Gu Yanqiu left with Chen Duo, completely unaware of the sweet dilemma they had caused for the middle-aged male host.
When Chen Duo returned to the hotel, Xu Kaiming couldn’t use the same “no available rooms” excuse as last time. He could only reluctantly book two rooms with great regret.
Chen Duo immediately dove into her room and turned on her computer to start editing photos. She had previously been Gu Yanqiu’s fan photographer and knew exactly which areas needed refinement and which didn’t. It was all stored in her Heart.
That very night, Chen Duo went online and directly dropped a download package into the group chat.
The night owls in the group, seeing the appearance of the famous fan photographer Chen Duo, initially wanted to exchange pleasantries.
But to everyone’s surprise, the moment after Chen Duo sent the package, her avatar went dark.
Her ability to go offline within one second left everyone online in awe.
Then, when people opened the file package, they instantly let out sharp screams.
“Ahhhhhhhhhhh!”
“Who’s making noise earlier? It’s blinding my eyes!”
“They’re all high-definition photos of Qiūqiū! New photos, over two hundred of them!”
As soon as the first person mentioned this, the download count for the group file skyrocketed. It had already increased to over eight hundred downloads.
Everyone who opened the package was mesmerized by Gu Yanqiu’s photos—he was truly incredibly handsome. Moreover, these perspectives felt so everyday.
Instantly, Gu Yanqiu no longer seemed like a distant, unattainable star but more like a boyfriend.
Sometimes he smiled gently at the camera, other times he pretended to be serious, but you could still see the corners of his mouth turned upward.
Even though these were just privately taken photos, they carried a special warmth that immediately bridged the distance with his fans.
What was even more surprising was that the compressed package also contained a video.
When opened, it showed Gu Yanqiu standing next to a simple tripod, singing “Bad Bad Girl.” Despite the poor audio quality,
you could still hear the overwhelming affection in his voice.
Even longtime fans like Moon couldn’t resist screaming in the small group chat.
“I’ve heard him sing this song before, but it was never this good. After going to Apple TV’s music variety show, his skills have improved so much!”
“So relaxed, so at ease. I’ve never seen Qiūqiū like this before.”
“Honestly, I even feel like crying. Qiūqiū has had such a tough journey.”
As soon as these words were spoken, many sentimental sisters in the veteran fan group had tears in their eyes.
During his talent show days, Gu Yanqiu debuted with overwhelming popularity. In the limited group, he was one of the most outstanding members. These original fans had hoped he would make big strides in the entertainment industry, but who would have thought that after the limited group disbanded, he practically disappeared.
Many sisters left the fandom. Even among those who remained, there was always a lurking fear that once his contract ended, they might never see him again.
When he got the opportunity with Apple TV, everyone was thrilled, but no one expected him to face such widespread mockery.
Such a big platform didn’t even pretend—they directly raised the key on stage. He practically sang that song under the pressure of nearly leaving the industry.
In the end, Gu Yanqiu was eliminated.
But fortunately, there were more voices online supporting him. It wasn’t a complete loss.
Now, seeing him able to relax while taking photos and sing freely—this was something they never dared to imagine before.
The key point was that such high-quality resources were directly available for download in the group chat.
For Gu Yanqiu’s fans, it felt like celebrating the New Year.
Moreover, Gu Yanqiu’s manager had previously appeared in the group chat, saying the company was preparing several star-making plans. If all goes well, we’ll get to see him on a brand new stage.
All the girls in the group were thrilled.
They clearly knew that Gu Yanqiu’s greatest strength was singing and dancing.
Longtime fans even looked forward to seeing the new fans stunned speechless, one after another.
Just imagining it felt incredibly satisfying.
Life was finally looking up these days.
“Qiūqiū’s casual outfits are so stylish.”
“Ahhh! I recognize this—it’s Jiangbei Bridge! Oh my god, I was just in a shop eating hand-made ice jelly and heard a catchy melody. Why didn’t I go out to take a look then? What a huge loss!”
“Upstairs, my heart aches for you just hearing that.”
“Duoduo is really lucky. Not only did she see it live, but she also managed to take photos.”
“The fan photographer’s hands are so steady. She made Qiūqiū look incredibly handsome.”
“Of course! Have you heard? Other fandoms are absolutely green with envy.”
“Ah! Quick, check out the Gazing at the Stars fan site—our fan photographer just updated again with an oil painting-style portrait of Gu Yanqiu. The lighting and shadows are absolutely perfect.”
“Oh my… two godly photos in one week. I’m so proud I’m standing with my hands on my hips, just wanting to ask—what do other traffic stars even have to compete with us?”Such amazing composition, the lighting is just right, and there’s even a slight blurring effect.”
“Hurry, look—it’s trending again…”
“Our fan photographer’s skills—I’m truly in awe.”
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