Financial freedom starts with cracked apps.

Chapter 73 Gossip about Love

At noon, Lin Shen treated himself to a hot pot meal.

For him, who has over 700,000 yuan in savings and earns over 10,000 yuan a day, a meal at Haidilao for just over 200 yuan is definitely not expensive.

He even went to the extravagance of asking for only one clear water container to cook vegetables, and most of the vegetables were meat.

It wasn't that Lin Shen was stingy with himself; it was just that he felt this lunch was already quite good.

The freedom to enjoy hot pot and barbecue was a life he once dreamed of.

Even if you asked Lin Shen to eat seafood costing thousands of yuan now, he wouldn't be used to it.

Moreover, in Shanghai, some dishes sell for hundreds or thousands of yuan just because they are presented in a more elegant way. Who would be willing to be ripped off?
Unless you're trying to impress a woman.

Therefore, Lin Shen has always believed that the food he likes to eat brings him far more happiness than expensive food.

Moreover, once a person's consumption habits and values ​​are formed, they are very difficult to change.

Perhaps Lin Shen will become even more extravagant when his savings exceed one million or ten million.

After dinner, Lin Shen did some research and found one of the top three decoration companies in Shanghai to discuss the details of decorating the cat cafe.

The design reference he provided was more refined than the current "Warm Paw Nest Cat Cafe".

This refers to the "wood-based cream" Instagram style that is often discussed online.

Lin Shen knew that the cat café's customer base was mostly young people, especially couples.

Although this trendy, Instagrammable style has many flaws, its beautiful interior does attract a large number of girls to come and take photos.

In this way, as long as the promotion is done well, there will be no shortage of customers.

So after Lin Shen reached an agreement with the decoration company, he paid a deposit of 10,000 yuan.

When he scanned the QR code to pay, he was surprised to find that a new startup fund called "DiDe" had appeared in the payment options!

[Host's entrepreneurial intentions detected. 10000 has been withdrawn for payment. Current balance: 130 million]

It’s really good!

Lin Shen clicked his tongue in amazement, and a startling idea suddenly popped into his mind.

How about we cash out this million or so?
Lin Shen pondered for a moment, then gave up.

The reason is also very simple.

He now earns over ten thousand yuan a day and can slowly accumulate wealth; there's no need for him to resort to these crooked methods.

If the system were to disappear, it would truly be a loss that outweighs the gains.

"Mr. Lin, please take care! One of our designers will contact you shortly!"

"Ah."

After leaving the renovation company, Lin Shen suddenly had the idea to sit in the back of a Jaguar XFL and test its comfort level.

You know what, the rear seat space in a C-class mid-size sedan is really spacious; you can stretch your legs out.

It can comfortably accommodate two people lying on top of each other in the back seat, and even with their legs raised, they won't touch the roof.

Unless you have legs as long as Sister Nan's, you might not be able to reach them.

"pretty good."

Lin Shen crossed his legs, then took out his phone and contacted Jiang Wan.

[Lin Shen: Senior Jiang Wan, can I ask you for a favor?]
[Jiang Wan: Oh, you busy man, you've finally found time to see me! What brings you here, young master?]
Although Jiang Wan's message had a slightly sarcastic tone, Lin Shen saw in it the resentment and coquettishness of a young woman who hadn't seen her husband return.

This made him smile knowingly, and he quickly replied.

[Lin Shen: I've been busy with work lately, so I forgot to contact you.]
[Jiang Wan: What business? Didn't you resign?]
[Lin Shen: Yes, but I've taken over a cat cafe, so I was thinking of asking you to help me find two or three college students to work as employees.]
A moment after the message was sent, Jiang Wan seemed to have considered it for a long time before giving a definite reply.

[Jiang Wan: Sure, how much salary would you like to pay them?]
[Lin Shen: Around eight thousand.]
[Jiang Wan: Huh?]
[Jiang Wan: Cat's Confused Image.jpg]
Jiang Wan couldn't help but send an emoji to cover up her surprise and astonishment.

[Jiang Wan: Are you hiring part-time or full-time?]
[Lin Shen: Part-time? What college student has a full-time job? (laughs)]
[Jiang Wan: You're paying this much for a part-time job? It makes me want to work for you! You're so generous!]
[Lin Shen: I have requirements]
Lin Shen listed several points and sent them to Jiang Wan.

[Lin Shen: Good appearance, articulate, high EQ, hospitable, likes cats. I can pay extra if you can make desserts and coffee.]
[Jiang Wan: No wonder you gave me so much money. I'll ask around for you when I have time.]
[Lin Shen: Okay, thank you, Senior Jiang Wan]
[Jiang Wan: Saying thank you isn't enough. I'm taking a huge risk to help you. If the school finds out I'm getting students to do part-time jobs off-campus, they might punish me.]
Seeing how serious the consequences of this matter were, Lin Shen quickly replied.
[Lin Shen: How about I give you some reward?]
[Jiang Wan: No need for payment. How about this, how's your photography practice going lately?]
Photography skills?

Lin Shen was taken aback for a moment, then sent the photos he had recently taken to Jiang Wan with a note.

[Lin Shen: It's alright, just so-so]
[Jiang Wan: You call this just so-so?]
When Jiang Wan saw the sunset photos Lin Shen sent her, she was immediately amazed by his photography skills.

Both the choice of light and shadow and the timing were just right.

With a little post-processing, the artistic conception is so good it could even be submitted to a photography exhibition!

[Jiang Wan: You've only been into photography for a few days, right? Are you some kind of photography prodigy?]
[Lin Shen: I wouldn't call myself a genius]
It's just that they benefited from the system's advantages.

Lin Shen was quite self-aware, but Jiang Wan saw his exceptional talent in photography.

[Jiang Wan: Your photos are so beautiful! How about this, come out with me the day after tomorrow and take some photos for me?]
[Jiang Wan: I've taken on some commercial orders from shops, which require me to go to their stores, take photos, and do promotional work.]
[Lin Shen: No problem]
When Lin Shen realized that his task in the camera album was to take photos with the theme of "food", he readily agreed.

After agreeing on a time and place to meet, he put down his phone, lay back in the soft leather chair, and pondered whether there were any other matters that needed to be arranged regarding the acquisition of the cat cafe.

The renovation and staff have been finalized; all that's left is how to promote and market the business.

This is the most important thing.

Lin Shen already had a vague plan in mind, but he still needed to think it over carefully.

"Go back and use the Focus Pill to help me think about it."

Lin Shen murmured.

*
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Warm Paws Cat Cafe.

[We will be closed for one hour from 4:00 to 5:00, as the owner is out on business.]
Lin Ping locked the shop door, hung a "Temporarily Leaving" sign on the handle, and rode her electric scooter to pick up her daughter Nuonuo from school.

Incidentally, she dialed the number she least wanted to dial. *Beep!*
The phone rang three times, and a playful chuckle suddenly came from the other end.

"Why did you suddenly call me? Is business not good and you're planning to sell the store? Let me make this clear first, I don't have any suckers here. You have to find one yourself. If you can't find one, then pack your things and leave, and I'll take the store back."

"I found it."

!! ?
Lin Ping's cool voice startled Shen Mingchuan on the other end of the phone, who then spoke in disbelief.

"Huh? Don't lie to me. Who would take over such a remote place? Or are you renting it to someone who's doing other business and doesn't want the cat anymore?"

"It's still a cat cafe."

Lin Ping didn't bother to say another word to her ex-husband and went straight to the point.

"Come to the store tomorrow morning to sign the contract. That's all, bye."

"Hey, wait a minute..."

Before Shen Mingchuan could finish speaking, the phone went dead, which made him furious. He threw the phone onto the bed.

Suddenly, a soft, delicate body snuggled into his arms, followed by a sickeningly sweet clip sound.

"Honey, why are you so angry?"

"It was Lin Ping who called to say that the cat cafe has found a buyer."

Shen Mingchuan was completely baffled.

"There are really some suckers in this world! Why would someone want to open a cat café in such a remote place? I don't understand."

"Maybe they have money to burn."

The woman raised her head, drew circles on Shen Mingchuan's chest with her right hand, and said in a coquettish voice, while frantically winking at him.

"Are you rested enough? Shall we continue?"

"Uh... let me rest a little longer."

"Old Shen! What do you mean? I told you to rest for five minutes and you're still pretending, huh? Get up!"

"Honey! This thing doesn't just appear out of nowhere!"

*
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6 PM, CEO's office at Chongyoujia.

Dangdangdang——!
Not long after the knocking, a man's voice came from inside the house.

"Please come in."

After receiving permission, Qin Yuennan pushed open the door and walked gracefully to the desk, looking at Zhang Heng sitting behind the desk and asking softly.

"Mr. Zhang, you wanted to see me?"

"Director Qin, please have a seat."

Zhang Heng gestured for Qin Yuennan to sit on the sofa, and after considering his words, smiled kindly.

"I called you here to announce a company decision."

"The board of directors has already decided to transfer me back to headquarters, and the position of vice president of the Shanghai branch will be given to Sun Mingli."

"Ah."

Qin Yuennan nodded slightly, her cool expression unchanged, as if she had expected what Zhang Heng said.

This made him sigh softly.

"Sigh! Xiao Qin, I know you work very hard, and your performance and abilities are both outstanding."

"But as you know, Director Sun has close ties with the board of directors, extensive management experience, and a long tenure, so..."

"You don't need to say anything more."

Qin Yuennan gently interrupted Zhang Heng before standing up.

"Is there anything else? If not, I'll go back to work."

"There really is something."

Zhang Heng hesitated for a long time before finally staring intently at Qin Yuennan's aloof and stunningly beautiful face and speaking in a deep voice.

"I'd like to treat you to a meal before I leave. Is this weekend okay?"

I have something to do this weekend.

Qin Yuennan nodded slightly in apology, then left the vice president's office without looking back.

Seeing this, Zhang Heng slumped back in his office chair and let out a long sigh.

"Why does this woman seem like she's sexually frigid? I wonder who'll win her over in the future..."

*
After returning to her office, Qin Yuening tidied her desk while calling Zhao Jianing.

"Hey, Ningning, come out for a drink."

"what?"

Zhao Jianing was caught off guard by Qin Yuenan's sudden invitation and immediately hesitated.

"But I don't really want to go out today..."

"I have some gossip you want to hear."

Qin Yuening knew exactly what Zhao Jianing was interested in, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

"Gossip about love."

(End of this chapter)