ebonymovies Chapter 616 "The Sound"
Chapter 616 "The Sound"
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"Let's go, let's drive, drive quickly!"
"Sister Sisi, what's wrong..."
"I said—drive fast!!"
Xiao Liu collapsed, bowed her head, and held it in her hands, letting out a professional-level dolphin-like high note that echoed in the car, truly deserving of the title of singer.
The assistant was so frightened that he didn't dare to say a word and hurriedly started the engine.
As the luxury cars poured out of the underground parking garage and drove into the twilight streets of the capital, colorful neon lights and bare roadside trees flashed by on both sides.
Liu Tianxian's violently heaving body seemed to gradually calm down.
She lay on her side in the back seat, one hand on her forehead, the other hanging limply at the edge of the seat.
"What did I do... what did I do?"
Xiao Liu muttered to himself, a weak voice drifting from the depths of his throat, as if he were questioning his own soul.
"Ugh... Waaah... How am I supposed to face anyone after this?"
Liu Tianxian, her elegant oval face contorted with grief, covered half of her face with her black hair, overwhelmed with shame, revealing only a pair of large eyes filled with despair.
She understood; she finally understood.
Gu Qing was shocked and bewildered when he saw her holding his hand during the movie.
When she left backstage, she was confused and didn't understand why she was jealous of him.
as well as……
When she finally got into the car and kissed him, why did Gu Qing remain motionless?
"So they were scared!!"
Xiao Liu felt as if the strands of hair clinging to her pretty face were being burned. She buried her face in shame, frantically pounding the leather seat with her small hands, on the verge of tears.
"I'm going to die, I'm really going to die!!"
"Does my junior brother think I'm some kind of female pervert?!"
Looking back on her actions, the word "social death" is far from enough to describe Liu Tianxian's feelings at this moment.
Her personality is free-spirited and flamboyant.
While you can be casual, you shouldn't mistakenly assume that a successful confession means you can kiss, hug, ruffle hair, and flirt with a boy for the entire two-hour movie!
Thinking of this,
Liu Tianxian tied the white scarf around her jade-like neck, tightening it as if she wanted to use it as a white silk ribbon to end her life.
"What should I do... what should I do?"
"How will my junior brother view me from now on?"
Xiao Liu lost the strength to struggle, her beautiful eyes glazed over, and she wanted to cry but couldn't.
……
And on the other side,
"Boss, why did Teacher Yifei run away?"
Zhao Ya opened the car door, puzzled, got into the car, turned to look at Gu Qing, and hesitated, as if she wanted to say something.
"Why do I get the feeling that Teacher Yifei seems to be... having an emotional breakdown?"
Zhao Ya's heart skipped a beat, and an unbelievable thought popped into her mind:
"Could it be that Ms. Yifei confessed her feelings to her boss and got rejected?"
Although it's true that the fairy-like beauty was rejected after confessing her love, such a thing is impossible.
Even someone like Zhao Ya, who's in the industry, would find it hard to believe that Liu Yifei would actively pursue someone else.
Once it circulates online,
Netizens would think it's wishful thinking, that the guy is just fantasizing and hallucinating.
Liu Tianxian even confessed her love to you, what are you, some green onion from a fertilizer field?
But what if it's your own boss?
Zhao Ya secretly glanced at the rearview mirror, which reflected Gu Qing's face.
Ok,
If it were your own boss, then it wouldn't be hard to understand why this would happen.
"I should be more emotionally devastated, right?"
Upon hearing Zhao Ya's words, Gu Qing's eye twitched slightly.
He subconsciously pursed his lips, a faint taste of rouge brushing against his tongue.
Gu Qing paused for a moment.
Immediately,
"Sister Xiaoya, open the car window."
Gu Qing sighed, ran her fingers through the stray hairs on her forehead, closed her eyes, and leaned back in her seat.
He needs to slow down now.
If it weren't for this,
His senior's modeling skills are truly supermodel-like, and they also have a really good relationship.
If it were any female celebrity he didn't know, she would dare to do these things to him.
Gu Qingzhen felt that he was about to activate One-Punch Man mode.
We've only met a few times? We've only had a few meals together?
You dare to lay a hand on me?
Don't boys need a sense of ritual?
Why are you in such a hurry?
he~tui!
"Down there, too low."
The car window rolled down a crack, and a damp, cold breeze rushed in through it.
The cool air blowing on Gu Qing's face gradually calmed his restless and agitated state of mind.
Gu Qing felt a surge of relief instinctively.
Thank goodness.
He almost... he almost really...
Gu Qing stopped the thought in time.
at this time,
"Teacher Gu Qing, the interview with my brother is over."
Chen Long's entourage of staff members jogged to the garage, their tone respectful and warm: "This is the restaurant's address."
My older brother said you and Teacher Liu can go ahead first, and he'll tidy up and follow.
"okay, I get it."
Gu Qing nodded to him.
Zhao Ya rolled up the car window, started the engine, and drove out of the underground parking garage according to the navigation.
Dinner was arranged at a long-established Hong Kong-style restaurant.
Brother Chen Long booked the entire hotel, and several large round tables were set up in the lobby, with all sorts of dishes laid out.
The private room was brightly lit.
The stuntmen, crew members, and several old friends who had followed their leader for many years filled several tables.
Some people were chatting loudly, others were pouring drinks for each other, and the lively atmosphere made the entire second floor warm and cozy.
As soon as Brother Chen Long entered, he was surrounded by a crowd, with several veteran stuntmen patting him on the shoulder and calling him "Brother Chen."
He responded to each one with a smile.
Pat someone on the back, shake hands with someone else, and you'll be surrounded by a crowd wherever you go.
This is the atmosphere he is most used to and enjoys the most.
It was crowded and lively; everyone ate and drank well.
Brother Chen Long watched with a beaming smile, even happier than if he were eating himself.
"Xiao Gu, where did Qianqian go?"
When Brother Chen Long saw Gu Qing, he first looked around at him from left to right.
"Uncle Long, my senior sister has something to take care of. She received a call from home and needs to go back. She asked me to tell you."
Gu Qing could only awkwardly try to smooth things over.
You can't just say,
After Liu Tianxian kissed him, she must have been too ashamed to show her face in public, right?
"Oh, it's alright—come and eat, order whatever you like, don't be shy with Uncle Long."
Brother Chen Long was an optimist by nature and didn't suspect anything. He grabbed Gu Qing's hand and led him to the main table, pressing him down to sit next to him.
He patted Gu Qing on the shoulder, his fingers pinching his shoulder blade, then turned to his buddies at the table and greeted them with a booming voice.
"Eat your food, order more dishes, and ask the waiter for more if you're still hungry."
……
"Go away, take the wine away!"
"Riga, you move over there too, and everyone else who's smoking, move over there too. People are bringing their smoke this way!"
halfway,
People came to offer toasts and tea, and even the director Zhang Lijia and Brother Chen Long were not polite and waved them away impatiently.
She didn't want these people's social engagements to affect Gu Qing.
"Xiao Gu, take your time eating, there's no rush."
Brother Chen Long turned back to Gu Qing, smiling as he served him food.
"Thank you, Uncle Long."
"Don't mention it."
Brother Chen Long's smile deepened as he watched Gu Qing intently eating. He held chopsticks in one hand and a bowl in the other.
When picking up food, the chopsticks don't touch other dishes; when chewing, the lips are pursed and there is no talking; the manners are proper and the demeanor is very scholarly.
This formed a stark and amusing contrast with the group of roughnecks around him who were chewing meat, laughing loudly, and slamming their fists on the table while cursing each other.
Brother Chen Long leaned back in his chair, liking it more and more as he looked at it.
Whose child is this so adorable?
He couldn't help but think of his troublesome, rebellious son at home, and then he saw Gu Qing eating quietly beside him.
Brother Chen Long suddenly felt like he had aged a few years.
He picked up the wine glass in front of him and took a small sip.
"Xiao Gu, I watched your new movie. I didn't expect you to have such a talent for comedy."
The little pig was sitting to Gu Qing's left, chatting with him with great interest.
"Little Pig Bro, your sense of humor is innate." Gu Qing put down his bowl and picked up a tissue to wipe his mouth.
"That's right, Yixing doesn't have a sense of comedy, all he can do is..."
The little pig nodded with a smile.
"Oh dear~ it's not you, Master?"
"Hehehehe!! Hahaha—how could you imitate it so perfectly?!"
The little pig laughed so hard it sounded like a goose, and then it lay on the table laughing so hard its shoulders were shaking.
"I'm a loyal viewer of 'Go Fighting!'" Gu Qing smiled slightly, picked up her teacup, and took a sip.
"You like our show that much?"
"Of course, the one who knows you best is your opponent."
"Goose, goose, goose—!!"
The little pig was teased again for having something added to its food, and now its stomach hurts a bit.
He was so tired from laughing that he took several deep breaths to calm down, then picked up his chopsticks to eat a bite of food to replenish the calories he had lost from laughing.
But the remaining light,
But then he suddenly caught sight of a resentful gaze beside him.
"Little Pig Brother—"
Ouyang Nana pouted resentfully, her doe-like eyes filled with grievance and accusation.
She knew that Gu Qing would also be attending the dinner after the premiere, so she rushed back to the dressing room as soon as the premiere ended.
Not only did she change into a new outfit, but she also redid her makeup, making it even more exquisite than it did on stage.
The girl's thoughts were obvious.
But as soon as she entered the private room, she found that Chen Long was on Gu Qing's right and Xiao Zhu was on his left. The two of them were sandwiching him so tightly that not even an ant could crawl in.
Unfortunately, this "pig" sat next to Gu Qing the whole time, ignoring her countless pleading glances.
Ouyang Nana couldn't take it anymore and gently poked the back of the pig's hand with the tip of her chopsticks.
Those big, watery doe eyes were filled with the same message: "Give me a seat!"
"Xiao Gu, I'm going to the restroom."
Little Pig was in a bind. After all, the two were from the same hometown, so he had to make an excuse, get up and pat Gu Qing on the shoulder.
Then he gave Ouyang Nana a look that said, "You owe me one," and strolled leisurely toward the bathroom.
"Brother Gu Qing, Brother Gu Qing—this dish is especially delicious, you should try it!"
As soon as the pig left, Ouyang Nana jumped up from her seat with great joy. Without wasting a second, she quickly walked around to the empty seat next to Gu Qing and sat down.
She picked up the serving chopsticks and thoughtfully and obediently helped Gu Qing pick out this and that.
"Nana, you can eat it yourself, I can't eat that much."
Gu Qing looked helplessly at the mountain of food in her bowl that was rising at a visible speed. "I also need to control my weight."
"Okay... well..."
Ouyang Nana put down the serving chopsticks, looking slightly disappointed.
But only a few seconds later,
She rallied again, picked up her phone, switched to selfie mode, cutely held up one finger, leaned slightly towards Gu Qing, and pleaded sweetly:
"Brother Gu Qing, can I ask you for a photo together? I want to post it on Instagram."
"No. Your brother Gu Qing is a Wolf Warrior; he doesn't film foreign software."
Gu Qing shook his head in reply.
"Ah?"
Ouyang Nana was taken aback at first, but then she burst into laughter, her cat-like wrinkles around her eyes almost showing from laughing.
Ouyang Nana reached out her little hand and gently tugged at Gu Qing's sleeve, shaking it as she said in a coquettish tone:
"Can I post on my blog instead of Instagram? Please, please—just one post, just one post."
It has to be said that Taiwanese girls' coquettishness is natural and comes with its own unique charm.
"Posting on a blog is fine."
Gu Qing took out a tissue to wipe her mouth and sat up straight.
Unexpectedly,
As soon as Ouyang Nana held up her phone and switched it to landscape mode, her other small hand naturally took his arm.
Her fingers were clasped on his forearm, her fair cheeks turned slightly to the side, and her slightly pouting cherry lips moved closer to him.
In the preview on the phone screen, the two people were only a centimeter or two apart.
"Nana, aren't you taking pictures?" Having learned from the previous experience, Gu Qing reflexively turned her head away quickly.
One is acceptable, but not two.
Ouyang Nana does not possess her senior sister's immobilization skill.
Simultaneously,
Gu Qing doesn't have the same hobby as Brother Qian!
In earnest words,
He lectured and advised the girl to maintain a safe distance.
Gu Qing took a few photos, leaving a space of about two fists between them.
"Go back now, your little pig brother is back."
Gu Qing saw the little pig wobbling back.
He gestured with his chin toward Ouyang Nana, indicating that she could put the items back in their place.
"Um... thank you, Brother Gu Qing."
Even though she was filled with reluctance, Ouyang Nana's sweet face still maintained her usual well-behaved smile.
"You got the short end of the stick?"
After Xiaozhu sat down, he turned his head and raised an eyebrow at Ouyang Nana, who had returned to her own table.
A wicked smile played on his lips, and his eyes conveyed a clear message: You got a cold shoulder, didn't you?
Ouyang Nana gave a soft snort and rolled her eyes at him.
She rolled her eyes quickly and with obvious disdain, a stark contrast to her obedient and sweet demeanor in front of Gu Qing just moments before.
She turned her head away, not wanting to pay any more attention to this gloating guy.
Roll your eyes at me?
The little pig raised an eyebrow; he wasn't buying it.
He turned his head and called out, "Xiao Gu—"
Wrong, wrong!
I was wrong! I was wrong!!
Ouyang Nana quickly leaned over and grabbed his sleeve, clasped her hands together under her chin, and rubbed her palms together at the fastest speed, pitifully begging for mercy.
"what happened?"
Gu Qing turned around in confusion when she heard the pig calling her.
"It's nothing, I was just asking if you had enough food, and if you wanted some more."
The little pig laughed without batting an eye.
"enough."
Gu Qinggang nodded with a smile, and his phone vibrated slightly in his pocket.
He lowered his eyes and took his phone out of his pocket.
"Sister Liying?"
Gu Qing's heart tightened.
Sister Liying is out of town doing promotional tours. Why is she calling so late? Could it be that there's been a problem with the drama's promotion?
"Uncle Long, Brother Pig, I'm going to take this call. You guys eat first."
Gu Qing said apologetically, grabbed her phone, hurriedly got up, walked through the crowd of people clinking glasses in the private room, opened the French windows, and stepped onto the spacious and quiet balcony outside.
The winter night breeze in the capital city seeped through the gaps in the balcony railings, carrying a dry and chilly air that stung my face like a gentle slap of ice.
Gu Qing closed the French windows behind her, shutting out the noise in the private room.
Then she swiped to answer the call and asked with concern, "Sister Liying, what happened?"
"No...nothing, little brother, I just called to ask what you were doing."
On the other end of the phone, Zhao Liying's voice was soft and sweet.
In a hotel room in another city,
Sister Zhao was lying on her side on the bed, wrapped in the hotel's white bathrobe that had been washed until it was stiff, and her hair was still half wet and hanging over her shoulders.
As soon as Gu Qing answered the phone,
Her heart, which had been hanging in suspense since the afternoon, finally felt much relieved.
"Little brother, Chao and I just finished work and we're exhausted. When are you coming back?"
Little Zhao turned over, buried her face in the pillow, and spoke in a muffled voice, as if she were being coquettish or complaining.
"I booked a flight for the early morning, and I'll be back by noon tomorrow at the latest."
Gu Qing leaned her elbow against the railing, a slight smile involuntarily appearing on her lips.
"You're coming back tomorrow? That's great!"
Zhao Liying cheered and rolled around on the bed, her pajamas almost slipping off, revealing her fair, slender shoulders.
"By the way, little brother, I saw on the internet that you and Liu Yifei attended the premiere of Chen Long's movie."
"How was the movie? Was it good? Will it surpass ours?"
"Of course not, our 'Riding the Waves' is the strongest."
Gu Qing's heart stirred slightly.
Although Sister Zhao casually started talking, she also steered the conversation towards Uncle Jackie's movies.
But he could still sense it.
The reason for this phone call was probably because Senior Sister Liu fled in shame.
Sister Zhao panicked!
……
"Liu Tianxian... how could it be Liu Tianxian?!"
When Zhao Liying saw the trending topics about Gu Qing and Liu Yifei on her blog while she was in her hotel room...
She felt like the sky had fallen.
I've been distracted ever since the drama was announced, and all sorts of random images keep popping into my head.
The anxiety only intensified when they returned to the hotel.
The last person who could make her feel so threatened was Liu Shishi.
That gentle, refined, and demure chosen wife, the Holy Body.
Sister Zhao is good at putting herself in others' shoes.
If she were a man, she would also like someone like Liu Shishi as her wife.
Quiet, gentle, with eyes that crinkle when she smiles, she embodies a picture of serene beauty.
After that, whether it was Da Tian Tian or Da Mi Mi,
It's still those same little Karami who pop up every now and then to ride on Gu Qing's popularity and trend on social media.
Sister Zhao doesn't take any of them seriously.
But Sister Zhao thought that Liu Shishi was already a supermodel enough.
Who the hell is Liu Tianxian?!
When Liu Shishi first debuted, she was hailed as "Little Fairy Liu" by the media and audiences, which helped her gain a foothold in the industry.
That brat Gu Qing, attracting all sorts of attention, has she managed to bring out a female butterfly queen?!
Sister Zhao was really under pressure.
No one knows Liu Yifei's dominance better than these female artists who have worked their way up in the ranks of the "85 Flowers" (a term referring to actresses who rose to fame during the Cultural Revolution).
That's the undisputed No. 1 in countless public voting lists by male and female fans!
Regardless of whether it's a "Most Beautiful Female Celebrity Ranking," a "Vote for Ancient Costume Goddess," or a "Vote for the Face You Most Want to Have,"
As long as Liu Tianxian's name remains on the shortlist, the first place is almost always a foregone conclusion.
She may not act, appear in public, participate in variety shows, or update her blog, but her name will always remain at the top of all lists.
Zhao Liying, who is used to all kinds of storms, threw herself onto the bed after returning to the hotel, stared at the ceiling, and suffered for a long time.
In particular, when I turned my head, I saw that dusk had fallen outside the window and the sky was getting darker and darker.
She finally couldn't resist and dialed that number.
She was afraid Gu Qing would be kidnapped...
"Little brother, are you having dinner with Brother Chen Long right now?"
Sister Zhao tried her best to make her tone sound like she was just curious and concerned, and even raised the pitch at the end of her sentence to pretend to be cheerful.
As she spoke, she unconsciously twisted her fingers around the waistband of her bathrobe, tightening them until the waistband was twisted into a braid.
"Sister Liying, wait a moment."
"Okay...hang up?"
As soon as Sister Zhao responded, she realized that the phone call had been disconnected.
She took the phone away from her ear and stared at the words "Call ended" on the screen, momentarily stunned.
Just as she was at a loss,
Countless thoughts flashed through my mind: "Does he not want to talk to me anymore?"
When the thought crossed his mind, "Is Liu Tianxian next to him?"
"Dududu-"
A video call initiated by Gu Qing came in, and his avatar popped up on the screen.
"Sister Liying, it's too noisy inside. I'll just go to the balcony and get some fresh air."
The video camera shaky for a moment before focusing on the group of people drinking and chatting inside the private room.
Brother Chen Long was gesturing something, while Little Pig sat next to him laughing so hard he was doubled over. Several stuntmen were toasting each other with their wine glasses, and the whole scene was full of lively, bustling atmosphere.
Zhao Liying could only hear Gu Qingqing's gentle voice coming from outside the frame.
The next second, the perspective flips.
The camera shifted from his position facing the private room to focus on himself.
The wisps of hair on Gu Qing's forehead were slightly lifted by the evening breeze on the balcony, revealing her smooth forehead and clear brow bone.
His skin appeared exceptionally fair and cool against the backdrop of the night, and the lines of his nose were cleanly and sharply outlined by the light cast from the side.
The way he leaned against the railing in his dark coat looked just like a still from an art film.
"Brother...brother, won't they be angry if you're alone on the balcony?"
Seeing this face, all of Zhao Liying's anxiety seemed to dissipate like a gust of wind.
"No, Uncle Long is busy taking care of the brothers and doesn't have time for me."
My senior colleague, Liu, invited me to dinner, and I went home after watching the premiere.
Gu Qing rested her chin on her arm that was leaning against the railing, holding her phone in one hand, looking at Sister Zhao, who was so close to her on the screen.
Her hair wasn't completely dry, and a small dark water stain clung to the collar of her bathrobe at the ends.
"Sister Liying, remember to dry your hair before going to sleep."
His eyebrows held a gentle, unguarded smile, and his voice was soft in the evening breeze, but every word was clear: "I'm planning to leave in a bit; it's too noisy here."
"Oh...back..."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Liying's almond-shaped eyes suddenly lit up, and the corners of her mouth uncontrollably turned up. She almost couldn't help but jump up from the bed.
She hurriedly and flusteredly changed her words, unable to hide the joy in her voice.
"Great, little brother, come back soon!"
"Without you, we've lost our sense of direction."
"Am I that important?"
Gu Qing smiled, her eyes crinkling even more at the mention of "backbone".
"It's that important!"
"Little brother, you're not only our lead actor but also an investor!"
Sister Zhao sat up cross-legged on the bed, straightened her back, and her round face was full of seriousness and focus.
"You are the most important person in my heart!"
Gu Qing remained silent for a moment, and the evening breeze on the balcony suddenly stopped for a second.
"...Sister Liying, is there anything else?"
He lowered his eyes, his eyelashes casting a small shadow in the light from the screen.
After a moment, Gu Qing looked up again, nodded, and asked softly,
"If not, I'll hang up now. Go inside and tell Uncle Long, and Xiaoya and I will come find you."
"No...wait, yes, yes, yes—I almost forgot!!"
Sister Zhao finally remembered that she had another important matter to attend to, and quickly moved closer to her phone.
"Little brother, Teacher He sent you a message but you didn't reply. He then sent another message asking if you were with me."
Why don't you see what Teacher He said to you?
"Teacher He is looking for me? Okay, I'll go check it out first."
Gu Qing was surprised.
"Uh-huh!"
Sister Zhao hung up the phone, tossed it onto the bed, and grabbed the pillow next to her.
Even Liu Tianxian wouldn't do.
Even Little Fairy Liu and Big Fairy Liu are no match for me, hmph!
She leaned back on the bed, buried her round face in the pillow, and let out a muffled, barely suppressed cheer.
……
at the same time,
Gu Qing found Teacher He's contact information, clicked on it, and sure enough, saw several unread messages.
He slid his finger across the screen, reading down line by line.
"Little brother, are you available?"
The station has launched a new variety show, and the station's leaders asked me to ask you if you'd like to come and join us.
This will also help promote your new movie.
"Little brother, it's up to you to decide. Come and play if you want, and if you're not available, just focus on your work. Don't worry about what the station thinks; they just like to ride the wave of popularity."
You know perfectly well that the people at the station will jump on any bandwagon that's trending. Don't feel pressured.
Teacher He kept sending messages, but he didn't forget to subtly criticize his own TV station.
Gu Qing couldn't help but chuckle.
Gu Qing tapped her fingers lightly on the screen and replied, "Teacher He, I'm available. What new variety show?"
If it weren't for Brother Chao's personal persuasion, Gu Qing had already made an appointment with Teacher He to appear on Happy Camp to promote "Riding the Winds and Waves".
Later, when she joined Running Man, she naturally cancelled her slot on Happy Camp.
He knew that Teacher He had already arranged the entire process for him.
When He Jiong changed his plans at the last minute, he not only showed no dissatisfaction, but also laughed and said on the phone, "Running Man is more suitable for you, and Happy Camp is always reserved for you."
Gu Qing always kept this favor in her heart.
Just then, Teacher He took the initiative to ask.
He was also willing to take this opportunity to repay the favor.
"That's great, little brother! I'll treat you to a meal now that you're here. It's been so long since I've seen you."
Teacher He quickly replied with delight, and a series of messages popped up on the screen.
The joy and enthusiasm in his voice could be felt even through the screen.
Then another one was added:
"The station's new variety show is about dubbing, I think it's called 'The Sound'."
"The Voice"?
……
...(End of this chapter)