Financial Independence through Cracked Apps-Chapter 79 - 78: Rich Second-Generation Lin Shen

The moment the thought formed, a torrent of evidence supporting it flooded Shen Mingchuan’s mind.

First of all, a shrewd, second-generation heir like Lin Shen—why would he come to such a remote place to acquire a Cat Cafe?

He should know full well that there’s no money to be made here!

There could only be two reasons for his confidence.

First, he doesn’t care about the money.

Second, he’s got designs on Lin Ping!

Shen Mingchuan’s heart suddenly tightened.

Although he was already divorced from Lin Ping, it was only because he had messed up that they were forced to separate.

In his heart, he still thought Lin Ping was an excellent wife—outstanding in both figure and looks, and with a considerate, home-oriented personality.

Shen Mingchuan had often fantasized about using the Cat Cafe to keep Lin Ping tied to him. Once he was done playing around, he could just remarry her.

After all, a divorced woman in her thirties with a child shouldn’t have it easy on the marriage market...

Hmm!?

As this thought crossed his mind, Shen Mingchuan’s expression froze for a moment, then hope rekindled within him.

’That’s right!’

’Would a second-generation heir like Lin Shen, who’s exceptional in both looks and family background, actually be interested in Lin Ping?’

’What kind of young, beautiful girl couldn’t he find? Why would he need to seek thrills with a divorced woman?’

’Not very likely.’

Shen Mingchuan let out a sigh of relief, feeling much more at ease.

"The contracts are signed. You two should both take a look."

Lin Shen handed a contract to Shen Mingchuan and Lin Ping respectively. After they looked them over and confirmed there were no issues, he took out his phone to make the payment.

[Entrepreneurial intent detected in Host. Now extracting 18,000 for payment.]

[Entrepreneurial intent detected in Host. Now extracting 200,000 for payment.]

[Upgrade Mission: Check in at an acquired property (Complete).]

[GoGo Maps Lv. 10 → Lv. 11]

[Reward: Venture Capital accumulated per Red Point passed increased from 110,000 → 120,000. Current accumulation: 1,320,000]

[Reward Item: Random Scratch-Off Ticket x1]

[Upgrade Mission: Check in at a date spot with a girl.]

Looking at the information displayed on GoGo Maps, Lin Shen smiled.

He had recently spent over 200,000 on this Warm Claw Nest Cat Cafe, but not only had his balance not decreased, it had actually increased by 20,000.

This was all thanks to being able to check in at Red Points everywhere to earn venture capital.

Lin Shen did the math. He would now get 120,000 in venture capital for every Red Point he checked in at.

That meant a casual stroll could net him 400,000 to 500,000.

Although it could only be used for business ventures, it was definitely a considerable asset!

’Not bad!’

While Lin Shen was secretly pleased, Lin Ping was in a daze.

She stared at the four transfers of 50,000 yuan she had received on her phone, suddenly feeling an unreal sense of being in a dream.

Just a short while ago, she had been worried about making a living and distressed over her store’s losses.

But now, with Lin Shen’s help, the money she received was not only enough to cover daily living expenses but could even provide a good environment for Nuonuo to grow up in.

To say it was a timely rescue would be an understatement!

"Thank you."

Lin Ping hugged her phone tightly to her chest, looking at Lin Shen with immense gratitude, her charming, almond-shaped eyes glistening.

"Thank you, President Lin."

"Don’t call me President Lin anymore. It sounds a little awkward."

Lin Shen smiled faintly.

"Call me ’Boss’. Though, other people might keep calling you ’Boss Lady’. When that happens, I’ll have to trouble you to clear up the misunderstanding."

"O-Okay!"

Teased like this by Lin Shen, a faint blush immediately crept onto Lin Ping’s face, and her expression was as shy as a young girl’s.

When Shen Mingchuan, sitting opposite them, saw this, he started fuming with resentment.

Just as he was about to turn to Xu Fei beside him for comfort, he discovered she was secretly sneaking glances at Lin Shen’s face!

?

’This girl!’

Shen Mingchuan was furious. He immediately grabbed Xu Fei, ready to leave.

After all, if they didn’t leave now, Lin Shen might just run off with his woman!

"There’s no problem with the contract. We’ll be leaving now."

"Okay."

Shen Mingchuan dragged Xu Fei out of the Warm Claw Nest Cat Cafe and confronted her at the entrance.

"What were you staring at Lin Shen for? You fallen for him?"

"No way. This is the first time we’ve met. How could I fall for someone that easily?"

Xu Fei immediately denied it, feigning innocence as she hugged Shen Mingchuan’s arm and whined coaxingly.

"The one I like is you~"

"I know you only like my money. Don’t give me that act."

Shen Mingchuan stomped angrily toward his car, making Xu Fei mutter under her breath.

"Good, as long as you know."

Xu Fei’s eyes darted slyly, and she suddenly waved to Shen Mingchuan.

"Honey~ I forgot something. I’m going back to get it."

Xu Fei turned and walked back into the Warm Claw Nest Cat Cafe. Seeing that Lin Shen was still sitting in the same spot, she immediately ran over and made up an excuse.

"President Lin, could I add you on WeChat? If Shen Mingchuan is busy, you could contact me instead."

"That won’t be necessary."

Lin Shen waved his hand dismissively. He could figure out what the eager Xu Fei was after with his little head.

Although she was young and had a decent figure.

But the quality of the women around Lin Shen was several tiers higher than her; even Lin Ping, who was right there, was superior.

He wasn’t so desperate that he’d eat anything that was offered.

"Alright then."

Seeing that Lin Shen wouldn’t add her on WeChat, Xu Fei looked disappointed. Before she left, she didn’t forget to shoot a glare at Lin Ping, then departed.

PHEW—!

Having finally settled the most important matter of this period, Lin Shen sat back in his chair and let out a long sigh, a weight lifted from his shoulders.

Following that, a faint sense of joy and pride welled up inside him.

With the system’s help, he had completed his first independent business venture.

Besides excitement and exhilaration, he also felt a trace of anxiety about the future.

Although the money could be reimbursed by the system, there were many things on the entrepreneurial path that money alone couldn’t solve.

All these troubles and frustrations were things the inexperienced Lin Shen would have to learn to handle one by one.

’I hope everything goes smoothly.’

Lin Shen gave himself a pep talk in his head.

Perhaps sensing his fatigue, Lin Ping stood up, walked behind him, and spoke in a gentle, delicate voice.

"Boss, are you tired? Would you like me to give you a massage?"

"Okay."

Lin Shen closed his eyes, savoring the thoughtful massage service from the beautiful young woman.

The pressure was just right, her technique was professional, and she seemed to find the acupressure points on his neck and shoulders with considerable precision.

Combined with the softness of her jade-like hands, Lin Shen’s tense body and mind gradually relaxed, and he couldn’t help but praise her.

"You’re good at this! Have you studied it before?"

"I have."

Lin Ping said, a little embarrassed.

"I learned for my daughter’s sake. It works very well on children, but I’m not sure how it is for adults."

"It’s very good."

Lin Shen patted the back of Lin Ping’s hand, signaling for her to stop, then turned his head and chuckled.

"You’re a good mother."

"Thank you."

Lin Shen’s praise warmed Lin Ping’s heart. She immediately averted her gaze, her charming cheeks growing slightly hot.

The contact from him patting the back of her hand had only lasted a few seconds, but it made her heart suddenly race.

It couldn’t be helped; the aura surrounding Lin Shen was just too dazzling.

His looks, his figure, his family background, his personality.

He was exceptionally outstanding in every aspect.

This made Lin Ping feel a deep sense of awe toward Lin Shen, as well as profound gratitude.

Lin Shen acquiring the entire Warm Claw Nest Cat Cafe for a transfer fee far exceeding the market price was a clear sign that he was helping her.

Therefore, she intended to repay Lin Shen’s kindness as much as she possibly could.

"Boss, let me treat you to lunch. Is there anything you’d like to eat?"

"Something I’d like to eat..."

Lin Shen didn’t refuse Lin Ping’s kind offer. Instead, after a moment of serious thought, he suddenly said,

"I want some authentic home-style cooking."

Home-style cooking?

Lin Ping froze, her first thought being whether there were any good home-style restaurants nearby.

But considering Lin Shen’s status, he probably wouldn’t like to eat anything too cheap.

So, Lin Ping ultimately decided to find a high-end restaurant in the city center.

After all, Lin Shen had just transferred 200,000 to her. She understood the principle of repaying a kindness.

Just as Lin Ping took out her phone, intending to search for a good restaurant, Lin Shen suddenly chuckled lightly.

"You know how to cook, right?"

"I do."

Lin Ping answered subconsciously, then her face filled with astonishment.

"You... you want to eat my cooking?"

"Mhm."

"But I’m not very good at cooking seafood like lobster and crab, and I don’t know how to make abalone or sea cucumber..."

"What kind of person do you take me for?"

Lin Shen couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

"I’m a normal person who eats normal food, like scrambled eggs with tomato, or stir-fried pork with peppers."

Huh?

Lin Ping was a little surprised.

After all, from her perspective, a second-generation heir like Lin Shen probably ate exotic delicacies every day.

But it turned out his "home-style cooking" really just meant... home-style cooking?

"Then I’ll go to the supermarket to buy groceries!"

Even though Lin Shen said he wanted to eat something simple, Lin Ping couldn’t just cook casually.

She had to get fish and shrimp, and ribs and chicken were also essential.

"I’ll take you."

Lin Shen stood up, dangled the keys in his hand, and led Lin Ping to his Jaguar XFL.

She subconsciously reached for the passenger door, but then had a second thought. ’He must have a girlfriend,’ she thought, and decided to sit in the back.

"Sit in the front."

Just then, Lin Shen spoke, his tone light and half-joking.

"Why would two people in the same car sit one in front and one in back? Besides, with you in the back, it makes me look like your chauffeur."

"I’m sorry!"

Lin Ping apologized hastily, her face instantly turning bright red with embarrassment.

Her timid reaction made Lin Shen briefly wonder if she had ever been married at all.

’How can she be this innocent?’

Lin Shen got into the driver’s seat. Once Lin Ping was also inside, he adjusted the air conditioning, put on his favorite playlist, and tapped his right fingers lightly on the steering wheel.

"Where do you live?"

"In Xingfu Li."

After learning the name of her residential community from Lin Ping, Lin Shen searched for a nearby supermarket and finally settled on a Freshippo in a shopping mall.

Then, he spun the steering wheel with one hand, hit the gas, and drove off, taking the opportunity to request a few dishes from Lin Ping according to his own preferences.

"I’d like to have some ribs, and shrimp. Is that okay?"

"No problem!"

Lin Ping quietly committed these to memory, the corners of her mouth turning up slightly.

Sitting in the car, after having hit a low point in her life, she felt a sense of happiness for the first time in a while.