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Chapter 197 New Store Opening and the Baby-Faced Giant (6k-part compilation)

Saturday, December 12, 2025.

22℃～30℃, cloudy, southeast wind at level 3, humidity 38%.

「建设银行：您尾号7946的账户于09月12日00:01收入RMB240，000元，当前余额：14，000，000」

Room 2102, Building 8, Sunac Riverside No.1 Courtyard

Eight o'clock in the morning.

In the dimly lit master bedroom, the familiar death ringtone of the iPhone sounded again.

Jingle Bell--!
Because of overwork these past two days, Lin Shen was afraid he wouldn't be able to sleep in until he naturally woke up today, so he set an alarm for the first time in a long time.

And that's exactly what happened!
After being woken up, Lin Shen turned off his phone, rubbed his sleepy eyes, sat up, and stretched.

"ha--!"

Lin Shen took a sleep supplement before going to bed last night, which resulted in exceptionally high sleep quality.

After waking up, all the fatigue in my body disappeared, and I felt exceptionally energetic.

"Cool!"

Lin Shen roared and then got out of bed to give the order.

"Xiao A, turn on the bedroom lights and all the curtains in the rooms, and play the morning news and weather forecast."

"Good host."

When the bedside lamp is turned on, the curtains in the master bedroom slowly move to both sides, revealing a gloomy sky outside.

The originally bright blue was blurred into a hazy gray tone, and the clouds hung very low.

In addition, the occasional early autumn breeze makes the body temperature exceptionally cool and comfortable.

"It's a nice day for going out."

Lin Shen murmured, "Of course, that's assuming it doesn't rain."

He left the master bedroom, listened to the news while brushing his teeth and washing his face, styled his hair, and made himself a simple, nutritious breakfast.

Boiled eggs, bread slices, and bacon.

After the meal, Lin Shen put on his most comfortable LV casual outfit, wore the Royal Oak pendant given to him by Qin Yuennan, and turned the Jaguar XFL car key as he went downstairs.

"I wonder how things are going at the shop..."

Lin Shen sat in the driver's seat and muttered to himself as he drove away from the underground parking garage.

-

Shennan Pet Club.

Lin Shen expects the trial operation to begin at 8:00 AM.

However, Lin Ping arrived at the store at around 6 a.m. to prepare.

She first signed for the various snacks and desserts that had been delivered from the food shop early that morning.

Since Lin Shen has not yet established his own food brand, he purchases all his ingredients from others.

Although the cost price may be higher, you have to be prepared to lose money in the early stages of opening a store.

Moreover, Lin Shen has a startup fund of 30 million yuan, so he is not afraid of these things at all.

After putting the bread, cakes and other desserts she bought into the refrigerated display case, Lin Ping fed all the cats some food and let them out to get used to the environment.

At this moment, Qi Hao also came to help with the shop assistants.

Everyone worked together to hang up a banner announcing the grand opening and the new store's special offers at the entrance.

The words are very simple.

[Those who visit the store, take photos, and post them on Douyin will receive a cash reward of 0.1 times the number of likes! This offer is valid for three days.]
Generally speaking, when a new store opens, they either give away some cheap little items or hold a lottery with unknown odds.

Everyone has been fooled by this kind of marketing trick many times, and has long been used to it.

So Lin Shen didn't bother with any of those roundabout methods and just gave out cash rewards!

Let the customers speak for themselves!

This way, we can attract customers to physical stores and advertise on online platforms.

Best of both worlds!

Of course, this method is too costly if the shop owner's wallet isn't very thick!
But Lin Shenhao!
He doesn't care about any of that.

As long as you can build a reputation, why worry about not making money?

"It's done!"

With the help of Qi Hao and others, Lin Ping finally finished decorating the outside of the shop.

Red carpet, balloons, welcoming archway...

In addition, the store's cozy and soothing Instagram-worthy decor, visible through the shop window, attracted the attention of many passersby.

Even though it was only a little past seven o'clock, guests were already arriving one after another.

Most of them were fans who had bought tickets online in advance, thinking they would come and join in the fun.

"welcome!"

Lin Ping quickly greeted them with a smile and offered them a warm welcome.

Even though it's not open for business yet, we can't just leave the customers waiting outside!
Moreover, Lin Ping had cleaned the store again and again, all in anticipation of the opening day.

Meanwhile, Qi Hao and the other shop assistants performed their duties and began serving customers.

Welcome to Shennan Pet Shop!

"Wow--!"

After Lin Ping checked the ticket, the guest was immediately struck by the warm and luxurious interior decoration of Shennan Pet Club as soon as he entered.

The main color is natural wood, accented with light white and pale yellow, giving people a very comfortable visual experience.

With its lush greenery and lazy cats, it would be a wonderful place to enjoy afternoon tea!
It definitely deserves to be a popular spot for internet celebrities to take photos!
After entering the store, the customer did not buy any of the cat's favorite treats or take any small toys.

Even so, several cats still obediently came up and interacted with the guests.

This surprised them greatly.

Because in other cat cafes, if you don't have food or toys, the cats will just lie in the sun and sleep, and they won't bother to interact with you.

But the cats at Shennan Pet Club are all very intelligent and human-like.

This delighted the guest, who held the cat on his lap, petting it and exclaiming in admiration.

"So cute! Its fur is so beautiful! It's obviously been well-fed."

"Thank you."

Lin Ping responded with a smile.

Seeing this, the guests felt awkward sitting there, so they ordered coffee, drinks, and snacks, and also bought some cat treats to feed the cat.

Seeing such a heartwarming and healing interaction between a person and a cat, Lin Ping's lips curled up slightly, and a gentle warmth flowed through her heart.

jingle--!
The sound of the wind chimes at the door brought Lin Ping back to her senses, and she quickly continued to greet the customers who were entering the store.

I don't know if it's because of the good publicity or the signboard at the entrance that attracted people.

In less than an hour, the store was packed with people.

When Lin Shen arrived, he was greeted by this lively and bustling scene.

The storefront was filled with customers' electric bikes and private cars, and many passersby stopped to watch in front of the shop window. The store was packed with customers.

Even in the deepest part of the forest, there was nowhere to park, so he had to park his Jaguar XFL far away and walk the rest of the way.

what?
Lin Shen glanced down at his watch and was stunned to find it was only a little past eight in the morning.

He had imagined that the pet company's business might be very good, but he never expected it to be this good!
It's important to know that the peak customer flow for cat cafes is usually from the afternoon to the evening.

But now, none of the surrounding breakfast shops have as many customers as Shennan Pet Club!
After a brief moment of excitement, Lin Shen also felt a faint sense of worry.

When there are many people, it means that the quality of service may not be able to keep up.

Shennan Pet Club's initial plan was to only accommodate about one hundred guests at a time.

However, given the sheer popularity of the scene, the number has likely already exceeded that figure.

There were even anxious customers waiting to enter the store at the door.

Lin Shen's mind sank, and he hurriedly squeezed through the crowd into the store, almost getting kicked out for cutting in line.

Fortunately, he revealed his identity in time.

"I'm the store manager! Excuse me, could you please let me through? Thank you!"

Store manager?

Everyone cast surprised glances at Lin Shen, their eyes filled with intense curiosity and astonishment.

Besides the guests who come to pet the cats, many people come specifically for Lin Shen.

Everyone wants to know who the person behind Jiang Wan's wildly popular short film is.

It turned out to be a handsome man who was 1.83 meters tall!
This delighted many guests, and some girls even stopped Lin Shen to ask for a photo.

This puzzled him greatly.

Didn't you come here to pet the cats?
Why didn't the cat interact with me, but instead took a photo with me?

Lin Shen really didn't understand what these people wanted, but adhering to the principle of "the customer is God", he still smiled and took photos with every girl who asked for a photo, which drew screams from everyone.

"Ahhh—! Thank you!"

"You're welcome."

Lin Shen's lips twitched slightly. After finally getting away, he intended to talk to Lin Ping about what was going on with today's customer traffic, but he found that she was extremely busy.

The same applies to the other nine employees.

Fortunately, although business was booming, the store remained relatively orderly.

The guests were all very well-mannered; they didn't shout or yell, and the noise level was very low.

Most customers gathered around the cats to take photos and interact, while a small number were working on their laptops or editing text for their Douyin (TikTok) videos.

Lin Shen looked around and felt that he should also lend a hand.

So he took two large boxes of water from the refrigerator, went to the door, distributed them to everyone for free, and apologized.

"I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting so long. Please have some water."

"Thank you."

Although the water was worthless, Lin Shen's actions won the guests' favor.

Therefore, not only did everyone stay, they even willingly waited outside.

Seeing this, Lin Shen felt somewhat embarrassed and guilty.

I should have expanded the area of ​​Shennan Pet Club.

Lin Shen muttered to himself, and after helping out at the shop for a while, he prepared to find a corner to start his live stream.

Use a tripod to prop up your phone and point the camera at the key scene inside the store.

Title: Grand Opening Day! Non-stop Giveaways!

After Lin Shen shared the news of the live stream in his fan group, he originally thought it might be a while before people joined.

As a result, less than a minute after the broadcast started, the number of viewers in the live stream had exceeded one hundred, with occasional scattered comments floating by.

[Finally met the streamer in person! He's so handsome!]
[Hey streamer, how's business at the new store?]
[On site! There are too many people! I suggest you don't come yet, otherwise you'll have to wait in line.]
"There were indeed a lot of people on the first day. You can come again later. Thank you for your support."

Lin Shen had little experience with live streaming for the first time, so he chatted with the viewers in the chat while giving away 100-yuan red envelopes every few minutes.

Soon after, he discovered that 50% of the money in the lucky bag could be reimbursed by Shuaiyang, so he immediately increased the amount of the red envelope to three hundred.

I don't know if it's because of the generous giveaways or the amazing cracking effect of the Big Blue Book.

Gradually, the number of viewers in the live stream increased.

100, 200, 400...

The previously scattered bullet comments now drifted by densely, though their direction seemed to have veered off course.

[Can I take a photo with the store manager when I enter the store?]
[Can I pet the shop owner instead of the cats when I enter the store?]
[Honey! How much do I need to spend before you give me a kiss?]
"No kisses, just water."

"Also, I have a girlfriend, so please be mindful of how you address her."

[Has a girlfriend? That's even better! I love married men the most!]
"..."

Lin Shen greeted him with a smile on his face, but inwardly he couldn't help but complain wildly.

No!

I'm doing this live stream so you can see the store's environment and I can promote Shennan Pet Club.

Why are you all staring at me?
Lin Shen was speechless, suddenly realizing that a man's looks could also be sold.

Even the good looks of handsome men have a much greater advantage than those of beautiful women! After figuring out the tricks of live streaming, Lin Shen handed out lucky bags while occasionally bringing the store's cats in front of the camera to greet the viewers.

People seem to really like these adorable cats; in fact, they can even name each one in the comments.

It was only then that Lin Shen suddenly realized that the cats in his shop seemed to be starting to have fans!
Soon, the number of viewers in the live stream exceeded one thousand.

Mission successfully completed!

"Family members, there are just too many customers in the store, I have to go help out. I'm logging off now, I'll do a live stream another day, bye-bye."

After saying goodbye to the audience, Lin Shen closed the live stream and clicked on Shuaiyang.

[Shuaiyang:]

[Upgrade Task: Please start a Douyin live stream and get 1000+ viewers online. (Completed)]

[Shuaiyang lv.8→lv.9]

[Reward: Earn 55%+60% cashback on any purchase made on Douyin]

[Reward: 1 random skill books]

[Upgrade Task: Collaborate with a top influencer on Douyin (TikTok) with over four million followers.]

Lin Shen couldn't wait to open the random skill book and select a professional course.

[Level 6 Folk Guitar Proficiency (0/100, mastery of complex rhythmic funk strumming and slapping techniques, proficient in key changes while playing and singing, and multi-part fingerstyle playing)]

Guitar?

Lin Shen raised an eyebrow.

Is this a plan to make me a music debut?
It involves both vocals and guitar.

Aside from picking up girls, Lin Shen couldn't think of any other use for this skill.

I should have gambled on the humanities and seen if I could have drawn a skill similar to management.

Lin Shen sighed inwardly, but being able to play the guitar wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

You never know when you might need it.

Something is better than nothing.

Lin Shen wasn't concerned about that right now; instead, he started thinking about what to do about Shuaiyang's next task.

A blogger with four million followers is already considered a top influencer on Douyin.

Even Jiang Wan only has less than two million now...

How about asking her to help introduce someone?
Just as Lin Shen was pondering silently, the doorbell rang again.

Jingle Bell--!
The girl who walked in was wearing a very standard JK uniform.

The upper body is dressed in a white short-sleeved sailor collar shirt paired with a red tie, giving off a youthful vibe.

The lower half of her outfit consisted of a dark blue pleated mini skirt, white stockings over her calves, and black leather shoes—a classic Japanese schoolgirl style.

Her absolute territory was sometimes visible, sometimes hidden, and the skin on her thighs was smooth and alluring.

Moreover, she has a very pure and lovely appearance.

She has smooth, short black hair and delicate, well-defined features.

Her eyebrows and eyes were like a meticulously drawn ink painting, and her beautiful eyes were clean and pure, giving people a very kind feeling.

She has a small, delicate oval face and is not very tall, about the same height as Gu Wanqing, but she has an incredibly hot figure.

Even the loose shirt couldn't hide her full chest, which created a perfect curve.

Even the buttons were taut, as if they would burst open at any moment.

Lin Shen estimated that she was probably comparable to Jiang Wan!
If Jiang Wan is an E, then this little girl in front of me must be at least a D.

Most importantly, she has a youthful appearance, which gives people the feeling that she looks like a giant baby from a comic book.

Lin Shen felt that the girl looked familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before.

Especially since there were two people following behind her.

One person had a camera hanging around their neck, and the other held a fill light; they appeared to be accompanying staff.

Could it be that the Douyin influencer I contacted came to check out the store?

Lin Shen couldn't recall anyone whose features matched those of the girl in front of him.

Logically speaking, someone should remember such a "big" matter very clearly...

Just as Lin Shen was trying to search his memory for the other person's name, the girl ran towards him, giving off a feeling of "running like in a Japanese drama".

"Hello there!"

The girl tucked her hair behind her ear, bowed politely, and asked in a clear, sweet voice like a silver bell.

"Are you the owner of this cat cafe?"

"Ok?"

Lin Shen was somewhat taken aback by the girl's ethereal voice and asked her question with a curious expression.

"Excuse me, who are you?"

"Hello, nice to meet you. My name is Su Youji."

Su Youji extended her right hand in a friendly manner, shook hands with Lin Shen, and then directly stated her purpose.

"I'm a Douyin (TikTok) influencer. I came across a few videos of your cat cafe and I really like the cats there. Could I film a video with the cats?"

Su Youji looked at Lin Shen with anticipation.

"I saw on your signboard that there are rewards for posting on Douyin, it must be true, right?"

"Well, of course no problem."

Lin Shen smiled slightly.

"Could I see your Douyin account?"

"No problem, I'll show you right away."

Su Youji quickly took out her phone from her bag and showed it to Lin Shen.

After a casual glance, his eyes suddenly widened.

"Miss Yuki is so cute today!"

Is it her?

Lin Shen instantly remembered who Su Youji was, because he had been following this blogger for a long time.

She mainly works as a photographer for anime and cosplayers and as a voice actress.

Known for her incredibly realistic role-playing, the contrast between her voluptuous figure and sweet appearance, and her voice that sounds like it's been kissed by an angel, she is deeply loved and adored by fans.

He's a super big shot who's a must-invite for many comic conventions.

She has even participated in the voice acting for many domestic animations, and has a significant voice in the ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) community.

The number of followers on Douyin alone has exceeded four million, not to mention Bilibili and other mainstream social apps.

No wonder he looked familiar!

Lin Shen suddenly realized.

It turns out that the videos he usually watches are all of Su Youji cosplaying various anime characters after makeup.

Seeing the original skin in person now, I was naturally a little taken aback.

To be fair, Lin Shen felt that Su Youji looked even better in person than in the videos, with a sweet, Japanese-style vibe.

She looks like a well-behaved and obedient girl.

"You know me?"

Su Youji asked curiously, and Lin Shen smiled and nodded.

"Yes, I was already following you when you had over a million followers."

"Really? Thank you for your attention!"

Su Youji was pleasantly surprised and bowed again to express her gratitude, which made Lin Shen a little embarrassed, so he quickly changed the subject.

"How can I help you with the filming? Should I get you a cat?"

"Can I have your store's sun?"

Su Youji blinked her big eyes at Lin Shen, her expression a little shy as she asked for a favor.

"I really like the sunshine in your store."

"The sun, right?"

Lin Shen looked around the store and, sure enough, spotted Taiyang lounging lazily on the cat tree in front of the window.

It's a chubby orange cat, named for its love of sunbathing.

Even though it's a cloudy day outside, it still likes to sleep on the cat tree.

"Here."

Lin Shen walked over and picked up the sun, while also apologizing to the surrounding guests.

After receiving the sun, Su Youji carefully held it in her arms, gently stroking its soft fur, her eyes filled with endless tenderness.

"It's so cute!"

Perhaps because it was sleeping in a soft place, Taiyo stretched and then placed its paws directly on Su Youji's chest, even tucking its head in, looking quite lazy.

Seeing this, Lin Shen felt a deep envy in his heart.

That little perverted cat!
It's one thing to be unmotivated at work, but to be so lazy even when being hugged by a beautiful woman!

"Do you need me to do anything else?"

"No need!"

Su Youji nodded to Lin Shen again, which made him suddenly feel that the girl's behavior was strangely odd.

Even their way of speaking is like that.

Perhaps we can ask her after she finishes filming.

Lin Shen sat to the side, silently watching Su Youji.

Her method for taking photos is also very simple: she sits in the activity area, places the sun on her lap, lets the lighting technician provide the light, and the photographer finds the right angle.

After all, as a model, she is naturally beautiful and doesn't need to pose too much to highlight her figure.

Those long, white-stockinged legs and pretty face alone are enough to be alluring.

Seeing this, some of the surrounding customers seemed to recognize her and came forward to ask for photos.

Su Yuji accepted all offers without hesitation, her smiling demeanor demonstrating excellent professionalism.

No wonder she became popular in the cosplay community.

Lin Shen sighed inwardly.

When Su Youji's filming was almost over, he stepped forward and tentatively asked her a question.

"By the way, there's something I've been wanting to ask you, I don't know if it's offensive."

"Please feel free to ask."

Seeing that Su Youji was very polite, Lin Shen carefully considered his words and then whispered in a roundabout way.

Have you ever lived abroad?

"You noticed it after all."

Su Youji smiled charmingly and winked.

"I am of mixed Chinese and Japanese descent. My mother is Japanese and my father is Chinese."

I knew it would be like this!
Su Youji's words completely explained why Lin Shen felt a sense of unease.

Her tone of voice, manner of speaking, and body language all suggested that she had lived in Japan.

In addition, her appearance and clothing style are also very much like a Japanese sweet girl, which is why Lin Shen had some doubts.

Now that it's confirmed, he couldn't help but smile and joke.

"No wonder you work in cosplay and voice acting."

Do you also like watching anime?

"Occasionally."

Lin Shen's answer made Su Youji feel like she had found a kindred spirit. Her beautiful eyes brightened, and she smiled as she talked to him about her life experiences and career.

Lin Shen then sat down next to her and chatted with her about his shop, eventually learning her Japanese name from her conversation.

Yuki Tsurudo.

(End of this chapter)