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

Li Qin curled up in Shen Mo's arms, filled with deep confusion and a hint of resentment.

Because of the game battles she had played during that period, she felt that her gaming skills were lacking.

Therefore, she studied and prepared for this new round of online games for a long time in advance.

I was hoping to at least make some progress this time.

Who would have thought that they would still be crushed?

She discovered that it had nothing to do with gaming skills anymore; it was purely a lack of talent.

……

Shen Mo gently kissed her forehead.

"Are you only just realizing how powerful I am?"

His voice carried a hint of laziness and teasing.

Li Qin turned around, hugged him face to face, and unconsciously drew circles in front of him with her fingers.

Who called you just now?

Her voice was muffled, slightly sticky, and carried a hint of a woman's intuition.

Shen Mo glanced at the silent phone on the bedside table and answered casually.

"Your twin sister."

Li Qin's body stiffened abruptly, then she raised her head, glared at him, and patted his arm.

"Does Bai Lu know you're making up stories about her like this?"

Since she joined Mohen, troublemaking netizens have started to tease the three of them, calling them "Mohen Triplets" and "Mohen Three Flowers".

She had initially thought it was a joke, but hearing it from Shen Mo now, she sensed a different meaning.

"Isn't that what everyone calls you outside?"

Shen Mo laughed nonchalantly, tightened his arms, and pulled her closer to him.

"You do look somewhat similar from certain angles, but you are both good-looking in your own way."

Looking at his teasing expression, Li Lin suddenly had a comparative thought. She smiled at him sideways, her tone carrying a hint of probing and coquettishness that she herself was unaware of.

"Would you dare tease Tongtong like that?"

This question is a bit tricky and also a bit oversteps its bounds.

This is different from what she initially said, that it was only a relationship within the film crew.

Li Yitong is special; she is the "official wife" whom Li Yitong is unwilling to truly confront.

Upon hearing this, Shen Mo raised an eyebrow slightly, his eyes reflecting her feigned composure.

Instead of backing away, he moved even closer until his warm breath brushed against her lips.

"Who says I wouldn't dare?"

Li Qin's heart skipped a beat at his approach, her face flushed, and her earlier tentative thoughts vanished instantly.

She looked away and let out a weak "heh..." through her nose.

"Okay, Li Qin."

Shen Mo deliberately dragged out his words, hooking a strand of her sweaty hair with his finger and playing with it around his fingertip, his eyes filled with a mischievous smile.

"Looks like you've had a good rest; you even have the energy to provoke me now?"

"I don't……"

Li Qin subconsciously denied it, but was flustered by the light burning in his eyes.

Shen Mo's hand slowly moved down, causing her skin to tremble slightly.

"Didn't Sister Lin learn a lot of game skills?"

"How about we give them both a try?"

"After all, playing more games will improve your skills!"

"Don't--!"

Li Qin's voice softened instantly.

She tried to curl up and hide, but his hands held her firmly in his embrace.

She finally realized, belatedly, how unwise it was to provoke Shen Mo.

The moonlight outside the window shifted subtly, further fragmenting the hazy room.

In the moment before his consciousness faded, Li Lin made up his mind that he would never be so reckless again.

The road to learning is long and arduous...

Improving gaming skills takes time and effort.

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After Shen Mo carried Li Lin to wash up, she lay back down on the bed, too exhausted to even move a finger.

Like a lazy cat curled up beside him, she quietly closed her eyes, savoring the lingering charm in her mind.

Shen Mo then picked up his phone, which he had just ignored. The screen lit up, showing a missed call from Bai Lu and a series of WeChat messages.

He clicked on it and saw a dozen pictures and several voice messages.

"Twenty Your Life On" has been released, and Bai Lu, Meng Ziyi, and Dilraba have been running around doing various promotional activities these past few days.

As a TV series created by the original team behind "A Little Reunion", "Twenty Your Life On" garnered a lot of attention even before its release.

She had just finished recording Happy Camp and returned to the hotel, and she originally wanted to share it with Shen Mo.

But then she thought that Shen Mo, who was now filming "Nirvana in Fire," was probably busy filming if he didn't answer the phone.

So I sent some text and photos over to offer some comfort.

Shen Mo could imagine the slight disappointment Bai Lu felt when her desire to share was interrupted as she sent these messages.

He glanced at Li Qin beside him. Her breathing was even, but her slightly trembling eyelashes betrayed the fact that she was not asleep.

He lowered his head and gently kissed her smooth shoulder, speaking with a hint of teasing in his affection.

"I'll make a phone call to your sister."

Li Qin didn't speak or open her eyes; she simply snuggled deeper into his arms.

Shen Mo smiled and dialed Bai Lu's number.

The call was answered after only one ring, and Bai Lu's clear, slightly anxious voice came from the other end.

"Brother Mo!"

The joy in his voice was undisguised.

"Yeah, just finished. I saw your message."

"You must be exhausted today? How did the recording of Happy Camp go?"

"Not tired at all!"

Bai Lu's voice immediately perked up, and she started talking non-stop.

"Today was so much fun!"

"Teacher He and the others took such good care of us."

"During the game segment, Meng Ziyi was paired with Na Jie. She was completely bewildered and slow to react, but she provided the most laughs of the entire show."

"She was still muttering 'Why is she acting stupid again' as she got downstairs..."

"And then there's Dilraba. When she was playing that rapid-fire question and answer game, she got so flustered that she blurted out both Northern Xinjiang dialect and Northeastern dialect without even realizing it. I'm telling you, it was so cute!"

She spoke quickly and vividly, describing the scene.

As Shen Mo listened, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, and Bai Lu's animated expression seemed to appear before his eyes.

"And you?"

"Me? I'm perfectly fine!"

Bai Lu's tone carried a hint of smugness.

"I came from Running Man, I'm very familiar with this kind of variety show rhythm!"

"I even helped Meng Ziyi out of that awkward situation."

"Well, sometimes I still think about it..."

Her voice suddenly lowered, and the last few words were mumbled, but Shen Mo could clearly feel her dependence and longing even through the phone line.

Just then, Li Lin, who was nestled in Shen Mo's arms, suddenly stirred.

She kept her eyes closed, but a soft, boneless hand quietly reached up.

Her fingertips, still carrying the coolness and fragrance of her bath, gently traced the edge of the sheet in front of Shen Mo.

The movements were light and slow, with a hint of deliberate teasing.

Shen Mo's breath hitched, and his gaze fell on Li Qin's beautiful face, which was so close to his.

She closed her eyes, appearing serene, but her hands were actually darting around under the sheets, and the smile on her lips was almost impossible to suppress.

Shen Mo accurately caught her mischievous wrist, gently squeezed it, a gesture that was both a warning and an indulgence.

On the other end of the phone, Bai Lu didn't hear Shen Mo's immediate response and asked in confusion, "Feed?"

Shen Mo steadied his breathing and replied to the person on the other end of the phone, his voice still calm and smiling.

"How many days off did you take from filming 'Goodbye Mr. Loser'? Is filming going smoothly?"

He skillfully steered the conversation back to her work.

Bai Lu didn't ask any further about the brief silence just now.

"I took three days off."

"Brother Mo, let me tell you! Ma Dongmei is so funny..."

"Brother Teng even texted me today to ask how the promotion was going, and told me not to rush back to the set, he's buying me some time."

She chattered on about the care and concern she received from her seniors.

Over here, Li Lin's hand was being held, but he still wouldn't behave.

She closed her eyes, tilted her face up, and deliberately let her warm breath brush against Shen Mo's jaw and Adam's apple, bringing a slight tickle.

She even gave a very soft "humph," expressing her dissatisfaction and provocation at having his attention diverted.

Shen Mo's heart fluttered at her little gesture, feeling both amused and helpless.

He tightened his arms, holding the restless person in his arms even closer, and lowered his head to rub his chin against the top of her head.

Then he continued talking on the phone.

"Publicity is publicity, but you still need to take care of your health. Don't just keep having fun like that. I can hear your voice is a little hoarse."

His concern was as meticulous as ever, and to Bai Lu it was a comforting warmth.

"Okay, I've been drinking plenty of water!"

Bai Lu's voice softened, carrying a sweet feeling of being cared for.

"Brother Mo, you work hard filming too."

She paused for a moment, then said, "Don't overwork yourself."

"Um."

Shen Mo responded, feeling Li Qin in his arms pinch him again, seemingly because of Bai Lu's concern.

A hint of a smile flashed across his eyes as he deliberately spoke into the phone.

"Don't worry, someone will take care of you."

Bai Lu assumed it was her assistant Zhou Xueting taking care of her, nodded, and said nothing more.

Li Lin understood, and stiffened in his arms for a moment before relaxing, as if admitting defeat, and stopped acting strangely.

But then she started wriggling all over him like a caterpillar, a triumphant and sweet smile playing on her lips.

After chatting for a few more minutes and telling Bai Lu to get some rest, Shen Mo hung up the phone.

The room fell silent again. Shen Mo put his phone aside and looked down at the person in his arms.

Li Lin's long eyelashes trembled, but she wouldn't open them.

Shen Mo chuckled softly and gently pinched her earlobe with his fingers.

"Have you had enough? Hmm?"

"If I wasn't worried you wouldn't be able to film tomorrow, I would have made sure you couldn't get out of bed tonight!"

Li Lin slowly opened her eyes, her eyes still glistening with tears, reflecting the bedside lamp, clear yet carrying a hint of languid allure.

She glared at him weakly, her gaze more like reproach than a glare.

"snort……"

"You're just taking advantage of the fact that I'm not going to hold it against you."

Her voice was hoarse, and her lips were pursed high.

"Even though I don't want to argue, you can't make a phone call in front of me."

Shen Mo didn't speak, but lowered his head and kissed her forehead, then the tip of her nose, and finally her lips with a gentle and lingering kiss.

"But now I belong only to you."

Li Qin adjusted to a more comfortable position in his arms, closed her eyes, and murmured.

"You're just trying to fool me."

After a long while, she suddenly spoke up and asked in a low voice.

"You're just trying to fool me."

After a long while, she suddenly spoke up and asked in a low voice.

"If I were to call you this late one day... would you answer?"

Shen Mo suddenly raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Is there someone else around?"

Li Lin rolled her eyes at him and said irritably.

"Nobody's here!"

Shen Mo chuckled, pulled her closer, and his mischievous laughter rang out above her head.

"Someone else answered!"

Answer all your calls!

Li Qin turned her head away and snorted, but the curve of her lips was unmistakable.

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The filming of "Nirvana in Fire" continued as scheduled the next day.

Under Shen Mo's guidance, the script for this TV series has undergone several revisions.

Although it is still set in a female-oriented genre, at least some of the overly brainless and idiotic elements have been eliminated.

When Li Qin learned that Shen Mo had arranged for her to play the female lead in such a big-budget production, and that it was even her second collaboration with him, she was shocked.

The sweetness in her heart was almost overflowing, which led to her preparing to rejoin the crew and heading straight to Shen Mo's room.

On the other hand, Zhang Ruonan's proactive communication on WeChat made Shen Mo see her ambition, so he simply pulled her in to play a cameo role.

Qin Banruo, a strategist in the Prince Yu's mansion.

She has a delicate, innocent face, and she looks quite charming in period costume.

Moreover, the character Qin Banruo appears to be weak and delicate.

In reality, he is ruthless and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

A typical example of someone who appears innocent but is actually cunning.

In Shen Mo's opinion, she didn't even need to act this role much; Zhang Xiaobai could bring it to life perfectly simply by immersing herself in the character.

While Shen Mo was filming "Nirvana in Fire"...

Several other dramas by Mohen have also been launched.

Filming for "Goodbye Mr. Loser" started earlier, but now that "Twenty Your Life On" has been released, Bai Lu and Meng Ziyi have only been briefly brought out to promote the film.

Actually, Shen Mo had some considerations when he cast Bai Lu in this role.

The character of Ma Dongmei is portrayed more during her student days in the film, and from this perspective, Bai Lu's image is more suitable.

As for Ma Dongmei's appearance after she grows up, she can simply have her made up.

Moreover, Bai Lu is indeed much more popular than the original actress, which may bring some unexpected benefits.

Besides, why not let our own people act in movies that have high box office returns? That's the most important thing.

The same principle applies to Sister Meng's role.

On the other hand, Dilraba's new drama "Diamond Lover" was actually discussed by Shen Mo and Li Yitong at the beginning, whether to let her play the role again.

But later, considering that this was, after all, her first role that successfully broke out of the public eye, it was very suitable for her at this stage.

However, if she is to star in the role, the script must be revised.

The story was changed to focus on Gao Wen as the female lead, telling the tale of her falling from the top of her career after being betrayed by her ex-boyfriend, only to be rescued by the male lead.

The original Mi Duo became her best friend and a supporting character, catalyzing and driving the story forward.

The male lead is Bai Yu, who was recently signed by Yang Tianzhen. The second male and female leads are Han Dongjun and Jin Daxi, who were given to Tang Ren, since Tang Ren is also one of the limited partners of Mohen Fund.