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

Only one bedside lamp was on in the bedroom, casting a hazy glow over the room.

The two lay quietly on the bed.

Bai Lu lowered her eyes slightly, the blush on her cheeks still lingering, adding to her delicate beauty under the warm light.

Shen Mo's kiss gently landed on her forehead, brushed across her burning eyelids and delicate nose, and finally settled on her slightly pursed lips.

He gently cupped her cheeks, tenderly gazing at her smooth face and furrowed brows.

"Thank you for your hard work today, our chef."

"This dinner was delicious, I really enjoyed it."

"These gifts, put together, are simply perfect."

Bai Lu looked up and met his deep eyes, where the tenderness almost drowned her.

She gently shook her head, wanting to say something, but a strange feeling made her let out a soft moan.

He gently pressed his thumb against her lips, silencing her.

"No need to speak."

"Let me take a good look at my gift."

He reached out and stroked the bright red bow, then slowly moved downwards.

Following the rise and fall of that long "necklace," it then stopped at the cute belly button.

The itchy sensation brought a tiny shiver to his pores, accompanied by the undulating movements of his palm.

Bai Lu's shyness surged again, mixed with an even stronger sweetness.

Shen Mo slowly leaned down and kissed her lips again.

Bai Lu closed her eyes, feeling him carefully tracing the shape of her lips.

Her hand instinctively reached up to his shoulder, responding awkwardly yet sincerely.

The two separated only when their breathing became slightly erratic.

Their foreheads touched again, and Shen Mo gently brushed his nose against her cheek, his eyes filled with deep affection.

"That gift..."

Bai Lu's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, tinged with a slight pant and shyness. Her eyes glanced at the pajamas beside her, where a "gift" was hidden in the pocket.

Shen Mo followed her gaze and naturally understood what she was referring to.

He chuckled softly, a hint of pleasure and mockery in his voice.

"That one..."

He deliberately dragged out his words, and saw that Bai Lu's ears turned even redder.

"Since you've reluctantly accepted it, then I must reluctantly... take a look?"

"You... I hate you!"

Bai Lu was so embarrassed that she raised her hand to hit him, but he easily grabbed her wrist.

He pulled her hand to his lips and gently kissed it.

"That……"

"I'm going out now, will you change?"

Bai Lu's face was pressed against his chest. She secretly looked up at him, and when their eyes met, she subconsciously looked away.

Then he nodded heavily.

"Um."

"ber~"

She frowned slightly, and a blush spread across her face.

She reached into the pocket of her pajamas, touched the soft fabric, curled her fingertips, and pulled it out.

She adjusted the position of the necklace and then put the gift on properly for the first time.

The black mesh was delicate and translucent, like a pattern woven from mysterious vines that climbed over her body, dividing her fair skin beneath into several subtly visible geometric areas.

Under the warm yellow light, the skin beneath the lace mesh glowed with a soft sheen.

The black patterns cast soft shadows, rising and falling gently with each breath.

The black silk trim along the edges follows the natural curves of the body perfectly.

Along the graceful curve in front of you, it converges into an exquisite valley in the center.

Without the deliberate restraint, it is far more dramatic than mere skin.

Black makes the skin appear even more radiant, more attractive than pure white.

Lying back in Shen Mo's arms, Bai Lu's face was already burning hot.

"Brother Mo, am I...beautiful?"

His eyes were captivated by her delicate, jade-like beauty, and his dark eyes precisely captured the essence of her white petals.

"beautiful."

A surge of electricity coursed through Bai Lu's head, and she felt an overwhelming sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.

The black patterns and the gold necklace create a stunning combination.

It frantically summoned explosive thunder and scorching fire from the ground.

Even the most beautiful blossoms cannot compare to the jade-like trunk.

Open your eyes and all you see is starlight.

Her beauty was as radiant as the morning sun, and her skin as white as snow.

The scent of grass enters my dreams, and my heart is intoxicated.

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The morning sunlight silently filtered through the gaps in the curtains, casting soft dappled light on the floor.

A faint scent of last night's shower gel still lingered in the air.

Shen Mo's biological clock woke him up first.

The warm, soft body in his arms and the strands of hair scattered on his neck made him feel a little itchy.

Bai Lu was curled up in his arms, fast asleep.

Her cheek was pressed against his arm, her face flushed slightly, and her lips were slightly pouting.

The two overly tempting gifts had already been replaced last night after he took her to wash up.

At that moment, she was only wearing a white T-shirt, large enough to cover her thighs.

The neckline slipped diagonally to one side, revealing a small portion of her rounded shoulder and the clearly defined collarbone.

His arm was already a little numb from being used as a pillow by her, but he didn't want to pull it away at all, he just tightened his embrace slightly.

She didn't open her eyes immediately, but unconsciously snuggled closer to him, finding a more comfortable position, and then remained still.

Shen Mo couldn't help but chuckle, and Bai Lu finally opened her eyes groggily.

Her eyes, still misty from just waking up, blinked blankly for a while before she could make out the face in front of her.

Memories of last night flooded her mind with the morning light, and a faint pink blush appeared on her cheeks.

Good morning, Mengyan.

"Good morning... Brother Mo."

Bai Lu's voice was soft and slightly nasal.

She instinctively tried to shrink deeper into the blankets, but he held her tightly, preventing her from moving.

"Did you sleep well?"

He raised his free hand and gently brushed a few stray hairs from her cheek behind her ear.

Bai Lu shrank her neck, nodded, grinned foolishly, her gaze darting around, not daring to look him in the eye.

"Um... Brother Mo, what about you?"

"Is your arm... numb?"

She finally noticed that she had been resting her head on his arm the whole time.

"numb."

Shen Mo admitted it with a smile, but there was a hint of mischief in that smile.

"But I can't bear to move."

These words brought a touch of sweetness to Bai Lu's shyness.

She reached out and awkwardly touched his arm.

"I...I'll rub it for you."

Shen Mo took the opportunity to grab her hand and hold it in his palm.

"No need to knead. This is fine."

The two of them nestled together quietly, letting the sunlight move across their bodies.

After a while, Bai Lu seemed to fully wake up, her eyes darting around as she muttered softly.

"Brother Mo... I'm hungry."

Her tone carried a hint of coquetry.

"Oh?"

Shen Mo raised an eyebrow.

"Would Chef Bai like to show off his skills again and make me breakfast?"

Bai Lu immediately buried her face in his chest, and muffled sounds came out.

"Don't cook... I was so tired yesterday."

She then looked up at him with bright, mischievous eyes.

"Shall we order takeout?"

Looking at her cheeky yet adorable appearance, how could Shen Mo say anything bad about her?

He lowered his head and gave her a loud kiss on her smooth forehead.

"Okay, whatever you say. Order whatever you want to eat."

"yeah!"

Bai Lu gave a small cheer and immediately tried to get up to get her phone, but Shen Mo hooked her arm and pulled her back into his arms.

"What's the rush?"

"Lie down for another five minutes."

"But I'm hungry..."

"Shall I put some in your diaper first?"

As Shen Mo spoke, he lowered his head, accurately captured her lips, and pressed them against his own.

Bai Lu was stunned for a moment, then closed her eyes and responded obediently.

He only stepped back slightly when both of them were somewhat out of breath.

"Is that enough?"

He looked at her watery eyes and rosy cheeks, his eyes gleaming with the smugness of someone who had pulled off a prank.

"……not enough."

Bai Lu blushed, tilted her head back, and quickly pecked him on the lips again.

"That's enough, we can order takeout now!"

After saying that, she slipped out of his arms, jumped off the bed, and ran barefoot to the living room.

The top of her T-shirt bounced and swayed as she ran, revealing a pair of straight, fair legs at the bottom, which completely attracted Shen Mo's attention.

"Slow down, and wear slippers."

He raised his voice in a commanding tone, his affection for his child palpable.

"Okay!"

The sound came from the living room, mixed with her bright laughter.

"I'm back!"

Within ten seconds, she grabbed her phone and jumped back onto the bed, nestled back into his arms.

My fingers swipe rapidly across the phone screen, searching for a breakfast that suits my taste.

She quickly made her selection, submitted the order, tossed her phone aside, and leaned back into Shen Mo's arms, letting out a satisfied sigh.

After a moment of silence, she seemed to suddenly remember something.

Her fingers began to unconsciously draw circles on his chest, her tone seemingly casual, but her eyes secretly glancing at his face.

"Brother Mo..."

"Um?"

"Look, Sister Yitong, Sister Qin, and Xiaotian'er all acted in your play..."

"I want to too."

She raised her small face, pouted slightly, and looked at him pitifully, her crescent-shaped eyes filled with longing and expectation.

"I'd also like to act in a movie with you."

"Not a cameo, but the real male and female leads."

Listening to her sweet, coquettish voice, the sincerity in her soft tone, a knowing smile flashed across Shen Mo's eyes.

He didn't answer immediately, his fingers gently stroking her hair as several alternatives flashed through his mind.

Suitable for Bai Lu, with good chemistry as a couple, and able to bring out her unique qualities...

Soon, a name clearly emerged.

He lowered his head, met her anxious gaze, and slowly began to speak.

"Actually, there's a project where I've always felt the female lead would be perfect for you."

"Really?"

Bai Lu's eyes lit up instantly.

"What kind of drama is it? Historical? Modern? What genre?"

"A modern drama, combining campus life with urban settings, featuring light comedy and e-sports elements."

Shen Mo described her while observing her reaction.

"The female protagonist is a beautiful and academically gifted student majoring in computer science, and also a top player in the game."

"Personality... generous and cheerful, straightforward and dashing, a bit boyish, and very pure and persistent in matters of the heart."

"She has a great figure, with a curvy figure."

Bai Lu listened intently, and the more she listened, the more it seemed to make sense.

Shen Mo smiled slightly, revealing the answer.

"Love O2O, the novel of the same name by Gu Man."

"I think you're perfect for the female lead, Bei Weiwei."

"Bei Weiwei..."

Bai Lu murmured the name repeatedly, her mind already automatically assuming it.

A top student, a gaming expert, and a cool and collected personality...

These qualities gave her a strange sense of connection.

"Gu Man's novels... I think I've heard of them before, they're very sweet!"

"Yes, it's very sweet."

Shen Mo affirmed, tapping the tip of her nose with his fingertip.

"Moreover, this role doesn't require complex acting skills that involve deep suffering and resentment; what's needed is naturalness, liveliness, and..."

He paused, his smile deepening.

"It has a certain vibrancy that's somewhat similar to your own personality. What do you think?"

Bai Lu nodded vigorously without hesitation.

"I think it's a good idea! I love this concept! It sounds really interesting!"

She excitedly rubbed against him and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"And the male lead? Is it you? It has to be you, Brother Mo!"

Shen Mo caught her steadily, looking at her excited little face so close to his.

"The male protagonist of the original novel, Xiao Nai, is a computer science genius, a campus heartthrob, with a cold exterior but a cunning interior, and he is also a top player in the game."

"A genius, the school heartthrob, aloof yet cunning..."

"Do you think this persona is similar to mine?"

"Wow, this kind of character design..."

Bai Lu blinked, poked Shen Mo's chest with her finger, and her smile became sly and expectant.

"Brother Mo, who else but you can create this male lead character?"

"Besides you, I can't think of anyone else as perfect as my brother Mo!"

Shen Mo caught her mischievous fingers and held them in his palm.

"If it weren't me, would you still be acting?"

Bai Lu giggled, leaned forward, and gave him a light kiss on the lips.

"I won't act. If it's not Brother Mo, I absolutely won't act!"

Shen Mo smiled slightly, giving her a satisfactory answer.

"Don't worry, I'm the male lead."

"The project has already been registered and approved, and it was originally planned that the two of us would star in it."

"Filming should begin around the New Year."

"Very good!"

Bai Lu cheered and was so happy she almost rolled around on the bed.

She tilted her head back and gave him another loud kiss on the lips.

"It's a promise, Brother Mo!"

"Next year, 'Love O2O' will star Bei Weiwei and Xiao Nai!"

"Okay! It's a deal."

Shen Mo smiled and responded to her kiss, pulling the excited woman even closer.

"When can I have the script? I want to take a look at it in advance so I can prepare properly."

"No rush."

Shen Mo patted her back reassuringly.

"During this time, you should focus on recording the second season of Running Man and consolidate your popularity. The popularity of Running Man has been rising recently, and I think the ratings are already at 4%."

"If you have some free time, you can play some games to get a feel for it, so that you don't mess up your acting when you're actually playing games."

"Playing games? That's something I'm good at!"

Bai Lu answered confidently.

"Although I didn't play much before, I have an amazing learning ability!"

"For Bei Weiwei's sake, I can quickly become a master!"

Seeing her high spirits, Shen Mo couldn't help but chuckle.

"You don't need to actually become a top expert; the main thing is to experience that state and mindset."

"We can discuss the specifics in more detail once the script is finished."

"Um!"

Bai Lu nodded obediently, her heart already filled with this unexpected and wonderful plan.

To be able to play a couple with Brother Mo, and with such an interesting role and story.

She's already starting to look forward to it.

"Ding-dong!"

Doorbell rang.

"Your takeout is here!"

Bai Lu's eyes lit up, and she tried to get up again.

"I'll go get it."

Shen Mo pressed her down, got up himself, put on his bathrobe, and went to open the door.

Bai Lu lay on the bed, watching his back, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart.

She picked up her phone, searched for "Love O2O", and added the novel to her bookshelf.

Seeing the original description and the love expressed in the readers' comments, her smile grew wider and wider.

By this time next year, she might be able to appear on screen as "Bei Weiwei" alongside her "Xiao Nai".

Just thinking about it makes my heart race and fills me with motivation.