"You’re easy to bully?"

Lin Shen couldn’t help but laugh out loud, as if he’d just heard a joke.

"We should thank our lucky stars you don’t bully other people."

"I’ve never bullied anyone! At most, I’m just a bit strict with them."

Qin Yuenan looked up and gave Lin Shen a bashful glare.

"You, on the other hand, bully me every day!"

"Nonsense."

"Then where is your hand going?"

Qin Yuenan slapped away Lin Shen’s hand, which had found its way to her at some point. Her face flushed red as she shifted away slightly and glanced furtively at the door.

"This is an office, don’t just grope me!"

"Then I’ll go lock the door."

Lin Shen walked over with a grin and locked the door from the inside.

Qin Yuenan just watched him quietly without stopping him, seemingly giving him her tacit approval.

However, when Lin Shen returned to Qin Yuenan’s side, he discovered that the eyes of this cool, elegant beauty were now filled with shyness.

Her beautiful eyes were covered by a glistening, alluring layer of mist.

Clearly, Qin Yuenan seemed to be looking forward to what was about to happen with great anticipation.

As a "good man," Lin Shen naturally wouldn’t let her down.

So he walked behind Qin Yuenan, bent down, and wrapped his arms tightly around the cool beauty’s shoulders. He lowered his head, inhaling the light fragrance of her hair before tasting the exquisite skin of her delicate neck.

He didn’t even spare her profile or her earlobe.

Every time his warm breath brushed against her skin, it ignited a tickling, fiery sensation that made her tremble inside.

Qin Yuenan’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. She found it hard to control herself against such an intimate and passionate display.

Especially in a setting like the office, it stimulated all her senses, making her head spin and causing a low murmur to escape her lips.

"Stop kissing me, it tickles~ The window is right behind me, people outside will see."

"That’s why I’m using my body to block you."

Lin Shen chuckled softly in Qin Yuenan’s ear, making her delicate body shudder.

’So that’s what he meant by hugging me from behind! There was another reason!’

’That annoying guy!’

Qin Yuenan’s chest heaved. Her hands gently gripped Lin Shen’s forearms as she turned her head slightly, lifted her chin, and parted her red lips. Her meaning was self-evident.

Understanding her unspoken invitation, Lin Shen decisively lowered his head and captured her lips.

This time, the cool beauty was no longer cool. She immediately engaged in a deep French kiss, her attitude incredibly passionate.

A triumphant smile couldn’t help but tug at the corners of his lips.

Lin Shen teased in Qin Yuenan’s ear, which made her pretty face flush as she shot him a sidelong glare.

"Don’t you like it?"

"Ahem! I like it, but..."

Lin Shen coughed awkwardly a few times, then spoke with a straight face.

"Go on, get out of here!"

Qin Yuenan pushed Lin Shen away gently in a flustered mix of shyness and annoyance. After buttoning up her shirt, she quickly changed the subject.

"You must have come here for something else today, right?"

"How did you know?"

Seeing the surprised little look on Lin Shen’s face, Qin Yuenan pouted.

"You think I don’t know you? Go on, what is it?"

"Actually, I paid a visit to the 14th floor."

’The 14th floor?’

Qin Yuenan looked slightly stunned. After a moment of thought, she asked in confusion.

"I remember the 14th floor being completely empty... What were you doing there?"

"Scouting the location. I plan to rent it."

’Rent?’

Qin Yuenan’s beautiful eyes widened slightly.

"Why are you renting office space?"

"It’s not like I can afford to buy it."

Lin Shen spread his hands and shrugged.

"A 200-square-meter office space would cost at least ten million to buy. I’m a bit short on cash and don’t have that kind of capital yet, so to register the company, I can only rent for now."

"I’m not asking why you aren’t buying the office space on the 14th floor."

Qin Yuenan tapped her fingers on the desk a few times.

"I want to ask, have you already decided to register a company?"

"Yeah."

"But you haven’t even seen how your Cat Cafe will perform yet."

Qin Yuenan’s brow furrowed, her heart filled with worry.

"If the Cat Cafe’s performance isn’t good, wouldn’t renting this office space be a waste?"

"It won’t fail."

Lin Shen smiled with considerable confidence.

"I’ve already found over a dozen pet bloggers to help me advertise. Promotion won’t be an issue."

’But there’s more to business than just promotion!’

’All sorts of miscellaneous things can affect revenue.’

Qin Yuenan pressed her thin lips together, her emotions a complex mix.

On one hand, she felt apprehensive.

On the other, she deeply admired this high-spirited ambition that was etched into his very bones.

After weighing her thoughts, Qin Yuenan finally sighed and rested her forehead in her hand.

"Alright, you’re the one in charge. Do you need more money?"

"You’ve already given me more than enough."

Lin Shen gazed at Qin Yuenan, his eyes full of tenderness.

"I plan on naming the company: Shennan. That should be okay, right? You have shares in it, after all."

"Do as you like."

Qin Yuenan acted as if she didn’t care, but inwardly she was happier than anyone, so much so that she could barely suppress the smile on her lips.

Noticing this, Lin Shen felt a warmth spread through his heart. He gently stroked her soft hair and asked softly.

"When do you get off work? Want to come see my new place tonight?"

"I have things to do tomorrow."

Qin Yuenan clearly understood the deeper meaning behind Lin Shen’s words. She quickly explained, her pretty face blushing.

"I have to get up early for a meeting tomorrow, so..."

"Alright, then."

Lin Shen sighed lightly.

Seeing the deep disappointment on his face, Qin Yuenan’s heart clenched. She quickly took the initiative to hold his hand and said shyly in a low voice.

"I’ll just go to your place another day. How about... I agree to one little request from you then?"

"Really?"

Lin Shen’s eyes lit up instantly, and a mischievous smile played on his lips.

"Then I’ll have to think carefully about it."

"Don’t ask for too much!"

Qin Yuenan shot him a glare, a mix of shyness and annoyance, but he patted his chest and guaranteed.

"Don’t worry, I promise you’ll love it, Nan."

’Love it...’

’That guy Lin Shen... he’s not thinking of some other devious idea, is he?’

Qin Yuenan bit her lip as her mind suddenly drifted back to their last amorous night together.

’When Lin Shen was behind me... it was just like a little dog!’

’So embarrassing!’

Although that’s what she thought, the novelty and excitement of the different position made Qin Yuenan realize she was gradually starting to like it.

’We’re a couple anyway, so doing some embarrassing things is normal, right?’

Qin Yuenan felt that Lin Shen was subtly changing her...

To avoid causing any misunderstandings, Lin Shen went down to the B1 floor first, as usual.

After Qin Yuenan got off work, the two of them were lovey-dovey in the underground parking garage for a while, nearly causing her resolve to crumble.

But fortunately, Lin Shen pulled back just in time, keeping the situation from escalating further.

***

At 7:00 PM, Lin Shen returned home.

He changed into his cycling gear, wheeled his road bike downstairs, and prepared to find a place to complete the Sports Health mission.

Of course, before doing so, he took the Heart and Lung Vitality Potion.

After a few deep breaths, Lin Shen felt a noticeable improvement in his lung capacity.

Moreover, his heart rate remained relatively stable even after holding his breath.

’Not bad!’

Once he was in the zone, Lin Shen arrived at the starting point of his planned route—Binjiang.

The finish line was at Qiantan Park. A round trip was about 30 kilometers, with several traffic lights along the way.

Compared to other cycling routes, however, this one was already quite good.

There were many brilliantly lit buildings along the way, and the beautiful night scenery kept the ride from getting too boring.

Lin Shen had thought it would be a tough battle, but he finished it easily in less than an hour.

He even encountered many fellow cyclists along the way.

But Lin Shen thought they were too slow and simply left them behind.

Final time: 53 minutes and 40 seconds.

[Challenge Mission: Complete a 25-kilometer ride in under one hour (Completed)]

[Reward: Sports Health Lv. 12 → Lv. 13]

[Sports Effect Increased by 170% → 180%]

[Reward Item: Sleep Aid Potion x1]

[Challenge Mission: Complete a 1000-meter swim in under 15 minutes.]

’A 1000-meter swim in 15 minutes?’

This challenge was genuinely difficult for Lin Shen.

Although he knew how to swim, he was only at a beginner’s level.

Even if his stamina held up, a thousand meters would still take him about 20 minutes.

’Finishing a 1000-meter swim in 15 minutes... that’s comparable to some seasoned veterans who have trained for a long time.’

’I might have to train a bit before I can attempt this mission.’

Lin Shen thought to himself.

After cycling home, he took a shower, then inspected the Sleep Aid Potion he had just received.

[Effect: Take a small sip before bed to effectively improve sleep quality and relieve insomnia and mental fatigue.]

’This stuff is great!’

Lin Shen looked slightly surprised.

Although his current Spirit Attribute was high, his recovery speed was about the same as an ordinary person’s.

If he pulled an all-nighter "battling" with a girl, it would often take several days for him to recover.

However, this Sleep Aid Potion could perfectly solve that problem!

After taking a small sip, Lin Shen lay down on his bed with his watch on, rolled over, and fell asleep.