Financial Independence through Cracked Apps-Chapter 82 - 81: Preparations for the Date

"A business trip?"

Lin Shen looked up at Qin Yuenan and asked curiously.

"Where to? For what?"

"Jinling. To research the market."

Qin Yuenan answered softly, taking small bites of rice.

"There’s a new flagship store that opened over there, and they want me to check on it. I’ll also be talking business with a few suppliers."

"And I can tag along?"

Lin Shen was a little puzzled.

"Isn’t it a bit weird for an outsider to come along?"

"Just think of it as a vacation. It’s not like I’m taking you to my meetings."

Qin Yuenan picked up the last half of the crab from the clay pot and placed it in Lin Shen’s bowl.

"You don’t have much going on usually, and you’re not working. With so much free time, why not get a change of scenery? It’ll be good to relax."

"Sounds perfect to me!"

Lin Shen agreed readily.

He considered the fact that he had already checked in at almost all the Red Points for GoGo Maps in Modu.

If he didn’t switch cities, he would have to wait for the few that refreshed each day.

This trip to Jinling was a perfect opportunity to use GoGo Maps to earn some seed money for the next phase of his startup plan.

Besides, Lin Shen had been wanting to travel for a while but wasn’t used to going alone.

Having Qin Yuenan with him would be perfect!

’Maybe a special little something might happen...’

Lin Shen stole a few glances at Qin Yuenan, his mind stirring with possibilities.

"When are we going?"

"Next Monday, for five days."

"That long?"

Lin Shen was a bit surprised.

"I thought Jinling was less than an hour from Modu by high-speed rail. Do you really need that much time?"

"The work part will only take about two or three days."

Qin Yuenan elegantly dabbed her mouth with a napkin and passed one to Lin Shen.

"But if we’re treating it as a vacation, we can extend it a few days. The company is reimbursing the hotel and food expenses anyway."

"Doesn’t that count as a paid vacation for you?"

Lin Shen teased, wiping his mouth with the napkin before tossing it into the trash.

"Alright, then it’s a deal."

"Mhm."

Qin Yuenan pursed her thin lips, her beautiful eyes blinking as she glanced away.

She hadn’t expected Lin Shen to agree so decisively. It made her suddenly nervous and anxious.

’It’s practically impossible for nothing to happen when a man and a woman travel alone together.’

This was why Qin Yuenan was so conflicted.

She and Lin Shen had already kissed, hugged, and he had even touched her all over.

All that was left was the final step...

’Should I go through with it then?’

Qin Yuenan’s heart suddenly began to race. Just then, as if on cue, Lin Shen leaned in close.

"Nan, how about I put together a travel itinerary and send it to you?"

"Ah? Okay."

Snapping back to reality, Qin Yuenan stammered out her agreement. When her gaze fell upon Lin Shen’s handsome face, full of excitement and anticipation, the hesitation in her heart gradually gave way to resolve.

*

*

Min’an District, Building 5, Apartment 403.

After returning home, Lin Shen hummed a tune as he took a shower. He then took a moment to admire his well-defined chest and abs in the mirror.

Even though he had been indulging himself these past few days and not paying attention to his diet, his physique hadn’t suffered. In fact, he looked even more toned than before.

’So the "no regression" aspect really is the essence of Sports Health,’ he thought.

Lin Shen patted his stomach before getting dressed and leaving the bathroom.

He picked up his phone and sent a message to Jiang Wan.

[Lin Shen: Senior, I’ll drive over to pick you up tomorrow.]

[Jiang Wan: You have a car now? (Curious)]

[Lin Shen: Yep, a new car I just picked up on the 11th.]

[Jiang Wan: Congratulations! In that case, I’ll have to trouble you to make the trip, Junior. I’ll treat you to some milk tea.]

[Lin Shen: Sounds good. Send me your district’s location.]

[Jiang Wan: [Location Data]]

[Jiang Wan: Building 3, 9 a.m. Don’t be late! (Lips emoji)]

[Lin Shen: Ok.]

After settling the next day’s plan with Lin Shen, Jiang Wan, who had been lounging on the sofa, smiled faintly. She then got up and walked into her room.

Xu Lu, who was binge-watching a show nearby, noticed her friend’s odd behavior and immediately followed her. Peeking through the half-open door, she saw Jiang Wan standing in front of her closet, picking out clothes.

"Which one should I wear?"

Jiang Wan murmured, chin in hand, feeling conflicted. Just then, Xu Lu pushed the door open and walked in, asking curiously.

"Wanwan, what are you doing picking out clothes this late at night?"

"For my date tomorrow."

Jiang Wan said with a grin, which made Xu Lu’s eyes widen.

"With that handsome junior of yours?"

"Sort of."

Jiang Wan took out a dress and held it up against herself in front of the mirror.

"I’m planning to shoot all the commercial gigs I’ve taken recently tomorrow. Lin Shen’s photography skills are amazing, so I figured I’d ask him out and have him take the pictures for me."

"What about Sun Wenhao? Your previous photographer."

Xu Lu leaned against the doorframe, a look of surprise on her face.

"You’re not ditching him, are you? Is your junior really better than him?"

"Here."

Seeing Xu Lu doubt Lin Shen’s skills, Jiang Wan immediately pulled out her phone and showed her the "Sunset" photo he had taken before.

"He took this? Are you sure?"

The moment she saw the photo, Xu Lu was completely stunned.

From its composition to the atmosphere it conveyed, you could hardly call it a photograph anymore. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it a work of art!

"This is gorgeous!"

Xu Lu couldn’t help but exclaim.

"With skills like this, he must have been doing photography for years, right? Why didn’t you ask him to be your photographer before?"

"Would you believe me if I told you he only recently started learning?"

Seeing Xu Lu acknowledge Lin Shen’s talent, Jiang Wan felt a strange sense of pride.

"He was just asking Sun Wenhao what kind of camera to buy last week."

"I guess photography really is all about talent."

Xu Lu praised, then immediately started teasing with a smile.

"With such an exceptional junior, you’d better seize the opportunity tomorrow. Dress up nicely."

"Why don’t you help me pick something out?"

Jiang Wan looked at her full closet, feeling a bit lost.

"I don’t know what’s appropriate."

"Obviously, you should wear something that highlights your assets!"

Xu Lu went straight to the closet, pulled out a white camisole, and shoved it into Jiang Wan’s hands, her smile filled with mischief.

"Wanwan, you’re so busty. Wear this, and I guarantee you’ll drive Lin Shen crazy!"

"This is a little too revealing."

Jiang Wan tried it on and immediately shook her head in disapproval.

"It is."

Xu Lu was filled with envy and jealousy.

"Wanwan, I’m so jealous of you!"

"Stop it!"

Jiang Wan, her face slightly flushed, pushed Xu Lu’s hand away.

"We’re being serious here. Do you have any other suggestions?"

"Then how about this one."

Xu Lu pulled a light purple hip-hugging skirt from the closet, which Jiang Wan also immediately rejected.

"Not this one. If I wear this and walk with Lin Shen, I’ll look like a sugar mommy. It’s too mature."

"Oh, Wanwan, do you have to be so serious about this?"

Seeing that none of her picks were working, Xu Lu gave up and flopped onto the bed to lecture her.

"If a guy likes you, he’ll think you look good in anything! There’s no need to stress so much."

"..."

Jiang Wan thought for a moment, her chin in her hand. She then pulled a black, off-the-shoulder top from the closet and paired it with a blue skirt.

"How about this outfit?"

"Not bad!"

Xu Lu nodded in approval.

"So, where are you two planning to go on your date tomorrow?"

"First, we’ll check in at the various stores, then we’ll figure out where to wander around."

"Then let me give you something."

?

Jiang Wan was confused as she watched Xu Lu leave.

A moment later, she returned, holding a small black box.

Okamoto 0.01.

"Take it. Don’t be shy, I have plenty more."

"Why would I want this!"

Even the usually gentle Jiang Wan couldn’t help but snap back, her expression a mix of extreme embarrassment and annoyance.

"My relationship with Lin Shen hasn’t progressed that fast."

"This is called being prepared."

Xu Lu just shoved the small box into Jiang Wan’s hands, grinning.

"You never know when you might need it. Remember to keep it with you. A girl has to protect herself when she’s out and about."

"..."

Jiang Wan rolled her eyes but took the box anyway. Deep down, she felt a faint sense of anticipation for her date tomorrow.

*

*

Thursday, August 14, 2025.

26°C–33°C, sunny, level 3 southeast wind, 21% humidity.

7:30 a.m.

After getting up, Lin Shen spread a yoga mat on the living room floor and, following a tutorial, began to practice a round of Baduanjin.

He closed his eyes, settled into a horse stance, and slowed his breathing, making it long and deep.

Gradually, the qi and blood flowed smoothly through his meridians, and all the fatigue in his body vanished.

’The things our ancestors left behind are truly amazing,’ he thought.

Lin Shen sighed in admiration. After finishing his Baduanjin exercises, he went to the bathroom to wash up.

Once he was out, he fixed his hair and clothes, grabbed the camera and keys from the table, and went downstairs to drive to Jiang Wan’s apartment complex.

9:00 a.m.

When Lin Shen arrived downstairs at Jiang Wan’s building, he sent her a message.

[Lin Shen: Senior, I’m here.]

[Jiang Wan: Coming down now.]

Before a few minutes had passed, Jiang Wan came downstairs with Xu Lu, and the sight made Lin Shen, who was leaning against his car, do a double take.

Today, she wasn’t wearing her usual hanfu. Instead, she had opted for a more casual, everyday outfit.

A black, off-the-shoulder top, a blue skirt, and white sneakers, with a small crossbody bag slung over her shoulder.

The whole ensemble was simple yet stylish, revealing her delicate, fair collarbones and slender neck. She looked gentle and graceful, but with a hint of sexiness.

Of course, the most prominent feature was her incredibly massive chest. The originally loose-fitting top was stretched taut, bulging prominently.

This made her waist seem exceptionally slender in comparison, creating a "slender branches bearing heavy fruit" figure rarely seen in real life.

Lin Shen couldn’t help but marvel internally.

’Compared to Qin Yuenan’s perfect, toned body, Jiang Wan’s figure is like something straight out of a Korean webtoon.’

’Another top-tier beauty!’