Lu Chen: The Mad Genius Of Creativity

Chapter 9 The Dark Transformation of Lin Yaodong Begins! The plot gets increasingly intense!

Taking a deep breath, Lu Chen picked up his pen and continued writing.

[After tasting the sweetness of money, Lin Yaodong gradually realized a profound truth—a man can live without a woman, but he cannot live without money!

A man without money is like a spineless creature, incapable of standing tall.

No one respects you, you gain no reputation, and you can’t even win the favor of a woman who satisfies you!

Upon realizing this truth, Lin Yaodong’s mindset underwent a dramatic transformation.

His thirst for money grew by the day!

His ambitions, too, inflated as he savored the fruits of his initial success!].

[Is Lin Yaodong on the verge of going dark?].

[Surely he won’t turn evil, right? Using words like ‘desire’ and ‘ambition’ to describe him?].

[The spineless creature analogy is so sharp! Well-written!].

[Wow, just when I was about to leave, you drop this? Guess I’ll stick around to see what happens!].

As Lu Chen shifted gears in his writing, the viewer retention rate noticeably steadied! Clearly, Lin Yaodong’s mental transformation and hints of a dark turn had piqued the audience’s interest!

Lu Chen paused after writing this, pacing around the room. He poured himself a glass of wine, pondering the story as he drank.

His relaxed demeanor—smoking and drinking casually—entertained the audience.

[Dude, tone it down! This is a live stream!

Show a little respect for the viewers, will you?].

One glass down, and inspiration struck Lu Chen.

He muttered, “Got it!”

Then, brimming with excitement, he returned to the whiteboard and wrote.

[Given Lin Yaodong’s ambition, he would never settle for being a scrap collector his whole life. Sure, the trade was lucrative, but let’s be honest, it wasn’t respectable!

Having endured countless sneers since childhood, Lin Yaodong always longed to become someone truly respected!

Not just a little—truly!

To become a respectable man was Lin Yaodong’s ultimate pursuit! After all, earning money is a means to an end, and that end is dignity!

Though collecting scrap provided him with some financial comfort, it did little to improve his reputation. People are two-faced, while they treated him politely to his face, behind his back, they still called him ‘the scrap collector.’

Lin Yaodong dreamed of finding a business that could earn him substantial wealth while also appearing respectable. During his years of roaming the streets, he came into contact with more and more people, including some wealthy entrepreneurs.

Over time, Lin Yaodong noticed that many of these wealthy, respectable figures were secretly involved in dubious dealings. These individuals lounged in air-conditioned offices, a brick-sized cell phone in hand, and with just one phone call, they earned tens of thousands!

They made far more money than he ever could.

Envy and jealousy brewed within Lin Yaodong.

One day, while collecting scrap at a businessman’s home, the man, in high spirits, offered Lin Yaodong some advice—‘Young man, to make real money, you need to use your brain. Physical labor will always limit you. You’ll never rise above others that way. To make money—big money—you need brains, and you need guts! The bold thrive, the timid starve!’

These words deeply impacted Lin Yaodong, planting a seed in his heart that quickly took root and sprouted!

Determined to achieve financial success and the dignity that came with it, Lin Yaodong resolved to do whatever it took!

Lin Yaodong began searching for bigger opportunities. And fortune favors the determined—soon, Lin Yaodong stumbled upon a lucrative new venture!].

Lu Chen paused again, deep in thought, driving the audience crazy with anticipation.

[Keep writing! Why stop again?].

[Hurry up, I want to see Lin Yaodong’s dark turn!].

[What business did he discover? Write already!].

[He’s really going dark now, isn’t he?].

[Honestly, if I were Lin Yaodong, I’d probably turn dark too. Scrap collecting may earn money, but it’s dirty, exhausting, and looked down upon!].

[My family has a relative who collects scrap. Though they make over 100k a year, we still secretly look down on them. It’s the nature of the job.].

[From what’s written so far, Lin Yaodong seems to be someone with extreme pride and inferiority. People like that are indeed prone to turning dark.].

[Exactly. For such a person, the end justifies the means.].

[Isn’t this supposed to be a positive show? Can they even write dark content like this?].

Amidst lively debate, Lu Chen finally picked up his pen again and continued the story.

[The new venture was smuggling!].

[He’s really gone dark!].

[Exciting! This dark protagonist is amazing!].

[Isn’t he worried about being disqualified for writing such shocking content?].

[Report him for spreading negativity!].

[Shut up! How do you know the story will glorify crime? What if he redeems the character later?].

[Guangdong, being a coastal province with abundant ports and frequent trade, offered natural advantages for smuggling. On top of that, lax import-export regulations at the time provided smugglers with great opportunities!] [Lin Yaodong discovered that smuggling cars was insanely profitable!

The cost of a single car was around tens of thousands. After smuggling, it could easily sell for over 200k, sometimes even yielding double the profit!].

[While Lin Yaodong earned a mere 100k a year collecting scrap, smuggling could net him tens or even hundreds of thousands per deal!].

[Driven by greed, Lin Yaodong quickly sought out a mentor in the trade, earning the trust of an industry big shot. Once he gained confidence, Lin Yaodong risked everything on his first smuggling deal.

Fortunately, his first venture went off without a hitch, earning him a windfall of over 100k. From then on, Lin Yaodong plunged headlong into the world of smuggling.

Using his wits and courage, Lin Yaodong consistently pulled off successful deals, amassing wealth beyond his wildest dreams. He transformed into the CEO of a trading company and finally began living the ‘dignified’ life he had always dreamed of.

The villagers, now aware that he owned a trading company, started calling him ‘Boss Lin’ instead of ‘the scrap collector.’ This newfound respect brought Lin Yaodong immense satisfaction and solidified his desire to accumulate even more wealth.

By this point, Lin Yaodong had undeniably changed his fate and that of his family. But the rapid accumulation of wealth also bred greater desires. He began yearning for power, dreaming of becoming the leader of Tazhai, the savior of the Lin clan, and a hero in the village.

This ambition, though naive on the surface, mirrored the fairytale dreams of a Cinderella longing to be a princess. Lin Yaodong was no different!]