Chapter 169: Popularity is soaring

Two days ago, the production team began massive promotion for the 100th episode of *Running Man*.

As a variety show that has accompanied most people through their youth.

Even though the current *Running Man* is somewhat different from before, countless old fans still came to support it.

Driven by the "Brother Qin" topic that has been trending online these past few days.

Many passersby also wanted to catch a glimpse of his handsome face, even if it was just a side profile on camera, or if they were lucky, a view of his back.

They were willing to watch.

Therefore, less than five minutes after the show started.

The popularity surged straight up.

It directly broke through five million viewers!

This nearly made Director Yao and the assistant director, who were closely monitoring the backend data, jump up in shock.

It's... it's terrifying!

Five million!

Even in the previous episodes, that was near the peak level!

And this is just the start of the broadcast!

How much higher will it go later?

No one knows!

"All staff today, follow Brother Qin's lead!"

Director Yao took a deep breath and hurriedly issued the instruction.

"Understood!"

"I'll go pass it on."

The assistant director beside him replied earnestly.

This is no time for jokes!

The surge in viewers not only brought explosive popularity to the show, but more importantly, the content of the show was receiving more attention.

Therefore, this episode must be filmed well and perfectly.

There cannot be any mistakes!

Whether these viewers can be retained in the future all depends on this episode!

And the top priority!

Is Qin Mu's camera work, framing, and atmosphere creation!

Soon, all the staff received the instruction.

They were all stunned for a moment.

Then they all looked at Qin Mu, who had just come out from the backstage area to take over the camera!

This person is a true master!

At this moment, Qin Mu had just finished his preparations and adjusted the camera parameters.

He strolled out.

According to the schedule, he would take over the camera ten minutes after the broadcast started and officially begin filming.

However, walking along the way, he felt quite strange.

Why is everyone staring at me?

Is there something on my face?

Qin Mu raised an eyebrow.

Beside him, Brother Liu leaned over and immediately said, "Brother Qin, Director Yao just gave the order for all of us to follow your lead."

"Why?"

Qin Mu couldn't help but be startled.

Follow my lead?

I'm not the director.

"It's said that the popularity in the live stream is skyrocketing, it's almost broken through six million."

"Director Yao takes it very seriously and decided to let the props, lighting, and stage management teams fully cooperate with you!"

Brother Liu said with envy.

To reach this level as a cameraman is something they could only dream of!

"Alright."

Qin Mu nodded.

So that's how it is.

In other words, Director Yao has already ceded most of the director's authority to him.

Soon, the two arrived at their position.

Qin Mu turned on the camera.

"Three, two, one."

"Switch the camera over."

He whispered.

The image in the live stream instantly switched to what he was filming.

Immediately after, Qin Mu adjusted the lens to a wide angle for a grand shot.

'God-level automatic capture activated!'

'Scenery filming specialization activated!'

He panned slowly from a distance, capturing details on the carefully arranged shipping containers and tower cranes.

Raising the atmosphere of the 100th-episode commemoration.

"It's here! Brother Qin is here!"

"Haha, this is the feeling we wanted!"

"So beautiful! This environment!"

"Come to think of it, the production team really put in the effort."

"They put up so many signs and graffiti, I wonder how much time it took."

The viewers in the live stream praised one after another.

This scene was quite spectacular.

Soon, Qin Mu turned the camera again, focusing on the guests not far away.

They were wearing blue sportswear, running over with cheers and excitement.

A full sense of youthfulness came rushing toward them!

At the same time.

"Welcome the six new guests joining this episode."

Director Yao shouted.

On the other side, another group of six ran over, waving their hands.

Timing it perfectly, Qin Mu focused the camera on them.

Running at the front was the actor Bai Yu; it wasn't his first time participating.

The second was Xu Jiaqi, a sweet girl who had just debuted from *Youth With You 2*.

Next were He Cha and Chen Lilong.

And two cute girls running at the very back.

They were the actress Jiang Yiyi and the singer Duan Aojuan.

Clap, clap, clap!

The whole venue erupted in applause to welcome them.

There were twelve guests in total, and they gathered together.

One could tell from the color of their clothes that the teams had already been divided.

Blue and Yellow teams.

"Old Yu."

"You're almost forty, yet you're still joining in the fun with the youngsters."

"Come over here!"

Li Chen scanned them and immediately laughed out loud.

The group on the opposite side was all handsome men and beautiful women in their twenties.

Only Bai Yu, who was in his thirties, looked quite out of place.

"Exactly."

"It was supposed to be a youth team, but as soon as you joined, it became an uncle team."

"It's not appropriate."

Sha Yi also joked with a smile.

"Uh..."

Bai Yu was speechless.

This assignment really made him awkward.

"Stop talking, you come over."

"A young handsome guy like me should be the one going over!"

Zheng Kai said with a grin.

"Get lost! Brother Kai, you're shameless!"

"Hahaha, I've seen shameless, but I've never seen anyone as shameless as you!"

"Brother Kai, do you have no shame?!"

Everyone immediately started roasting him.

Just then.

"Alright, then let Bai Yu and Zheng Kai swap places."

Director Yao's leisurely voice came over.

Huh?!

Instantly, the laughter froze.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

And Zheng Kai was directly stunned.

What's the situation!

I was just joking!

I didn't mean it for real!

If you really swap me over, how am I supposed to play!

"That's decided."

Director Yao said again.

"I envy you, Brother Kai."

"You've suddenly become young."