’Shenwan Media?’

Upon seeing the name, Jiang Wan, who had been eating in the school cafeteria, felt her heart begin to race.

’Does Lin Shen plan on starting a media company with me, in both our names?’

It was the kind of gesture that would make any girl’s heart flutter.

Gifting clothes and bags was common enough, but being gifted a share of a company’s name was a first!

’This is so much more meaningful than any other gift!’

A profound sense of warmth and gratitude washed over Jiang Wan, but after a moment’s thought, a knowing smile touched her lips.

’Shennan Pet Society.

Shenwan Media.

Lin Shen, you really are impartial, spreading your favor around equally...’

[Jiang Wan: It’s really thoughtful of you! But shouldn’t we think carefully about starting a media company? This is a huge deal, after all!]

[Lin Shen: Yeah.]

Though he’d agreed to be cautious, Lin Shen had actually already made plans for it.

He had considered the current startup environment and concluded that without a solid marketing strategy, even the best products wouldn’t sell themselves.

And the best way to market something was to master the flow of internet traffic.

Therefore, Lin Shen figured, even if he didn’t start his own media company, he would eventually have to invest in one to control his own narrative online.

’If that’s the case, I might as well do it myself!’

Besides, he had two killer apps in his arsenal: Shuaiyang and Big Blue Book.

One provided cash back on spending, and the other provided organic traffic.

It was as if these two "cracked" apps were tailor-made for starting a media company!

He could use one to boost his company’s streamers with tips and increase their hype, and use the other, Big Blue Book, to drive traffic to them.

The setup was absolutely perfect!

So, creating a media company was something Lin Shen was determined to do.

It would just have to wait a while before he could put it on the front burner; he had more important things to deal with right now.

Namely, getting the Shennan Pet Society up and running!

As his excitement surged, Lin Shen took a deep breath to calm himself, then changed the subject to chat with Jiang Wan about everyday things.

[Lin Shen: Have you thought about what you want to film for the next video?]

[Jiang Wan: Hmm... I haven’t decided yet. Do you have any good suggestions?]

[Lin Shen: How about ’Memories of My Late Wife’?]

Lin Shen sent her the mission theme directly from his Camera and Album, which left her a little confused.

[Jiang Wan: Are you trying to replicate the success of the last video? By shooting another one of those short films with a touching ending?]

[Lin Shen: Sort of. We’re just feeling our way forward. Since the last video went viral, we should stick to the same formula to keep our fanbase stable.]

[Lin Shen: The last one was about the bittersweet story of teenage love. This time, let’s film a story about a couple who’ve been together since they were young!]

’A couple who’ve been together since they were young...’

Jiang Wan murmured the phrase. Her mind suddenly flooded with ideas, and she replied with a hint of excitement.

[Jiang Wan: Deal! I already know how to write the script. How about I send it to you once I’m done?]

[Lin Shen: Okay.]

Lin Shen smiled to himself, then suddenly remembered the promise he’d made to Gu Wanqing.

[Lin Shen: By the way, is this Saturday the registration day for new students at the School of Foreign Languages at Shanghai International Studies University?]

[Jiang Wan: You’re well-informed! Did Qingqing tell you? And she asked you to pick her up, right?]

’How did she guess that?’

’Jiang Wan is so perceptive!’

Lin Shen smiled.

[Lin Shen: Yep. Do you want to come with me to pick up Qingqing?]

[Jiang Wan: I’d love to, but it might be a little tricky. I’ll definitely be super busy on registration day, so I won’t be able to leave campus.]

[Lin Shen: Okay, my bad. I didn’t think it through.]

[Jiang Wan: You’re not mad, are you? It would have been fine a day earlier, but I really can’t get away on the actual registration day. Sorry! When we see each other next, I’ll give you a reward to make it up to you. You’d better look forward to it!]

[Jiang Wan: Love you.jpg]

’A reward?’

When Lin Shen saw that word, the first person who came to mind was, surprisingly, Qin Yuenan.

After all, she’d promised him a reward a few days ago, but had been too busy to follow through.

’Now that’s a true workaholic!’

Lin Shen shook his head with a sigh. After chatting with Jiang Wan a bit more, he initially planned to tell Gu Wanqing that Jiang Wan couldn’t make it.

But on second thought, he decided against it.

Telling her in advance would only disappoint Qingqing.

’I’ll just make up an excuse then.’

After another lively chat with Jiang Wan, Lin Shen took a picture of his living room and sent it to Qin Yuenan.

[Lin Shen: Nan, what do you think of my place?]

Lin Shen expected her to take a while to respond, assuming she was busy with work, but her reply was instantaneous.

[Qin Yuenan: This is your place?]

[Lin Shen: Yep.]

[Qin Yuenan: It’s beautiful. But I have to work late tonight, so I won’t be able to come over. Can we do it in a few days?]

Clearly, Qin Yuenan had understood the hint behind him sending a picture of his place. Her apologetic reply left him feeling a little disappointed.

[Lin Shen: Okay. You get back to work, Nan.]

[Qin Yuenan: Sorry, I’ll make it up to you (heart emoji)]

[Qin Yuenan: Love you.jpg]

Seeing Qin Yuenan send the exact same meme as Jiang Wan gave Lin Shen a strange feeling.

’So this is what it feels like to have a foot in two boats... It’s kind of a thrill!’

[Lin Shen: Okay.]

After finishing his chat with Qin Yuenan, Lin Shen cleared the dining table, then sat on the sofa and used the Shennan Pet Society’s Douyin account to create a fan group.