Financial Independence through Cracked Apps-Chapter 56: How the Assistant Became a Pretty Boy

Chapter 56: Chapter 56: How the Assistant Became a Pretty Boy

One million?

Lin Shen, who had been holding a horse stance, plopped right down onto the yoga mat. He was slightly out of breath, his expression one of utter disbelief.

’Nan is way too generous!’

How could an incomplete business proposal get a one-million-yuan investment from her?

For the first time, Lin Shen had a much clearer understanding of just how "loaded" Qin Yuenan was. But he didn’t really need the money.

After all, he had the industry fund from GoGo Maps. After visiting the four Red Points on Changxing Island yesterday, the total amount had increased from 750,000 to 930,000 yuan.

If things kept going like this, he wouldn’t be short on cash at all.

So, Lin Shen decisively refused.

[Lin Shen: No need, Nan. I haven’t really thought it through yet.]

[Qin Yuenan: If you have an idea, just do it. Don’t be so wishy-washy. The more you hesitate, the more likely you are to make a bad call. Trust your gut.]

...

’Easy for you to say!’

’If I lose your million, aren’t you going to kill me?!’

Though Lin Shen was roasting her internally, he still typed out a reply.

[Lin Shen: Thanks for the encouragement, Nan. I’ll think about it some more.]

[Qin Yuenan: Alright. I went to ZB Fitness yesterday and got a membership. I got one for you, too. Go activate it when you have time.]

?

Lin Shen’s expression froze when he saw the location information Qin Yuenan sent.

’She already got me a gym membership?’

To be honest, Lin Shen wasn’t as happy as one might expect. Instead, he found it a little strange.

’It’s like I’m being kept...’

’I’m an assistant, not a pretty boy!’

"Sigh—!"

Lin Shen let out a soft sigh. After a quick shower in the bathroom, he tidied himself up and headed for the location Qin Yuenan had sent.

ZB Fitness.

Though called a gym, it was more like a luxurious fitness center standing tall in the commercial district.

The minimalist, high-tech storefront looked exceptionally prestigious. Inside was a spacious 1,800-square-meter area, filled with a dazzling array of fitness equipment.

The moment Lin Shen stepped onto the first floor, his impression of gyms as dirty, messy, and stinking of sweat instantly changed for the better.

An internal and external cross-ventilation system filled the air with a light, fresh fragrance. The rhythmic CLANG CLANG of metal plates colliding sounded with a steady beat.

’Not bad.’

"Hello, sir!"

Seeing a customer arrive, a female trainer from the front desk came out to greet him with a smile.

A tight-fitting sports tank top, gray yoga pants, white socks, and white sneakers.

Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of this athletic attire; it would look exceptionally alluring on any woman, let alone a curvaceous trainer.

However, her overall impression was alluring without being vulgar. Her graceful and delicate figure revealed a vibrant, healthy physique.

Tan skin, a neat and refreshing short haircut, and a confident, polite smile.

Lin Shen didn’t get any sense of vulgar pandering from her; all he saw was a passion for fitness and exercise.

"How can I help you? Are you here for a workout, a swim? Or perhaps posture training?"

"Someone got a membership for me here. I came to activate it today."

Lin Shen introduced himself.

"My surname is Lin, and the last four digits of my phone number are 7946."

"Okay, Mr. Lin. Please follow me."

The trainer led Lin Shen to the first-floor front desk and had the receptionist look up his information before smiling.

"It was our member, Ms. Qin, who opened the All-Access Business membership for you, correct?"

"Correct."

Lin Shen handed over his ID card.

"How much is it?"

"18,888 yuan per year, but Ms. Qin has already paid for you."

The trainer took Lin Shen’s ID, had the receptionist activate his membership, and then smiled.

"My name is Lu Ran, and I’m a gold-medal personal trainer here. Allow me to give you a tour of ZB Fitness and perform a preliminary health assessment for you."

"Thank you for the trouble."

"You’re too kind. It’s my pleasure to assist you."

Led by Lu Ran, Lin Shen toured the ZB Fitness center and was once again stunned by its luxuriousness.

The largest floor was for strength training and cardio, and it also included a swimming pool and shower rooms.

The second floor housed group class studios. Not only were there yoga and spin cycling rooms, but there was even a dance studio!

The third floor was dedicated to personal training and rehabilitation, and the fourth floor was a retail area where you could buy fitness gear.

An outdoor terrace extending from the building was designed as a lounge for members to socialize, perfect for white-collar professionals to chat after their workouts.

"The environment here is great."

"Thank you for the compliment."

Lu Ran led Lin Shen to the third-floor rehabilitation area, entered an assessment room, and began introducing the various instruments and equipment.

"First, I’ll perform a comprehensive physical assessment for you, including a body composition analysis, fitness evaluation, and exercise risk screening. This will help you with targeted training in the future."

"Okay."

Aside from his work physicals, this was the first time Lin Shen had undergone such a systematic examination, and he was extremely curious.

The entire process took less than half an hour, and the results came out quickly.

The moment Lu Ran saw Lin Shen’s physical report, her expression faltered slightly.

Generally, people who come to the gym to work out have some minor health issues, more or less.

Of course, Lin Shen had a few, but most of his physiological data was excellent.

"You’re in great health! Your body fat percentage and muscle mass are both in the optimal range. Even your cardiopulmonary function, flexibility, and strength assessment are much better than the average person’s!"

Lu Ran looked at Lin Shen in surprise.

"Do you train regularly?"

"Occasionally."

Lin Shen replied modestly.

The reason his body was so healthy was most likely thanks to the modded app, Sports Health.

The items it awarded had greatly improved Lin Shen’s Constitution, and the activated personal panel could even monitor and manage all aspects of his physical condition.

Even GoGo Maps sometimes awarded attribute points, further enhancing his physical fitness.

Overall, compared to the monetary rewards from ReceivePal, Lin Shen much preferred this state of good health.

Just as he was starting to feel a little smug, Lu Ran suddenly threw a bucket of cold water on him.

"I see you have some slight strain in your lower back muscles, most likely caused by sitting for long periods."

Lu Ran said with a smile.

"But that’s a minor issue. I can create a professional training plan for you to help correct it. I’ll also include four complimentary personal training sessions. It’s all part of the benefits of our All-Access Business membership. Would that be okay with you?"

"Yes."

Lin Shen nodded.

He suddenly felt that this 18,000-yuan annual membership was quite worth it—after all, he wasn’t the one paying.

’I should do something for Qin Yuenan in return.’

Lin Shen did a quick calculation.

Over 30,000 yuan for wine, 30,000 for a road bike, and 18,000 for the annual gym membership.

Qin Yuenan had already spent nearly 100,000 yuan on him!

This moved Lin Shen, who disliked being indebted to others, but it also made him feel a little awkward.

’The operational advice I gave Qin Yuenan... there’s no way it’s worth 100,000 yuan, right?’

’I should probably find a good opportunity to thank her properly.’

Lin Shen thought to himself.

’What does this cool, sophisticated woman need?’