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

Nine o'clock at night.

The deep blue night sky enveloped Hong Kong, and the early summer evening breeze swept through the tree-lined avenues of Yau Yat Tsuen in Kowloon Tong, making the leaves rustle softly.

A black, bulletproof Rolls-Royce Silver Spur drove smoothly, like a ghost, into the ornate black iron gate of the Lu family villa.

The car had barely come to a stop, and before the bodyguard could even open the door, Lu Chen had already stepped out himself. He took off his dark suit jacket, casually handed it to the servant who came to greet him, and then loosened his tie.

No matter how ruthless and powerful a capitalist may be on the outside, once he steps through this door, his ruthlessness will dissipate, and he will revert to being the down-to-earth and approachable head of the Lu family.

"Woof! Woof woof!"

As soon as I stepped into the entrance hall of the main building, two extremely cheerful but deliberately low-pitched barks came from the doorway.

"Cola" and "Sprite" were wagging their tails, which looked like big brooms, and excitedly rubbed against Lu Chen's trouser legs. They seemed to know that their female owner was not easily frightened, and even their calls when greeting their male owner became extremely gentle and restrained.

"Good dog, go play."

Lu Chen smiled and squatted down, rubbing the two big dogs' fluffy heads. Then he changed into slippers and walked into the softly lit European-style living room.

Tonight, the living room was unusually quiet and cozy, without the usual shouts of the "Big Sister" practicing martial arts or the rustling of the kids turning pages of fashion magazines.

Only two women were sitting on the huge leather sofa.

Ruan Mei and Qiu Di.

At this time, Ruan Mei was four months pregnant. She was wearing an extremely soft and loose beige pure cotton maternity loungewear, and her originally slender waist now showed a very obvious slight bulge in her lower abdomen.

She leaned back on the soft cushions of the sofa, holding two slender bamboo knitting needles in her hands, knitting a ball of pale yellow high-quality wool yarn with gentle and skillful movements.

Bathed in the warm glow of the crystal chandelier, Ruan Mei's unadorned, fair face radiated a sacred and tender maternal glow capable of melting steel. A faint, blissful smile graced her lips, as if she were knitting not yarn, but all her hopes and dreams for the little life to come.

In contrast to Ruan Mei's tranquility, Qiu Di was like a leaping flame. She wore an extremely cool silk slip dress, and her long, fair, and perfectly proportioned legs were casually draped over the edge of the coffee table.

During this period, Qiu Di was arguably ATV's most popular leading lady. The fantasy drama "My Date with a Vampire," starring her, was a huge success, and the second sequel has recently wrapped up filming and entered post-production.

Her role as Ma Xiaoling in the drama, with the classic line "Lin Bing Dou Zhe Jie Zhen Lie Zai Qian", the demon-slaying staff, and her incredibly long legs in a super short skirt that was always only 42 inches long, made her a sensation throughout Asia.

However, the months-long, non-stop wire work and action scenes had taken a toll on this usually delicate beauty. Now that filming has wrapped up, she finally has a rare break and is spending her days at home, taking on the responsibility of caring for "Sister Mei".

At this moment, Qiu Di was holding a fruit knife and clumsily peeling a Fuji apple for Ruan Mei.

The apple peel broke into several pieces. Qiu Di wasn't annoyed; she just chuckled and casually tossed the broken apple peels into the air.

"Coke! Sprite! Catch!"

The two large dogs that had been squatting by the coffee table immediately leaped up with perfect coordination, accurately biting the apple peel into their mouths in mid-air, and then chewing it with relish, causing Qiu Di to giggle.

"Hey, stop feeding them sweets all the time, or they'll shed a lot of fur."

Ruan Mei stopped knitting and gave Qiu Di a reproachful look, but her eyes were full of sisterly affection. In this large family, Ruan Mei's position as the empress was unshakeable, while Qiu Di's quirky personality made her the most lovable source of joy.

"I know, Sister Mei, I just saw them and I was tempted." Qiu Di cut the unevenly cut apple into small pieces, stuck toothpicks in them, and held them to Ruan Mei's mouth. "Here, Sister Mei, get some vitamins so your baby will be chubby and healthy."

Just then.

"What are you chatting about, you seem to be having so much fun?"

With a magnetic and gentle voice, Lu Chen walked into the living room with a smile.

"Boss! You're back!"

Upon hearing Lu Chen's voice, Qiu Di, like a cheerful lark, didn't even bother to put on her slippers. Barefoot, she sprang up from the sofa and rushed into Lu Chen's arms like a gust of wind.

"Oh my, Master Ma, those long legs of yours are now the most expensive in Hong Kong! What if you freeze if you walk barefoot on the ground?"

Lu Chen smiled and wrapped his arm around Qiu Di's slender waist, then lowered his head and kissed her luscious red lips deeply, which made Qiu Di let out a coquettish sigh.

Then, Lu Chen loosened the embankment and strode over to Ruan Mei's side.

He did not sit down, but instead knelt on one knee on the Persian carpet in front of the sofa with remarkable ease.

"Chen, isn't the company busy today? Why are you back so early?" Ruan Mei put down the yarn in her hand and looked at the man in front of her, who was a powerful figure outside but as gentle as a big boy in front of her. Her eyes were full of tenderness.

"Nothing at the company is as important as my Mei. Besides, even if the sky falls, Lao Cheng and the others will hold it up."

Lu Chen smiled and gently placed a kiss on Ruan Mei's smooth forehead.

Then, under Ruan Mei's slightly shy gaze.

The tycoon who controlled a multi-billion dollar business empire slowly and very carefully pressed his cheek against Ruan Mei's slightly protruding belly.

The living room fell silent instantly. Qiu Di also stopped playing around and stood to the side, resting her chin on her hands, watching this scene with a mixture of envy and warmth in her eyes.

Lu Chen closed his eyes and held his breath.

Through the thin cotton fabric, he could feel the warmth emanating from Ruan Mei's body.

Sudden.

"Thump..."

A very faint, yet real, touch gently nudged Lu Chen's cheek.

That wasn't Ruan Mei's heartbeat; it was the little life inside her womb giving a magical response of fetal movement after sensing the father's approach!

"It moved! Ah Mei! The baby kicked me!"

Lu Chen suddenly raised his head, and his eyes, which were usually calculating and deep as the sea, suddenly burst forth with an extremely rare, childlike pure joy.

"Silly boy, he's only four months pregnant. How could he have the strength to kick you? That's just the baby turning over." Ruan Mei couldn't help but chuckle as she looked at Lu Chen's excited expression. She reached out and gently stroked Lu Chen's hair.

"Whether it's rolling over or kicking me, this little guy is really strong. He'll definitely grow up to be a healthy and strong little devil."

Lu Chen smiled, stood up, sat down next to Ruan Mei, and gently pulled her into his arms.

The two lingered tenderly for a while.

"Achoo—" Ruan Mei suddenly yawned softly, her eyes revealing a hint of fatigue and drowsiness typical of pregnant women.

"Are you sleepy?" Lu Chen asked immediately with concern.

"Hmm... I've been feeling particularly sleepy lately, the doctor said it's a normal reaction." Ruan Mei rubbed her eyes.

"Then go upstairs and get some rest. Don't stay up all night."

Lu Chen immediately turned to the maid not far away, "Wang Ma, help Madam upstairs to wash up and rest. Have the nursing team light some incense for the pregnant woman."

"Yes, sir." The maid immediately stepped forward.

With the help of the maid, Ruan Mei stood up, glanced at Qiu Di sitting next to her, and then at Lu Chen. As the mistress of the house, she had an extremely keen and perceptive mind, and naturally knew that Qiu Di had been eagerly waiting for Lu Chen to return.

"Chen, don't work overtime in the study tonight. Qiu Di just finished filming and finally has some free time, so spend more time with her. I'll just go upstairs to sleep by myself."

Ruan Mei generously and considerately gave a brief instruction, then smiled and turned to go upstairs. Her two ponies, Cola and Sprite, dutifully followed behind their mistress, acting as her guards.

Ruan Mei's figure disappeared around the corner on the second floor.

In the spacious living room, only Lu Chen and Qiu Di remained.

The atmosphere instantly shifted from the previous warmth to an extremely subtle and alluring one, tinged with a hint of hormones.

"Boss..."

Qiu Di bit her moist red lips, her large, watery eyes seemingly capable of captivating the soul. Like a lazy Persian cat, she climbed up the sofa to Lu Chen's side, then naturally straddled his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Sister Mei has gone upstairs to rest, so tonight... you belong to me." Qiu Di's voice was soft and sweet, with an irresistible charm.

As Lu Chen felt the soft, jade-like body in his arms, exuding a faint fragrance of shower gel, and the amazing touch of those long legs that had captivated countless young men in "My Date with a Vampire," a wicked smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

He reached out and gently pinched Qiu Di's delicate face, full of collagen.

"What? Ma Xiaoling, the Heavenly Master Ma, you've been busy subduing demons for months. Tonight, are you planning to subdue this great demon king, me?" Lu Chen joked with a smile.

"No, that's not true! Filming is exhausting!"

When filming was mentioned, Qiu Di leaned her head on Lu Chen's shoulder, acting like a wronged little girl, "Boss, you have no idea, that director was a complete madman! To achieve the best visual effects, he made me wear such a short skirt and hang on wires in the dead of winter, letting the cold wind blow on me! I even had to wear high heels to kick those extras playing zombies. My legs are almost bruised from the wires!"

"However..." Qiu Di's tone shifted abruptly, her earlier grievances vanishing instantly, replaced by a smug radiance on her pretty face. "It's a bit tiring, but the results of filming 'My Date with a Vampire 2' are fantastic! I reckon my popularity will soar even higher once it airs!"

Qiu Di wasn't particularly interested in making money. Besides, since she got together with Lu Chen, money had never been a problem for her. She didn't even need to fill out checks for luxury cars herself. In addition to her endorsement fees and film salaries, Golden Harvest's finance department would deposit huge sums of pocket money into her personal account every month.

What she truly enjoyed was the feeling of being a "big star," surrounded by the spotlight and the attention of thousands. She loved walking on the red carpet and basking in the screams and cheers of countless people.

"Do you like the feeling of being famous?" Lu Chen gently stroked Qiu Di's smooth long hair, asking knowingly.

"Of course I like it! Who doesn't want to be a big star!" Qiu Di made no attempt to hide her feelings, giving Lu Chen a hard kiss on the cheek. "This is all thanks to you, Boss. If it weren't for you, I'd probably still be working as a beer girl at some roadside stall, getting bullied by others."

"Since you like being famous so much."

Lu Chen suddenly dropped his joking expression, his gaze becoming extremely deep and serious.

He wrapped his arms around Qiu Di's slender waist, looked into her large, questioning eyes, and with a calm yet overwhelmingly domineering tone, slowly dropped a bombshell:

"Then today, I'll tell you some good news."

"Our Golden Harvest Pictures has just been established, and I personally finalized a sci-fi blockbuster with an investment of nearly US$100 million. This film will not only be released in Hong Kong, but will also break into Hollywood and be released simultaneously worldwide."

Lu Chen paused, looking at Qiu Di's eyes which were slowly widening, and said, word by word, "This movie is called 'Back to the Future.' And the female lead... I've decided, you'll play the role."

boom!

Upon hearing the incredibly shocking terms "leading lady," "investment of one hundred million US dollars," and "entering Hollywood," Qiu Di felt as if a giant firework had exploded in her mind!

She froze instantly in Lu Chen's arms, her delicate little mouth agape, wide enough to fit an egg.

"B-Boss...are you...are you kidding me?"

Qiu Di stammered, her voice trembling violently.

Of course she'd heard! These past few days, the entire Hong Kong entertainment industry has been buzzing with rumors that Golden Harvest is preparing a groundbreaking mega-project. Apparently, even big names like Michael Mak and Wong Hei-chiu were so excited after reading the script that they couldn't sleep for days.

Countless top actresses and award-winning actresses in Hong Kong are racking their brains and using all their connections to squeeze into this production, even if it's just a supporting role!

And now, this "leading lady" throne, which every actress dreams of and could instantly make her an international superstar, has just fallen into her lap so easily?!

"Of course it's true! When have I ever lied to you?"

Lu Chen looked at Qiu Di's adorable expression—utterly shocked yet so overjoyed she was about to faint—and couldn't help but chuckle.

The female lead in the first *Back to the Future* film, who is also the male protagonist's mother in his younger days, needed an actress who possessed both a pure, youthful charm and an underlying rebellious and alluring quality. In the original timeline, this role made Lee Thompson a star. And in Hong Kong today, Qiu Di's strikingly beautiful face, along with the pure yet seductive aura she honed in *My Date with a Vampire*, seems tailor-made for this role!

"But...but it's a big shot..."

After the initial euphoria, Qiu Di suddenly lowered her head with a guilty conscience, her two slender white fingers twisting together nervously.

"That's a mega-production with an investment of hundreds of millions of Hong Kong dollars... and it's even going to be shown in Hollywood. My acting skills... I know myself well. I'm okay at playing ghost hunters in TV dramas. But to play such an important female lead on the big screen... I'm afraid I won't do a good job, and I'll ruin your hard work. Then everyone in Hong Kong will call me a pretty face..."

Although Qiu Di was vain, she wasn't stupid. In those big-budget films with extremely high standards, if her acting was subpar, she would definitely be bombarded with criticism from audiences and film critics.

Seeing Qiu Di's anxious and uncertain expression, Lu Chen's smile deepened.

He reached out and forcefully grabbed Qiu Di's chin, forcing her to look up into his eyes.

"What are you afraid of?" Lu Chen's voice was deep and filled with an undeniable arrogance. "In Hong Kong, and even in all of Asia! If I, Lu Chen, say you can do it, you have to do it!"

"Your acting skills are still immature? No problem! We'll hone them beforehand. I'll find the best acting coach to teach you one-on-one on set every day! Not good enough? We'll do it multiple times until it's perfect! Anyone on set who dares to give you attitude, I'll kick them out of the entertainment industry!"

"You're not just an artist under my company, Golden Harvest." Lu Chen's gaze swept aggressively over Qiu Di's alluring curves. "You're also my woman, Lu Chen's woman. My woman should stand under the brightest spotlight in the world, receiving everyone's admiration!"

These extremely protective and domineering words were like the most potent aphrodisiac in the world, instantly shattering all of Qiu Di's psychological defenses.

No woman could resist such a powerful and domineering man who created a starry sky just for her!

"Boss..."

Qiu Di's eyes instantly reddened, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She bit her red lips tightly, her eyes filled with emotion, admiration, and a burning madness.

She knew that Lu Chen was giving her this role not only to promote her, but also to show her the greatest affection and recognition.

Seeing Qiu Di's moved expression, almost to the point of wanting to repay him with her body, Lu Chen's lips curled into a mischievous smile, deciding to tease this little devil.

"However..." Lu Chen's fingers gently traced Qiu Di's fair and slender swan neck, running down her collarbone, his tone carrying an extremely dangerous hint of mockery, "In this industry, getting the 'leading lady' role with such a large investment isn't something you can just get for nothing."

"According to the rules of the entertainment industry, for such an important role, shouldn't one have to accept some... 'unspoken rules'?"

Hearing the words "unspoken rules"...

Qiu Di was stunned for a moment, and then an extremely alluring blush instantly appeared on her delicate little face, even her small earlobes turned blood red.

She certainly understood the unspoken meaning in Lu Chen's words.

If any other man had dared to say those three words to her, Qiu Di, with her fiery temper, would have kicked him long ago, leaving him childless.

But when facing Lu Chen, she felt no aversion whatsoever; on the contrary, her innate wildcat-like allure was completely unleashed.

"So, Boss Lu is planning to become a wicked boss who sexually harasses actresses today?"

Qiu Di's eyes sparkled, her gaze alluring. With surprising boldness, she extended her lip and gently licked her dry, red lips.

Then, she took the initiative to extend her slender, jade-like arms, which wrapped tightly around Lu Chen's neck like water snakes. She slightly raised her chin, bringing her exquisite face close to Lu Chen's ear, her breath sweet as orchids.

"Well... Boss."

"How do you want me to 'sneak in' tonight?"

Qiu Di's voice carried an intense allure that could instantly make any normal man's blood boil. As she spoke, her long legs, which had once kicked away countless zombies on screen, restlessly rubbed against Lu Chen's waist.

Lu Chen's breathing suddenly became heavy at this moment.

A raging fire seemed to ignite in his eyes.

"How do we dive?"

Lu Chen swept Qiu Di, who was straddling his lap, into his arms and, with a soft cry from Qiu Di, strode towards the extremely spacious and soundproofed luxury master bedroom on the second floor.

"Of course..." Lu Chen looked down at the little fairy in his arms, her face as beautiful as a peach blossom, his voice hoarse like sandpaper, "I'll let you experience all the action scenes that weren't written in the script!"

"Bang!"

As Lu Chen kicked the heavy mahogany door of the bedroom shut, the spring light that filled the room was completely shut out.

On this quiet early summer night, a man and a woman, lost in desire, are engaged in a deeply engrossed "deep script discussion" that lasts for 10,000 words and is not meant to be shared with outsiders.

The night is beautiful.