Financial freedom starts with cracked apps.

Chapter 168 A New Attempt by the Floor-to-Ceiling Window (6k words in two parts)

11:20pm late at night.

Room 2102, Building 8, Sunac Riverside No. 1 Courtyard.

Crash-!
The bathroom light came on again, but this time, instead of Lin Shen, Qin Yuennan went in.

She supported herself with her left hand on the ceramic basin, slowly raised her face, and stared blankly at her flushed face stained with water in the mirror, feeling extremely ashamed.

"That wretched Lin Shen!"

Qin Yuennan muttered to herself shyly.

Snapped--!
Qin Yuennan slapped her cheek hard, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down...

How could I possibly calm down!

Qin Yuennan rubbed her face with cold water again, then pursed her lips, her thoughts in turmoil.

She dared not go out to face Lin Shen, for fear of being ridiculed.

I was doing the same thing twice, so why was I the one who embarrassed myself both times?

Qin Yuennan couldn't understand it, but the only thing she was clear about was that hiding in the bathroom indefinitely wasn't a long-term solution.

I'm not such a timid person!

We need to pull ourselves together!
After mentally encouraging herself, Qin Yuening turned off the tap and gently wiped her face with a towel.

Upon entering the living room, she found Lin Shen standing on the balcony, gazing at the still dazzling night view outside.

The decadent and extravagant city of Shanghai displayed its lavishness at this moment.

Outside the window are rows of tall buildings, while inside, warm ambient lighting outlines the silhouette of Lin Shen's muscular body.

Broad, straight shoulders that naturally flow down the curve of the shoulder blades, then taper sharply at the waist, forming a powerful inverted triangle.

These are the toned lines that come from years of exercise, and even the prominent spinal groove on the back is clearly visible.

As a fitness enthusiast, Qin Yuennan knows very well that it takes a great deal of hard work and effort to achieve this kind of physique.

Moreover, she clearly remembered that just over a month ago, Lin Shen was merely a rather overweight man.

Yet now he possesses such a tall and upright figure that exudes masculine charm...

Qin Yuennan was deeply impressed by Lin Shen's self-discipline and willpower, her eyes filled with infatuation and greed.

No wonder he was so good at that kind of thing, turns out he's been eating so well...

Qin Yuennan's heart raced, and her restless emotions made her slowly step forward and gently embrace the man who belonged only to her from behind.

At least for this moment, it belongs only to her.

"What are you thinking about?"

"I was thinking about your performance just now, Sister Nan."

!! ?
After noticing the arms tightly wrapped around his waist suddenly tremble, Lin Shen gave his assessment.

"Not bad for a beginner, but there's still room for improvement."

"Who needs your praise for something like this!"

Qin Yuenan said shyly and angrily, which made Lin Shen smile knowingly. Then he suddenly said in a serious tone.

"Sister Nan, quit your job, I'll support you."

"Once the office area on the 14th floor is simply renovated, the general manager's office will be yours, and I will immediately recruit employees to get the company on track as soon as possible."

"too fast."

Qin Yuenan pressed her cheek against Lin Shen's back and said in a low voice.

"It takes about half a month for the cat café to get market feedback. In the early stages, the company does not need to hire too many employees, as this would be a heavy burden on personnel costs."

"The best approach is to wait for the office area to be renovated, while the cat cafe will have a trial operation. We can promote our Shennan brand name through online marketing and offline stores, highlighting the positioning of high-quality products."

"Then, when the time is right, you can find a contract manufacturer to produce cat food under our own brand, thereby achieving real brand profitability."

"Do you need me to introduce you to some options? I know many partners who can manufacture cat food for you. As for the ingredients, you might have to find a way to buy the patents from other people yourself. That will require a lot of effort to find the right people and will cost a lot of money... Do you need me to help you?"

"Need not."

Lin Shen patted Qin Yuennan's hand and chuckled.

"I already have the formula for the cat food, and I've also found someone to manufacture it. I estimate that the first batch of samples will be available in a few days."

So fast?
Qin Yuennan's beautiful eyes widened slightly; Lin Shen's deep foresight truly surprised her.

Keep in mind that the cat cafe hadn't even opened for business yet, and he was already paving the way for his next step.

It takes so much courage and confidence to do that!
If the cat cafe fails, every subsequent step will only exacerbate the already devastating financial losses.

Unless Lin Shen had already planned to lose money.

Or to put it more aptly—he's not short of money!
Moreover, the fact that they were able to acquire the patent for cat food so quickly shows that they have no shortage of connections!
"Lin Shen, can you give me a heads-up?"

Qin Yuennan is feeling somewhat lost.

She used to be very confident in her family background and felt that she and Lin Shen were a good match.

But now, she feels a little inferior, worried about whether she is really good enough for Lin Shen.

Such an outstanding man, can I really be his girlfriend?
Qin Yuennan hugged Lin Shen tighter, as if afraid he would suddenly disappear from her sight.

What exactly does your family do?

"You might not believe it."

Lin Shen chuckled and teased.

"My parents are both workers in small third- or fourth-tier cities."

what?
Qin Yuennan was now somewhat dazed, her mind, which had just sobered up from the alcohol, was once again thrown into chaos.

She had thought that Lin Shen's family background might be rather extreme, but she didn't expect it to be the most extreme one!

Both parents are factory workers... How is that possible?!

Qin Yuennan really wanted to ask that, but subconsciously she felt that Lin Shen wouldn't lie to her.

Besides, if they were going to lie, they should at least make their family background sound better!

How can you say something so negative?

So, all of Lin Shen's achievements were earned through his own hard work...?

Qin Yuennan gradually succumbed to temptation.

Not only were they captivated by Lin Shen's handsome appearance and muscular physique, but they were also drawn to his outstanding personal abilities.

At the age of 25, without relying on any family resources, he achieved a net worth of over ten million through his own hard work.

Is it really possible for someone to build something like this from scratch?

Such a fantastical thing was hard for Qin Yuennan to imagine, but the "legend" was right before her eyes.

This caused an irrepressible infatuation to well up in her slightly narrowed, beautiful eyes.

She previously thought she wasn't someone who admired strength, and that she had her own opinions and the ability to distinguish right from wrong.

Because she is very confident in herself, she feels that she is better than many men and can live independently without relying on men.

In fact, it is true.

However, these circumstances were completely disrupted after they encountered the deep forest...

The usually aloof and proud Qin Yuennan seemed to have been somewhat conquered by Lin Shen at this moment.

"You are so awesome."

Qin Yuennan murmured from the bottom of her heart.

"Lin Shen, I think I've fallen in love with you."

"Didn't you fall in love with me before?"

Lin Shen asked with a smile, then pulled Qin Yuenan from behind him to the front. He found that the aloof and elegant woman's beautiful eyes were already misty with tears, and her cheeks were flushed.

She seemed to be drunk again, but this time the reason wasn't the alcohol, but Lin Shen himself.

"Let's go back to our room."

After Qin Yuennan hugged Lin Shen from the front, her 173cm height meant she had to stand on tiptoe to kiss the man in front of her.

Lin Shen wrapped his arms around the mature woman's slender waist, which could "kill" her, and whispered sweet nothings in her ear.

Why go back to your room?

Lin Shen lowered his head and kissed Qin Yuennan's affectionate face, a half-smile curving his lips.

Ok?
Qin Yuennan's hazy consciousness cleared slightly for a moment, and when she came to her senses, she found herself turned 180 degrees by Lin Shen.

Eh?
Qin Yuennan instinctively gripped the cold floor-to-ceiling window with both hands, and the dim scene before her eyes was suddenly covered by the dazzling lights of the high-rise buildings.

"What a nice view……"

Qin Yuennan murmured, and only when the heat from behind pressed against her did she suddenly realize that something was wrong.

Could it be that Lin Shen wants to stay here?
"no!"

Qin Yuennan struggled to escape from Lin Shen's warm embrace, her flushed face burning hot.

She can accept the living room and the bathroom, but she just can't accept the balcony!

If people outside could see these floor-to-ceiling windows, they might as well say goodbye to their entire lives!

"Nobody will watch it."

Perhaps hearing Qin Yuennan's thoughts, Lin Shen wrapped his arms around her slender waist, pressed his body against her smooth back and rounded buttocks, and whispered in her ear.

"Who do you think will be watching from the 21st floor?"

"But……"

What if there are drones?
What if we had a telescope?
just in case……

Qin Yuennan was about to retort when Lin Shen forcefully grabbed her chin, making her turn around and kiss him.

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late at night.

Zhonghai Lingdi Jiuxu.

The lobby on the first floor of a detached villa was brightly lit.

Clang——!
The bright, powerful sound of the electric guitar would suddenly ring out from time to time, followed by a rhythmic, rapid melody.

At this moment, a girl who was only seventeen or eighteen years old was sitting on the sofa, fiddling with the electric guitar in her hands.

This is the scene that Shen Yun saw after coming downstairs.

She placed the hot milk on the table in front of the girl and said softly with concern.

"Nuonuo, aren't you going to sleep yet? You have things to do tomorrow."

"If you're sleepy, you can go to sleep first."

Xia Nuo said softly, without even raising her head, her eyes only on the electric guitar in her arms.

Seeing her daughter so obsessed with music, Shen Yun felt a headache coming on, but there was nothing she could do.

Although she was quiet and reserved before, she was exceptionally well-behaved and obedient, and would occasionally reveal a beautiful smile.

However, since Shen Yun divorced her ex-husband, Xia Nuo seems to have become a completely different person.

He became less talkative, his grades plummeted, and he even started playing music.

In her own words:

"You can pursue your own happiness, and I can live the life I want."

These words deeply touched Shen Yun, leaving her speechless. In the end, she could only silently support Xia Nuo's hobby.

Fortunately, she seemed to have a good musical talent and was eventually admitted to a music academy.

This can be considered a shot in the arm for Shen Yun, prompting her to unconditionally support Xia Nuo's love of music.

After all, she felt a little guilty towards her daughter, even though the divorce was clearly not her fault.

only……

"You've been playing the piano all this time, and Mom can't sleep."

Shen Yun smoothed the hem of her nightgown and sat down next to Xia Nuo, gently patting her head and asking softly.

"Are you worried about something?"

"..."

Seeing Xia Nuo fall silent, Shen Yun couldn't help but sigh softly.

"You don't want to see Dad tomorrow, do you?" *Buzz!*
Xia Nuo played the electric guitar again, seemingly trying to express her dissatisfaction in this way.

Shen Yun was well aware of this, so she explained softly.

“You’re going to school soon. Letting him see you will put his mind at ease and prevent him from bothering us, mother and daughter, again.”

"Also, I'd like to introduce you to someone else tomorrow."

Shen Yun's face flushed slightly, like a young girl's, and Xia Nuo noticed it as well.

Although she doesn't talk much, it doesn't mean she can't read between the lines.

Judging from Shen Yun's shy micro-expression, Xia Nuo understood everything.

She never expected that her mother, who had closed her heart because of the pain of her previous marriage, would one day accept another man again.

This made Xia Nuo somewhat worried.

Could it be that the other party is just after my mother's money?
"Who is he?"

Xia Hua finally spoke, even taking the initiative to ask a question, which flattered Shen Yun, who quickly introduced her with a smile.

"He...is a really good person!"

"He's handsome, has a great physique, a witty and humorous personality, and although he's young, he's mature and steady in his work, and he's also doing very well in his career!"

"..."

Xia Nuo looked at her mother's slightly excited expression with some speechlessness. It was hard to imagine that a woman who was already forty-two years old would still have such a sweet filter and longing for love, just like a teenage girl.

Have you forgotten how Xia Qingguo betrayed you?

There is no good thing about men!

Xia Nuo narrowed her eyes, her curiosity immediately piqued.

She wanted to see which man dared to drug her mother!
She simply couldn't believe that such a good person existed in the world.

Xia Nuo got up, hung the guitar on the wall, and went upstairs with the milk.

"Wake me up early tomorrow. Goodnight."

"Good night……"

Seeing Xia Nuo suddenly slip away, Shen Yun felt a bitter taste in her mouth.

"well--!"

Shen Yun sighed softly, and after going upstairs, she stood in front of Xia Nuo's door for a long time, raising her right hand again and again, but in the end she still couldn't bring herself to knock.

Finally, she returned to her room, sat on the edge of the bed, and after a moment of absentmindedness, pushed open the wardrobe door.

The room was filled with a dazzling array of clothes.

What should I wear to meet Lin Shen tomorrow?

After some thought, Shen Yun focused her gaze on the depths of the wardrobe.

There was a gift box there, a gift from her best friend for her birthday.

As for what's inside... those who know, know.

Shen Yun thought she would never need it again, but unexpectedly she was able to wear it one more day.

"Let's give Xiao Shen a surprise tomorrow."

Shen Yun opened the gift box, picked up the "rag" inside and stretched it slightly. After testing its elasticity and finding it still wearable, a strong desire gradually gathered in her alluring eyes.

I hope you won't disappoint your aunt...

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Friday, November 2025, 9.

24℃～35℃, sunny, southeast wind level 3, humidity 30%.

「建设银行：您尾号7946的账户于09月04日00:01收入RMB110，000元，当前余额：11，515，000」

Sunac Riverside No. 1 Courtyard, Building 8, Unit 2102.
At 8 a.m., the master bedroom was pitch black.

Jingle Bell--!
The familiar alarm clock rang again.

Lin Shen groggily reached for his phone, and after opening his sleepy eyes, he realized that the ringing phone wasn't his.

So he turned his gaze to his chest.

At this moment, Qin Yuennan was sleeping soundly nestled in his arms, her hands folded in front of her, her profile, even without makeup, was exceptionally beautiful.

Lin Shen felt a surge of warmth in his heart, pinched the mature woman's pretty face, and chuckled softly.

"Nan-jie, your alarm has gone off."

"Just kill him for me!"

Qin Yuennan muttered to herself, which made Lin Shen feel helpless.

"Your phone is with you, I can't reach it."

"So annoying."

After Qin Yuennan said something coquettishly, she was about to look up to get her phone when she suddenly gasped and slapped Lin Shen's arm hard.

You're stepping on my hair!

"Feel sorry."

Lin Shen immediately raised his right arm, and said jokingly.

"It's not my fault, you insisted on letting me cuddle you to sleep yesterday."

"I didn't blame you..."

Qin Yuennan muttered to herself, turned off the alarm, threw her phone aside, and then lay back down in Lin Shen's arms, curling up to find his warm embrace.

This puzzled him slightly.

"You're not going to work anymore?"

"Not going up."

Qin Yuennan buried her head in the blanket like an ostrich, and then muffled sounds came from inside.

"I want to keep sleeping with you~"

"That won't do. You emphasized yesterday that you wanted me to drive you to work."

Lin Shen never expected that the mature and sophisticated woman would suddenly become clingy and even love to act cute.

This made him smile slightly, and he patted the head that was lying on his chest through the blanket.

Seeing that Qin Yuennan was unwilling to get out of bed, he chuckled and tried to scare her.

"If you keep doing that, be careful... I might..."

Whoosh-!
Upon hearing this, Qin Yuennan immediately sat up on the bed in a duck-like position, threw the blanket behind her, and her messy hair with a few stray hairs sticking up, coupled with her embarrassed and annoyed expression, made her look rather disheveled.

"You said you'd support me yesterday! But this morning you were urging me to go to work!"

As she spoke, Qin Yuennan grabbed Lin Shen's hand and bit it hard to vent her dissatisfaction.

Although it looks heavy, it actually applies very little force.

"I have something to do today."

"what's up?"

Qin Yuennan immediately hugged Lin Shen's hand tightly, her expression wary, and stared intently into his eyes.

"You've been cheating on me with other girls?"

"how could it be possible!"

Lin Shen also sat up from the bed and rubbed Qin Yuenan's head teasingly.

"Your husband has to go on business, otherwise how will he support you?"

"Who's your wife...?"

Qin Yuennan mumbled with a slightly flushed face, then leaned down and lightly kissed Lin Shen's neck, deepening the hickey she had left the night before, as if declaring her ownership.

After doing all that, Qin Yuennan got up and went to the bathroom to wash up.

However, instead of using the new toothbrush she had prepared, she simply grabbed Lin Shen's and used it.

Toothbrush, tooth mug, face wash, towel... nothing was spared, not a single one was considered undesirable.

This surprised Lin Shen when he saw it.

He clearly remembered that Qin Yuennan had a certain degree of mysophobia.

This gesture warmed his heart, but then he heard the older woman complain.

"You have so few skincare products, and no makeup either."

Do you think my face needs skincare?

Lin Shen chuckled softly.

"Also, thankfully I don't have any cosmetics at home, otherwise some people would be jumping up and down questioning me."

Do you think I'm that easily jealous?

Qin Yuennan looked at Lin Shen provocatively, but when she met his smiling gaze, she immediately looked away guiltily.

"Then I'll buy you some skincare products to keep at home next time. Even if you have great skin, guys should still take care of it."

"Then just move in here..."

"no!"

The thought of how Lin Shen had tormented her to the point of despair last night only strengthened Qin Yuennan's resolve not to live with him.

If this continues every day, we'll drown in it sooner or later!

After washing up, Qin Yuening left the bathroom, changed her clothes, and prepared to go out with Lin Shen.

Since she didn't have any cosmetics at home, she went to work with a completely bare face today.

However, for someone as naturally beautiful as Qin Yuennan, there is almost no difference between wearing makeup and not wearing makeup.

It even has an added sense of purity, like a lotus emerging from clear water.

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8:40 AM, China World Trade Center.

I was a little late for work because I was delayed buying breakfast on the way.

However, Qin Yuennan didn't care at all. She even lingered with Lin Shen in the underground parking lot for a while before getting out of the car and taking the elevator upstairs.

She was just acting all cute and affectionate in front of her boyfriend, but the moment she walked into the company, her expression instantly turned aloof and indifferent.

The clattering sound of her high heels on the ground gave her an aura of a decisive and powerful businesswoman.

Of course, this was Qin Yuennan's usual practice, and the employees of Chongyou were already used to it, so they didn't pay much attention when greeting her.

Her bare face, however, sparked a lot of speculation and discussion.

"President Qin's skin is so good! She looks so beautiful even without makeup!"

"Seriously, if I had her looks, I'd be looking down on people."

……

Conference room on the 4th floor.

Sun Mingli was about to adjourn the meeting when the door was suddenly pushed open with a bang.

Upon seeing that the person who entered was Qin Yuennan, she frowned slightly, tapped the table, and coldly reprimanded her.

"Director Qin, I told you there would be a meeting today and you were late. Do you not respect company rules?"

"As a company leader, how can you set a good example for your employees with such a lazy and casual attitude towards work? Go back and write a self-criticism and submit it! Also, reflect on your recent work issues!"

After hearing Sun Mingli's blunt rebuke, no one present dared to breathe loudly.

After all, everyone is well aware of the conflict between her and Qin Yuennan, so speaking at this time would be tantamount to courting death!
"..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yuennan remained indifferent and calm. She then slowly walked to Sun Mingli, took out a "report" from her bosom, and gently placed it on the table, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"Manager Sun, this is my 'self-criticism'."

?

Sun Mingli looked down and was stunned.

Resignation letter?

(End of this chapter)