More annoying flies have come buzzing around! 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Qin Yuenan’s brow furrowed, and an involuntary ’tsk’ escaped her lips.

In the past, she might have considered politely turning down someone hitting on her, but ever since she got together with Lin Shen, she couldn’t even be bothered to acknowledge them.

But there was nothing to be done. The fly was incredibly persistent, buzzing incessantly in her ear.

"Hey, beautiful. You’ve got a great body. How about we connect?"

"Are you sick in the head..."

Qin Yuenan shot a cold glare at the person beside her. But when she saw it was Lin Shen with a mischievous grin on his face, her frigid expression instantly melted into astonishment and surprise, her features softening considerably.

"Lin Shen? How did you find me here?"

"I saw your office was empty, so I figured you’d be at the gym."

Lin Shen smiled, starting the treadmill next to Qin Yuenan’s and setting it to match her slow, walking pace.

"Been busy with work lately?"

"It’s been a breeze."

Qin Yuenan took off her headphones and leisurely wiped the sweat from her brow with the towel draped around her neck.

"I just sit in my office drinking tea all day."

"Well, since you’re not busy..."

Lin Shen chuckled slyly.

"How about I find something for you to do?"

"Like what?"

"Help me poach some talent."

Lin Shen winked suggestively and whispered.

"Didn’t you say Pet Guardian Home has a lot of employees looking for a new place to work? Send some my way."

"What kind of roles?"

"Operations and sales."

Lin Shen explained.

"I can handle the marketing myself, and you’ll be managing the finances. It’s not time for product R&D yet."

"Right now, the most crucial thing is to help run the three shops I have and to sell the new pet food we’re about to launch."

"Three shops?"

Qin Yuenan looked stunned.

"You acquired two more?"

"Yep."

Lin Shen nodded.

"One is still under renovation—it’s a dog cafe. The other one is Meow Star in Wujiaochang, which I’ve taken over."

’Meow Star?’

Qin Yuenan blinked, asking subconsciously.

"How much did it cost?"

"Including the shop’s equipment and the cats, over ten million, I’d say."

"..."

The sheer scale of Lin Shen’s spending was enough to startle Qin Yuenan, prompting the usually aloof woman to fire back a sharp retort.

"I thought you were going with a franchise model. Why are you starting to acquire stores yourself? Are you planning to be like Wanda and open shops all over the country?"

"We have to build up the Shennan brand’s reputation first."

Lin Shen laid out his operational logic for Qin Yuenan.

"Meow Star is in a prime location, so the return on advertising is high. Plus, its sci-fi-themed decor isn’t half bad. It’s perfect to serve as a flagship store for potential franchisees from all over the country to visit."

"We can’t have our people bring them to our corporate office when they come to do their market research, can we? What would we show them? The profound ’heritage’ of a company that’s been around for less than a month?"

"..."

Lin Shen’s self-deprecating humor made Qin Yuenan pensive. After a moment, she nodded.

"Alright. I’ll send you some email addresses tonight."

"Great."

Lin Shen said with a playful grin.

"Nan, you’re the best. To show my gratitude, I’m going to be really generous today and treat you to some braised chicken rice!"

"Wow, you’re so generous."

Qin Yuenan feigned exasperation and rolled her eyes at Lin Shen, but her heart was filled with a quiet sense of happiness and Sweetness.

Lin Shen knew her tastes well, which was why he’d chosen a simple, down-to-earth dinner like braised chicken rice.

It was inexpensive, but delicious.

"Well, since you’re splurging, I’ll have a large portion today. Let’s go."

Qin Yuenan played along, giving him face.

After a quick shower, the two left Huamao Mansion and picked a braised chicken rice spot that came highly recommended.

Though tucked away in an unremarkable little alley, the food was absolutely incredible!

The sauce was rich and the meat was tender and savory.

Discovering a hidden gem like this made Lin Shen feel that life had become just a little bit more wonderful.

Sometimes, simple pleasures brought more joy and happiness than extravagant spending.

And with a girlfriend by his side who was willing to share all these different experiences with him, what more could he ask for?

Lin Shen felt like his life was complete.

After blissfully enjoying an authentic meal of braised chicken rice, the two went their separate ways.

In truth, Qin Yuenan had considered inviting Lin Shen back to her place, but seeing as he’d been working so hard lately, she decided to let him off the hook.

Of course, who was letting *whom* off the hook was another matter entirely.

Even though Lin Shen had just been through a marathon session with Shen Yun, he still had more than enough energy left to handle a lightweight like Qin Yuenan with ease.

Still, he really did need some time to rest and recuperate.

So, after getting home, Lin Shen began his personal wellness routine.

First, he took a shower, washing away the day’s fatigue.

Next, he put on a face mask to care for his skin, ate some fresh fruit and nutritious porridge to aid his digestion, and settled into his massage chair to fully relax.

While he was at it, he opened his phone to check if any new tasks had been completed on the cracked app.

Sure enough, after Lin Shen’s all-night "conquest," Shen Yun’s progress bar had reached 120% on only the second attempt.

The speed was simply staggering.

After all, back then it had taken three or four "conquests," plus gifts and a car, for Lin Ping to barely cross the 110% threshold.

He never expected Shen Yun to reach that milestone so easily, and with an extra 10% to boot!

’Everyone’s needs really are different!’

The corners of Lin Shen’s mouth curled up as he tapped on Shen Yun’s profile.

[Task: Bring her more satisfaction and happiness (Completed)]

[Reward: Shen Yun’s Conquest Progress +15% (Current: 120%), Skin Smoothness +30%, Body Curves +15%, Wrinkle Reduction -30%.]

[Reward: 150,000.]

[Appearance: 6 (5+1) (With the host’s companionship, Shen Yun’s facial wrinkles have diminished. She looks radiant and her Spirit is high. Her every expression now highlights the charming and sexy allure of a mature woman, making her appear much younger.)]