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

Tian Xiwei was afraid that Bai Mengyan wouldn't believe her.

He immediately pulled out his phone and presented it to Bai Mengyan like a treasure.

"Look, look! This is the egg that Brother Mo fried for me this morning, although it's a little burnt..."

"This is what Sister Tongtong taught me to dance. I always moved my hands and feet in unison, which made her laugh..."

"This is when we went to the supermarket together. Mo-ge was pushing the cart from behind, and Tongtong and I were throwing snacks into the cart from the front..."

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The album is filled with photos that capture the stark contrast between Shen Mo and Li Yitong.

In the photo, Shen Mo doesn't have the aloofness of someone in a suit and tie. He wears loose loungewear and looks helplessly at the mischievous Tian Xiwei, his eyes filled with obvious indulgence.

Li Yitong, on the other hand, completely shed her strong woman persona, displaying a warm smile with a touch of mischief.

As Bai Mengyan watched, her preconceived notions about "President Shen" and "President Li" were quietly shattered, replaced by more complex emotions.

Shocking... President Shen and President Li actually live under the same roof!

I'm quite surprised... I never knew President Shen was like this in private!

I'm envious... Tian Xiwei is able to participate in their lives so closely!

A vague idea began to take shape: Tian Xiwei might be the key to getting closer to Shen Mo.

"Wow! Weiwei, you're so lucky!"

"Being able to live with President Shen and President Li! They must treat you very well behind your back!"

Tian Xi nodded vigorously, her little face full of pride.

"Of course! Brother Mo and Sister Tongtong are the best to me!"

Bai Mengyan leaned closer and lowered her voice, as if sharing some amazing secret.

"Just between you and me, I also know some of Mr. Shen's little secrets about the company!"

"For example, this morning he secretly picked the lettuce out of his jianbing (Chinese crepe), and I caught him!"

"Also, he doesn't like to add sugar to his coffee, and he especially likes iced Americano..."

These seemingly trivial details were exactly what Tian Xiwei wanted to hear.

Her eyes sparkled, as if she had received some top-secret information, and her affection for Bai Mengyan instantly soared.

Two girls, one innocent and carefree, sharing their daily lives with their "family" without any guile.

One of them had ulterior motives and enthusiastically shared anecdotes about the "boss's" work.

They huddled together, chattering and laughing, looking like they had known each other for ages.

Tian Xiwei suddenly felt that this Sister Bai Mengyan was really interesting. She knew a lot about Brother Mo, and it was so nice to chat with her.

Bai Mengyan was secretly delighted, feeling that she had found the right "little ally"!

Through her, you can not only get to know the real Shen Mo, but also get closer to Shen Mo's "social circle".

Shen Mo and Li Yitong came out of the office one after the other and walked to the secretariat area, where they were greeted by this "harmonious" scene.

Tian Xiwei and Bai Mengyan were practically huddled together, pointing and whispering in front of their phone screens, occasionally letting out suppressed laughter.

Tian Xiwei's face was filled with undisguised joy, while Bai Mengyan looked excited as if she had found a kindred spirit.

Shen Mo paused, exchanging a glance with Li Yitong.

Li Yitong's crescent-shaped eyes held a knowing smile, as if to say, "See? I told you so."

"cough."

Shen Mo cleared his throat, successfully attracting the attention of the two girls.

Looking at Tian Xiwei's excited little face, and then glancing at Bai Mengyan's bright eyes beside him, the thought of "rare peace and quiet" popped into his mind again.

With the Spring Festival approaching, company business is slowing down, and it's better to keep these two energetic girls around...

He turned to Li Yitong, his tone carrying a hint of negotiation, but his gaze swept meaningfully over Bai Mengyan.

"It's almost Chinese New Year, and there's nothing urgent here. You should take Xiaotian out more often; she probably hasn't had enough of the capital yet."

His gaze swept over Bai Mengyan, his tone carrying a subtle hint of "passing the buck."

"And... bring Assistant Bai along too."

"So that she doesn't have nothing to do and disturb Rebecca and the others' work."

This last, slightly joking remark, tinged with a helpless smile, serves as a footnote to the arrangement.

Upon hearing this, Li Yitong raised an eyebrow and her gaze fell on Bai Mengyan.

Bai Mengyan's eyes widened at Shen Mo's words, her face showing a mix of embarrassment at having her little secret exposed and anticipation of going out to play.

Under Bai Mengyan's gaze, Li Yitong naturally stepped forward and came to Shen Mo.

She reached out her slender fingers and gently straightened his already perfectly neat shirt collar.

The movements were practiced and intimate, as if they had done it a thousand times.

Her fingertips lightly brushed against the skin on the side of his neck, leaving a warm sensation.

"understood."

She looked up, gazing into Shen Mo's eyes, her voice gentle yet clear to everyone present.

"Then remember to eat lunch on time, don't forget everything when you get busy."

The concern and intimacy in their tone, like invisible threads, tightly bound the two together.

This action, these words, flowed naturally and smoothly, without the slightest hint of deliberate effort, yet they were like a silent declaration.

In front of Bai Mengyan and Tian Xiwei, she subtly asserted her sovereignty.

Only Li Yitong could so naturally get close to him and care about the details of his life.

Tian Xiwei blinked her big eyes as she watched this scene.

Although I think Sister Tongtong and Brother Mo look really good together, I feel a pang of heartache, like my own doll has been taken away.

Bai Mengyan's bright smile faded almost imperceptibly.

The small thrill that had just risen in my heart at the thought of being able to travel with them flickered like a flame touched by a gentle breeze.

For the first time, she realized so clearly that there was a close and harmonious aura between Shen Mo and Li Yitong that was difficult for others to penetrate.

"Okay, okay!"

Tian Xi suppressed the subtle undercurrent in her heart and clapped her hands happily.

"Sister Tongtong, let's take Sister Mengyan with us to play! She's so much fun!"

Li Yitong then withdrew her hand, smiled at Shen Moyan, turned around and looked at Bai Mengyan, reverting to her usual gentle yet slightly aloof "advisor" demeanor.

"So, Xiaobai, will you come with me for the next few days?"

"Perfect, this will also let you get familiar with the capital beforehand. I'll be your tour guide!"

Bai Mengyan nodded quickly, trying her best to put on a bright smile.

"Thank you, Mr. Li! Thank you, Mr. Shen! I'll definitely have a great time... oh no, I mean, I'll learn a lot from you!"

But beneath that smile, there was a hint of bewilderment, as if she had been gently touched by an invisible barrier.

A hint of relief flashed across Shen Mo's eyes as he waved his hand.

Li Yitong drove Tian Xiwei and Bai Mengyan through the bustling streets.

Tian Xiwei, sitting in the passenger seat, was the most excited. Her face was almost pressed against the car window as she pointed at the alleys passing by and chattered away.

Bai Mengyan sat in the back seat with a smile on her face, responding actively to every word Tian Xiwei said, but her eyes would occasionally sneak over Li Yitong's profile in the driver's seat.

She could tell that Li Yitong's indulgence and patience towards Tian Xiwei came from the bottom of her heart, just like an older sister treating a younger sister.

As for myself, although I am polite and considerate, there is always an invisible barrier between us.

At the clay figurine stall in Nanluoguxiang, Tian Xiwei picked up a clay figurine with a serious expression and grinned as she approached Bai Mengyan.

"Sister Mengyan, look at this clay figure, doesn't it look like Brother Mo with a stern face?"

Bai Mengyan took it and examined it carefully: "Sigh, it really does look a bit like it! Especially when it's pursing its lips."

Li Yitong also came over and smiled.

"If he knew how you all viewed him, I wonder what his expression would be."

Bai Mengyan followed up casually, asking the question as if it were unintentional.

"Mr. Li, is Mr. Shen quite serious in private? I've noticed he rarely smiles at the company."

Li Yitong picked up an exquisite sachet and looked at it while casually remarking.

"You don't need to call me 'boss' when we're out. I'm a bit older than you, just call me 'older sister'."

"That's how he is in front of outsiders; he's used to keeping a facade. But in private..."

She paused, as if remembering something interesting, and her eyes crinkled into a smile.

"I can be quite childish sometimes, especially when I'm fooling around with Xiaotian."

"I didn't argue with him!" Tian Xiwei immediately protested, pouting.

"It's because Mo Ge always likes to ruffle my hair, messing up my hairstyle!"

Looking at Tian Xiwei's natural coquettishness, Bai Mengyan felt her envy and longing deepen.

The Shen Mo they spoke of was a side of her that she had never met, yet longed for immensely.

At noon, Li Yitong took them to a private restaurant.

When ordering, Li Yitong skillfully recited several dish names and then explained them to Bai Mengyan.

"These are the restaurant's signature dishes, and they taste pretty good. Shen Mo really likes their braised pork, though he thinks it's a little too sweet."

It's that kind of casual mention, embedded in the details of daily life.

Bai Mengyan tried her best to maintain a smile: "Really? Then I'll have to give it a try."

During a break from eating, Tian Xi went to the restroom.

Only Li Yitong and Bai Mengyan remained at the table.

There was a momentary, subtle pause in the atmosphere.

Li Yitong elegantly wiped her mouth with a napkin, looked at Bai Mengyan with a calm and clear gaze, as if she could see through all of Bai Mengyan's little thoughts.

"Xiaobai, are you settling in well in Beijing? Is the pressure high?"

"I'm used to it, it's good. Sister Tong, the company atmosphere is great, everyone takes good care of me."

Bai Mengyan quickly answered, adopting a very humble attitude.

Li Yitong nodded, her tone gentle yet carrying a subtle hint of alertness.

"Shen Mo...he may seem cold and hard, but he is actually very loyal to those around him and protective of his own."

"Working alongside him, just follow his instructions, keep your mind pure, and don't overthink things; it'll be easier that way."

"I understand, Sister Tong." Bai Mengyan lowered her eyelashes and obediently replied, but a trace of resentment quietly spread in her heart.

While shopping at a large mall in the afternoon, Tian Xiwei was attracted by a kitten in a pet store and couldn't move away.

Li Yitong and Bai Mengyan stood aside and waited.

Looking at the fluffy kitten inside the glass window, Bai Mengyan sighed involuntarily.

"Mr. Shen doesn't seem like the type of person who would like small animals."

Li Yitong looked at the shop and smiled.

"He says he's a nuisance, but he's actually very soft-hearted."

"When Xiaotian said she wanted to get a cat, he disagreed on the surface, but secretly he looked up a lot of things to note about getting a cat."

Another detail she was unaware of.

Bai Mengyan was silent for a moment, then suddenly mustered up her courage and asked, half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"Sister Tong, you and President Shen... have known each other for many years, right? You seem to have a great understanding."

"Yes, it's been many years."

Li Yitong nodded, her tone carrying a distant sense of reminiscence.

"So long that... many things have become habits."