Financial Independence through Cracked Apps-Chapter 145 - 130: The Plan

*Gasp*—!

Lin Ping’s breath hitched, and her heart began to pound.

’What does Boss Lin mean by this?’

’Why is he touching my leg under the table right now?’

’My ex-husband is sitting right across from me!’

’If he finds out...’

’...it’s probably not that big of a deal anyway.’

In truth, Lin Ping’s feelings were more of bashfulness at the thought of being discovered, rather than any annoyance at Lin Shen’s flagrant transgression.

She simply didn’t have the right to feel repulsed.

Her life had been turned upside down by a single word from Lin Shen, transforming her from the owner of a bankrupt, debt-ridden Cat Cafe to a happy employee earning over ten thousand a month.

Lin Ping was incredibly grateful to him.

His simple act of acquiring the cafe had secured her future.

’What reason did she have to resent him?’

Even an act as bold as this was nothing compared to the kindness Lin Shen had shown her.

Besides, this was just further proof that her Charm had managed to attract him.

After a moment of internal conflict, Lin Ping tacitly consented to Lin Shen’s actions. She even intentionally shifted her legs toward him, making it easier for him to touch them.

Of course, the beautiful woman’s internal justification was that she was just trying to prevent Lin Shen from making any large movements that might arouse her ex-husband’s suspicion. That was why she had to move closer.

’I’m not letting him do it on purpose!’

’Right!’

’That’s exactly right!’

Lin Ping had fully psyched herself up, but to her surprise, Lin Shen only grazed her thigh for a moment before pulling his hand back to discuss business with Shen Mingchuan.

"What do you think?"

"Well..."

After a few minutes of consideration, Shen Mingchuan was still conflicted.

After all, his primary job didn’t pay well due to the state of the market; he was getting by on rental income.

If he sold, he couldn’t very well agree to an unsuitable price.

Even though he was desperate to get in Lin Shen’s good graces, he couldn’t just give away his livelihood!

So, Shen Mingchuan asked tentatively.

"So, President Lin... what price are you offering for the acquisition?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Shen said nothing, simply holding up two fingers.

Shen Mingchuan’s jaw nearly hit the floor.

"Twenty million?!"

"..."

After Lin Shen stared at him like he was an idiot, Shen Mingchuan quickly forced an awkward laugh and scratched his head.

"Sorry, President Lin, just trying to lighten the mood with a joke. You mean two million, right?"

"Mm."

In truth, this price had already exceeded Shen Mingchuan’s expectations.

Although real estate prices in Modu were high, the land value for a commercial property in a relatively remote location like the Warm Claw Nest Cat Cafe was actually lower than that of an ordinary residence.

Shen Mingchuan had only paid a little over twenty thousand per square meter when he first bought it. Even with appreciation, it definitely wouldn’t be worth thirty thousand now.

The two million Lin Shen was offering was perfectly reasonable.

More than reasonable, in fact!

This made Shen Mingchuan’s heart flutter, but he was worried it was an empty promise, so he asked again in a low voice.

"How many installments are you planning?"

"Why would I need installments for two million?"

Lin Shen’s baffled tone completely stunned Shen Mingchuan.

Huh?

"If you agree, we can sign the contract this afternoon. I’ll transfer the money to you on the spot."

HUH??

Shen Mingchuan’s eyes widened as he stared at Lin Shen in utter astonishment. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

He knew this rich heir was wealthy, but he had no idea he was *this* wealthy!

He could produce two million in liquid cash just like that?!

It was common knowledge that the wealthier someone was, the more debt they were likely to carry, with the majority of their assets being illiquid.

Things like real estate and cars, for example.

In reality, they often had very little cash flow; pulling out even one million at once could potentially break a company’s capital chain.

But!

This Lin Shen fellow could actually come up with two million?

Shen Mingchuan found it hard to believe, but then he remembered he was in Modu, a city where anything was possible.

’What does this mean?’

’It means Lin Shen isn’t short on cash!’

’It means his family’s assets are in the hundreds of millions!’

’It means his personal network and connections must be incredibly vast!’

’This is a connection I absolutely have to make!’

"Deal!"

Shen Mingchuan agreed without hesitation. The moment the word "Deal!" left his lips, he felt a surge of genuine relief and excitement over his decision.

’The economy is in a downturn anyway, might as well take the gamble!’

’If I win, I’ll be living the high life!’

’If I lose, it’s the rooftop for me!’

"So, I’ll draw up the contract this afternoon?"

"Not so fast."

Lin Shen held up a hand, cutting Shen Mingchuan off. Shen Mingchuan’s heart sank.

’He’s not backing out, is he?’

"President Lin, what do you mean..."

"I recall the vacant storefront next door is also yours, correct?"

Lin Shen asked casually.

"What was it used for previously?"

"A restaurant."

Although Lin Shen acted nonchalant, Shen Mingchuan was anything but!

’Don’t tell me he wants to acquire that one, too?’

’That would be fantastic!’

’I was just wondering how I was going to unload it, and now a buyer has come knocking on my door!’

Shen Mingchuan hurriedly began his sales pitch.

"The last tenant ran a spicy chicken pot restaurant. After they went out of business, I couldn’t find anyone to take over the lease, so it’s just been sitting there vacant."

"What’s the square footage?"

"A little over a hundred square meters."

"I’ll take it."

Lin Shen held up three fingers and said with a faint smile.

"Another three million, making it five million total. You draw up the contract, and I’ll sign and pay immediately. How does that sound?"

"Of course! No problem at all!"

Shen Mingchuan said, beaming.

Although the price per square meter was a little lower this time, the fact that Lin Shen could pay immediately was incredibly enticing!

Shen Mingchuan felt like he’d hit the jackpot, and the huge weight that had been pressing on his heart for so long was finally lifted.

Regardless of what the future held, getting five million in cash right now, with the economy in such a slump, was an absolute win!

Shen Mingchuan said magnanimously.