Financial freedom starts with cracked apps.

Chapter 74 The Drunk Mature Woman

"in love?"

Upon hearing those two words, Zhao Jianing immediately became interested and excitedly exclaimed.

"I'm going! I have to go! See you at the usual place tonight!"

"Ah."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Yuennan walked out of the office, took the elevator to the -1 floor, and drove her Volvo S90 away from the company.

She then went to ZB Fitness gym, but after looking around, she couldn't find Lin Shen.

"This guy slacked off on the second day."

Qin Yuennan muttered to herself, her longing for Lin Shen manifesting as a message sent via WeChat.

[Qin Yuennan: Why didn't you come to the gym today?]
[Lin Shen: I have something to do today]
Something?

Qin Yuennan's first thought was that Lin Shen had gone on a date with other girls.

After all, he had already resigned, and I hadn't assigned him any work. What could he possibly do with so much free time?
After a flurry of speculations flashed through her mind, Qin Yuennan pinched her cheek hard.

What are you thinking!
When did I become so anxious and insecure?

Lin Shen is a person; isn't it normal for him to have his own things to do?

Qin Yuennan took a deep breath, adjusted her mindset, and went to the third floor for her private lesson.

Although she is quite satisfied with her healthy physique, she believes that consistency is often more important than a passing fancy.

Especially after developing a closer relationship with Lin Shen, she became increasingly conscious of her figure.

8:30pm.

Qin Yuening left the gym and headed to the place she had arranged to meet Zhao Jianing.

M1NT Club.

In the same old spot, Qin Yuennan spotted her best friend at a glance.

Similarly, Zhao Jianing also noticed her and waved to greet her.

"here!"

After Qin Yuennan approached, she put her bag on the chair next to her. As soon as she sat down, Zhao Jianing asked her questions with great interest.

"What dating gossip? Is things progressing between you and your little assistant?"

"..."

Qin Yuennan didn't immediately reveal the answer, but instead kept Zhao Jianing in suspense.

She first asked the waiter for a mojito, and after taking a sip of the refreshing and sweet-sour cocktail, she said softly.

"I kissed him."

???

Upon hearing Qin Yuennan utter the word "kiss," Zhao Jianing was completely bewildered, thinking she had misheard.

"What did you say?"

"I mean, I kissed Lin Shen."

Qin Yuennan spoke with utmost composure, as if stating a fact.

"Just the night before last."

"No way! Things are progressing this fast!?"

Zhao Jianing was quite surprised, her eyes filled with curiosity about Qin Yuennan's romantic history.

"What happened between you two? Didn't you just deny liking him a while ago?"

“I did deny it, but…”

Qin Yuennan felt somewhat bewildered by these complex feelings she had never experienced before, so she slowly recounted how Lin Shen took care of her after he got drunk that night, including their final kiss.

After hearing this, Zhao Jianing scratched his head in frustration, completely unable to understand.

"You mean, you weren't officially in a relationship, you hadn't even held hands or hugged, and then he said he wanted to kiss you, and you just gave in?"

"At the time, I wasn't quite sure why I agreed..."

Qin Yuennan pressed her forehead against the rim of the wine glass, her beautiful eyes tightly closed, looking extremely troubled.

"My mind went blank at the time, and the atmosphere was just too good, so I..."

"Tsk tsk, I really didn't expect that."

Zhao Jianing clicked his tongue twice, then grinned mischievously.

"I never expected my Nannan to be so bold when it comes to relationships!"

In Zhao Jianing's mind, Qin Yuennan was already twenty-eight and still hadn't found a boyfriend, so she must be asexual.

It turns out that what was said online was right!
She's just not sexually active; she just hasn't met the right person yet. Once she does, she'll be head over heels in love in no time!
At this moment, Zhao Jianing's impression of Qin Yuenan had changed drastically. She rested her elbow on the table, propped her cheek up, and smiled.

"No wonder you asked me about fashion the other day, and even asked me to recommend brands of black stockings. It turns out it was all for your boyfriend."

He is not my boyfriend.

"..."

Qin Yuening's words left Zhao Jianing confused.

"Did you get married and become husband and wife?"

"Not really."

Qin Yuening briefly outlined Lin Shen's romantic history, and also shared her own thoughts and troubles, seeking Zhao Jianing's advice.

"What do you think he's really thinking?"

"It's simple, he's just scared."

Zhao Jianing shrugged and began to speak eloquently, like a relationship guru.

"A boy will only believe in love once in his life, which is his first love. This is the fundamental reason why boys are always nostalgic for their first love."

"No matter what happens after that, once they break up, even if it's the woman's fault, they will first look for reasons within themselves and wonder if they did something wrong."

"Through this self-analysis and interpretation, they will have a new understanding of themselves and love, and become cautious and no longer brave."

"Of course, I would also be attracted to girls and take the initiative to pursue them, but I would not give 100% of my heart as I did the first time, with passion and recklessness."

"Therefore, Lin Shen most likely won't take the initiative to confess his feelings to you."

Zhao Jianing shook her head helplessly, which made Qin Yuenan bite her lip tightly, her expression conflicted.

"You mean I have to confess my feelings to him first?"

"Can you do it?"

"I……"

Qin Yuennan parted her red lips slightly, seemingly wanting to say something but then hesitated, before taking another sip of her cocktail and speaking softly.

“I’ve never done this before, and I don’t know how to do it.”

"That's it."

Zhao Jianing took small sips of her drink through the straw and then offered words of comfort.

"But you don't need to worry so much. Relationships develop naturally. Sometimes you don't need to confess; two people can be together just by making eye contact." "..."

Qin Yuennan held the wine glass in both hands, and a flood of worries rushed into her mind.

Unsuccessful career advancement and uncertain future in relationships.

All of this overwhelmed Qin Yuennan's heart like a tidal wave, causing her to gulp down the mojito.

Seeing this, Zhao Jianing asked out of curiosity.

"You didn't drive here today?"

"Let's drive."

Qin Yuennan slammed the empty glass down on the table, then called the waiter and ordered another Tequila Sunrise.

Zhao Jianing seemed to notice that something was wrong with her mood, so she asked with concern.

"Nannan, is there something else bothering you?"

"It's that thing I often complain about to you about."

Qin Yuennan looked slightly tipsy, her pretty face flushed with a faint blush.

She abandoned her usual aloof image and launched into a tirade of complaints and rants about her work experiences.

Zhao Jianing listened attentively, nodding occasionally in agreement.

Soon, Qin Yuennan finished her bottle of Tequila Sunrise.

Just as she was about to ask for a third cup, Zhao Jianing stopped her immediately.

"Don't drink it, the cocktails here are quite strong."

"Leave me alone?"

Under the influence of alcohol, Qin Yuennan's mind was becoming slightly clouded, and even her usually cool tone had become coquettish.

She let out a soft hiccup and murmured, stroking the empty glass in her hand.

Do you think Lin Shen might turn into a jerk because he got hurt in a relationship?

"Uh, well..."

In fact, Zhao Jianing originally wanted to tell a lie to get away with it, but Qin Yuenan's slightly narrowed eyes, though somewhat unfocused, were incredibly sincere.

This made her feel embarrassed to lie.

"I think so."

Zhao Jianing swirled the cocktail in her glass and said softly.

"After experiencing emotional hurt, boys will enter a period of self-protection and will no longer actively seek love."

"Because during this period, he usually can't tell which girl's feelings for him are real and which are fake."

"However, if multiple girls like him during this period, he will most likely not choose one of them, but will maintain an ambiguous relationship with them all, which is what is known as a 'scumbag'."

"Is it."

Qin Yuennan's expression held a hint of resentment as she muttered to herself.

"Lin Shen is so handsome, he must have a lot of girls who like him."

"Then you should make your feelings for him more obvious and let him understand."

"Isn't it obvious that I gave him a million?"

Puff-!
"Cough cough!"

Upon hearing Qin Yuennan's words, Zhao Jianing, who was drinking, choked violently and stared at her in disbelief after coughing a few times.

"What did you say?"

“I mean, I gave him a million dollars to invest.”

"Are you crazy!?"

Zhao Jianing slammed her hand on the table and stood up abruptly, a chill running from her tailbone straight to the top of her head.

"You've only known him for a short time, yet you gave him a million? Do you even know him? Are you familiar with his family background, education, living environment, and past experiences?"

"I've done some research on it."

"You need to understand this in detail first!"

Zhao Jianing was getting a little anxious.

She thought Qin Yuennan was aloof and calm in her daily life, so she was sure she wouldn't get emotionally involved.

As a result, without being watched for just a few days, she handed over a million to the other party.

Oh my god!

Love-struck people are terrifying!
The effects of the alcohol on Zhao Jianing vanished instantly, and an extremely ominous premonition surged into her mind.

Could Nan Nan have been scammed?

A handsome, gentle, and talented perfect male god; they kissed before their relationship was even official; he took a million dollars under the guise of investment...

All these features combined don't seem right at all!

"Call Lin Shen here!"

Zhao Jianing walked up to Qin Yuennan, put his arm around her shoulder, and emphasized seriously.

"Now! Immediately! Right now!"

"But he said he had something to do..."

"We still have to call them over!"

Seeing Qin Yuennan's conflicted expression, Zhao Jianing came up with an idea.

"Just say you've been drinking and ask him to drive you."

"Isn't that a bit too forceful a statement?"

"Then add one more sentence."

Zhao Jianing's lips curled into a mischievous smile.

"I guarantee that he will immediately drop everything he is doing when he sees it."

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9:30 PM.
The master bedroom of room 403, Building 5, Min'an Residential Complex.

After focusing on the effects of the pills for two hours, Lin Shen stretched and yawned at the table. He picked up a water glass, took a sip, and checked the "cat café promotion direction" he had just compiled for any problems.

Overall, it is quite comprehensive in all aspects and highly feasible.

"really not bad!"

Lin Shen leaned back in his gaming chair, filled with admiration.

He discovered that the Focus Pill not only helped him concentrate on doing one thing, but also made the thing he did 100% accurate!

While its authenticity remains to be verified, at least it won't scam you.

"Go take a shower."

As Lin Shen got up to leave the master bedroom, his phone suddenly received a message from Qin Yuennan.

[Qin Yuennan: Are you done with your work? I've been drinking, can you drive me home? I'll give you a reward after you take me home.]
(End of this chapter)