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

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Filming for "A Little Reunion" finally wrapped up before National Day. After a week's break during the National Day holiday, the original crew reunited to begin filming "A Little Joy".

Bai Mengyan and Meng Ziyi, as the female lead and second female lead, and Li Xian and Zeng Shunxi, as the male lead and second male lead, also joined the cast at the same time.

Tian Xiwei, who was finally "liberated" from the "A Little Reunion" film crew, almost immediately flapped her wings and flew to Shen Mo's office.

She didn't even knock, pushing the door open a crack and peeking in with her sweet, delicate face, her big eyes blinking.

"Brother Mo! I'm back!"

Before Shen Mo could respond, she nimbly slipped in, closed the door behind her, and darted to his desk in a few steps.

When he looked up, he suddenly felt as if he had been transported to another world.

The girl in front of me is fairer and much taller than she was when she joined the group a few months ago.

Her hairstyle has changed too. The high ponytail she used to wear often has now been replaced by her familiar long, straight black hair with bangs.

Shen Mo leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on Tian Xiwei's radiant face as he listened to her chatter and gestures as she shared the fun things that happened on set.

"Huang Lei is so funny! There was a scene where he was scolding me, but he burst out laughing first, so we had to do three takes! Every time, he would start off very seriously, and then he would burst out laughing first..."

"And Chu Ran, don't let her cold demeanor fool you, she's actually quite a coward! Last night we watched a horror movie trailer together, and she was so scared she crawled right under my covers, hahaha!"

"Hao-Cun is still the same as ever, blushing at the drop of a hat. There was a crying scene where she spent a long time preparing, but when she finally opened her mouth, her lines sounded like a kitten meowing, which made Director Wang laugh..."

"And also, our art director..."

She spoke rapidly, gesturing wildly, and the dimple on her right cheek appeared and disappeared as she spoke.

Her eyes remained bright, and she used more professional terminology related to acting, camera work, and crew operations in her conversation.

Her body language also became more relaxed and confident.

It seems that several months of filming, facing a complex shooting environment, and dealing with all kinds of actors and staff, have obviously shed her naivety at an amazing speed.

In a daze, Shen Mo saw a resemblance to Tian Xiwei from his past life—the sweet, lively, and carefree girl in front of the camera—in her slightly raised chin, her gestures when speaking, and the glint in her eyes.

This realization stirred up extremely complex emotions in Shen Mo's heart.

There was relief, but also a hint of indescribable...sorrow.

He watched her quietly, without interrupting her enthusiasm.

Tian Xiwei finally stopped because she was thirsty. She picked up the glass of water on his table, which had cooled down a bit, and took a big gulp. Then she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand, grinned at him a little embarrassedly, and revealed her signature dimples.

"Brother Mo, did I talk too much?" She blinked belatedly, realizing what she had said.

Shen Mo suppressed the turbulent thoughts in his eyes, a gentle smile curving his lips as he shook his head.

"No, it was very interesting."

He paused, his gaze lingering for a moment on her newly matured features, his tone carrying a natural certainty.

"Our little Tian'er has grown up."

These words were spoken softly, yet they made Tian Xi pause slightly.

A flutter ran through her heart, a mixture of joy at being recognized and shyness spreading quietly.

She subconsciously straightened her already slender back, as if trying to make herself look "grown up" a bit, and softened her voice, with a hint of probing and smugness.

"So...Brother Mo, do you like it when I grow up?"

Shen Mo didn't answer directly, but simply reached out and ruffled her hair as he always did.

"Go on with your work."

"You've missed a month of classes because of filming. If you don't go back to school to catch up, what will you do if you don't get into university?"

Tian Xiwei said "Oh" and obediently stood up, walking briskly towards the door.

As I walked to the door, I couldn't help but turn back. The warmth and pressure from above me just now felt familiar and comforting.

Then he gave Shen Mo a bright, dazzling smile.

"Brother Mo, I'm leaving!"

One week later, on October 14th, in the evening.

A black minivan came to a smooth stop in front of Xue Lu. A familiar figure, wrapped in a khaki coat, quickly stepped out and rushed into Shen Mo's arms, who was waiting at the door.

It's Li Yitong.

She wore exquisite makeup and looked radiant, but the fatigue from days of travel was undeniable in her eyes.

Her signature crescent-shaped eyes instantly curved into crescents, filled with undisguised longing and joy.

"I'm back!"

Her voice was slightly hoarse, yet incredibly joyful, and she wrapped her arms tightly around his waist.

"I rushed as fast as I could, and thankfully I didn't miss it!"

Shen Mo looked down at the faint dark circles under her eyes, his fingertips gently brushing across the corner of her eye, his brows furrowing slightly.

"If you're tired, take a rest. You don't need to rush back like this."

"That won't do!"

"Today is your birthday! We can't skimp on the special occasion!"

As she spoke, her gaze passed over Shen Mo's shoulder and looked towards the warm yellow light in the tea room, filled with anticipation.

The private tea room was now decorated in a warm and intimate style.

There was no noisy crowd; only Tian Xiwei, Wang Churan, and Liu Hao were present.

Two small but exquisite birthday cakes were placed on the table, with several carefully wrapped gift boxes scattered around them.

Tian Xiwei was happily sticking candles with the numbers "22" and "15" on the cake, Wang Churan was setting out the tea set, and Liu Haocun was blowing up balloons with his cheeks puffed out, his little face turning bright red.

The air was filled with a faint aroma of tea and the sweet scent of cream.

Bai Mengyan and Meng Ziyi are still on the set of "A Little Reunion," so they are not physically present, but their feelings are conveyed to Shen Mo through their phone screens.

[Bai Mengyan: Brother Mo! Happy Birthday! ()]

[Bai Mengyan: What a pity! My recent filming is in Shenzhen. If it were in Beijing, I would have taken time off to come and celebrate your birthday!]

Meng Ziyi: (Taking a selfie in front of the mirror)

Meng Ziyi: (Taking a selfie in front of the mirror)

Meng Ziyi: (Taking a selfie in front of the mirror)

Meng Ziyi: (Taking a selfie in front of the mirror)

[Meng Ziyi: Happy Birthday, Brother Mo!]

[Meng Ziyi: Please receive the latest selfie emoji pack from the beautiful Meng!]

When Shen Mo saw these consecutive photos, he couldn't help but laugh.

It seems she took her casual remark last time, "You can send me any new selfies," seriously. Her adorable and innocent demeanor is quite endearing.

Upon seeing the two people enter, Tian Xi's eyes lit up, and she reached out to greet them.

"Brother Mo, Sister Tongtong, come here quickly!"

The room lights were off, and the warm yellow candlelight flickered, illuminating the faces of the people surrounding the room.

A cheerful but off-key birthday song began to play.

Before closing her eyes, Tian Xiwei secretly glanced at Shen Mo, who was already closed, and then quietly made a wish in her heart.

[I celebrate my birthday with Mo Ge every year!]

After making their wishes, Shen Mo and Tian Xiwei opened their eyes almost simultaneously, gazing at each other in the candlelight. Tian Xiwei's bright face beamed with an even more radiant smile.

The candle went out, and the room was plunged into darkness for a moment.

"what!"

"What's wrong? What's wrong?"

A startled cry startled Li Yitong, who controlled the light, and she quickly pressed the switch.

Two creamy handprints were clearly imprinted on the cheeks of Wang Churan, who was sitting next to Tian Xiwei.

Meanwhile, Tian Xiwei, with her hands raised and her fingers covered in cream, wore an evil smile and turned to run towards another "victim" beside her.

Child Reborn!

Liu Haocun was so frightened that he used both hands and feet to retreat rapidly on the tatami mat.

In the end, he still couldn't escape Tian Xiwei's clutches.

Li Yitong and Shen Mo exchanged a glance, then quickly stepped back off the tatami mats in the tea room, distancing themselves from the conflict.

However, they still couldn't escape "punishment." After chasing them around the room for half a day, Tian Xiwei finally left her mark on their faces with satisfaction.

Then they were brutally suppressed by the three women, resulting in a lose-lose situation.

Shen Mo sighed, looking helpless.

Almost every year on this day, my face is never completely clean.

I never imagined this little devil would be like this since he was a child.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Li Yitong got ready and prepared to head to her next engagement.

Shen Mo escorted her to the garage and reached out to tidy up the stray hairs on her forehead.

Li Yitong felt the warmth of his fingertips, turned around and threw herself into his arms, nuzzling her head against his neck.

When he looked up, his face showed a complex expression of excitement and cunning.

Before Shen Mo could react, she quickly pecked him on the lips, then, like a cat that had successfully stolen some fish, she smiled, turned around, opened the car door, and nimbly got in.

The car slowly drove away.

Just like what Li Yitong said last night when the two were cuddling together after their passionate encounter.

"I've finally become a viral sensation, I'm going to really enjoy it!"

"This feeling is like a dream, and I need to take advantage of it before I wake up... no, I need to experience it as much as possible!"

"When I'm tired from running around outside, I'll come back to your arms... Please hug me."

Shen Mo knew better than anyone how busy Li Yitong was and how "viral" she was right now.

The drama "My Love from the Star" became a huge hit across Asia, propelling her to the peak of popularity.

Her cameo as the Di tribe queen in "Xuan-Yuan Sword" was a fleeting but memorable moment, and her "beautiful, strong, and tragic" character effectively made her a breakout star.

In addition, Yang Tianzhen has been sparing no effort in marketing and promotion during this period...

Her popularity is currently soaring, like oil being poured on a hot fire.

She was bombarded with invitations to shoot for top fashion magazines, endorse high-end brands, and commercial events, enough to keep her busy for the next few months.

But! This kind of popularity is real, yet it's also superficial.

The entertainment industry changes very quickly. Without a continuous stream of strong works to support it, this superficial popularity will eventually recede like the tide.

Shen Mo knew clearly that Li Yitong needed to enjoy her sudden fame while also producing another major work before the hype died down.

Only in that way can her current popularity truly settle down and solidify into a solid foundation for her to firmly hold her position as a top-tier superstar.

Coincidentally, Shen Mo recently received some interesting news.

Yu Zheng, as the producer, is assembling the production team for the TV series "Legend of Lu Zhen" and has publicly stated that his first reaction upon seeing the script was to invite Zhao Liying.

One is a rival to "My Love from the Star," while the other rejects Mohen's invitation.

Let's compare her breakout work to hers.

The latest update is now live and awaits your interpretation.