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Chapter 126 Winning glory for the country
Langham Yangtze Hotel.

Iria walked into the hall with light steps, her long ponytail swaying behind her, a faint smile on her lips.

This was her first time in Shanghai, but instead of choosing one of the world-famous luxury hotels, she opted for this boutique hotel with its unique decor.

Because of its good location.

Located next to Jinling Pedestrian Street, within Shanghai's central business district.

The window overlooks famous Shanghai landmarks such as People's Square, the Grand Theatre, and the Bund, offering panoramic views without ever leaving the house.

Moreover, there was plenty of delicious food around, which quickly won over Iria's stomach.

Although she wasn't quite used to Chinese cuisine at first, after three days of trying it, she thought Shanghai was a really great place!

It even feels better than their capital!
It's a great place to live.

In addition, while running, she met Lin Shen, a witty and humorous Chinese gentleman.

Aria's smile widened as she replayed the events of the evening in her mind.

Wonderful encounters in foreign lands are often the most unforgettable.

Irelia hummed a unique folk song from her region as she took the elevator to the top floor and swiped her card to enter double room 1304.

There was another person sitting by the bed at that moment.

Her long, light golden waves cascaded over her shoulders, and she wore a light, thin, light brown nightgown.

She is Leila, Aria's best friend who came to Shanghai for a trip with her.

"Layla? Why are you back?"

Iria was quite surprised to see that Lyra had already finished taking a shower.

"Didn't you go on a date with the guy we met today?"

"Yes."

Seeing that Iria had returned, Lyra put her hands behind her back on the bed and couldn't help but start complaining to her.

"I was hoping to experience the taste of a Chinese man today, but who knew that guy, while quite good-looking, would perform so poorly!"

"Not only were the conditions poor, but the skill level was also ridiculously low. I was so angry that I came straight back after it was over. I wasn't happy at all, and I was still full of anger."

"As expected, what people online say is true. Chinese men are just not as capable as men from our side."

"is it?"

Aria suddenly recalled certain details about Lin Shen.

Since he came to run at night, he wore close-fitting, breathable, quick-drying clothes, so his silhouette was clearly visible through his pants.

Iria glanced at it subconsciously and thought it was alright.

But Leila gave him a general, negative review, which made her feel indignant on Lin Shen's behalf.

"It's probably just an isolated case, right? Maybe you were just unlucky."

"Then why don't you give it a try?"

Lyra leaned back on the bed, turned to her side and curled up her legs, smiling as she looked at Iria.

"You've come all this way to China, aren't you going to try your luck with the taste of their men?"

"Tomorrow."

Iria took off her tank top and shorts, intending to take a shower.

Suddenly, Leila rushed over, put her arm around her shoulder, and was filled with curiosity.

"Have you found the exact target?"

"That's it."

Iria recounted the story with a smile.

"I met a very handsome Chinese guy while I was running today. He also really likes sports and can run 5 kilometers in about 15 minutes!"

"That only shows that he has good physical strength, not that he is good in that area."

Leila curled her lip in disdain, then immediately confirmed it.

"You'll know whether I'm right or not tomorrow. I'll probably be back in half an hour, just like me."

"He was my first Chinese friend."

Hearing that Lyra had been intentionally or unintentionally belittling Lin Shen, Iria said with a serious expression.

"He has helped me a lot, and I don't like you saying that about him."

"It seems you really like him."

Leila wasn't annoyed; instead, her inner gossip spirit burned brightly.

"Iria, tell us how you met!"

I'll tell you after I take a shower.

Having already undressed, Aria entered the bathroom, turned on the shower, and rinsed her body, which was covered in a layer of sweat.

Regular outdoor exercise gave her skin a healthy tan and made her muscles look particularly defined.

This is also what makes Iria anxious about her date tomorrow.

She discovered that the beautiful Chinese women in Shanghai were all fair-skinned, pretty, and petite.

A woman with a large frame and a muscular body like her is probably not Lin Shen's type.

But his mature attitude and gentlemanly behavior today deeply touched Iria's heart.

This caused her to become somewhat depressed for a time.

"Let's talk about it tomorrow. Even if Lin Shen isn't up to it, I can't hurt his pride, otherwise I'll lose a very good Chinese friend."

Iria rubbed her face and silently made a decision in her heart.

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Sunday, May 2025, 8.

20℃～30℃, cloudy, southeast wind at level 3, humidity 36%.

「建设银行：您尾号7946的账户于08月24日00:01收入RMB 23，000元，当前余额：2，643，000」

7:30 a.m.

The entire city seemed to be shrouded in a thick gray veil, with leaden clouds pressing down on the horizon, making it hard to breathe.

There is no wind, and the humidity is high.

This is a fairly common weather pattern in Shanghai.

Fortunately, the sun was blocked, and the temperature was relatively low, making it suitable for going out.

Lin Shen got up early to wash up, looking his best for his date with Iria.

Because he is not just one person, but represents the face of all Chinese men.

We can't afford to mess things up at a time like this!
So Lin Shen washed up and shaved very carefully, and styled a clean and neat haircut.

Morgan's front stab.

Because his hairstylist, Jason, only taught him this style; all other hairstyles required using hair straighteners, which was too much trouble.

Lin Shen was too lazy to do anything so fancy.

"call--!"

After taking care of his appearance, Lin Shen went to the closet and took out a set of LV summer casual wear, then put on a silver chain and a green gold dreadlock. And just like that, a stylish trendsetter was born!

"Not bad!"

Standing in front of the mirror, Lin Shen was quite satisfied with his appearance.

Western girls probably prefer this kind of trendy outfit, right?
Lin Shen left the bathroom, picked up his keys, and went downstairs.

However, he didn't rush to pick up Iria; instead, he went to get a package first.

I ordered an extra-large blocking sprite online.

It includes not only the regular models, but also a variety of fun and entertaining models.

There were a total of twenty large boxes!

"I feel like it can last for a year or two."

Lin Shen muttered to himself as he tossed the package into the trunk of his car, then opened it and took out two boxes, stuffing them into his pocket as a backup for the day.

We can't exactly let them take the seeds back to Germany, can we?
This local specialty is a bit scary...

Lin Shen sat in the driver's seat, turned on the air conditioning and music, closed his eyes and leaned back in the seat, gently tapping the steering wheel with his right hand in a rhythmic motion.

This is one of his little quirks after he gets on the bus.

After a short rest, Lin Shen sent a message to Iria.

[Lin Shen: I'm coming to pick you up, are you ready?]
[Iria: OK]
Upon receiving Lin Shen's message, Irelia hurriedly changed her clothes in front of the mirror.

A burgundy short-sleeved top paired with gray high-waisted jeans.

This casual style of dressing can show off a sexy waistline and elongate the leg lines, highlighting the advantages of a graceful and exquisite figure while being simple.

This is also something that Iria is quite confident about.

After getting dressed, she took out a mirror to touch up her makeup, and then said goodbye to Leila, who was still sleeping in bed.

"I am leaving."

"Um... Be careful, and don't forget your flight tomorrow morning."

"I know."

Irelia took the elevator downstairs and immediately saw Lin Shen sitting on the sofa in the lobby waiting.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up.

Because Lin Shen, who had deliberately dressed up today, was even more attractive than he was yesterday.

Last night, the stadium was dimly lit, and he was wearing sportswear, so his good looks might not have been as obvious.

But today, he
A sharp jawline and brow bone, long and slender hands with well-defined knuckles, and a tall and muscular physique.

It revealed a cool and aloof side that was different from its sporty style.

These all suited Aria's tastes perfectly, making her heart flutter, and she waved excitedly.

"Linshen, I'm here!"

"Iria".

Upon hearing this, Lin Shen stood up, smiled, and slightly raised his right hand in greeting.

After Irelia jogged over, she put her arm around his waist, stood on tiptoe, and gave him a very affectionate cheek kiss.

You look really handsome today!

Thank you, you look beautiful today too.

Iria's enthusiasm was so overwhelming that even a seasoned player like Lin Shen couldn't handle it, so he quickly changed the subject.

Is there anywhere you'd like to go?

"I want to experience the profound history and culture of China."

Aria smiled and took Lin Shen's arm.

"You should know a lot about this, right?"

"I've looked into it, but not much. Do you really think I know everything?"

Lin Shen said half-jokingly, but Irelia nodded seriously, which made him slightly tempted.

hiss--!
Are foreign girls really that easy to fool?
This favorability rating is rising way too fast!
"Let's go, I'll take you for a stroll around Jing'an Temple first."

"it is good."

Since she had decided to let Lin Shen show her around Shanghai, Iria would absolutely listen to the opinions of this local unconditionally.

After getting into the passenger seat, she glanced around and noticed that Lin Shen was wearing a green gold Rolex Daytona on his left wrist.

This surprised Iria slightly.

It turns out that Lin Shen is not only good-looking and athletic, but also comes from a very wealthy family.
This unexpected joy suddenly filled Iria with immense excitement.

She originally only planned to have a brief romantic encounter with Lin Shen in a foreign land, to bring her trip to China to a perfect end.

We might not keep in touch after I return to China, since the distance is too great.

But if Lin Shen is very wealthy, it means that international flights are not a financial burden for him.

In this way, I feel like we'll meet again in the future!
A sliver of hope lingered in Aria's heart.

"Your watch is very nice! Many of my students wear this one."

You mean it?

Buzz—!
Lin Shen turned the steering wheel with an elegant and skillful touch with one hand, and chuckled as he drove away from the hotel entrance.

"It's very expensive in our country, but it must be very cheap where you are, right? After all, there's no tax."

"It's not cheap, it costs tens of thousands of euros."

Iria praised.

"Linshen, I never knew you were so rich."

"It's alright, barely enough to get by in Shanghai."

This isn't Lin Shen being modest; it's truly the case.

The two million yuan in his account probably wouldn't even qualify him as middle class in Shanghai.

However, Irelia really liked Lin Shen's humble attitude.

She swayed her body slightly to the upbeat Western music playing in the car, singing along, feeling that Lin Shen's every preference was different from hers.

"You like Sia too?"

"Of course, after all, she is an international superstar."

Lin Shen has Schrödinger's "preferences" for different girls.

Anyway, as long as you can make a connection, she'll feel like she's found a kindred spirit, and her feelings for you will increase dramatically.

That's the situation in Iria right now.

She stole glances at Lin Shen's profile as he drove intently, her eyes gradually becoming hazy and filled with intense emotions.

Perhaps tonight will be a nice night!

(End of this chapter)