Financial Independence through Cracked Apps-Chapter 137 - 127: Win Glory for the Country Card

Lin Shen’s uninhibited way of drinking only made her more smitten.

For a German girl, this was far more appealing than looks or personality.

A man who could hold his liquor was a prerequisite when looking for a partner.

So the two drank and chatted, occasionally nibbling on fruit and snacks to cleanse their palates.

Lin Shen took a moment to scroll through his phone, deciding to claim his rewards from GoGo Maps.

First was the random scratch-off.

[Thanks for playing! Kidney Power Cap +1!]

[Constitution: 84/85]

[Spirit: 81/82]

[Kidney Power: 87/87=86+1]

[Charm: 80]

[Height: 182cm; Weight: 78kg]

It was a Kidney Power attribute bonus, just as he’d expected—and his favorite kind.

He then claimed the extra reward for GoGo Maps reaching Lv. 15: an item scratch-off.

This one, however, caught Lin Shen by surprise.

[Based on your current needs, the following item is being awarded: National Pride Card x1]

’A National Pride Card?’

With a puzzled expression, Lin Shen tapped to view its effect.

[National Pride Card]

[Time Limit: 24 hours]

’Huh?’

Lin Shen was dumbfounded. He had no idea what kind of expression to make.

’This GoGo Maps really knows how to stir up trouble!’

’It actually gives out items based on what I need?’

’Nice!’

’I like it!’

Lin Shen was quite pleased with this item and decided to try it out. He promptly stood up and smiled at Aria.

"I need to take a call."

’?’

Aria had been enjoying her chat with Lin Shen, so when she saw him on his phone, she didn’t want to disturb him. She chose to drink by herself in silence, but a sliver of doubt began to creep into her mind.

’He’s not chatting with another girl, is he?’

’Maybe it’s his girlfriend?’

Aria thought that was a very real possibility.

When Lin Shen went to the restroom to take the call, she became even more certain of her suspicions.

’His girlfriend must be checking up on him, and he has to go deal with it.’

’After all, a man as outstanding as Lin Shen would naturally have women fighting over him.’

’With me, he’s probably just looking for a beautiful, fleeting encounter.’

But faced with Lin Shen’s seemingly scummy behavior, Aria—already completely captivated by him—wasn’t the least bit repulsed. On the contrary, it sparked a strong competitive drive within her.

’I’m leaving soon anyway, so a one-night stand isn’t out of the question.’

’Besides, what have other girls got that I don’t?’

Aria drained her glass, her heart filling with a stubborn refusal to be outdone.

She was extremely confident in her looks and her body, and she decided to make her move as soon as Lin Shen got back.

Meanwhile, Lin Shen, the object of Aria’s designs, walked into the men’s restroom and casually pushed open the nearest stall, only to be met with a jarring sight.

SLAM—!

Before the man and woman inside could say a word, Lin Shen slammed the door shut and couldn’t help but curse inwardly.

’Dude!’

’If you’re going to get busy, can’t you at least lock the door?!’

’Is not locking the door some kind of special kink?’

"Bars really are magical places."

Lin Shen sighed softly, went to the stall at the far end, and locked it. The pervasive smell made his brow furrow.

The trash can was littered with discarded pill boxes and a deflated balloon.

’Tsk!’

Lin Shen clicked his tongue in disgust, wanting only to use the National Pride Card quickly and get out of there.

After taking a few deep breaths to calm himself, he slowly opened his eyes and looked down. His stunned expression gradually morphed into one of pleasant surprise.

’It’s perfect!’

’Aria is going to be driven wild by this, isn’t she?’

Feeling smug, Lin Shen left the men’s restroom and returned to their booth.

"Sorry, I took a while. I’ll drink a glass as an apology."

Lin Shen poured half a glass of liquor and downed it in one go, but Aria couldn’t care less how long he’d been in the restroom.

What she cared about was who, exactly, Lin Shen had been on the phone with.

"Girlfriend?"

Aria scooted closer to Lin Shen again. He chuckled and shook his head, then lied through his teeth with a perfectly straight face.

"A business partner. It was about work. I don’t have a girlfriend right now."

"Really?"

"I used to, but that’s in the past."

Lin Shen sighed softly, his gaze suddenly turning wistful and downcast.

It was an expression filled with such a faint sadness that it would be impossible to fake without having truly lived through it.

Aria was instantly convinced and asked in a gentle voice.

"Can you tell me about your past relationships?"

"Of course."

Lin Shen began to recount the story of his last failed relationship, embellishing it generously. His tale made Aria’s heart ache for him.

Having been betrayed by a boyfriend in the past herself, she could deeply relate.

And so, the two began to commiserate, bonding over their shared heartbreaks and relationship woes as they toasted and drank.

They used the alcohol to numb themselves, to forget the unpleasant past.

Gradually, Aria grew a little "drunk."

In the dim light, a hazy, drunken glimmer appeared in her beautiful light-blue eyes, and an alluring flush colored her lovely cheeks.

Flushed with drink, Aria subtly shifted her body, inching closer to Lin Shen.

Eventually, they ended up in a posture that would have looked exceptionally intimate to any onlookers.

Lin Shen’s arm was wrapped tightly around Aria’s supple, toned waist, but he was no longer content to leave it at that.

She, of course, felt his mischievous touch.

But Aria showed no sign of shyness. Without flinching or pulling away, she pressed her body even closer to Lin Shen and arched her back, offering herself up for him to explore more thoroughly.

She even countered by placing a hand on his thigh. In an instant, the drunken haze in her expression vanished, replaced by profound astonishment.

’He’s so impressive!’

A flash of wild joy lit up Aria’s bright eyes, and the seductive smile on her lips grew even wider.