I will."

Wang Churan finally took her eyes off her phone for a moment and nodded seriously, "I've been learning dance since I was little, and I've practiced both classical and folk dances."

but……"

She glanced at Gu Qing secretly, her cheeks slightly flushed, "I'm sure I can't dance as well or as captivatingly as Brother Gu Qing."

"Don't be so modest,"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing casually replied with a polite remark commonly used in social situations, and smiled gently at her, "You danced very well. If there's a chance in the future, we can exchange ideas."

"Really? Brother Gu Qing!"

Wang Churan's eyes lit up instantly. Young people don't know how to be polite. Her tone was excited and cautiously expectant. "Then... then can we dance this dance together now?"
I really want to learn it!
"Brother...brother, can you teach me?"

She clasped her hands together, her beautiful eyes filled with pleading.

"..."

Gu Qing was speechless.

Oh no, after being in this industry for so long, I've gotten into the habit of saying polite things like "Let's collaborate sometime" or "Let's have dinner together next time."

Unexpectedly, this young girl was so honest and wanted to keep her promise on the spot.

"Okay, okay, Chu Ran,"

Fortunately, Ma Sichun was perceptive enough to smooth things over this time. She ruffled Wang Churan's hair and said, half-jokingly and half-seriously,
"Gu Dingliu's schedule is packed, he doesn't have time for live instruction. If you really want to dance with him, then work hard, film more movies, and become a top-tier actress as soon as possible!"
"At that point, let alone dancing together, even if you want to film a kissing scene or play a couple with him, it'll all happen naturally, and he won't be able to refuse, right?"

She raised her chin at Gu Qing, her face saying, "Am I right?"

"Eat your food, Sister Ma."

Gu Qing rubbed his forehead in exasperation, utterly helpless against his outspoken "good brother."

However, the speaker may not have meant it, but the listener has already been moved.

Wang Churan lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow under her eyes, but a seed was quietly planted in her heart because of Ma Sichun's joke.

To become a top female celebrity...?
It sounds like... it's not entirely impossible?

It shouldn't be too difficult for me, right?

……

After lunch, Gu Qing was finally "freed" and said goodbye to the reluctant Ma Sichun.

He thought that after this set visit, he could return to the peaceful filming life of the "Duckweed" crew.

However, he

They clearly underestimated Maschin's initiative and enthusiasm for "harassing" his friends.

Now that I know you're only half an hour away from me, shouldn't I bother you every day?

then,

In the days that followed, whenever she wasn't filming or finished work early, her assistant would drive her to the set of "Duckweed" every few days to "visit" her.

Sometimes, when the mood strikes, he'll even drag Wang Churan, who's also eager to see "Gu Qing," along.

This surprised Deng Chao, who was in the same production team.

"My goodness, little brother, you're really something!"

"A 'female general' on my left and a 'Little Dragon Girl cousin' on my right, what a stroke of luck... I'm impressed!"

"It's a good thing Liying finished filming early, otherwise seeing this scene of 'embracing on both sides,' she would have been extremely jealous."
"Heroes emerge from among the young, truly heroes emerge from among the young!"

Old Deng sighed with a mixture of envy and jealousy.

The days flew by amidst these occasional interruptions, yet filled with laughter.

Before we knew it, it was July 20th.

Amidst the sweltering heat and intensive filming in Hengdian, the crew of "Riding the Waves" finally wrapped up filming.

When director Han Han shouted "Filming is finished!", the audience erupted in cheers and applause, a mix of reluctance and relief.

But the summer movie season is about to reach its peak.

Not only is Gu Qing starring in "Wolf Warrior 2," which is highly anticipated, but it is also scheduled to be released on July 27, and will soon face the ultimate test of box office and word of mouth.

Within the same period,
Two highly anticipated films have unexpectedly clashed:
One is the crime thriller "The City of Light," starring Deng Chao.
In the film, Lao Deng subverts his image, taking on the challenge of playing a detective with a complex inner world, hoping to prove himself once again with his acting skills.

And another one,
This completely surprised everyone, and even caused an uproar and a frenzy of excitement online – the movie version of "Love O2O"!

The actress who plays the female lead, "Bei Weiwei,"

It was Yang Ying.

That's really bad.

The three siblings from "Running Man" are facing off against each other in the fiercely competitive summer movie season in such an unexpected way!

especially,
The fact that Gu Qing and Yang Ying were competing against each other was undoubtedly a first for the entire Chinese entertainment industry.

The media is buzzing, and netizens are eagerly waiting to see how this annual drama of "brotherly rivalry" and "sibling rivalry" will unfold.

Everyone's expectations and their desire to watch the spectacle were raised to an unprecedented peak!
……

...(End of chapter)