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

Chapter 336 Winning Both Best Actor and Best Actress Awards [Two Chapters Combined, Bonus Chapter 25]

On June 10th in Shanghai, thousands of fans had already crowded the railings around the Shanghai Oriental Art Center, making them sway precariously.

A Rolls-Royce Cullinan slowly drove in, the door opened, and Shen Mo stepped out first, instantly igniting the air on both sides of the red carpet.

"Shen Mo! Shen Mo!"

"Shen Mo, look here! He's so handsome! I'm dying of admiration!"

"Shen Mo! You are my one and only king! He's gone berserk!!"

"Honey, look at me!! Mr. Shen, I want to have your babies!! Ahhh!!"

"Help! These legs! This waist! Shen Mo, you're going to kill me!!"

"Shen Mo's legs aren't just legs, they're like the spring waters of the Seine!"

"Shen Mo's waist isn't a waist, it's a deadly curved blade!"

Shen Mo was dressed in a dark gray haute couture suit. He waved to the crowd, then turned around with an air of elegance and reached his hand into the car.

Li Lin took his hand and stepped out of the car. Her pale pink velvet backless dress accentuated her snow-white skin, and her cold beauty exuded the noble air unique to a leading lady.

"Li Lin! Lin Bao!"

"Look here, baby!! Look at the camera!!"

"Aaaaah! Li Lin! Step on my heart!! Don't stop!!"

"Wow! The Queen has arrived!! You're the one and only Best Actress tonight!!"

"Help! Help! This aura!"

"Li Lin! You're going to kill me!! Aaaaaah!!"

Li Qin smiled slightly and waved to her fans, which triggered an even more frenzied scream.

"Now approaching us is Shen Mo, Chairman of the Mohen Group and winner of the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actor!"

"And his perfect partner, the talented actress Li Lin!"

Accompanied by the host's enthusiastic introduction, the two stepped onto the red carpet.

Shen Mo casually put one hand in his suit trouser pocket, while his other hand was slightly bent in a gentlemanly manner, allowing Li Lin to take his arm.

His cold, stern face carried a subtle composure, the calm and collected air of someone in a superior position looking down on the big picture.

As Li Lin walked, she waved to her fans, a slight upturn at the corners of her lips on her cold and beautiful face, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

"Snap! Snap! Snap!"

The sound of camera shutters in the media area was like a machine gun firing wildly, and the flashes from SLR cameras were continuous, turning the night sky into daylight.

This radiance was not only due to their beauty, but also because Shen Mo still carried the power and heat of his recent devouring of the music.

The two stood in front of the main backdrop.

The two took the pens from the hostess and signed their names. Li's name was subconsciously placed next to Shen Mo's, a subtle display of their bond that made her feel very comfortable.

The host strode over in high heels, his voice brimming with barely concealed excitement.

"Shen Mo, Li Lin, hello! Welcome to the Magnolia Blossom!"

"Please say hello to the audience here, as well as to those watching the live stream!"

Shen Mo took the microphone, and his magnetic voice instantly filled the entire venue.

"Hello everyone, I'm Shen Mo."

With just seven words, screams erupted from outside the red carpet, lifting the roof off the art center.

Li Lin took the microphone, her voice still as cold and aloof as ever.

"Hello everyone, I'm Li Lin. I'm very happy to be here with the 'Nirvana in Fire' crew tonight to witness this honor."

"Both of them are the most popular nominees for Best Actor and Best Actress tonight."

The host then posed the question that everyone was concerned about.

"Given tonight's fierce competition, are you two confident you can sweep both prizes and achieve a perfect ending?"

Li Lin was the first to take the microphone.

"It is an honor to compete with so many outstanding peers. No matter the outcome, our pursuit of good content will not change."

Shen Mo turned his head slightly and glanced at Li Lin beside him, a hint of doting affection flashing in his eyes.

He then turned his head and looked directly at the camera that was broadcasting live to the entire internet.

"Our confidence comes from the work itself; 'Nirvana in Fire' has given us enough confidence."

"As for the result, we leave it to the jury, and also to the moonlight tonight."

He paused, then gave the camera a profound smile.

"I believe that the selection criteria for the Magnolia Awards are in line with the aesthetic standards of this era!"

Upon hearing this, the entire venue fell into a deathly silence, and the host's smile froze instantly.

These words, ostensibly a compliment, are in reality a blatant attempt to subdue the enemy.

If we don't air "Nirvana in Fire" tonight, then the Magnolia Awards' aesthetic standards have fallen behind.

In contrast to the deathly silence at the scene, the live stream chat was instantly flooded with comments.

"Holy crap! That's awesome!"

"Magnolia: Threat! He's definitely threatening me!"

"Overwhelmingly domineering! Is this the confidence of a billionaire?"

"Shen Mo has gone berserk!"

"I could laugh for a year at that expression. That's what a pupil-wide seismic event looks like, hahaha!"

"To be fair, the performances of the male and female leads in 'Nirvana in Fire' were indeed a perfect match!"

Shen Mo: I'm telling you this now, you can decide what to do.

"That was absolutely awesome!"

"This is the first time I've ever seen anything like this in the Chinese entertainment industry! Finally, someone dares to say something like this so openly!"

"The Magnolia Awards jury: Are all young people these days so arrogant?!"

"This is insane! If we don't win either prize tonight, the official Weibo account of the Magnolia Awards will probably be bombarded with criticism by netizens until it has to shut down its comments section tomorrow!"

Shen Mo ignored the host and the stunned media around him. He bowed slightly and gestured for Li Qin to take his arm again.

In Shen Mo's view, Mohen has long since passed the stage where he needs to keep a low profile.

Not to mention the consecutive years of hit TV dramas.

From a purely business perspective, Huayi was split up, Xiaoma Benteng was acquired, and Leshi was destroyed.

If we can't even speak the truth, then it's just too frustrating.

Moreover, at this crucial time of competition with Goose Peach Pants, Shen Mo needs to be high-profile to boost the morale of the newly established Mohen Video and win the attention of industry insiders and netizens.

Although Li Qin was also taken aback by Shen Mo's words, she felt a strange sense of security at that moment.

She straightened her back, and amidst the gazes filled with a mixture of awe and astonishment, she took Shen Mo's arm and walked into the inner area in unison.

In less than five minutes, a deep red "hot" icon instantly appeared at the top of the Weibo trending list:

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Major entertainment marketing accounts went wild reposting the video, all with the same caption: "Never seen such a dominant Best Actor nominee!"

Upon entering the venue, a hostess with a professional smile led the two to the core area of ​​the first row.

When Shen Mo's gaze swept over the nameplate on the seat, his pupils contracted slightly, and then a playful smile appeared on his lips.

Li Qin followed Shen Mo's gaze and immediately noticed it, her hand holding Shen Mo's paused slightly.

To Shen Mo's left was Li Lin, but the nameplate on his right clearly read: Sun Zhonghuai, Gong Yu.

"The organizers of the Magnolia Awards—they're practically chuckling to themselves."

Li Qin lowered her voice and asked considerately, "How about we switch?"

Shen Mo's slender fingers traced the buttons on his suit jacket as he calmly sat down, crossing his legs.

"No need."

"Avoiding the issue is the script for the weak."

"Now that the stage is set, if I don't sit down, they'll think I'm scared."

At this moment, viewers in the live broadcast room also keenly noticed this seating arrangement through the panoramic lens.

"Holy crap! Did the planner for the Magnolia Awards also write melodramatic scripts on the side? This chaotic love triangle is giving me the creeps!"

"With this seating arrangement, I can already imagine the tension that's about to erupt!"

"Shen Mo has sat down! He's sat down! I'm on President Shen's side this time, we'll stand firm to the end!"

Li Qin: Holy crap, is this even safe to sit on?

"Look at Shen Mo's posture with his legs crossed, he exudes a sense of oppression!"

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"I'm really looking forward to seeing the expressions on Sun Zhonghuai and Gong Yu's faces when they sit down."

"I beg the photographer at the Magnolia Awards to weld his lens to this row tonight! I don't need to watch the awards ceremony, I just want to see these three battle it out!"

"This is ridiculous! Aren't the organizers of the Magnolia Awards worried they might actually come to blows?"

"Let's fight! Let's fight!"

Five minutes later, Sun Zhonghuai entered the venue surrounded by his assistants.

He was adjusting his tie with a sense of accomplishment, but when his gaze fell on that tall, straight back, he froze on the spot for a few seconds.

Shen Mo slowly turned her head to meet his gaze and spoke calmly.

"Mr. Sun, it's been a long time."

Sun Zhonghuai, being a seasoned veteran, instantly smiled slightly.

"The organizers have done a good job arranging this location."

He walked over and sat down in the chair.

"President Shen, you really have some impressive skills."

"Mohen Video's recent one-month membership giveaway must have attracted a lot of new users."

Shen Mo raised an eyebrow slightly.

"How can you call it robbery when it's a business matter?"

"Besides, that was just a small gift, Mr. Sun. The main course hasn't been served yet."

As they were talking, Gong Yu arrived.

While Sun Zhonghuai could still maintain his composure, Gong Yu's expression when he saw Shen Mo and Sun Zhonghuai sitting side by side with smiles on their faces made everyone in the live stream laugh.

Gong Yu: Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing? Hahaha! This is hilarious!

"We agreed that the three of you would boycott him together, and now you two are sitting together handing out sweet nothings? Shall I leave?"

"It's supposed to be a movie for three people, but I'm never even mentioned."

"President Gong, hang in there, don't cry here!"

After Gong Yu sat down, he leaned forward slightly and looked over Sun Zhonghuai at Shen Mo.

"Mr. Shen, on July 11th, your 'Goblin' will be competing with our 'The Long Ballad'."

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"Are you sure your leading lady, Meng Ziyi, can compete with Lin Xinru by leading a few newcomers?"

Shen Mo turned to look at him.

"Mr. Gong, Lin Xinru's acting is indeed very solid, but nowadays audiences have become quite discerning."

Gong Yu smiled wryly.

"So reckless! Aren't you afraid of ruining this groundbreaking event?"

Shen Mo's lips curled up slightly, his tone carrying a hint of arrogance and domineering.

"Will it break?"

"You two should be very clear about Inkmark's past record."

Sun Zhonghuai and Gong Yu exchanged a glance, both seeing an unprecedented solemnity in each other's eyes.

At this moment, the awards ceremony had not yet begun, but the battle between these three platforms had already fully commenced between these three chairs in the first row.

The Magnolia Awards ceremony is ongoing.

The Best Screenplay award went to Jiang Qitao for "Young Master", the Best Supporting Actor award went to Zhao Lixin for "In the Silence", the Best Supporting Actress award went to Liu Tao for "The Legend of Mi Yue", and the Best Director award went to Kong Sheng for "Nirvana in Fire".

The pressure was instantly placed on the competition for this year's Best Actress award, presented by Liu Kaiwei and Jiang Wenli.

After a brief chat between the two, the nomination videos began to be played.

Sun Li's powerful and influential role in "The Legend of Mi Yue," Li Lin's poignant portrayal of Changlin in "Nirvana in Fire," and Song Jia's performance in "Young Master"...

The vividness of Zhao Wei in "Tiger Mom Cat Dad" and Yan Ni in "Wang Dahua's Revolutionary Life".

As the playback ended, five faces appeared side by side on the screen, with Li Lin in the second position. Her cool and stubborn face was breathtakingly beautiful in the close-up.

Jiang Wenli pushed the microphone and looked at the award card.

"Kaiwei, since you're a judge, why don't you announce this hot potato?"

Liu Kaiwei smiled and waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over Shen Mo in the first row.

"It's better to have a senior like you, Ms. Wenli, speak. Only a senior like you can keep the scene in check."

Jiang Wenli smiled, slowly tore open the seal with her fingertips, and opened the award card in her hand.

At that moment, the number of viewers in the live stream instantly exceeded one million, and the chat was flooded with the names of the various candidates.

Who won the Best Actress award at the 22nd Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards?

Jiang Wenli's voice paused dramatically at the end of the sentence before she announced it with great enthusiasm.

"Nirvana in Fire, Li Qin!"

With a thunderous roar, the entire audience erupted in applause!

Li Qin seemed to have been struck by lightning; his upright body suddenly trembled violently.

Her beautiful eyes instantly welled up with tears, her slender fingers gripped the silk hem of her evening gown tightly, her mouth agape in surprise, her mind blank.

She won!

Despite being surrounded by established top actresses like Sun Li, Zhao Wei, and Song Jia, she managed to carve out a path for herself.

Shen Mo looked at the stunned girl beside him, a relieved smile in his eyes.

Instead of joining the applause, he patted her on the shoulder and then calmly stood up.

All the cameras in the room, including the complex expressions on Sun Zhonghuai's and Gong Yu's faces, were focused on this one spot.

Shen Mo opened his arms to Li Lin.

Reminded by Shen Mo, Li Qin stood up without hesitation, disregarding even the decorum expected of an actress, and plunged headfirst into that warm and solid embrace.

"Thanks----"

Li Qin choked up in his ear, her voice trembling so hard it was heartbreaking.

Shen Mo gently patted her cold back with his large hand and spoke domineeringly in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"With me, you never need to say thank you."

Sun Li, sitting not far away, watched the two embracing and suddenly felt a sense of emptiness, as if she had lost something.

She maintained an elegant smile and clapping gesture, but deep down she let out a silent sigh.

Three years ago, she sat here, winning the award with her role in "Hot Mom!" over Li Yitong from the Ink-Stained Group.

Although Mohen was very ambitious at that time, it was still a bit inexperienced in terms of capital and industry foundation.

But today, the balance of power has been completely reversed.

Behind Li Qin stands not just a popular male star, but a new godfather of the Chinese entertainment industry who controls the entire industry chain, including theaters, platforms, and production.

She deserved to lose.

Li Qin lifted her skirt and walked lightly to the center of the stage.

Her fingers were still trembling slightly as she accepted the heavy golden cup.

She spoke into the microphone, her gaze sweeping over the layers of guests before settling on the man in the center of the first row who was smiling at her.

"Thank you to the judges, and thank you to Director Kong Sheng —"

Li Qin's voice returned to its usual coldness, but when she mentioned that name, her tone softened instantly.

"I also want to thank my boss, Shen Mo. Without you, I wouldn't have gotten this role."

"I also want to thank my partner Shen Mo; without you, I couldn't have played this role well."

She paused for a moment, her eyes slightly red, but the corners of her mouth stubbornly turned up.

"In the drama, Princess Nihuang waited for her brother Lin Shu for thirteen years; but in reality, I am much luckier than her."

Li Qin took a deep breath and looked directly into Shen Mo's eyes.

"Because whether it's the darkest night or the brightest moment of today, the person I'm waiting for is always there, never leaving."

The live stream chat exploded with comments.

"Holy crap! My Princess Nihuang confessed! Is she going to lock us up in public?!"

"Shen Mo's gaze was practically drowning Li Qin in it; this sweet moment is making my blood sugar spike!"

"Li Lin, this isn't an award ceremony, it's a marriage proposal! I've brought the Civil Affairs Bureau with me, you two should just get married right here!"

"What are you thinking? With Li Yitong's status, I don't believe Li Qin can handle it."

"Our darling didn't even say who it was, so why are you all getting so excited!"

"Do you really believe that a business tycoon like Shen Mo only has one woman?"

The awards ceremony reached its climax with the presentation of the Best Actor award.

The award presenters were Qin Hailu, the previous year's Best Actress, and Mao Weining, the previous year's Best Director.

"Hello everyone, I am Qin Hailu."

"Hello everyone, I am Mao Weining."

Qin Hailu smiled and said, "I am also one of the judges for this year's Magnolia Awards."

"These ten Best Actor and Actress awards represent the best dramas and actors of last year, making the selection process incredibly difficult."

Mao Weining nodded: "I understand completely, because I've also been a judge before, but we only have one vote each."

"Now let's see who the final choices are, given that Chairman Zhang Guoli and the other judges have two votes each. Let's take a look at the nominees for Best Actor."

The big screen began playing short films featuring the Best Actor nominees.

Jin Dong in "The Disguiser", Hu Ge in "The Disguiser", Li Xuejian in "Young Marshal", Tong Dawei in "Tiger Mom Cat Dad", and Shen Mo in "Nirvana in Fire".

When the scene froze on Mei Changsu standing alone in the snow, his cloak fluttering in the wind, the applause that erupted from the audience clearly overshadowed the previous ones.

Mao Weining took a deep breath, opened the award card, and after seeing his name, he smiled knowingly. Then he looked up, his gaze passing over the forest of cameras, and looked straight at the first row.

Who won the Best Actor award at the 22nd Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards?

Mao Weining raised his voice, speaking slowly and deliberately.

"Nirvana in Fire, Shen Mo!"

"boom!"

The entire audience rose to their feet, and the applause was like a thunderclap from a clear sky!

Shen Mo rose gracefully, lightly tapping the buttons of his suit jacket with his fingertips, exuding an air of ultimate nobility and composure.

Sun Zhonghuai and Gong Yu, sitting beside him, had very interesting expressions.

Outside, they were the driving force behind the crackdown on Mohen.

But here, in this prestigious hall of fame, faced with undeniable acting prowess, these two internet giants could only manage a bitter and helpless smile.

Sun Zhonghuai stood up first and extended his hand: "President Shen, you won beautifully this round."

Gong Yu followed suit: "Congratulations, President Shen, you truly deserve it."

Shen Mo smiled slightly and politely returned the handshake.

Then, he turned around and met Li Lin's eyes, which were filled with pride and happiness.

At this moment, Li Lin was even more excited than when she won the award herself. The tears in the corners of her eyes had not yet dried, but her smile was dazzling.

Shen Mo stretched out his long arms and once again embraced the newly crowned Best Actress.

Li Qin whispered in his ear, her voice barely audible yet unwavering.

"My brother Lin Shu, you are the best!"

Shen Mo stood in the center of the stage, the spotlight shining on him, casting an extremely long shadow.

He held the heavy gold cup in his right hand and the certificate in his left. Instead of speaking, he first looked around at the audience.

The camera swept over the judges' panel, over the competitors, and finally landed on the lens representing hundreds of millions of viewers across the internet.

"Thank you to Director Kong Sheng, thank you to Li Lin, and thank you to every unsung hero behind the scenes who stayed with me through the winter nights to work on every single shot."

"Without you, there would be no Mei Changsu."

Shen Mo spoke at a measured pace, with ease and confidence.

"Just now on the red carpet, the host asked me if I was confident."

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"I said, I believe that the selection criteria for the Magnolia Awards are in line with the aesthetic standards of this era."

Upon hearing this, the audience below the stage chuckled knowingly, while the host awkwardly shrank back.

Shen Mo smiled knowingly and continued.

"Actually, I was reflecting on this after I sat down just now."

"If the aesthetic of the Magnolia Awards doesn't align with mine, I might become the laughing stock of the entire industry tomorrow."

"But now it seems!"

Shen Mo raised the golden cup in his hand, drawing a dazzling arc under the light.

"The aesthetics of the white magnolia are still at the forefront of the times."

"My aesthetic sense is highly consistent with that of everyone here."

He paused, his eyes suddenly becoming sharp and domineering.

"I just saw many netizens commenting on me online, saying that I am arrogant."

"Here, I would like to sincerely suggest to everyone—"

Shen Mo gave the camera a charming yet aggressive smile.

"Let's change the word 'arrogant'."

"I think the word 'confidence' is more suitable for Mohen right now, and it's more suitable for me."

There was silence in the audience at first, then a roar of laughter that nearly lifted the roof off and thunderous applause erupted!

This is not an offense; it is a victory declaration issued by the strong to the world after they have won the championship.

The live stream chat was flooded with comments again.

The ink-bearers are having a blast.

"Ahhh! This is the man I'm a fan of! He's so handsome I'm practically swooning!!"

"What kind of ultimate action-packed scene is this? Tonight you're the coolest guy in the entire universe!"

"Not only am I going to change the evaluation to 'confidence,' I'm also going to change my household registration to the Shen family! Brother Mo, you're insanely handsome!"

Some passersby were shocked and incredulous.

"Holy crap, in all my years in this industry, this is the first time I've seen someone dare to teach netizens how to evaluate themselves on an awards stage. Shen Mo is really something!"

"I give this counterattack against the red carpet criticism a perfect score."

"This sense of oppression is suffocating, even through the screen."

"The Magnolia Award trophy felt much heavier in his hands than in anyone else's. That aura—is he really an artist in his early twenties?"

Fans of the show are also expressing deep emotion.

"Mei Changsu won Best Actor, Princess Nihuang won Best Actress, the moon is beautiful tonight, and 'Nirvana in Fire' has come to a perfect end."

"Actually, he's right. This isn't arrogance; it's the confidence that comes from having solid work to back it up."

"Watching him hug Li Qin, I suddenly felt that the era of Mohen had truly begun."

Of course, there was still no shortage of sarcasm and sarcastic remarks.

"Heh, getting cocky after winning an award?"

"It's only because he has money and a platform behind him. Would an actor without connections dare to say that? He would have been blacklisted long ago."

"Am I the only one who finds this offensive?"

"Don't be too happy yet; the higher you stand, the harder you fall!"

Amidst thunderous applause, Shen Mo bowed slightly and stepped off the stage.

Finally, perhaps to balance the near-dominant performance of "Nirvana in Fire" tonight, and also to give an explanation to the "Legend of the Half Moon" production team, which has a close relationship with Dragon TV.

After a long period of deliberation, the organizers of the Magnolia Awards awarded the Best Television Series award to "The Legend of Mi Yue".

When director Zheng Xiaolong led Sun Li and the entire crew onto the stage to accept the award, the audience still erupted in applause. But everyone in the industry knew that the real winners tonight were not them.

As the awards ceremony officially came to a close, the bustling auditorium gradually moved to a new venue, where numerous celebrities, business tycoons, and industry veterans, all dressed in glamorous attire, headed to the celebration reception hall located on the top floor of the art center.

Inside the reception hall, an expensive champagne tower glittered under the lights, and waiters in black tuxedos moved about.

But the atmosphere here was even more tense than at the awards ceremony.

Awards ceremonies are about honors, while cocktail parties are about rankings.

As soon as Shen Mo and Li Lin stepped into the hall, they instantly became the focus of everyone's attention.

This is not only because of the two heavy gold cups in their hands, nor is it solely because of Shen Mo's financial background.

It was Shen Mo's confident declaration on stage that completely reshaped his image in everyone's mind.

"Mr. Shen, congratulations! You truly deserve it!"

"Teacher Shen, Teacher Li, tonight's Best Actor and Best Actress winners are truly a legendary story in the history of the Magnolia Awards."

Countless second- and third-tier artists and producers surrounded him, trying to find even a second's chance to make eye contact with Shen Mo.

Now, Shen Mo not only holds the resources of Mohen Pictures, but also the newly established Mohen Video, which urgently needs content.

To the actors present, he was the "creator" of the entertainment industry.

In a corner of the party, Sun Zhonghuai and Gong Yu held wine glasses, their gazes passing through the crowd to look at Shen Mo, who was being fawned over by everyone.

Shen Mo pushed aside the few junior directors who were exchanging pleasantries and led Li Lin straight towards the two of them.

Shen Mo extended his champagne glass and gently touched the rim of Sun Zhonghuai's glass.

"Gentlemen, the party has just begun, why are you hiding in a corner discussing business?"

Shen Mo smiled calmly, while Sun Zhonghuai put on a friendly smile.

"How dare we discuss business in front of President Shen?"

"We were thinking, when 'Goblin' is released next month, should we send Mr. Shen a flower basket to congratulate Mohen Video on its instant success?"

"No need for flower baskets."

Shen Mo took a sip of his drink. "When your dramas air, I'll have to send them back to you both. Isn't that a waste of money?"

Gong Yu coughed awkwardly. He felt that Shen Mo was mocking his "Chang Ge Xing" (a famous Chinese poem), but he had no evidence.

Li Qin stood beside Shen Mo. She had changed out of her heavy formal dress and into a form-fitting sequined mini-skirt.

Unlike other female stars, she didn't seek resources in social circles because she knew very well that she held the most top-tier resources in the entire industry.

She occasionally turned her head to look at Shen Mo's profile. Under the magnificent lights of the entire venue, the man's features appeared even more resolute.

Many actresses who were once on par with Li Qin came over, their tone filled with undisguised envy, and even a hint of jealousy.

"Wow, after tonight, you're really going to be on a roll! President Shen really treats you exceptionally well."

Li Qin simply smiled politely and responded with neither arrogance nor servility.

"It's also good that the Mohen platform is so popular; everyone can join in, and there will be many more opportunities in the future."

She knew in her heart that at tonight's party, she was another shining flag for Mohen Video. The more successful and confident she appeared, the more attractive Mohen Video would be to people in the industry.

The reception hall was bustling with noise.

But around the round table where Shen Mo, Sun Zhonghuai, and Gong Yu stood, there seemed to be an invisible force field that split this arena of fame and fortune into two worlds.

Only after Sun Zhonghuai and Gong Yu left did Zhang Guoli, who had been waiting for a long time, come over.

"Hello, Mr. Shen!"

Zhang Guoli greeted him with a smile.

"Congratulations to Mr. Shen and Ms. Li Lin for winning both the Best Actor and Best Actress awards!"

You can't hit someone who's smiling, so even though Zhang Guoli was one of the key figures in Beijing's elite circles, Shen Mo smiled and clinked glasses with him.

"Actually, before today, I was quite worried that I might not be able to win the award."

"After all, the other competitors are still very strong."

Zhang Guoli's smile faltered for a moment before he revealed the purpose of his visit.

"Mr. Shen's worries are a bit excessive. I saw your performances, and they were very good."

"When we voted, I gave you both my votes."

Shen Mo's eyes widened slightly.

So that's why he came over to offer a toast.

He chose to show goodwill to Shen Mo and made contributions, so he should let Shen Mo know.

As for why she was trying to curry favor with Shen Mo, it's actually quite simple.

Huayi collapsed, and he was also a member of the Beijing elite circle.

He was one of the celebrity shareholders when LeShi collapsed.

Wu Ersan was made an example of, and Feng Xiaogang surrendered without hesitation, not to mention Chen Daoming and the others who were there before.

If he continues to be ungrateful and sabotages the Magnolia Award, and Shen Mo finds out, he'll probably be the next chicken.

Besides, his LeShi shares are also held by Mohen on his behalf. In a way, he has a cooperative relationship with Mohen before, so it wouldn't hurt to help Shen Mo deepen their cooperative relationship once again.

Shen Mo's thoughts raced through his mind, and he came to understand these things.

He then raised his glass and clinked it with Zhang Guoli's.

"Thank you for your high regard, Chairman Zhang. We will continue to work hard and hope to have the opportunity to collaborate with Professor Zhang in the future!"

Zhang Guoli immediately beamed with joy, "Of course!"

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