A slight smile touched Lin Shen’s lips before he feigned anger and spoke in a cold tone.

"You’ll do as I say."

"Alright, President Lin. Thank you~"

"You’re welcome."

Lin Shen said with a mischievous grin.

"After all, it’s only natural for a sponsor to spend money on his lover."

"..."

Lin Ping pursed her thin lips and was then pulled onto Lin Shen’s lap.

After glimpsing the intimate duo in the corner, many of the pet influencers consciously pretended not to see anything and quietly continued recording their videos.

But inside, they were brimming with gossip-fueled curiosity.

’So that’s their relationship?’

’This has definitely crossed the line between a boss and his subordinate!’

But Lin Shen looked like a rich kid at a glance, and the female store manager was mature and gorgeous. It was perfectly normal for them to have this kind of relationship.

"I’m going next door to check on the renovations. You watch the shop."

Lin Shen said softly, and Lin Ping gave him a playfully resentful look.

"Alright~"

"What’s wrong?"

Lin Shen leaned in and chuckled by Lin Ping’s ear.

"You’re in for it tonight."

"..."

Lin Ping clearly understood the meaning behind Lin Shen’s words, and the blush spreading across her cheeks made her even more beautiful.

She stood up from Lin Shen’s embrace and said softly.

"I’m going to go help out."

"Go on."

Lin Shen went next door.

The renovations were nearly complete. He could enter through a small door in the construction barrier to inspect the progress.

Upon entering the store, Lin Shen initially thought he’d gone to the wrong place.

The once old, dirty Rooster Hot Pot restaurant was gone. In its place was an Instagram-style Cat Cafe filled with a warm and soothing atmosphere.

Warm, yellow light spilled from the cotton and linen lampshades on the ceiling, casting dappled spots of light on the natural wood-colored floor.

The wall paint was a light cream-white that Lin Shen had specifically chosen, and the original back kitchen area had been replaced by a walnut-colored bar.

The pillars in the main hall were surrounded by woven rattan hanging baskets and cat trees, elevating the space efficiency by more than just a single notch.

"It’s beautiful."

Lin Shen couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration. Just then, Zhou Bin, wearing a hard hat, walked over.

"President Lin? You’re here!"

"Yeah, I came to take a look."

"Let me give you a tour then."

As the chief designer for this Cat Cafe of over 160 square meters, Zhou Bin was clearly quite confident in his work.

"This is the seating area. I’ve specially installed several bookshelves. You can buy some books to put on them later for customers to browse."

"Over here is the graffiti area. The wall has been treated with a special erasable layer. Whatever is drawn on it can be wiped away with just a damp cloth, leaving no trace."

"This is the supply area. It was originally the restaurant’s back kitchen. Although we’ve cleaned it thoroughly, some lingering smells might still be unavoidable in the early days, so I converted it into the bar area, far away from the customers."

"..."

Lin Shen nodded in satisfaction, feeling that the renovation cost of over 300,000 yuan was well worth it.

Best of all, Jutong Horizontal Installation had already sourced all the matching tables, chairs, and cat trees for the warm, Instagram-worthy style.

Once the renovation was complete, they could be shipped from the warehouse and installed at any time.

"You’ve worked hard."

After a quick tour, Lin Shen patted Zhou Bin’s shoulder and smiled.

"I’ll pay the remaining balance for the renovation today. I’ll also give you a red envelope. You’ve put a lot of work into this lately."

"Ah? Thank you so much!"

Zhou Bin hurriedly thanked Lin Shen, his heart filled with a pleasant surprise.

’Working for a big boss like this is awesome!’

’Not only does he pay up fast, but I even get a red envelope!’

"Take care, Boss Lin!"

"Mm."

Lin Shen returned to the Shennan Pet Society and found that many of the pet influencers had already finished filming their videos.

So, he searched for a nearby restaurant, booked a table, and smiled at the group.

"I’ve booked lunch at F1088 nearby. If you don’t mind, it’s my treat."

"Thank you, Boss Lin!"

The pet influencers were flattered and quickly thanked him.

They really hadn’t expected to get a free lunch while filming a sponsored video!

’When have we ever been treated this well before! Usually, we just film and leave.’

But who would have thought they’d meet someone as generous as Lin Shen this time!

He may look young, but his emotional intelligence when it comes to dealing with people is truly high!

Aside from a few who had other commitments and left early, once the remaining pet influencers had finished filming, Lin Shen led the large group to F1088.

It was located in a quiet, old-style mansion. The restaurant’s environment still retained the classical architectural charm of old Modu.

Red brick walls paired with retro chandeliers created an elegant dining atmosphere.

It was the first time the invited pet influencers had received such high-class treatment. They all looked a bit dazed, constantly marveling at the restaurant’s luxurious interior.

"This way, please, esteemed guests!"

Led by two waitresses in cheongsams, the group arrived at the Bailu Room on the top floor.

Taking the head seat, Lin Shen decided to splurge, ordering every single one of F1088’s signature dishes.

His generosity and lavishness made the pet influencers speculate about his identity and just how wealthy his family background must be.

Other people starting businesses are always penny-pinching, cutting costs wherever they can.

But not Lin Shen. Not only did he not haggle over the price for the sponsored videos, but he even played host and treated them all to a meal!

It was as if he didn’t care whether the business made money or not; he just did it for fun.

’It’s hard to understand what these rich kids are thinking these days...’

Although they were baffled by Lin Shen’s behavior, the pet influencers were all glad to have met him, their hearts filled with admiration and awe.

During the meal, they even took the initiative to socialize with him, showing great concern and trying to deepen their relationship, hoping for closer collaboration opportunities in the future.

After all, being a self-media creator wasn’t easy these days. If they could get a "sugar daddy" sponsor to back them, their future income would be much more stable.

Almost every pet influencer present was thinking the same thing.

Thus, what should have been a luncheon for Lin Shen to thank everyone turned into a business-like gathering where everyone tried to cozy up to him.

Seeing her lover at her side become the center of everyone’s attention, Lin Ping’s heart filled with a trace of happiness and smug satisfaction.

This solidified her resolve to follow this path to the very end!

At 2 PM, the luncheon concluded.

「First Floor.」

Lin Shen went to the front desk to pay the bill. He thought he’d be paying for this banquet out of his own pocket, but it ended up being charged to GoGo Maps’ account!

[Host’s entrepreneurial intent detected. 18,600 has been deducted for payment. Current Startup Fund balance: 8.48 million]

’What the!’

’So networking counts as "entrepreneurship" too?’

Lin Shen found it quite surprising and felt a secret thrill of joy.

’Of course, not having to spend the money from my bank account is the best.’

"Boss Lin, we’ll be heading out now. We’ll send you the videos after we finish editing them. If you need any changes, just let me know directly."

Father Maoqiu said in admiration.

"I saw the video you post-edited for Shui Yanwei. It was amazing! I hope you can give us some pointers so we can learn from you too."

"Sure."

Lin Shen stood at the restaurant entrance, smiling as he watched everyone leave.

At this moment, Lin Ping, who was beside him, let out a soft sigh of relief.

Seeing this, Lin Shen reached out, wrapped his arm around her curvy waist, and teased.

"What? Tired?"

"Not tired."

"If you’re not tired, then let’s get in the car. We’re going to the mall."

"Mm."

Lin Ping felt a warmth spread through her heart. She proactively nestled into Lin Shen’s embrace as he led her to the Jaguar XFL.

The two then headed to Wanda.

Lin Shen didn’t choose a more high-end luxury mall mainly because he considered Lin Ping’s personality. She was gentle, quiet, mature, and steady, long past the age for showing off.

Therefore, a more low-key and casual style of dress would suit her better.

「First Floor.」

The handsome young man, with his arm around a sexy, beautiful woman, walked into a ZARA women’s clothing store.

To be honest, ever since she got married, Lin Ping had rarely visited brick-and-mortar clothing stores.

If she needed new clothes, she would just buy them online, having shifted the entire focus of her life to her family.

As a result, she had neglected herself.

But now, her divorce had given Lin Ping more free time to live for herself.

However, looking at the dazzling array of fashion in the store, she still felt a little hesitant.

Seeing her hesitation, Lin Shen gave her perky bottom a squeeze and chuckled.

"How about I help you pick?"

"Mm."

Lin Ping let out a shy "Mm," feeling herself enveloped in a thick sense of happiness.

Lin Shen, meanwhile, glanced around, then led her to a clothing rack, pulled out an item, and gave her a mischievous grin.

"How about this one?"

’This one?’ 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

After getting a clear look at the piece of clothing in Lin Shen’s hands, Lin Ping’s expression froze for a moment.

Because it was a blue pleated skirt, similar to what you’d find in a JK uniform!