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

In the past week, Hong Kong's underworld was in turmoil due to Dai Fuqiang's acquittal and the mysterious billion-dollar kidnapping plan. But in the Lu family mansion in Yau Yat Tsuen, Kowloon Tong, an unprecedented and intoxicating sweet atmosphere permeated the air.

Central, the headquarters of the Golden Harvest Group.

Two o'clock in the afternoon.

Inside the chairman's office, Cheng Yiyan carefully placed a high-end black combination lock suitcase on Lu Chen's large desk. His eyes held a hint of weariness, but his smile was exceptionally bright.

"Boss, I have accomplished my mission."

Cheng Yiyan took a deep breath, turned the combination lock, and with a "click," the suitcase popped open.

Inside lay a dark blue velvet jewelry box.

Lu Chen put down the documents in his hand, picked up the jewelry box with his slender fingers, and gently opened it.

"Buzz—"

It was as if a dazzling ray of light was blooming in the office. Even in this top-floor office, where money and luxury were commonplace, the brilliance of this diamond was still breathtaking.

It was a perfectly cut pear-shaped pink diamond ring.

"Six point two carats." Cheng Yiyan's tone was filled with barely suppressed excitement. "The color is 'Fancy Vivid Pink,' the highest grade in the GIA grading system, and the clarity reaches the rare IF. This stone originally belonged to a fallen hereditary count in the Ribu Empire. It was a family heirloom that his ancestors brought back from South Africa and had never been publicly displayed as a private collection."

"Over the past month, I've used all my connections, even getting a senior partner at Sotheby's to act as an intermediary..." Cheng Yiyan wiped the sweat from his brow and gestured with a number, "In the end, it cost me HK$30 million to finally wrest it from that stubborn foreigner. Then it was delivered overnight to Van Cleef & Arpels headquarters in Paris, where their master craftsmen hand-set it."

Thirty million Hong Kong dollars to buy a stone is indeed an astronomical price.

But Lu Chen just smiled faintly as he looked at the diamond, which was as clear and bright as a young girl's tear and emitted a charming pink halo.

"Thirty million, it's well worth it."

Lu Chen closed the jewelry box and put it into the inside pocket of his suit jacket, close to his chest.

"Old Cheng, you've worked hard. Here's a three-day break for you. Take a good rest."

"Thank you, boss!"

Lu Chen walked to the French windows and looked at the bright spring sunshine outside.

Everything is ready.

Outside, he is a powerful financial tycoon who can turn the tide at will, and the mastermind behind gangs and assassins; but at home, he is simply a man about to make a lifelong commitment to the woman he loves.

"Tonight, it's time to give her a proper status."

……

Another village, Lu Family Villa.

It was six o'clock in the evening. The setting sun dyed the clouds on the horizon a radiant rose color, just like that pink diamond.

In the villa's back garden, a gentle spring breeze blew. The firecracker flowers on the white European-style fence bloomed even more vibrantly.

Ruan Mei was wearing a soft, loose-fitting pure cotton maternity dress and flat, non-slip shoes, and was taking a slow walk on the stone path in the garden.

Three months into her pregnancy, her figure finally showed signs of fullerness. Her already fair skin now radiated a warm glow, a sign of new motherhood, and the youthful innocence in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by a sense of tranquility and gentleness.

"Mrs. Lu, take a deep breath and slow down your pace. Yes, that's the rhythm."

Beside Ruan Mei was Head Nurse Li, the supervisor of the top-tier nursing team that Lu Chenhua had hired at great expense. She was patiently guiding Ruan Mei through appropriate exercise during her pregnancy.

"Dr. Fang said that your pregnancy is now completely stable. Moderate walking can not only improve your cardiopulmonary function, but also greatly benefit your future natural childbirth. However, the time should not be too long, twenty minutes a day is just right."

"Thank you, Sister Li."

Ruan Mei smiled slightly and gently stroked her still flat abdomen, which she could already feel the wonderful rhythm of life pulsating within her.

Behind them, two furry creatures followed at a distance.

"Cola" and "Sprite" usually frolic and roll around in the yard, as mischievous as two little monkeys. But ever since Ruanmei became pregnant, they seem to be able to smell that special hormonal scent, and even sense the presence of that fragile little life.

Now, whenever Ruan Mei comes out, they stop running and barking. Instead, like two loyal royal guards, they follow her on either side, about half a meter behind her heels. When Ruan Mei walks, they walk; when Ruan Mei stops, they obediently sit down and wag their tails.

"Cola, Sprite, be good."

Ruan Mei stopped, bent down with some effort, and patted the heads of the two puppies. The two puppies immediately squinted their eyes comfortably, stuck out their tongues and gently licked Ruan Mei's palm, not daring to be the slightest bit unruly.

Seeing this scene, Ruan Mei's heart melted completely.

"It's almost time, Mrs. Lu. It's getting a bit chilly outside. Let's go back inside," the head nurse gently reminded her.

"Okay." Ruan Mei nodded.

……

When Ruan Mei pushed open the heavy mahogany door to the villa's living room, she was stunned.

The living room wasn't brightly lit as usual.

The enormous crystal chandelier was turned off, and in its place, the room was filled with flickering candlelight.

As far as the eye can see, there is a sea of ​​flowers.

Tens of thousands of top-quality Bulgarian pink roses covered the entire living room floor, stair railings, and even the sofa. The air was filled with a rich and romantic floral fragrance.

Countless pink and white heart-shaped balloons floated on the ceiling, and several ribbons hung from the sky.

In the very center of the living room stood a giant six-tiered fondant cake. The cake was shaped like a fairytale castle, and at the very top was an exquisite sugar sculpture of a pair of swans embracing each other.

"What... what's going on?"

Ruan Mei covered her mouth, her clear eyes filled with shock and confusion. Today wasn't her birthday, nor was it any special holiday.

Just then, a melodious and heartfelt piano melody rang out from the corner.

Accompanied by the sound of a piano.

On the spiral staircase on the second floor, a tall and slender figure slowly descended.

Lu Chen.

Today, instead of wearing one of those imposing dark business suits, he wore an extremely sophisticated white tuxedo with a black bow tie. His hair was meticulously combed, and his handsome face held a solemn yet tender gentleness that Ruan Mei had never seen before.

He walked step by step up the rose petal-strewn steps to Ruan Mei.

The nursing team had already quietly left, and Sprite, who was leaving, also took the clueless Coke who was trying to rush forward with it.

The two of them were left alone in the huge living room.

"Ah Chen... what are you doing? How did you get like this..." Ruan Mei's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes suddenly reddened for some reason. A woman's intuition told her that something was about to happen.

Lu Chen didn't speak, he just looked at her quietly.

Looking at the girl who had been by his side since the first day he transmigrated to this world.

He took Ruan Mei's slightly cold little hands and held them tightly in his palm.

"Amei".

Lu Chen's voice was deep and magnetic, as if it possessed a power that could penetrate the soul.

"I remember when I first met you, you were so careful with every penny, you wouldn't even spend a decent meal on yourself, but you were willing to lend your hard-earned money to your colleagues to help them through tough times. I remember your pale face every time you had an attack, and I remember how hard you studied."

"Over the past two years, I've worked hard outside, built Jiahe, and achieved everything I have today. People call me a tycoon, a boss. But in my heart, the person I care about most is always that 'little Jew' who cooks soup for me every day and leaves a light on for me every night."

With each word Lu Chen spoke, Ruan Mei's tears streamed down her face. The bittersweet memories they had shared flashed through her mind like scenes from a movie.

"Before, you were my lover; from now on, you will be the mother of my child," Lu Chen took a deep breath, her eyes becoming incredibly resolute. "You gave me a home, you gave me roots to take hold in this world. So, I want to give you the best of everything in this world."

At this point, under Ruan Mei's tearful gaze...

This man, who held absolute power in this era and struck fear into the hearts of countless powerful figures, slowly knelt on one knee in the sea of ​​roses.

Like a most devout believer, he took the dark blue velvet box from his pocket and gently opened it.

"Buzz—"

The 6.2-carat "Pink Star," illuminated by candlelight, refracted a dazzling brilliance, as if encapsulating the romance of the entire living room in this touch of pink.

This radiance is enough to drive any woman in the world mad.

"Amei".

Lu Chen looked up at Ruan Mei, who was already sobbing uncontrollably, and asked, word by word, "Are you willing to marry me, to be my rightful wife, and to be the mistress of this family for all eternity?"

"Waaah..."

Ruan Mei covered her mouth tightly, afraid that she would cry out and ruin the beautiful atmosphere. Her tears fell like beads from a broken string.

Without the slightest hesitation, she nodded frantically, like a chick pecking at rice.

"I do...I do..."

She sobbed uncontrollably, but her voice was filled with the greatest happiness of her life, "Achen, I do!"

Lu Chen smiled, a smile like that of a big boy who had finally gotten his beloved toy.

He carefully took out the pink diamond ring and gently slipped it onto the ring finger of Ruan Mei's left hand. The size was perfect, as if it was born to be worn on that hand.

Then, Lu Chen stood up and pulled Ruan Mei into his arms.

He lowered his head, cupped her tear-streaked face, and kissed her deeply.

This kiss was devoid of desire, filled only with boundless tenderness, gratitude, and promise. It was as if they were trying to merge their souls into one.

"Clap clap clap—"

Just as the two were passionately kissing, a burst of enthusiastic and sincere applause suddenly came from the second floor.

Lu Chen and Ruan Mei separated. Ruan Mei blushed and buried her head in Lu Chen's chest.

On the second floor, several stunningly beautiful women were smiling as they walked down the railing.

The domineering woman, wearing a casual knit sweater, laughed the loudest today: "Ah Mei, congratulations! You can't escape now, you're completely trapped by this big pervert!"

Ya Zi, dressed in a sexy burgundy dress, leaned against the stair railing. Although there was a hint of envy in her eyes, there was more blessing than anything else: "Ah Chen really went all out today. Ah Mei, from now on you are the rightful Mrs. Lu, and we will all have to rely on your help."

Qiu Di ran down like a happy little bird, circling around Ruan Mei, her eyes shining as she stared at the pink diamond: "Wow! What a beautiful pink diamond! Sister Mei, you're so lucky! This diamond ring is so dazzling it's almost blinding me!"

Laura, who had been following Lu Chen closely and possessed a capable demeanor, also came over, handed him a tissue, and said with a smile, "Amei, don't cry, your makeup is ruined. Today is your big day."

Looking at these women, each with their own unique characteristics, yet all deeply in love with Lu Chen, Ruan Mei felt no awkwardness, only gratitude.

In this special era, in this special family, they have long since formed a wonderful tacit understanding.

Moreover, everyone knows that no matter how many women Lu Chen has outside, or how lively his home is, Ruan Mei's position is unshakeable. Because what she possesses is Lu Chen's purest and most genuine affection from his humblest days.

She is the "pillar of strength" in this big family.

"Thank you... thank you everyone."

Ruan Mei wiped away her tears, took Lu Chen's arm generously, and looked at her sisters, "From now on... we will take care of A-Chen together and manage this family well together."

"Tch, who wants to take care of him? We want you to take care of him!" the tyrant teased with a laugh.

"Alright, alright, stop getting all sentimental!" Qiu Di pointed to the huge fondant cake in the middle. "I'm drooling! Sister Mei, let's cut the cake!"

"Yes, yes, let's cut the cake!"

As the lights came back on, a burst of cheerful laughter erupted from the villa.

Lu Chen hugged Ruan Mei from behind, held her hand, and together they cut the castle-shaped cake that symbolized happiness.

The candlelight flickered, and laughter filled the air.

On this beautiful night, the Lu family mansion was filled with warmth and sweetness, as if the world outside, full of scheming and killing, was completely isolated outside the high walls.