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Chapter 154 A sensible and beautiful young woman, an amazing relationship.

Chapter 154 (50 words, ready to be read!) A sensible and beautiful young woman, an amazing relationship.
Buy a cat?

Qi Hao was taken aback for a moment, then immediately put on a polite and excited expression.

"So you're a viewer in the live stream! I was wondering why anyone would want to take over a cat cafe for no reason these days; it's like they're losing money!"

"Come on! Let me show you the cats. Which one do you like?"

"..."

Lin Shen glanced at Lin Ping, and the clever girl instantly understood what her boss meant. She stepped forward and shook hands with Qi Hao with a smile.

"Hello, my name is Lin Ping. The cats in your shop all look quite good."

"That is."

Lin Ping followed Qi Hao to the middle of the cats, squatted down behind them, and found that they were not afraid of people. They even came up to her and rubbed their cheeks against her hand.

It seems to have an exceptionally gentle personality, without any of the fierceness typical of tabby cats.

There was also a long-haired calico dog with thick, shiny fur that was extremely beautiful.

Lin Ping could tell at a glance that these cats were very well cared for, and their daily diet was nutritionally balanced, not just cat food.

They were all in good health and had bright eyes.

Lin Ping sat on the tiered seating and interacted with the cats in the shop for a while. Then she turned around and nodded to Lin Shen, indicating that the cats were all fine.

"Boss, how long have you been in the cat cafe business?"

Lin Shen sat down next to Lin Ping and began to probe, but the answer he received surprised him.

"About half a year, not that long."

Perhaps hoping to sell the cats and get them some care, Qi Hao was almost completely unguarded around Lin Shen. He sat down next to him and cheerfully recounted his experiences.

"I had just returned from abroad and was thinking of getting a job that was similar to my major, but I ended up losing everything."

What did you study?

"veterinary."

When talking about his major, Qi Hao immediately became confident, adjusting his glasses and speaking proudly.

"I received my PhD from the Royal Veterinary College of London, which is the best university in the world for veterinary medicine."

"Amazing!"

As someone working in the pet industry, Lin Shen is naturally very familiar with the Royal Veterinary College of London.

Qi Hao is absolutely right. Although it may not be the "best," graduates from this school definitely have the highest employment rate among veterinarians worldwide.

Their seniors can be found in almost every famous pet hospital.

Moreover, Qi Hao is a PhD, which is already quite impressive.

"So why don't you become a veterinarian?"

Lin Shen was somewhat curious.

"If you were a doctor, making forty or fifty thousand a month shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"There should be more than that, but I don't want to go."

Qi Hao shook his head, his tone suddenly becoming serious.

"Because there are more intricacies involved in pet hospitals than in regular hospitals!"

“At least in a regular hospital, you can learn about the treatment process and skill level by talking to the patient, but it’s far less convenient in a pet hospital.”

"In order to make more money, most pet hospitals on the market over-treat patients, and without government support, they are even more unscrupulous."

"I can't stand it, so I don't want to go."

"..."

Lin Shen was well aware of the industry secrets revealed by Qi Hao.

A single surgery can easily cost four or five thousand yuan, and a single medication can cost several hundred.

People don't need such good things.

However, everyone tacitly accepted this.

One is willing to hit, and the other is willing to be hit!

Most customers who come to pet hospitals are middle-class, and spending several thousand yuan to treat their pets is not a big deal for them.

But Lin Shen had never met a veterinarian with such professional ethics as Qi Hao before.

"So I opened my own cat cafe and adopted some purebred cats or stray cats that others didn't want."

Qi Hao fed the cat on his lap with cat treats while stroking its fur, his eyes filled with tenderness.

"It's a pity that the cat café business is not doing well now, and we can't afford to keep them anymore, so we have to sell them one by one."

"I think we get along quite well. Which one do you like? I'll give you a discount."

"I want it all."

Qi Hao looked at Lin Shen with a puzzled expression, slightly surprised and wary.

"You want them all? What do you do for a living?"

"same as you."

Lin Shen smiled slightly, patted Qi Hao on the shoulder, and dispelled his concerns.

"I recently opened a cat cafe and plan to buy a new batch of cats that are friendly to people, which is why I came to you."

"So this is ah!"

Qi Hao suddenly realized what was going on and immediately laughed happily.

"Sure! If you really intend to buy all the cats and continue to take care of them, I'll give them all to you without any problem."

"That's not necessary."

Lin Shen waved his hand.

“Raising a cat also has its costs; it takes a lot of time and effort, and I don’t lack money.”

"I can tell."

The moment Lin Shen walked into the store, Qi Hao could roughly tell that this young man was no ordinary person.

Whether it's his words and actions, or his clothing and appearance, just look at the gleaming gold watch on his wrist.

Even though Qi Hao didn't know what brand the watch was, he knew it was expensive.

All of this is enough to show that Lin Shen is not short of money.

Moreover, opening a cat cafe during such a downturn requires significant financial resources; otherwise, one wouldn't dare take such a risk.

"Then let's make it 100 each. I won't charge you more. The calico one might be a bit more expensive, 300, because it's my favorite cat. I was originally planning to keep it myself, but I thought that if it stayed in the cat cafe with so many other cats, it would probably be happier."

"Row."

Lin Shen didn't haggle and readily agreed.

His right hand, which had been around Lin Ping's slender waist, slipped under her arm and grabbed her, causing her pretty face to flush red.

However, she understood Lin Shen's meaning and took out her phone to speak softly to Qi Hao, who was sitting on the other side.

"Please add me on WeChat. Mr. Lin is quite busy; I'm in charge of the cat cafe."

Mr. Lin?
Seeing the intimate physical contact between Lin Ping and Lin Shen, Qi Hao initially thought they were just a couple with a significant age gap.

Unexpectedly, they turned out to be superiors and subordinates?
Is the cat café just one of Lin Shen's businesses?

This piqued Qi Hao's interest, and after adding Lin Ping on WeChat, he curiously asked Lin Shen about it.

What do you do for a living?

"They do everything, mostly in the pet industry."

Lin Shen gave an ambiguous answer, clearly not wanting to discuss the matter.

However, Qi Hao's emotional intelligence is clearly not high, as he keeps asking all sorts of probing questions.

This annoyed Lin Shen slightly, so he quickly changed the subject.

"By the way, if you weren't going to run a cat cafe, what would you be planning to do next?"

"Hmm... I'll probably just find any pet hospital to be a veterinarian."

Qi Hao sighed softly.

"After all, people need to eat. My family is counting on me. I didn't get their support when I opened the cat cafe, and now that it's closed down, they argue with me every day. It's so annoying."

"Why don't you come work for me?"

Lin Shen suggested with a smile.

“I’m opening a new store and I happen to be short of staff. Not only you, but if any of your other employees are willing to come, I can offer them a satisfactory salary.”

"Oh?"

Qi Hao's eyes lit up when he heard Lin Shen's words.

That's a great idea!

Not only did they find people to take care of the cats, but they were also able to continue spending time with them!

Of course, working at a cat cafe will not earn as much as working at a pet hospital.

However, according to Qi Hao's wishes, he prefers a free and relaxed working environment to a high salary and complicated interpersonal relationships.

Cat cafes perfectly meet his requirements!

However, due to family pressure, Qi Hao still needs to reconsider.

"I'll go back and discuss it with my family, and I'll give you an answer in a while, okay?"

"No problem, a base salary of 10,000 is guaranteed, and the rest depends on performance and bonuses."

Ten thousand? !

Qi Hao looked at Lin Shen again with a look of astonishment. Seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, he was even more surprised.

In Shanghai, the salaries of employees at good cat cafes are usually around six or seven thousand yuan.

Qi Hao only paid his own employees 6,000 yuan.

Lin Shen's cat cafe hadn't even opened yet, and he was already giving away 10,000 yuan?
Is it even just a minimum guarantee?
This surprised Qi Hao, who was also somewhat confused by Lin Shen's generosity. He then tentatively asked him a question.

"Are you sure you want to offer such a high salary? There shouldn't be any other extra work, right?"

"No, it's just regular customer service and cat care. If you want bonuses and performance-based pay, I'll have a fair evaluation process, that's all."

Lin Shen patted Qi Hao on the shoulder.

"You're a talented person. I'm planning to start a pet healthcare business in the future, and I hope you can help me oversee it."

That's it!

Although Qi Hao is not very emotionally intelligent, he is certainly not stupid, having earned a doctorate.

Analyzing Lin Shen's speech, he could tell that this young man probably wanted to make a big splash in the pet industry.

It's probably because this rich kid wants to use his privileged family background as a safety net to start his own business.

Although the pet industry doesn't seem to have much of a future...

Regardless, although he had only known Lin Shen for less than an hour, Qi Hao felt very comfortable and happy with his interactions with him.

He couldn't sense any arrogance or haughtiness from Lin Shen, typical of a rich kid.

He is humble and polite, and speaks in a gentle and friendly manner.

You can tell they have excellent upbringing.

This sparked in Qi Hao's mind the idea of following Lin Shen to build a career.

After all, talented horses are common, but discerning judges of horses are rare.

After some consideration, Qi Hao nodded.

"Okay, I shouldn't have any problem working for you. As for the pet hospital, I'll have to think about it some more."

"Of course, after all, the plan for the pet hospital is still in my mind."

Lin Shen pointed to his head and said half-jokingly, which made Qi Hao smile as well.

"Then I'll wait for your good news. As for the other employees in our store, I'll tell them about it. I believe that with such a high salary, they should be happy to work for you."

"Well, but I'll still have to do an assessment later."

Lin Shen put his arm around Lin Ping, who had been listening quietly beside him.

"You'll be in charge of liaising with Boss Qi."

"Hmm." "Um, Mr. Lin...may I ask you something?"

Qi Hao felt that Lin Shen was easy to get along with, so he also used the way Lin Ping addressed him and couldn't help but ask, driven by his gossipy nature.

Are you two colleagues, or a couple?

"What? Don't you seem like a couple?"

Lin Shen raised an eyebrow and pulled Lin Ping into his arms, causing her to blush and her heart to pound.

Mr. Lin actually admitted to me being his girlfriend in public!
This is so happy!
Seeing Lin Ping's shy expression, Qi Hao scratched his head, looking slightly embarrassed and puzzled.

"It's not that you don't look alike, it's just that I feel the age difference between you two might be... hahaha."

snort!
This person really doesn't know how to talk!

Even with Lin Ping's gentle and good temper, she couldn't help but feel a little resentful at this moment.

But what Qi Hao said was indeed the truth, which made her feel extremely depressed.

Yes!

To outsiders, the age difference between him and President Lin does seem quite large.

I'm alright, I'm used to the rumors and gossip.

But if it causes unnecessary trouble for President Lin, then I, as his lover, am indeed failing in my duty.

Lin Ping pursed her thin lips, her expression thoughtful.

"Okay, that's settled then."

After chatting with Qi Hao for a while longer, Lin Shen got up to say goodbye.

"If anything happens, just contact Lin Ping."

"Well, walk slowly."

After seeing Lin Shen off, Qi Hao could finally breathe a sigh of relief, and the burden on his shoulders was finally lifted.

He was previously worried about how to deal with the cat cafe that was losing money.

Now, not only has the cat found a kind-hearted new home, but the resigned shop assistant and the owner can also continue working and earning money.

And I'm earning more money than before!

Qi Hao was genuinely happy for his employees, after all, these "kids" under his command were all very obedient and sensible.

They get along very harmoniously, just like a family.

"so good."

Qi Hao sighed, his heart filled with gratitude for Lin Shen.

It was as if the moment he pushed open the door, he brought light into this cat cafe that was on the verge of closing down.

Qi Hao felt a glimmer of hope appear in his dark heart.

Lin Shen, this young man... is no ordinary person!
He's destined for great things!

If I follow him, I might be able to make a name for myself!
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After leaving Coffee Cat Fun, Lin Shen took off the action camera he was wearing around his neck and checked the videos it had recorded.

It clearly records the entire process of an adult man going from feeling helpless about life to rekindling his hope.

Lin Shen smiled slightly, feeling that he could turn this video into a documentary about the early stages of his business.

If the company develops smoothly, this video can be used as Qi Hao's embarrassing history.

Of course, this is just one small purpose of Lin Shen's record of life.

His main goal was to complete the camera album and the low-quality tasks.

The former is to shoot a video that highlights the "hardships of adulthood," and Qi Hao's current state fits this theme perfectly.

The latter is a place to check out that reflects human relationships and events; the cat cafe where the two were discussing business earlier is probably also a good option.

Therefore, it kills two birds with one stone!
"Get in the car first, I'll take care of something and then take you back to the shop."

"Ah."

Lin Ping obediently hummed in agreement, and after getting into the passenger seat, she kept glancing at Lin Shen, who was working on his phone next to her, her mind still preoccupied with what had just happened.

Finally, unable to contain her anxiety any longer, she tentatively asked a question.

"Mr. Lin, I'm sorry for the trouble I caused you earlier."

"trouble?"

Lin Shen turned his head, his expression slightly puzzled.

"What trouble?"

"It's about making Qi Hao misunderstand that we're a couple."

Lin Ping lowered her eyes, looking dejected.

"I know you're being considerate of my feelings by not saying I'm your lover, but if I'm treated as your girlfriend, it might damage your reputation..."

"So you feel guilty?"

Lin Shen smiled, feeling that the beautiful young woman beside him was too sentimental, so he pinched her chin and lifted it slightly.

"Lift your head up. You know, if a woman wants to show her charm, the first thing she needs to do is be confident."

"If you don't even have confidence in yourself, others are even less likely to respect you."

"You're not ugly, and you take excellent care of your figure and skin. Why would you think I'd be embarrassed because of you?"

"But I'm so old..."

I like mature women.

Lin Shen had honed his ability to speak human language to human beings and ghost language to ghosts to perfection.

Even a mature woman like Shen Yun, with her rich life experience, was delighted by his charm, let alone a naive and beautiful young woman like Lin Ping.

With just a few sweet words, he flattered her until her face lit up, and the last words he whispered in her ear were the final blow.

"Because mature women are sensible, know how to take care of people, and know what to do just by patting their butts."

!! ?
Upon hearing this, Lin Ping's heart skipped a beat, and her pretty face flushed red.

After a brief moment of shyness, her heart was enveloped in endless warmth and happiness, and her beautiful eyes were filled with tenderness and affection.

Lin Shen helped her out of an awkward situation in front of Qi Hao today, and now he is expressing his affection for her, helping her boost her confidence and upholding her dignity.

These small details deeply moved Lin Ping.

It turns out that President Lin didn't treat me as a tool to satisfy his desires, but rather treated me with genuine sincerity.

What else could I possibly be dissatisfied with or worried about?

Lin Ping gazed at Lin Shen in the driver's seat with alluring eyes, feeling it was time to show her "sensible" side.

Lin Shen saw that both the camera album and the Dide app had red dots lit up, and just as he was about to open them, he couldn't help but feel a chill.

So Lin Shen started the engine, drove the car to a quiet, deserted corner, reclined the driver's seat slightly, and then started playing on his phone.

[Low Morality:]

[Upgrade Task: Visit a place that you feel best embodies "human relationships and social customs" (Completed).]

[Low Morality level 18 → 19]

[Reward: The startup fund accumulated each time you pass the red dot has increased from 19 to 20, currently totaling 700 million]

[Reward Item: Random Scratch Card *1]

[Upgrade Task: Visit a place you consider "glitz and glamour".]

Extravagance and debauchery?

This surprised Lin Shen, and the first place that came to mind was the K Club.

But with so many stunning goddesses around me, there's no need to compete with others for secondhand goods.

We can't have everything!

Lin Shen is not a greedy person.

He casually clicked on the scratch card, and this time he scratched out the "Thank you for your patronage" he had been waiting for!
Attributes are much better than money!

[Kidney Strength +2!]

[Kidney Strength: 70/91 (89+2)]

'My kidney energy has been depleted quite a bit lately...'

He really hasn't had a moment's rest during this period.

First, she confirmed her relationship with Lin Ping, then went on a trip with Jiang Wan, and after returning, she experienced being a cool and aloof older sister.

Lin Shen felt he was quite impressive to have reached 70.

He closed the app and opened the camera's photo album.

[Upgrade Task: Please film a short vlog themed "The Hardships of Adulthood" (Completed).]

[Reward: Camera Album lv.11→lv.12]

[Photography and photography skills enhanced by 240% → 260%]

[Reward: Old Item Customization Coupon *1]

[Upgrade Task: Please shoot a short story vlog with the theme of "Strange Relationships"]

A strange relationship?

However, Lin Shen temporarily put the mission aside and used the old item customization coupon.

[Indulgent Spending Card (Enhanced Version)]

Please choose one.

what?
Lin Shen was stunned. At first, he thought he had misread it and rubbed his eyes. But when he realized it was really a spending card, he was instantly excited.

Does this include the items rewarded by Shoukuanbao?
That's so lucky!
Lin Shen was decisive; he hesitated for even a second, which would be disrespectful to the indulgence of the consumer card.

[Indulgent Spending Card (Enhanced Version)]

[Effect: Use the 160 million limit to spend as you please. The system will award a rebate based on your level of enjoyment.]

Has the credit limit doubled?

Not bad!

A few minutes later.

Lin Ping kept stealing glances at Lin Shen's handsome appearance as he focused on driving. Lin Ping pursed her lips and subconsciously rubbed her legs together.

At this moment, her heart was burning with intense heat, like an overturned furnace.

After all, the saying "thirty is like a wolf" is not just a saying.

Finally, Lin Ping clenched her hands tightly on her thighs, unable to contain her inner turmoil, and asked Lin Shen shyly in a low voice.

"Mr. Lin... An'an isn't home this afternoon. Would you like to come over to my place for a visit?"

"No need."

Lin Shen clearly knew what Lin Ping was thinking, but he couldn't break his promise to meet the "little green tea."

"I need to go to the Civil Aviation College this afternoon."

"Eh?"

Lin Ping was stunned.

"Because of work?"

"Ah."

Lin Shen nodded, which made Lin Ping sigh as if she had thought of something.