An ID photo of a woman was displayed on Jiang Wan’s phone screen.

Her face was stunningly beautiful, with a cool and detached air and a classic, delicate oval shape.

She had a high-bridged nose, deep-set, beautiful eyes, thin, tightly pressed lips, and fair skin.

Her makeup-free face, without any touch-ups, was absolutely stunning—even more beautiful than many internet celebrities and movie stars after they’d been fully made up.

Moreover, her aura was exceptionally striking; she looked just like one of those decisive, powerhouse female CEOs from a TV drama.

Jiang Wan suddenly felt a pang of inadequacy. For the first time, she felt she had actually lost out in the looks department.

In truth, she was usually quite confident about her looks.

’Confidence and humility aren’t mutually exclusive,’ Jiang Wan believed. ’A healthy dose of self-worth is just a positive emotion.’

With so many people around her complimenting her figure and looks, she naturally had a clear understanding of where she stood.

She was prettier than the average person, on par with most internet celebrities and stars, but a step below the absolute top tier.

But after seeing Qin Yuenan’s ID photo on the company website, Jiang Wan finally understood.

There’s always someone better out there.

’I’ve been too overconfident.’

Jiang Wan never imagined that Lin Shen’s female boss would be this beautiful! 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

And she didn’t look old, yet she was already the Marketing Director for Pet Guardian Home’s Modu branch.

That just went to show how capable she was at her job!

’Her educational background probably isn’t bad, either. And her family connections are likely her greatest source of pride.’

’Can I still win against such an outstanding woman?’

Jiang Wan’s first reaction wasn’t resentment or anger. Instead, she started wondering if she had enough Charm to keep Lin Shen’s attention.

Because she was now crystal clear on what she wanted: Lin Shen.

After spending nearly a month with him, she felt she couldn’t live without him anymore.

His looks, his body, the way he talked, his personality, his abilities... every single one of his strengths struck a chord deep in Jiang Wan’s heart, leaving her utterly infatuated and captivated.

’Since that’s the case, why make things unpleasant by getting angry?’

’What I should be doing now is leveraging my own strengths to attract Lin Shen.’

Jiang Wan glanced down at herself, and her worried expression instantly morphed into one of secret delight.

’A woman’s professional skills and education aren’t necessarily huge advantages in a relationship.’

’You might be a little prettier than me, but when it comes to figure, I’ve definitely got you beat!’

To this day, Jiang Wan had never met a woman who could even compare to her in that department, let alone surpass her.

In this, Jiang Wan had absolute confidence!

’And judging by Lin Shen’s reaction when we... did what we did last night, he really likes my body too.’

At this thought, Jiang Wan breathed a sigh of relief. The pressure she felt eased considerably.

’As long as I have something Lin Shen likes that other women don’t, I’ll be fine!’

’This is my unique advantage!’

’I wonder how far this Ms. Qin has gotten with Lin Shen?’

Jiang Wan lay on the bed, her phone resting on her stomach, and stared blankly at the ceiling.

’Based on Qin Yuenan’s looks and her job title, she’s probably one of those really aloof types, probably pretty clueless when it comes to romance.’

’Maybe she and Lin Shen are just business partners for the store, without any romantic involvement.’

’She might even be frigid!’

The corners of Jiang Wan’s mouth tilted up. She felt her odds, which had been 50-50, had just improved by ten percent.

’Sixty to forty. The advantage is mine!’

’But then again, can any woman really be frigid when faced with a man as amazing as Lin Shen?’

Jiang Wan had her doubts.

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「11:30 PM.」

「Jiayu Pavilion, Building 5, Apartment 1602.」

...

Feeling quite pleased with himself, Lin Shen tried to pull the pillow out of Qin Yuenan’s grasp, worried she’d suffocate if she buried her face any deeper.

’After all, we’ve been at this all night. She can’t possibly still be this shy, can she?’

Lin Shen paused, his expression faltering. He suddenly remembered that night in Jinling, when Qin Yuenan had scratched up his back.

’Oh, so she’s afraid she’ll unconsciously hurt me!’

Lin Shen’s gaze softened, and he gently caressed Qin Yuenan’s feverish cheeks.

Her beautiful eyes were squeezed shut, her cheeks were scarlet, and she was panting heavily through her nose, her chest rising and falling dramatically.

But she soon began to calm down. She pulled a corner of the blanket over her face and slapped Lin Shen’s hand away.

"Nan..."

Lin Shen couldn’t help but grin. He gave Qin Yuenan’s pert bottom a light pat and suggested,

"How about we take a shower together?"

"No."

"Alright, then I’ll go by myself."

Lin Shen got out of bed. Just as he was about to slip on his slippers and head to the bathroom, he felt a hand grab his wrist.

?

Lin Shen looked back, confused. Qin Yuenan was sitting on the edge of the bed, her right hand gripping his wrist while her left clutched a part of the blanket to cover her body.

She didn’t say a word, just kept her flushed face slightly turned away, occasionally stealing a glance at him before quickly averting her eyes.

She looked just like a child who desperately wanted something but was too shy to ask for it.

It dawned on Lin Shen. He suddenly understood what Qin Yuenan wanted. He stepped forward, gave her soft cheek a pinch, and said with a mischievous grin,

"I see now. Turns out the little glutton isn’t full yet!"

"I didn’t say that!"

Qin Yuenan slapped his hand away and shot him an embarrassed glare. Then, she balled her small fists and started playfully pounding on his chest, her blows feeling more like a massage than an attack.

"You’re the one who wants it! You are! You are!"

"Alright, alright. I’m the one who wants it, I’m the one who wants it."

Lin Shen smiled indulgently and gently caught Qin Yuenan’s wrists.