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Chapter 96 Cycling
8 pm.

After returning home, Lin Shen began planning his weekend cycling trip with Qin Yuennan.

He originally planned to cycle all day and then just find a restaurant along the way to have lunch.

However, because he had to go on a business trip with Qin Yuennan on Monday, he thought it over and decided to cut his cycling schedule in half, only for one morning.

For beginners riding for the first time, one or two hours is enough.

The main thing is to first get used to the rhythm of cycling, just like the first time you run, find the right stride frequency and breathing rate, and then increase the time and increase the pace.

Moreover, Lin Shen checked the weather forecast and found that tomorrow would be a sunny day with high sunshine and a relatively high temperature at noon.

You should know that summers in Shanghai are terrifying; it's easy to get heatstroke if you're not careful.

Therefore, we still need to proceed cautiously; good health is the most important thing.

The best solution is for the two of them to go home and rest in the afternoon, pack their luggage, and meet at the high-speed rail station the next day.

Lin Shen first looked at the cycling routes of other members in the cycling group, and then considered factors such as the surrounding environment.

Ultimately, he chose a cycling route that included scenic views of ancient towns in the Jiangnan region.

The entire journey from Zhujiajiao Ancient Town to Jinze Ancient Town is 30 kilometers and is expected to take about two and a half hours.

When you get tired, you can stop and enjoy the scenery, which is equivalent to a cycling tour.

Lin Shen was quite satisfied with his plan and sent it to Qin Yuennan, where he quickly received her reply.

[Qin Yuennan: Okay.]
[Lin Shen: Okay, then it's settled?]
[Qin Yuennan: Hmm, but Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is a bit far, it takes an hour to drive there. How about we meet there at 9 a.m.?]
[Lin Shen: Okay.]
After agreeing on the time and place to meet with Qin Yuennan, Lin Shen took a shower and started packing up the various luxury items he had bought that day.

The clothes are hung in the closet, the watch is put in the box, and the handbag will be delivered on Monday.

"call--!"

After tidying up the house a bit, Lin Shen leaned back and collapsed onto the bed, a faint sense of anticipation in his heart.

Of course, he wasn't only looking forward to tomorrow's cycling trip, but also to his business trip plans on Monday.

Perhaps this trip to Nanjing these next few days will bring about a qualitative change in my relationship with Qin Yuennan...

Clinging to a sliver of hope, Lin Shen turned off the light and lay down to sleep.

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Sunday, May 2025, 8.

22℃～29℃, cloudy, southeast wind at level 3.

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At 7 a.m., Lin Shen woke up an hour earlier than his biological clock.

When he drew back the curtains and found it was a cloudy day outside, he couldn't help but feel a secret joy.

Weather forecasts are never accurate!
This is truly a blessing from heaven!

Cloudy days are the best weather for cycling!
"call--!"

Lin Shen opened the window to feel the fresh morning air, closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He then left the bedroom to go to the bathroom to brush his teeth and wash up.

After finishing his early morning chores, he began to check his cycling gear.

Road bikes, supplies, helmets, headphones, and phone holders, etc.

The only thing you need to wear in advance is your cycling clothes; you can put on everything else when you arrive at the destination.

So Lin Shen took his cycling clothes to the bedroom and put them on, but when he looked in the mirror, he suddenly discovered a very serious problem.

That is, cycling clothes are generally very form-fitting, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them tight-fitting clothes.

After putting on his cycling clothes, Lin Shen put on a light jacket over them, pushed his bike downstairs, and barely managed to stuff it into the trunk of his car.

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9 am

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town.

On weekends, the area is bustling with tourists, and countless pedestrians stroll through it.

But that's understandable, given how beautiful the scenery is here.

A river flows through the town, and a long street winds its way through it.

Thousands of Ming and Qing dynasty buildings are built along the river, and more than a dozen ancient stone arch bridges span both sides of the river.

White walls and black tiles, flying eaves and upturned corners, wood carvings, brick carvings, stone carvings... all are exquisite.

For a moment, Lin Shen thought he had left Shanghai and arrived in Suzhou.

After all, these buildings are so distinctive, perfectly embodying the elegance of the Jiangnan water towns.

"Beautiful!"

Lin Shen couldn't help but take out his phone to take pictures, but before he could take a few, Qin Yuennan called.

"Where are you?"

"I'm at the entrance of the ancient town."

Lin Shen asked.

"Are you there yet?"

"I saw your car."

"Okay, then wait for me in the parking lot, I'll be right there."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Shen returned to the parking lot and saw the familiar Volvo S90 next to his Jaguar XFL.
At this moment, Qin Yuennan had already taken her road bike out of the trunk and was adjusting it.

She was also dressed in cycling gear, which accentuated her graceful figure.

Especially those firm thighs, they look very powerful.

"Sister Nan!"

Lin Shen waved and greeted her. Qin Yuennan also saw him, but she looked a little dazed.

"Sister Nan?"

Seeing Qin Yuening staring blankly at him, Lin Shen was a little puzzled. "What are you looking at?"

"Huh? I wasn't looking at anything."

After regaining her senses, Qin Yuennan appeared slightly flustered and quickly glanced away, emphasizing the situation.

"I'm just looking at other places."

"..."

This "protesting too much" behavior made Lin Shen's lips curl into a slight smile!
"I didn't ask you where you were looking!"

Lin Shen found it somewhat amusing, but Qin Yuennan was clearly more ashamed, and quickly changed the subject to ease the awkwardness.

"Hurry up and take the car out and test it."

"it is good."

Lin Shen took his road bike out of the trunk and began to test the brakes, while also putting on his other gear.

Helmet, gloves, and goggles.

After he finished, he found that Qin Yuennan had been waiting for him for a long time.

"Let's go."

"Ah."

With everything ready, Lin Shen finally began his first cycling trip.

Before even leaving Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, the large number of tourists and vehicles made it difficult to get going.

After leaving the scenic spot, Lin Shen gradually increased his speed to about 20 km/h.

Even with the noise-canceling function of the headphones, Lin Shen could still hear the wind whistling past his ears.

The exertion in the legs seemed to awaken all the muscles in the body, making the whole body move in a coordinated and unified manner.

In this way, Lin Shen finally understood why so many people enjoy cycling.

Wandering aimlessly through the streets on the edge of the city and the tree-lined suburban lanes, the wind brushed against my cheeks and the wheels made a "shush" sound as they rolled over the ground.

This is a long-lost freedom.

Even though Lin Shen has resigned, he has been busy for the past week.

The cat café incident, his relationship with Jiang Wan and Qin Yuennan, and completing various tasks assigned by the system...

Although he seemed to have complete control over his time, Lin Shen knew very well that he was not entirely free.

However, while cycling, he felt incredibly relaxed, as if he had forgotten everything that had happened in the past week.

He only needs to focus on the road in front of him, on each pedal stroke, and quietly listen to the mechanical sounds produced by the friction between the gears.

"Wuhu!"

Lin Shen couldn't help but cheer, while Qin Yuennan, who was leading the group, glanced back at him and then smiled slightly.

You seem quite happy.

"Yes!"

Lin Shen countered with a question.

"Nan-jie, are you unhappy?"

"I am also very happy."

Qin Yuennan sighed from the bottom of her heart.

Compared to Lin Shen, she actually encounters more troubles in her work and life.

Therefore, life only truly belonged to her when she was cycling.

The idea that "life is a wilderness" has been criticized as a consumer trap carefully set by capitalism.

The reason so many people resonate with this is simply because they've been living under immense pressure for too long and need to let loose and vent.

Of course, it has to be within one's own tolerance range.

At this moment, Qin Yuennan seemed to have figured everything out. She no longer worried about whether her relationship with Lin Shen was progressing or whether her work would go smoothly.

She just wanted to enjoy herself and the present moment.

Lin Shen shared the same thought.

Qin Yuennan led the way, causing the breeze to carry a faint, inexplicable fragrance.

So the Chanel-inspired style that's been circulating in cycling circles is actually real?

Lin Shen silently complained to himself.

The two set off from Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and traveled south, where the natural scenery along the way was exceptionally beautiful.

In addition, the overcast weather and proximity to the lake made the temperature pleasant.

Therefore, the two of them did not feel tired at all during the first ten kilometers and were in high spirits.

However, after another ten kilometers, Qin Yuennan got a little tired and stepped back from leading the way to Lin Shen, letting him lead the way.

She even fell behind from time to time, forcing Lin Shen to wait for her at traffic lights several times.

"How about we take a break?"

"Need not."

Qin Yuennan answered breathlessly, and after replenishing some water and energy, she continued cycling.

They finally broke down at the 25-kilometer mark.

"Why aren't you getting tired?"

After stopping, Qin Yuenan looked at Lin Shen's relaxed expression with a puzzled expression.

Aside from the sweat on his face, which indicated that he had indeed expended his energy, there was no other sign that he was straining himself.

Is Lin Shen really that physically fit?
(End of this chapter)