Financial Independence through Cracked Apps-Chapter 158 - 133: "This Is My Boyfriend, Lin Shen

Chapter 158: Chapter 133: "This Is My Boyfriend, Lin Shen

But in reality, it was only eighty thousand?

’I’m getting an incredible deal!’

Lin Shen couldn’t help but marvel internally.

’So the economic downturn has even hit the influencer industry...’

"Then it’s a deal!"

Huang Qian chirped, while Liu Menghan, beside her, quietly stated her own ideal rate for a sponsored post.

"Um... My rate might be a little higher than Qian’s, around one hundred and twenty thousand, because I have more followers."

"No problem!"

Lin Shen answered without the slightest hesitation, which made Liu Menghan let out a silent sigh of relief and reflect inwardly.

’Looks like Jiang Wan’s boyfriend isn’t short on cash!’

’I’m so jealous!’

’She really did manage to land a rich and handsome guy!’

"By the way, you two probably do livestreams, right?"

Lin Shen asked casually.

"If you do, how about I pay your commission by sending you gifts during your streams?"

Huh?

Huang Qian and Liu Menghan both froze for a second, then looked puzzled.

"But with gifts, the platform takes a huge cut, right? Like, half?"

"It’s mainly because I topped up too much on Douyin and have all these coins with nowhere to spend them."

Lin Shen casually made up an excuse, leaving Huang Qian speechless.

’Seriously, dude!’

’Are you even hearing yourself right now?’

’What do you mean, you topped up too much and have nowhere to spend it...?’

’Wait!’

Huang Qian suddenly realized something. In an instant, she transformed into "Detective Qian" and began her analysis.

’Could it be that Lin Shen used to be a huge player?’

’Using Douyin gifts to meet up with all sorts of female streamers offline, and now that he’s with Jiang Wan, he plans to clean up his act?’

’Or maybe... that’s how they met in the first place?’

’That’s totally possible!’

’After all, what rich kid these days *doesn’t* have a messy private life?!’

Huang Qian felt as if she’d uncovered a massive secret, while the adorably clueless Liu Menghan was still in the dark, busy comparing her own commission.

’Getting paid via gifts is actually much better than a direct payment.’

’After all, the gifts can attract a wave of new followers and boost the stream’s popularity.’ 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

’But it means he’d have to pay more.’

Liu Menghan asked tentatively.

"So you mean you’ll send 160,000 worth of gifts to Qian, and 240,000 to me?"

"Mhm."

Lin Shen nodded.

"What do you two think?"

"I think that’s doable."

Liu Menghan was the first to agree. She then looked at Huang Qian, who also quickly nodded.

Seeing this, Lin Shen took out his phone.

"Let’s follow each other on Douyin. That way, if you ever need me to send gifts for a PK battle or something, you can contact me anytime."

"Okay."

After the three of them followed each other, Huang Qian suddenly gave Jiang Wan a meaningful look.

Although she looked slightly confused, she understood in an instant. She gave Lin Shen a peck on the cheek and smiled.

"Babe, I’m going to the restroom."

"Me too!"

Huang Qian stood up and followed Jiang Wan out, leaving Liu Menghan in an awkward situation.

After all, she was now alone with her good friend’s boyfriend—and a super handsome one at that!

It would be a lie to say she wasn’t nervous.

Fortunately, Lin Shen had decent conversation skills and didn’t let the cute, shy girl in front of him feel too awkward.

"I’ve come across your videos before."

"Eh? Which one?"

"This one..."

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"What’s wrong, Huang Qian?"

After they found an empty corner in the Starbucks, Jiang Wan curiously asked Huang Qian why she had pulled her aside. Huang Qian replied with a serious expression.

"How did you and Lin Shen meet?"

"We went to the same school. I was his senior in a student club."

Jiang Wan tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, which made Huang Qian let out a small sigh of relief, though her expression remained grave.

"Is he a player behind the scenes? I suggest you think things over carefully before getting serious. If you end up with a scumbag, you could be scarred for life!"

"I’ve already done my vetting, you know. He’s a good boy."

Jiang Wan’s smile was full of confidence, and she even puffed out her chest intentionally.

"Or are you saying you don’t think I’m attractive enough to keep him?"