Hong Kong variety show: The mastermind behind the scenes is emerging.

Kowloon, Broadcast Drive.

Known as "Five Terraces Mountain," this place is home to the headquarters of RTHK, Commercial Radio Hong Kong, TVB, ATV, and CTV, making it the heart of Hong Kong Island's entertainment culture.

At this moment, the lights were dazzling and the place was bustling with noise inside ATV Studio One.

With Golden Harvest's investment in ATV, not only did it bring capital, but it also brought cutting-edge variety show concepts. This brand-new variety show, called "Happy Camp," abandoned the dullness of traditional interviews and introduced games, pranks, and insider revelations, becoming an instant hit throughout Hong Kong upon its release.

On stage, the creative team, dressed in costumes from "My Date with a Zombie," were recording promotional material.

"Wow! Ladies and gentlemen! Our guest lineup tonight is absolutely dazzling!"

The host, microphone in hand, shouted exaggeratedly, "We have our zombie detective, Kwong Tin-yau! And... the dream girl of every man in Hong Kong, the 42-inch-long-legged Ma Siu-ling—Miss Chau-tai!!"

"Whoosh—!!"

The audience erupted in cheers, especially the young male spectators, who held up light sticks and shouted Qiu Di's name.

Under the spotlight, Qiu Di wore her signature white mini-skirt and boots, her long, straight legs gleaming like ivory. She smiled and waved, every movement exuding a youthful and alluring charm that made hearts race.

After several rounds of games like "Who's the Spy" and "Pictionary," the atmosphere reached its climax.

Finally, it was time for the most anticipated "Truth or Dare" segment.

"Alright, alright! The next question is for the millions of men in Hong Kong!"

The host looked at Qiu Di with a mischievous grin: "Ms. Qiu Di, everyone knows you play an icy beauty who only catches ghosts in the drama. So, in real life, everyone is very curious... Do you have someone you like? Or rather, are you in a relationship?"

The moment the question was asked, the room fell silent. Everyone held their breath, waiting for the goddess's answer.

Qiu Di was stunned for a moment.

The image of that domineering figure standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window overlooking Victoria Harbour instantly flashed into her mind; the man who casually gifted her a luxury mansion on the Mid-Levels, giving her an absolute sense of security in this cruel entertainment industry.

The thought of having to go back and "test" for him tonight made Qiu Di's delicate face instantly blush with a charming red that went all the way to her ears.

"that……"

Qiu Di gently bit her lip, her eyes softening, and she nodded shyly, "Um... I have a crush on someone."

"boom--!!"

The studio erupted in chaos.

Countless young men's hearts shattered into pieces at that moment.

"My God! Who is it? Who's so lucky?" The host was also taken aback by this explosive answer and, following the pre-arranged script, asked, "Is it someone in the industry? Or some rich young master?"

"This... is confidential."

Qiu Di winked playfully, raised a finger to her lips, and said, "However, he is the most powerful man I have ever met."

At that moment, the light in her eyes shone brighter than the stage lights. It was a heartfelt adoration and admiration.

……

Recording ended at 8:30 p.m.

Backstage dressing room.

"Sister Qiuti, we all agreed to go to Tsim Sha Tsui for a late-night snack to celebrate tonight, why don't you come along?"

The second female lead from the film crew came over and invited her over solicitously.

"I'm sorry, I'm a little tired tonight and want to go home and rest early."

As Qiu Di removed her makeup, she politely but distantly declined.

Are you kidding me? Having a late-night snack?

The big devil in her house is still waiting for her!

Just thinking about the custom-made combat suit she would be wearing tonight, which was even more "fabric-saving" than a stage costume, and Lu Chen's meaningful words on the phone, "Take a good look at your flexibility," made Qiu Di feel weak in the knees and as if a fire was burning inside her.

All she wanted to do now was rush home and become that man's personal plaything.

"Well... alright then." The second female lead didn't dare to insist.

Although Qiu Di didn't explicitly say who her "crush" was, people in the circle are very shrewd.

Back then, Qiu Di was quickly promoted to the leading role. Look at the Mercedes that Qiu Di drove here today, and the two bodyguards beside her who always have expressionless faces and look like they are not to be trifled with.

Everyone knows that behind this goddess stands a powerful and influential patron.

Twenty minutes later.

At the entrance of Broadcast Drive.

Qiu Di changed back into casual clothes and wore a baseball cap. Escorted by Tank and Hummingbird, she walked toward the Mercedes-Benz parked by the roadside.

The night breeze was cool, stirring her hair.

Just as she was about to open the car door.

"Hey! Pretty girl! Wait a minute!"

A flippant voice came from the shadows beside them.

Immediately afterwards, several thugs with dyed yellow hair and tattoos emerged in a sleazy manner and blocked the way.

From among them stepped a young man wearing a floral shirt, a large gold chain, and slicked-back hair. He held a large bouquet of tacky red roses and wore a self-assured but actually greasy smile.

Chen Tailong.

He is the only son of Chan Mei, the leader of the Kowloon local triad "Hung Tai," and is known in the underworld as "Hung Tai Prince."

This guy is a typical second-generation triad member. He usually runs rampant in Kowloon Walled City and Tsim Sha Tsui by relying on his father's power. He likes to play around with female celebrities and young models.

Ever since the TV series "My Date with a Vampire" aired, he has been obsessed with Ma Xiaoling's long legs on the show and vowed to get this woman into bed.

He had already found out that Qiu Di was just a bar girl selling drinks not long ago. She probably got incredibly lucky and was spotted by some TV station executive, which is why she rose to fame so quickly. To him, it was as if she had no connections at all.

"Miss Qiu Di?" Chen Tailong tossed his hair, which was half-used with hair wax, and handed over the roses. "I am Chen Tailong, Hongtai. I have long admired Miss Qiu Di's name. I am your biggest fan. Would you do me the honor of having dinner with me tonight? I have made a reservation at the Peninsula Hotel."

Qiu Di frowned and took a step back.

"Excuse me, I don't know you. Please move aside."

"Hey? Practice makes perfect!"

Chen Tailong persisted, even reaching out to grab Qiu Di's wrist. "I'm very sincere! As long as you come with me, no one in Kowloon will dare to bully you! Whatever movie you want to film, I'll get my dad to invest..."

"Snapped!"

Before his hand even touched Qiu Di, it was grabbed like an iron clamp by a large hand wearing a tactical glove.

It's a tank.

"Sir," Tank looked down at the short man who only reached his chest, tightening his grip slightly, "Miss Qiuti doesn't want to eat with you, get out."

"Ouch! That hurts!"

Chen Tailong felt like his wrist was about to break, and he was in so much pain that he was grimacing.

As a pampered "prince" who was spoiled since childhood, when has he ever suffered such humiliation in Kowloon?

"Holy crap! You watchdog, you dare touch me?!"

Chen Tailong broke free, rubbing his wrist, and angrily waved his hand at his henchmen behind him: "Damn it! Get them! Cripple these two blind bodyguards!"

"Yes, Brother Long!"

The four henchmen, unable to contain themselves any longer, drew steel pipes and watermelon knives from their waists and charged forward with strange cries.

Qiu Di turned pale with fright. Although she had acted in action scenes before, those were all fake. She had never seen anything like this before, not even in the Hero Bar. This was the first time she had ever witnessed such a real, hand-to-hand gang fight.

"Miss Qiudi, please step back."

The female bodyguard, Hummingbird, who had been silent all along, spoke coldly.

next second.

The hummingbird moved.

Her movements were as fast as a black lightning bolt.

Just as the thug at the front was about to smash down the steel pipe, Hummingbird dodged to the side and delivered a vicious knee strike to his abdomen.

"vomit--"

The thug didn't even have time to scream before he knelt on the ground and vomited bitter water.

Meanwhile, the tanks on the other side were like tigers among sheep.

Faced with the watermelon knife coming at him, he neither dodged nor flinched, but directly blocked it with his arm, which was thicker than a normal person's thigh and had a wrist guard, and then punched the other person in the face with a heavy punch.

"Bang!"

The thug was thrown three meters away as if he had been hit by a truck, his face covered in blood, lying on the ground convulsing.

In just five seconds.

The four armed thugs lay flat on their backs.

This is not even a battle of equal scale; it's a professional soldier's crushing defeat of street thugs.

"This...this..."

Chen Tailong was stunned.

He usually bullies people by intimidating them with his large numbers; I've never seen anything like this before.

Seeing Tank's expressionless face approaching step by step, Chen Tailong panicked.

"You...you stay away! I'm warning you! My dad is Chen Mei!"

As Chen Tailong backed away, his hand trembled as he reached for his lower back.

There was a Black Star pistol he got from the black market hidden there, which he usually used to show off and scare people.

"Go to hell!!"

Overwhelmed by fear, Chen Tailong suddenly drew his pistol, pointing the dark muzzle at Tank's chest.

"Ah! Watch out!" Qiu Di screamed.

however.

A hint of disdain flashed in the tank's eyes.

The moment Chen Tailong raised his gun, the tank did not retreat; instead, it took a sudden step forward.

Close combat!

His right leg, like a steel whip, whistled through the air and struck Chen Tailong's wrist, which was gripping the gun, with perfect accuracy.

This move is a standard disarming action in martial arts.

"Snap!"

"ah--!!"

Chen Tailong let out a pig-like scream, his wrist twisted at a bizarre angle.

The Black Star pistol flew out of his hand, tracing an arc through the air.

The hummingbird leaped nimbly, caught the pistol in mid-air, and landed with practiced ease, pulling back the slide to eject the magazine.

"snort."

Hummingbird glanced at the gun, sneered, and threw the empty gun, with its magazine removed, on the ground with a crisp clang.

"The safety wasn't even on." Hummingbird's voice was full of sarcasm. "This kind of trash, trying to play with guns?"

"Uh... ah... my hand..."

Chen Tailong clutched his broken wrist, writhing on the ground in pain, snot and tears streaming down his face. The arrogant Crown Prince Hongtai from just moments ago now resembled a mangy dog ​​with a broken spine.

"roll!"

It wasn't appropriate to kill someone in public, so Tank walked over and kicked him like he was trash. "Next time I see you within ten meters of Miss Qiudi, it won't be your wrist that gets broken, it'll be your neck."

"You...you just wait..."

Although Chen Tailong was in excruciating pain, he remained defiant. He glared at Qiu Di with resentment, filled with extreme unwillingness and shame.

"Go! Go quickly!"

With the help of several of his still-mobile underlings, he scrambled into the car and fled in a sorry state.

……

"It's alright, Miss Qiuti," Tank turned around, resuming his respectful attitude, "just a bunch of trash, cleaned up."

Qiu Di patted his chest, still shaken.

"Thank you... thank you both." Looking at the two bodyguards who were like guardian angels, her gratitude and attachment to Lu Chen deepened even further. If it weren't for Lu Chen arranging for them, she probably would have really met with misfortune tonight.

"Get in the car, the boss is waiting for you."

Hummingbird opened the Porsche's door.

"Um."

The convoy started and headed towards the hillside mansion.

Back in the car, Hummingbird picked up the encrypted walkie-talkie and calmly reported to the commander, "Headquarters, this is Hummingbird."

"We were harassed on Broadcast Drive by someone who identified himself as Hung Tai Chan Tai Lung and threatened VIPs with a gun."

"The threat has been eliminated; the perpetrator was injured and fled. The handgun has been recovered. Requesting further instructions."