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Wetland Park, morning.

The bright morning light filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows.

The fun and engaging team-building activities at Shennan Company are proceeding smoothly.

After the first quiz, three employees received a MacBook as a reward.

This directly inspired other employees to participate in the activity, and even after it was posted in the work group, many employees who had asked for leave but couldn't attend felt regretful.

[Holy crap! A MacBook as a reward? Really?! I want one too! I don't want the money anymore!]
[This can't be right! What company gives away computers for team building? Could this be an early company year-end party?]
[Very few companies give away computers as gifts at their annual party! Mr. Lin is really rich! He treats his subordinates very well too. Switching to Shennan was definitely the right choice!]
Because Lin Shen only joined the executive group, only Qin Yuennan could see the work group.

As she watched the enthusiastic response from her employees, a slight smile crept onto her lips.

A positive company atmosphere is created by its employees.

The so-called corporate culture is just a measure for managing employees.

Therefore, employees are the most important part of a company.

As long as they are happy at work and don't have any major worries, there shouldn't be any problems.

So Qin Yuennan went to the lakeside and asked Xu Lei to set up a small table and picnic stool for her.

She crossed her long, slender legs, enjoying the cool breeze by the lake while taking out her laptop to work.

Although it was supposed to be a company team building event, as a leader, she didn't need to compete with her employees for those so-called rewards.

Moreover, the lively atmosphere among the employees has nothing to do with her.

Getting too close to employees can affect the success rate of her orders.

This is similar to a teacher's gentleness and strictness.

An experiment once showed that while gentle teachers may gain more trust from students, the class's academic performance plummeted.

Strict teachers may not play around with their students, but their grades unexpectedly improve.

This is a fascinating aspect of management psychology.

Therefore, Qin Yuennan maintains a cold and indifferent demeanor in front of her employees in order to preserve her image as a leader.

Although you might be criticized by your employees behind their backs for things like criticizing them.

But given Qin Yuennan's personality, she didn't care about any of that.

As long as Lin Shen trusts her and likes her, that's enough.

To Qin Yuennan, everyone else was completely irrelevant.

Therefore, she was like someone excluded from the group, sitting at a distance handling her work.

Upon seeing this, Shen Yun swayed her sexy hips and walked over, pulled up a stool, sat opposite Qin Yuennan, and asked with a smile.

"President Qin, don't you want to go have some fun? It's not easy to get out and relax, there's no need to work so hard."

"No, some things need to be taken care of as soon as possible."

Qin Yuennan didn't even look up; instead, she remained focused on the screen, her attention lingering on the entire province.

Shen Yun shook her head at his intense workaholic state.

She knew Qin Yuennan's personality very well; once she got into work, she wouldn't care about anyone, not even her own family.

So, in order to strike up a conversation with Qin Yuennan, Shen Yun first discussed recent work matters with her and helped her complete some of her tasks, which prompted Qin Yuennan to raise her head slightly and speak softly.

"Thanks."

"You're welcome."

Shen Yun stretched, as if deliberately showing off her graceful figure.

This drew admiring and appreciative glances from the male employees who noticed them nearby.

You have a great figure!
That chest!

That ass!

Simply perfect!
A 40-year-old woman is indeed endlessly charming!

Shen Yun noticed the malicious gazes around her, and then a charming smile appeared on her lips.

She never cared about those looks, and even felt a little smug about it.

Because this is the best recognition of her charm.

Of course, her opinion has changed slightly now.

She would rather Lin Shen give her that bittersweet look than talk to her like ordinary colleagues.

It's a pity that Qin Yuenan is there; otherwise, Shen Yun would probably be revolving around Lin Shen by now.

Perhaps this is a good opportunity to talk to her.

As Shen Yun's eyes darted around, she suddenly asked Qin Yuennan about her story with Lin Shen.

"I heard from Xiao Shen that you were her boss before, Mr. Qin?"

"That's it."

Qin Yuennan didn't hide anything from Shen Yun, after all, there was nothing wrong with her relationship with Lin Shen.

The tranquil and beautiful environment also greatly reduced her desire to work.

Perhaps at times like these, chatting with a friend to ease your mind is a good option.

So Qin Yuennan closed her laptop, rested her elbows on her knees, and had a long talk with Shen Yun.

The two started by talking about their work and then moved on to their relationship with Lin Shen.

At times like these, Qin Yuennan's usually aloof tone softens considerably, and her beautiful eyes seem to hold countless stories.

Judging from her expression and eyes alone, Shen Yun was completely certain that Qin Yuennan's love for Lin Shen had reached the pinnacle of what a woman could give.

Even marriage and children are insufficient to describe her feelings for Lin Shen.

Perhaps it's more like a relationship of spiritual resonance.

This was a Qin Yuenan that Shen Yun had never known before, and it was the first time she had heard the story between her and Lin Shen.

Actually, she originally had some ambitions.

After all, surrounded by praise and admiration, Shen Yun confidently believed that she was also a very outstanding woman.

That's certainly true; she wasn't arrogant.

She went from having nothing to having a net worth approaching ten figures by the age of forty, and this was done while being a woman, a gender that is often at a disadvantage in the business world.

Only Shen Yun herself knows the hardships and efforts she went through.

Therefore, she would never belittle herself, nor would she be overly humble or belittle herself.

It's important to know that a confident woman is the most elegant.

Therefore, Shen Yun felt that, apart from age, she was no less than Qin Yuennan in any other aspect.

While she may not have the same aloof and elegant beauty as Shen Yun, she possesses her own charming and mature womanly appearance.

In terms of physique, Qin Yuennan has become more graceful and three-dimensional after exercising, while Shen Yun is voluptuous and full-figured.

The two styles are different and cannot be compared.

Judging from Lin Shen's reaction, Shen Yun felt that her voluptuous, mature, and beautiful body was more attractive to Lin Shen.

In addition, with her superior business acumen compared to Qin Yuennan, Shen Yun felt that she had the foundation to compete with her.

She might even be able to seize power and become the most important woman by Lin Shen's side.

But now, after chatting with Qin Yuennan about everything that had happened between her and Lin Shen, Shen Yun gave up.

She believes that no woman can replace Qin Yuennan's position by Lin Shen's side right now.

Even if someone is prettier or has a better figure than her, it won't work.

The relationship between the two is not something a third party could interfere with.

Even if she could become Lin Shen's lover, it would be a pipe dream to try and rival Qin Yuenan.

Shen Yun was slightly disappointed, but thankfully, she didn't expect to get everything from Lin Shen.

She was already content as long as she could have his strong, masculine body.

After all, every time they spent together, it was a great fulfillment of her inner desires.

She was so satisfied that she wished she could become Lin Shen's tool for venting his desires anytime, anywhere. Looking at Shen Yun's increasingly dazed expression, Qin Yuenan seemed to see through her thoughts, so she smoothed her hair and asked softly.

"Sister Yun, your feelings for Lin Shen must be more than just ordinary, right?"

"Why do you say that?"

Shen Yun seemed to understand that Qin Yuennan had seen through her thoughts, but she didn't confront her directly. Instead, she looked at her with a smile.

What kind of relationship do you think Xiaoshen and I have?

The clash between masters is often not on the surface, but hidden in every word they say.

Qin Yuennan was well aware of this, so she didn't ask directly. Instead, she subtly probed for information, resting her chin on her hand and speaking casually.

"You must be a business partner, right? After all, Sister Yun, you've put in a lot of effort regarding Shen Nan's affairs. I thank you on behalf of Xiao Shen."

"I have many partners."

Shen Yun smiled charmingly, her words full of implications.

"Xiao Shen is quite special."

"What's so special about it?"

Qin Yuennan narrowed her eyes slightly, seemingly on guard.

"Have you taken a liking to him?"

"Of course I'm interested! Because he's young."

Shen Yun smiled and steered the conversation away from the topic.

"So young, yet so talented, he is certainly a very special person among the people I know."

"And he's also very handsome, I think you know that better than I do, Mr. Qin."

"..."

Shen Yun's words piqued Qin Yuennan's curiosity.

She suspected that Shen Yun and Lin Shen were having an affair because of this beautiful mature woman, and she also confirmed their relationship with Lin Shen.

But Shen Yun kept denying it, which made Qin Yuennan very upset.

Given her nature, she wasn't the type to be diplomatic, so she went straight to the point and decided to confront the problem head-on.

"Sister Yun, do you like Lin Shen?"

"Of course I do."

Facing Qin Yuennan's sharp and bright eyes, Shen Yun showed no fear whatsoever, and a meaningful smile appeared on her face.

"I don't think any woman would dislike a man like Xiao Shen, right?"

"Handsome, rich, fit, with a regular daily routine, polite and proper to women, and witty and humorous."

"Who wouldn't like such a perfect man?"

"But he's a womanizer."

Qin Yuennan lowered her eyes, her tone slightly forlorn.

"Don't you mind that?"

"If you don't mind, why should I?"

Shen Yun stopped beating around the bush and directly started a very private chat with Qin Yuennan.

She leaned forward, staring intently at Qin Yuennan's disappointed face, and chuckled softly.

Do you feel more at ease if a man is perfect without any flaws, or if he has flaws?

"..."

Shen Yun's words suddenly awakened Qin Yuennan, making her start to really think about the matter.

Seeing this, Shen Yun smiled and shared her experience in relationships with this love novice who clearly had little dating experience.

"When you think a man is perfect and has no flaws, it's because he has completely figured out your preferences and hidden all his shortcomings."

“In this kind of relationship, you can’t outmaneuver him at all, because he has everything about you and can control your mood at any time.”

"Even his liking for you is just an act."

"But it's different for men with flaws. Nobody's perfect. Generally speaking, a man's pride prevents him from exposing his weaknesses in front of his girlfriend."

"If so, it means he completely regards you as the closest person to him, and he is not afraid that your shortcomings will be magnified infinitely, because he knows very well that you will be tolerant of him."

"So, do you still think Lin Shen's womanizing is a bad thing?"

Shen Yun crossed her legs and said leisurely.

“I think he’s genuine. At least he’s completely open with you, telling you directly about something that might cross your bottom line, so you can think about whether you want to be with him.”

"This is much better than those scumbags who pretend to be affectionate on the surface but secretly steal chickens and dogs."

Upon hearing Shen Yun's somewhat harsh words, Qin Yuennan understood very well that her previous marriage had indeed broken her heart.

Her gaze softened considerably, and she nodded slightly in agreement.

"I understand, Sister Yun. Thank you for your guidance. I've completely figured it out now."

"Just figure it out."

Shen Yun still wore her signature charming smile, and then whispered.

"If I like Xiao Shen, you shouldn't mind, right?"

"..."

Qin Yuennan was clearly stunned for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise and said indignantly.

"Did you know that Lin Shen actually approached you initially with the intention of using your business connections? Isn't that the mark of a scumbag who plays with people's feelings?!"

Qin Yuening's words could indeed offend Shen Yun.

Shennan is currently at a critical juncture, and losing such a talent with expertise in the supply chain would be a significant loss for the company.

But Qin Yuennan still said it.

Because she felt that the shrewd, mature woman in front of her had also guessed why Lin Shen had initially approached her.

After all, there are plenty of women who are prettier, younger, and have better figures than you, so why would they choose you?

Lin Shen must have seen something about Shen Yun that he could use!

Shen Yun was well aware of this, so when Qin Yuennan complained about Lin Shen, she didn't get angry at all, but instead echoed her.

"Yeah yeah!"

How can you unite rivals in love to fight a common enemy?
Then let's unite and fight against the same man!

This is also a way to bring women closer together.

Therefore, Shen Yun also pretended to show a hint of "dissatisfaction" with Lin Shen, and said in a worried tone.

"Xiao Shen was just using me at first, of course I knew that, after all, I'm forty years old and he's only twenty-five, there's a full fifteen-year age gap between us! What do you think he wanted from me?"

"Is it because of my aging face? My increasingly rough skin? Or is it because of my infertility?"

"So, I know very well that Xiao Shen really wants to use my business connections. Of course, it's a bit underhanded, but I'm willing to let him use me."

"Because we're in a relationship where we're both using each other."

Shen Yun licked her full red lips, a smile playing on her lips.

"Actually, I also had my eye on Xiao Shen. His muscular physique and impressive assets were so tempting back then."

"So we 'use' each other, which is a relatively harmonious relationship."

"You really spoil him."

Qin Yuennan sighed softly, which made Shen Yun cover her mouth and chuckle.

"Of course I indulge him. After all, I'm older than him. I'm already very satisfied to have him."

"Is it."

Through a deeper conversation with Shen Yun, Qin Yuenan finally understood. (End of Chapter)