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

In the last week before the Spring Festival, the festive atmosphere in the capital was getting stronger. Li Yitong was taking Tian Xiwei to various temple fairs and historical sites.

Shen Mo, on the other hand, had already flown to Chuncheng.

Guided by the talent scout, we arrived at a quiet and upscale residential area.

Meng Ziyi's home is in one of the spacious detached villas. Judging from the environment and decoration, she is from a well-off family.

When Shen Mo entered the Meng family's living room accompanied by a talent scout, Meng Ziyi, who was flipping through a fashion magazine on the sofa, looked up upon hearing the sound.

The next second, she seemed to be put on pause, and didn't even notice the magazine slipping onto the carpet with a "thud".

She widened her already round eyes and opened her mouth slightly.

Her cheeks flushed rapidly, and her fingers instinctively gripped the hem of her clothes.

His eyes were filled with disbelief and extreme excitement, just like a little fan meeting their idol.

She was completely different from her usual slightly arrogant little princess demeanor.

"Shen, Brother Shen Mo...?"

She spoke almost in trembling, her voice trembling with excitement.

Shen Mo, who followed the nanny in, was not surprised by her reaction and simply nodded gently at her.

Then his gaze turned to Meng's parents, who came out of the study upon hearing the noise, and he nodded slightly, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant.

"Mr. Meng, Mrs. Meng, I apologize for bothering you for the second time."

"My colleague came last time, and I think it's better to express our sincerity in person."

Meng's father was a worldly businessman. As he invited Shen Mo to sit down, he sized up the young man in front of him.

After the talent scouts' first visit, they did indeed conduct a private investigation into Mohen Capital and Shen Mo himself.

The result surprised them; the emerging investment firm was quite powerful.

The young man in front of us is not only a recently well-known actor, but also the actual controller of this organization.

The fact that he personally flew to Kunming to sign his daughter is a testament to his sincerity.

"We appreciate the importance your company places on us by coming in person, Mr. Shen."

When Meng's father spoke, his tone was calm and scrutinizing.

Shen Mo calmly accepted the tea offered by Meng's mother and thanked her.

Then he explained to Meng's parents again the training plan that Mohen had tailored for Meng Ziyi.

The program highlighted the academic partnerships with top-tier arts high schools, the systematic professional training system, and the anticipated opportunities to participate in film and television projects.

Finally, he added in a particularly solemn tone.

"Regarding some unhealthy practices within the industry, I can make a solemn promise to both of you here."

"All businesses under Inkmark resolutely resist and eliminate any form of underhanded practices."

"We will establish a dedicated oversight channel to ensure that every signed artist can grow in a safe, fair, and professional environment."

"This point can be included in the supplementary clauses of the contract."

Meng's parents exchanged a glance. The conditions and promises Shen Mo made had indeed largely dispelled their core concerns.

The proposal of "anti-submarine rule clauses" in particular appears to be especially sincere.

At this moment, Meng Ziyi, who had been suppressing her excitement and secretly glancing at Shen Mo, finally couldn't help but interject.

Her voice was filled with excitement, and her eyes sparkled as she looked at Shen Mo.

"Brother Shen Mo, I...I watched 'Love is Not Blind,' Wang Xiaojian is so funny! You're so handsome! I watched it three times!"

She seemed eager to prove her "fan" status, her tone carrying a touch of girlish naiveté.

Upon hearing this, Shen Mo chuckled and turned his gaze to her, his tone becoming even more amiable than before.

"Thank you for your support, Ziyi."

"Do you find acting interesting? Would you like to try it yourself and create a memorable character like Wang Xiaojian?"

"Yes! Of course I want to!"

Meng Ziyi nodded vigorously, then glanced at her parents somewhat shyly and added in a low voice.

"Exactly, I never dared to think that far ahead before."

Shen Mo followed suit, turning his gaze back to Meng's parents, his tone sincere.

"Mr. Meng, Mrs. Meng, we value Ziyi not only because of her physical appearance."

"More importantly, it's because of the sparkle in her eyes and her desire to perform, which are invaluable qualities for becoming a good actor."

"We are confident that through systematic training, we can polish this rough gem into a fine piece."

"More importantly..."

He paused, then said meaningfully.

"What we hope to establish with her is not a simple agency contract, but a long-term business partnership for mutual growth."

"Mohen is willing to invest resources to accompany and witness her rise."

Meng Ziyi listened with great emotion, and she couldn't help but gently tug at her mother's sleeve, her eyes filled with longing and pleading.

After a moment of contemplation, Meng's father looked at the composed Shen Mo before him, and then at his daughter whose eyes were sparkling with starlight.

Finally, he slowly spoke: "President Shen, we have seen your sincerity and plans."

Shen Mo's personal involvement, along with his sincerity and professional planning, impressed the parents.

Furthermore, his personal charm and his "special emphasis" on Meng Ziyi's potential directly captured the girl's heart.

This paved the way for a successful signing.

After seeing Shen Mo off and closing the door, Meng Ziyi practically floated back to her room.

The door clicked shut, and she leaned against it.

It felt as if all the strength in my body had been drained away, yet I was filled with another kind of intense excitement.

She carefully took out her phone and turned on the screen.

It was a photo of her with Shen Mo, which she had just mustered the courage to ask for.

In the photo, she stands next to Shen Mo, smiling broadly with her cheeks flushed.

In the photo, Shen Mo's lips were slightly curved, and his deep eyes made her heart race.

"what……"

She gasped and collapsed onto her soft bed.

She buried her burning cheeks deep in the blankets, her legs kicking excitedly in the air.

A few seconds later, she suddenly sat up, holding her phone, her fingertips lightly tracing Shen Mo's profile on the screen, and she laughed to herself.

She remembered that Shen Mo had just been sitting in her living room, speaking to her in such a gentle voice.

Meng Ziyi felt like he was dreaming.

This made her even more dizzy than watching "Love is Not Blind" ten times in the movie theater.

"After the New Year, I'll be going to the capital..."

She murmured to herself, her eyes growing brighter and brighter.

If I go to the capital and join Inkmark, wouldn't that mean...?

I can see Brother Shen Mo almost every day?

The thought exploded in her mind like fireworks, and she couldn't bring herself to take it back for a while.

She started to imagine it.

If you bump into someone in the company corridor, respectfully call out "President Shen," and then secretly feel happy all day.

While I was training hard in the practice room, he would come over to check on me.

He might even arrange for a beautiful female lead to play himself, and then play the male lead...

Clutching her phone, she rolled back into bed, wrapping herself up like a happy cocoon, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.

I've already started planning in my mind what pretty clothes I should bring to the capital.

How can I maintain my professionalism while also presenting my best self in front of him?

All the worries and confusion about the future were warmed by the light of "Shen Mo".

At this moment, the girl's dream was tinged with the most beautiful rose color.

She had already started counting down, hoping the New Year would pass quickly, and hoping that the day would come soon when she could go to the capital and be by Shen Mo's side.