The Entertainment Industry in Turmoil: Young Actresses All Want to Rise to the Top

Just as the debate between Mo Hua and others came to a temporary end, the previously recorded episode of "Happy Camp" finally aired amidst much anticipation.

This episode, with its carefully designed segments and interactions, ignited the audience's enthusiasm and propelled the popularity of "My Love from the Star" and its lead actors to a new peak.

At the start of the show, Shen Mo and Li Yitong performed a dance under the spotlight with a strong sense of destiny, accompanied by the melody of "You Are My Destiny," which perfectly portrayed the romance and bond between the "Beichen Jinyue" couple.

"Selected by Beijing Dance Academy!"

"Ah, Li Yitong, you're going after me again~"

"Shen Mo is so handsome! I'm mesmerized just by him standing there."

"Is that why he's standing there? It's because he can't dance, hahaha..."

……

This "opening dance" clip has been wildly shared on various social media platforms and has been hailed as "one of the most beautiful openings in the history of Chinese variety shows".

The segment that truly propelled the show to its climax was the "Star-Rated Lie Detector Test," where the iconic moment arose when Shen Mo's wrist was connected to the lie detector and he faced Xie Na's sharp and direct questions.

Shen Mo answered, "Gu Beichen only has Jiang Jinyue in his heart," but the lie detector unexpectedly sounded an alarm. Both Dilraba's incredulous expression and Li Yitong's instantly stiff fingers were accurately captured by the camera, maximizing the dramatic effect.

Netizens were eager to analyze the footage frame by frame, just to see the sparks flying between the three.

"A two-way trip turned into a love triangle. Happy Camp really knows how to play this game."

Dilraba: Oh dear~ Boss, you should have said so earlier if you had this idea...

Li Yitong: Go home and wait to kneel on a washboard!

Shen Mo: No! I didn't! It's broken!

"I'm taking Shen Mo with me now, I'll talk to him later."

"Li Yitong, let me say this first, I'm not one to stir up trouble, but you know, his lie detector test did go off. He might really love you, but that doesn't stop him from loving Dilraba too..."

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Less than an hour after the broadcast, topics such as #ShenMo's Lie Detector Fails#, #Who Does Professor Gu Really Love#, and #Li Yitong and Dilraba's Killer Gaze# began to trend on social media.

Of course, in addition to the main characters on stage, the real-time reactions of the already beautiful "Five Beauties of Ink Trace" offstage also became a highlight.

When Bai Mengyan saw Dilraba being mentioned, she was clapping with a standard smile one second, but the next second she clenched her teeth and made a fist. Netizens called her a "master of facial expression management" and "jealousy jar overflowing but I won't say it."

Tian Xiwei, who often gets distracted and unconsciously puffs out her cheeks like a bun, has also garnered a lot of sympathy from fans. However, at this time, screenshots of her fierce online arguments with anti-fans from a while ago have also started circulating online.

"Look at how she's cursing! Can she be a good girl?"

"She's not even 16 yet, is this what you call being genuine?"

"He's not even an adult yet, and he's already like this. He has no manners!"

"What's so bad about that? Just a typical Sichuan-Chongqing tyrant. Come visit Sichuan and Chongqing, and I'll show you what it's really like to be completely ill-mannered."

In an instant, fans and haters engaged in a passionate online battle.

Beside her, Meng Ziyi, with her big, bright eyes darting around, exuding a mischievous yet slightly arrogant charm, also garnered considerable attention.

"So beautiful!"

"Although she's very pretty, her smile looks a bit goofy."

"With those eyes darting around, he's probably got dozens of wicked ideas running through his head."

"Not that little..."

The interaction between Wang Churan and Liu Haocun was even more interesting. The scene of Liu Haocun pointing at things with his finger and then being suppressed by Wang Churan by rubbing his face and tickling him was fully captured by the camera.

"Too taciturn!"

Wang Churan: Dealing with you is as easy as breathing. You dare to provoke me!

"I want to make one too, it's so cute."

"Okay, Hao is in my arms, let's take care of it."

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The already high level of discussion surrounding "My Love from the Star" reached new heights after this episode of Happy Camp aired, leading to a significant increase in rerun ratings on Hunan TV and Tencent Video, as well as a substantial increase in on-demand views.

Meanwhile, the "Five Beauties of Ink Trace" collectively gained popularity, with their individual Weibo followers seeing a significant increase. Their brief appearances on the show greatly enhanced their recognizability and audience favorability.

Meanwhile, after the battle with Huayi ended, Shen Mo finally had some free time and went to visit the set of "A Little Reunion".

The atmosphere on set remained undisturbed by the outside world, radiating the youthful energy unique to campus dramas.

Huang Lei, Hai Qing, and others signed contracts early on. Although they were worried that the struggle between Mohen and Huayi might involve them, the compensation for breach of contract was too high, so they had no choice but to settle down and continue filming.

The cast members who were affected and unable to join the production, as well as some behind-the-scenes crew members who left, were successfully replaced with the resources of "Moying Alliance".

Shen Mo's arrival was like a stone thrown into a lake, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Tian Xiwei had just finished filming a scene where she argued with her "parents," and her eyes were still red from the emotional turmoil.

She was stunned for a moment when she saw Shen Mo, then her face lit up with a bright smile and she ran over to him.

"Brother Mo! You're here!"

Her voice was clear and bright, filled with undisguised joy.

But as she got closer, she slowed down and looked up at Shen Mo's face carefully.

Her brows furrowed slightly, the dimple on her right cheek disappeared, and her tone became cautious.

"Brother Mo, you...you don't seem to have had enough rest? You look a bit tired."

After saying that, she lowered her voice again before Shen Mo could reply, her voice filled with indignation.

"Are those bastards still up to something?"

"That's outrageous! Don't be afraid, Brother Mo, we're all here!"

"They can't affect us. We'll make a great film, and it'll be a huge hit, which will infuriate them!"

Her words are innocent and direct, exclusive! This interview, based on her mood, and behind the scenes of "The Shura Field of Chinese Entertainment: All the Young Actresses Want to Climb to the Top," are limited to this topic only. She carries a reckless protectiveness.

Looking at her like this, Shen Mo's eyes were filled with a genuine warmth.

He reached out and habitually ruffled her hair, then gently patted her shoulder.

"I'm fine."

"Focus on filming and don't think about anything else."

Upon receiving his affirmation and touch, Tian Xiwei's eyes lit up instantly, and she nodded vigorously.

"Yes! I'll work even harder!"

Liu Haocun saw Shen Mo from afar and silently went to the rest area to pour himself a glass of warm water.

She held her water glass, head down, and took small steps to get close to Shen Mo, her voice barely audible.

"Brother... have some water."

She handed over the water glass, her fingers slightly clenched with nervousness.

She raised her doe-like eyes and gazed earnestly at Shen Mo, her eyes holding nothing else.

"Your mouth looks a little dry, have some water."

She didn't directly ask about Hua Yi, nor did she express anger like Tian Xiwei did.

They simply expressed their observations and concerns in the most unassuming way.

Shen Mo felt a pang of tenderness as he looked at her timid yet courageous demeanor.

He took the water glass, his fingertips inadvertently touching her slightly cool fingertips, and felt her tremble slightly.

"Thanks."

Liu Haocun saw that he drank water and his cheeks were slightly flushed, as if he had completed some important task.

He whispered "Go for it, brother!" and then ran away as fast as a startled rabbit.

When she returned to Wang Churan's side, there was still a hint of satisfaction and peace in her eyes and brows.

Wang Churan remained aloof, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed, reading the script as if she were indifferent to Shen Mo's arrival.

Only when Shen Mo walked up to her did she raise her eyelids and greet him in a flat tone: "President Shen."

Shen Mo looked at her, knowing the girl's awkward nature, and took the initiative to ask, "How did the filming go?"

"Um."

Wang Churan responded, closed the script, but couldn't help but look directly at Shen Mo's face, lingering for a few seconds before asking seemingly casually.

"Has the trouble outside been resolved?"

Shen Mo nodded, noticing the barely perceptible searching in her eyes.

"It's temporarily over. Don't worry, it won't affect the production crew."

Upon hearing this, Wang Churan breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief, his tense jawline softening slightly.

She shifted her gaze to Tian Xiwei, who was touching up her makeup, her tone still calm, but less sharp than usual.

"That's good. We're fine on our end."

"You don't need to worry."

This is a silent promise: they will defend their position and not cause him any trouble.

Shen Mo looked at her deliberately indifferent profile and understood.

"Yes, I'm very relieved to see you like this."

These words made Wang Churan's ears burn slightly. She didn't say anything more, but simply reopened the script, seemingly engrossed in it.

But the slight upturn of her lips betrayed a subtle ripple of approval.

After a brief exchange with Tian Xiwei and the others, Shen Mo walked towards the area where the director's monitor was located.

Director Wang Jun, along with Huang Lei and Hai Qing, who play the parents, are resting there.

Upon seeing him approach, the expressions of the three subtly changed, a mixture of surprise, caution, and an indescribable sense of awe.

"President Shen."

Wang Jun was the first to stand up, his tone more polite than usual, even carrying a hint of barely perceptible restraint.

Huang Lei and Hai Qing followed closely behind, their smiles carrying just the right amount of enthusiasm.

"Director Wang, Teacher Huang, Teacher Haiqing, thank you for your hard work."

Shen Mo remained calm and composed, speaking as if it were just a routine visit to the set.

"It's not hard work, it's not hard work," Huang Lei replied, a familiar smile spreading across his face.

"President Shen has really been working hard. It's been windy and rainy outside lately."

His words were loaded with meaning, and his eyes held a probing gaze.

Shen Mo smiled slightly, adopting a calm demeanor, and proactively extended an olive branch.

"Professor Huang, you're too kind. Just call me by my name. Speaking of which, I also graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, and I was fortunate enough to audit one of your classes back then."

His tone was natural, showing respect for his teachers.

A hint of surprise and realization flashed in Huang Lei's eyes. He didn't really have a specific impression of Shen Mo, the student. After all, the Beijing Film Academy had a large number of students every year, and countless others audited classes.

But as soon as those words were spoken, an invisible sense of "being one of us" instantly washed away the previous distance.

His smile immediately became much more genuine, carrying the gentle warmth of a teacher.

The way he called out "Xiao Mo" was so natural, it instantly brought them closer.

Seeing this, Haiqing, who was standing next to him, immediately chimed in with a smile, and the atmosphere instantly became lively.

"So, Mr. Shen is also my junior colleague? No wonder I felt a special connection with the script for 'A Little Reunion' the moment I saw it, and had an irresistible urge to take it on!"

She cleverly attributed her acceptance of the role to the "senior brother and junior sister" relationship, thus both promoting Shen Mo and demonstrating her loyalty and righteousness.

Shen Mo readily agreed and smiled at Hai Qing as well.

"Sister Haiqing, please don't join Teacher Huang in making trouble. Just call me by my name, like Teacher Huang does."

"Otherwise, I, as the junior brother, would be too embarrassed to talk to my senior sister."

This humble and friendly response made Haiqing's smile even brighter.

The slight sense of awe I had felt earlier was further replaced by this atmosphere of "family".