Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

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The first shot is the scene of the apprenticeship ceremony.

The first scene filmed was relatively simple, showing Zhang Zhiyao's Phoenix Zheyan transforming Bai Qian, who was originally a woman, into a man named Siyin, and going to Kunlun Ruins to become a disciple of the God Mo Yuan.

According to the filming schedule, Yang Mi needed to change into a different outfit first, and then film a scene between her and Zhe Yan from a two-person perspective.

Meanwhile, Gu Qing was in the dressing room, carefully putting on the complete set of clothes that Guan Qiwen had specially sent, which were tailor-made for the first incarnation of Mo Yuan.

The crew on set were already in their positions. The lighting, camera, and script supervisors were all making final preparations in a tense but orderly manner. Director Lin Yufen was repeatedly checking the script in front of the monitor.

She would occasionally look up towards the changing room, her eyes filled with anticipation for this important opening act.

quickly,

After changing her clothes, Yang Mi finally made her appearance, walking out of the dressing room and heading straight for the filming location.

But as soon as she appeared, the originally noisy atmosphere became eerily quiet for a moment.

The smiles on the faces of the male staff members who had been planning to admire the beauty of the top-tier celebrity instantly froze.

Their expressions became incredibly strange, their eyes darting around, not daring to look directly at each other, yet unable to resist stealing glances, their expressions extremely complex.

The female staff members reacted more directly; many instinctively took a half-step back, turned their heads away, and shrugged slightly, barely managing to hold back their laughter.
Some even covered their mouths, their eyes practically overflowing with laughter.

"Mimi, you..."

Even Lin Yufen, who was standing behind the monitor and was about to greet him with a smile, suddenly stopped in her tracks, her brows furrowed, her lips moved but she couldn't say a word.

She stared at Da Mimi's current appearance, with only one thought swirling wildly in her mind—

This outfit... how could it be so bad?

It was so bad that she couldn't tell for a moment whether it was a problem with her condition or a complete disaster with her makeup and styling.

Two rustic braids hung down her chest, thick and stiff, with two tufts of fake hairpieces stuck to her forehead in an attempt to cover her high hairline, and a loose bun haphazardly coiled at the back of her head. She was also wearing a light pink outfit.

The makeup and styling team's original intention was clearly to highlight the sweetness and innocence of a young girl, creating the lively and charming Qingqiu princess Bai Qian.

But at this moment, Yang Mi's expression and her tired, lifeless eyes were completely out of place with this look; it could even be described as a complete disaster.

This look completely erased the radiant and captivating beauty she possessed when she had long hair.
Instead, it magnifies all the flaws on the face, making the cheekbones prominent and the under-eye area dark. The person not only doesn't look young, but also exudes an undeniable fatigue and aged appearance.

"How could this happen? Where are my Xiyao and Xuejian?"

Lin Yufen found it hard to accept.

She had personally witnessed Yang Mi's portrayal of the spirited Xi Yao and the lively and charming Xue Jian back then. They were the white moonlight in the hearts of many people. How could a single look now completely destroy all of her spirit?
The silent and strange reactions of those around her were like countless fine needles pricking Yang Mi's heart.

Anger and shame were rising rapidly in her chest, almost overwhelming her reason. She wished she could cover her face and turn away from this place that made her feel so ashamed.

She personally requested the addition of these hair extensions; she knows better than anyone how ugly and ridiculous her current look is.

"How much kickback did these incompetent makeup artists take? Can't the company spend more money to hire a truly skilled team?!"

She was unwilling to admit, and dared not admit, that it wasn't that the styling was bad, but that her looks had really declined without her realizing it.

Her dignity and pride as a top-tier actress in the entertainment industry supported her in maintaining composure. She took a deep breath, stepped forward, and walked up to Lin Yufen, speaking in a steady voice: "Director Yufen."

"Siyin, this outfit is so cute. From a distance, I thought it was an eighteen-year-old girl running over."

Lin Yufen instantly put on a professional fake smile and uttered insincere praise.

Having worked her way up in the industry for so many years, she naturally wouldn't be so foolish as to provoke a top female star.

The observant staff around them quickly chimed in, praising her beauty, charm, and perfect fit for the role.

"Luckily, my looks are good enough, otherwise I really wouldn't be able to pull off this makeup and styling."

The praise from the crowd, like a thin veil, temporarily covered up the embarrassing truth.

Yang Mi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense, stiff face finally relaxed a little.

"Come on, let's shoot the first scene first. Our Mo Yuan should be waiting a while."

Seeing this, Lin Yufen quickly changed the subject and began directing the employees in each group to take their positions, not wanting to dwell on the styling any further.

The stage manager clapped the clapperboard, the sound crisp and clear.

Scene 1, Act 1, filming officially begins.

In the lens,
Yang Mi, who plays Bai Qian, walks with the innocent steps of a young girl to the magnificent entrance of Kunlun Ruins.

She clearly put in a lot of effort, desperately trying to recall the charming and lively spirit she had when she played Guo Xiang in "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

With a light tap of her toes, she bounced and swayed, her fingertips playfully hooked behind her back. She peeked out and stopped in front of the Kunlun Ruins gate, her eyes wide with feigned ignorance: "This is Kunlun Ruins?"

She stretched out her fingertips, her voice deliberately clear and sweet: "Hey, there's something sparkly on it."

Standing to one side, Zhang Zhiyao, who plays Zheyan, a veteran actor with considerable talent, managed to pull off a long robe in a garish Barbie pink color.

Faced with the overly quirky and mischievous Yang Mi, he kept a straight face and said, word by word, according to the script: "Once we get up there, you'll see for yourself, won't you?"

Upon hearing those overly sweet words, Zhang Zhiyao reacted almost reflexively, abruptly flicking her sleeve with a swift and decisive movement that betrayed an undisguised anxiety.

I can't tell if I was annoyed by the "bratty kid" in the play, or if I was affected by my performance off-screen.

The inexplicably comical scene elicited a few faint, yet clear, chuckles from the crowd.

Yang Mi has always had a keen ear.

She clearly heard those suppressed laughs, and felt that each sound was like mockery and jeers. Her face instantly burned, turning red from her cheeks to her ears. Shame and anger intertwined, almost overwhelming her.

"Click, passed."

The first shot was just for good luck on the first day of filming, so Lin Yufen naturally wouldn't be too demanding. He picked up the walkie-talkie and spoke calmly:
"Siyin, go change your clothes. Your next scene is with Mo Yuan. While you're changing, ask our little Mo Yuan if he's ready yet."

"Director, send someone else. I'll change in the RV."

When Yang Mi heard that she was going to the dressing room to see Gu Qing, her heart clenched, and a strong sense of retreat welled up in her heart. She didn't even have the courage to look up.

She felt as if the braids in her hair and the ugly clothes she was wearing were burning her skin, making her feel itchy and hot, and she felt utterly ashamed.

Subconsciously, she knew better than anyone how awful she looked today, and she had no desire to appear before Gu Qing in this state.

Da Mimi quickened her pace, her face grim, and demanded sharply of her assistant, "Where's the RV? Hasn't it arrived yet?!"

"Sister Mi, the car has been parked in Hengdian for too long and the chassis has developed a problem. The driver said it will take several days to repair."

"If we rent a car now, I'm afraid you won't be used to it, and the facilities won't be complete..." The assistant lowered his head and explained cautiously, his voice barely audible.

"What are you good for? You can't even fix a car properly?!"

Yang Mi, who had been holding back her anger all morning, finally couldn't hold back any longer and exploded. Her face was ashen as she shouted angrily, "How long has it been since the crew started filming? And now you're ruining things for me? What were you doing all this time!"

"Sister Honey...I'm sorry..."

The assistant was so frightened by her sudden outburst of anger that tears welled up in her eyes, her body trembled, and she kept her head down, not daring to even breathe.

The surroundings instantly became quiet; you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and glanced at each other furtively, but no one dared to step forward and stop them.

Da Mimi turned around angrily, stomped heavily, and walked away without looking back.

Lin Yu watched her retreating figure and sighed helplessly. He was clearly used to the temper of this top star and ignored her, calling to the employees around him: "Come on, Xiao Xu, go to the dressing room and ask Xiao Gu about his progress."

Five or six minutes later, Xiao Xu came running back, panting, and reported with a smile: "Director Lin, it might take a while for Teacher Gu to arrive. The makeup artist said they need to adjust the original makeup design and refine the details."

"I understand." Lin Yufen nodded calmly.

More than ten minutes passed in a flash.

No one expected that Yang Mi would change her clothes so quickly and arrive so early, which is unusual for her.

She changed into a blue robe underneath, deliberately thickening her eyebrows to create a bold, sword-like shape. The two awkward hairpieces that had been covering her forehead were finally removed, and her long hair was styled into a ponytail, secured with a simple hairpin. However, without the hairpieces to conceal it, her high hairline was even more clearly exposed to everyone's view, appearing particularly jarring.

The strange looks from the surrounding staff were even more intense than before.

Yang Mi could clearly sense all the scrutinizing, curious, and veiled comments.

The torment, inferiority, panic, and shame in her heart enveloped her like a tidal wave, almost suffocating her.

"Come on, Mimi, Xiao Gu will be here a while. Let's not waste time and reshoot the first shot." Lin Yufen didn't want to wait and immediately arranged the work.

Scene 2, filming resumes.

"Zheyan, why did you turn me into a man?"

Yang Mi walked over with her arms outstretched, befitting her masculine persona.

"Kunlun Mountain does not accept female disciples; to become an apprentice, one must be a man."

Zhang Zhiyao, who plays Zheyan, earnestly and solemnly instructed, "Xiao Wu, remember this: from now on, you are no longer Bai Qian, the fox spirit of Qingqiu, but Si Yin, a wild fox I picked up and who has become the disciple of the god Mo Yuan."

"Click, passed."

After the brief three-second shot ended, Lin Yufen immediately directed the cameraman: "Get ready, film them entering Kunlun Ruins."

Taking advantage of the break, Yang Mi finally found an outlet for her anger. She walked quickly to Lin Yufen, her tone filled with obvious resentment, clearly still holding a grudge about yesterday's events: "Sister Yufen, can you send someone to urge that kid on? It's been so long, how come he's taking even longer to put on makeup than I am, a woman!"

"He even had the nerve to say I was late yesterday, but didn't he waste time too?"

“Mimi, for the first shot, I told Xiao Gu in advance that we'll shoot your part first, so he doesn't need to come out right away.”

Lin Yufen explained with some helplessness.

"Director, you're just being biased!" Yang Mi said angrily, her face darkening.

"Okay, okay, I was wrong. I'll send someone to urge him right now."

Seeing that she was about to explode like a powder keg, Lin Yufen quickly coaxed her gently and then gestured to Xiao Xu to go to the dressing room again.

Fortunately at this moment—

"Teacher Gu is here! Teacher Gu is here!!"

A sharp-eyed staff member suddenly shouted out excitedly, his voice trembling.

All eyes turned toward the entrance.

"Wow, this...this is too..."

"Is this a celestial being or a god? Am I seeing things?"

"Why don't you become my god?!"

As the figure became clearer and closer, many staff members present were so shocked that they couldn't utter a complete sentence and were completely stunned.

A long, finely crafted black robe draped over his shoulders, its wide sleeves fluttering and its hem swaying gently. The robe was embroidered with delicate silver threads, featuring obscure yet uniquely beautiful cloud patterns and ancient totems.

It shimmers with a subtle luster in the sunlight, understated yet luxurious.

Gu Qing's hair was tied up with only a single, warm white jade hairpin, her hair neatly styled, and her face cool and aloof.

The overall style carries a strong Wei-Jin flavor, much like the style of literati and scholars of that era who talked about metaphysics and mystical concepts.

He possessed both an ethereal, otherworldly aura and a chilling, imposing presence, like an ancient deity, and was incomparably handsome.

Just standing there, without needing to do anything extra, is enough to attract attention.

The scene was instantly filled with amazement; countless admiring, fascinated, and astonished gazes fell upon Gu Qing.
"Xiao Gu, your outfit is really nice."

"It has the air of a Taoist deity so perfectly suited to him!"

Even Lin Yufen's eyes lit up when she saw Gu Qing approaching. She greeted him with a beaming smile, her attitude incredibly amiable. She couldn't help but gently touch the fabric of the robe, marveling at it.

Yang Mi stood frozen in place.

The starkly different reactions from the crowd made the itching she initially felt from her makeup and clothes seem to gradually spread to her face.

These distorted thoughts and ideas,

It made her want to rush into the beauty salon right now.

"what……"

After exchanging brief greetings with the people around him, Gu Qing turned his gaze and immediately spotted Da Mimi, who was standing alone in the back dressed in men's clothing.

He walked straight over.

Yang Mi's body was stiff and she didn't move. The complex emotions in her heart grew stronger and stronger. She felt wronged, inferior, embarrassed, and a little panic that she couldn't even explain. They were all mixed up in a mess.

She didn't even dare to look up.

until--

"Snapped…"

A crisp, soft sound rang out clearly in the quiet setting.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

Yang Mi snapped back to reality, instinctively covering her forehead where she had been flicked, her voice filled with barely suppressed grievance.

Gu Qing withdrew her hand, genuinely surprised, and asked bluntly and carefree, "Sister Mi, why is your forehead so bald?"

He paused, then earnestly advised, "I told you to rest more and not to stay up all the time. Now look what's happened, your hairline has receded at such a young age."

A single sentence, seemingly casual, yet like a key, unlocked a door that no one dared to touch.

The emperor's new clothes have been completely exposed.

She always knew that the strange looks and suppressed laughter from those around her were all mocking her bald head and her embarrassing hairline.

Everyone kept it to themselves, but no one dared to break the unspoken agreement.

And now, Gu Qing has naturally torn down that barrier.

Strangely, Yang Mi did not fly into a rage as expected; instead, she felt a sense of relief welling up inside her.

Like many celebrities in later generations, when they voluntarily reveal their scandals and make self-deprecating jokes on TV shows, they feel a sense of relief as if they have been freed from their shackles.

That's how she feels right now.

The embarrassment and pretense weighing on my heart collapsed with a single, straightforward sentence.

"Do you think I don't want to sleep? How am I supposed to sleep?!"

Yang Mi could no longer hold back; all the pressure, grievances, and exhaustion she had accumulated for so long burst forth in an instant.

She angrily raised her hand and lightly punched Gu Qing in the stomach, this time with more force than usual, carrying genuine emotion.

"Do you think everyone is as lucky as you? You easily made one movie and broke box office records one after another!"

Her eyes were a little red, and her voice was choked with emotion.

This year, she acted in a total of eight dramas, and if you include her guest roles, that's a total of twelve!
In addition to countless commercial performances, announcements, interviews, and live broadcasts, the heavy pressure of a 300 million contract weighs on her head, and she is also entangled in layers of marital problems, public opinion, and infidelity scandals.

Those filming sessions with their days and nights reversed, those non-stop schedules, those unseen breakdowns in the dead of night—

Those responsibilities and shackles that weigh heavily on a person can drive a normal person insane.

It's not that she doesn't want to take care of herself, doesn't want to rest, and doesn't want to retain her former charm and beauty.

But... there's absolutely no way!
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...(End of this chapter)