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

The door closed gently, and the suite was warm and cozy, keeping out the cold outside temperature.

As soon as Shen Mo sat down on the sofa in the living room after taking off his heavy coat, a weight suddenly sank beside him.

Bai Lu walked over quickly without any hesitation, letting go of all tension and awkwardness, and naturally leaned on his shoulder.

She even let out a satisfied sigh.

The excitement, tension, anxiety, and unease that had accumulated tonight seemed to find an outlet in this moment.

Li Lin, who was walking from the kitchen to get a wine glass, was slightly taken aback when she saw this scene.

A clear look of surprise and displeasure flashed across his cool face, only to be quickly replaced by a deeper, more complex emotion.

She seemed surprised that Bai Lu would be so direct, so...undisguised.

He picked up the champagne bottle that Shen Mo had placed aside, and the corkscrew was stuck on the bottle opening.

"Bang—"

The crisp sound of the bottle opening was particularly loud in the quiet suite, accompanied by a small amount of foam overflowing from the bottle opening.

The sound startled Bai Lu awake, causing her to instantly jump away from Shen Mo's shoulder.

He sat up straight, his cheeks flushed red, his eyes filled with panic and frustration, his big eyes secretly glancing at Li Lin who was wiping the bottle opening.

Oh my god, how could she forget that Sister Lin is still here!

Were we too presumptuous just now?

Will Sister Lin have guessed her relationship with Brother Mo?

Li Qin's expression remained unchanged, as if he had not noticed anything unusual.

She slowly poured the wine into three stemmed glasses.

"Come on, let's celebrate!"

She first handed a glass to Bai Lu, who looked slightly embarrassed, then to Shen Mo, and finally picked up a glass for herself.

Congratulations on winning awards!

She smiled, raised her glass, and glanced at the two of them.

"Congratulations!"

Bai Lu quickly echoed loudly, trying to cover up her earlier lapse in composure.

After saying that, she tilted her head back and took a big gulp. The cold wine, with bubbles, slid down her throat, making her cough involuntarily.

Shen Mo also raised his glass and took a sip. Looking at Bai Lu, who was sitting somewhat restless beside him, he couldn't help but smile.

The initial awkwardness was gradually washed away by alcohol and deliberately chosen topics over a few drinks.

Bai Lu initially sat upright, but as the alcohol took effect, a feeling of warmth and relaxation spread.

She unconsciously began to lean her body towards Shen Mo and then rested her head on his arm.

The alcohol flushed her cheeks, and her eyes became moist with the effects of the alcohol and relaxation.

When she looked up, her eyes were fixed on Shen Mo without any attempt to hide the sweetness and dependence in them.

In this relaxed atmosphere fueled by alcohol, she was too lazy to pretend that intimacy, which was no longer a secret, anymore.

She didn't care whether Li Qin would find out, or rather, she quite wanted Li Qin to find out.

She didn't like that sneaky feeling.

At first, Li Qin was able to maintain a fairly proper smile.

But gradually, her gaze lingered more and more on Bai Lu.

She turned to look at Shen Mo and couldn't help but pout.

Shen Mo noticed Li Lin's gaze, and even saw that her fingers, which were gripping the stem of the cup, tightened slightly and turned white.

He felt somewhat helpless about Bai Lu's current dizzy dependence, but he didn't want to refuse her.

Li Qin poured himself another glass of wine in a sullen voice and drank it down in one gulp.

The bitterness and discomfort that had been suppressed by reason slowly surfaced in my heart under the influence of alcohol, and my chest felt increasingly tight.

She lowered her eyes, staring at the refilled glass of wine, watching the bubbles rise and burst in the glass, her heart filled with endless complex emotions.

Slowly, she raised her eyes, her gaze lingering on Shen Mo's profile.

Suddenly, Bai Lu closed her eyes and rested her head on Shen Mo's shoulder, smacking her pink lips twice.

Li Qin glanced at her, then stared intently at something, frowning.

He then placed the wine glass in his hand directly on the coffee table, making a soft "tap" sound.

She crossed her arms over her chest, said nothing, and simply looked at Shen Mo quietly.

Shen Mo glanced at Bai Lu beside him, shook his head helplessly, and sighed.

He then looked at Li Lin and opened his right hand.

Li Qin naturally understood what he meant, but she decisively tilted her head and let out a soft hum.

Seeing this, Shen Mo's lips curled into a slight smile; he knew that Li Qin wasn't really angry.

He gently patted the sofa to his right, drawing her attention, and then tilted his head slightly in acknowledgment.

Li Qin crossed her arms and tilted her head back again.

However, after thinking for a while, she still got up and walked over, sitting down to Shen Mo's right.

The distance between them suddenly shortened, and her cool fragrance, mixed with a faint scent of champagne, wafted into Shen Mo's nose.

Shen Mo picked up his wine glass and gently clinked it against hers. As they looked at each other, smiles appeared on their lips at the same time.

She took a small sip, and just as she was about to close her eyes and savor the taste, a hand suddenly landed on her waist.

The familiar, warm hand made her tremble slightly, and she turned her head to glare at him with seductive eyes.

Shen Mo took it as receiving a signal and gradually tightened his grip on her arm.

Li Lin put down his wine glass, slowly relaxed his body, and gently pressed his palm against Shen Mo's body.

He pinched her waist, earning him a glare from Li Qin.

"You got off easy."

Shen Mo chuckled, leaned forward, and gently kissed her forehead.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Shen Mo embraced the two of them and slowly leaned back against the sofa chair.

Bai Lu was on his left shoulder, and Li Lin was on his right. He sat in the middle, surrounded by the warmth of two different textures and fragrances.

The effects of the champagne seemed to finally hit my head, bringing a slight dizziness.

The air in the room seemed to freeze again, with only soothing music flowing from the phone.

Li Qin leaned quietly against his shoulder, not looking at Bai Lu who seemed to be asleep opposite her, but simply closed her eyes quietly.

Her profile appeared serene and beautiful under the dim light, but her slightly trembling eyelashes betrayed her turbulent emotions.

After a long while, Li Qin sat up straight and raised her head.

"Please carry her into the bedroom. It's not comfortable for her to sleep sitting up like this. She can rest better in the bedroom on the bed."

Shen Mo nodded, put his left arm around Bai Lu's waist, hooked his right arm around her knee, and carried her into a bedroom led by Li Lin.

Help her take off her shoes and socks, cover her with a blanket, and tuck the blanket in.

Then he gently closed the door and went out.

Shen Mo rubbed his temples, a mixture of exhaustion and relief welling up inside him.

Finally, one of them has been temporarily settled.

He turned around, only to be met with a pair of unusually bright eyes.

Li Qin stood behind him, her eyes revealing her undisguised emotions.

In the blink of an eye, a hazy, intoxicating atmosphere filled the air, and with each breath, the pent-up heat from the entire night burst forth.

Before Shen Mo could speak, Li Lin suddenly reached out and grabbed the front of his shirt.

Then, without hesitation, she tiptoed and precisely kissed his lips.

These soft, champagne-scented lips possess an undeniable strength.

Shen Mo was jolted back slightly by the sudden attack, his back hitting the cold door with a soft thud.

The sound was so clear in the dead of night that it stunned the two of them instantly.

Fortunately, Bai Lu didn't make any noise in the bedroom.

After a few seconds of silence, Li Qin's soft lips launched another aggressive attack, and she even clumsily tried to pry open his teeth.

Between their alternating breaths, their breaths were hot and disordered, and the cool, subtle fragrance emanating from her body mingled with the sweet scent of champagne, creating a dizzying sense of conflict.

Shen Mo slowly raised his hand and wrapped it around her slender waist. With his other hand, he gently cupped the back of her head, his fingertips sinking into her soft hair.

He took the initiative and deepened the kiss.

He responded to the complex emotions she had suppressed all day.

Just as the kiss deepened, Li Qin suddenly leaped up, hanging on his waist.

Caught off guard, Shen Mo staggered half a step as she pulled him along. He instinctively reached out and caught her, his hand firmly gripping her soft buttocks.

This position brought their bodies together so tightly that they were even more inseparable than during their previous kiss.

Li Qin wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, her flushed face pressed against his cheek.

Hot breath sprayed onto his sensitive ear, sending a shiver down his spine.

For a moment, the only sound in the empty living room was their heavy breathing.

Li Qin turned her head slightly. Her lips were almost touching his ear.

His voice was slightly hoarse and breathless, with a slight tremor.

"Carry me over there."

Shen Mo looked up and followed the direction she was pointing into another bedroom.

"Click—"

The door closed.

In the dimly lit room, her eyes shimmered with tears.

The bedside lamp was turned on, and under its warm light, the coldness of the daytime had faded from her face, and her eyes were filled with a dreamy look on her flushed cheeks.

The celebration tonight is just the beginning.

Shen Mo gently held Li Qin, who was clinging to him, as they lay down on the bed.

Her hazy eyes were fixed on Shen Mo's face, her arms wrapped around his neck, refusing to let go.

Their foreheads were pressed together, so close that they could see the light and shadow and the excitement in each other's eyes.

Shen Mo's hand remained gently on her waist. Even through the thin knitted sweater, I could feel the temperature of her skin and her slight trembling.

Their breaths mingled and gradually grew warmer, carrying a cool body fragrance and the aroma of champagne.

"Amo..."

She whispered his name, her hazy gaze savoring his eyebrows, nose, and finally settling on his lips, which were slightly red from her kisses.

She extended her index finger, the cool tip gently touching his lower lip, slowly tracing the lip line.

"Just now," she said softly, almost in a dream, "I was jealous!"

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

"I'm sorry, I don't know how to handle this situation either."

She shook her head and stared at him.

"I was too greedy."

She paused, her cheeks flushed with a captivating blush, her eyes glistening with emotion. .

"I've already said it, it's only for the film crew."

"I can still hold back in front of Tongtong."

"But Bai Lu also flaunts herself in front of me, getting close to you and possessing you. I find that I still can't stand it."

"So," Shen Mo said, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"You got her drunk, dumped her next door, and got revenge on her?"

Shen Mo's answer exposed her little scheme, and a sly glint flashed in her eyes.

She nestled her cheek into his palm and gently rubbed it against him.

"I want her to know that her little schemes are no match for me."

Nuonuo's words carried the weariness and authenticity that came from shedding her pretense.

"Would you hate me for being like this?"

"You hate it?" He frowned slightly and gently kissed her pink lips.

"The real you, the you who truly likes me."

"How could I possibly hate it?"

She reached out and touched Shen Mo's face, gently brushing away the stray hairs that had fallen across his forehead.

All eyes refocused on his face.

"I watched her cling to you, completely oblivious to my presence, as if it were the most natural thing in the world..."

"I suddenly don't want to follow any of the production crew's rules anymore."

She gave a self-deprecating laugh, a laugh that seemed somewhat fragile in the warm light.

"Now, you belong to me."

Shen Mo's heart was slightly stung by these words. He tightened his arms and pulled her closer into his embrace.

He let her press her cheek against his chest, listening to his steady yet rapid heartbeat.

"Did you hear that?"

He placed a light kiss on the top of her head. "We've never had any limitations."

My heart will race for you.

Li Qin smiled, remained quiet in his arms for a few seconds, then suddenly tilted her head back, her eyes shining brightly.

"Now, I want to see just how fast your heart can beat."

Her seemingly teasing tone, but the slight tremor in her voice betrayed a hint of nervousness.

After all, there was someone sleeping next door.

Shen Mo didn't answer, but gave her the answer she wanted through his actions.

He lowered his head and kissed her again.

The kiss lasted a long time, until both of them were breathless, at which point he separated them slightly.

Then it slowly moved from the corner of her lips to her earlobe, to her slender neck, and then to her fair collarbone.

The hand around her waist slowly moved upwards, skillfully untying the restraints, and a white ribbon floated up from the air and landed on the ground.

Li Lin raised her head, her shimmering eyes staring blankly at the ceiling, her hair cascading loosely on the pillow.

A cool breeze swept over her slender body, and the warmth of Shen Mo's lips brought a tingling sensation that went straight to her mind.

She tightly hugged the head that was causing trouble in front of her.

Shen Mo felt the perfect softness and the lingering fragrance fill his nostrils.

Gently cover it, and it can be held in one hand.

Her fingers were clasped on his back, the tips of which were slightly white.

The feeling of fulfillment and warmth captivated her.

She felt warmth and received love, and her eyes suddenly welled up with tears.

Her throat felt itchy, and she couldn't help but open her mouth and let out a soft moan.

Then she buried her face deeply in the crook of his neck, the familiar scent lingering in her nose.

Very comfortable.

Outside the window late at night, the traffic is still bustling.

Traffic was increasing, with cars speeding past at high speeds, filling the entire night with a fast-paced lifestyle.

Li Qin gritted her teeth, frowned, and closed her eyes, not wanting to speak.

Shen Mo held her close, feeling her warm breath on the side of his neck.

The tingling sensation from having her earlobe bitten made her temporarily forget the change in rhythm.

Seemingly sensing her vulnerability, Shen Mo moved his hand to her back.

One pat after another, gently soothing and patting.

However, the constant noise from the cars speeding past outside the window still lingered in my ears.

Li Qin suddenly raised her head and bit Shen Mo's shoulder.

Shen Mo suddenly froze.

He did not feel distressed by the pain in his shoulder.

He simply looked at her with concern, then frowned slightly.

He reached out and stroked her cheek, a wave of pity and annoyance washing over him.

The cars speeding recklessly past the window were simply too much, completely disregarding the feelings of those around them.

Damn it!

Li Qin slowly loosened his jaw.

She trembled slightly and then hugged Shen Mo tightly.

The water glass on the bedside table wobbled and fell to the floor, spilling tea and wetting a patch of floor.

Shen Mo and Li Lin looked at each other at the same time.

Ignoring Shen Mo's wicked smile, her face was filled with endless embarrassment and anger.

After a long while, her emotions gradually calmed down, and she leaned weakly back against Shen Mo's chest.

However, a trace of resentment still lingered in those wet eyes.

Shen Mo pursed his lips, adjusted his posture, and held her even tighter in his arms.

The two of them nestled together quietly, neither of them speaking.

The glow of the bedside lamp cast their intertwined shadows on the wall, quiet and harmonious.

Li Qin reached out and grabbed his hand, interlocking their fingers.

After a long while, she finally recovered and spoke softly.

"Amo, you should rest."

A sly glint flashed in her eyes.

"I'll do it."