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

When Shen Mo entered the film set, the final lighting preparations were underway.

He immediately spotted Bai Lu standing in front of a row of bookshelves, tiptoeing slightly.

A simple shirt dress, its silhouette bathed in soft light, exudes a clean, student-like charm.

Those bright eyes kept glancing towards the entrance, clearly keeping an eye on his arrival.

Eyes facing each other.

Bai Lu's eyes suddenly lit up, then she quickly turned back to focus on the bookshelf, but the barely suppressed smile on her lips betrayed her feelings.

Director Lin Yufen saw Shen Mo and called out to him.

"Shen Mo is here! Okay, let's go through the seating arrangement. Weiwei, come over here from over there, take out a book, and then..."

Following the director's instructions, Bai Lu walked into the shot from off-camera, carrying several books, stopped at the designated spot, and reached out to grab the book that was marked.

Of course, according to the script, she wouldn't be able to reach it.

Bai Lu tried to straighten her arm, but her fingertips were still some distance from the book.

As she frowned slightly, a hand with distinct knuckles reached over her head and precisely took the book.

Shen Mo had already entered the frame from the other side and easily took the book down for her.

Bai Lu turned around in surprise, only to meet Shen Mo's gaze.

Acting usually doesn't involve much emotion, but Shen Mo's eyes at this moment naturally carried a hint of tenderness and doting.

Is this the one?

Unlike his gaze, his tone of voice was calm and even, just like Xiao Nai's.

"Thanks."

Bai Lu took it and thanked him according to the script, but her gaze lingered on his face for a second longer, and her ears felt slightly hot.

Mo Ge is so handsome, his gaze is almost mesmerizing.

Indeed, deciding to work with Brother Mo as the male and female lead in a drama was the best decision I ever made.

"Great! That feels great!"

Lin Yufen's voice came over.

"Keep this rhythm and distance. Lulu, hold the book to your chest, look a little embarrassed, and pretend to be calm."

"Shen Mo, just walk away naturally and go to that seat over there."

Shen Mo nodded and turned to walk to a seat in the reading area next to him.

As she passed by Bai Lu, she whispered a sentence in a voice only the two of them could hear.

"Mengyan, the way you were reaching for the book just now was quite cute."

Bai Lu's fingers tightened slightly as she held the book, but she still maintained the composed expression that Bei Weiwei was trying to maintain.

She only managed to glare at him secretly when she was turned to the side and facing the camera.

However, her eyes, though seemingly innocent, were not dangerous at all; rather, they appeared more like a coquettish pout.

Filming has officially begun.

"A!"

On screen, Bai Lu portrayed the nervousness, embarrassment, and feigned composure of a young girl encountering a campus heartthrob with remarkable nuance.

Shen Mo's portrayal of Xiao Nai perfectly captured the essence of a campus heartthrob.

After a scene was filmed smoothly, the director shouted "Cut!" with satisfaction.

The two instantly relaxed from their roles.

Staff members stepped forward to tidy up the props and set up the lighting, preparing for the next shot.

Shen Mo walked towards the lounge, and Bai Lu naturally followed, sitting down in the chair next to him.

He took the water from Hehe, unscrewed the cap, and placed it in front of Shen Mo first.

Zhou Xueting stood there awkwardly, holding an open bottle of mineral water in her hand.

Bai Lu took the bottle of water from Zhou Xueting and said thank you with a smile.

When she was with Shen Mo, she always subconsciously thought of herself as the little assistant she used to be.

Whenever she was by Shen Mo's side, taking care of him was something she always did naturally; it was just a habit.

"Just now, you deliberately moved half a step too early."

Bai Lu leaned close to Shen Mo's ear and whispered accusations, her eyes full of amusement.

"Isn't this helping you?"

Shen Mo picked up the script, flipped through it casually, and turned to raise an eyebrow at her.

"Look at your genuine surprise just now, doesn't that fit the performance situation better?"

"Nonsense."

Bai Lu snorted and kicked the tip of his shoe.

"You just wanted to scare me."

Shen Mo reached out and grasped her hand, a smile in his eyes.

"So, were you scared, Bei Weiwei?"

The two looked at each other, and the noise of the film set seemed to fade away.

Bai Lu looked into his eyes, and her heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

"It's alright."

She lowered her head shyly and glanced left and right.

Hehe and Zhou Xueting turned their heads away in tacit agreement, then carried their small stools to the door, looking exactly like two door gods.

"But Brother Mo, shouldn't you tone down your gaze a bit? Xiao Nai was quite aloof in the early stages."

"Oh?"

Shen Mo closed the script and leaned slightly closer to her.

"Haven't I always been aloof?"

How could you see other expressions?

"Could it be...?"

He paused, deliberately drawing out his words with a teasing, mischievous smile.

Is this a case of "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"?

Or perhaps...

"Teacher Bai, what kind of gaze do you think is appropriate?"

"How about... you help me analyze this carefully? Give me some guidance?"

His figure drew closer, the faint scent of cosmetics on his face blending with his own clean and refreshing aura, wafting towards you.

Bai Lu's ears burned even hotter. Her face flushed, she reached out and pretended to straighten his shirt collar.

Her fingertips brushed casually across the skin of his neck, with a hint of teasing.

She also lowered her voice, a sly smile playing on her lips.

"Brother Mo, we're on a film set right now."

"We'll analyze it when we get back to the hotel after work tonight."

"Moreover, I brought quite a few teaching tools with me this time."

As she spoke, her ears grew redder and redder, but her eyes, fixed intently on Shen Mo, were filled with deep affection.

"Cough cough..."

Two coughs at the door interrupted their conversation.

Looking up, I saw director Lin Yufen walking towards me.

The two quickly sat up straight, reverting to their serious and dedicated acting personas.

However, the lingering smiles at the corners of their mouths still bore traces of their conversation.

During the subsequent filming, the two showed great chemistry in front of the camera, delivering a delicate and natural performance that made Lin Yufen nod in satisfaction.

Only Zhou Xueting and Hehe exchanged a knowing smile, their understanding unspoken.

At 8 p.m., the filming was successfully completed, and Bai Lu got into Shen Mo's van.

Her best friend, Hehe, had already gone back to the hotel to prepare dinner for the two of them.

Wang Zheng and Zhou Xueting, who were driving in the front row, exchanged a glance and silently raised the partition.

The carriage was instantly enveloped in soft overhead lighting, creating a private space isolated from the world.

Bai Lu smiled slightly, sprang up from her seat, and landed on Shen Mo's lap.

Bai Lu cupped his face in her hands, looking down at him.

Her eyes sparkled, showing no signs of fatigue from work, only excitement from being with her beloved Mo Ge.

For the next few months, he will belong entirely to himself!

"Boss," her voice was exceptionally clear in the enclosed space, with a slightly soft nasal tone.

"Your little assistant is back! Hahaha, you're finally all mine again!"

Shen Mo's hand naturally rested on her waist, feeling the warmth and curves of her body through the thin fabric.

He leaned back in the spacious seat, looked up at her, and a indulgent smile played on his lips.

"Then my little assistant, you'd better take good care of me."

"Yes, absolutely!"

"However, let me collect the interest for this period of time first."

As she spoke, she smiled and kissed Shen Mo on the lips.

"What's wrong, little assistant? So impatient? Can't even wait a short walk back to the hotel?"

"Who can't wait?"

Bai Lu's face flushed, and although she retorted, she pressed her body even closer, with almost no gap between them.

She took a deep breath, inhaling his faint fragrance and the comforting aura that belonged only to him.

"I just like you, and I'm afraid you'll forget me."

"I can't forget it."

Shen Mo tightened his grip slightly, pulling her closer. He raised his other hand and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, his fingertips brushing against her sensitive earlobe.

"I still remember the teaching tools that our teacher Bai mentioned. I'm so curious about them, I've been thinking about them all day."

His touch made Bai Lu tremble slightly, and her breathing became a little rapid.

She maintained her composure, her fingers sliding from his cheek to the collar of his shirt, unconsciously touching the top button.

"So... Shen, what do you expect the teacher to teach you?"

She tried to sound like a proper teacher, but her slightly heaving chest and gradually blushing cheeks betrayed her.

Shen Mo chuckled and tilted his head back, gently kissing her chin. Then, he slowly moved along her jawline to her ear, his warm breath caressing her neck.

"I hope," he said in a very low voice, like a feather brushing against Bai Lu's heart.

"Teacher Bai, teach me to meow like a cat..."

The unexpected answer made Bai Lu's earlobes turn bright red instantly.

Shen Mo paused for a moment, then kissed the burning earlobe.

"I still want to learn. Teacher Bai is obviously extremely shy, but she is trying to appear calm, and her eyes are bright and captivating."

Bai Lu's heart raced and her body went limp from his words and touch.

"Mmm... Meow..."

Whether she was complying with Shen Mo's suggestion or acting involuntarily, a soft whimper, like that of a kitten, escaped her throat.

"Student Shen, you...you..."

She suddenly leaned down against his chest and grabbed the hands that were messing around in front of her.

"You're interfering with the teacher's lesson..."

"What should we do then?"

Shen Mo lowered his head, his gaze fixed intently on her watery eyes, and with a slight exertion, he freed his hand from her small grasp.

Then slide it from the front of your body to your waist, and then to your back, gently stroking it.

"Is Teacher Bai going to punish me?"

The dim light inside the car cast shadows on the contours of his face. Bai Lu gazed intently at his handsome face so close to hers, feeling the warmth emanating from him. The teaching scenarios that had been swirling in her mind vanished completely.

She stepped forward and silenced Shen Mo's lips with her own, silencing the one that was making her heart race.

Shen Mo immediately took the initiative, cupping the back of her head with his hand and responding deeply.

The temperature inside the carriage rose quietly, accompanied by soft smacking sounds and suppressed breathing.

The temperature inside the carriage rose quietly, accompanied by soft smacking sounds and suppressed breathing.

The centrifugal force generated by the vehicle occasionally turning caused them to stick even closer together.

After an unknown amount of time, Shen Mo only stepped back slightly when Bai Lu lightly pounded his shoulder, sounding slightly short of breath.

"punish……"

Bai Lu's breathing was unsteady, and she looked at him with a dazed expression. She licked her slightly numb lips and suddenly gave a wicked smile.

"The punishment is that Shen must cooperate well in tonight's lesson and is not allowed to complain about being tired."

Looking at her radiant face and her eyes brimming with affection and cunning, Shen Mo's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

He raised his hand and gently wiped her swollen lips.

"Yes, Teacher Bai."

The van smoothly drove into the hotel's underground parking garage via a private elevator, taking you directly to the top-floor suite.

The motion-sensor lights in the porch turn on automatically, and under the soft light, the living room has been carefully decorated.

A pristine white tablecloth covered the long dining table, silver candlesticks burned with warm candlelight, several exquisite dishes were covered with insulated covers, and a bottle of champagne was chilled in an ice bucket.

A faint fragrance of flowers and the aroma of food wafted in the air.

"Heh, this guy's pretty good at creating a lively atmosphere."

Bai Lu took off her coat, casually draped it over the sofa armrest, and walked to the dining table.

Shen Mo closed the door, walked behind her, naturally wrapped his arms around her waist, and rested his chin lightly on her shoulder.

"Are you hungry? Shall we eat first?"

"Yeah, a little."

Actually, I'd rather try you first.

Bai Lu turned around, wrapped her arms around Shen Mo's neck, and gave him a light peck on the lips.

A sly smile flickered across her face as she glanced at him, then she pulled him toward the dining table.

"But we can't let Hehe down, right?"

The two sat down at the table, where candlelight flickered.

Shen Mo lifted the insulation cover, revealing several exquisite and refreshing dishes.

"I told Hehe that you don't eat spicy food much."

He smiled warmly, ladled a small bowl of soup for Bai Lu, and placed it in front of her.

Bai Lu scooped up a spoonful, blew on it, carefully put it into her mouth, and squinted her eyes in satisfaction.

"It tastes good."

She scooped up another spoonful and naturally brought it to Shen Mo's lips.

"Would you like to try it, Brother Mo?"

Shen Mo drank from her hand, nodded, then picked up a piece of fish that had been carefully prepared, dipped it in a little sauce, and offered it to her lips as well.

"This one is good too."

With each exchange, the simple meal became intimate and fun.

After dinner, the two sat quietly on the sofa, embracing each other, enjoying the afterglow of their satisfying meal.

There was a variety show playing on TV, but neither of them seemed to care about the content.

Suddenly, Bai Lu turned her head and rubbed her cheek against his, looking very satisfied.

Shen Mo opened his large palm and pinched her cheek. With a little force from his thumb and forefinger, her lips opened and closed.

"Teacher Bai, have you forgotten something?"

Bai Lu's eyes widened suddenly, and she glanced around awkwardly.

"What?"

"You promised... teaching guidance."

Shen Mo deliberately dragged out his words, continuing to pinch her cheek with his fingers.

Bai Lu reached out and grabbed his mischievous hand, burying her head in his shoulder.

"Brother Mo, why are you so unreliable? We just finished eating."

Shen Mo chuckled and leaned close to her ear.

As the ancients said.

"When you're well-fed and warm, you start thinking about other things..."

"And you said you prepared a lot of teaching tools, I've been curious about them all day."

Bai Lu gritted her teeth, "You just wait!"

Then she turned and walked towards the corner of the living room, where her suitcase was placed.

Shen Mo watched with a smile as she squatted there with her back to him, rummaging through things. Curious, he followed her and squatted down beside her.

"Hey, what's this?"

"Why does this look so much like the bear chain from last time? Sigh, is it the new version? It even has two extra bell clips."

"Teacher Bai, this is boring. This little bit of novelty isn't enough."

Bai Lu suddenly stopped what she was doing, turned around and glared at him fiercely.

"Brother Mo, will you die if you don't say anything?"

Shen Mo shook his head solemnly.

"Gray stockings won't do, but black stockings are fine with me."

Bai Lu snorted angrily and continued searching.

"What's this? It's already March, and you're still wearing this fluffy scarf?"

"Wait, something's... a tail? And cat ears?"

"So, this is a cat's tail?"

"So, this is the cat collar?"

"Wow, there really are black stockings!"