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

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When there's no training, Bai Mengyan likes to wander around near Shen Mo's office, since he never tells her to leave.

They claim it's to fulfill the duties of a personal assistant, and they can always find the most respectable reasons.

"Sister Tong specifically instructed me to take good care of Mr. Shen's daily life, and I cannot let the organization down!"

Seeing her frequently push open the office door, peek in halfway, her bright eyes sparkling, Shen Mo could never bring himself to kick her out.

At first, it was out of helplessness, but later it became more of a habit and a form of indulgence.

"I told you there's no need to go through all that trouble, I can do it myself."

"That won't do!"

As soon as Shen Mo stood up, she skillfully stepped forward to tidy up the scattered documents and empty coffee cup on his desk.

"Sister Tong said that you forget everything when you start working, so someone has to remind you to rest, drink water, and eat on time."

She muttered to herself, but her hands never stopped moving, buzzing around Shen Mo like a busy little bee.

It often made Shen Mo forget that he was already thirty-five or thirty-six years old, making his mentality much younger and more in line with his current appearance of 22 years old.

Shen Mo walked to the window, looked at the bustling traffic in the distance, and rubbed his dry eyes.

Suddenly, he felt a hand grab his elbow. He turned around and saw Bai Mengyan.

She pulled Shen Mo back to his office chair and sat down, then walked behind him, much to his surprise.

"Brother Mo, I've learned a little massage, let me give you a try."

"Looking into the distance is unlikely to relieve fatigue."

Shen Mo smiled, nodded, and leaned back in his chair.

"You're not just using me as practice, are you?"

When she saw that he actually let her massage him, Bai Mengyan's heart skipped a beat and then started pounding wildly.

"Don't worry, I've tried it on Xiaotian many times."

After saying that, she chuckled, trying to salvage her earlier stuttering image.

"Everyone who's used it says it's great!"

Then, she carefully reached out her hand, her fingertips trembling slightly, and gently pressed it against his temple.

Trying hard to recall the techniques and pressure from the video, I gently began to press.

Bai Mengyan was a little awkward at first, but she quickly found her rhythm.

With his eyes closed, Shen Mo could clearly feel his tense nerves gradually relaxing under those slightly cool fingertips.

The faint scent emanating from her, a blend of the sweetness of shower gel and the unique fragrance of a young girl, lingered subtly around his nose.

"Won't it be too heavy?"

She asked softly, her breathing slightly rapid from nervousness, her warm breath occasionally brushing against the strands of hair on his forehead.

"just."

Shen Mo's voice was deep, with a hint of relaxed languor.

He did feel a long-lost sense of comfort, as if the accumulated fatigue was being gradually dispelled by her clumsy but sincere methods.

Having received a positive response, Bai Mengyan became bolder and gently massaged his scalp and tense neck muscles by moving her fingers along his temples backward.

She could feel the initial stiffness of his muscles, and then the gradual softening as she continued to press on them.

At that moment, the office was completely silent, with only the slight hum of the air conditioner and the pounding of her own heart.

She gazed cautiously at his face, which was so close to hers. When she closed her eyes, her usual coldness vanished, and her features appeared much softer.

This unguarded trust stirred a warm current in her heart, a mixture of joy and bittersweetness.

She didn't know how much time had passed, maybe only a few minutes, but for Bai Mengyan it felt like an eternity, yet also like a very short time.

Shen Mo moved slightly and said in a low voice, "It's ready."

Bai Mengyan seemed to be startled awake, and immediately withdrew her hand, her fingertips still feeling the warmth of his skin and the touch of his hair.

Only then did she realize that her hands were starting to feel slightly numb.

Shen Mo slowly opened his eyes. The dryness caused by focusing on the screen for a long time was indeed relieved a lot, and his vision became clearer.

He turned his neck, and a few faint cracking sounds came from his bones.

"I didn't expect you to actually have some skills."

He turned his head to look at the girl standing behind him with flushed cheeks, a very faint smile curving his lips.

That smile almost made Bai Mengyan's heart jump out of her throat.

She tried to remain calm, puffed out her chest, and made her voice sound less excited.

"Of course! I told you, everyone who's used it says it's great!"

However, the slight tremor in her voice betrayed her excitement.

Shen Mo didn't say anything more, but simply turned his gaze back to the documents on the table.

Bai Mengyan watched his profile as he resumed work, and her heart felt as sweet as if a honey pot had been spilled.

She gently squeezed his fingers, which still retained his warmth, and felt a surge of strength throughout her body.

"Well... Brother Mo, you can continue with your work. I won't bother you anymore!"

As she spoke, she walked briskly toward the door, but when she reached it, she couldn't help but turn back and whisper a word to herself.

"If you get tired, just call me anytime!"

With her back against the cold door, Bai Mengyan dared to breathe deeply. Her face was burning hot, and she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips, which spread wide, revealing her signature little tiger teeth.

She raised the hand that had been massaging him, looked at it in front of her eyes, and then pressed it tightly against her still wildly beating heart.

He let her touch him.

He did not refuse.

He even smiled at her.

……

Shen Mo withdrew her gaze from the doorway and looked into the now quiet office, where a trace of her fresh vitality seemed to linger in the air.

He opened the bottom drawer of his desk and took out a document. The words "Running Man Project Proposal" were clearly visible on the cover.

He has had the copyright for six months and has been waiting for the most suitable opportunity.

Now, he has already clearly outlined the copyright, funding, platform relationships, and even the subsequent joint promotion path.

His fingertips tapped lightly on the cover of the proposal, and Bai Mengyan's bright eyes, her loud yet genuinely caring tone, and her slightly clumsy yet incredibly earnest massage techniques flashed through his mind.

Her natural "roughness" and frankness, her unpretentious liveliness, and her slightly unrestrained joking around with acquaintances are exactly the "authentic reactions" that these kinds of outdoor competitive reality shows crave.

He doesn't need an idol who always maintains a perfect image to participate in this program.

He needs a "tough girl" who can grin when she falls, scream when she's scared, get carried away when she wins a game, and quickly become one with the team members.

Bai Mengyan undoubtedly possesses this potential.

In fact, that's just who she is.

Shen Mo picked up the internal phone and handed it to his secretary, Rebecca.

"Contact director Wang Jun to confirm the final wrap-up date for 'A Little Reunion.' Also, ask him to send me a copy of the preparation schedule for 'A Little Joy.'"

Shen Mo put down the phone and turned his gaze back to the proposal for "Running Man".

The timing needs to be precise.

After filming wrapped on "A Little Reunion," Wang Jun's team was able to immediately and seamlessly transition into filming "A Little Joy."

After Bai Mengyan's participation in "A Little Reunion" is broadcast, it will likely spark a viewing frenzy and turn her into a rising star.

At that time, leveraging the popularity of this drama, the launch of "Running Man" with Bai Mengyan as a regular cast member will create a synergy between the drama and the variety show, which will undoubtedly maximize the promotional effect.

For Bai Mengyan, she first won the audience's favor and recognition with her role as "Qiao Yingzi" in "A Little Reunion", and then quickly showed her variety show talent through "Running Man".

This period of dominating the screens should last for more than half a year, enough time for this "celebrity Bai Mengyan" to reach a new level...

Now, it's time to officially launch this plan.

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