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

Shen Mo was not surprised by Bai Mengyan's sudden appearance.

One reason he came was to handle Didi's affairs, and the other reason was the WeChat message from her on his phone.

[Brother Mo, I miss you! Please come see me, okay?]

At this moment, feeling the real warmth and dependence in his arms, Shen Mo tightened his arms, giving a firm and warm response.

He gently rested his chin on the top of her head, and gently...

"Yes, I'm here."

This simple response instantly shattered all of Bai Mengyan's feigned strength.

She hugged him tighter, her voice soft with a sob.

"I knew... you would come."

"I was picked up by you, you can't abandon me!"

The girl's unreserved frankness and passion were clearly conveyed.

Her clumsy yet sincere affection repeatedly struck at the wall deep within Shen Mo's heart.

He is not heartless.

Since his rebirth, he has been strategic, calm, and restrained, devoting most of his energy to building a business empire and making up for the regrets of his previous life.

For Li Yitong, it is a cherished and responsible return; for Tian Xiwei, it is a complex and unspeakable past affection and a desire to protect her.

Bai Mengyan... she was like a ray of sunlight that burst in without warning, intense, direct, and relentlessly illuminating his world.

Feeling the slight trembling of the body in his arms and listening to her tearful confession, Shen Mo fell silent.

He raised his hand, not to push her away, but to gently stroke the hair behind her head, the movement slow and carrying a sense of determination.

"Mengyan," he said, his voice even lower than before.

Have you thought this through?

He didn't ask her if she understood his complicated situation, nor did he question the impulse of their feelings. He simply asked her if she had thought it through and was sure she was willing to follow him regardless of the consequences.

Bai Mengyan nodded vigorously in his arms, then immediately raised her tear-filled face.

"I've thought it through!"

"From the day you found me on the streets of Seoul, there could have been no other possibility!"

"I know it might...it might not work out, but I can't control myself, Brother Mo..."

Seeing the resolute determination in her eyes, the last trace of hesitation in Shen Mo's heart vanished.

He lowered his head and gently pressed his forehead against hers, their noses almost touching, their warm breaths mingling.

"it is good."

Bai Mengyan held her breath instantly, her eyes wide open, as if she couldn't believe what she was hearing.

The next second, Shen Mo tilted his head slightly and kissed her lips, which were slightly parted in surprise and still had tear stains.

The kiss began with a tentative tenderness, but after sensing her awkward yet passionate response, it gradually became deeper and more resolute.

This is an answer, an acceptance, the beginning of a commitment.

When the kiss ended, Bai Mengyan went limp in his arms, her cheeks flushed, her eyes hazy yet shining like they were filled with stars.

She was slightly out of breath, her fingers gripping his shirt tightly as if she were holding the whole world in her grasp.

Looking at her like this, a tenderness and possessiveness that even he himself was unaware of flashed deep in Shen Mo's eyes.

He reached out and gently wiped away the tears on her face with his fingertips, his voice carrying an unprecedented intimacy.

"Now, you're mine!"

Bai Mengyan buried her burning cheeks back into his chest, her voice barely audible, filled with undisguised joy.

"Brother Mo, I'm so happy..."

Shen Mo cupped Bai Mengyan's face in his hands and carefully examined the reddened corners of her eyes.

"Let me see." His thumb gently stroked her slightly swollen eyelids.

"The makeup artist will be in a difficult position if I appear on camera like this tomorrow."

This intimate gesture made Bai Mengyan's heart skip a beat. She grabbed his wrist and pressed her cheek against his warm palm.

"You are responsible."

She mustered her courage to meet his gaze, her voice soft yet sly.

Shen Mo's eyes flickered, then he leaned down and kissed her again, this time the kiss was longer and more intense.

Unlike the gentle probing earlier, this kiss carried an undeniable possessiveness, making her almost unable to stand and only able to tightly grip his clothes.

As his lips parted slightly, Bai Mengyan breathed softly, his fingertips tracing her slightly swollen lips.

"Is that responsible enough?"

Bai Mengyan didn't answer, but instead stood on tiptoe, using actions to express her feelings.

Her kiss was awkward yet passionate, and Shen Mo took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her waist, pinning her against the wall in the entryway.

During a brief pause for breath, he whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, I'll take full responsibility."

"Yes! Brother Mo, I will never regret it."

Shen Mo bent down, hooked her legs, and picked her up in a princess carry.

Shen Mo picked her up and gently sat her on the sofa. Bai Mengyan curled up in Shen Mo's arms, like a stray cat that had finally found its home.

"Actually, I had a lot to say tonight," she said, fiddling with the buttons on his shirt.

"Then you speak, and I'll listen."

"But now I've forgotten everything, and what I say doesn't matter anymore."

Bai Mengyan smiled slightly and looked up at Shen Mo's profile with a naive expression.

Shen Mo played with the ends of her hair. "Take your time to think. Tell me whenever you come up with an idea."

Shen Mo played with the ends of her hair. "Take your time to think. Tell me whenever you come up with an idea."

She suddenly rolled over and lay on his chest, her eyes sparkling, "How about I quit the entertainment industry?"

Why?

This unexpected remark made Shen Mo raise an eyebrow.

Bai Mengyan's fingertips gently traced his Adam's apple. "I'm just... afraid of affecting you."

"Brother Mo, you're a big star now. If you were photographed with a trainee like me, it would affect your future."

"If I retire from the entertainment industry and stop acting, I can stay as your assistant and stay by your side forever!"

These words made Shen Mo's eyes flicker slightly. He took her restless hand and placed a kiss on her palm.

"You don't need to do those things."

He reached out and gently brushed her nose, his voice very soft.

"Your brother Mo isn't afraid of this kind of impact. Besides, you know I don't rely on this for a living!"

Bai Mengyan stared at him, and suddenly her eyes reddened again. She quickly buried her face in his neck and said in a muffled voice.

"Don't do this... I'll cry."

Shen Mo chuckled softly, his fingers gently combing through her long hair.

"Go ahead and cry, your makeup's already ruined anyway."

"Hey! Brother Mo!"

She lightly punched his chest in embarrassment and annoyance, but he took the opportunity to hug her even tighter.

"Moreover, I hope to see you, who once came to Seoul alone for your dream, come true."

"What it's like to become a big star like Bai Lu."

"Bai Lu?"

Bai Mengyan tilted her head and muttered the name in confusion.

"Yes! Bai Lu!"

"The stage name I chose for you sounds nice and is easy to remember, what do you think?"

"Bai Lu!"

"That sounds nice! I'll call myself Bai Lu from now on!"

Bai Mengyan gently wriggled in his arms, finding a more comfortable position.

Shen Mo's hand, which was resting on her lower back, suddenly froze.

"Don't move!"

She groggily raised her head, her pouting lips revealing a hint of confusion.

Suddenly, she thought of something, and her face quickly flushed red.

"I...I..."

Seeing her stammering, Shen Mo gently pinched her waist with his hand. Even through the thin fabric of her school uniform, he could still clearly feel her warm body temperature.

"Don't be afraid, your brother Mo isn't that impatient!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Mengyan's eyes widened suddenly, and she stared straight into his eyes.

Then she got up and kissed Shen Mo. After a long while, their lips parted, but her face, flushed red, remained unusually firm.

"Brother Mo, I'm not afraid. You're not worried, but I am!"

Shen Mo gently stroked her lips with his fingertips, the soft yet burning sensation causing his emotions to surge uncontrollably.

"good!"