# Chapter 1: The Mysterious Invitation The time goes back to December 21st, 2012. Lin Yu is in a luxurious mansion located in the top villa area of Binhai City. As the head of Xingyao Group, Lin Yu has already made a remarkable name for himself in the business world at a young age with his extraordinary business acumen, and has established a vast business empire. Tonight, Lin Yu is here at the invitation of his assistant, Su Yao. Su Yao is a high-achieving student who has returned from overseas studies. She not only possesses outstanding professional capabilities but also has a graceful and charming appearance. Her long, jet-black hair cascades down like a waterfall, and her clear, bright eyes are like twinkling stars in the night sky. When she smiles, two shallow dimples add a touch of liveliness and sweetness to her face. In her work, Su Yao's professional qualities and dedication have won her high regard from Lin Yu, and Su Yao also harbors great admiration for this young and capable boss. Lin Yu is sitting on the sofa in the living room, holding a glass of red wine that exudes a rich and mellow aroma. He gently swirls the wine glass, savoring this rare moment of leisure. Just then, three dazzling bolts of lightning flash across the night sky outside the window. Immediately after, deafening thunder rumbles, as if the whole world is trembling. Lin Yu instinctively looks out the window, only to find that the night sky is still as dark as ink, and there is no sign of rain at all. "Mr. Lin, what are you looking at?" A clear and melodious voice comes from behind. Lin Yu turns around and is instantly stunned by the sight in front of him. Su Yao is wearing an elegant evening gown. The form-fitting cut perfectly outlines her graceful figure. The gown is adorned with sparkling crystals that glisten with a captivating luster under the light. Su Yao slowly walks up to Lin Yu and asks shyly, "Mr. Lin, do I look nice in this?" "Beautiful. You're so stunning that it's hard to take my eyes off you," Lin Yu says sincerely. A blush creeps onto Su Yao's face, and she happily twirls around on the spot, her skirt blooming like a flower. Then, Su Yao's expression turns serious. Looking at Lin Yu, she says earnestly, "Mr. Lin, I'm truly grateful for your trust and appreciation. Since I joined Xingyao Group, under your careful guidance, I've not only learned professional knowledge but also been given many precious opportunities. I invited you here today to express my gratitude to you." Lin Yu smiles and waves his hand, saying, "This is all the result of your own hard work. Your talent and potential shown in your work are worthy of such recognition. If there are other talented people among your classmates who are as excellent as you, you're welcome to recommend them to the company." Upon hearing this, Su Yao's eyes light up with excitement. She says, "Mr. Lin, I'll go prepare in the next room first. Please come over in five minutes. I've carefully prepared a special program for you." With that, Su Yao walks briskly towards the adjacent room. Lin Yu is filled with curiosity, wondering what special program Su Yao has in store. Just as he is lost in thought, another roll of thunder comes from outside the window, as if heralding that this night is destined to be anything but ordinary...
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