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

The next day.

A job posting, like a depth charge dropped into Victoria Harbour, instantly stirred up a huge wave.

"The Chairman's Office of Jiahe Group is seeking an Administrative Secretary and Personal Assistant with a high salary. Requirements: Excellent appearance and demeanor, Bachelor's degree or above, fluent in both Chinese and English, and knowledgeable in business etiquette. Monthly salary: Starting from HKD 5,000, plus a generous year-end bonus."

In an era when the average salary in Central was only HK$2,500, a base salary of HK$5,000 was an astronomical figure. Not to mention the allure of the "bonus" and the opportunity to work alongside Lu Chen, the most prominent "God of Wealth" in Hong Kong at the moment.

For professional women in Central and even throughout Hong Kong, this is not just a job, but a ticket to high society, a golden opportunity to rise above their station and achieve great success.

In no time, the phone lines at the Human Resources Department of Jiahe Building were ringing off the hook, job applications were pouring in like snowflakes, and beautiful women lined up downstairs to submit their resumes. The scene looked like a Miss Hong Kong pageant audition.

……

3 PM, top floor of Jiahe Building.

Lu Chen sat behind his large desk, with a freshly brewed cup of premium Da Hong Pao tea beside him, its aroma wafting through the air.

"Chairman Lu, these are the ten resumes that our HR department has selected after three rounds of screening."

The human resources manager, a shrewd and capable woman in her thirties, said: "These ten candidates are the best of the best in terms of education, appearance, and work experience. Two of them are even recent Miss Hong Kong contestants, and another is a double master's degree holder who returned from studying in the UK."

Lu Chen nodded slightly, picked up the stack of resumes, and casually flipped through them.

The first one, a Cambridge law graduate, the woman in the photo wears black-rimmed glasses and looks very capable, will stay for now.

The second candidate was a former Miss Hong Kong runner-up. She was indeed beautiful, but her resume was completely blank. Apart from being able to walk the runway, she seemed to know nothing else. Pass.

The third one...

Lu Chen flipped through the pages quickly. For him now, finding a secretary wasn't about finding a pretty face. Although that guy from Cambridge had suggested finding someone who could "warm his bed," Lu Chen valued ability more. Either she had outstanding skills, or she was a character in the story who could provide other assistance.

Sudden.

Lu Chen's fingers, which were turning the pages, stopped.

His gaze fell on the seventh resume, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

The photo on the resume shows a young woman with shoulder-length short hair, striking yet alluring features. She wears a well-tailored business suit, her eyes clear and firm, exuding a competence and confidence rarely seen in ordinary working women.

Name: Hu Huizhong.

Age: 24 years old.

Education: Bachelor of Chinese Studies, Hong Kong Island University, with a minor in Business Administration.

Special skills: Fluent in English, Japanese and French, and skilled in shorthand, combat (a hobby), and driving.

As Lu Chen looked at this familiar face, countless classic screen images of this "action heroine" from his previous life instantly flashed through his mind.

"That's interesting."

In this world of Hong Kong variety shows, this actress must have left behind quite a few roles, but which one she is still needs further investigation. But Lu Chen has a feeling that this woman's appearance here is more than just a coincidence.

The "special skill in combat" in particular stood out conspicuously in the resume of the job-seeking secretary, as if it were meant to conceal something.

"Let Hu Huizhong in."

Lu Chen closed the resume, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, a cat-and-mouse smile playing on his lips. "I want to interview you personally."

"Yes, Mr. Lu." The HR manager quickly went out to call for someone.

……

Three minutes later.

There was a gentle knock on the office door.

"Enter."

The door was pushed open, and a faint, not overpowering, fragrance wafted in on the breeze.

Hu Huizhong walked in with steady steps.

Seeing her in person was even more impactful than in photos. Today, she was wearing a dark gray business suit, a white shirt with the collar buttoned up tightly, her long legs encased in flesh-colored stockings, and black high heels.

Although she tried her best to imitate the gentle demeanor of a career woman, Lu Chen found it full of flaws. The subtle, breezy way she walked, and the way her eyes instinctively scanned the blind spots of security in unfamiliar environments, still revealed a kind of instinct honed through long-term professional training.

"Hello Mr. Lu, I am Hu Huizhong."

She walked to a spot two meters in front of the desk, bowed slightly, and spoke in a clear, melodious voice, neither humble nor arrogant.

Lu Chen leaned back in his chair, deliberately scrutinizing her with an aggressive gaze. An ordinary girl would probably have blushed or become flustered, but Hu Huizhong maintained a polite smile throughout, her eyes never wavering.

He has excellent mental fortitude.

"Sit down." Lu Chen pointed to the chair opposite him.

"Thank you, Mr. Lu." Hu Huizhong sat down as instructed, her back straightening unconsciously, her hands folded on her knees. These subtle movements did not escape Lu Chen's LV9 brain.

"I've seen your resume," Lu Chen said casually, picking up the paper. "A top student from the University of Hong Kong, you received a full scholarship and interned at a foreign bank for a year. With your qualifications, you could easily get a manager's assistant position at a major bank like HSBC or Standard Chartered. Why did you choose Golden Harvest?"

Hu Huizhong smiled slightly, clearly having prepared her explanation: "Because I am optimistic about the future of Golden Harvest, and even more so about your vision, Mr. Lu. Although foreign banks are stable, there is limited room for advancement for Chinese people, and... I believe that working under Mr. Lu will allow me to learn more and realize greater value."

The answer was flawless.

Lu Chen nodded and then posed several tricky business questions, even touching on recent stock market trends and public relations crisis management. Hu Huizhong answered fluently. Her insights were unique and her logic clear, demonstrating not only exceptional business acumen but also, in some respects, her views coincided with Lu Chen's.

If it were an ordinary interviewer, they would probably be impressed by this brilliant answer.

But Lu Chen just watched her quietly.

He is waiting.

Time ticked by, and an eerie silence fell over the office.

Lu Chen remained silent, staring at her with a profound gaze, as if trying to see through her soul.

Hu Huizhong's hands, resting on her knees, tightened slightly.

She was nervous.

Although the police leadership had prepared a flawless file for her before she arrived, even altering the personnel records of the British trading company, she crammed on business knowledge and secretarial etiquette for this undercover mission.

But facing this man who was rumored to have powerful connections and be ruthless, she still felt a strange sense of oppression.

Just as Hu Huizhong felt her disguise was about to crumble under that gaze—

A crisp system notification sound suddenly rang in Lu Chen's mind.

Lu Chen's expression changed instantly.

【Ding--】

[Key plot character detected: Hu Huizhong (codename: Overlord Flower)]

[Checking in at the movie "Lucky Stars"]

[Check-in successful.]

[Reward: +1 Free Attribute Point]

It turned out to be the case.

Lu Chen's smile widened instantly, a smile of a hunter's delight at seeing his prey fall into his trap.

The tough girl in "Lucky Star".

That agile and fiery-tempered Madam Hu.

It seems my recent series of big moves have displeased some of the higher-ups. They actually sent such an elite-level female spy as an undercover agent; they really think highly of me.

However, those fabricated resumes and perfect answers instantly became a transparent joke in the face of the system's verification.

Since you want to play, I'll play with you properly.

Instead of reacting passively, it's better to hold the enemy's trump card in our own hands. Not only can we keep track of the police's movements at any time, but we can also take the opportunity to... teach this proud and arrogant bully a lesson.

"very good."

Lu Chen stood up, walked around the desk, and stood in front of Hu Huizhong, extending his right hand.

"Ms. Hu, congratulations. You've been hired."

Hu Huizhong looked at the large hand extended in front of her and breathed a sigh of relief.

We've finally passed this hurdle!

"Thank you, Mr. Lu! I certainly won't let you down."

Hu Huizhong stood up and extended her fair hand to shake hands with Lu Chen.

Her palms were warm and dry, with thin calluses from holding a gun for a long time on the base of her thumb. Although they had been treated, they were still clearly visible to Lu Chen's keen sense of touch.

Lu Chen held her hand, not letting go immediately, but looking at her meaningfully: "I also believe that Miss Hu will bring me many 'surprises'."

For some reason, looking into Lu Chen's eyes, which seemed to see right through her, Hu Huizhong suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. It was like being prey being watched by a ferocious beast.

But he quickly released his grip, and the oppressive feeling disappeared.

"Start work officially tomorrow. Go to HR to complete the onboarding procedures." Lu Chen turned around and waved.

"Yes."

After watching Hu Huizhong leave the office, the heavy mahogany door closed again.

The smile on Lu Chen's face vanished instantly, replaced by a cold and murderous look.

He walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked down at the ant-like stream of cars below, and took out an encrypted satellite phone from his pocket.

"Ah Jun."

A cold, iron-like voice came from the other end of the phone: "Boss."

"I have a task for you," Lu Chen said in a low voice. "It seems there's someone in the police force who has some issues with our company and has sent an undercover agent in. I want you to help me find out who ordered this."

"I understand, boss. Give me a name."

"Hu Huizhong, that is, my newly hired secretary." Lu Chen sneered.

"Received!" Chen Jun's reply was concise and powerful.

After hanging up, Lu Chen dialed another number.

This time, his tone was much gentler, even carrying a hint of flirtation: "Hey, our Miss Ya, are you free tonight?"

A languid and alluring female voice came from the other end of the phone, accompanied by the soft sound of a gun being disassembled: "What? Boss Lu, you've finally remembered me, this little woman forgotten in the corner? I thought you were so infatuated with your two beautiful wives at home that you'd completely forgotten about me."

Kid.

The sexy woman in "City Hunter" is also an extremely important source of intelligence and a valuable asset to Lu Chen in the police force.

"I'll sleep at your place tonight," Lu Chen said directly. "By the way, there's something fun I want to ask you."

"Oh? Something fun?" Yako seemed intrigued. "Killing drug lords or cracking down on arms dealing?"

"Neither."

Looking at his reflection in the windowpane, Lu Chen's eyes gleamed with the excitement of a hunter spotting his prey. "It's a cat-and-mouse game. Someone has put a beautiful Persian cat right in front of me, and I'm going to... tease her a bit."

"A Persian cat?" Yako chuckled. "Be careful not to get your face scratched by the cat."

"Don't worry, on my turf, tigers have to lie down and dragons have to coil up." Lu Chen's fingers tapped lightly on the window frame. "As for the cat... well, it can only obediently be petted."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Chen turned around and looked at the resume on his desk that he hadn't had time to put away yet.

"Queen of the Night... Now that you're here, you're not leaving."

Lu Chen casually picked up a pen and drew a bright red circle over the name "Hu Huizhong".

As night falls, the lights are on.

The night view of Central is dazzling and charming, but beneath this glamorous facade, a huge conspiracy targeting the Golden Harvest Group and Lu Chen has officially begun with the arrival of this "female secretary".

But is this a Trojan horse planted by the police, or a trap that Lu Chen has already set up and is waiting for his prey?

The game has only just begun.