Financial Independence through Cracked Apps-Chapter 164 - 135: Is Senior In?
So, whether for personal reasons or due to her responsibilities as a teacher, Jiang Wan didn’t want Gu Wanqing getting too close to Lin Shen.
But she could understand why Gu Wanqing felt that way...
Because Lin Shen was simply too exceptional!
His looks, physique, personality, and abilities were all on a completely different level, completely overshadowing other men his age.
So, Jiang Wan wasn’t the least bit surprised that Gu Wanqing had designs on Lin Shen.
As the old saying goes, you shouldn’t meet someone too amazing when you’re young, or you’ll spend the rest of your life in their shadow.
Gu Wanqing was in that exact state right now.
At the tender age when love first blooms, she had met a nearly perfect dreamboat.
Putting herself in Gu Wanqing’s shoes, Jiang Wan felt that even she wouldn’t be able to resist Lin Shen’s Charm.
Seeing her troubled expression, Lin Shen decisively promised her.
"Don’t worry, Senior. I’ll keep my distance from Gu Wanqing. I only feel the doting affection a brother has for his sister, nothing romantic."
"I hope so."
Jiang Wan sighed softly, prompting Lin Shen to ask helplessly.
"Senior, you really don’t trust me?"
"If you’d remove your hand, I might be inclined to believe you."
Jiang Wan’s smiling warning was laced with danger, prompting Lin Shen to hastily pull back the right arm he had draped over her shoulder, along with the hand that had been resting on her chest.
He immediately changed the subject to avoid any further trouble.
"What should we get for dinner?"
"My treat. Let’s eat somewhere near campus."
Jiang Wan linked her arm through Lin Shen’s and chuckled.
"The university town is full of hidden Gourmet Food gems."
"Then I have a lot to look forward to."
With Jiang Wan leading the way, Lin Shen, his arm linked with hers, explored several of the university town’s food courts, sampling many nostalgic delicacies from his student days.
Rooster pot, vegetable pancakes, grilled cold noodles...
After dinner, Lin Shen drove the exhausted Jiang Wan home.
Thanks to his high Constitution attribute, he didn’t feel tired at all. He was still full of energy.
"Good night, Senior! Don’t forget to send me the footage we shot today."
"You’re just going to leave like that?"
「8 PM.」
「Downstairs from Building 3, Wenjing Garden.」
After getting out of the car, Jiang Wan didn’t leave right away. Instead, she tugged on the corner of Lin Shen’s shirt, blinked, and smiled coyly.
"Have you forgotten our agreement? Now’s the perfect opportunity."
Huh?
Lin Shen froze for a second before remembering what had happened in the car with Jiang Wan that morning. His eyes lit up.
"Time to unlock it?"
"You spent the whole day with me, helped me shoot everything so diligently, and even volunteered to handle the editing."
Jiang Wan’s beautiful eyes brimmed with emotion and endless tenderness.
"You’re so good to me, so of course I have to reward you. Come with me."
With that, Jiang Wan pulled Lin Shen through the building’s entrance and led him to the space under the first-floor staircase.
The dim light of dusk made the sizable space feel private, though a few electric scooters were in the way.
"Xu Lu is home, so we’ll have to make do down here."
Jiang Wan snuggled into Lin Shen’s embrace, wrapped her arms around his neck, and stood on her tiptoes to kiss him.
’This is amazing!’
Lin Shen couldn’t help but sigh in contentment, feeling his personal happiness meter had just maxed out.
When Jiang Wan slowly opened her eyes, her face was flushed as she shot Lin Shen a playful glare.
"You little devil!"
"Sorry!"
Lin Shen’s hasty apology and flustered, "innocent" expression amused Jiang Wan. She took a step back, her voice as bewitching as a little demon’s.
Huh?
As Lin Shen stared in a daze, Jiang Wan gave him a playful wink.
’So much for Jiang Wan’s high-and-mighty principles!’
Lin Shen’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed instinctively. Seeing his transfixed, dumbstruck expression, a wave of smug satisfaction washed over Jiang Wan, and the corners of her lips curled up.
"Junior Lin Shen, are you just going to stand there and stare?"
"Can I?"
Lin Shen asked perfunctorily, and he saw Jiang Wan nod shyly.
But just then, of all the rotten luck, the sound of voices and footsteps echoed from outside the entrance.
’Someone’s coming!’
Jiang Wan’s heart skipped a beat. She immediately pressed herself against the wall, pulling Lin Shen into the shadows under the stairs. She put a finger to her lips, signaling for silence as she listened intently to the sounds from outside.
"Babe, that hot pot today was a bit spicy!"
"Was it? Let me have a taste later."
"Don’t! You’ll turn my sausage into a hot link!"
TAP TAP TAP—!
Only after the unexpected couple had gone upstairs did Jiang Wan breathe a sigh of relief. Under Lin Shen’s regretful gaze, she pulled the hem of her shirt back down.
"Looks like it’s getting late. You should go home and get some rest."
Tsk!
Lin Shen clicked his tongue, silently cursing the couple that had just passed by.
’Of all the times to show up, they had to come at the most critical moment!’
’Fuck!’
Seeing the resentful look on Lin Shen’s face, Jiang Wan let out a "PFFT" of laughter. She patted his head affectionately and comforted him. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
"I’ll let you have a feel next time, Junior. Go on home. You worked hard today. Good night!"
With that, she gave Lin Shen a quick kiss on the cheek and headed upstairs with a smile.
"..."
Lin Shen stood there stunned for a long moment, one hand on his cheek. When he finally snapped out of it, he didn’t feel so disappointed anymore.
’At least, as far as I’m concerned, I’ve pretty much won Jiang Wan over!’
This made Lin Shen’s heart leap for joy. Humming a little tune, he slid into the driver’s seat of his beloved Jaguar, cranked up the AC and the stereo, and started the drive home.
Back home, he took a quick shower to wash away the day’s grime, ready for a fresh start to his evening.
After stepping out of the bathroom, he tossed his dirty clothes into the laundry machine, changed into a set of cool silk pajamas, and poured his customary glass of warm milk. He sipped it as he opened his phone.
Lin Shen first checked the Goddess Conquest Manual. Sure enough, Jiang Wan’s profile had been updated.
[Goddess Name: Jiang Wan]
[Beauty: 7/10]
[Figure: 9/10]
[Personality: 10/10]
[Ability: 5/10]
[Conquest Progress: 70% (Body and soul entrapped)]
???
Lin Shen’s expression turned to one of utter shock.
How is Jiang Wan the complete opposite of Qin Yuenan!
The cold, aloof beauty is slightly M, and the gentle, big-sister type turns out to be slightly S...
’So you two are both full of surprises?’
"Tsk, tsk."
Lin Shen clicked his tongue twice in wonder. After finishing his milk, he washed the glass and placed it on the drying rack.
Just then, several video clips from Jiang Wan popped up on his WeChat—the fruits of their labor today.
Lin Shen sat on the couch and began uploading them to the "Super Editing AI," selecting the video editing function.
[Please describe your requirements.]
"..."
Lin Shen stroked his chin, thinking for a moment before typing his instructions:
The camera should be from the male lead’s POV. He’s a socially awkward, straight-laced academic prodigy.
For the initial classroom scenes, add a soft-focus filter to create a nostalgic, high-school-era feel. Emphasize the heroine’s charm and cuteness. Subtitles should be English on top, Chinese on the bottom. For the BGM, use a soothing piano piece.
For the later segment on the athletic field, use a beautiful, romantic filter to create the feeling of a budding romance between the two leads. Add some ambient athletic sounds.
The transition between the two segments must be seamless.
"Done!"
After writing out the requirements, Lin Shen hit upload. While waiting for the AI to finish editing, he used one of the videos to complete his Camera and Album mission.
[Upgrade Mission: Film a narrative vlog with the theme "Young Love." (Complete)]
[Reward: Camera and Album Lv. 10 → Lv. 11]
[Photography and Videography Skills Enhanced: 220% → 240%]
[Reward Item: Legacy Item Upgrade Voucher x1 (Upon use, the system will randomly select three items the host has previously used. The host may choose one to upgrade into an enhanced version.)]
[New Upgrade Mission: Film a narrative vlog with the theme "The Hardships of Adulthood."]
