Financial Independence through Cracked Apps-Chapter 52: Dinner Date

Huh?

Jiang Wan’s beautiful eyes blinked, her mind going blank for a moment.

She had let Lin Shen use her shoulder as a pillow simply because she felt for him. He must have been exhausted after spending the whole day walking around Changxing Island with her and definitely needed to rest.

She didn’t have any other ulterior motives.

Jiang Wan secretly glanced at Lin Shen beside her. She saw his eyelashes trembling slightly and his breathing soft and slow. He was clearly fast asleep.

’He probably didn’t do it on purpose.’

After reaching this conclusion, Jiang Wan suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Rest well."

Jiang Wan murmured, gently brushing aside the bangs hanging over Lin Shen’s forehead. A wave of motherly affection washed over her, and her beautiful eyes shimmered like spring water, captivating and tender.

The corners of her mouth curved into a faint, almost imperceptible smile.

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8:10 PM.

"This is the last stop."

As the bus pulled into the station, Lin Shen slowly woke up. He couldn’t help but stretch and let out a small groan.

"Awake now?"

Just then, Jiang Wan, who was beside him, let out a soft chuckle.

"I never knew you purred like a little kitten when you sleep."

"Oh, really? I had no idea."

Lin Shen felt a little embarrassed. He glanced at Jiang Wan, then his expression faltered for a moment. When he came to his senses, he reminded her.

"Senior, your clothes... they’ve slipped a little."

’Clothes?’

Jiang Wan looked down and her pretty face instantly burned as if it had been scorched by fire.

"Little brother Lin Shen, thanks for the reminder, but..."

Seeing that Lin Shen was still staring intently at her, Jiang Wan reached out and poked his forehead, feigning anger as she chided him playfully.

"Remember not to keep staring at a girl’s chest, okay? It’s very impolite."

"Sorry."

Lin Shen quickly averted his gaze with an awkward smile and changed the subject.

"Let’s go. The driver is going to rush us off soon."

"Okay."

After the three of them got off the bus, Sun Wenhao immediately found an excuse to slip away. He had no desire to be a damn third wheel any longer.

"A friend asked me to have dinner, so I’m heading out."

"Okay, take care on your way."

Inside the subway station, after watching Sun Wenhao board the arriving train, Jiang Wan looked at Lin Shen.

"Maybe you should head back and get some rest too."

"I’d like to invite you to dinner, Senior Jiang Wan."

Lin Shen said with a smile.

"After all, you remember what we agreed on at the school gate last time, right?"

"Of course I remember, but didn’t you already treat us to lunch?"

"That was for Brother Sun. This time, I want to treat you alone."

Feeling Lin Shen’s intense gaze, Jiang Wan suddenly felt her heart skip a few beats.

A thought occurred to her, but afraid she might be misinterpreting things, she hesitated for a moment before smiling and agreeing.

"Alright, what do you want to treat your senior to?"

"Just come with me."

Lin Shen gave a mysterious smile, which piqued Jiang Wan’s curiosity.

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Pudong Lujiazui Financial District, Central Mansion.

When Lin Shen said they were getting off the subway here, Jiang Wan sensed that something was up.

This place could be called the economic heart of Modu. Several skyscrapers soared into the clouds, like giant spikes driven into the city’s core.

"You’re planning to have dinner around here?"

Jiang Wan looked at Lin Shen doubtfully, and he nodded.

"I made a reservation at the French restaurant on the 68th floor of Central Mansion. I figured the view from the window would be pretty nice."

Lin Shen’s reasoning was simple. Now that he had achieved financial freedom, he should experience all that life had to offer.

Before, as just another face in the crowd, he never dared to linger too long in a central business district like this.

He felt like he didn’t belong.

But now, Lin Shen wanted to give it a try.

He wanted to try being a master of Modu, to experience its true luxury and prestige.

But going alone would be a bit too awkward, so Lin Shen decided to invite Jiang Wan.

After all, when a man goes out, besides the significant advantage of being well-dressed, the quality of his female companion is one of the most crucial aspects of his public image.

And Jiang Wan fit the bill perfectly.

Whether it was her figure, appearance, or personality, her every move exuded the unique elegance and grace of a Huaxia woman.

Truly, a woman of great substance.

"Let’s go."

Seeing Jiang Wan hesitate, Lin Shen said half-jokingly.

"What’s wrong? Does my senior not like this place?"

"Little brother Lin Shen, you should remember this: no girl will ever refuse a romantic Western dinner."

Jiang Wan gracefully took Lin Shen’s arm, her faint smile as warm and gentle as the morning sun.

"In that case, I’ll have to trouble you to spend so much."

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* 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Lameloise (Maison Lameloise), Modu Branch.

As the first overseas branch of the legendary French restaurant, it had consistently held a two-star Michelin rating since its opening.

With its ultimate expression of French culinary art paired with a beautiful cloud-top view, it was arguably the top choice for couples on dates in Modu.

Although it was expensive, if the goal was to win a girl’s heart, you absolutely couldn’t go wrong with this place.

"Do you like it?"

In a corner of the restaurant, Cheng Yue pointed to the night view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, gazing at Gu Wanting, who sat opposite him, with deep affection in his eyes.

"Tingting, to celebrate your graduation, I specially reserved this window seat for you."

"Thank you!"

Gu Wanting looked around excitedly.

After all, this was her first time in such a luxurious restaurant. A thick sense of vanity and satisfaction spread through her heart.

Back when she was dating Lin Shen, she wouldn’t have even dared to dream of a place like this.

But now, that dream had become a reality.

This made Gu Wanting feel very fortunate—fortunate that she had met Cheng Yue, and also fortunate that she had broken things off with Lin Shen, cutting her losses in time.

"Thank you for going to so much trouble."

Gu Wanting took Cheng Yue’s hand and returned his affectionate gaze.

"I love the atmosphere here. Can you take a picture for me?"

"No problem!"

Cheng Yue stood up, took out his phone, and with the backdrop of the densely packed skyscrapers outside the window, he captured Gu Wanting’s alluring face and sexy figure in a photo.

This made him feel a restless heat inside, and he licked his dry lips.

"Tingting, you’re so beautiful."

"Thanks."

Gu Wanting smiled politely, then took out her phone and began snapping one picture after another of the exquisitely plated dishes on the table.

Just as she was about to post to her social media with the location tagged, an elegant figure in a hanfu suddenly swept past her.

?

’Someone’s actually wearing a hanfu to eat Western food at Lameloise?’

’Isn’t there a formal dress code here?’

Gu Wanting looked up curiously and, in the dimly lit restaurant, immediately spotted the beautiful "big sister" in the hanfu.

As well as the male companion by her side.

Huh?

Gu Wanting’s pupils contracted, and her mind instantly went BUZZ.

That person is... Lin Shen?!