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Chapter 196 Marathon and Mission (6k words combined)

"Wow--!"

The top of Mount Tai.

As the sun rose, all the tourists on the mountaintop gasped in amazement, as if the chill they felt had been completely dispelled.

This is a feeling of being moved by the instinct of life, and also the most direct awe of the power of nature.

Lin Shen and Qin Yuennan were the same, their eyes gleaming with an unusual light.

Amidst the swirling clouds, the deep orange sunrise was exceptionally magnificent, stirring the heart with awe.

If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes, you would hardly imagine that such a magnificent and spectacular sight exists in this world.

Indeed, once you have money, the best thing to do is travel everywhere!

Go and see what the world you live in really looks like!

Lin Shen was filled with mixed emotions, seemingly having long forgotten his main reason for climbing the mountain—it was merely to complete Di De's mission.

Although the sunrise was beautiful, the view was slightly obstructed due to the large number of people around.

Even Qin Yuennan, who is 172cm tall, had to stand on tiptoe to look out, and couldn't help but complain.

"How come everyone is so tall!"

Seeing this, Lin Shen decisively squatted down and said excitedly.

"Come on! Sit on my shoulders!"

what?
Qin Yuennan paused, seemingly hesitant.

"Isn't this not good?"

"There's nothing wrong with it. Hurry up, the sun will be fully up in a bit."

"..."

Faced with Lin Shen's enthusiastic invitation, Qin Yuenan pondered for a moment, but finally bit her lip and straddled his shoulders and the back of his neck like a child, being carried up with a surprised "Eh!"

In an instant, the field of vision suddenly opened up, as if a video had been played in a clean version.

This made Qin Yuening's beautiful eyes shine, and she was deeply moved.

However, since it was her first time doing this, she felt a little shy and didn't last long before patting Lin Shen's head to signal him to put her down.

"Thank you."

After regaining her footing, Qin Yuennan tightly hugged Lin Shen's arm and asked subconsciously.

"I'm not heavy, am I?"

"It's not heavy, it's not heavy."

Lin Shen pretended to stretch his neck.

"You're too nervous, you're squeezing me so tightly it hurts a little."

"I'll crush you to death!"

Qin Yuennan blushed and scolded him shyly, then wrapped her arms around Lin Shen's neck, stood on tiptoe, and kissed her beloved passionately under the golden morning light.

She didn't know how she mustered the courage to do such a shameful thing in front of so many people.

But when emotions run deep, people are bound to do some bold things.

Lin Shen was stunned for a moment, then wrapped one arm around Qin Yuennan's slender waist, savored the sweetness between her lips and teeth before letting go and teasing her.

Why are you being so proactive?

"no?"

"Of course! Absolutely!"

Seeing Lin Shen's silly, cheerful expression, Qin Yuenan gave a soft snort and muttered something under her breath.

"Let's put a perfect end to this trip, shall we head down the mountain?"

"Ah."

Lin Shen glanced at the time; it was 5:30.

Although there were still two and a half hours until the marathon started, I was still quite nervous because I needed to prepare in advance to get there.

So Lin Shen chose the fastest way down the mountain.

He first took Qin Yuennan to the Peach Blossom Spring Cableway Station and took the cableway down the mountain.

Because there were many tourists, it took about twenty minutes to get a seat.

As the two glided through the clouds, they could overlook the beautiful and magnificent scenery of the entire back mountain, which inspired awe.

However, Qin Yuennan seemed to have long lost interest in appreciating the scenery.

I climbed the mountain all night and only slept for less than an hour.

Exhausted, she nestled in Lin Shen's arms and dozed off on the way down the mountain.

The delicate fragrance of her hair kept wafting into Lin Shen's nose, making him unable to resist taking a few sniffs. He then tightened his right arm around the aloof and elegant woman's body.

Wonderful!

After getting off the cable car, Lin Shen bought shuttle bus tickets within the scenic area and took Qin Yuennan directly to the visitor center.

The hotel's shuttle had been waiting there for quite some time.

Compared to the surrounding taxis and buses, the all-black Rolls-Royce Phantom was particularly eye-catching.

Because Baosheng Hotel has a partnership with the Taishan Scenic Area, it provides its guests with this high-quality and convenient service.

However, it is also very expensive.

But this didn't matter to Lin Shen. He put his arm around Qin Yuennan and got into the car before returning to the hotel.

Room 1302.

As soon as she entered the room, Qin Yuennan collapsed onto the bed, looking completely exhausted.

Seeing this, Lin Shen smiled knowingly, patted her shapely buttocks, and whispered in her ear.

"You go get some sleep, I'm going to participate in a marathon."

"Hmm~"

From under the covers came Qin Yuennan's weak, muffled groans, which quickly turned into soft panting.

Seeing this, Lin Shen didn't disturb her too much, but went to the bathroom to change his clothes.

Actually, he was very tired, especially his legs, which felt like they were filled with lead and he couldn't lift them.

The soles of my feet were in excruciating pain.

Although Lin Shen has high physical attributes, it doesn't mean that he can be energetic and participate in a marathon after climbing Mount Tai.

Even Superman wouldn't dare to schedule his trip like this!
However, Lin Shen dared to do so because he had a cheat code.

"call--!"

After taking off his clothes, Lin Shen stood in front of the full-length mirror and let out a long sigh of relief. Then he took out various props.

He first applied the revitalizing body lotion all over his body, especially using more on his legs.

A moment later, the sore calf muscles returned to normal, and the pain in the soles of the feet completely disappeared.

It's as if the physical strain of climbing mountains doesn't exist at all!
Lin Shen tried jumping twice on the spot, and felt his previously tired body reach its peak again.

Not bad!

Does this count as cheating?

Lin Shen thought about it and felt that he was just returning to normal to participate in the competition, so it shouldn't count.

So he used two other props without any qualms.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation agents are responsible for improving breathing efficiency during running.

Focusing on the small pills allowed Lin Shen to immerse himself in running, unaffected by external influences.

Snapped--!
Lin Shen splashed his face with cool water to wash away his mental fatigue.

He looked at the nearly exhausted props and couldn't help but sigh softly.

I have to do the tasks again to accumulate points.

After rousing himself, Lin Shen began to put on his gear.

He first pinned the bib number he had received in advance to the front of his clothes, and then firmly tied the timing chip to his shoelaces.

Finally, apply sunscreen.

After all preparations were complete, Lin Shen left the hotel and headed to the starting point of the marathon.

Daishi International Convention and Exhibition Center.

Because the relevant departments had planned the roads in advance, the hotel's vehicles had to take a detour.

Eight o'clock in the morning.

International Convention and Exhibition Center.

The main road in front of the gate was already crowded with contestants, and various service vehicles and onlookers were scattered around.

The overall atmosphere of the marathon was excellent.

After arriving at the destination, Lin Shen first put the extra items into the storage bag and handed them over to the staff of the storage cart for safekeeping.

Then I went to the toilet, warmed up, and waited quietly for the game to begin.

To be honest, Lin Shen was inevitably a little nervous about participating in such a large-scale marathon event for the first time.

He was afraid he wouldn't even be able to finish half the race, which would be incredibly embarrassing.

Hopefully, we can complete the mission.

Lin Shen gathered in Zone D and was ready. He took a deep breath and cleared his mind and heart.

Eight o'clock in the morning.

boom--!
As the starting gun fired, the once silent crowd began to move forward in a massive surge.

The cheers from the surroundings filled my ears, making me feel excited.

However, because he was focused on the effects of the pills, Lin Shen was not affected by these external factors and continued to proceed at his own pace.

4 minutes 40 seconds.

This is the pace that Lin Shen planned.

Because at this pace, a half marathon can be completed in under 100 minutes.

Lin Shen wasn't aiming for speed; after all, it was his first time participating in a marathon, and as long as he could finish, he would consider it a success.

"call--!"

Lin Shen adjusted his breathing, left the starting point, and walked along Taishan Avenue and Tianpinghu Road.

The scenery along the way was beautiful, with the shimmering lake reflecting the skyscrapers, a perfect blend of nature and modernity.

The fundamental reason why a city holds a marathon is to promote its hometown.

Therefore, in addition to safety considerations, the most important factor in track planning is the scenery along the route.

Showcasing the beauty of the city to participants is the essence of a marathon.

However, Lin Shen didn't have time to appreciate these things.

I don't know if it's because the props are so powerful, or because my physical abilities have been greatly enhanced during this period.

For the first five kilometers, Lin Shen felt no fatigue at all; in fact, he found it easier and easier to run, just like taking a stroll.

In a comfortable outdoor temperature, breathing is even, and there is a slight sweat on the forehead.

This is the healthiest running condition.

So Lin Shen slowed his pace by ten seconds and found that after another five kilometers, he was still in great shape.

When did I become so strong?
Lin Shen was somewhat surprised by his own strength.

You know, he used to be exhausted after running just five kilometers.

Now, after ten kilometers, I'm not even out of breath, except for some water I drank along the way.

Maybe I can finish the full marathon this time!

A faint sense of excitement was burning within Lin Shen.

After running the half marathon at a pace of 4 minutes and 30 seconds per kilometer, he realized that his condition had not deteriorated much, so he decided to persevere and complete the whole race!
Since I've come all this way, I might as well give it a try!

"call--!"

Thirty kilometers later, Lin Shen's breathing became rapid.

My calves are sore, my thighs are numb, and I'm also experiencing waves of throbbing pain in my lower back.

Clearly, his body had reached its first major hurdle.

Once you can get over it, you can enter a second breathing state, which makes your running state more stable.

Rush!
Lin Shen gritted his teeth and persevered.

After completing the 40-kilometer run, he was covered in sweat, and his face was slightly flushed from the long workout.

However, Lin Shen endured the burning sensation in his chest and the soreness in his legs, and finally persevered to finish the entire marathon!

Time taken: 3 hours, 12 minutes, and 48 seconds. "Whoosh—!"

The moment he crossed the finish line, Lin Shen was finally able to breathe out the breath he had been holding in.

The cheers of the crowd seemed to fade away, and besides the exhaustion, a refreshing and invigorating sensation lingered throughout my body.

Lin Shen continued walking for a while, slowing down his exercise, and couldn't help but feel excited and joyful after completing the challenge.

He never dared to imagine that he could run a full marathon of more than 40 kilometers.

Now, he has also trampled this life goal under his feet!
In the future, even more challenges await him!

Cool!
Lin Shen clenched his fists, eager to share his excitement with others.

He looked around and spotted an unexpected figure in the crowd.

"Lin Shen!"

Qin Yuennan, who was standing in the front row of the audience, waved and called out, which surprised Lin Shen slightly.

He approached and asked curiously.

"Weren't you sleeping at the hotel? Why are you waiting for me at the finish line?"

"Because I want to see you."

Qin Yuennan's reason was pure and simple.

Just because of the three words "I want to see you," I can drag my tired body and wait for the person I love most under the midday sun.

She even took the initiative to hug Lin Shen's neck, and her usually aloof tone sounded somewhat soft and cute because of her exhaustion.

"You're amazing! You just finished hiking and you still managed to run a full marathon. Aren't you tired?"

"good."

Lin Shen smiled gently, his heart filled with a deep warmth.

However, he did not hug Qin Yuennan back, but instead whispered a reminder.

I was sweating a lot.

"fine."

Qin Yuennan, who is usually very particular about cleanliness, seemed not to care at all whether Lin Shen was sweaty or not, and continued to hold him tightly around the neck.

This left him feeling quite helpless.

"It's too hot, why don't you loosen your grip a bit?"

"you hate me?"

"I didn't mean that."

Lin Shen quickly explained, which made Qin Yuennan's lips curl up slightly. After successfully playing the prank, she let go of him, handed him a bottle of water, and used a towel to wipe his sweat.

"Thanks for your hard work."

"It's not hard."

The couple's intimate interaction drew envy from the other competitors who had just finished their match.

This kid is so lucky!
After the competition, a beautiful woman actually brought me water and wiped my sweat!?
They're both runners, so how come he has a girlfriend?
"Let's go."

Amidst envious glances from those around them, Lin Shen took Qin Yuennan's hand and together they went to the work area to collect their finisher's medal, supplies, and a bag for storing their clothes.

Afterward, he did some stretching in an open space to fully relax his sore muscles before returning to the hotel to shower and change.

At noon, Lin Shen took Qin Yuennan to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Baosheng Hotel to replenish their depleted energy.

Hot dishes featuring both Chinese and Western cuisine, primarily sweet and sour carp and roast beef; specialty staple foods, mainly handmade dumplings and Ganoderma lucidum stewed chicken soup.
There's also a wide variety of desserts available, such as Häagen-Dazs ice cream and matcha mousse.

Overall, the dishes were very good; they were the kind of "pretty meal" that Lin Shen liked.

At least we can eat our fill!
In the afternoon, the two boarded a high-speed train and embarked on their return journey, accompanied by a private car from the hotel.

As soon as she got in the car, Qin Yuennan reclined the seat and put on an eye mask, ready to sleep.

After all, I hadn't had a proper rest all day.

Seeing this, Lin Shen didn't disturb him. Instead, he opened his phone and, while working, checked the progress of his cracked app's tasks.

[Low Morality (Beautiful Countryside Version):]

[Upgrade Task: Visit Mount Tai, the most revered of the Five Sacred Mountains (Completed).]

[Reward: Level 20 → Level 21]

[Reward: The startup fund accumulated each time you pass the red dot has increased from 40 to 50, currently totaling 3000 million]

[Reward: Industry Scratch-off Ticket *1]

[Task: Visit Sanya.]

what?
Lin Shen was completely stunned when he saw that the accumulated startup fund had reached 30 million.

When did we get so many?
If we calculate based on the 40 increase per red dot, then at least fifty checkpoints would be required.

hiss--!
They seem about the same?

Lin Shen felt that he had been running around a lot lately and might have inadvertently checked in at many red dots in various places.

Good thing!
Lin Shen felt a surge of excitement welling up inside him.

Not only did the 30 million yuan startup fund bring him a pleasant surprise, but there was also an industry-wide scratch-off lottery!
Judging from the name, this sounds like a great reward!
Lin Shen decisively clicked on the industry scratch card and discovered that it required location restrictions.

So I chose Shanghai.

【Meow Planet】

Location: YP District, Shanghai

[Structure: Full acquisition. Please contact the store manager at any time to sign the contract.]

???

Another cat cafe!
Lin Shen internally ranted.

He thought that randomized industrial scratch cards could finally break free from the limitations of the pet industry, but it turned out to be the same thing!
"well--!"

Lin Shen sighed softly, then went online to look up the cat cafe called "Meow Star," and his eyes suddenly lit up.

Because this cat cafe is a whopping 200 square meters!

Moreover, it's located in the most expensive area of ​​YP District—Wujiaochang!

The total value must exceed ten million!

"It looks like we can change the location of the main store in the future."

Lin Shen's frustration vanished, and he happily accepted this third property under his name.

Immediately, he turned off low-quality content and turned on exercise and health.

[Sports and Health:]

[Challenge: Complete a half marathon within 100 minutes (Already Completed).]

[Reward: Sports and Health lv.14→lv.15]

[Reward: Exercise effectiveness increased by 150% → 200%]

[Reward: Random attribute *3]

[Challenge: Jump rope 1000 times within half an hour.]

Random attributes?
Lin Shen was quite excited because he hadn't received this reward in a long time.

After all, the body is the capital of revolution!

Lin Shen immediately clicked on the attributes, and this time the distribution was very even.

One can obtain one of the following: mental strength, physical condition, or kidney strength.

【Physique: 70/92】

[Spirit: 70/87]

Kidney Strength: 70/92

【Charm: 90】

Height: 183cm; Weight: 82kg

"My health has been really bad lately..."

Looking at his own attributes, which weren't even at full strength, Lin Shen murmured, feeling it was time to take a good rest.

But not recently.

Because Shennan Pet Shop will be having its soft opening tomorrow, Lin Shen needs to be there for at least a day to oversee the business and see how it goes.

"Hope everything goes well."

Lin Shen stared blankly at the scenery rushing past the window, then, like Qin Yuennan, he reclined his seat, put on his eye mask, and rested to relax his tired body and mind.

6:45 p.m.

The high-speed train arrived at Hongqiao Station on time.

After exiting the station, Lin Shen and Qin Yuennan got into the private car they had called.

The aloof and mature woman originally planned to have another battle that night to make up for the longing she had felt during this time apart.

However, considering that Lin Shen had been working hard all day, Qin Yuennan ultimately didn't have the heart to voice her thoughts.

So they had no choice but to go to their respective homes.

"Go back and have a good rest."

"Ah."

After kissing Qin Yuennan goodbye, Lin Shen returned home and immediately pounced on his soft bed, lying there for about ten minutes.

It's so comfortable at home!
Lin Shen sighed, then got up and went to the bathroom. After taking off his clothes, he admired his fit body in front of the full-length mirror.

The dual extreme sports of mountain climbing and marathon running have made his leg muscles more defined than ever before, full of power and firmness.

In addition, with the added benefit of exercise and health that prevents degeneration, Lin Shen felt that his leg muscles were comparable to those of some athletes.

Isn't this a bit too arrogant?

Lin Shen gave himself a warning, and then suddenly thought of the mission of the Great Blue Book.

I'm posting a fitness note.

Why don't we take a picture of my legs and let those "online strong guys" see and comment on them?
Just do it!

Lin Shen smiled knowingly, found a good angle, took a picture of his thighs and calves, edited the caption, and posted it on Xiaohongshu.

[These are the results after a month of working out. I wonder if they're good enough?]
[The Big Blue Book:]

[Upgrade Task: Please post a fitness-related note and gain 20000 followers (Completed).]

[Big Blue Book lv.5→lv.6]

[Result of the hack: Network traffic acquisition will naturally increase by 60% → 70%]

[Reward: Beginner Experience Book *1]

[Upgrade Task: Please publish a review about "restaurant visits" and gain 4 followers]

Visiting the store?

This is exactly what I wanted!
Lin Shen smiled excitedly.

I'll just go to the store tomorrow and I can easily complete this big blue book task.

You can even use it to promote your own shop!
Maybe I can even handle the live-streaming task for Shuaiyang!
Kill two birds with one stone!
Lin Shen thought to himself with delight, and after taking a shower, he applied a face mask and took out two cans of cola and a bunch of sun-dried green grapes from the refrigerator.

He then lay down on the massage sofa on the balcony, relaxing his muscles while enjoying fruit and checking his phone.

Xiaohongshu's backend gradually received comments on the previous post.

Of course, most of the questions came from passersby.

[You think you can get this physique after just one month of working out? You're kidding! Looking at the muscle definition in your calves, it'd take at least six months!]
[No need, three months is enough, provided you have to be in a wheelchair and crawl out of the gym every day.]
[Fast forward to the course sales segment, where they fleece inexperienced newbies.]
……

Faced with these "provocative" comments, Lin Shen raised an eyebrow, not only not angry, but also with a slight smile, lying on the massage sofa quietly waiting to see the show.

Sure enough, without him even having to retaliate, his fans had already started firing off.

Just because you can't do it doesn't mean others can't.
[Selling courses? Are you kidding me? Why don't you look at the blogger's previous posts? His family is so rich, why would they need to sell courses?]
[Stop posting pictures of your skinny legs. The blogger's thigh muscles are way better-defined than yours. You have to admit that fitness also has a talent component.]
[My brother's legs are so thick, I feel like he'd be really good in that area! I want to try! (laughs)]
"Ah--!"

Lin Shen couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He used to think that these fans who blindly defended their idols might have some mental issues.

However, when this phenomenon occurred around him, he felt it was quite nice.

Use it as a mouth substitute.

"Perhaps double standards are inherent in human nature."

Lin Shen smiled, ignored the comments on Xiaohongshu's backend, and closed his eyes to enjoy the massage.

This kind of relaxation after intense exercise is definitely one of the most enjoyable experiences in a person's life.

Lin Shen massaged his face for more than half an hour, then peeled off the face mask and went to bed.

Hopefully, tomorrow will be a good start for Shennan Pet Club!
(End of this chapter)