Financial freedom starts with cracked apps.

Xu Lei pursed her lips and finally typed a message to Lin Shen to express her gratitude.

[Xu Lei: Thank you, Mr. Lin.]
[Lin Shen: You're welcome, you deserve it.]
After replying to Xu Lei, Lin Shen got up and went to the bathroom to take a shower, while also taking care of his face and body.

The 【Vitality Body Lotion】 item can not only be used to relieve physical fatigue, but also to enhance blood circulation.

Having just spent an hour in the car with Lin Ping, I naturally needed to use it to adjust my body's loading.

Half an hour later, Lin Shen, wearing a face mask and a bathrobe, came to the living room and tried on the autumn clothes that Lin Ping had bought for him.

Light-colored cashmere long sweater, cargo pants, denim jacket...

It must be admitted that every piece of LV clothing is at the forefront of fashion, simple yet beautiful, which perfectly matches Lin Shen's taste.

At least it's easy to match, without that flashy and messy feeling, only calmness and solemnity.

It suits the current state of the deep forest perfectly.

"You have great taste!"

Lin Shen hadn't expected Lin Ping to buy such suitable clothes.

He not only knew her clothing size, but also her preferences.

"It feels like they have the taste of a little green tea, no wonder they're aunt and niece."

Lin Shen smiled knowingly, casually tried on the clothes, took a selfie in the mirror, and sent it to Lin Ping.

[Lin Shen: Photo.jpg]
[Lin Shen: The clothes are very nice, I'll reimburse you for them]
[Lin Shen: 50000 transfer] ×2
[Lin Ping: No need, Mr. Lin! You've already given me plenty of pocket money lately, and I haven't even spent that much on clothes.]
[Lin Shen: Are you rejecting me?]
Lin Shen's casual question made Lin Ping's heart skip a beat, and she immediately accepted his money transfer.

Although he usually appears gentle and considerate, he can be quite assertive at times.

Especially when it comes to money.

To be honest, Lin Shen's frequent money transfers and red envelopes made Lin Ping, his lover, feel a little embarrassed.

This is too generous!
Although Lin Ping was very happy and felt genuinely blessed, as she spent more and more time with Lin Shen, she began to have some ambitions.

She wanted to develop a romantic relationship with Lin Shenchu, not just one involving money.

This step may be difficult, but Lin Ping doesn't want to give up.

I need to help Mr. Lin with business matters first before I can think about getting closer to him.

After coming out of the bathroom, Lin Ping patted her cheeks to bring herself back to reality from her fantasy, and then went into the master bedroom.

She used moisturizing lotion, face mask, body lotion and other products to maintain the texture of her radiant skin. Instead of rushing to bed, she sat down at her desk and began studying the materials she had recently compiled.

This includes how to speak to customers, the latest information in the pet industry, and the physical characteristics of pet cats and dogs.

These are all things Lin Ping needs to learn.

Although she is 32 years old, surprisingly, her learning ability does not seem to have deteriorated much.

This surprised Lin Ping.

In reality, however, Lin Shen simply enhanced Lin Ping's abilities in the pet industry through the "Goddess Training Manual."

This change happened gradually, and Lin Ping didn't feel any sense of incongruity at all.

"The business logic of the franchise model..."

Lin Ping was studying diligently and attentively under the desk lamp, while on the other side, Lin Shen contacted Xiao Lvcha, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

[Lin Shen: I remember you don't have class on Wednesday? Come with me to an event tomorrow, and dress up nicely.]
[Zheng Yanfei: Okay!]
Zheng Yanfei, who was still debating whether or not to ask Lin Shen out on a date, stood up instantly after receiving his message, so excited that her face mask fell to the ground.

"Nice!"

Zheng Yanfei held up her phone, looking slightly excited.

"Brother Lin Shen asked me to go out tomorrow!"

"He hasn't contacted you for a week, and you're so happy when he suddenly thinks of you."

Cheng Xiao still had that sharp and sarcastic look, but Zheng Yanfei was already used to it and wasn't annoyed. Instead, she smiled and said...

"You don't understand, do you? Brother Lin Shen has been very busy lately, but he still remembered that I don't have class on Wednesdays. That shows that he cares about me!"

"Anyway, I'm not telling you anymore. I need to prepare for my date tomorrow. Brother Lin Shen said he'd take me to an event!"

Activity?

These words aroused the curiosity of the three girls in the same dormitory, who all asked questions.

"what activity?"

"do not know."

Zheng Yanfei thought for a moment.

"Maybe it's a new product launch for some brand? Or maybe it's a meeting with an important client?"

"Will you be taken to meet important clients?"

"What's wrong with taking me with you?"

Upon hearing Cheng Xiao's prejudiced words, Zheng Yanfei immediately became displeased, raising her eyebrows and pouting coquettishly.

"Am I not good-looking? Am I not young? Am I not in good shape?"

"Do you understand?"

Cheng Xiao said disdainfully.

"Big bosses always bring mature and composed women when they meet clients. What would they do with a female college student like you? When people see you, they'll just think your Lin Shen brother is immature."

"I think it's probably just a gathering of friends. You're young and pretty, so they just wanted to show you off a bit."

Snapped--!
Cheng Xiao's words reminded Zheng Yanfei, causing her to clapp her hands suddenly, her eyes sparkling with an unusual light.

"You're right! Thank you so much, Xiaoxiao! You've been a huge help!"

"Humph……"

Cheng Xiao snorted coldly, her eyes darting around for a moment before she suddenly asked tentatively.

"If you really want to thank me, you can help me find out the contact information of Lin Shen's friend."

"You still want to raise fish?"

Zheng Yanfei was speechless.

"Cao Cheng treats you very well. It's one thing that you can't settle down in a relationship, but you're also thinking about cheating on him?"

"He's probably tired of me."

Cheng Xiao snorted coldly.

"What if he abandons me one day? Shouldn't I prepare in advance?"

"Besides, your brother Lin Shen is so amazing, his friends must be much more outstanding than Cao Cheng. What's wrong with me getting to know him?"

"How mean."

"Thank you. If you become Lin Shen's lover, then neither of us should say anything against the other."

"A little bit!"

Zheng Yanfei made a face at Cheng Xiao, and after an argument, they began to think about preparations for tomorrow's date.

Of course, I also need to pack up the clothes I bought for Lin Shen and give them to him.

I reckon this surprise will make him very happy!
Zheng Yanfei was lost in thought, a faint smile playing on her lips.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

16℃～23℃, cloudy, northeasterly wind level 1, humidity 20%.

The temperature was still a little chilly in the morning, which also indicates that autumn and winter are gradually approaching.

Wearing a warm tracksuit, Lin Shen did a few warm-up exercises before starting to jog around the community's rubber track.

The reason he didn't want to use the treadmill wasn't because the gym at Sunac One Courtyard was too far away, but because for someone who runs regularly, outdoor running is far more enjoyable than running on a treadmill.

The latter uses machinery to move your body, while the former requires you to constantly adjust your physical condition.

Most importantly, human genes suggest that running among oxygen-rich greenery is more beneficial to both body and mind.

Therefore, Lin Shen got up early to maintain his self-disciplined habits.

"Whew—!" After running a lap, Lin Shen encountered a middle-aged man who shared the same thoughts as him.

After their first meeting, the two nodded to each other.

On their second meeting, the middle-aged man took the initiative to strike up a conversation and gave a thumbs-up.

"Young man! You're in good shape! Your running form is also correct. It's true that youth has its advantages."

"Thank you."

To be honest, Lin Shen found this kind of lecturing style of speaking from middle-aged men quite distasteful; it was somewhat like the way a leader would treat a subordinate.

But considering that Sunac Riverside No. 1 Courtyard is a high-end residential community, Lin Shen had a new idea.

Perhaps this middle-aged man has a very unusual identity?

So after their third meeting, Lin Shen started chatting with the middle-aged man.

You don’t know until you talk about it, and you’ll be surprised when you do.

The middle-aged man's name was Xu Chuanzheng, and he turned out to be a retired senior cadre from a core municipal department!
Logically speaking, such people should be in their forties or fifties, the prime of their careers, so why would they retire?

When Lin Shen asked, he learned that the man was actually over sixty years old, but he just looked young.

"You look so young."

Lin Shen slowed down to walk alongside Xu Chuanzheng, which earned him considerable favor. Xu Chuanzheng waved his hand and chuckled.

"Hey, I'm not as good as you young people anymore. Xiao Shen, where do you work?"

"I started my own business."

"Starting a business? That's impressive! You have ambition!"

Even after retiring, Xu Chuanzheng still hasn't changed his preachy way of speaking.

"However, you have to be careful when starting a business. You need to be good at interpersonal relationships and cultivate connections. Of course, the most important thing is to have perseverance... By the way, you're so handsome, you must have a girlfriend, right?"

"some."

Lin Shen smiled slightly and suddenly felt that the statement circulating online seemed to be quite true.

Those within the system love nothing more than matchmaking and introducing potential partners.

After striking up a conversation with Xu Chuanzheng, Lin Shen politely waved goodbye to him.

He used to prefer being alone, but now, for the sake of connections he might need in the future, he needs to interact more with the people around him.

Lin Shen couldn't help but sigh softly, and took a shower after going upstairs.

After coming out of the bathroom, Xu Lei arrived at her doorstep.

Ding dong——!
"coming."

Lin Shen, wrapped in a bathrobe, opened the door for Xu Lei, which startled her. Her face flushed slightly, and she didn't know where to look. Her hands clasped together in front of her.

After all, guys are usually at their most handsome right after taking a shower.

Lin Shen's wet, tousled hair was disheveled, his bangs slightly drooping, and his delicate features highlighted his cool and handsome appearance.

In addition, his well-developed chest muscles were faintly visible through the slightly open bathrobe.

All of this made Xu Lei blush and her heart race.

After all, her meetings with Lin Shen were always quite formal, and he was always dressed in a suit and tie.

This is the first time Xu Lei has met Lin Shen in real life, and she is in the most unguarded state, wearing a bathrobe!
So sexy!
Xu Lei couldn't resist stealing glances at Lin Shen's Adam's apple and collarbone.

The intensity in his eyes was something Lin Shen couldn't ignore, even if he wanted to.

"Would you like to come in and have a seat?"

Lin Shen chuckled and stepped aside to make room for her, while Xu Lei, realizing what was happening, hurriedly waved her hand.

"No, no! I'm afraid I'll get the floor dirty for you."

"fine."

Lin Shen turned and left, which put Xu Lei in a difficult position.

After careful consideration, she cautiously entered the entryway and closed the door.

Looking around at the luxurious and solemn Western European-style decor, Xu Lei couldn't help but marvel at Lin Shen's wealth.

Such a big house must cost at least tens of millions to buy, right?

Mr. Lin is really rich!
"Here."

Lin Shen didn't waste any time and directly handed the keys to his Maybach S680 to Xu Lei, making arrangements.

"Please take my car to the 4S shop for maintenance, and while you're at it, please make sure to clean the interior thoroughly when you wash the car."

"it is good."

Xu Lei took Lin Shen's car keys with both hands and nodded in agreement.

"I understand, Mr. Lin. Is there anything else?"

"No, not at the moment. I'll let you know if there is."

"Ah."

Xu Lei quickly lowered her shy face and turned around, trying to escape the scene.

After all, the ambiguous environment of being alone with Lin Shen was too exciting, and it reminded her of the intimate scene between the two of them last night.

In addition, Lin Shen's limited edition bathrobe skin made Xu Lei's mind wander, and she couldn't help but imagine some romantic scenes that would appear in TV dramas.

For example, the boss pins his secretary against the wall, and so on.

Xu Lei felt she couldn't stay any longer; if she did, she was afraid she would fall for it again.

However, just as she reached the entrance, Lin Shen suddenly called out to her.

"Xiao Xu."

what?
Xu Lei, who was called back, hurriedly turned around and almost bumped into Lin Shen who was walking towards her. She was so frightened that she almost lost her footing and quickly took a few steps back and asked nervously.

"Mr. Lin, is there anything else?"

There's something on your face.

Lin Shen reached out and wiped the rice crumbs from the corner of Xu Lei's lips, then put them in his mouth, smacked his lips, and chuckled softly.

"Secretaries must pay attention to their personal image."

"Ah?...Um...Okay, Mr. Lin! I...I'll definitely be more careful next time!"

Xu Lei never expected that Lin Shen would make such an intimate gesture as touching her lips with his thumb, and even eat the rice crumbs!
Such ambiguity left her momentarily flustered and flustered, her cheeks burning.

In the end, Xu Lei didn't even know how she left Lin Shen's house. By the time her blank mind regained consciousness, she had already taken the elevator down to the underground parking garage.

During this period of "amnesia," she kept replaying Lin Shen's handsome face with a hint of roguish charm in his eyes.

"How embarrassing!"

Xu Lei crouched down, holding her head in her hands, her face already flushed.

After she took a deep breath to calm herself down, she suddenly realized that she seemed to have missed a perfect opportunity to deepen her relationship with Lin Shen!
If only I had mustered the courage to throw myself into the embrace of the deep forest...

Even pretending to fall into his arms would be fine!

Why did I leave home without doing anything?
Xu Lei is now somewhat regretful, and in order to make a deep impression on Lin Shen every day, she even changed her secretary outfit.

She changed her white shirt from yesterday to a gray shirt, kept the black pencil skirt, and changed the sheer black stockings to light brown stockings with a slightly matte finish.

Xu Lei was well aware that if she wore the same clothes every day as Lin Shen's secretary, it would easily lead to aesthetic fatigue.

I need to try different styles to attract Lin Shen's attention.

Unfortunately, Mr. Lin has something to do today.

"well--!"

Xu Lei felt a little disappointed, and then she pondered silently.

I wonder what kind of secretary's attire Mr. Lin prefers? (End of Chapter)