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

Chapter 337 Aiming for Industry Number One [Two Chapters Combined, Bonus Chapter 26]

Even after the party was over, when they returned to Shen Mo's private villa in Tan Palace...

Li Qin still felt lightheaded; the aftershocks of being the center of attention were still churning wildly through her veins.

She didn't even bother to change her dress before kneeling on the thick plush carpet and placing the two heavy magnolia trophies side by side in the center of the coffee table.

I took out my phone, snapped a photo, added a simple yet heartfelt message, and clicked send.

[My dream came true! It's all perfect! [heart]]

The WeChat Moments feed exploded instantly. Those industry bigwigs who usually maintained a high profile, directors they had worked with, and even actors they hadn't contacted in a long time all turned into like-obsessed maniacs.

Sun Li: "Congratulations, Hanhan! You truly deserve it. You shone the brightest tonight! [rose]"

Brother Hu: "Nihuang is awesome! Tell President Shen to treat us!"

Liu Tao: "Putting this couple together, they look like a preview of a wedding banquet! Haha, congratulations!"

Kong Sheng: "Good actors deserve the highest honors. I look forward to the next collaboration."

Bai Lu: "Sister Lin, congratulations! But I'm so jealous! I'm really jealous! Next time I'll have to use you as a gift to win an award!"

Liu Haocun: "Sister Han! Sister Han! Sister Han!"

The little red dot in the upper right corner of WeChat quickly jumped to 99+, and countless private messages flooded in like a tide.

Some people offered compliments, some tried to establish connections, and some reminisced about the past, but Li Qin didn't give them a second glance.

She put down her phone, stood up, and turned around. Shen Mo was leaning back on the leather sofa, his tie loosened to reveal a cold and wild collarbone.

This scene made Li Qin's heart tremble violently.

But she suppressed her inner turmoil and went straight into the bathroom.

When she reappeared in front of Shen Mo, she was only wearing a nearly transparent silk nightgown.

At this moment, she was no longer the aloof and proud Magnolia Award-winning actress, but a little woman whose heart and eyes were only for this man.

She took the initiative to sit on Shen Mo's lap, hooking her arms around his neck, her warm breath brushing against his ear.

"Amo, don't be merciful to me tonight."

This time, she brought no gifts; she wanted to receive all the pampering, domineering, plundering, and love all by herself.

Shen Mo's Adam's apple bobbed up and down, and his large hand suddenly gripped her slender waist.

"Our TV Queen Lee has gotten bolder!"

After saying that, Shen Mo didn't give her a chance to speak again, and raised his head to cover her two slightly cool lips.

With the domineering aura he had built up at tonight's awards ceremony, he ruthlessly seized it.

Li Lin decisively sat down.

The strong magnetic poles made her instinctively raise her swan-like neck.

Shen Mo picked her up and stood up. Li Qin instinctively wrapped her arms around his waist.

A chill ran down her spine; she was now pressed against the floor-to-ceiling window.

Outside the window is the garden of my own villa, where cicadas in summer are constantly flapping their wings, creating a rapid, rhythmic chirping sound.

Li Qin's mind went blank.

Her interlaced fingers gradually loosened, and her body began to slide down.

Shen Mo put her down.

After a few seconds of silence, Li Lin suddenly looked up, her big, watery eyes staring at Shen Mo. She opened her mouth several times but couldn't utter a word.

"I just took a very good shower—"

Li Qin slowly turned around, placing her hands on the cold floor-to-ceiling window, her fingertips turning slightly white from the force.

The glass reflected her extremely shy face; her watery eyes had lost focus, and her voice was as soft as a whisper.

"Amo—help me—"

Shen Mo looked at her, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

Li Qin murmured, almost pleadingly.

"----later----"

The sound was so soft it was almost inaudible.

"Ugh!!"

The two of them groaned simultaneously, as if a firework had suddenly exploded deep within their minds.

A current shot up Shen Mo's spine and into his scalp, making every nerve in his body tremble.

Outside the window, the previously gloomy sky suddenly turned into a raging storm with torrential rain.

The dense raindrops pattered against the glass, masking the heart-pounding rhythm inside.

Li Qin tilted her fair neck back, her breathing completely out of rhythm.

"Amo..."

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Her small mouth was slightly open, and the soft sounds squeezed out from her nose were three parts coquettish and seven parts indulgent.

Li Qin tilted her head back, her small mouth slightly open.

Shen Mo wrapped his arms around her waist, pressing against her back, which was glistening with a few drops of sweat.

He leaned down, moved closer, and kissed her earlobe.

"Hmph, call me brother."

The scorching breath made Li Qin tremble involuntarily, and he subconsciously became cautious.

My mind went completely blank.

Without realizing it, she straightened her back and her head pressed heavily against Shen Mo's shoulder.

A tear slid down her cheek, and a series of breathy sounds escaped her lips.

"Brother Mo————"

"elder brother----"

The aloof fairy on the screen is now completely captivated.

A gust of wind swept past the flower buds outside the window, and the mimosa instantly closed its leaves, swaying even more violently.

That night, the wind and rain outside the villa did not stop, while the battle inside spread to every corner.

From the leather sofa in the living room to the huge floor-to-ceiling windows reflecting the wind and rain.

From the moonlit open-air balcony to the dining table that is both icy cold and scalding hot.

Finally, it extended all the way to the bathroom and the soft bed that held both madness and warmth.

Everywhere you look, there are traces of war.

Scattered silk robes, overturned champagne glasses.

And those two Magnolia Awards that witnessed all the madness.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds, they slanted across the mess in the bedroom.

The two, who had exhausted themselves last night, were still fast asleep.

However, the internet was in complete uproar at this moment.

On Weibo, half of the top ten trending topics were manipulated.

#ShenMoLiBaiYulanDoubleCrown#

#Shen Mo: Turn arrogance into confidence#

#Li Lin: The person I'm waiting for has never left#

#Li Lin's Secret Confession#

#SunLi's eyes#

#Nirvana in Fire wins three trophies#

The push notifications from major news apps are like a storm crashing down on users' phone screens.

Nandu Entertainment: "Magnolia Night: Shen Mo used a trophy to end the prejudice that traffic actors have no acting skills and ushered in the hegemonic era of Mohen."

Singer Entertainment: "A complete reversal! Shen Mo's confidence has slapped many people in the face!"

Douban Movie: "The 9.2-rated 'Nirvana in Fire' features a well-deserved emperor and empress, and the aesthetic benefits of the Chinese entertainment industry have finally fallen on the right people."

The comment sections of major social media platforms and forums have become a large-scale "face-slapping" and "pilgrimage" site for fans and passersby.

"After watching the awards ceremony last night, I immediately subscribed to a one-year membership for Mohen Video! Not for anything else, but because of Mr. Shen's confident remark—only a man with that kind of backbone deserves my money!"

"I used to think Li Lin was just a cool and aloof actress, but last night's hug and confession were absolutely stunning! Is this the aura of a TV Queen?"

"The most satisfying thing was the expressions of Sun Zhonghuai and Gong Yu. Haha, it was exactly like how I feel when I meet a top boss in the workplace but can only smile obsequiously."

"I suggest printing out Shen Mo's speech and posting it at the entrance of every film crew in Hengdian: 'With acting skills, you have confidence!'"

Compared to the online buzz, Li Lin's agent has become the busiest person in the entertainment industry.

The agent's three cell phones were ringing almost non-stop.

"Hoo hoo, it's too late, it's really too late!"

The agent dialed Li Lin's number, his voice filled with barely concealed elation.

"Since last night, fourteen top brands have expressed their interest in collaboration! Chanel directly offered to be their brand ambassador, and Dior even hinted at the possibility of securing a ambassadorship for their global ready-to-wear line!"

Li Qin was leaning lazily in Shen Mo's arms, with the Best Actress award trophy on the coffee table not far away.

"I remember Dior had been in contact with those big-name actresses before, didn't he?"

"Times have changed!"

The agent suddenly stood up and said excitedly.

"You're now a Magnolia Award-winning actress, and one of the pillars of Mohen!"

"Those brands aren't stupid. They value not only your popularity, your awards, and your acting skills, but also the influence of the man behind you, Shen Mo!"

Upon hearing this, Li Qin raised her head and kissed Shen Mo on the lips.

In the afternoon, although Li Lin was reluctant to leave, she eventually parted ways with Shen Mo.

The editor-in-chief of VOGUE, one of the top five fashion magazines, personally called to reserve the September cover for Li Lin, with the theme "The New Queen: The Blazing Fire After the Cold".

A luxury car brand offered an eight-figure endorsement fee.

Several big-name screenwriters in the industry, who had never worked with him before, bypassed the platform and directly handed their still-unpolished scripts to Li Lin, even saying, "As long as Teacher Li is willing to act, you can choose your salary and co-stars, and we will definitely choose Mohen Video as the first choice for the broadcasting platform."

Li Qin looked at the densely packed business transaction records on the tablet, but felt no ripples in her heart.

She looked at Shen Mo's chat interface on her phone and smiled.

The screen suddenly vibrated; it was a call from Bai Lu.

Having experienced Shen Mo's domineering nature together and shared the burden of his attacks, Bai Lu's phone call was completely devoid of any preamble; she immediately launched into words that would make anyone blush.

"Oh, our new queen of magnolia blossoms, finally answered the phone?"

Bai Lu's teasing voice came through the receiver.

"Look how considerate I am. I managed to refrain from bothering you last night."

Li Qin's cheeks flushed instantly upon hearing the implied meaning in those words.

"Bai Mengyan, can't you be serious for once?!"

"Serious? I'd like to be serious, but were you serious when you gave me away as a gift?"

Bai Lu snorted lightly, her tone becoming increasingly unrestrained.

"Tell me, you were so happy last night, weren't you?"

"I was watching the live broadcast on TV, and the moment the camera panned to you, I could feel your juices flowing through the screen."

"Tsk tsk, is that the excitement of receiving an award, or the longing for Brother Mo?"

Li Qin was somewhat taken aback by Bai Lu's extremely blunt words, and her palms became slightly sweaty.

"How will you repay Brother Mo?"

Bai Lu persisted, her excitement bordering on a mischievous excitement.

"What special gift did you prepare last night?"

"Tell me honestly, are you physically capable of handling this?"

"Did they sell another girlfriend to share the burden?"

"Tell me, who is it? Is it Cunzi or Chuan?"

Upon hearing those two names, Li Qin's eyes, which had been filled with embarrassment, instantly cleared, and she feigned anger and shouted into the microphone.

"Bai Lu! Are you crazy?"

"Cunzi and Chuan—they're not even adults yet!"

"Tch, who said you were underage?"

Bai Lu rolled her eyes on the other end of the phone.

"Cunzi just turned eighteen two weeks ago, so he's officially an adult now. As for the boat, that's just a matter of time."

Li Qin was speechless for a moment, the image of the little girl who always secretly stared at Shen Mo's back on set flashing through her mind.

"That girl, Cunzi, is very clever."

Bai Lu's voice suddenly became more serious, yet it carried a hint of worldly wisdom and reflection.

"She saw that Brother Mo had been busy with the LeShi project lately, and now he's busy with the MoHen video and your Magnolia project, so she's been obediently refraining from disturbing him."

"But believe it or not, this little girl has probably come up with eight hundred ways to repay Brother Mo behind the scenes."

Li Lin fell silent.

In the vast empire of Mohen Pictures, Shen Mo is like the only sun, attracting countless moths yearning for light and power.

"Last night, during that glorious moment of reaching the top, I was all alone with you."

Bai Lu snorted and said sourly.

"Cunzi and the others couldn't attend the awards ceremony last night, I guess they're feeling pretty down about it."

"It was you who happened to be there at the right time and seized this opportunity."

Li Qin gently stroked the two trophies side by side on the coffee table, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Although Bai Lu's words were rough, the truth was cold and real.

"Alright, stop pretending to be shy in front of me."

Bai Lu was giggling on the other end of the line.

"They probably had a blast last night!"

"While Brother Mo hasn't been seduced by those little vixens these past few days, you should think about how to strike while the iron is hot and properly repay him!"

"But remember, next time something like this happens, don't forget to bring me along to share the burden. I've been craving it for ages!"

Li Qin sighed.

"Shen Mo has already returned to the capital. 'Lost in Hong Kong' is about to be released, and Mohen Video is just starting out. There's a lot to do."

Bai Lu asked in surprise, "Aren't you coming back with us?"

"He told me to consolidate my popularity and resources as the Best Actress winner. My agent has received a ton of offers since last night."

Bai Lu scoffed dismissively, "Versailles!"

"Since that's the case, now that Brother Mo is back, I'll go look for him, hahaha, I'll call you then!"

After hanging up the phone, Li Lin looked at the bustling street scene outside the nanny van and fell into deep thought.

For her, honors were just icing on the cake, while Shen Mo's love was what she had always been pursuing.

As for the child and the boat, a slight smile appeared on her lips; that was something Li Yitong should consider.

In the early morning in the capital, sunlight streamed onto Shen Mo's desk.

Two project proposals were piled on the table. One was for the movie "Lost in Hong Kong," which was scheduled to be released on July 1st during the summer season. The other was for "Pretty Li Huizhen," which was deeply tied to Hunan TV.

Shen Mo picked up the marketing plan for "Lost in Hong Kong" and his eyes lingered on the words "medley of nostalgic hits" and "carpet-bombing promotion by Hong Kong stars".

He frowned slightly. "Zhixi, this publicity plan is too heavy."

Shen Mo looked up at Chen Zhixi sitting opposite him.

Chen Zhixi was slightly taken aback. "President Shen, emotional marketing is currently the safest approach."

"As soon as those old Cantonese songs started playing, the audience's tears came down, and the box office was guaranteed," Chen Zhixi explained.

"If the first week went smoothly, what about the second week?"

Shen Mo leaned back in the boss's chair. "Nostalgia is meant to be evoked, not forced."

"If you edit the promotional video into a Cantonese classic music video, and the audience enters the theater only to find that it's an absurd comedy about a middle-aged man's failed attempt to have an affair, they'll feel cheated."

"This anger at being fooled can instantly backfire and ruin the subsequent box office performance."

In his past life, he had seen too many marketing mishaps where the buyer's photos didn't match the seller's photos.

What he wanted was box office success, but even more so, the prestige associated with the prestigious Inkstone Pictures brand.

"Compile all the soundtracks from Hong Kong films into a tribute special. The tagline should be clear: this is a coming-of-age ceremony for adults, not a retro hodgepodge."

"The focus of our publicity has shifted from Hong Kong's beautiful scenery to finding our original aspirations."

Shen Mo's eyes sharpened.

"What we're selling isn't those old songs, but the youth of that generation that was worn down by reality."

Chen Zhixi quickly took notes in his notebook.

"Also, in addition to the original, noisy and explosive poster, make a few more versions."

Shen Mo reached out and swiped across the image in the marketing plan.

"Go for high-brow comedy."

"Refer to the extremely symmetrical composition and Morandi color palette of 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'."

"We want the audience to feel that watching 'Lost in Hong Kong' is a classy and fashionable thing."

"Instead of going to the cinema to watch two idiots mess around."

He knew all too well that in this age of vanity, prestige was the ultimate measure of screen time.

"The most important point," Shen Mo stood up, "is to deeply integrate 'Lost in Hong Kong' with Mohen Video."

Chen Zhixi looked up. "What does President Shen mean?"

"Launch the 'Search the Most Bizarre Leaked Photos Online' campaign."

A playful smile curved Shen Mo's lips.

"Whether it's imitation or real snapshots, the only upload and voting portal must be the Mohen Video APP."

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"Participants have the chance to win movie tickets and a six-month membership."

"In addition, we have set up a 'Premiere Special Seats' grabbing event within the Mohen Video APP."

"Any existing user who invites 3 new users to download and register for Mohen Video will receive one chance to win a prize."

"The prizes include premiere tickets, general admission tickets, and autographs from the film's stars."

"Also, aren't audiences always interested in behind-the-scenes stories of movies?"

"Then you can select some fun movie clips and put them on Mohen Video, making them a member-only perk."

"For the others, you can come up with some more plans and coordinate with Cai Huaijun."

"Before the movie's release on July 1st, I want to leverage the national popularity accumulated over the years by the 'Lost in...' series to propel Mohen Video's daily active users to the top of the industry!"

This is a high-stakes gamble, but Shen Mo holds a winning hand.

He not only wants to win the film market, but also wants to take advantage of the momentum of "Lost in Hong Kong" to launch a "blitzkrieg" against Sun Zhonghuai, Gong Yu and others in the long-form video field.

He picked up the marketing budget sheet.

"I don't care whether the marketing expenses are 50 million or 100 million, InkSign can afford to lose money."

Shen Mo looked at Chen Zhixi.

"But I only want one result: on July 1st, I want all cinema managers in China to be shaking when they see the film schedule!"

"I want them to know that the name 'Ink Trace Pictures' is a guarantee of box office success."

He turned to look out the window.

"Aren't Sun Zhonghuai and Gong Yu just looking to see us make a fool of ourselves?"

"Then I'll show them with their own eyes what a monopolistic blockbuster product really is."

"What does it mean to be the king of long-form video!"

Chen Zhixi watched Shen Mo's retreating figure, her heart filled with excitement.

"I understand, Mr. Shen. I'll go back and make the arrangements right away. Everyone will be on 24-hour shifts."

Chen Zhixi's eyes were filled with an unprecedented fighting spirit.

Shen Mo nodded slightly.

He arranged all of this not only for box office success, but also to create the perfect opening show for Mohen Video.

After all, in the second half of the internet game, whoever controls top-tier content and access will be the sole king.

As for the other proposal on the table, it's called "Pretty Li Huizhen".

Although Dilraba won an award for this drama in her previous life, the quality and success of the work were not particularly good.

Moreover, her deliberately unattractive ramen noodle hair and freckled makeup have become a major target for haters to dredge up old grievances year after year.

"The styling must be strictly controlled."

Shen Mo gave Chen Zhixi some instructions.

"Beauty can be diverse, but it cannot be intellectually inferior."

"What I want is a mature yet unpolished quality, not a doll that's been electrocuted."

"Tell Hunan TV that if they feel the budget is tight, Inkhen can increase its investment and turn it into a co-production."

"But we need to make changes to the script and makeup."

Just then, my personal cell phone buzzed, and the words "Wang Qing from Hunan TV" appeared on the screen.

Shen Mo smiled and pressed the speakerphone button.

"Mr. Shen, you've overstepped your bounds. Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

On the other end of the phone, Wang Qing's voice sounded strong and energetic, but with a hint of helpless bitterness.

Shen Mo leaned back leisurely in the boss's chair, asking the question he already knew the answer to.

"Wang Tai, what brings you such a temper so early in the morning?"

"Which wind blew you here?"

"Stop trying to fool me!"

Wang Qing laughed and cursed on the other end of the line.

"It's one thing that you poached Cai Huaijun, but recently my subordinates have been submitting their resignations one after another. When I asked where they went, they all reported to your Mohen Video."

"Mr. Shen, you're really fleecing me like this! If you keep doing this, I'll be bald!"

Indeed, after Cai Huaijun took over Mohen, he almost completely eliminated the most capable middle-level staff at Hunan TV.

Shen Mo chuckled lightly, "Wang Tai, you're being too polite."

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"The waters are deep where you are, and those pragmatists are feeling stifled there."

"I just built them a playground where they can mess around."

He paused.

"Besides, isn't this all for the sake of better cooperation between us in the future?"

"If Ink Trace Video becomes a big company, the upper management will be full of your old subordinates who are to your liking. Whatever projects you want to promote in the future..."

"What kind of screenings should we get? It's just a matter of making a phone call, isn't it?"

"I'm training an unofficial army for you, and you should thank me."

Wang Qing, being an old fox, certainly knew what Shen Mo was saying, otherwise he would have been genuinely angry.

After all, this wasn't his private company, so if they poached him, so be it; he couldn't really stop them from making their choice.

As for talent, there are plenty of people who want to get a stable job within the system.

If half of the content creators at Mohen Video are from Hunan TV, then the strategic alliance between Mohen and Hunan TV will be unbreakable in the future.

"You little rascal—you've got quite the mouth."

Wang Qing softened his tone and said with a smile.

"Alright, I won't stop Cai Huaijun from doing this, but you'd better work on more collaborations for the new drama, or don't blame me for blocking your people."

Shen Mo smiled and said, "Don't worry, we'll have a pleasant working relationship, Wang Tai."

"Next time I'll bring two bottles of good wine and we'll drink to our hearts' content."

After hanging up the phone, Shen Mo narrowed his eyes, revealing a victorious air.

At Shen Mo's command, the entire Mohen Pictures and Mohen Video instantly went into overdrive.

Less than 24 hours after the event went live, #Searching for the Most Awkward Leaked Photos# topped the trending search list.

As a third-year media studies student, Zhang An keenly sensed that this was an opportunity.

He and his three roommates recreated the classic scene from the trailer of "Lost in Hong Kong" where the guy was wearing an iron hood.

"Quick, quick, upload it to Mohen Video! Anything else doesn't count!"

Zhang An urged him on while refreshing the app page.

He wasn't just after those few premiere tickets; he was after the massive traffic this channel brought.

In just one afternoon, his video garnered over 100,000 likes on the Mohen Video app, with comments like "Hilarious!", "Hahaha!", and "He's fucking talented!"

However, the "Search for the Most Bizarre Leaks on the Internet" special page in the Mohen Video APP is mostly filled with "misery contests" with everyone participating.

A food delivery rider was drifting through a narrow alley on his electric scooter when a stray cat suddenly darted out.

Startled, he swerved sharply, the car crashed into the guardrail, but he drew a stylish arc and plunged directly into the roadside fountain pool.

In the video, water splashes everywhere, and the deliveryman thrashes to his feet like a drowned rat, completely soaked.

He immediately ran to the overturned car, opened the insulated delivery box, and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the food was safe and sound.

Then, chuckling to himself, he said, "Thank goodness the takeout is okay. Otherwise, I'd definitely give you a 'star review'!"

This video was taken by someone who happened to be watching an ugly stray cat nearby. The delivery driver got the video and posted it on this professional page with the caption: "Isn't it embarrassing?"

Within just one hour of uploading the video, the number of likes exploded to 100,000, and the number of views instantly surpassed 500,000.

"Holy crap, this guy totally nailed the 'unlucky god' vibe from 'Lost in Hong Kong'!"

"Life may be tough, but the guys at the Buddhist arts school are absolutely gorgeous!"

"I'm sorry, I really shouldn't have laughed, but I couldn't help it!"

"My goodness, you've ruined all your good deeds with your laughter!"

In another video, a fitness coach named Qiang, who is 1.9 meters tall and has chest muscles so thick they could open a bottle cap, is showing off his perfect biceps to the camera.

Suddenly, a bee, oblivious to its own danger, crawled into his collar.

The once imposing and muscular man suddenly started dancing wildly on the spot, as if he had been electrocuted.

He screamed and slapped himself in an attempt to scare away the bees. In the end, he got his collar stuck while trying to take off his clothes and slammed his head against the barbell rack behind him.

The extreme contrast between his burly physique and his terrified screams filled the entire screen with "hahahahaha".

Shen Mo: You originally wanted to make a comedy out of ugliness, but you didn't expect your fellow farmers to turn it into a TV drama.

"So cute! This must be Xu Zheng's character being driven crazy in the movie, it's so real!"

"You've surpassed a million likes! Your macho image and your integrity have shattered into pieces."

This video was shared 120 million times, directly topping the "Most Bizarre Leaked Videos" list for the day.

Compared to these self-deprecating tactics, precise social media viral marketing is even more lethal.

Li Hui, a financial professional in her early thirties, is usually a dignified and aloof department head, but at this moment she is frantically sending holiday greetings in her department group chat.

"Hey everyone, could you please help me download and register?"

"You only need three people! Three people! Invite three new users and you can enter a draw for premiere tickets."

"Are you trying to frame Shen Mo?"

"If you win, you're buying coffee for the whole group!"

Suddenly, the entire office was filled with app download screens.

Countless enthusiastic supporters like Sister Li, faced with these temptations, voluntarily contributed their small share of support. After all, getting three people to download and register is such a simple thing.

There are many people like Sister Li.

Tempted by the dual allure of "premiere seats" and "Shen Mo's autograph," they practically sacrificed their social circles.

"It's insane! The whole class is watching Mohen's video, and your mom dragged in all her relatives just to get a ticket!"

"I used to find downloading new apps annoying, but now I realize the quality of the dramas and movies on Mohen Video is top-notch. Mr. Shen, you weren't lying!"

"I only found out after registering that 'Empresses in the Palace' can only be watched on Mohen Video. If you had told me earlier, you would have registered sooner."

In the back-end data center of Mohen Video, the daily active user curve on the large screen is climbing upwards at an almost vertical angle.

Cai Huaijun sat in the monitoring room, looking at the flashing red data, his palms slightly sweaty.

The group of elites he brought from Hunan TV were staring in disbelief at the orange alert indicating server overload.

"Mr. Cai, we've surpassed five million new users—no, five million!"

The technical supervisor's voice was trembling.

"It feels like all the traffic from the entire hoe is being directed towards us!"

Shen Mo's "exclusive member benefits" became the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Countless movie fans didn't hesitate to subscribe to memberships just to catch a glimpse of those never-before-seen behind-the-scenes clips.

The level of participation is astonishing.

On the subway, on buses, and in queues at restaurants, people can be seen everywhere scrolling through Mohen Video and discussing the movie "Lost in Hong Kong."

The latest trailer.

At this moment, Sun Bihuai, far away at the headquarters of Tencent Video, looked at the competitor monitoring report presented by his secretary, his face so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.

"In just one week, Mohen Video's daily active users surged to number one in the industry?"

Sun Bihuai slammed his report heavily on the table. "Are you all just sitting around doing nothing? Watching him hype up his marketing?"

"If you can't come up with something new, why not just copy something else?"

Gong Yu was also feeling bad.

Besides the activities arranged by Shen Mo, the drama series that was originally available on LeShi Video is now being streamed on MoHen Video at a nearly 50% discount for members.

The curve of new members for kiwifruit has fallen below the box.

What is blitzkrieg? This is blitzkrieg.

Shen Mo used the national-level IP "Lost in Hong Kong" as a piercing missile to precisely shatter the originally impregnable barriers in the long-form video field.

He didn't need to beg theaters to schedule screenings, because when theaters across the country saw the over 100 million yuan in pre-sale expectations and the frenzied discussion on Mohen Video, they had no other choice.

As usual, let's call for monthly votes!!!

If you're passing by, feel free to give your child a monthly pass!