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Chapter 179 Swimming Pool Rental and Property Purchase

Chapter 179 Swimming Pool Rental and Property Purchase (6k Combined)

Upon seeing the note, Lin Shen smiled knowingly, his heart suddenly touched.

Senior Jiang Wan is indeed very gentle!

Lin Shen carefully folded the note and put it in his pocket. After finishing the breakfast Jiang Wan had bought, he also helped her tidy up the table.

He had originally intended to clean the room, since he had made a mess of the house last night.

But there's absolutely no need for him to do that.

It seems Jiang Wan got up early and had already taken care of the cleaning.

Sweep and mop the floor, wash old bed sheets, throw away the trash...

Things were handled very well.

This saved Lin Shen a lot of trouble.

So he slowly went downstairs, got into his car, and contacted Gu Wanqing, thinking he would accompany her to explore Shanghai today.

However, she politely declined.

[Gu Wanqing: No need, Brother Lin Shen, I'll just go shopping with my parents. You go ahead with your work. Thank you so much for yesterday's registration and accommodation arrangements, mua~()]
"Pfft——!"

Lin Shen couldn't help but laugh out loud every time he saw the emoticons Gu Wanqing sent him.

This girl is so cute!

Since Gu Wanqing didn't need him, Lin Shen drove his Jaguar XFL home and had the security guard deliver the package to his door.

The swimming gear he ordered arrived today.

To accomplish his goal of promoting physical health, Lin Shen went to great lengths this time, conducting thorough research.

Top-of-the-line competition swimming goggles, priced around 2000, even have built-in sensors that can display swimming data via a mobile app.

These training-grade triangle swim trunks, priced around 3000, are a collaboration with Olympic athletes and feature high-tech fabrics designed to minimize water resistance and muscle vibration.

Bone conduction headphones around 2000 RMB with excellent waterproof performance.

In addition, there are some miscellaneous items, including a wet and dry swimming bag, towels, swimming caps, and so on.

This whole set of swimming gear must have cost close to ten thousand yuan.

However, for Lin Shen, it was just a piece of cake.

Don't worry about whether you can complete the mission yet; you need to prepare your equipment first.

After packing up, Lin Shen went downstairs with his swimming bag on his back and booked the nearest professional-grade water sports center online.

Oriental Indoor Swimming Pool

The ticket price alone is several hundred yuan.

Lin Shen considered that there were too many children in ordinary swimming pools, and the water quality was not good.

He was afraid that these factors would affect his swimming performance, so he chose a slightly upscale and quiet place.

"Hello sir, the morning is our members-only time. If you would like to go swimming, you can become a member first."

Oh?
Upon arriving at the destination, Lin Shen's eyes lit up when he heard what the receptionist said.

Just what I want!
There are expected to be even fewer people during member hours!
How do I become a member?

"We have public members and high-end VIP exclusive members."

The receptionist greeted Lin Shen with a smile as she introduced him to the staff.

"Public members can enjoy monthly, quarterly, and annual memberships, and enjoy multiple benefits."

"High-end VIP members will have access to an exclusive champion training area, and we will also provide an intelligent training system, priority access to private coaching sessions, rehabilitation training, and private sessions, etc."

Private venue?

Upon hearing these two words, Lin Shen's eyes lit up.

"Can we book the entire venue now?"

"of course!"

Seeing that Lin Shen seemed to want to become a high-end VIP member, the receptionist immediately smiled and became even more respectful than before.

"On weekdays, you can book the entire venue exclusively from 9 am to 11 am, and on weekends it's from 7 am to 9 am."

Is it 9 PM at the latest...?

Lin Shen glanced at the time on his phone and realized it was already 9:30.

Upon seeing this, the receptionist immediately added.

"Actually, there aren't many people in the champion training area unless you book the entire venue!"

"Then I'll join."

Lin Shen's decisiveness made the receptionist overjoyed.

After all, he decided to join without even asking about the price, so he must be a big customer!

"Sir, would you please sit on that sofa over there and wait a moment? Our manager will come over shortly to verify your capital and conduct an interview with you."

Capital verification?

This was something Lin Shen really hadn't expected.

Why make swimming so complicated?

"How much capital is required to join?"

"For an individual annual card, you only need to have assets totaling around five million."

Only five million...

Lin Shen curled his lip in disdain.

You've made it so complicated; I thought the barrier to entry would be much higher.

Is this the result?
Lin Shen sat on the sofa with his eyes closed, resting. Soon after, a manager in a suit and tie jogged over with a warm and bright smile on his face.

"Hello sir! I'm Yang, the lobby manager here. May I ask your surname?"

"Forest."

"Hello, Mr. Lin!"

After shaking hands warmly with Lin Shen, Manager Yang sat on the opposite sofa and smiled apologetically.

"Did our staff just explain the capital verification process to you?"

"said."

Lin Shen took out his phone, opened the China Construction Bank app, and showed it to Manager Yang.

When the eight-digit number appeared on his face, he was first taken aback, then his smile became even more obsequious and polite.

"Thank you for your support of our Oriental Swimming Club! Our annual membership card is 38800 yuan."

"After joining, you can purchase our ten-session private coaching package at a 50% discount. The coaching team consists of provincial-level coaches."

"In addition, we will give you a year of free maintenance for your competition-grade equipment. If you are a swimming beginner, this service can be changed to free private lessons that will teach you until you learn."

"I can swim."

Lin Shen waved his hand, his tone seemingly a little impatient.

"Hurry up and sign it, or the whole morning will be gone."

"Ok!"

Seeing that Lin Shen agreed so readily, Manager Yang didn't push the deal any further and signed the contract with him directly.

After everything was settled, I handed him the exclusive VIP bracelet.

"Mr. Lin, the VIP changing room is over there. For private lessons, you need to book a day in advance, so today, it might be..."

"unnecessary."

Lin Shen interrupted Manager Yang and got up to go to the VIP changing room.

Each member has access to a spacious lounge and shower room with good privacy.

After Lin Shen took off his clothes and changed into his swimming gear, he suddenly discovered something extremely embarrassing.

That means his big dragon can no longer be hidden!
Professional-grade training swim trunks, designed to reduce water resistance, certainly won't have any anti-embarrassment features.

Therefore, this made Lin Shen feel somewhat embarrassed.

"Can I wear this outside?"

Lin Shen stood in front of the full-length mirror, quietly admiring his strong and well-defined chest and abdominal muscles, as well as the clearly defined bulges.

Finally, he sighed softly and walked out of the locker room.

Fortunately, the huge swimming pool with more than a dozen lanes seemed incredibly spacious, and there were only a handful of people in the champion training area.

After Lin Shen put on his VIP wristband, he walked over and started warming up by the pool.

Make circles with your arms and rotate your neck.

Move your joints and activate your muscles.

Because Lin Shen had taken the cardiopulmonary vitality drug and vitality body lotion in advance, the fatigue from his intimate moments with Jiang Wan last night had completely subsided, and his physical condition was at its peak.

"call--!"

After warming up, Lin Shen let out a long sigh of relief and then brought up his personal panel.

【Physique: 89/90】

[Spirit: 84/85]

Kidney Strength: 90/91

【Charm: 89】

Height: 182.5cm; Weight: 81kg

After confirming that there were no problems, Lin Shen tried swimming a few laps.

Adapt to the water temperature and become familiar with the movements.

Almost fully prepared, Lin Shen put on his swimming goggles, took a deep breath, and plunged into the water.

Although breaststroke isn't the fastest swimming stroke, it's great for stamina!
Lin Shen's well-developed leg muscles and excellent body coordination made him feel like a fish in water, and he was exceptionally skilled even though he hadn't swum in a long time.

If you lack skill, make up for it with ability.

A 90% physical condition is no joke.

For the first five laps in the 50-meter lane, Lin Shen didn't feel tired at all; swimming was very easy.

However, the next five rounds are more challenging.

As the forest deepened, the frequency of breathing increased, and the treading motion slowed down.

Fortunately, he persevered and completed ten laps of the 1,000-meter swim.

The final time was 14 minutes and 46 seconds.

so close!

Lin Shen breathed a sigh of relief, then took out his phone after bracing himself against the edge of the pool.

It almost didn't finish!

[Challenge: Swim 1000 meters within 15 minutes (Completed).]

[Reward: Sports and Health lv.13→lv.14]

[Exercise effectiveness increased by 180% → 190%]

[Reward Item: Bone Density Calcium Tablet *1]

[Challenge: Complete a half marathon within 100 minutes.]

One hundred minutes?
Half marathon?

Lin Shen sat by the pool, looking at the new challenges presented by the sports and health program with a surprised expression.

It's important to know that the standard distance for a half marathon is around 21 kilometers.

If you want to finish within 100 minutes, your pace must be at least 5 minutes per kilometer.

This speed is almost at the level of a second-level athlete.

So you want me to take on that challenge?

Lin Shen clicked his tongue twice, his competitive spirit stirred within him.

Perhaps it's worth a try!
When a nearby city hosts a marathon, I can sign up and try participating.

Lin Shen pondered for a moment, then clicked on the bone density calcium tablet. [Effects: Increases bone density, slows bone aging, reduces the occurrence of fractures and cracks, and increases blood calcium levels.]

Sure enough it is so!

Just from the name, Lin Shen knew the effect of this prop.

Unlike bone-strengthening calcium tablets, its main function is to increase bone density.

This is quite important for physical health.

Just as Lin Shen was quietly studying the new prop, a gentle voice suddenly asked him.

"Hello handsome young man, are you the personal trainer I booked for today?"

Personal trainer?

Lin Shen looked up and saw that the person who had struck up a conversation with him was a beautiful mature woman with a good figure.

She looked to be in her thirties and was wearing a burgundy one-piece swimsuit.

She has a full bottom and a slim waist, with graceful leg curves and firm muscles, which suggests she exercises by swimming regularly.

Her skin was fair, and her well-maintained face wore a mature and charming smile.

Her facial features are very distinctive.

She has full, thick lips and outward-pointing eyes, but her face shape is rather round.

He has a kind of Japanese first-time teacher vibe, also known as the "airplane face".

No need for many actions; a few glances and subtle facial expressions are enough to make a man irresistible and filled with sexual tension.

This allowed Lin Shen to give her a good impression.

His approach to flirting was so crude that it reminded him of Irea, who was far away in Germany.

She also took the initiative to chat with Lin Shen when he was jogging.

Now I'm being approached by people while swimming.

Handsome guys really do have an advantage in this world...

Lin Shen muttered to himself, his expression full of apology.

"Sorry, I'm not the coach, you've mistaken me for someone else."

"Aren't you the coach?"

The mature and beautiful woman seemed quite surprised.

"I saw you swim several laps in the pool just now, at least a kilometer, right?"

"Ah."

"May I ask how long it took?"

"15."

1,000 meters in 15 minutes?

This pace left the mature woman stunned, and she exclaimed in amazement.

"Wow, that's amazing! You're almost at the level of a professional coach! Would you mind teaching me a thing or two?"

"inconvenient."

Lin Shen refused outright, showing no respect whatsoever to the beautiful mature woman.

After all, he already has enough women around him, and he's already struggling to keep up with them, so how could he possibly add more?
I might as well just lie on top of women every day!
This kind of life is meaningless.

"I still have something to do, so I'll leave first."

Lin Shen stood up to say goodbye, but then noticed that the beautiful mature woman, who had looked somewhat disappointed, suddenly had her eyes light up and her alluring eyes widened instantly.

Because she witnessed Lin Shen's astonishing strength.

A strong, muscular chest and abdomen is inherently irresistible to women.

Lin Shen noticed that the beautiful mature woman's gaze was gradually becoming unfocused, so he quickly turned around and ran away, muttering to himself.

It seems I need to take better care of myself when I go out in the future.

"Eh……"

The beautiful mature woman originally wanted to call out to Lin Shen, but seeing how hurriedly he was leaving, she thought he might really have something urgent to attend to.

She then took out her phone and excitedly shared it with her best friend.

[Song Ya: Ah Yun! I have something to tell you. I ran into a really handsome guy at the swimming pool today. He looked like a celebrity, had a great physique, and most importantly, he was very "big"! (Hehe)]
[Ah Yun: Did you go to the swimming pool to flirt with young men again?]
[Song Ya: What do you mean by flirting? I just came to swim and happened to run into you. Besides, you're criticizing me? You have a boyfriend more than ten years younger than you, and you're glowing with happiness, so why can't I?]
[Song Ya: Besides, I failed at striking up a conversation. Why don't you teach me how to talk to young people these days?]
[Ah Yun: Wear something a little bit revealing.]
[Song Ya: Swimsuits aren't even S-size yet? I think my figure is alright, and I'm not bad-looking, but people still aren't interested in me.]
[Ayun: That means you're not their type. Take your time, you'll find someone suitable eventually. Try your luck at bars and gyms. If all else fails, take your BMW M5 for a spin around the university area. I don't believe any male college student can resist its allure.]
[Song Ya: I don't have time! I'm so busy with work. By the way, how did you find your boyfriend amidst all that?]
[Ah Yun: I met him when I was selling my house. I fell in love with him at first sight. We got to know each other better over time, and with a little physical flirting, I won him over quite easily.]
[Song Ya: That's great! Why don't you share it with me? Don't always keep it all to yourself!]
[Ah Yun: I was just sharing this with you, I don't even know what grade I am.]
[Song Ya: Huh? Your boyfriend is such a womanizer? And you're still willing to be with him? With your assets of over 100 million, what handsome male model couldn't you find?]
[Ayun: Have you ever seen a male model who works for at least two hours straight? And without any breaks, not to mention he's way more handsome and has a better physique than the average male model.]
[Song Ya: Don't brag! Anyone can brag, two hours at the very least. Unless you let me try it and verify it for you, I don't believe you.]
[Ah Yun: I can hear you calculating through the phone! Forget it, my agreement is useless. He has his own opinions, and he's surrounded by women; I'd have to wait in line.]
[Song Ya: Then I really want to see what kind of charm your young boyfriend has that makes you willingly become a mistress.]
[Ah Yun: When he has time, I'll let you meet him and see just how outstanding he is. Oh, by the way, I have a question for you. Have you ever thought about changing the direction of your toy manufacturing business? For example, switching from making toys for people to making toys for pets?]
Making pet toys?
Song Ya was momentarily stunned, and at that moment, her swimming coach arrived.

[Song Ya: Let's talk about this another day. We can discuss it later.]
[Ah Yun: Okay, think about it.]
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12 o'clock noon.

After leaving the Oriental Indoor Swimming Pool, Lin Shen grabbed a quick lunch at a random restaurant and then contacted the real estate agent he had been looking at in the afternoon.

He wanted to get Lin Ping to move as soon as possible.

After all, the environment of the Xingfuli community where she currently lives is too poor, and it is too far from the Xinxing Kindergarten where An'an goes to school.

Once the cat cafe gets busy, it's hard to balance family and work.

So Lin Shen asked an agent to help him find a neighborhood located between a cat cafe and a kindergarten.

Anxi Garden.

It is a residential community mainly consisting of low-rise buildings.

It boasts a high basic green coverage rate, ample parking spaces, and is close to a subway station and shopping mall, making it a very good location.

However, the price of a 62-square-meter apartment is half that of Xingfuli, with a monthly rent of about 7,000 yuan.

Given Lin Ping's personality, she definitely wouldn't want to live in a place like this.

But as her sugar daddy, Lin Shen planned to build a love nest for his lover.

Canaries look even better in high-end birdcages!

Moreover, Lin Shen really liked the cute and well-behaved An An and wanted to take care of her as she grew up.

So he followed the agent to room 1203 in building 5.

Upon entering, Lin Shen discovered that the room had a classic layout of two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, and was fully furnished with furniture such as a refrigerator and air conditioner.

It's very convenient to move in immediately.

"That's it."

After browsing for about ten minutes, Lin Shen got tired of looking around and directly signed a six-month rental contract with the agent.

After paying, he discovered that he could actually get reimbursed!

[You provided accommodation for your lover's daughter, An'an, in accordance with her wishes, and therefore you have received a cashback of 21000 yuan.]

「建设银行：您尾号7946的账户于09月06日15:30收入RMB 21，000元，当前余额：12，700，000」

Does this work too?
Lin Shen was slightly taken aback, silently muttering to himself.

If renting is an option, then buying a car is also an option, right?

Lin Ping always rides an electric bike to pick up and drop off An'an from school, but it would be very inconvenient if they went to places that are too far away.

In addition, she has been worried about Shennan Cat Cafe recently.

Interviewing employees, supervising renovations, operating accounts, receiving goods...

There are many small and tedious tasks, making the work quite arduous.

Therefore, Lin Shen plans to arrange a car for Lin Ping as a reward.

As for brands, it's easy to choose; BYD is fine.

Firstly, it's inconvenient to register a blue license plate in Shanghai, as you have to compete for a number. The best option would be a hybrid or electric vehicle.

Secondly, BYD's quality on trams is quite good, and the prices are reasonable.

The brand's added value might be slightly lower.

However, Lin Ping has a rather low-key and reserved personality, so she doesn't need these things.

If it were a "green tea" type (a term for a manipulative, unattractive woman), she'd probably need at least a BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Audi (BBA).

After leaving Anxi Garden and parting ways with the real estate agent, Lin Shen planned to visit BYD's 4S store later.

However, at that moment, he noticed that a shop in the opposite community business district was available for rent.

The store's name is even a dog cafe!

Oh?
Lin Shen's mind stirred slightly, and he used DiDe's industrial planning tool to check it out.

【Name: Angel Smile Dog Cafe】

Location: Xuhui District

Area: 108㎡

【所需费用：地产购买500万、装修以及设备：30万、首批进货20万、人员工资15万、营销以及宠物喂养：30万，共计595万】

Net profit: 6/month

ROI: 40%

[Future Development Direction: To form a chain of stores under the Shennan Pet Club, together with cat cafes.]

[Summary: The dog cafe has been converted into a branch of Shennan Pet Club, which will not only reduce customer traffic at the main store but also expand the customer base of dog lovers.]

"Based on the property rights plan, we also believe this store has potential."

Lin Shen thought of his task with the payment app, so he walked to the front of the Angel Smile dog cafe and dialed the contact number posted on the roller shutter.

The voice on the other end of the phone was that of a middle-aged man, who sounded very honest and kind.

"Hello, who are you looking for?"

"Are you the owner of Angel Smile Dog Cafe?"

Lin Shen chuckled softly.

“I see this is the contact information written on your roller shutter.”

"Yes!"

The middle-aged man's voice was full of anticipation.

Are you planning to rent my shop?

"It's not a lease."

Lin Shen smiled slightly.

"I want to buy the whole store."

"..."