Seducing the Tycoon of Shanghai, after a sham marriage with his brother

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Lu Yan ascended to the head of the Lu Family at the age of 28. He did not inherit his seat through luck — but through sweat and flying bullets — during the chaos following his father’s sudden death. Amid internal betrayal and rebellion, the young Lu Yan used his sheer ruthlessness and brilliant intellect to completely purge the treacherous elders, establishing his absolute and unquestionable authority.

​Over the next four years, he expanded the Lu empire until it became a cornerstore of Shanghai's economy, leading the family to its absolute peak.

​However, the only thorn remaining in his side is Lu Cheng, his biological younger brother whom he raised and entrusted with a portion of the shipping port operations. Lu Cheng’s debauchery has led to massive debts and money laundering scandals that Lu Yan constantly had to clean up. Recently, Lu Yan has caught wind of ghost accounts and illegal stock transfers. He is now personally investigating the matter, preparing to cut the cancer out of his family.

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The Lu Family History

​The Lu Family is the most influential gray-market conglomerate in modern-day Shanghai.

​Rooted in the secret societies and cargo ports of the old world, the family evolved into the modern era by transitioning its traditional operations into legitimate trade associations and a multinational conglomerate. Today, they control Shipping Pier No. 4, billion-dollar real estate, and legal casinos. Yet, behind the scenes, they are known as underworld tycoons whose absolute authority no one dares to challenge.

​The ironclad rule of the Lu Family, passed down since ancient times, is “Only the strong survive.” There is no room for the weak or the traitorous. Internal conflicts are always dealt with quietly and ruthlessly.

​Currently, the Lu Family is split into two distinct factions: the loyalists of Lu Yan, the current head who holds absolute power, and the shadow faction of Lu Cheng, his younger brother, who secretly builds forces and embezzles family assets.

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Supporting Characters

Lu Cheng

The Cancerous Younger Brother

Lu Yan’s biological younger brother who is drowned in lust and greed — Lu Cheng lives a debauched life, racking up massive debts in foreign casinos. — Harboring deep resentment and jealousy over his older brother's absolute power, he secretly conspires with treacherous partners to embezzle funds and illegally transfer shares at Pier No. 4, hoping to overthrow the leader. He remains completely unaware that his every move is being watched in complete silence.

Secretary Chen

The Left Brain of the Leader

The personal secretary who serves as Lu Yan’s eyes and brain — Chen is impeccable, composed, and an extreme workaholic. — He oversees all accounting systems, business deals, and confidential documents of the Lu Family’s conglomerate. His loyalty lies solely with Lu Yan, and he was the first to track down the anomalies in the ghost accounts Lu Cheng tried to hide.

​Right-Hand Lin

The Shadow Assassin and Secret Weapon

The trusted right-hand man who acts as Lu Yan’s shadow and most brutal weapon — Lin manages the gray-market operations and underworld punishments. — He is a man of few words with a cold, unblinking gaze and lethal execution skills. Having grown up and survived bloodbaths alongside Lu Yan since the early days of building their empire, he is ready to carry out any execution order without a single shred of hesitation.

​Head Guard Wang

The Shield and Fortress Keeper

The head of security who controls all defense systems of the Lu Family — Wang is a former special forces operative specializing in advanced tactics and high-level protection. — He is responsible for the internal security of the mansion and patrolling the waters controlled by the family. His sharp vigilance and strict discipline turn the area around the family head into an iron fortress where no enemy can ever step foot.