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Chapter 146 A Trip That You Can Take on a Whim (Part 2)

"Okay."

This time, Qin Yuennan agreed without the slightest hesitation.

Recently, due to work-related frustrations, she has been considering whether staying at Chongyou Home indefinitely is a good option.

A million-dollar annual salary not only allows her to live a decent and affluent life in Shanghai, but it is also the result of her three years of hard work.

In the past, if Qin Yuennan had been asked to resign, she would definitely have been reluctant.

But now, she has come to terms with it.

If Sun Mingli continues to oppose her and make things difficult for her at every turn, she will resign without hesitation and work hard with Lin Shen!

Although there may be many risks and troubles in the future, as long as you are with the people you love, there is no obstacle that you cannot overcome!
Qin Yuennan's resolve seemed to have wavered, which surprised Lin Shen.

"Really? That's great! If you could help me manage the company, Sister Nan, I feel like starting a business in the pet industry should be a success!"

"Open your cat cafe first and see how it goes."

Of course, Qin Yuennan didn't forget to pour cold water on Lin Shen's excitement, telling him to calm down a bit and giving her her own business advice and future plans.

"If it works well, we can open a second cat café, then build a brand effect, expand our influence, and register the corresponding trademarks and companies after more people know about it."

"Nan-jie, what do you think would be a good name for the brand?"

Even before the company officially opened, Lin Shen was already struggling with the name of the brand.

This made Qin Yuening smile, and she felt that there was nothing wrong with his motivated behavior.

Starting a business should be full of passion!
Otherwise, they would give up at the slightest setback.

"Let's name it after you."

Qin Yuennan made the suggestion casually.

"Let's call it 'Shenshi' (深式). 'Shenshi Cat Cafe' sounds pretty good."

"Then let's call it Shennan."

Lin Shen said with a smile.

"Shennan Pet Shop, I'll send this shop name to the decoration company first thing tomorrow morning and have them make the shop sign."

what?
Qin Yuennan was stunned, she really didn't expect Lin Shen to include her name in the brand.

She didn't do anything!
Why did you add my name?

Qin Yuennan's heart was suddenly enveloped by a strong sense of warmth and happiness, and she couldn't help but mutter to herself.

"I didn't help you at all."

Why didn't anyone help me?

Lin Shen raised an eyebrow.

"Sister Nan, have you forgotten the one million you gave me? That was the first investment I received since I started my business, so of course I have to commemorate it properly!"

"You used it?"

Qin Yuenan raised an eyebrow, and seeing Lin Shen nod, she clearly did not believe what he said.

Because when he lies, his gaze always becomes deep and determined, as if he wants you to believe him.

This is the complete opposite of others who guiltily avert their gaze.

Qin Yuennan had noticed this small detail long ago.

Moreover, based on her understanding of Lin Shen, she knew he would never use other people's money unless absolutely necessary.

And with so much money, a million is nothing to him.
Lin Shen's thoughtfulness deeply moved Qin Yuennan. Her usually aloof gaze softened considerably, and she couldn't help but steal glances at him.

Lin Shen was dressed casually at home, wearing only a white tank top on his upper body.

This resulted in his muscular chest being faintly visible, possessing a hazy beauty under the dim light.

Has Lin Shen gotten a better physique lately?
Looking at his clearly defined pectoral muscles, Qin Yuhuan's beautiful legs, hidden under the covers, unconsciously rubbed together, her thin lips pressed tightly together, and her heart suddenly raced.

She used to have no particular feelings about muscular men; at most, she just thought they were more disciplined in their lifestyles.

But if it were Lin Shen, Qin Yuhuan would always have an urge to touch his muscles.

He even fantasized about being held tightly in someone's arms by such muscular chest muscles, and then being pressed down on the bed...

Snapped!
Qin Yuennan gently patted her cheek to calm herself down. Lin Shen saw this and found it strange, so he smiled and teased her.

Why are you hitting yourself? Is it some kind of weird fetish?

"I want you to take care of it!"

After venting about the pressures of work, Qin Yuennan reverted to her usual aloof and sophisticated demeanor, though her words unexpectedly carried a hint of arrogance.

"If you want to control me, you can come find me now."

"you sure?"

Lin Shen raised an eyebrow, and being a man of action, he immediately sat up from the sofa and walked to the entrance.

Upon seeing this, Qin Yuennan's expression turned panicked at a visible speed, and she quickly tried to stop him.

"I was just kidding, don't come! I have to get up early tomorrow to work overtime at the company. There's an important meeting, and I don't want to be late!"

"I just went to see you."

Lin Shen's lips curled slightly, his smile quite amusing.

"Does that mean you're assuming I went to see you just to do *that* kind of thing?"

"Who tacitly agreed to this?!"

Qin Yuennan was furious and embarrassed, so she quickly pulled the blanket up a bit to cover her flushed cheeks.

She wasn't so worried about what Lin Shen would do to her, but rather about herself not being able to control herself...

"Anyway, don't come here, I'm going to sleep!"

"Ok."

Seeing Lin Shen's disappointed expression, even though she knew that a large part of it was fake, Qin Yuenan still couldn't bear it and murmured softly.

See you this weekend, goodnight~

"Good night."

After saying goodnight to Qin Yuennan, Lin Shen felt much better.

Despite her sometimes awkward personality, she would argue and bicker with you from time to time, and she was very opinionated.

But Lin Shen really liked this way of getting along, believing that the first thing couples should do is become the best of friends.

They share their troubles and joys, and occasionally tease each other.

These are all seasonings in the mundane routine of life.

Lin Shen got up from the sofa, stretched, and walked straight to the master bedroom.

He booked a business class seat on the high-speed train for 6 a.m. tomorrow, so time is quite tight.

Pushing open the door and looking around the luxurious master bedroom, which resembled a five-star hotel, Lin Shen felt that the overall environment was no different from the presidential suite at the Ritz-Carlton.

However, the decorating style is more focused on a more practical, everyday feel.

The moment Lin Shen entered the room, the curtains automatically closed, and the nightlight on the bedside table emitted a soft, warm glow.

Everything is done automatically, without requiring any commands.

"The intelligent features are really well done."

Lin Shen lay on the soft bed, turning over twice but not reaching the other side of the bed. It felt like there was enough room for three or four people to sleep on.

Perfect for a party!

Lin Shen thought to himself with a sense of satisfaction, set his alarm, and turned over to sleep.

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Saturday, December 29, 2025.

23℃～32℃, sunny, southeast wind level 2, humidity 28%.

「建设银行：您尾号7946的账户于08月29日00:01收入RMB100，000元，当前余额：8，620，000」

At 5 a.m., the alarming short radar sound of the iPhone woke Lin Shen from his sleep.

Drop drop-!
—Beep beep beep!

"Snapped!"

Lin Shen, still half-asleep, pressed the alarm button on his phone, only to be woken up by it again in the early morning after a month's absence.

This time, however, I was taking the high-speed train for a trip instead of going to work, so I felt a little more relaxed.

"ha--!"

After yawning, Lin Shen got out of bed, walked to the window, and gave a soft command.

"Little A, open the curtains."

Om-!
As the curtains slowly closed to both sides, the hazy dawn, as if freshly washed, gradually unfolded before Lin Shen's eyes.

The mist veiled the river and the rows of tall buildings. The sky, barely brightening, was not a sudden burst of white, but rather a pale blue tinged with a hint of cyan, spreading and diffusing across the east.

The scenery is really beautiful!

Lin Shen's lips curled slightly. After his mind was completely cleared of drowsiness, he left the bedroom to go to the bathroom to wash up.

-

5:20 AM.
Wenjingyuan, Building 3, Room 201.

The clanging and banging noise had been going on from Jiang Wan's room for almost half an hour.

This annoyed Xu Lu, who shared the apartment with her, so she got up and pushed open the door to the next room.

"Wanwan, aren't you done tidying up yet?"

"Happiness comes quickly."

Jiang Wan sat in front of the dressing table, carefully examining the details of her facial makeup, applying foundation and drawing eyeliner with meticulous care.

Seeing this, Xu Lu scratched her messy hair, then put her arm around Jiang Wan's shoulder and pushed her out of her room.

"Hey, stop wearing makeup! You look so good without makeup, light makeup is enough. Are you planning to participate in a beauty pageant?"

"It's almost 5:30! Do you think you can catch the 6:00 high-speed train? Hurry up and go! I want to go back to sleep!"

"Okay, I'm sorry, Xiaolu. I'll treat you to dinner when I get back."

Jiang Wan apologized and quickly carried her suitcase downstairs.

She arrived shortly after taking a Didi (ride-hailing service).

Because there were two boys in the car, Jiang Wan chose to sit in the passenger seat, looking forward to meeting Lin Shen.

However, a small incident occurred on her way to Hongqiao Station: she was approached by a man.

"Hi, miss, would it be convenient to add each other on WeChat?"

?

Jiang Wan was taken aback, not expecting to be asked for her contact information just for taking a ride, so she promptly declined.

"Sorry, I have a boyfriend."

"Ok."

A voice of regret came from behind. He thought that meeting a beauty like Jiang Wan was his lucky break, but it turned out that she already had a boyfriend!
I really envy her boyfriend...

-

6 a.m.
After getting off the train, when Jiang Wan swiped her ID card to enter the station, she discovered that the high-speed rail ticket Lin Shen had booked for her was actually a business class ticket!
There were even staff members who led her to the VIP waiting room and offered to help her with her luggage.

This surprised Jiang Wan, who had never enjoyed such high-quality service before.

That must cost a lot of money, right?
Jiang Wan entered the VIP waiting room and found that only Lin Shen was waiting for his train, with a nearly finished breakfast on the table.

"Senior!"

Lin Shen stood up and waved, then his eyes lit up.

Jiang Wan seemed to have dressed up deliberately today; her already pretty face looked even more beautiful with the help of exquisite makeup.

A sleeveless white ribbed top paired with a yellow floral print midi skirt, white platform shoes, and a large straw bag. The overall outfit is simple and neat, giving off a romantic summer vibe, and perfectly matches the wearer's usual style.

"Senior, you've become even more beautiful."

Lin Shen couldn't help but praise her, which made Jiang Wan cover her mouth and giggle.

"Junior, you have such a sweet tongue, and you look very handsome today too."

"You haven't had breakfast yet, have you?"

Lin Shen pointed to the restaurant not far away and smiled.

"Breakfast is provided free of charge here, including steamed buns and sandwiches."

"Then I'll go take a look."

After Jiang Wan ordered a sandwich and milk at the dining area, she returned to sit down in front of Lin Shen and couldn't help but ask him questions out of curiosity.

"You booked business class seats for both of us? It must have cost a lot of money."

"not much."

Lin Shen smiled slightly.

"After all, this trip to Qingdao will take more than five hours by high-speed rail, so it's good to have a comfortable seat."

"Then thank you, junior."

Jiang Wan took a small bite of her sandwich and remarked with emotion.

"This is my first time sitting in business class. I wonder what it's like."

"It's just replacing the seats with personal massage chairs..."

Lin Shen gave Jiang Wan a general description, and after she finished breakfast, the two of them boarded the car through the VIP passenger channel.

Because the train departed so early, only Jiang Wan and Lin Shen were in the entire business class carriage.

This feeling of having the whole place to myself is really great!

After Lin Shen and Jiang Wan found their seats, two female flight attendants came over to help them put their luggage away and smiled.

"Hello, sir and madam. This storage box contains slippers, eye masks, blankets, and disinfectant wipes."

"Your arrival time at Qingdao Station is 12:25 PM. We will provide lunch at 11:30 AM. If you need it, please press this call button. Have a pleasant journey!"

"it is good."

After the flight attendant left, Jiang Wan adjusted her seat to the most comfortable reclining position and then curiously examined the gadgets around her.

A makeup mirror that opens to the side, a foldable small table, and an eye-protecting lamp for reading.

It can be said that they have provided truly meticulous and thoughtful service.

"Can I take photos?"

Jiang Wan took out her phone, looking slightly excited.

"This is my first time sitting in business class, and I want to remember it."

"Of course, this isn't a place where taking photos is prohibited, so feel free to take pictures."

Lin Shen chuckled, feeling that Jiang Wan was finally showing her charming and delicate side that belonged only to girls.

This is quite different from her usual mature and composed self.

Lin Shen also liked this contrast very much.

After exploring the novel experience of the business class seats with Jiang Wan, the early morning drowsiness overwhelmed them, so the two of them lay back on the zero-gravity seats, closed their eyes, and took a nap.

However, due to his extraordinary mental attributes, Lin Shen quickly regained his vitality.

When he woke up, he found Jiang Wan sleeping soundly beside him with a heated eye mask on, and he immediately smiled slightly.

He didn't bother them, but instead took out his phone and started dealing with the cat cafe's affairs.

The first step was to have Lin Ping supervise the shop next to the construction site to see how the renovation was progressing.

Since that night at Shen Mingchuan's house, Lin Shen noticed a subtle change in his beautiful young lover's behavior.

She used to be a rather shy and reserved person. She would not bother Lin Shen unless he contacted her, and she was usually very obedient and well-behaved.

However, now she has started sending messages on her own initiative to report on the renovation progress.

They might even add some questions about daily life and share interesting stories.

She seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally trying to get closer to Lin Shen and build a relationship, a change that pleased him quite a bit.

After all, he doesn't like passive girls, especially in a romantic relationship.

I've been paying you to support me, and this is how you end up playing the innocent act?
climb!
The word "passive" should sit at the same table as "slow to warm up" and climb hard!

Moreover, as a married woman, your mature charm is your defining characteristic, which is what Lin Shen hopes to see in Lin Ping.

Fortunately, she is slowly improving in this area and showing her charm to Lin Shen.

For example, she might proactively ask questions about clothing, and Lin Shen would usually give her advice based on his own preferences.

Although Lin Ping's figure wasn't as good as Qin Yuennan's, who exercised regularly, nor did she possess Jiang Wan's extraordinary talent.

But her advantage lies in the plumpness and softness unique to young women.

So Lin Shen recommended some figure-hugging clothes to her.

For example, halter-neck bodycon dresses, fitted cheongsams, and office lady uniforms.

Then pair it with different styles of black stockings.

After all, Lin Ping doesn't have the long legs that Qin Yuennan has, so she still needs to rely on black stockings to accentuate her leg lines.

With this outfit, the charm of a sexy and mature young woman is fully revealed.

Lin Ping herself seems to really like the change in her own style of dress, after all, the amazing looks from those around her don't lie.

Regardless of their age, girls enjoy being admired and praised.

Even when dining with friends, Lin Ping wore a bodycon skirt recommended by Lin Shen, and everyone around her said that she had become more and more beautiful since her divorce from Shen Mingchuan.

This made her enjoy the compliments from those around her and made her more accepting of this sexy and hot style of dress.

Actually, she used to like it quite a bit, but considering that she's already married, there's no need to dress so uniquely.

But now, without the worries about marriage, she can freely and boldly express her charm as a young married woman.

[Lin Ping: When I go to the mall to pick out clothes, could you please help me take a look?]
[Lin Shen: No problem.]
I love looking at girls' outfits.

Lin Shen smiled slightly and, after chatting with Lin Ping, asked Zhou Bin, the chief designer of Jutong Horizontal Decoration, about his recent situation.

His reply was that it would take about five more days to complete the renovation.

This is already their fastest speed.

After all, in just ten days, they transformed an ordinary chicken hot pot shop of over 100 square meters into a unique, cozy, and comforting cat cafe with an Instagram-worthy vibe.

The speed and efficiency of their production can probably only be achieved by Jutong Hengzhuang, one of the top three companies in the industry in Shanghai.

And this was after Lin Shen added money.

He had originally planned to offer more money to buy time, but Zhou Bin refused with a wry smile.

His exact words were: "Mr. Lin! This really isn't about the money. You've already given more than enough. If you want to shorten the time even further, the quality of the renovation will suffer."

Left with no other choice, Lin Shen had to give up.

He then began to consider plans for the cat cafe after the renovations were completed, including marketing strategies, where to buy the cats, and how many staff to recruit.

Regarding the latter two points, Lin Shen found an extremely convenient way: using the industrial planning feature in the DiDe APP!

Simply enter the words "cat cafe" and "about to close down" and it will automatically list cat cafes that are currently renting out their premises.

Lin Shen only needs to select a suitable one, contact the owner of the cat café, buy cats from him, and recruit staff.

The relevant personnel are even experienced, it couldn't be more convenient!

Lin Shen felt secretly pleased with his own cleverness.

Just as he was intently browsing through the cat cafe that was about to close down, a message he received on WeChat suddenly interrupted his train of thought.

This annoyed him slightly, but his eyes lit up when he saw who it was.

[Shen Yun: What do you think of Auntie's outfit?]
[Shen Yun: Photo]
In the photo, Shen Yun is wearing a black lace dress with a sexy V-neck and short sleeves, which accentuates her curvaceous figure.

Her legs were encased in sexy black fishnet stockings with striped embellishments, paired with burgundy patent leather stilettos, making the overall look particularly stylish and atmospheric.

It would be hard for a discerning person to tell from this photo that Shen Yun is already forty years old; she looks at most around thirty, which is the age when she is most feminine.

Why did she send me this?
But it's definitely sexy...

Lin Shen sighed inwardly, then asked curiously.

[Lin Shen: It looks great! Aunt Shen, are you going out?]
[Shen Yun: Yes, I'm going shopping with some friends today because it's the weekend. I wanted to show you my outfit and see if it's out of touch with the aesthetics of young people like you.]
[Lin Shen: It's very fashionable, really great. If you wore it out, it would definitely attract a lot of attention.]
[Shen Yun: Thank you~ But I'd rather catch your attention, Xiao Shen. Are you still busy with work today? Would you like to come shopping with your aunt?]
it is as expected!
Upon seeing the photos Shen Yun sent, Lin Shen was immediately certain of her purpose.

She's trying to seduce me!
But I like it.

Lin Shen smiled slightly and typed a reply.

[Lin Shen: Sorry, Aunt Shen, I'm away on a business trip. Let's meet again next time.]
[Shen Yun: Okay, you've worked hard, keep it up!]
[Lin Shen: Hmm]
Lin Shen didn't show much enthusiasm in his relationship with Shen Yun, after all, it was she who wanted to date a younger woman.

Let's whet this mature woman's appetite a little longer.

When she's really starving, I'll satisfy her all at once!

Lin Shen's lips curled slightly as he continued to ponder the plans for the cat cafe after its renovation.

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11:30 PM.
After waking up, Jiang Wan asked the flight attendant for a Kung Pao Chicken set meal, while Lin Shen ordered a braised pork and mushroom set meal for lunch.

The standard meal consisted of two meat dishes and one vegetable dish, plus a fresh vegetable soup with egg white, and the taste was quite good.

12:25.
The train arrived at Qingdao on time.

After the flight attendant came over to remind them, she led Lin Shen and Jiang Wan out of the station through the VIP passage.

"call--!"

After arriving at the Didi parking spot, Jiang Wan took a deep breath while carrying her suitcase, feeling the damp, salty smell that was unique to seaside cities in the air.

Although Shanghai is also a coastal city, it mainly focuses on economic development, and its development of tourism related to the sea is less than half that of Qingdao.

Is there anywhere you'd like to go this afternoon?

Seeing Jiang Wan's joyful and excited appearance, Lin Shen's mood seemed to be deeply infected by her, and he became joyful and excited as well.

"Let's go to the beach in the evening. It won't be too sunny then, and the photos will turn out really well."

"I haven't thought about it yet."

Jiang Wan took Lin Shen's arm and said with a smile.

"I'm happy to go anywhere with you."

"Then I'll make the plan."

Feeling Jiang Wan's intimacy and trust, Lin Shen felt a faint warmth in his heart.

Soon, his Didi ride arrived.

The destination was also clear: the place where the two of them would stay.

Haifan Hotel.

If you come to the seaside and don't stay in a sea-view suite, it just feels like something's missing.

Even though the price had been driven up to at least a thousand yuan per room during the summer, it was still a small matter for Lin Shen.

So he decisively spent four thousand yuan to choose a luxury sea-view suite with the most open view.

Click——!
Lin Shen opened the door, and the two entered the room. Jiang Wan was truly captivated by the 270° panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows.

Especially the sea view outside, the azure sea meets the clear sky, stretching as far as the eye can see.

"Wow--!"

Jiang Wan walked to the window, filled with emotion. She glanced around and noticed that it was a combined balcony and bedroom design.

You can enjoy the entire ocean view simply by lying in bed.

However, there was only one bed...

(End of this chapter)