She went to the wrong table on a blind date and ended up getting married to a billionaire CEO.

Moonlight streamed through the windows of the hot spring inn, casting shimmering silver light on the water's surface.

Lin Jinyu leaned against the edge of the pool, closed her eyes, and quietly enjoyed this rare moment of tranquility.

"Speaking of which, you seem to have been avoiding the topic of QUEEN," Lu Chenzhou said softly, a knowing glint in his eyes.

Lin Jinyu opened her eyes; the mist made her vision somewhat blurry, yet it remained crystal clear.

“I just feel there’s no need to talk about it too much,” she replied softly, her tone flat, as if she were talking about something that had nothing to do with her.

Lu Chenzhou smiled slightly, placing his hands on the stone edge of the hot spring pool, his gaze deep and distant:

“Your daughter-in-law is indeed very talented,” Lu Chenzhou continued, with a hint of approval in his tone. “The design concept of the ‘Moonlight Flame’ project is very novel and highly compatible with the aesthetics of today’s young people.”

Gaining Queen's support would indeed be a tremendous boost.

“She doesn’t need to rely on anyone,” Lin Jinyu said softly, a hint of pride flashing in her eyes. “She has her own abilities and talents, enough to carve out her own niche.”

Looking at Lin Jinyu's slightly flushed cheeks, Lu Chenzhou suddenly smiled. His smile was warm and all-encompassing, as if he understood everything.

"You're planning to give up on QUEEN, right?" he asked directly, his tone devoid of any questioning or objection, simply a confirmation.

Lin Jinyu's eyes flickered slightly, but she quickly regained her composure: "QUEEN has developed very well, and now it needs new blood and ideas to propel it even further."

"Queen's recent key decisions in Europe seem to be beneficial to Chenxing's market expansion," Lu Chenzhou said casually, his gaze fixed on Lin Jinyu's changing expression.

"Especially in France, QUEEN proactively withdrew from several areas that overlapped with Chenxing's potential business."

Moisture condensed into tiny droplets on Lin Jinyu's cheeks, slowly sliding down her fair skin.

She didn't respond, but gently stirred the water with her hand, creating ripples.

Lu Chenzhou reached out and grasped Lin Jinyu's hand, feeling the warmth of her palm: "You want to give it to Su Maiqi without leaving any trace."

She'll unknowingly grow Chenxing into a major player, perhaps even one day acquiring QUEEN and passing that wealth on to Gu Chengze. And you, supporting her from behind the scenes, will never know.

Lin Jinyu paused slightly, then gently shook her head, a faint smile playing on her lips: "You always seem to see right through me."

“Because I understand you,” Lu Chenzhou said affectionately, “I’ve known you too well since we were teenagers.”

The steam rising from the hot spring cast a hazy, tender glow on the silhouettes of the two figures.

Moonlight filtered through the clouds, casting a shimmering silver glow on the water's surface, which reflected on Lin Jinyu's face, outlining her elegant and serene profile.

Lu Chenzhou's thoughts involuntarily drifted back to that summer decades ago, a summer brimming with youthful energy.

At that time, Lin Jinyu was a young girl who had just entered university. She was beautiful, refined, and had an extraordinary temperament.

She always sat alone in a corner of the library, engrossed in reading design books, seemingly indifferent to everything around her.

Lu Chenzhou, a prominent figure at school, handsome and talented, was deeply attracted by a quiet girl in a corner of the library on that summer afternoon.

He admired her intelligence, her composure, and even more so, her unique气质 (qi zhi - a kind of refined elegance or aura) – that extraordinary气质 that always made her stand out in a crowd, yet always maintained an unapproachable distance.

In order to get closer to her, Lu Chenzhou began to frequent the library, and even deliberately borrowed books that she often read, slipping his own little notes between the pages in the hope of attracting her attention.

However, Lin Jinyu seemed to have only her books and designs in her eyes, ignoring the gazes cast around her, including Lu Chenzhou's attentiveness.

Until that day, Lu Chenzhou mustered up his courage, walked to Lin Jinyu's desk, and softly asked, "After you finish reading this book, *Color Design*, could I borrow it for a moment?"

Lin Jinyu looked up at him calmly, her eyes clear yet unfathomable: "You can borrow it from the library, why wait for me to finish reading it?"

Lu Chenzhou smiled slightly: "Because I want to discuss the contents of this book with you."

Lin Jinyu blinked, seemingly surprised, but quickly regained her composure: "I'm not good at communicating with people."

“Then let me listen,” Lu Chenzhou said sincerely, “to hear your understanding and passion for design.”

That was their first real conversation, and although brief, it left a deep impression on Lu Chenzhou.

In the days that followed, they began to have more interactions.

As Lin Jinyu said, she is not good at communicating with people, but when it comes to design and art, she can talk eloquently, with a captivating light shining in her eyes.

Lu Chenzhou gradually discovered that Lin Jinyu's heart was not as cold as it appeared on the outside, but was full of love and pursuit of beauty and art.

She's just not good at expressing herself, or rather, she's used to hiding her emotions deep in her heart.

However, just when Lu Chenzhou thought their relationship was making progress, Gu Tianze appeared.

Gu Tianze, the handsome and talented transfer student, became the focus of everyone's attention as soon as he arrived at the school.

He met Lin Jinyu at a design competition, and the two hit it off immediately. They never expected to have the opportunity to attend the same school.

Lu Chenzhou clearly saw that Lin Jinyu's gaze towards Gu Tianze was completely different from how she looked at others—

Her eyes held a light, tenderness, and a side of her that she had never shown him before.

At that moment, Lu Chenzhou knew he had lost.

What pained him even more was that he gradually discovered that although Gu Tianze was friendly and considerate to Lin Jinyu, he always maintained a certain distance.

His eyes held appreciation and fondness for Lin Jinyu, but not the passionate love he felt for her.

Lu Chenzhou could tell that Gu Tianze had someone else in his heart.

However, Lin Jinyu didn't seem to care about any of this.

She remained silently by Gu Tianze's side, caring for and supporting him in her own way, never asking for anything in return.

Ultimately, through a series of unexpected events, Lin Jinyu married Gu Tianze as she wished and gave birth to their beloved son, Gu Tingyu.

Lu Chenzhou was happy for her.

However, fate is always full of drama.

Gu Tianze's untimely death left Lin Jinyu a widow at a young age.

During that time, she almost collapsed, lost a lot of weight, and the light in her eyes dimmed.

Lu Chenzhou reappeared in her life at that time.

By then, he had already started a family and had his own career.

But after learning about Lin Jinyu's ordeal, he couldn't help but visit her, hoping to offer her some comfort and support.

He was even prepared for divorce, just so he could take care of Lin Jinyu and young Gu Tingyu.

However, Lin Jinyu rejected his proposal and advised him not to make a decision that would harm his family.

"I've already lost one home, and I don't want to destroy another."

Lin Jinyu said this at the time, her eyes filled with determination and resolve.

Thus, a special relationship was established between them—Lin Jinyu became Lu Chenzhou's lover, but they only met abroad and did not cause any interference or trouble to each other's lives.

They might only see each other a few times a year, but this relationship has lasted for decades. They meet in corners of the world, share their lives and feelings, and then return to their own worlds.

Lu Chenzhou helped Lin Jinyu to make the QUEEN brand bigger and stronger, while Lin Jinyu quietly created works under the identity of MISS Y and never appeared in public.

QUEEN hired professional managers to manage the day-to-day operations, but Lu Chenzhou was behind the scenes handling many key decisions and operational strategies.

For Lu Chenzhou, QUEEN is not just a brand, but also the result of his and Lin Jinyu's hard work and bond, a special connection between them beyond their emotions.

Now, Lin Jinyu has decided to give up QUEEN and quietly pass it on to her daughter-in-law, Su Maiqi, so that she can continue this wealth through Chenxing and pass it on to the next generation—this approach is so in line with Lin Jinyu's character.

At that moment, seeing Lin Jinyu's expression, the man suddenly smiled.

This is also why Lu Chenzhou likes her.

They are deeply emotional and passionate, yet never competitive or aggressive, and always remain calm and composed.

He treated QUEEN as his and Lin Jinyu's child, and he was happy as long as she was happy.

So he reached out and affectionately patted Lin Jinyu's head: "I'll do whatever you say."