mijobooks Chapter 588 Brother Xi's Ambition
Chapter 588 Brother Xi's Ambition
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Unfortunately, Jing Tian's wish was not fulfilled.
The journey to rehearsal with Gu Qing went smoothly. Upon arrival, the organizers treated them with utmost respect, providing them with the best food and drink.
There were no arrogant villains to provoke her, no foolish vixens to jump out and make sarcastic remarks, and not even anyone to give her a chance to "slap her in the face".
It was boring and disappointing.
Jing Tian sat in the corner of the rehearsal hall, resting her chin on her hand, watching Gu Qing on stage rehearse with the band, silently giving tonight's script a bad review in her mind.
She had even fantasized about someone deliberately making things difficult for Gu Qing, and then she would step forward, use her "top celebrity" status to silence the person, and finally leave gracefully under Gu Qing's admiring gaze.
And the result? Nothing.
Everyone treated Gu Qing like a god of wealth, wishing they could worship him. Even she only offered a few words of flattery as a side effect.
"Sometimes I wonder, just how popular does it have to be to be considered popular?"
Da Tian Tian is depressed.
After the rehearsal was over, they returned to the hotel, and Jing Tian and Gu Qing couldn't wait to try on the clothes.
It was a proper fitting of clothes.
Da Tiantian begged for a long time so that Gu Qing could wear the same clothes as her.
To achieve this, I don't know how much I had to say, but I was exhausted.
Jing Tian's goal is simple: tomorrow night's "Scream Night" will see her and her husband, the "Qingcheng Couple," become true scream stars!
Never underestimate the allure of the red carpet for a female celebrity.
The thrill of outshining other female celebrities while wearing gorgeous clothes is hundreds of times greater than the joy of carefully posing, editing, and posting on social media to get likes after buying new clothes!
It's the exhilarating feeling of "I won" under the spotlight, in front of countless cameras, and under the gaze of everyone.
especially,
After years of feeling stifled, Da Tian Tian is just waiting for tomorrow to finally get her revenge.
The sudden fame of one drama has made her feel smug, and she's already starting to develop in the direction of "Long Aotian" and "Little Jiahao".
—Inside Da Tian Tian's room,
The makeup artist is putting the finishing touches on the makeup.
She held a fine-toothed comb in her hand, gently clipped the last strand of hair at the end of her hair, took a step back, examined herself for a moment, and then looked at Da Tian Tian in the mirror with a smile.
"Okay, Sweetie, what do you think?"
"All right?"
Jing Tian, who was so bored that she was dozing off, was slowly drooping her head and almost bumped it on the dressing table.
Upon hearing this, she jolted awake, flicked her bangs from her left forehead, and stood up abruptly, pressing her body close to the mirror to eagerly check her makeup.
A cool and pretty face was reflected in the mirror.
Her short, neatly cut hair accentuated her delicate facial features and long, slender neck.
Her large, bright almond-shaped eyes were drawn out long and thin with black eyeliner, and the outer corners of her eyes were slightly upturned, giving them a sharp and aloof look.
Jing Tian took another step back, revealing a large white shirt tucked into her waistband. The shirt collar was crisp, and the hem was tucked into her trousers, accentuating her slender waist.
Wearing a black tie and a leather suit jacket with a subtle sheen, the length of which extended to near the thigh, he outlined a cool and aloof figure.
At first glance, she appears to be a powerful and aloof older woman.
"How can I be so handsome?"
"Tsk tsk, I feel like if I were a man, I wouldn't even have a penis, all those girls would be smitten with me!"
Jing Tian was first captivated by herself.
She grinned and proudly showed off in front of the mirror.
"Sweetie, if you were a guy, you'd be the 'greasy guy' being criticized online. Do you even want to compare yourself to Gu Qing's younger brother?"
The makeup artist looked at her and sighed helplessly.
"Also, can you please pay attention to your image? You look so cool and edgy when you're not smiling, but when you smile you look like an idiot!"
"Oh, okay, I'll tone it down a bit."
Jing Tian quickly adjusted herself, patted her cheeks, and forcefully slapped away that "simple smile."
She put on a cold expression, her thin lips slightly pursed, her eyes vacant, her chin slightly raised, her arms hanging down, and walked forward in her high heels.
"Stop! Sweetie, are you walking like a crab? Stop walking with your toes pointed outwards!"
The makeup artist had a terrible headache and rubbed her temples twice with both hands.
"Just walk normally and neatly, okay? Don't deliberately widen your hips, okay? Did Gu Qing really torture you like this?"
"Sis, please don't say things like that, okay?"
Jing Tian blushed and practiced walking a few more steps as required. This time she paid attention, pointing her toes forward, relaxing her hips, and taking crisp, clean steps.
Finally, I got the makeup artist's approval with an "OK" sign.
"Alright, alright, that's pretty good. Let's go see how Gu Qing's preparations are going."
The makeup artist was beaming with excitement and couldn't wait to pull her hand and lead her outside.
"Sis, I feel like you just want to see your brother and are deliberately making excuses to me."
Jing Tian was pulled by the hand and followed behind with a resentful expression.
"No, I'm a professional."
The makeup artist didn't even turn his head.
The two went next door and knocked on the door.
"Boom boom boom——"
The door opened, and Zhao Ya's face peeked out.
"Wow, it's sweet..."
Her smile froze, her mouth slightly open, and her eyes widened.
She saw a completely unfamiliar Jing Tian.
Short hair, leather jacket, cold face, and an aura of authority—she was completely different from the "naive and sweet" girl who clung to her boss and acted coquettishly this morning.
"Xiaoya, so you like me this way?"
Da Tian Tian suppressed her upturned lips, feigning a cold expression, and lightly scratched Zhao Ya's chin with her slender fingertips, a flirtatious gesture.
"Call me 'sister,' and as long as you don't tell anyone what happened this morning, I'll take you for a drive tonight."
Zhao Ya instantly lost her charm, her chin itchy from being tickled, and took a half step back.
Fortunately, having spent so much time with her boss, her resistance had been raised too high, and Da Tiantian's rudimentary flirting skills couldn't break through her defenses.
"Teacher Sweetie, the boss is inside."
Zhao Ya stepped aside, a polite but slightly embarrassed smile on her face.
"Xiaoya, I beg you, please don't tell anyone, okay?"
"If my brother knew I did something like this, I'd be dead!"
Seeing that hard methods weren't working, Da Tiantian immediately switched to softer ones.
"Okay, okay, I didn't say that, I really didn't say that."
Zhao Ya raised her hands in surrender.
She only "informed" the boss, but didn't say anything.
"Master, I'm here, I'm here!"
Da Tiantian happily hugged Zhao Ya, then skipped inside, her high heels once again making her feet splayed out.
"Image, image!"
The makeup artist behind me held his forehead and let out a long sigh.
Look at you, so worthless.
in the room,
Gu Qing was standing in front of the full-length mirror, his fingers resting on the buttons of his suit jacket, preparing to take it off. Hearing the noise, he turned his head to look:
Jing Tian, with her leather jacket, short hair, cool expression, and red lips, exudes a strong mature and sophisticated aura.
"Ok?"
Gu Qing was stunned for a moment, and looked at her in surprise. Before he could speak, Da Tiantian broke down in her act.
"Ahhh! Handsome guy, can I have your contact information?"
Jing Tian had long since forgotten about her aloof and cold demeanor.
The moment she saw Gu Qing, her almond-shaped eyes widened in disbelief.
Gu Qing's outfits were the same as hers; they were couple outfits that she had personally commissioned from a designer.
A high-end leather suit, white shirt, black tie, plus black vertical trousers with an ice silk feel and black boots.
The same style, but on him, it has a completely different feel.
Before Gu Qing joined the cast of "Three Lives Three Worlds", her hair was already shaped like a wolf's tail.
There's no need to style your hair while filming period dramas; the longer your hair, the fewer hair extensions you need, which is actually quite comfortable.
As for what happens after filming, he'll be joining the cast of "The Legend of the Demon Cat" at the end of the year, and since it's winter, he's too lazy to edit it.
especially,
Director Chen often stayed up late at night to bother Gu Qing with "poetry recitations," and he mentioned more than once that he hoped Gu Qing's behavior would completely capture the feeling of an ancient person.
Longer hair gives it a more classic feel.
Therefore, in Da Tian Tian's eyes, Gu Qing's image became:
Gu Qing's long hair, which fell from the back of her head to her shoulders and neck, was simply tied up with a black hair tie into a low ponytail. The hair in front of her forehead was combed up and fell on both sides of her face, revealing her impeccable features.
His entire face wasn't covered by any hair; his main appeal was "pure handsomeness."
He had a handsome face, a high nose bridge, beautiful lips, and fair skin with a faint sheen of mutton fat.
Clean, aloof, and cool, with a face that possesses a fatal attraction, yet exuding a gentle and serene temperament.
These two contrasting qualities, when combined, create a unique and captivating tension.
Da Tiantian felt her nose getting hot.
Are you getting angry?
"Sister Sweetie, do you really like this 'Little Yellow Hair' outfit?"
Looking at Da Tiantian, who was hugging him and grinning foolishly, Gu Qing was quite puzzled.
He looked down at himself, then at her, and really didn't understand what was so "staring" at.
"Where's that 'little blondie'? He's so handsome and cool! All those girls would be smitten with you!"
Da Tiantian immediately retorted, and then started to "touch" Gu Qing.
"Come on, don't take your clothes off, put them back on. And don't tie your tie so formally, loosen it a bit."
You need to have that languid, relaxed charm, that allure, you know? You have to steal people away!
Her fingers hooked the tie knot and pulled it down, turning the neat Windsor knot into a loose slipknot.
Gu Qing's tie was askew to one side, and her collar was slightly open, revealing a section of her collarbone.
"don't know……"
Gu Qing's lips twitched, and he let her do as she pleased.
He really couldn't understand what was so appealing about this "male model nightclub style" outfit.
Just like when he participated in the League of Legends All-Star Game last time, Yang Mi designed his makeup and styling, with eyebrow makeup and earring clips. He didn't look like someone who plays e-sports at all.
But quite a few people happen to like it.
The look was eye-catching and the buzz remained high, making it a very successful debut.
"Sure enough, 'Little Yellow Hair' is still popular."
Gu Qing could only conclude that this was the case.
It's like a hardcore otaku and a blond-haired guy – they're two completely different species, and their antagonism is probably no less than that between traditional Chinese style and hip-hop.
After all, you can listen to both traditional Chinese style music and hip-hop.
But you absolutely cannot be both a shut-in and a blond-haired guy at the same time.
"Teacher Xu, shall we go out for a bit?"
Da Tian Tian's makeup artist came to Sister Xu's side and lowered her voice.
She couldn't bear to look at her little princess, that sly, lecherous woman who was always trying to take advantage of her and touch her inappropriately; she had lost all face.
"Where did that hand go if you keep touching it?"
"It's alright, I don't think the progress is that fast."
As soon as Sister Xu finished speaking—
"Master, is your belt tied wrong? Let me check it for you..."
Da Tian Tian's sweet, delicate voice came over.
The two fell silent simultaneously: "..."
It's time to go.
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Nothing was said that night.
The following evening.
The red carpet stretched from the venue entrance all the way to the roadside, exceeding 100 meters in length, with fans holding light sticks and media carrying cameras crowding both sides.
The "iQiyi 2018 Scream Night" kicked off on time.
As a summary of 2017, iQiyi will award prizes to celebrities, industry leaders, and content from various fields including drama, variety shows, and music in the Chinese entertainment industry.
Although the awards are not as prestigious as the Feitian or Golden Eagle awards, they are one of the biggest "showcases" for popular celebrities every year.
The moment the live stream started, fans flocked to it.
The barrage of comments poured out like a flood, densely packed together, completely obscuring the screen.
The red carpet event started at 6:30 p.m. and lasted until 8 p.m.
One after another, black minivans drove in, the doors opened, and familiar or unfamiliar faces stepped out. The sound of camera shutters almost turned the night into day.
The TF Boys trio, who officially announced their solo careers this year, made their last joint appearance.
The "mother fans" of the show gave their heart-wrenching support tonight, holding up light boards, chanting names, some crying, some laughing, and some shouting themselves hoarse.
In the live chat, fans were spamming "TF Boys will never end."
Other than that,
Of particular note is Chris Oh, the top male celebrity who recently earned the title of "green hat" (a symbol of being cheated on).
And the veteran "green hat" female top star, Da Mimi.
The two walked onto the red carpet separately, with a distance of more than ten meters between them, but netizens were already celebrating in the live chat.
"Oh, it's the cuckold king!"
The two became the central figures in netizens' hellish jokes.
Other than that,
In the music scene, there's Zhang Jie, Super Girl contestants Chun Ge and Zhou Bichang, Dimash who recently became a sensation on "I Am a Singer," and Wang Jiaer who returned with "Papillon"...
And also from the entertainment industry: Bingbing, who's been making headlines recently; Gulnazar, who gained popularity despite some controversy with "Fighter of the Destiny"; and Angelababy, from "Love O2O".
Mary from "Goodbye Mr. Loser", Lu Yang from "Brotherhood of Blades 2"... and a host of rising young actors and actresses.
And He Jiong and Xie Nan, who served as the hosts.
Tonight's "Scream Night" naturally attracted a lot of attention, and many people were familiar with Gu Qing.
The number of viewers in the live stream exceeded one million within the first ten minutes and continues to climb.
When the three members appeared, the fan areas on both sides of the red carpet almost went out of control.
"Ahhh!! Xiao Kai!! Yuan Yuan!! Don't go!!"
The mothers were in tears, their support heart-wrenching.
This was their last time walking the red carpet as a duo—after going solo, they fought their own battles, only to meet again at the top.
But everyone knows that "meeting at the summit" is easier said than done.
The thought of this breaks the hearts of the mothers who are fans.
Kai walked at the front with a relaxed pace, a bright smile, and waved to interact with fans.
Yuanzi followed closely behind, also all smiles, occasionally lowering her head and laughing at the shouts of the fans.
The two people shone like two luminous bodies, attracting the attention and cameras of the vast majority of the audience.
Xi Zi walked slightly behind, his head slightly lowered, his thick bangs obscuring his eyes and most of his expression.
A smile played on his lips, but it was a standard, polite, and closed smile.
The fingertips in his palm dug into his flesh, leaving white marks.
It hurts. It hurts so much!
Within the group TF, he has always been a neglected member.
Originally, TF was a duo, with Kai and Yuanzi as the initial members, and he was recruited later.
Many fans believe that his addition lowered the overall attractiveness of the trio.
Back then, the lines of fans supporting Kai and Yuanzi were so long they seemed to stretch endlessly.
He could only sit alone on the side, waiting for the occasional fan who felt sorry for him and came over to take care of him.
Brother Xi is not reconciled!
Why... why is no one paying attention to me?
I dance the best, I sweat the most, I practice until 3 a.m., and I never complain when I'm injured...
But why can't you all see it?!
"Going solo...going solo...after going solo, I'll show you who really is the center of TF!!"
He made up his mind and clenched his fists in his sleeves.
Brother Xi looked up, his peripheral vision unconsciously glancing behind him towards the most luxurious business car at the end of the red carpet.
The black, luxurious car body gleamed coldly under the lights, attracting everyone's attention even when it was still.
That's Gu Qing's car.
He knew that the person sitting in the car was the real "scream star" of the night.
He swallowed the word "brother" that was stuck in his throat.
Brother Xi will always remember that Gu Qing only showed a friendly smile to Xiao Kai and Xiao Yuan, but ignored him in the corner.
Such a person doesn't deserve his respect!
"Just you wait, all of you just wait."
Brother Xi made a vow in his heart.
He wants to surpass Xiao Yuan and Xiao Kai first, then Lu Han and Chris Wu, and finally pull Gu Qing down from his pedestal!
I will climb to the top step by step!
"I want to become the biggest star in the Chinese entertainment industry!!"
Brother Xi's confidence is supported by something; it's not just arrogance.
Just recently,
His agent told him something: Lu Han turned down an offer for a youth romance film, "Better Days," in order to focus on his relationship.
The film's resources, by some twist of fate, ended up in his hands.
This is a youth art film, which isn't considered top-tier material in the film industry, but it's enough for him.
The huge success of "The Left Ear" has proven the market potential of youth art films, and Gu Qing started her career with "The Left Ear".
"Debuting as the male lead, this is an achievement that even Gu Qing... couldn't accomplish!"
He gritted his teeth and swallowed his hidden inferiority and jealousy.
front,
Kai and Yuanzi had already reached the photo area, striking various poses for the camera, with flashes going off everywhere.
Brother Xi quickened his pace and followed.
He can't fall behind. At least for tonight, he's still a member of TF.
After taking the group photo,
"Brother, let's go."
After taking the group photo, Yuanzi looked at Kai, who hadn't moved, and gestured in confusion.
"Brother Yuan, you go first, I'll wait for Brother Gu Qing."
Kai Zi waited expectantly, but didn't move an inch.
"Waiting for Brother Gu? Then I'll wait too!"
Yuanzi perked up as well, "I'd also like to ask Brother Gu for advice on composing."
"You? You don't have that talent."
Kai Zi sarcastically remarked, "Can you please stop torturing my brother?"
"What do you mean I don't have talent? Dude, you got into Berkeley, can you even do that?!"
"Let's talk about it after you graduate."
The two stood on one side of the red carpet, bickering quietly, with occasional screams from fans.
But as they talked, Kai realized something was wrong. "Where did Millennium go?"
He looked around but couldn't find Brother Xi.
"Oh right, where did Qianqian go?"
Yuanzi was also completely baffled.
And in their cheerful conversation,
Brother Xi had already fallen silent and turned to walk into the darkened venue.
Since we're not on the same path, let's each go our own way!
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far away,
The door of the black minivan finally opened.
The red carpet hosts were already getting excited.
"Next, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome our last two guests of the evening! Who are they?"
She's Xiao Nai, the computer science genius from "Love O2O," and also the radiant and academically gifted Bei Weiwei!
"This summer, 'Love O2O' redefined the aesthetics of summer romance, with its viewership on the platform exceeding 20 billion, and its popularity on Youku reaching the top in 24 hours, breaking various records!"
The host stood at the end of the red carpet, his voice loud and infectious.
"Let's welcome the great Xiao Nai—Gu Qing! And his partner, 'Chosen One Bei Weiwei'—Jing Tian!"
The moment the words fell,
Deafening screams erupted from the fan zones on both sides of the red carpet.
"Aaaaaaah, little brother!!!"
"Gu Qing! Gu Qing! Gu Qing!!!"
"The couple of stunning beauty! The couple of stunning beauty!"
Screams, camera shutters, and applause mingled together, creating the biggest spectacle of the night.
Fans holding light sticks pushed and shoved forward, and security personnel formed a human wall by holding hands, but they were still pushed and swayed. Countless people stared wide-eyed, looking forward to the pure and sweet appearance of the two.
But the car door can be opened.
The first thing that catches the eye is a pair of black boots, their surfaces gleaming, making a steady sound when they step on the ground.
Then there were the long, slender legs, the black, flowing trousers, and the ice-silk fabric that shimmered subtly under the light.
Her waist was cinched, outlining smooth lines; she wore a white shirt, a black tie, and a leather suit; wispy strands of hair fell across her face.
Gu Qing got out of the car.
He stood in front of the car door, turned slightly to the side, and reached his hand into the car.
Inside the car, another hand reached out.
Her fingertips were fair, and her nails were painted with dark red nail polish, which looked like tiny agates under the light.
Jing Tian, supported by Gu Qing, stepped out of the car, her pretty face as cold as ice, her high heels clicking on the red carpet.
The two appeared standing in the night.
The intense visual impact and the stark contrast to their memories caused the screams that had been erupting on both sides of the red carpet to momentarily pause. Countless fans widened their eyes in surprise, and after they came to their senses, the screams rose eight octaves higher.
"Aaaaaah!! My innocent little flower has turned evil?!"
"This contrast is making my legs weak! I'm blown away by my brother's makeup tonight!!"
"Oh my god, my little brother is so charming, and Tian Tian is so cool!!"
"What female celebrity ever wears a leather jacket and suit on the red carpet?"
"That's so cool! The Qingcheng couple are going crazy!"
The fans watching outside the stadium have gone wild.
Inside the venue,
The artists who had already taken their seats could also see the scene outside the venue through the big screen on the stage.
When Gu Qing and Jing Tian made their appearance like this...
The previously polite and joking venue suddenly fell silent, with many artists remaining quiet, especially the female artists who had prepared meticulously.
They all did the same thing simultaneously: glanced down at their glamorous dresses and outfits, and the next second, their faces turned ashen.
"My stylist ruined my life!"
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...(End of this chapter)