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

Chapter 348 The Real Winner Tonight [Two Chapters Combined, Bonus Chapter 31]

To the great disappointment of everyone who was expecting to see "internal strife within the Ink Trace organization" and "two women turning against each other,"

In the two separate shots of Li Yitong and Li Lin, there was surprisingly no coldness that should be present in the eyes of mortal enemies.

Quite the opposite.

On the big screen, Li Lin and Li Yitong sat side by side, their small hands tightly clasped together.

Li Yitong even tilted her head slightly and whispered something in Li Lin's ear, making Li Lin purse her lips and giggle, her smile as beautiful as a flower.

The stunning friendship displayed by these two top goddesses of the Chinese entertainment industry together captivated countless fans watching the live stream.

"Waaaaah, this isn't a hellish scene, it's the heavens using their beauty to bully me!"

"They're real twin sisters!"

"This relationship is just too good! All those rumors online are so fake, they seem like a joke now!"

The award presenter on stage, seeing this scene, couldn't help but pick up the microphone and make a joke.

"Oh my, Li Yitong and Li Lin, you two are hugging so intimately, it looks so good, it's really too good to look at."

"However, these two best friends are competing for the same Best Actress award. Who do you think would be a better fit to win?"

When teased, both women looked up at the camera at the same time.

Li Yitong readily accepted the microphone handed to her by a staff member.

"Whether it's Qinqin or me who gets it, we at Mohen are going to throw a celebration banquet when we get back today. We're just worried the judging panel won't give us the chance!"

Li Qin took the microphone, a slight smile playing on her lips. "However, we still believe in the judges' aesthetic sense."

"Hahaha!"

The audience erupted in good-natured laughter once again, and the "wholesale joke" on the red carpet was brought to a close.

After the jokes were over, the presenter turned his attention to the other nominees, teasing them one by one before slowly tearing open the envelope that would decide their fate.

The winner of the Best Actress award at the 33rd Hundred Flowers Awards is "7".

"Congratulations to Li Yitong on 'Monster Hunt'!"

In an instant, golden ribbons rained down from the sky like a waterfall, and a stirring symphony resounded through the heavens!

Amidst the fervent atmosphere of standing up and applauding, Li Yitong clearly felt the hand that Li Qin was holding next to her stiffen for a moment.

That was the regret and disappointment that an actor instinctively felt when faced with the highest honor.

Even if she is magnanimous, how could she possibly remain completely calm when faced with the Best Actress award?

Li Yitong's mind was completely clear.

Instead of immediately standing up to embrace her moment in the spotlight, she turned around, opened her arms, and gave Li Qin a big hug.

She whispered softly in Li Lin's ear, patting her back.

"Don't be discouraged."

"This movie benefited from the box office. In my heart, you are already the uncrowned king in 'Brotherhood of Blades'."

"I'm sorry you had to go through that tonight. I'll make it up to you next time."

Hearing Li Yitong's comforting words, the faint sense of disappointment in Li Lin's heart instantly vanished.

She smiled self-deprecatingly, then hugged Li Yitong tightly, feeling touched, and whispered coquettishly in her ear.

"You said it yourself, you great actress!"

"I'd better think carefully about what kind of compensation I want!"

It's a deal.

Li Yitong released Li Qin and then stood up gracefully.

Looking at Shen Mo, who had been standing behind her for a few seconds, Li Yitong smiled.

Shen Mo opened his arms and embraced the elegantly dressed Li Yitong tightly.

"Congratulations, my Best Actress!"

At this moment, Li Yitong felt the intense heat emanating from the man's chest, and her heart melted completely.

She longed to kiss him deeply right there on that stage, under the spotlight, but she ultimately restrained herself.

Releasing Shen Mo, Li Yitong lifted her skirt and stepped onto the podium amidst thunderous applause.

Standing in front of the microphone, she accepted the Hundred Flowers Award, one of the highest honors for actresses in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Looking down at the crowd below the stage, Li Yitong saw the awe, jealousy, and envy in the eyes of countless people.

But her gaze remained fixed on that man the entire time.

After saying the routine words of thanks, she paused.

"Standing here, holding this trophy, my palms are sweaty."

"I think many people will feel that I'm standing here today because I'm lucky."

The audience was silent, everyone listening to the newly crowned Best Actress's declaration.

Li Yitong took a deep breath, her beautiful eyes shining brightly.

"But I know for myself that it isn't true."

Everything I have stems from a dream I had as a child.

"I said I want to dance, I want to act, I want to be a big star."

Then, someone shamelessly said: "I'll help you!"

"Today, I want to say thank you to the person who has helped me along the way. Thank you for making all my dreams come true."

"It's so good to have you!"

Although Li Yitong did not name names in her speech, everyone present was a shrewd and intelligent person.

Which of the viewers watching the live stream is a fool?

It's almost as if the name "Shen Mo" is engraved directly on his forehead!

This isn't an acceptance speech; it's clearly a vow to grow old together!

"This is insane! What kind of massive dog-massaging scene is today's Hundred Flowers Awards?!"

"The cards are up in the air! Li Yitong's declaration has completely revealed her hand!"

"Where's the Civil Affairs Bureau? Hurry! I'll go and move the Civil Affairs Bureau here for you right now! You need to officially announce your marriage immediately!"

As Shen Mo listened to Li Yitong's speech from below the stage, an irrepressible tenderness welled up in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.

However, Li Lin, sitting next to him, was staring intently at her best friend on the stage with her beautiful eyes.

Li Qin gritted her teeth, feeling both amused and annoyed.

Li Yitong, you're something else! When you hugged me backstage just now, you were so gentle and comforting, telling me not to be discouraged and that you would make it up to me.

But then he turned around and went up to the podium, and openly declared his love in front of everyone, making his claim perfectly clear!

Is this how you play?

Meng Ziyi, standing to the side, pouted slightly, looking at the Best Newcomer trophy in her hand, and suddenly felt it wasn't so appealing anymore.

Inside a nanny van traveling on the elevated highway in the capital.

Tian Xiwei, who was on her way to a business trip, kept her eyes glued to the live broadcast of the Hundred Flowers Awards on her phone screen.

Her knuckles were white from gripping so tightly that her nails were almost digging into her flesh.

She bit her lower lip in frustration, her chest heaving violently, a surge of bitterness almost overflowing within her.

The one who should be openly and righteously declaring sovereignty is clearly myself!

One step behind, and you'll be behind at every step.

Hearing the thunderous applause in the live broadcast, her stubbornness and possessiveness grew even stronger.

Meanwhile, in a high-end apartment far away in the capital, the atmosphere was rather relaxed.

Dilraba leaned back on the sofa, looking at Bai Lu who insisted on coming to her house to watch the live stream together, and couldn't help but turn her head away.

"Mengyan, aren't you sad or jealous?"

"Why would I be sad?"

Bai Lu munched on an apple while rolling her eyes in a completely unladylike manner.

"I was fully prepared mentally before I jumped into Brother Mo's trap."

"Anyway, as long as I can stay by Brother Mo's side, get acting roles, and have him dote on me, I don't care about anything else."

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"You're quite optimistic!" Dilraba sighed and rubbed her forehead.

Bai Lu chuckled, nudged Dilraba's shoulder with her elbow, and winked mischievously.

"If you're so desperate, why don't you go challenge Sister Tong?"

Upon hearing this, Reba shrank back and slapped Bai Lu across the face.

Meanwhile, in the hotel of the film crew of "Better Days" in Chongqing.

Having just finished a day of intense filming, Liu Haocun and Zhou Ye were now slumped on the sofa without any regard for their image.

The two little girls leaned against each other listlessly, their little mouths pouting.

"Sigh, we arrived too late!"

Liu Haocun rubbed his sore calves, his tone full of resentment at being born at the wrong time.

Zhou Ye turned his head to look at her and retorted mercilessly.

"Tch, getting in early won't help."

"You met Brother Mo a few years ago, but did Brother Mo really accept you, a little bean sprout still in junior high school?"

"You're the bean sprout! You're still a bean sprout!"

"Hey! Liu Haocun, are you looking for death?!" Zhou Ye said as he pounced on him.

"Where are you grabbing?!" Liu Haocun shrieked. "Grab your own thing!"

"Oh, no, you don't!"

The two girls were playfully fighting on the sofa, using their antics to mask their envy and jealousy.

Meanwhile, in the dormitory arranged by the company in the capital, Wang Churan, who was preparing for the college entrance examination, was holding her phone with anxiety.

She stared blankly at Shen Mo's face on the screen, her heart never before filled with such intense anticipation for 2017.

A few more months —

She will finally turn 18 in 2017.

She was genuinely afraid that one day her Mo-ge would suddenly become a husband.

In the hotel room of the "Your Wedding" film crew, Zhang Ruonan silently watched the live stream. After a long while, she sighed self-deprecatingly and turned off the live stream.

She didn't complain or blame anyone; she simply leaned back quietly in her chair, her long, curled eyelashes trembling slightly.

A moment later, she opened the WeChat chat window.

"Brother Mo, congratulations to Sister Tong on winning the Best Actress award, and best wishes to you on winning the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actor."

"Tonight, you will be the most dazzling light in the world."

"It's windy in Tangshan. Remember to drink a bowl of hangover soup after celebrating tonight and take care of yourself."

The storm surrounding the Best Actress award has yet to subside, and tonight's most prestigious award, the Best Actor award, is about to begin.

"Seven actors were nominated for Best Actor at the 33rd Hundred Flowers Awards."

On the big screen, VCR images flashed by one by one.

Feng Xiaogang in "Mr. Six"!

Huang Bo in "Dearest"!

Deng Chao in "The Mermaid"!

Feng Shaofeng in "Wolf Totem"!

In the historical trajectory of his previous life, Feng Shaofeng unexpectedly won the Best Actor award at this year's Hundred Flowers Awards for his role in this Sino-French co-production.

However, in this life, when faced with the fifth nominated man, a hint of helplessness flashed deep in the eyes of all four.

The last nominee is Shen Mo from "Brotherhood of Blades"!

On screen, Shen Mo, dressed in a flying fish robe, holds an embroidered spring knife. He plays Shen Lian, a member of the Imperial Guard, who struggles in the vortex of power and sinks into love and betrayal.

Unlike the previous version of Shen Lian, the Shen Lian in this life of "Brotherhood of Blades" can be said to be performed flawlessly.

With Shen Mo's enhanced, top-notch acting skills, Shen Lian's helplessness and ruthlessness at the bottom of society, as well as his inherent coldness and unyieldingness in the face of supreme power, were vividly portrayed.

In those few scenes of eye contact in the dark room, he didn't even have a single line of dialogue. He simply relied on the contraction of his pupils and the slight tremor of his facial muscles to portray a tragic hero crushed by the times so vividly that he directly elevated "Brotherhood of Blades" to an epic level in Chinese martial arts films.

"That's incredible! Shen Mo's portrayal of Shen Lian truly brought the character to life."

"Feng Xiaogang's old-school tough guy is tough, Huang Bo's father is tragic, but Shen Mo's Shen Lian—that's a true masterpiece."

"It's not just about acting skills; don't forget the sheer size of Inkstone Capital now—"

"Who can say anything about Shen Mo winning the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actor today?"

When the award presenters went on stage and opened the envelopes, the two men exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing a sense of natural relief.

They took a deep breath and announced loudly to the entire audience in the most impassioned voices.

The winner of the Best Actor award at the 33rd Hundred Flowers Awards is:

"Congratulations to Shen Mo on 'Brotherhood of Blades'!"

If the atmosphere was enthusiastic when Li Yitong won the award, then the moment Shen Mo's name was announced, the entire venue turned into a frenzy.

The CEOs of many brokerage firms sitting in the front row, such as Bona Yu Dong, Fiber Optic Wang Chang Tian, ​​Penguin Sun Zhonghuai, and Monkey King Gong Yu, as well as their competitors sitting in the audience, Feng Xiaogang, Huang Bo, and Feng Shaofeng, all stood up at almost the same time!

Hundreds of celebrities, directors, and producers in the audience spontaneously stood up.

The young man facing the front row erupted in the most enthusiastic and longest applause of the night.

This is the power and influence Shen Mo currently wields in the Chinese entertainment industry.

He is not only a top-tier actor whose acting skills are worthy of being called a god, but also the head of an entertainment empire.

He won this Best Actor award, and from acting skills to capital, from works to popularity, no one dared to say a word of disapproval. Amidst a round of applause that was almost worshipful, Shen Mo's lips curled into a calm smile.

He slowly stood up and buttoned his suit jacket, then reached out and gently embraced Li Yitong and Li Lin beside him.

He then turned around, nodded slightly to his colleagues who stood up in salute, and then stepped onto the stage.

Shen Mo accepted the heavy Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actor and stood under the spotlight.

His tall, handsome figure, and the natural nobility and domineering aura emanating from him captivated countless young female artists and fans in the audience, making their eyes glaze over and their hearts race.

This is a real man, able to wield billions in capital with a flick of the wrist and be crowned the king of the Chinese entertainment industry with another.

Shen Mo held the trophy in one hand, adjusted the microphone, and his voice instantly filled the entire venue.

"Thank you to the organizing committee, and thank you to all the movie fans who voted for 'Brotherhood of Blades'."

"Thank you to Director Lu Yang and all the staff in front of and behind the camera. This honor belongs to everyone."

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"Of course, I would also like to thank the seniors who were nominated with me tonight. It is my honor to compete with them on the Hundred Flowers Awards stage."

Below the stage, Feng Xiaogang and Huang Bo clapped and nodded repeatedly, saying, "You're giving me face, so I'll carry you on my back."

However, just when everyone thought that Shen Mo was about to finish his bland and official speech, things were about to turn around.

But then Shen Mo on the stage suddenly smiled, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

He glanced at the judges' seats with a hint of sarcasm and quipped softly.

"Finally, one more thing."

"The judging panel for the Hundred Flowers Awards, as expected, shares the same aesthetic as me."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

After a moment of silence, the entire venue erupted in a deafening burst of laughter and cheers!

Absolutely!

Absolutely amazing!

Starting on the red carpet, the phrase "aesthetics" was initiated by Li Yitong, followed by Li, Meng Ziyi, and finally became a topic of discussion among all the big names in the Chinese entertainment industry.

At this moment, the true instigator finally got the perfect ending on the podium for Chad!

"President Shen is awesome! He's so good at using this as leverage!"

"Haha, even the big names on the judging panel turned green, but they still had to laugh along. That's absolute dominance!"

"After tonight, I'm sure Shen Mo's taste will become the number one internet meme!"

Amidst cheers and thunderous applause, Shen Mo raised the trophy in his hand and gracefully exited the stage.

After the Best Actor and Best Actress awards were presented, the ceremony began to come to a close.

The final winner of the Best New Film Award has been officially announced.

As expected by everyone.

When the VCR on the big screen played "Wolf Warrior," which had failed to win any awards that night, the entire audience knew that the outcome was no longer in doubt.

"The winner of the 33rd Popular Film Awards' Outstanding Film Award is—Wolf Warrior! Congratulations to director Wu Jing, producer Li Yitong, and executive producer Shen Mo!"

When Wu Jing, dressed in a sharp suit, walked onto the stage with Shen Mo and Li Yitong, his face flushed with excitement, and accepted the trophy representing the glory of the palm-making industry, the Hundred Flowers Awards officially came to a close.

This night was the night that made Mohen Media a legend.

Most Artistic Newcomer (Meng Ziyi), Most Artistic Actress (Li Yitong), Most Artistic Actor (Shen Mo), Outstanding Film Award (Wolf Warrior)!

In the history of the Hundred Flowers Awards, Mohen is the second company to win all of the most prestigious core awards!

The last one was Huayi, which has already collapsed. Huayi once served as the organizer of the Hundred Flowers Awards and won many awards, but it has always been controversial.

Tonight's films by Mohen are all deserving of awards, whether from a detailed perspective or from a technical standpoint, and no one can question their merits.

It's fair to say that Mohen Media completely dominated this year's Hundred Flowers Awards!

Sure enough, before the awards ceremony was even over, the entire internet had completely crashed.

On Weibo, eight out of the top ten trending topics included the names "Mohen" and "Shenmo".

Press releases from major news outlets and entertainment accounts flooded every corner of the internet.

[A dramatic shift in the Chinese entertainment industry! Mohen Media achieves a grand slam at the Hundred Flowers Awards, with Shen Mo crowned Best Actor!]

[The Triumph of Capitalist Heavy Industry: From "Wolf Warrior" to "Monster Hunt," the Era of Shen Mo's Aesthetic Domination Has Arrived!]

Of course, amidst the blazing heat, there are always some sour remarks from the shadows.

Many brokerage firms are frantically hiring online trolls to stir up trouble behind the scenes.

"A cover-up!"

"Ha, one company sweeping all the major awards, what is that if not a monopoly?"

"The Hundred Flowers Awards have completely become a plaything of capital. Can Shen Mo do whatever he wants just because he has money? What a tragedy for Chinese-language television!"

"They gave all the big prizes to their own artists, disgusting!"

However, before Mohen could even make a move, he was immediately and fiercely countered by tens of thousands of ordinary netizens and fans.

"Get out of here, you sour dog upstairs! Insider information? Just take out any minor detail from any movie, and your main character wouldn't be able to gather enough for years!"

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"Wasn't Li Yitong's performance in 'Monster Hunt' agile? Shen Mo's acting in 'The Blade of Destiny' even made Feng Xiaogang stand up and applaud. Are you blind or deaf?"

"If you can't beat them, you claim there's something fishy going on. I'm ashamed for the head of the Ling family!"

"Is it really that hard to acknowledge someone else's excellence or to admit that General Manager Shen is awesome?!"

In this propaganda war that was almost a dimensional reduction attack, the pitiful struggles of the haters were instantly crushed.

At this moment, Shen Mo and Mohen Media's reputation reached an unprecedented peak.

After the awards ceremony, a celebratory reception was held in the Royal Ballroom of a nearby five-star hotel.

The entire banquet hall was clearly divided, filled with the harsh realities of the world of fame and fortune.

In the banquet hall, newly crowned Best Actress Li Yitong, Magnolia Award-winning actress Li Lin, and Meng Ziyi, who stole the show that night, were surrounded by a dense crowd of directors, A-list actors, big-name producers, and representatives from various production companies.

"Teacher Yitong, congratulations on becoming Empress! Our company has a 200 million yuan investment in a period drama with a female lead in the second half of the year. The script is practically tailor-made for you. When would you like to grace us with your presence? —"

"Mr. Li Lin, do you have any availability? I have a project that I'd like to co-produce with Mohen, and I'd like to invite Hao to participate. Hao, you can name your price."

"Ms. Meng, will Stephen Chow's next film still have a female lead? I have a business endorsement opportunity and I'd like to discuss it with her—"

Faced with a flood of flattery and fawning from all around, the three women handled it with grace.

Now, she not only has the halo of a major award, but also the unapproachable giant Shen Mo behind her. Who wouldn't want to come up and get a piece of her glory?

However, the scene was completely different in the core area on the other side of the banquet hall.

There are very few people sitting on the sofas here, but each one of them is enough to make the Chinese entertainment industry tremble.

Shen Mo sat languidly in the main seat, holding a glass of golden, top-quality champagne.

Sitting next to him were Sun Bihuai, CEO of Kanxun Video, Gong Yu, head of iQiyi, and Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang, and others who came over with wine glasses to offer a toast.

The minor celebrities and producers around them were extremely envious, but they didn't even have the courage to get within three meters of this area.

The pressure from those in power and the barriers of capital are thicker than iron walls here.

"President Shen, tonight's grand slam has illuminated the future path of my Lingchang Video Platform."

Sun Bihuai swirled the red wine in his glass, half-opening the stem and half-seriously sighing.

"We paid an astronomical price for the online streaming rights to 'Wolf Warrior,' 'Bin Chun Dao,' and 'Monster Hunt.'"

"But Xi's actions tonight made this money worthwhile!"

"I thought Mr. Shen was only unparalleled in the television drama field, but I didn't expect him to be so successful in the film industry as well!"

Gong Yu from iQiyi also chimed in.

"Yes, Mr. Shen."

"If any big productions come up, please include me. Whether it's a TV series or a movie, just give me a word, and I'll be ready to come on set."

Hearing these two lower their stance to ask for cooperation, Shen Mo simply smiled.

"Don't worry, my two brothers, the future is long, and there will be plenty of opportunities for us to work together."

"Haha! With Mr. Shen's words, I can finally relax! Cheers!"

Sun Bihuai and Gong Yu raised their wine glasses, lowered the rims, and gently touched them together with Shen Mo.

Sitting on the platform, Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang witnessed this scene, both filled with emotion.

There was a time when directors held the reins in the entertainment industry.

In recent years, video platforms have gained increasing influence.

But now, the leaders of these video platforms are so humble in front of this young man. It has to be said that the times have changed!

Just as the group was clinking glasses and chatting animatedly...

Suddenly, a fragrant breeze wafted over.

Meng Ziyi, who had just been surrounded by a crowd, suddenly slipped out from the throng and sat down next to Shen Mopi.

Those minor celebrities who originally wanted to get close to Meng Ziyi stopped in their tracks and awkwardly retreated when they saw the people in the booth.

When Xi arrived at Meng Ziyi's place, Sun Bihuai and Gong Yu, being extremely clever, exchanged a glance and immediately stood up laughing.

"Haha, Mr. Shen, the artists have appointments, so these two old guys won't be in the way. See you later!"

"Director Feng, Director Zhang, would you like to go over there and discuss the new script?"

Several capital tycoons and directors tactfully left with their champagne, leaving only Shen Mo and Meng Ziyi in the blink of an eye.

"Brother Mo~~!"

Seeing that all the bystanders had left, Meng Ziyi's carefully constructed facade crumbled instantly.

She let out a soft cry and pressed herself against him without any hesitation.

A pair of jade-like arms wrapped around Shen Mo's arm naturally, and Ya Na's proud and delicate body pressed tightly against Shen Mo's arm, her big eyes full of coquettishness and desire.

"Ugh, those people outside are so annoying, they keep trying to get me drunk."

"Brother Mo, wasn't their performance on stage amazing?"

"Shocking or not?"

"Does my performance tonight qualify me for a late-night reward?"

When she mentioned the words "late-night reward," Meng Ziyi's beautiful eyes became watery, and her gaze was full of undisguised teasing and allure.

With her small mouth slightly open, she gently breathed into Shen Mo's ear, her alluring blend of coquettishness and innocent desire stirring Shen Mo's heart into turmoil.

However, before Shen Mo could even make a few jokes with a smile, the sound of heels being put on suddenly came from behind the booth.

Accompanying this was a cool, mocking voice.

"Oh? What does Sister Meng want as a reward?"

"Tell me about it, so I can broaden my horizons too?"

"Hiss!" Upon hearing this sound, Meng Ziyi was so frightened that her delicate body stiffened, and she almost jumped back on the spot!

She turned her head in alarm and saw Li Yitong standing at the entrance of Kaku with her arms crossed and a half-smile on her face.

Beside Li Yitong followed Li Lin, who had a mischievous grin on his face.

"Ah—Tong, Sister Tong! Sister Hanhan!"

Meng Ziyi's face turned deathly pale with fright. Even when facing Li Yitong, the "true boss lady of Mohen," she was still instinctively afraid.

She tried to loosen her grip on Shen Mo's arm and run away.

But then I thought, wait a minute!

I'm the hero who won the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Newcomer today, and Brother Mo is sitting right here. If I were to back down now, wouldn't I look useless?

If you don't even have this much courage, how will you get by in the future?

Thinking of this, Meng Ziyi gritted her teeth and slowly loosened her grip on Shen Mo.

As she turned around, a forced, fawning smile instantly spread across her small face.

Then, to Li Yitong's astonishment, he pounced on her and hugged her slender waist.

Meng Ziyi rubbed her beautiful face against Li Yitong's long dress, acting like a spoiled kitten.

"Oh my god, Sister Tong! You scared me to death!"

"He was just joking with Brother Mo!"

"Actually, the reward I want tonight is very simple."

"I won an award today, and I just want to go to Sister Tong's suite tonight and sleep with her."

"Please, Sister Tong, just say yes!"

This smooth and natural "little drama queen-style surrender" amused Li Qin, who was standing on the first floor.

"Pfft—Hahaha!"

Li Qin, holding onto the armrest of the sofa, smiled wildly, her usually aloof face beaming with laughter.

Li Yitong was also left speechless by Meng Ziyi's shameless coquettishness.

She stretched out two fingers and poked Meng Ziyi's smooth forehead with a mixture of disdain and affection, then pushed her away from her embrace.

"Don't give me that crap! If you come back to my room with me tonight, I'll teach you a lesson you won't forget."

After completely subduing Meng Ziyi, Li Yitong pulled her skirt and sat down to Shen Mo's left.

At this moment, Li Lin, who had been standing on the sidelines observing coldly, turned her beautiful eyes slightly and discovered a "loophole" in the technique.

Tonight, Li Yitong won the Best Actress award and was riding high; Meng Ziyi won the Best Newcomer award and stole the show; only I was left out, the only runner-up.

But—isn't this the best weapon?

Thinking of the promise of "compensation" that Li Yitong had made when she hugged her from below the stage, a hint of charm and cunning suddenly flashed across Li Lin's face.

She strode over to the empty seat to Shen Mo's right and sat down gracefully.

Before anyone could react, she reached out and took Shen Mo's other arm.

Then Xi spoke softly to Li Yitong in a gentle, sweet voice.

"Tongtong, since you two are winners, you'll sleep together tonight, all snuggled up together."

"As the poor one who didn't win an award, let Amo comfort me tonight as compensation for what you promised me."

"Amo, what do you think?"

At that moment, Li Qin suddenly felt that he was the real winner tonight!

This time, it was Li Yitong's turn to be dumbfounded.

Her small mouth was slightly open, and she stared blankly at Li Qin.

Holy crap?

Shouldn't the compensation be in the way I proposed?

Why are you, Li Lin, making compensation demands yourself, and right here?!

And the timing of this intervention was incredibly precise!

It just so happened that I said I wanted to go to the room with Meng Ziyi to stick together!

For a moment, Li Yitong was so choked up that she couldn't speak for a long time. Her beautiful face turned red, which was quite adorable.

"Giggle giggle————"

Seeing Li Yitong's rare moment of frustration, Meng Ziyi, sitting on the first floor, finally couldn't help but burst into a gloating laugh.

"Deathmatch leader, you're still laughing!"

Li Yitong glared at Meng Ziyi with a hint of embarrassment and annoyance.

She puffed out her cheeks, knowing she had been wronged by Li Lin and couldn't refute it, so she vented her anger and embarrassment on Meng Ziyi.

She stretched out her slender hand and slapped Meng Ziyi's plump buttocks, which were outlined by her dress, hard!

"Ah!!! Sister Tong, why did you hit me?!"

Meng Ziyi covered her bottom and cried out with a wronged expression, her big eyes full of innocence.

Li Yitong gave a soft snort and glared at Shen Mo with a resentful look.

However, after calming down, Meng Ziyi followed Li Yitong's lead and let Li Lin be, without arguing back.

I couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

"Is it really that simple?"

"Then what were you hesitating and worried about just now?"

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