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Chapter 167 The Cow Uniform: The Reward for Listening to Troubles (Part 2)

That's definitely something we have to do.

Lin Shen invited Qin Yuennan to his home today not only to tell her about the company's establishment, but also to have his new home blessed.

Lin Shen was somewhat surprised that Qin Yuenan brought this up herself.

He discovered that the aloof and mature woman's personality before and after drinking were completely opposite.

The former is calm and wise, the latter is charming and alluring.

Her soft lips, slightly parted and moistened with a trace of red wine, parted slightly, each breath carrying the rich aroma of wine.

This stirred a surge of heat within Lin Shen, and he couldn't resist moving closer.

However, Qin Yuennan stopped him halfway through.

"I haven't finished speaking yet!"

Qin Yuennan glared at Lin Shen.

Once she's intoxicated, even her way of speaking changes from aloof to sweet and coquettish.

It was as if alcohol was a switch that activated her second personality.

"Let me tell you, I had a huge fight with that damn woman today! I held back from telling you earlier because I was afraid you'd find me annoying..."

How could I possibly find you annoying?

Faced with the mature woman whose personality had drastically changed and who had started to act pitiful and coquettish towards him, Lin Shen affectionately patted her head and made a suggestion.

"How about we talk on the sofa?"

"Ah."

Qin Yuennan stretched out her arms towards Lin Shen.

"Carry me over there~"

"Good good."

Lin Shen smiled indulgently, then pulled Qin Yuennan into his arms and carried her to the soft sofa, letting her straddle his lap as he listened to her troubles face to face.

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

"That's right……"

Qin Yuening hooked her arm around Lin Shen's neck, sat in his lap, and began to complain with intense resentment.

From trivial matters in daily life to major work issues.

Qin Yuennan poured out all the pressure she had been under at work during this period.

Because she trusted Lin Shen, she knew he would stand by her side and wouldn't reveal these things.

Therefore, she can confidently and boldly express her truest feelings.

Whom do you hate? Whom do you resent?

Qin Yuennan could tell Lin Shen anything.

He also acted as a good listener, nodding in agreement and occasionally joining in the complaints.

This gave Qin Yuennan a great sense of recognition and satisfaction, and her love for Lin Shen deepened even further.
Time passes slowly...

Beside the sofa sat an elegant glass table lamp, its warm yellow light filtered softly by the shade, draping like a veil over the two people engaged in their intimate conversation.

Qin Yuennan nestled nestled in Lin Shen's arms like a little bird, muttering and complaining incessantly like a chatterbox.

However, the conversation was interrupted by a sudden kiss, making the topic come and go, which made her wipe her mouth with the back of her hand, looking embarrassed and annoyed.

"Don't kiss me first! Let me finish what I have to say!"

"Good good."

Lin Shen's lips curled slightly. He stopped kissing the soft lips of the mature woman who couldn't stop chattering and instead used his hands to operate.

Although the older woman's close proximity slowed Lin Shen's progress and prevented him from fully utilizing his abilities, Lin Shen's progress was hindered.

Fortunately, he had enough time to squander, and soon the satin dress, suit vest, and belt were left aside.

The mature woman was left with only her underwear.

To Lin Shen's slight surprise, Qin Yuennan usually wore more conservative styles and light colors.

Now it has been changed to a black lace version, which is sexy and alluring.

It made her already fair skin appear even more delicate and supple.

A burning light flashed in Lin Shen's eyes. His earnest listening and agreement, which had been genuine, turned into perfunctory behavior due to his distraction.

Upon noticing this, Qin Yuennan pursed her thin lips and remained silent, her beautiful eyes momentarily glazed over.

The original outpouring of complaints was interrupted by varying degrees of panting, turning into a coquettish question.

"What do you want to do?"

"Ah."

Lin Shen smiled and buried his face in Qin Yuennan's delicate collarbone and fragrant shoulders, constantly inhaling her body fragrance.

"I was just trying to comfort you."

Is this how you comfort me?

Qin Yuening raised her eyebrows, and after feeling two "uninvited guests" on her waist and hips, her cool face gradually turned red.

However, she did not put up any particularly violent resistance; she merely swayed her hips slightly in protest.

But this is clearly of no use.

No, it's still somewhat useful.

That was to ignite the burning passion that Lin Shen had been unable to contain for so long.

He suddenly smiled maliciously.

?

Qin Yuennan felt that she was becoming more and more inseparable from Lin Shen.

Lin Shen's gentle words and embrace became indispensable "elements of life" for her every day.

If I don't replenish myself in time, I'll lack motivation for the whole day.

Therefore, Qin Yuennan would visit Lin Shen every now and then, indulging his various little quirks.

Of course, she also experienced a passionate love she hadn't felt in years, and along with it, she could feel a strange thrill.

However, Lin Shen's next actions completely shattered Qin Yuenan's understanding!

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Wenjingyuan, Building 3, Room 201.

It was late at night, but Jiang Wan was still sitting at the table.

The soft, warm light from the desk lamp illuminated her exquisitely beautiful face, though she looked slightly tired.

Jiang Wan has been overwhelmed with work lately, leaving her feeling somewhat helpless.

First, the counselors' work enters its busiest time—the enrollment of new students!
Not only do we need to establish a group chat for new students and connect them with information, but we also need to train and build a welcoming team.

These things kept Jiang Wan extremely busy, not to mention her thriving side business.

Although the viral video brought her over 100,000 yuan in revenue, her workload also increased significantly.

Various MCN agencies frequently approached us, and all sorts of advertisers bombarded us with private messages.

There are also fans urging for more content, and Douyin bloggers seeking collaborations.

The overwhelming flow of information left Jiang Wan dizzy and unable to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

So she simply cut them all off with one stroke.

Because Jiang Wan knew very well.

The video's viral success wasn't solely due to her hard work; Lin Shen's quiet contributions behind the scenes also played a significant role.

Therefore, in addition to her deep love for Lin Shen, Jiang Wan also felt a great deal of gratitude towards him.

After all, the income of over 100,000 yuan is equivalent to her annual salary as a counselor!
Now, he earned back his money with just one video.

This further solidified Jiang Wan's belief that her path of transitioning from a traditional Chinese style cosplayer to a micro-film "actress" was the right one!

With my own efforts and Lin Shen's support, I should be able to succeed!

So... how should I thank him?

I definitely have to give him a gift, since my success is inseparable from Lin Shen's help.

But is there anything besides a gift that could make him even happier?
Just as Jiang Wan was pondering for a while, resting her chin on her hand, a knock suddenly sounded at the door.

Dangdangdang——!
"The door is not closed."

Jiang Wan said softly.

There were only two people in the house, so she knew who it was even without turning around.

Sure enough, after a small crack appeared in the door, a lightning bolt symbol above Pikachu's head first emerged.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Lu, wearing Pikachu pajamas, walked in with a big smile, holding a glass of milk in her hand, and looking somewhat ingratiating.

"Sister Wan, you're still awake?"

"what happened?"

Jiang Wan took the hot milk from Xu Lu. Upon hearing the change in how Xu Lu addressed her, she immediately understood that Xu Lu must have something to ask for her help with, so she smiled gently.

"What trouble have you encountered?"

"It's not a problem..."

Xu Lu looked slightly conflicted, and after considering her words, she asked in a low voice.

"I saw that your viral video has almost four million likes! You must have made a lot of money, right?"

"How much do you want to borrow?"

Jiang Wan thought Xu Lu had come to borrow money from her, but she quickly waved her hand to explain.

"No, no, no! I'm not here to borrow money, I just wanted to ask... if I could come with you?"

To be honest, Xu Lu is very envious of Jiang Wan.

I am extremely envious!
She not only found an excellent boyfriend like Lin Shen, but also achieved success in her career.

That viral video alone could probably earn her hundreds of thousands!

The future looks incredibly bright!

This is absolutely irresistible to Xu Lu!
She works at a bank, earning a fixed salary of six or seven thousand yuan a month, which is neither high nor low enough.

If this were in other third- or fourth-tier cities, this salary would be considered quite good.

But this is Shanghai.

A city of extravagance and debauchery that ranks among the best in the world.

To survive here, a salary of six or seven thousand is simply not enough.

Half of the rent alone has to be cut!
Therefore, seeing how well Jiang Wan's side business was doing, Xu Lu decided to take a gamble and follow in her footsteps, betting on the future!
Anyway, she considered herself a pro at surfing the internet, very knowledgeable about trending news, and had some understanding of account management.

So Xu Lu tried to test Jiang Wan's attitude, carefully observing her expression.

From surprise to contemplation, his expression turned slightly somber, his smile tinged with a hint of helplessness.

"Xiaolu, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that I didn't expect that video to become so popular. Luck played a big part, and I didn't know how to help you."

"Moreover, the video's viral success is largely due to Lin Shen. He gave me plot suggestions and helped me with the post-production editing."

So that's how it is! Xu Lu's eyes widened in surprise.

In fact, she had long suspected that Jiang Wan's success was largely due to Lin Shen's behind-the-scenes support.

Because his family background is just too mysterious!
Not only are they rich, they might even have power!
He must have a very wide network of connections, so his ability to help Jiang Wanqi start a business is definitely not just a matter of "luck"!
Rather, it reflects Lin Shen's own comprehensive strength!
Therefore, this further strengthened Xu Lu's determination to "rely on" Jiang Wan, so she held Jiang Wan's hand and said coquettishly.

"Then ask your boyfriend to help me see if there's anything special about me that would make me suitable for a career in the internet industry."

"Um……"

Jiang Wan looked Xu Lu up and down and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

It's a harsh reality, but it's undeniable that for girls who want to make a living online, good looks and a good figure are essential.

Without these two things, one can only achieve the best results by bringing one's talents or strengths to their fullest potential.

For example, the house collapsed a month ago, belonging to a certain Xiao Qiao.

She can gain millions of fans just by her voice, without even showing her face.

Therefore, Jiang Wan has a good understanding of the internet industry.

It is actually a service industry.

In short, it can be summed up in one word: "alluring"!
If you don't want to charm men, you have to charm women.

You have to "appease" some of your target audience to turn them into your fans and generate revenue for you.

But it's clear that Xu Lu can't charm too many people.

She has an average figure and looks, and no particularly outstanding talents.

Besides having a carefree and outgoing personality, one would need to endure a lot of psychological pressure to take the path of being a "clown" online.

Jiang Wan couldn't bear to see her best friend turn out like that, so she couldn't help but sigh softly, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Seeing this, Xu Lu was a little disappointed, but she did not intend to give up. Instead, she asked in a different way.

"Since I can't make a living online, can I be your assistant?"

assistant?

Jiang Wan was taken aback; the suggestion actually appealed to her.

First, Xu Lu enjoys surfing the internet and is a seasoned user of social media platforms such as Weibo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu, even more proficient and knowledgeable in some aspects than Xu Lu herself.

Secondly, Jiang Wan felt that she did need an assistant to help manage her Douyin account and share the burden.

After all, she also had her counselor duties to attend to, and the workload from both sides was quite heavy.

Building fan groups and filtering various information require time and effort to manage.

Moreover, these tasks must be done by a trustworthy person.

Therefore, Xu Lu is an excellent choice!

After thinking it over carefully, Jiang Wan nodded.

"Xiaolu, I can agree to your request first, but I need to consult Lin Shen's opinion later."

"He played a large part in the success of my account, so I can't give you a definite answer yet."

"Really? Thank you so much! Sister Wan, you're my goddess!"

Xu Lu excitedly gave Jiang Wan a big hug, and then asked impatiently.

When do you plan to meet him?

"Hmm... let's wait a while. I've been quite busy with work lately, and I haven't decided what gift I should give Lin Shen next time we meet."

Jiang Wan said with some distress.

“He helped me make a viral video, so I have to repay him in some way, right? Otherwise, I’d be too inconsiderate.”

return?

These words suddenly enlightened Xu Lu, making her eyes light up.

Since the decision of whether or not I can become Wanwan's assistant rests with Lin Shen, I have to try my best to please him!
However, their relationship is too sensitive.

Being too ingratiating might damage your friendship with Wanwan.

If you become too distant, the assistant's job might fall through!

Therefore, Xu Lu came up with a brilliant, unconventional idea!
After all, she knows best what boys like.

Since that's the case, why not just make Wanwan the kind of person Lin Shen likes?
So Xu Lu chuckled and made the suggestion.

"I know how to repay Lin Shen in a way that will make him happy!"

Oh?
Seeing Jiang Wan's curious expression, Xu Lu took out her phone and searched for a while before handing the screen to her.

"Here, this is the dress. If you give yourself to Lin Shen as a gift, he'll definitely love it!"

!! ?
The moment Jiang Wan saw the picture, a blush involuntarily rose on her pretty face.

She had been sharing an apartment with Xu Lu for so many years, and under Xu Lu's influence, she had long since become immune to these shameful and lewd things.

But if she really has to do it, she still needs to be fully prepared mentally.

"This...isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

"What's wrong?"

Xu Lu pointed to the phone screen and affirmed.

"This uniform suits you best!"

"..."

Jiang Wan crossed her arms and glared at Xu Lu shyly. After thinking for a moment, she tentatively asked.

Are you sure Lin Shen will like it?

"Absolutely certain!"

Seeing Xu Lu nodding so seriously, Jiang Wan hesitated for a moment, then whispered.

"Then send me the link."

"No need, I'll buy it for you!"

Seeing Xu Lu's excited expression, Jiang Wan seemed to understand why she was so "enthusiastic".

Okay!

I've become your tool to please Lin Shen, haven't I?
Although Jiang Wan guessed Xu Lu's little scheme, she still decided to help her good friend out.

After all, Lin Shen plans to establish a media company in the future, and he might be able to bring Xu Lu to work with him.

Just as Jiang Wan began to fantasize about a bright future, Xu Lu's muttering brought her back to her senses.

"Oh, by the way, I also bought you some other things from this store."

"What? Let me see."

"Oh, these are just some small gadgets, like bells or something, you might find them useful."

"Xu Lu!!"

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11 pm.

Sunac Riverside No. 1 Courtyard, Building 8, Unit 2102
The sound of running water came from the lit bathroom.

Lin Shen washed his face with facial cleanser, then braced his hands on the edge of the washbasin, looked up at the mirror, and found a faint smile on his lips.

I didn't expect Sister Nan's reaction to be so...

Lin Shen chuckled and shook his head, took off his shirt and threw it into the laundry basket next to him, then turned off the light and left the bathroom.

At this moment, in the living room bathed in soft, warm yellow light, Qin Yuennan was lying on her side on the sofa, her delicate body curled up facing inwards, seemingly too shy to be seen by anyone.

Lin Shen smiled knowingly, stepped forward and patted her shoulder, but she slapped his hand away and muttered a humiliating rebuke.

"Don't touch me! I hate you!"

"Eh--"

Lin Shen sighed softly, drawing out the last syllable of his voice.

"Sister Nan, I was just trying to comfort you."

"That's not how you comfort people!"

Qin Yuenan turned her head and glared at Lin Shen, her pretty face already flushed red.

She never expected that Lin Shen would actually...

He actually did that to her!

Qin Yuennan felt increasingly ashamed of what had just happened, so she turned around again, facing the sofa, seemingly unwilling to talk to anyone.

Seeing this, Lin Shen had no choice but to start the two robot vacuum cleaners and let them clean the living room floor.

Automatic washing and mopping, with hot air drying.

"Okay, don't be angry."

Lin Shen leaned down and sincerely apologized to Qin Yuenan.

"I was wrong."

"This isn't a question of right or wrong..."

Upon hearing Lin Shen's gentle tone, Qin Yuennan's heart softened instantly, and her sense of shame dissipated considerably.

She wasn't actually angry at all.

She was simply ashamed to face anyone because of what she had done.

But actually, she quite liked it...

Qin Yuennan pursed her lips, and finally slowly turned around, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere.

"What are you doing?"

"Sister Nan, do you remember what you promised me?"

Lin Shen remained unmoved, instead putting his hands on his hips and grinning mischievously.

"You said you'd grant me one small request..."

"..."

Qin Yuennan didn't react immediately. By the time she realized what Lin Shen meant, a certain image was already etched into her mind and could never be erased.

"do not want!"

Qin Yuennan said, feeling extremely embarrassed and annoyed.

"You promised me you wouldn't make unreasonable demands!"

Is this going too far?

Lin Shen said with some grievance.

"But……"

Qin Yuennan hesitated, knowing she was in the wrong, and couldn't find any reason to refute it.

Most importantly, perhaps because the effects of the alcohol had not completely worn off, she was actually quite eager to try something new.

After all, I just poured out so much of my work troubles to Lin Shen, so it's time to reward him properly.

After a fierce internal struggle, Qin Yuennan bit her lip and glanced at her shy face.

(End of this chapter)