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

Early the next morning.

Chen Mo felt his legs being pressed down. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Yang Mi sitting on his lap, tying her hair.

After some time, Chen Mo saw how hard she was working and patted her head.

Yang Mi looked up and gave him a reproachful look, then obediently turned around.

Chen Mo pulled on the reins and mounted his horse.

After a passionate encounter, Yang Mi lay in Chen Mo's arms, her face flushed. She paused for a moment before speaking:

"Why did that position feel so comfortable?"

Do you like it?

Chen Mo didn't answer her question, but looked down at her.

"I...I like it."

Yang Mi buried her head in his chest, revealing a rare, submissive side to herself.

After washing up, the two went out one after the other, returned to their respective rooms, packed their luggage, and prepared to leave Hangzhou.

The bullet train sped by, the scenery outside the window flashing by. Chen Mo leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes to rest.

A few hours later, Chen Mo put on a mask and hat and walked out of the high-speed rail station in a low-key manner.

The car arranged by the film crew is already waiting in the parking lot.

Meanwhile, on the set of "Princess Agents".

After filming their morning scenes, Wang Yanlin and Deng Lun returned to the dressing room together.

The two filmed a scene today where Yuwen Huai and Xiao Ce were arguing. There were a lot of lines and the emotions were intense. Both of them were a little tired after filming.

"I'm exhausted..."

Wang Yanlin slumped in his chair, unscrewed a bottle of water, and gulped down several mouthfuls.

"The character Yuwen Huai is truly evil, and he is also truly exhausted."

Deng Lun was relatively quiet, sitting to the side wiping his sweat with a tissue.

"It's mainly because the director has a lot of demands; we've had to reshoot so many times."

"That's true."

Wang Yanlin put down the water bottle, then suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, Chen Mo should be back today, right? I heard from the director that he took leave to film Running Man."

A hint of envy flashed in Wang Yanlin's eyes when this was mentioned.

Deng Lun nodded:

"Probably, he'll have some scenes these days, but Running Man... it's really popular right now."

"It's not just fire, it's explosive fire!"

Wang Yanlin sat up straight. "It became a hit from the very first season, with record-breaking ratings."

The show is even more popular now than before. Just appearing on this program can significantly boost a person's national recognition.

He is a loyal viewer of Running Man, watching every episode, and is well aware of the show's influence.

Upon hearing this, Deng Lun also showed an envious expression:

"Indeed, Running Man is now a top-tier variety show."

"That kid Chen Mo,"

Wang Yanlin slapped his thigh. "He's only been in the industry for a short time, and he's already on a variety show of this caliber. What about us? It's infuriating to compare ourselves to others."

He said this with envy in his tone, but more so with a sense of感慨 about the realities of the industry.

"However, they have powerful backers."

Wang Yanlin lowered his voice, "I asked around before, and Chen Mo has been in the industry for less than a year. 'Princess Agents' is already his third drama. The previous two were a big-budget production and a Jin Yong drama."

If he didn't have anyone backing him, how could a newcomer like him snatch the role of Yan Xun from Dou Xiao?

Deng Lun didn't respond, he just silently drank his water.

Not far away, Li Lin was sitting in her resting spot touching up her makeup.

Her scenes were filmed this morning, and there are no plans for the afternoon.

She vaguely overheard some of the conversation between Wang Yanlin and Deng Lun.

When Li Qin heard Wang Yanlin say that Chen Mo "has someone behind him," he paused for a moment.

She glanced at Wang Yanlin's back in the mirror and muttered to herself:

Does Chen Mo have someone backing him?

But I was the one who recommended Chen Mo for "Princess Agents".

If he really had connections and powerful backers, would he need me to recommend him for auditions?

Li Lin recalled that day at dinner, when Chen Mo seemed interested when he heard about the casting for "Princess Agents".

They genuinely desire opportunities; it's not something they're faking.

Moreover, after Chen Mo's audition, she later asked a friend in the director's team for help inquiring about her.

My friend said that Chen Mo's performance during the audition was indeed better than Dou Xiao's, and he passed the vote unanimously.

These people clearly got into the production team through their own abilities, so how come they're described as having "someone behind them"?

Li Qin couldn't help but feel indignant for Chen Moming.

But that's how the entertainment industry is; if someone becomes famous too quickly, there will always be all sorts of speculations and rumors.

If she were to go and refute him now, it would seem like she was being deliberate.

She just shook her head silently and continued to touch up her makeup.

……

Chen Mo arrived at the set of "Princess Agents" in the afternoon and went to report to director Wu Jinyuan.

"Director Wu, I'm back."

Chen Mo walked over to the monitor and greeted it politely.

Wu Jinyuan was watching the replay on the screen when he heard the sound and turned around. He saw him nod.

"Okay, how did the recording go?"

"It went quite smoothly."

"Yes, these kinds of variety shows are quite helpful in increasing exposure."

As Wu Jinyuan spoke, he pointed to the screen.

"Perfect timing. Let's take a look at the scenes we filmed yesterday when you weren't here, and get a feel for them."

Chen Mo stood behind the director, intently watching the footage on the monitor.

It's a scene between Li Lin and Zhao Liying.

"Sister Lin acted well."

"She is very dedicated."

Just then, Li Lin came over after finishing her scene.

When she saw Chen Mo, her eyes lit up slightly, but she quickly returned to normal.

"Director Wu, was that take okay?"

"Yes, the emotions are spot on."

Wu Jinyuan said with satisfaction, "Your scenes are finished today, go home early."

Li Lin nodded, turned to look at Chen Mo, and said softly:

"Chen Mo, are you free tonight? Want to have dinner together?"

"Okay."

Chen Mo looked at her and nodded.

It was 7 p.m. in a quiet private room of a Zhejiang cuisine restaurant in Hengdian.

The two ordered several signature dishes, and the atmosphere was somewhat quiet while they waited for the food.

Li Qin held the water glass, her fingertips gently stroking the inside, as if she was thinking about how to start the conversation.

"Sister Han,"

Seeing that she didn't speak, Chen Mo took the initiative to break the silence.

"You look troubled?"

Li Qin raised her head, looked at him, her eyes serious:

"I overheard some things being said in the lounge today."

"What did you say?"

"Well... some people in the crew are saying that you got the role of Yan Xun because of connections."

Li Lin spoke very directly.

Nonsense, bro, you didn't get the role by playing a human, you got it by using cheats.

Hearing this, Chen Mo inwardly complained, but his expression remained unchanged as he nodded.

"Yes, that's normal."

"Aren't you angry?"

Li Lin was somewhat surprised.

"Isn't that how it is in this industry?"

Chen Mo paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "When someone becomes famous too quickly, or gets good resources, people will always spread rumors about whether they have connections or a powerful background."

Looking at his calm demeanor, Li Qin felt even more uneasy.

"But that's not fair to you. You got the role through your own audition."

"Thank you, Sister Lin, for believing in me."

Chen Mo looked into Li Lin's eyes and said seriously.

"Of course I believe you."

Li Qin blushed slightly under his gaze. "My friends told me how you performed at the audition. The production team was very satisfied, and..."

Besides, I was the one who recommended you in the first place. If you really had connections, why would you need to go through me?

She was a little excited when she said this, and her voice was a bit louder than usual. Only after she finished speaking did she realize that her face had turned even redder.

Seeing her excited expression, Chen Mo felt a little touched.

After all, in this complicated circle, it's truly rare to find someone who genuinely believes in you and cares about you.

"Sister Qin, you're really alright."

His tone was full of sincerity, "Let others say whatever they want, as long as you are willing to believe me, that's enough."

Li Lin sensed the sincerity in Chen Mo's words, and her heart skipped a beat.

She lowered her head to hide her burning cheeks and whispered:

"Anyway...anyway, don't take these words to heart, just focus on acting."

"Yes, I understand."

Just then, the dishes arrived, breaking the somewhat delicate atmosphere.

The two began eating, and Li Lin changed the subject:

"By the way, how was your Running Man recording? Was it fun?"

"It's alright, but the game is quite tiring."

Chen Mo briefly explained the recording process, omitting Ma Su's part.

Li Lin listened attentively, occasionally asking a few questions.

The two chatted as they ate, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

Li Qin shared some gossip about people around her, and Chen Mo also shared some interesting stories.

Time flies by, and it's already past nine o'clock.

Li Qin glanced at her phone:

"Oh, it's so late. We have filming tomorrow morning, let's go back and rest."

"it is good."

The two returned to the hotel together.