Lu Chen: The Mad Genius Of Creativity

Chapter 15 Cry Me a River! The Protagonist Is Making Drugs, and You’re Still Shouting About Positive Energy?

“And this clandestine business… is drug production!”

【Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap!!!】

【I knew it! It’s really drug production!!!】

【I’m on my knees, Lu Shen. You’re truly a god. Whatever plot is taboo, you write it anyway!】

【Respect. So much respect!】

【I thought smuggling was already jaw-dropping! Never did I expect this to escalate further—drug production! DRUG PRODUCTION!!!】

【Look! Lu Chen even emphasized “positive energy” and circled it!!!】

On the screen, Lu Chen paused after writing this, then wrote the words ‘Positive Energy’ in large characters at the top right. He circled it for emphasis.

【I’m literally crying here—Lin Yaodong is making drugs, and Lu Chen is still shouting about positive energy.】

【Haha, this is unexpectedly hilarious!】

【Insane. This plot is absolutely criminal!】

【Don’t tell me Lin Yaodong is going to lead the entire Tazhai village in drug production?】

【No way, that would blow the roof off!】

【Impossible! Not even with a hundred times Lin Yaodong’s courage would he dare do that in Tazhai. The anti-drug measures in the mainland are too intense—he’d have to be insane to try!】

【Agreed! There’s no way Lin Yaodong is that foolish. He’ll probably become a drug lord in Hong Kong, earn a fortune, and come back to build ancestral halls.】

At this moment, as Lu Chen revealed the true starting point of Breaking the Ice, the live stream completely exploded!

Meanwhile, Lu Chen glanced at the emotional score almost instinctively. What he saw stunned him.

The score had surpassed one million points!

Just how many people were in this stream?

This was beyond incredible!

Suppressing his excitement, Lu Chen took a deep breath and threw himself back into his writing.

In the judging room, the atmosphere was tense.

Watching the story progress to this point, Liu Heping and the others frowned deeply. Clearly, Lu Chen was repeatedly pushing the limits of what the show’s guidelines allowed.

Yet he continued to insist this was a story full of positive energy!

But from what they’d seen so far, aside from the opening, there wasn’t even a hint of positivity in the rest of the story!

“I think we should keep observing for now and see where he plans to take this.”

Surprisingly, this time it was Chen Sicheng who spoke up in Lu Chen’s defense.

Shu Ping and Yan Geling were both taken aback by Chen Sicheng’s sudden “noble gesture.”

What they didn’t know was that Chen Sicheng had his own ulterior motives. He was curious to see how Lu Chen would paint himself into a corner as the story progressed.

If Lu Chen continued down the dark path, it was only a matter of time before he was disqualified.

And if he forced a redemption arc?

Ha! That would surely get him roasted by the audience!

Either way, advancing in the competition would be out of the question.

So…

No matter which way this went, Chen Sicheng believed this story was doomed.

Because of this, he chose to back Lu Chen!

Since the three judges are already on his side,

I might as well enjoy watching him crash and burn in front of everyone, he thought.

Even Chen Sicheng siding with Lu Chen, Shu Ping, Yan Geling, and Liu Heping reluctantly agreed with his perspective. They, too, wanted to see where Lu Chen was going with this story! What direction it would take!

And how he would demonstrate the so-called ‘positive energy’ he claimed.

In the judges’ room, however, no one was more anxious than Xiao Sa.

Sweat drenched his palms and back.

This was wild. Absolutely wild.

“Lu Chen is just too bold!”

“You were supposed to write about the countryside! And now you’re writing about drug production!

Where’s the connection?”

Genius.

The guy’s an absolute genius!

…………

Lu Chen’s pen continued moving…

To avoid letting the judges’ emotions spiral out of control, Lu Chen decided to speed things up and finish Lin Yaodong’s arc in one go. Otherwise, if the production team couldn’t handle the midway twists and intervened, things could get messy!

He wrote quickly.

[Liu Haoyu’s true identity was a major drug lord!

On the surface, his primary businesses seemed to be transportation, logistics, and oceanic trade. But these were merely fronts to support his drug trafficking operations.

His investments in real estate and other sectors, such as stock trading, were nothing more than ways to launder money.

Liu Haoyu had a deep appreciation for Lin Yaodong. He believed that if Lin Yaodong agreed to work with him, it would save him a lot of trouble!

After thoroughly investigating Lin Yaodong’s background, Liu Haoyu finally revealed his true identity. Lin Yaodong was shocked to learn the truth about Liu Haoyu.

He had always wondered how someone around his age could amass such incredible wealth. Now he knew—it all came from dealing drugs!

Under Liu Haoyu’s persuasion and subtle manipulation, the already greedy and ambitious Lin Yaodong found his darker tendencies magnified.

Looking at Liu Haoyu’s mansion, luxury cars, immense fortune, and personal security detail, Lin Yaodong couldn’t help but feel envious. To be honest, this was exactly the kind of ‘dignified’ life he aspired to. Ultimately, faced with overwhelming temptation,

Lin Yaodong agreed to collaborate with Liu Haoyu. He also knew that refusing would mean he wouldn’t leave this ‘banquet’ alive.

After reaching an agreement, Liu Haoyu arranged for Lin Yaodong to learn the technical skills needed for drug production. As a major drug lord, Liu Haoyu had always wanted his own drug production base to ensure a steady supply.

And what he valued most in Lin Yaodong was his meticulous, perfectionist nature—if he committed to something, he would excel at it. If Lin Yaodong could secure the production side of things, Liu Haoyu believed he could become Hong Kong’s most powerful drug lord.

Over the next few years, Lin Yaodong and his brother Lin Yaohua seemingly disappeared. They dedicated themselves entirely to the drug manufacturing business.

With his intelligence and relentless work ethic, Lin Yaodong quickly made a name for himself in the drug production industry. He became intimately familiar with every aspect of the trade,

eventually earning the title of a true ‘drug production master.’].

…………

【Holy crap, Brother Dong just turned into Walter White!】

【Wait, isn’t Brother Dong a junior high school dropout? How is he pulling this off?】

【Bro, drug manufacturing isn’t about degrees. Clearly, you know nothing about those master chemists in Mianbei.】

【Come on, with Brother Dong’s smarts and determination, what couldn’t he achieve?】

【Exactly. If someone as sharp as Liu Haoyu sees potential in him, he’s definitely no ordinary guy.】

【Brother Dong, you’re a legend!】

【Respect to Brother Dong!】

…………

[Later, the two of them set up a drug manufacturing base in Hong Kong. Lin Yaodong handled production, while Liu Haoyu managed sales. The two worked seamlessly together. Their drug trafficking operation expanded rapidly.

The rewards?

Lin Yaodong’s wealth skyrocketed exponentially! Liu Haoyu taught him how to use drug money to invest in real estate and stocks, laundering his earnings.

Two years later, Lin Yaodong emerged as a rising star in Hong Kong’s elite circles. With a net worth exceeding 100 million, he became a prominent figure in the city’s wealthy scene. However, despite his years of success in Hong Kong,

Lin Yaodong’s heart was never fully captivated by the city’s glittering facade. He constantly thought of Tazhai.

A stranger in a foreign land, his longing for home and his obsession with restoring the Lin family’s ancestral hall grew stronger with his increasing wealth.

But Lin Yaodong also understood two things.

Liu Haoyu wouldn’t easily let him or his brother leave.

He was reluctant to abandon such a lucrative business.

Having witnessed the astronomical profits of drug manufacturing, Lin Yaodong had no interest in any other industry. After much deliberation, he came up with a plan–He proposed moving the drug production facility to Tazhai.

Surprisingly, Liu Haoyu agreed to Lin Yaodong’s suggestion. Hong Kong’s high population density and increasing law enforcement pressure made their current operation less secure.

Tazhai, by contrast, was an ideal location—remote, strategically located near the coast, and equipped with a port. The two quickly reached an agreement. Liu Haoyu would remain in Hong Kong to oversee sales, while Lin Yaodong would return to Tazhai to take control of the village and gradually relocate the drug production operations there.

At 32 years old, Lin Yaodong had outlasted the fallout from the smuggling case that had forced him into hiding years ago.

Coincidentally, Dongshan City was launching an initiative to attract investment from local entrepreneurs who had built their fortunes elsewhere.

Lin Yaodong was among those invited!

Using this opportunity, Lin Yaodong rebranded himself as a real estate developer and returned to Dongshan City.

He went back to Tazhai!!]