Huayu Entertainment: It was the young actress who took the initiative.

Chapter 105 Li Yitong's Surprise

After finishing work that evening, Chen Mo returned to the dressing room, removed her makeup, and picked up her phone, only to be stunned for a moment.

The red number on the WeChat icon: 99+.

He clicked on it.

Yang Mi was the first to chime in: "Gucci and Audemars Piguet, you got them so beautifully."

He replied, "Thank you, Sister Honey."

Dilraba's news immediately went viral: "Chen Mo!!! Gucci spokesperson!!! Audemars Piguet ambassador!!! I saw it!!!"

"My husband is so amazing!!"

Chen Mo looked at the screen full of exclamation marks, thought for a moment, and replied: "This is nothing, look at how useless you are."

Then it was Li Qin's turn: "The photos are really good, he looks so handsome in every single one."

Chen Mo replied, "Thank you, Sister Lin~"

Bai Mengyan: "Holy crap, Chen Mo!!!"

"Gucci spokesperson!!!"

"Audemars Piguet Ambassador!!!"

"You're absolutely awesome!!!"

Looking at the screen full of exclamation marks, Chen Mo recalled how excited she was when she won the Magnolia Award last time.

He replied, "I'll treat you to dinner next time I'm back in Beijing!"

Meng Ziyi: "Waaaa~ Chen Mo, how are you so amazing!!!"

Chen Mo replied, "There's something even more amazing. I'll let you try it next time~"

Meng Ziyi posted another message: "Ugh~, my mom said she's going to buy you Gucci to support you ————"

Chen Mo looked at this and laughed out loud.

He replied, "Please tell your auntie for me."

Wang Yanlin and Deng Lun also sent messages: "Brother Mo, you're awesome! Congratulations!" "Chen Mo, when are you coming back to Beijing? Let's get together!"

Chen Mo replied to each one.

Half an hour had passed by the time I finished replying to all the messages.

Time always flies when you're busy filming.

In mid-December, Hengdian was already so cold that you needed to wear a down jacket.

Filming for "Ashes of Love" has entered its final day.

The final scene.

The scene is a mountain wilderness.

Sunlight streamed through the sparse clouds, casting a warm glow over the winter mountains and fields.

Jinmi and Xufeng stood side by side.

In front of them was a little boy who was three or four years old.

The child actor the production team found was chubby-cheeked with big, bright eyes.

"This is the last scene."

Zhu Ruibin, holding a megaphone, said, "We need to capture the daily life of a family of three, conveying a warm, sweet, and peaceful feeling."

Chen Mo nodded.

Li Yitong looked down at the little boy, smiled, and patted his head.

The little boy looked up at her and said in a childish voice, "Sister is so pretty."

Li Yitong paused for a moment, then smiled even more broadly: "You're handsome too."

The little boy smiled sheepishly.

Zhu Ruibin's voice rang out: "All departments, prepare!"

The site staff conducted a final check.

The photographer is in position.

The lighting technician adjusted the angle.

"Scene 231 of 'Ashes of Love,' Shot 1, Action!"

The clapperboard is struck.

The sun is shining brightly.

Chen Mo and Li Yitong walked side by side in the mountains.

The little boy ran ahead, chasing a butterfly.

The butterfly flew away, and he turned back, calling out to them, "Father! Mother! Come quickly!"

Chen Mo smiled.

The smile was gentle, but her eyes were full of tenderness.

He released Li Yitong's hand, quickened his pace, caught up with the little boy, and picked him up in his arms.

The little boy giggled and hugged his neck.

Li Yitong stood there, watching this scene unfold.

The sunlight fell on the father and son, gilding their silhouettes with a golden edge.

Her eyes suddenly reddened.

It wasn't acted.

This scene truly warmed my heart.

Chen Mo carried the little boy back and stood in front of her.

The little boy reached out to her, saying, "Mommy, hug me!"

Li Yitong took him and kissed him on the cheek.

The little boy's eyes narrowed into slits as he laughed.

Chen Mo looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness.

He reached out and put his arm around her shoulder.

The three of them standing together looked like a painting.

Sunlight.

Mountains and fields.

A family of three.

The years are quiet.

"Card!"

Zhu Ruibin stood up and clapped enthusiastically: "Great! That's a wrap! Filming's over!"

The staff cheered.

The ribbons shot into the sky, shimmering with tiny sparkles in the sunlight.

Chen Mo put the little boy down, looked up, and watched the colorful ribbons slowly fall.

Li Yitong stood beside him, watching as well.

Neither of them spoke.

But I felt a little empty inside.

Filming took almost four months.

From September to December.

From autumn to winter.

From the moment Xu Feng first entered the Flower Realm to the moment the family of three stood in the sunlight.

it is finally over.

The little boy was picked up by his mother, and before leaving, he turned back and waved to them, saying, "Goodbye, Brother Chen Mo! Goodbye, Sister Yi Tong!"

Chen Mo smiled and waved to him, and Li Yitong waved back: "Goodbye, study hard from now on!"

The little boy nodded and followed his mother.

The film set gradually quieted down.

The staff began packing up the equipment and dismantling the set.

Chen Mo stood there, looking at the place where he had stayed for four months.

Li Yitong walked to his side: "Reluctant to part with him?"

Chen Mo thought for a moment and nodded: "That's true to some extent."

Li Yitong smiled: "Me too."

She paused for a moment, then added, "However, the filming is finished, but the person is still here."

Chen Mo turned to look at her.

She was gazing at the distant mountains and fields, her profile appearing exceptionally gentle in the sunlight.

He reached out and took her hand.

Li Yitong glanced down at him, then gripped his hand in return.

7 PM.

A banquet hall in a hotel in Hengdian.

The wrap party for "Ashes of Love".

Everyone in the crew was there.

The director, producer, actors, and staff filled more than a dozen tables.

Zhu Ruibin stood on the stage, holding a wine glass, his eyes a little red: "More than a hundred days. We went from strangers to friends."

I saw the hard work each and every one of you put into this production. Thank you.

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

Zhu Ruibin raised his glass: "Come on, cheers!"

Everyone stood up and raised their glasses: "Cheers!"

Chen Mo finished his drink and sat down.

Li Yitong sat next to him and whispered, "Director Zhu looks like he's crying."

Chen Mo nodded: "He put a lot of effort into this film."

Li Yitong blinked at him, "And what about you? How much did you invest?"

Chen Mo thought for a moment, then looked at her: "All of them."

Upon hearing this, Li Yitong laughed and said, "Me too."

After several rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became increasingly lively.

Some people started chanting, "Teacher Chen Mo! Teacher Yi Tong! One more! One more!"

Chen Mo and Li Yitong exchanged a glance.

Li Yitong was a little embarrassed: "What's up?"

"Singing! Dancing! Anything's fine! You two have been working together for four months, let's do it one more time!"

Chen Mo stood up and looked at Li Yitong: "I'll sing, and you'll dance?"

Li Yitong's eyes lit up: "Okay."

The two walked onto the stage.

Chen Mo picked up the microphone and looked at the audience: "Thank you all for taking care of me these past four months. I'll sing a song for you, with Yi Tong as my backup dancer."

The audience erupted in cheers: "Bravo!!!"

"expect!!!"

The music is ringing.

It's the theme song of "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms," titled "Cool."

The prelude is melodious, like a lament.

Chen Mo closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then spoke: "As night falls and the air grows cooler, the splendor of life crumbles to the ground like frost—"

The moment he spoke, the entire banquet hall fell silent.

His storytelling voice, combined with his witty remarks, gives his singing a power that penetrates the soul.

Every word seemed to fall on people's hearts.

At the same time, Li Yitong made a move.

Her dance was graceful and lithe, her figure as swift as a swallow.

There was no stage, no professional lighting, just a simple hotel banquet hall.

But with a simple gesture or a glance, she seemed to transport everyone to another world.

Chen Mo continued singing: "The cool night sky is filled with longing for you—"

His gaze fell on Li Yitong.

She was spinning, her sleeves drawing graceful arcs in the air.

Chen Mo's voice held a touch of gentleness.

"I will turn into spring mud to protect you —"

Li Yitong slowed down her movements.

She turned around and looked at him.

Their eyes met in mid-air.

At that moment, everyone held their breath.

Some people in the audience quietly had tears in their eyes.

The song ended.

As Chen Mo's voice faded to its last note, Li Yitong bowed slightly.

Quiet.

one second.

two seconds.

Then came thunderous applause.

"good!!!"

"So beautiful!!!"

"So cool!!!"

Zhu Ruibin stood up, clapped vigorously, his eyes red-rimmed: "Great! Excellent!"

Chen Mo looked at Li Yitong.

She stood on the stage, slightly out of breath, with a smile on her face.

The light shone on her, making her seem to glow.

He walked over and extended his hand.

Li Yitong grasped his hand, and the two bowed together towards the audience.

Back in her seat, Li Yitong whispered, "You sing so well."

Chen Mo looked at her and said, "You dance so beautifully."

Li Yitong smiled, her eyes curving into crescent moons.

The wrap party is drawing to a close.

Zhu Ruibin stood up again: "One last thing."

He looked at Chen Mo and Li Yitong, "Chen Mo, Yitong, you two are the most compatible actors I have ever worked with."

He paused for a moment, then said, "It's not because you're good actors, it's because you truly believe in each other."

I trust the other person can handle the situation, and I trust they won't let me fall.

"This kind of trust is the most precious thing between actors."

He raised his glass, "To you all."

Chen Mo and Li Yitong stood up and raised their glasses.

The three cups clinked together.

The wrap party has ended.

Chen Mo and Li Yitong got into a van and went back to the hotel.

Li Yitong turned to look at Chen Mo's profile as he rested with his eyes closed, her gaze gentle. She leaned closer and whispered, "I'll come find you tonight, I'll give you a surprise~"

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo opened his eyes and turned to look at Li Yitong. Her eyes held a mischievous glint, and she asked with some curiosity, "What surprise?"

"Oh dear, it wouldn't be a surprise if I told you~ You'll find out when the time comes."

Seeing that she was determined not to say anything, Chen Mo didn't ask any more questions.

Upon arriving at the hotel, the two parted ways at the door of their room.

Chen Mo returned to his room, took a shower, and dried his hair.

He picked up his phone, and the screen lit up to reveal a message from Wang Lihua: "Are you asleep?"

Sending time:

Ten minutes ago.

Chen Mo replied, "Not yet. What's wrong?"

Wang Lihua replied almost instantly: "Good news."

"On December 16th, the National Drama Awards will be held. This year, they've changed to a tribute format, with no nominations or awards ceremony; you'll just go and receive the award for the best character/drama star of the year."

Chen Mo's fingers paused for a moment.

National Drama Awards.

The annual TV drama awards ceremony held by Anhui TV at the end of each year, although not as prestigious as the Magnolia, Flying Apsaras and Golden Eagle Awards, is still a very important annual event in the industry.

"Okay. What are the specific arrangements?"

Wang Lihua: "I walked the red carpet on the afternoon of December 16th and received the award in the evening."

"Gucci will provide the clothing and styling."

Gucci.

Brand ambassador.

Red carpet looks are now being taken care of.

After discussing the specific details with Wang Lihua for a while, Chen Mo put down his phone.

There was a knock on the door.

Chen Mo walked over and opened the door.

Then he froze.

Li Yitong stood outside the door.

She was wearing a red gauze dress, which was the same costume Jinmi wore in the drama.

The sheer fabric is layered and sheer, with the neckline slightly open, revealing delicate collarbones.

A matching ribbon was tied around her waist, outlining her slender figure.

Her hair was loose, and she wore the hair accessories from the drama.

A few tiny beaded flowers dotted the space, shimmering softly under the corridor lights.

She was still wearing makeup.

She just stood there, looking at him, and Chen Mo looked at her, speechless for a moment.

So that's the surprise!

Li Yitong felt a little embarrassed by his gaze, lowered her head, then looked up again: "What's wrong? Doesn't it look good?"

Chen Mo snapped out of his daze: "It looks good."

He stepped aside. "Come in."

Li Yitong walked into the room, stopped in the center, turned around, and her skirt swirled in a graceful arc: "How is it?"

Chen Mo closed the door, walked over, and stood in front of her.

Under the lights, her red gauze dress made her skin look even whiter than snow.

Jinmi's makeup was still on, and traces of that character still lingered in her eyes and brows.

But looking into his eyes, it was Li Yitong's—soft, bright, with a touch of shyness, and a lot of affection.

He reached out and gently touched the beaded flower in her hair: "Aren't you afraid of being seen running here wearing this?"

Li Yitong laughed: "It's the middle of the night, who could see me? Besides, I was wearing a down jacket, and I only took it off when I got to the door."

Chen Mo reached out and pulled her into his arms.

Li Yitong leaned on his shoulder, her red gauze dress trembling gently in his arms.

She stood on tiptoe and kissed his lips.

Chen Mo responded to her.

The kiss deepened.

His hand encircled her waist, and the red gauze dress slid through his palm, as thin as a cicada's wing.

Her hand climbed onto his shoulder, her fingers tightening.

The two stumbled and staggered toward the bed.

A red gauze dress lay on the floor, and beaded flowers were scattered on the bedside table.

The night outside the window was deep, but the temperature inside the room was very high.

After an unknown amount of time, the two finally quieted down.

Li Yitong nestled in his arms, her red gauze dress scattered on the ground. She suddenly smiled, and Chen Mo looked down at her: "What are you laughing at?"

Li Yitong looked up, her eyes bright: "When I went to buy this outfit today, the costume team asked me what I was going to do with it. I said I'd keep it as a souvenir."

"Now it's all ruined, I can't keep it anymore, you've torn it and made it dirty~"

Hearing her words, Chen Mo leaned close to her ear and said, "Put it on, and do it again~"

Li Yitong couldn't help but glare at him after hearing this, but she still obediently did as he said.

The next morning, after washing up, Li Yitong went back to her room to pack her luggage, as she had other things to do.

Chen Mo is going to attend the National Drama Awards in a couple of days, so he has to go back to Beijing first.

At 8:30, Chen Mo went downstairs.

Zhang Qiang was already waiting at the door.

Li Xiaoyu ran over and took his suitcase: "Brother Mo, the car is ready."

Chen Mo nodded and got into the car.

The car drove out of Hengdian Town.

The scenery outside the window slowly receded.

Chen Mo looked away and took out his phone.

There are several unread messages on the screen.

He clicked on it.

The first thing that popped up was Li Xin's WeChat message.

"Chen Mo, are you going to the National Drama Awards?"

Chen Mo paused for a moment, then replied, "Yes, how did you know?"

"Someone posted their schedule in your fan page."

Chen Mo looked at the message with some curiosity: "You also follow my hashtag?"

Li Qin sent an eye-roll emoji: "No, I just happened to see it~"

Chen Mo knew she had definitely been paying attention, but he was too lazy to call her out on it: "What about you? Are you going too?"

"I'm going."

"But I'm still filming GG in Shanghai right now, so I might just go directly to the set later."

"Okay, see you there."

See you there.

"When you walk the red carpet, remember to dress smartly."

As Chen Mo read the message, the smile on his lips deepened.

"When aren't you handsome?"

Li Qin sent a "beat someone up" emoji.

"I'm not talking to you anymore, I'm getting to work."

See you there.

"it is good."

Chen Mo has been back in Beijing for two days.

He hasn't done anything these past two days, finally allowing himself a break.

Wang Lihua didn't urge him, but just sent him a message saying, "Take a good rest, you'll be busy starting next week."

Chen Mo nestled on the sofa, scrolling through Weibo on his phone.

Suddenly, a notification popped up: "#NationalDramaAwardsTributeListAnnounced#"

He paused for a moment, then clicked on it.

The official account has just released the complete list of tributes.

He slid down.

Then he saw: "Character of the Year (Male):"

Chen Mo, who played Donghua Dijun in "Eternal Love" and Yan Xun in "Princess Agents," won the "Character of the Year" award at the National Drama Awards. This is not simply an acting award, nor is it just a popularity award.

He continued sliding down.

The comments section is buzzing: "Chen Mo won an award??? That's awesome!"

"Both Donghua Dijun and Yan Xun were indeed portrayed very well."

"One is an ethereal and otherworldly deity, the other is a prince who turns to the dark and seeks revenge. They are completely different people, and he played both roles very well."

"This year really is Chen Mo's year."

"Eternal Love and Princess Agents, two hit dramas, two classic characters."

"Chen Mo truly deserves the title of 'Character of the Year'."

Chen Mo looked at the comments, then exited Weibo and opened WeChat.

The news has arrived.

Zhao Liying said, "Chen Mo, congratulations. You really played these two roles very well."

Chen Mo replied, "Thank you, Sister Liying."

Lin Gengxin: "Chen Mo, when shall we walk the red carpet together?"

Chen Mo replied, "Sure, let's do 'Princess Agents' together."

Wang Yanlin and Deng Lun also sent messages: "Brother Mo, congratulations! See you backstage!"

"Chen Mo, see you on the 16th!"

Chen Mo replied to each one.

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