Financial Independence through Cracked Apps-Chapter 152 - 132: A New Relationship

After all, he was young and handsome, with a well-proportioned figure—a total dreamboat.

Moreover, his clothes looked expensive, and the gleaming gold watch on his wrist was the very picture of luxury.

His overall image didn’t quite seem like that of a parent one would find at a public kindergarten, making him look completely out of place with the two of them.

This made Ms. Wang ask out of curiosity.

"And you are...?"

"I’m Anan’s cousin."

Lin Shen casually made up an identity.

"My aunt has been rather busy lately and might not be able to pick up Anan on time. How about this?"

Lin Shen glanced at the security camera in the corner of the hallway ceiling, then smiled.

"Why don’t we find somewhere quiet to talk?"

’A quiet place?’

Although Ms. Wang had only been working for a few years, she had high emotional intelligence and naturally understood the implication in Lin Shen’s words.

So, she led the group to a blind spot under the surveillance camera.

Immediately, Lin Shen pulled a thick wad of red bills from his pocket, startling both Ms. Wang and Lin Ping.

"If my aunt can’t pick Anan up on time, please help look after him. This is for your trouble. It’s not much, just ten thousand yuan."

"..."

Seeing Lin Shen offer the cash so unhesitatingly, Ms. Wang was torn, not knowing whether to accept it or not.

’If I take it... an amount this large is a bit beyond what I expected. It’s almost as much as a full year of tuition.’

’A few thousand would have been fine. Even if my superiors found out, it wouldn’t be considered a huge amount.’

’But you’re just handing me ten thousand?!’

This made Ms. Wang’s heart race.

’But if I don’t take it, I won’t be able to get over it...’

’It’s a whole month’s salary!’

In the end, greed won out over reason.

’Fortune favors the bold!’

Ms. Wang cleared her throat a few times, smoothly pocketed the money from Lin Shen’s hand, and her attitude changed completely. Her stern expression was replaced by a much gentler smile.

"It’s perfectly normal to be busy with work. Plus, Anan’s mother just divorced that scumbag, so things must be tough for her."

"How about this: from now on, I’ll look after Anan after school. Just don’t be too late to pick him up. I’ll also sign him up for the after-school meal program."

"Mm."

Lin Shen smiled faintly. He didn’t even have to say anything before Ms. Wang started making small talk with him.

The conversation started with Anan’s situation, but the tone gradually began to shift.

"How old are you?"

"What do you do for work?"

"A handsome man like you must have a girlfriend, right?"

Seeing the strange glint in Ms. Wang’s eyes, Lin Shen knew exactly what the twenty-something kindergarten teacher was thinking.

However, he wasn’t short on ordinary women like her, so he wasn’t interested. He made an excuse to leave.

"I have something else to attend to, so I’ll be taking Anan now."

"Alrighty!"

Ms. Wang watched Lin Shen leave, her gaze lingering on him for a long time.

’So Anan has such a handsome cousin!’

"President Lin."

On the way to the classroom, Lin Ping stopped and bowed hurriedly to Lin Shen, her heart filled with gratitude but also extraordinary anxiety and unease.

"Thank you so much for going to all this trouble for Anan! But isn’t ten thousand yuan a bit too much? I really don’t know how I can ever repay your kindness..."

"Greasing a few palms is perfectly normal."

Lin Shen waved his hand dismissively, indicating he didn’t mind. After all, the main purpose of the ten thousand yuan was to test whether the system would give him a cashback reward.

He casually glanced at his phone. Sure enough, a notification had popped up in Shuaiyang.

[You have provided after-school security for your lover’s son, Anan, in accordance with her wishes. You have received a cashback reward: 5000]

’So it really works?’

The corners of Lin Shen’s mouth curled up slightly.

Meanwhile, Lin Ping was at a complete loss, her expression panicked and helpless.

Lin Shen’s sudden move had caught her completely off guard. By the time she came to her senses, he had already reached an agreement with Ms. Wang.

’What do I do?’

’How am I supposed to repay Lin Shen?’

This became the biggest problem weighing on Lin Ping’s mind.

Although they were lovers, she still felt undeserving of Lin Shen’s generosity.

’After all, she was getting old and losing her looks; she wasn’t worthy of him doing so much for her.’

Lin Shen seemed to notice Lin Ping’s inner turmoil. He reached out and squeezed her plump bottom, which was covered by her denim shorts, a small smile playing on his lips.

"The first thing a mistress needs to understand is to obey her gold master’s every word and serve him well in bed. Understand?"

"Mm."

To be honest, faced with Lin Shen’s harassing grope, Lin Ping actually felt more at ease.

’This was indirect proof that she was still valuable to him.’

’As long as I’m still useful to him, things will be fine!’

So, Lin Ping proactively moved closer to Lin Shen, trying to make it more convenient for him to touch her, but he moved away.

"Go get Anan. Don’t keep him waiting."

"..."

Her rare, hard-won burst of initiative was met with Lin Shen’s indifference, causing Lin Ping’s pretty face to flush red as a flicker of resentment appeared in her expression for the first time.

But she quickly composed herself and walked into the classroom with a gentle smile.

"Anan!"

Lin Ping took a step forward, crouched down, and pulled Anan into a tight hug, apologizing softly.

"I’m so sorry! Mommy’s late."

"It’s okay."

Anan wrapped his arms around Lin Ping’s neck, and they affectionately pressed their cheeks together.

"Mommy worked hard!"

"It wasn’t hard."

Anan’s innocent, childish voice slowly enveloped Lin Ping’s heart in a deep warmth, strengthening her resolve in the choice she had made.

’Even if being Lin Shen’s mistress meant being scorned by her friends and family and cursed behind her back by the neighbors, she had to give Anan a good life!’

"Mommy, who is this big brother?"

Anan’s eyes were full of curiosity as he looked at Lin Shen, who was standing behind Lin Ping and smiling at him.

"I’m your mom’s boss."