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

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After a simple dinner, the two returned to the hotel where the film crew was staying.

Li Yitong kicked off her white shoes, plopped barefoot onto the sofa, and let out a satisfied sigh.

"Lying down is still the most comfortable..."

Shen Mo followed behind her, walked over, sat on the edge of the sofa, and gently combed her somewhat disheveled long hair.

Li Yitong turned over, her eyes sparkling in the light, and patted the spot next to her.

"Teacher Shen, don't sit so far away, come a little closer."

As soon as Shen Mo approached, Li Yitong snuggled up to him, resting her head on his lap, looking up at him with a sweet smile on her lips.

"Amo," she said softly, with a hint of coquetry.

"Watching you act on set today, Bai Zihua's aloof and ascetic feeling... was so cool."

She stretched out her finger and gently traced the defined jawline.

"But I still prefer you as you are now, more authentic, and completely mine."

Shen Mo took her mischievous fingers, kissed them lightly, and then opened his mouth slightly.

"I'm different. I like you no matter what you are like."

A crescent-shaped smile instantly appeared on Li Yitong's face, and ripples of emotion stirred in her heart.

She suddenly stood up, kicked her legs and sat in his lap, then lifted her chin and kissed his lips.

She closed her eyes, carefully tracing the shape of his lips, feeling his gradually deepening response, the air filled with silent love and longing.

After an unknown amount of time, the two separated, slightly out of breath.

Li Yitong's cheeks were flushed, her eyes glistening with tears, and she looked into Shen Mo's eyes as she whispered.

"I love you so much, Amo."

Shen Mo stared at her, his gaze focused and intense.

"I love you too, Yukiko."

His voice was slightly hoarse from the kiss. He lowered his head again and kissed her lips, this time with an even stronger possessiveness and an irrepressible affection.

His hand weaved through her hair, while his other hand held her waist tightly, pulling her even closer into his embrace.

On the sofa, the two figures leaned close together, the light stretching their shadows long and intertwining, while pieces of clothing drifted off the sofa.

The moonlight outside the window quietly seeped into the room, gently enveloping the space in tenderness and warmth.

Even after their passionate encounter, the air still held traces of their love and affection.

Shen Mo lay on the headboard, quietly holding the person in his arms, his fingertips gently tracing the curve of her fair and smooth back.

Li Yitong nestled lazily in his arms, as if all her strength had been exhausted, silently listening to his heartbeat.

Suddenly, the phone on the bedside table vibrated silently, and the screen lit up, revealing the words "Li Qin" in the dim light.

"Li Lin~ Why don't you accept it?"

Li Yitong raised her head and looked at Shen Mo, her hoarse voice carrying a hint of mockery, her crescent-shaped eyes flashing with cunning.

"I'm very generous, really."

"I don't blame you!"

Shen Mo chuckled, and his hand suddenly slid down from her back, giving her a light pinch.

"ah!"

Li Yitong playfully patted his chest, her expression fierce.

"pain!"

He nimbly flipped her over and brought her in front of him, and before she could react, he lowered his head and silenced her incessantly talking mouth.

The kiss came suddenly and deeply, carrying a hint of punishment, until she couldn't bear it and lightly punched his shoulder, at which point he pulled away slightly.

Looking into Li Yitong's dreamy crescent-shaped eyes, Shen Mo reached out a finger and hooked her chin.

"See if you dare tease me again!"

Li Yitong's cheeks flushed red. She shook her head to shake off his fingers and, not to be outdone, gently bit his neck.

"You're the one who attracts attention!"

"I swear to God!"

Shen Mo tightened his grip on her waist, pressing her even closer to him.

"Isn't my whole being completely under your control right now?"

"What did I do?"

"Don't you know who you're with and what you're doing right now?"

Li Yitong slowly brought her small mouth close to his ear.

"I know what you're doing now, but I don't know what you'll do if someone calls you out later!"

Shen Mo turned his head, and their noses touched. As their breaths mingled, the atmosphere gradually warmed up.

Across from him, crescent-shaped eyes burned with intense emotion. His lips parted slightly, "One more game, this time I want to be on top!"

"I'm going to make sure that even if you go out later, you won't be able to do anything!"

Shen Mo grasped her waist with both hands and gently pulled her into his arms.

"You said it, so don't beg for mercy later!"

Li Yitong snorted coldly, placed her hands on his shoulders, turned around, and pinned him down.

……

As night deepened, the clock quietly passed ten o'clock.

She ultimately failed to keep her promise and collapsed into bed, utterly exhausted.

In the hotel room, only a bedside lamp cast a warm, dim glow, softly illuminating the disheveled bedding.

Shen Mo picked up his phone, and the screen lit up. In addition to the missed call from Li Lin, there was also a WeChat message that followed immediately.

[Boss, sorry to bother you. I heard you've joined the production team. If it's convenient for you, I'd like to treat you to a late-night snack. Thank you for giving me this role.]

Shen Mo looked at the screen, a slight, almost imperceptible curve appearing at the corner of his mouth. He then deliberately turned the phone screen to the side, presenting it to Li Yitong, who was nestled lazily in his arms.

"Our CEO, Mr. Li," he said, his voice languid and hoarse afterward, but his tone was full of teasing.

"Should we get it approved? Or should we go?"

Li Yitong didn't even bother to fully open her eyelids, just glanced at it lazily, let out a soft hum from her nose, and mumbled weakly.

"Go ahead... I don't have the energy to keep you company."

She felt as if her bones had been removed, sinking limply into the bed and his body heat.

Upon hearing this, Shen Mo put down his phone, leaned closer to her, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe, and chuckled softly.

"No, Mr. Li was just worried about me. How can I feel at ease if I don't go and supervise personally?"

At the same time, his palm began to slide down her smooth back again.

"How about I don't go? I'll focus on serving our General Manager Li tonight and make sure you're completely satisfied?"

Feeling his mischievous hand, Li Yitong instantly woke up, her lingering sleepiness largely dispelled.

She quickly reached out her soft hand to grab his wrist, tilted her head up, and revealed a crescent-shaped eye that was both ingratiating and coquettish.

"Oh dear~ Amo!"

Her voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of pleading.

"I was wrong, I was so wrong! I shouldn't have been jealous, I shouldn't have doubted our CEO Shen!"

She shook his arm.

"Go quickly, Li Lin just joined the company and sincerely thanks you. Don't let her think that you, her boss, are unapproachable."

Shen Mo stared at her intently, slowly leaning closer until their foreheads touched and their noses lightly brushed together, his gaze locking onto her slightly flickering eyes.

"You really want me to go?"

"It's real! More real than real gold!"

Li Yitong immediately raised three slender fingers as if making an oath, her eyes filled with utmost sincerity.

I believe in you! No matter how many other temptations there are outside.

She paused, her voice softening, yet remaining exceptionally clear.

You will eventually come back to me.

These words, filled with trust and reliance, were like a warm current, striking the softest spot in Shen Mo's heart.

His heart skipped a beat, and he lowered his head to place a soft, brief kiss on her lips.

"So I'm really going?"

He straightened up and checked again.

"Okay! Go quickly!"

Li Yitong nodded vigorously and gave him a push, but the force was so light it was like a tickle.

Shen Mo then got up briskly, went into the bathroom to wash up quickly, and changed his clothes.

When he finished getting ready and grasped the bedroom doorknob to leave, he stopped in his tracks.

He turned around and his gaze fell on the bed.

Li Yitong was wrapped tightly in the blanket, with only her small face showing. Her bright crescent-shaped eyes were staring blankly at his departing figure.

In her eyes, there was dependence, reluctance, and a faint trace of loneliness that she tried hard to hide.

This scene felt like something had gently bumped into Shen Mo's heart, and a mixture of warmth and tenderness welled up inside him.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately turned around, strode back to the bedside, bent down, and placed a gentle and precious kiss on her smooth forehead.

I carefully tucked the blanket around her, making sure every possible draft was contained.

"Go to sleep," he said in a deep, gentle voice, carrying a reassuring promise.

"I'll be back soon."

After saying that, he turned around, gently closed the bedroom door, and disappeared outside.

Hearing the soft sound of the door closing, Li Yitong blinked in bed, buried half her face in the pillow that still held his scent, a sweet smile quietly curving her lips, and then closed her eyes peacefully.