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

Chapter 86 The Bosses' Cameos [Fourth Update] Requesting First Subscription

In Gu Beichen's study, which the production team had meticulously set up, a new scene was being prepared.

This scene depicts Gu Beichen, an alien professor played by Shen Mo, confessing his feelings for Jiang Jinyue, a top actress played by Li Yitong, after realizing that his feelings transcend their social status. He then tries to get closer to her.

The script supervisor's clapperboard rang out crisply: "Scene 23 of 'My Love from the Star,' one take, one shot!"

The study is dimly lit, creating a quiet and private atmosphere.

Shen Mo, who plays Gu Beichen, stands in front of the bookshelf, his back straight yet exuding a sense of loneliness.

Li Yitong, who plays Jiang Jinyue, sits on the sofa, tilting her head slightly as she looks at him, her eyes filled with a unique light that is a mixture of curiosity and unconscious dependence.

"Jiang Jinyue."

Gu Beichen slowly turned around, his voice low and restrained, his eyes, which were usually as deep as an ancient well, seemed to be swirling with undercurrents.

"What am I to you? A—strange alien neighbor? A—professor—who can occasionally lend a hand?"

Jiang Jinyue blinked, her eyes revealing her innocent and straightforward nature.

At first, I thought you were quite strange, cold and hard, like a stone. But now—

She paused, stood up, and walked towards him step by step, her steps graceful and swaying.

"Now I feel that here with you—"

Her fingertips gently touched his heart, but just as they were about to touch, Gu Beichen suddenly grabbed her wrist.

The camera zooms in, giving the two a close-up.

Shen Mo's eyes became extremely complex at this moment, showing panic at having his thoughts exposed, struggle to cross taboos, and a burning emotion that was almost about to break free.

The force with which he gripped Li Yitong's wrist was neither too light nor too heavy, but it carried an unyielding strength that left no room for escape.

"It's not a stone—"

He was almost gritting his teeth, his voice hoarse, carrying a painful self-analysis and a sense of confirmation.

"I'm also afraid."

"What are you afraid of?"

Li Yitong looked up, her eyes pure yet filled with confusion.

"I'm afraid of losing control."

Shen Mo suddenly pulled her a step closer, and the distance between them instantly became so close that they could hear each other breathing.

He lowered his head, his forehead almost touching hers, their hot breaths mingling.

"I fear that this world, built on reason, will completely collapse because of you."

His delivery of lines is incredibly powerful; every word seems to strike right at the heart.

Li Yitong's response was also just right, from her initial confusion, to her slight surprise when he pulled her closer, and then to the gradual emotion and tears welling up in her eyes when she heard his confession, the layers were distinct.

Behind the monitor, Liu Junjie gripped the walkie-talkie tightly, even his breathing became shallow.

The next second, according to the script, Gu Beichen should restrain himself and let go.

But at that moment, Shen Mo made a subtle, almost instinctive adjustment.

His thumb gently caressed the inside of Li Yitong's delicate wrist before slowly releasing it.

This action was so small that it was almost imperceptible, yet it carried a silent longing and yearning.

"Cut! Perfect! One take!"

Liu Junjie's excited voice broke the silence of the scene, filled with unbelievable excitement.

"Shen Mo, Yi Tong, that last part was just perfect! Especially the detail of you letting go, Shen Mo, it was amazing!"

As soon as the scene ended, Li Yitong seemed to instantly detach herself from the character of Jiang Jinyue, but her cheeks still had a lingering blush.

She subconsciously touched her wrist, which Shen Mo had just rubbed, where the warmth and rough touch of his fingertips still seemed to linger.

Shen Mo regained his usual composure, but the look in his eyes as he gazed at Li Yitong held an indescribable depth.

Bai Mengyan immediately stepped forward with the water, first handing it to Shen Mo, and then handing the other bottle of water to Li Yitong.

She keenly sensed the unusual atmosphere between the two of them, her eyes dimmed slightly, but she still maintained a polite smile.

Li Yitong took the water, took a small sip, walked to Shen Mo's side, and spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

She was a little coquettish, and a little tentative.

"Teacher Shen, did you add any more scenes just now?"

"Um?"

"That finger gesture—it wasn't in the script."

Shen Mo looked down at her, noticing her slightly reddened earlobes and her crescent-shaped eyes that held a sly smile, and his heart stirred slightly.

He didn't answer directly, but reached out and very naturally tucked a strand of hair that had slipped down her cheek behind her ear, his fingertips brushing against her warm earlobe.

"In the script."

His voice carried a slight hoarseness from just coming off set, and an intimacy that only they understood.

"Jiang Jinyue's ears shouldn't be red at this time."

His actions and words were like a feather, gently scratching at Li Yitong's heart.

Her face flushed even redder, but this time it was definitely not for the sake of the plot.

She gave him a coquettish glare, her eyes sparkling with charm, and muttered something under her breath.

"—You're quite observant."

At this moment, director Liu Junjie walked over, excitedly discussing the scene from earlier, temporarily interrupting the pink bubbles flowing between the two.

Behind Liu Junjie's back, Shen Mo gently placed his hand on Li Yitong's lower back, making her ears turn even redder.

Bai Mengyan stood not far away.

The unspoken, airtight understanding and intimacy between the two, and the undisguised sweetness and shyness on Li Yitong's face.

She silently gripped the planner in her hand, then forced herself to loosen it.

Her impeccable assistant's smile returned to her face, but there was a hint of melancholy beneath it.

The phone vibrated in her pocket, and a new WeChat message notification popped up on the screen, just in time to interrupt the lingering loneliness in Bai Mengyan's heart.

She took a deep breath, walked to a relatively quiet corner of the set, and unlocked the screen.

The message was from Lei Jun's assistant, confirming the approximate arrival time of Lei Jun in Shanghai and coordinating his subsequent itinerary.

"My Love from the Star" is a large-scale production produced by Mohen Capital, with an investment scale that is rare in the current market.

Shen Mo invited Lei Jun from Xiaomi, Wang Xin from Meituan, and Zhang Yiming from ByteDance to make cameo appearances.

It serves both as a promotional tool for the series and as an excellent opportunity for product placement and brand collaboration.

The task of coordinating with the secretaries and assistants of these business tycoons naturally fell to Bai Mengyan.

She immediately composed herself and her fingers flew across the screen to reply.

At the same time, he pulled up the memo and checked the schedules, preferences, and cameo roles that Shen Mo had carefully designed for the bosses.

Shen Mo arranged for the bosses to stage a high-end investor cocktail party.

The story naturally introduces these "investors" with special identities through the perspective of the female protagonist, Jiang Jinyue, who is invited to a top-tier party.

This scene didn't require much acting skill, so it wasn't difficult for them.

A few days later, filming proceeded as scheduled.

The scene was luxuriously and stylishly decorated, with elegant attire and lively conversation.

Li Yitong, dressed in a stunningly designed evening gown, was breathtakingly beautiful and had already entered the state of Jiang Jinyue.

The camera followed her perspective as it moved into the arena.

The first person to appear in the frame is Lei Jun, who is chatting with Wang Xin about the future trends of smartphones. A close-up shot of the latest Xiaomi phone is placed perfectly on the table.

During the conversation, Wang Xin inadvertently mentioned the concept of "precisely connecting users and merchants through the platform." On the blurred background of the electronic screen, the logo of Meituan was faintly visible.

Finally, Zhang Yiming walked towards them. He didn't have many lines, but the Toutiao app on his phone screen clearly displayed "Toutiao: See a Bigger World".

Through Jiang Jinyue's perspective, these industry leaders were brought into the frame one by one.

Although the performance was slightly immature, the authenticity and presence brought by the natural acting style added a unique weight and appeal to the scene.

"Cut! Great! Thank you for your hard work, teachers!"

Liu Junjie called a halt with satisfaction.

As soon as their scene ended, Shen Mo led Li Yitong to greet them.

"Mr. Lei, Mr. Wang, Brother Zhang, thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to come over."

Shen Mo smiled and shook hands with the three of them, his demeanor calm and composed.

"Mr. Shen, you're too kind. Experiencing filming is very interesting."

Lei Jun responded with a smile, his gaze then falling on Li Yitong beside Shen Mo.

"This must be President Li, right? He's truly talented and handsome, leaving a deep impression both on and off screen."

Li Yitong immediately stepped forward, extending her hand gracefully with a polite and friendly smile on her face.

"Hello Mr. Lei, I've heard so much about you. I'm Li Yitong, and I'm in charge of strategic investments in the entertainment sector at Mohen."

"I have always admired Xiaomi's user ecosystem and hope to have the opportunity to learn from you."

Her response was neither humble nor arrogant, expressing respect while also highlighting her identity and professional field.

Wang Xin also smiled and said, "President Li is young and promising. We have been paying attention to the 'Beijing Love Story' project internally, and it has been very successful."

"Mr. Wang, you flatter me. Magnesium Group's operational experience is exactly what we've always wanted to learn."

Li Yitong skillfully steered the conversation back to the other person's area of ​​expertise, showing that she had done her homework.

Zhang Yiming pushed up his glasses and looked at Li Yitong with a smile.

"President Shen has mentioned President Li to me many times. He truly lives up to his reputation."

Li Yitong nodded slightly and covered her mouth with a soft laugh.

"Brother Zhang, you flatter me. President Shen has praised your team's powerful algorithm to me many times. I've been looking forward to your Toutiao for a long time."

The Toutiao app has recently been completed and should be launched before the release of "My Love from the Star". This cameo appearance may serve as a very good promotional tool.

Shen Mo interrupted at the right moment, clapping his hands lightly to draw attention.

"Bosses, there's no need for you to praise each other; it just sounds weirder."

The group exchanged glances and then burst into laughter.

"If you're not too busy, let's have dinner together and talk in detail."

Shen Mo and Li Yitong, shining brightly in the crowd, stood side by side, chatting and laughing with business tycoons. The sense of equal footing they displayed was once again clearly reflected in her eyes.

That maturity beyond her years was something Bai Mengyan longed for immensely.

She also wanted to be Shen Mo's companion, not just a pretty face or an assistant.