novelslam Chapter 589 The Rising Star of the New Generation
Chapter 589 The Rising Star of the New Generation
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Jing Tian's appearance has already made her a "must-have" for almost 99% of the female celebrities present.
"Tch, wearing a suit? Do you think you're a man? I don't know what you're showing off. You're just trying to get on Gu Qing's good side."
A third-tier actress sitting in Section B lowered her voice and grimaced at her companion next to her.
"This young lady does have some brains. After wasting so much money, she's finally putting it to good use this year."
"Sigh... If I had her resources, I would have been famous long ago!"
This is just the tip of the iceberg.
Almost every female celebrity present was having a similar "mini-drama" playing out in their mind.
but,
The moment their gaze shifted from Jing Tian to Gu Qing, the sour feeling instantly transformed into a sweet, honey-like sensation.
Almost all the female celebrities present, from top-tier actresses to obscure figures, exuded charm, shyness, or delight.
"Gu Qing looks so good today, he's so charming."
"I thought he was the kind of boy who wore ancient costumes or white shirts and was easily embarrassed when teased. I didn't expect him to be able to pull off this style. I love this kind of 'little wolf'..."
"Could we ask him out for dinner tonight?"
A well-known female celebrity sighed softly.
"Sis, stop daydreaming. Do you think you're the only one who wants to do something like this?"
A younger actress leaned over and whispered something in his ear with a smile.
“I know quite a few girls, and I’ve asked people to add my brother as a friend, all hoping to invite him out for dinner at night. But what happened? I’ve never succeeded.”
"Really?" The actress's eyes widened.
"Why would I lie to you? Their circle is very clean. Every time we chat, they're either filming or on their way to film. They're not playboys at all."
If you really want to sleep with him, then try your best to work with him on a film.
"If I had that ability, I would have been sitting in the front row long ago!"
The female celebrities appear dignified and elegant, but the things they discuss in hushed tones are all ambiguous and explicit, with shockingly explicit content.
Of course, Gu Qing wasn't universally loved.
"Fuck! It's that little bastard again?!"
Chris Wu, who was shaking champagne, felt disgusted as if he had swallowed a fly when he saw Gu Qing appear on the big screen.
His lips were turned down, as if someone had forcibly ripped them into an inverted V shape.
Especially when his gaze fell on Gu Qing's face.
The face was magnified countless times on the huge screen, yet no flaws could be found.
With well-defined features, smooth skin, thick eyelashes, a high nose bridge, and long hair tied back with wisps of hair falling across his forehead, he exuded an air of nobility and was even more eye-catching than His Highness himself!
Chris Wu couldn't help but touch his swollen cheeks, which were bruised and swollen from his indulgence in alcohol and sex.
When you touch your skin with your fingertips, you can feel an unhealthy softness, like over-fermented dough.
His jawline is no longer as sharp as it used to be; from the side, there's a faint layer of excess fat.
Recently, his team told him that his face was severely swollen and that he needed to control his diet to try to restore his youthful appearance.
People with long, narrow faces like his can't afford to gain weight. If they do, the damage to their appearance will be catastrophic and very difficult to fix.
Chris Wu raised his champagne glass in frustration, the liquid already touching his lips, then his hand froze in mid-air.
The rim of the cup touched his lower lip, and the icy touch sent a chill down his spine.
A moment later, Chris Wu placed the champagne glass back on the table, the bottom of the glass hitting the surface with a dull thud.
"Starting today: No more alcohol!"
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Xi Zi, who sees Gu Qing as a future rival to surpass, is sitting in the third row.
Not too far forward, not too far back—just enough to see the stage clearly, but not too far from being frequently caught on camera.
This position perfectly reflects his situation in the industry: neither high nor low, neither popular nor unpopular.
He sat upright, his hands on his knees, his back ramrod straight.
This is the "standard sitting posture" he has practiced in countless public occasions: not leaning against the chair back, not crossing his legs, and not tilting his head.
Brother Xi wants everyone to see that even if no one is paying attention to him, he treats every occasion with the utmost seriousness.
However, Gu Qingsheng's unwavering confidence in victory began to waver violently when he saw Gu Qingsheng's face appear on the big screen.
That face was too striking.
It was so large that you could see the curve of each eyelash, the fine downy hairs on his skin, and the faint smile line at the corner of his eye when his lips were slightly upturned.
There are no blind spots.
From any angle, there's nothing to criticize. Left side of the face, right side, front, side, low angle, high angle—it's all perfect.
Brother Xi lowered his head, closed his eyes, gritted his teeth, and gripped his trouser legs tightly with both hands, forcing himself not to think about it.
"What's the use of being handsome? I can win through my sweat and hard work!"
He silently repeated the sentence to himself, over and over again.
at the same time,
off the field.
"Welcome, welcome! Our 'Alluring Couple' has finally arrived! Come on, let's take some photos first, and give our media friends some time!"
The host offstage maintained order at the scene.
Gu Qing and Jing Tian walked side by side to the photo area.
The intense lights flashed incessantly, as if trying to turn the night into white.
Jing Tian couldn't help but blink several times, feeling a little uncomfortable.
Gu Qing didn't even close her eyelids.
He glanced around and immediately spotted Kai and Yuan waving wildly at him from outside the camera's view.
The two people stood at the edge of the photo area, waving their hands as if they wanted to jump up.
Gu Qing was about to smile when she remembered her persona for today—the main theme was "darkening and depravity."
He suppressed his usual gentle smile, nodded slightly, and struck a few poses for the camera, following the actions designed by Da Tian Tian in the car.
After taking a few photos to deal with the media and sponsors, Gu Qing strode away from the fixed camera position.
Jing Tian was so fast that she couldn't even grab his hand in time, and she missed. Then she saw that Gu Qing was already arm in arm with two children.
"Gu Qing-ge! You look so handsome today!!"
"OMG, that's so cool!!"
When Gu Qing put his arm around their shoulders, both Kai and Yuan were incredibly excited.
The two of them talked back and forth, each trying to get the point across, neither willing to give in.
Yuanzi was flattered and excited, his face flushed, and he couldn't help but touch Gu Qing's coat, his eyes never leaving her.
He touched the sleeve of the leather suit, clearly admiring it.
It's not that he's perverted or has any special fetishes.
Rather, Gu Qing's "rebellious blond-haired style" is exactly what Yuanzi has always wanted to do!
A major problem with idol development programs is that they are disciplined too harshly in the early stages.
You have to be a good boy/girl at all times. You can't smoke, you can't drink, you can't date, you can't swear, and you can't speak freely on social media.
Everything had to be done with extreme caution, like walking on a tightrope.
Puberty was delayed.
When people reach the age where they can "rebel," those impulses that have been suppressed for more than a decade will surge out like a flood breaking through a dam.
This is the underlying reason why Genko later did many "abstract" things.
Jumping over railings late at night, smoking, drinking...
You might think these things are a big deal, but they're really not that serious at all.
Compared to those male celebrities who frequently break the law and have scandals, he's practically a breath of fresh air.
Smoking, drinking, and jumping over hurdles are things that most teenagers have done; they are extremely common.
But when applied to a "national younger brother" who has been in the spotlight since his teens, the impact is magnified infinitely.
after all,
In the eyes of his fans, he was a "good boy" who only learned to serve rice at the age of 16!
And the same goes for Kai.
As a well-known "abstract artist," he once said, "Everyone, please don't crowd. I'll be very sad if anyone gets hurt, OK?"
It became a wildly popular catchphrase.
He wasn't trying to be funny; he genuinely thought so.
Deep down, there's a natural, unadulterated sense of "chuunibyou" (adolescent delusions of grandeur), but it's always been suppressed.
They were just standard "good" food, not "bad".
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"Xiao Kai, are you sure you want to apply to the Beijing Film Academy next year?"
Gu Qing put her arm around his shoulder and walked towards the venue.
"Brother Gu Qing, I've made up my mind! I want to be an actor!"
Kai said excitedly, his fists clenched at his sides as if to encourage himself:
"I want to learn from you and strive to create an epic masterpiece!"
"Keep going, I believe in you."
Gu Qing smiled and patted him on the shoulder.
"But you need to be more discerning when choosing scripts." If you actually act in "I Am a Monster," then what netizens consider an "epic masterpiece" won't be far off.
"Brother Gu! Brother Gu! I got into Berkeley!"
Yuanzi couldn't wait to speak, with a childlike mentality, showing off and asking for praise.
"Once I finish working on my contract with the company, I'll be able to start school in 19!"
"Xiao Yuan is awesome, keep it up!"
Gu Qing also offered a couple of words of encouragement, her tone sincere and not perfunctory:
"I remember Leehom Wang also graduated from Berklee. Pay attention in class and try to graduate as soon as possible. The future of Chinese music depends on you."
"Hehe, Brother Gu, I'm not that amazing..."
Yuanzi scratched his head sheepishly. He was modest, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.
The future of the Chinese music scene rests on his shoulders!
Upon entering the venue:
"By the way, Brother Gu Qing, where is Sister Jing Tian?"
Kai suddenly spoke up, as if remembering something.
"she……"
Gu Qing was taken aback, and the three of them turned their heads at the same time.
Da Tiantian, wearing high heels, couldn't maintain her aloof persona and followed behind looking pitiful and all alone.
"Let's go, Brother Yuan, let's retreat first."
Kai was very perceptive; he grabbed Yuan's arm and slipped away.
The dark clouds over Jing Tian came quickly and went quickly.
When Gu Qing turned around and led her inside, she immediately smiled.
"Sister Tian, when we go inside, please go to your seat first. I need to say hello to everyone; many friends have already arrived."
"Okay, go ahead, I'll wait for you to come back."
Once inside the venue, Jing Tian consciously let go of his hand, maintaining her aloof and mature demeanor, appearing unapproachable.
He walked past his female colleagues with his gaze level and unbiased look, like a queen inspecting troops.
"You little bitch, what are you pretending for?!"
The female celebrities secretly cursed in their hearts.
Fortunately,
Jing Tian isn't worth their attention. Because the real "prey" has already entered the fray.
"Good evening, little brother."
"Gu Qing, it's been a long time!"
Many celebrities had been waiting for a long time and greeted them warmly.
Gu Qing took a light breath, prepared herself, and forced a smile.
Gu Qing hadn't taken more than two steps when she was "caught" and made to stop.
"Xiao Gu, Xiao Gu."
Jin Dong, a veteran actor who co-starred with "Nirvana in Fire," was invited by a prominent figure in Shanghai's entertainment circle to personally invite Gu Qing over.
He was wearing a dark blue suit, his hair was neatly combed, and he exuded a sense of composure like a "veteran cadre".
"Good evening, Brother Jin Dong and Sister Yi Li."
Gu Qing greeted him politely and gave a slight bow.
"Hello, little brother. How did you know me?"
Ma Yili sported a neat short haircut and smiled warmly, appearing very easygoing.
"I've seen both Yi Li's 'Struggle' and 'The First Half of My Life,' and she acted exceptionally well."
"I'm a little embarrassed by all the praise."
Ma Yili smiled, stood up, and opened her arms—asking the handsome young man for a hug.
But when Ma Yili sat down, she naturally took Gu Qing's hand, looked at Jin Dong beside her, and said with a sigh:
"Look at this child, how did he grow up? So handsome."
"It has the style of my youth. I looked like this when I was young."
Jin Dong laughed self-satisfiedly.
"Do you think I don't know what you were like when you were young? You're such a fake."
Ma Yili rolled her eyes at him without giving him any face, then turned to Gu Qing with a smile and said, "Little brother, let's exchange contact information. Maybe we'll have a chance to cooperate in the future."
"I'll add you, Sister Yili."
Gu Qing tried to pull her hand away gently—but couldn't.
He forced a smile, took his phone out of his pocket with his other hand, and quickly 'tested' the code.
This woman is also a "cuckold queen." She painstakingly used her resources to make her younger boyfriend famous all over the country, only to be betrayed and cheated on while she was pregnant.
In terms of sheer tragedy, it's even more tragic than Yang Mi's.
What made Gu Qing despair was that...
Why do these female celebrities who don't believe in love or have been hurt in love always like to cause "trouble" for young people?
"I don't want to have a steel wool ball in my mouth!"
Having finally dealt with Jin Dong and Ma Yili, Gu Qing had only taken a few steps when she encountered the next "hurdle".
The entire Scream Night turned into his personal "challenge mode".
You'll either encounter regular monsters or a boss.
The "minor" ones are those enthusiastic but insignificant celebrities; a simple greeting and a photo are enough to get them through.
The bosses are industry veterans or big names, so you need to spend more time exchanging pleasantries with them.
When you run into someone you know, you can relax for a while, which is a hard-won "reward".
Gu Qing managed to find some humor amidst the hardship while dealing with the people.
His gaze swept across the venue, and he was surprised to find that several future rising stars in the Chinese entertainment industry were already beginning to emerge.
Deng Lun, who starred in "Because of You", later became the first near-top star in the Chinese entertainment industry to be "killed off" due to a tax issue of 30 yuan.
Li Xian, who made a cameo appearance as Xiao Nai's roommate Yu Banshan in the movie version of "Love O2O", appeared today representing a web series called "River God".
"Zhang Xinchen, Li Landi, Wang Zixuan..."
Gu Qing didn't recognize the faces of the next few people.
Perhaps because they haven't had any "fine-tuning" or "refinement" yet, their faces are still quite plain and haven't reached the star quality of celebrities.
It was only when these people stood up and greeted him respectfully as he passed by that Gu Qing realized what was going on when he saw their names on the signs behind their chairs.
He had heard of the name before.
"No need to be polite, no need to be polite, please sit down."
When these people stood up to greet him, Gu Qing didn't put on airs and quickly gestured for them to sit down.
"Good evening, Teacher Gu Qing. I'm your fan."
When Gu Qing passed by a girl with an oval face, crescent-shaped eyes, and a smiling, cat-like appearance, she greeted him.
This was the "young actor" who left the deepest impression on him tonight.
Her face is small, and her features aren't particularly striking, but they come together in a pleasing way.
The oval face has smooth and soft lines, and when the crescent-shaped eyes curve, they look like two light rainbows.
When she smiles, the curve of her lips is just right—not exaggerated, not forced—giving off a very sweet feeling.
"I think the female lead in Teacher Zhang's 'Raging Storm' is named Li Yitong, right?"
The thought flashed through Gu Qing's mind.
He smiled back naturally and said softly, "Good evening, just call me by my name."
After all,
Thinking that there were still many "hurdles" ahead, Gu Qing didn't stop and walked past Li Yitong.
But as she was leaving, a question popped into Gu Qing's mind.
Why did she look at me so...strangely?
It was not excessive enthusiasm, nor deliberate deference, nor burning passion.
Rather, it was a more complex and subtle emotion. Tension, anticipation, longing, and something very deep that he couldn't quite understand.
What is she dreaming about and expecting?
Gu Qing's thoughts were interrupted by the next "checkpoint" and the word "younger brother".
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"He...didn't recognize me..."
In Li Yitong's crescent-shaped eyes, the curved arc paused slightly, and a hint of sadness appeared.
"That's right. No matter how good Teacher Gu Qing's memory is, how could he possibly recognize someone who hasn't even greeted him before?"
Her gaze remained fixed on Gu Qing's back, that tall, confident figure that stood out in the crowd.
The dimness in the crescent-shaped eyes lasted only a moment before they quickly returned to their usual smile.
But only Li Yitong herself knew that beneath that smile lay a thin layer of melancholy and loneliness.
"He was already a national sensation back then, while I... was just an extra..."
"Sister Killer...did you know that the little guy you're acting with is actually two people?"
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...(End of this chapter)