Financial Independence through Cracked Apps-Chapter 68: Jealous

Once such a wild idea popped into her head, Qin Yuenan couldn’t erase it from her mind, no matter how much she denied it.

So she had to change the subject to distract herself.

"You picked up your car?"

Qin Yuenan looked at Lin Shen with surprise as he placed his water bottle and earphone case on the treadmill.

"Where did you get the money?"

"I saved up."

Lin Shen gave a faint smile, which made Qin Yuenan blink a few times, her eyes filled with deep suspicion.

’Can a regular office employee save up for a car worth over 400,000 yuan after working for just three years?’

’Even with a loan, that would be incredibly difficult!’

’Unless he drained his family’s savings and borrowed money from everyone he knew, maybe it would be possible.’

’But Lin Shen said he still had savings...’

Qin Yuenan was a bit bewildered. She didn’t think Lin Shen was lying, but it was possible he was hiding his personal financial situation.

’Could he have secretly invested in some projects?’

’Or maybe he made money through stocks or other financial means?’

Those were the only possibilities Qin Yuenan could think of.

She recalled the various suggestions Lin Shen had made regarding the operations of Pet Guardian Home, and she began to feel more certain.

’With his talent, it’s possible he could have secretly made some money in finance.’

’That must be why he was so confident about quitting his job, right?’

"Remember to manage your risks."

Although she trusted Lin Shen, Qin Yuenan was still worried he might lose money in the stock market, so she offered a gentle reminder.

"It’s best to keep some money for emergencies."

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Lin Shen turned his head as he ran, a puzzled look on his face.

He really wasn’t on the same wavelength as Qin Yuenan and couldn’t understand what she meant.

"Nan, what do you mean?"

"Nothing."

Seeing that Lin Shen didn’t appreciate her concern, Qin Yuenan puffed her cheeks out in a pout and increased her running pace.

"Jog for twenty minutes, then we’ll go to our personal training session. The annual membership came with four free sessions, and I booked one for eight o’clock."

"Okay."

Lin Shen adjusted the treadmill to 11 kilometers per hour, regulating his breathing to match his stride.

After so many days of training, he had already adapted to a 5’40" pace. He could definitely run a 5k in under twenty-eight and a half minutes!

However, Lin Shen only ran for twenty minutes before getting ready to rest and head to the personal training session.

During this time, Qin Yuenan made a special trip to the locker room and changed back into the tank top and yoga pants she usually wore for workouts.

When she came out, Lin Shen could once again admire her graceful figure.

Of course, others working out in the gym also cast their gazes her way.

Some looks were appreciative, some were amazed, and of course, some were lecherous.

Noticing this, Lin Shen finally understood why Qin Yuenan hadn’t been wearing this outfit earlier.

’It really is too eye-catching. She must hate being stared at.’

’So why did she change back into it?’

Lin Shen once again looked Qin Yuenan’s exquisite figure up and down, his gaze even more intense than before.

However, this typically cool and aloof beauty didn’t snap at him with a cold expression like she used to. Instead, she averted her eyes, seeming...

’A little shy?’

A thought stirred in Lin Shen’s mind.

"Let’s go."

Qin Yuenan finally couldn’t stand Lin Shen’s brazen gaze any longer. After glaring at him in annoyance, she urged him to head up to the third floor with her.

Compared to the crowded first floor, the third floor was much less populated.

After all, a personal training session at the Z&B Fitness gym cost at least seven or eight hundred yuan, and they were sold in packages of twenty sessions.

The average person simply couldn’t afford it.

Then again, the people who had memberships here weren’t average either.

"Ms. Qin, you’re here."

Since it was time for their appointment, Lu Ran was already waiting on the third floor in her workout clothes. She had even thoughtfully prepared electrolyte water, towels, and other items.

Seeing Lin Shen next to Qin Yuenan, she looked slightly surprised.

"Are you taking the personal training session with Mr. Lin?"

"Yes. Is that a problem?"

"Of course not, no problem at all."

Lu Ran smiled and looked at Lin Shen.

"Mr. Lin, what areas do you want to focus on strengthening?"

"My back, I guess."

Lin Shen clutched his lower back.

"My back is weak."

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Lu Ran froze for a moment, then she took a deep look at Qin Yuenan. Her expression instantly shifted from confusion to one of dawning realization, becoming quite colorful.

’So that’s how it is!’

’I thought Mr. Lin’s lower back strain was from sitting for too long, but it turns out it was caused by strenuous activities of *that* kind?’

’It’s understandable. After all, with a girlfriend as beautiful as Ms. Qin, it’s only normal for him to be... working hard every night.’

"Please, follow me."

Lu Ran led Qin Yuenan and Lin Shen to the personal training area, then handed them two heart rate monitoring wristbands.

"Ms. Qin, this is our plan for the two-hour session. Your goal is body sculpting, so I’ve customized four short lessons for you. If you need more, you’re welcome to book more sessions with me anytime."

Lu Ran smiled and handed her a printed workout plan. Qin Yuenan gave it a quick look and nodded.

"Fine."

"And I need to ask for your permission on one more thing."

Lu Ran asked cautiously, testing the waters.

"Because Mr. Lin’s lower back is strained, he needs to relax his lumbar muscles. I might have some physical contact with him later. I was wondering if you would mind?"

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Qin Yuenan was taken aback, and Lin Shen was utterly baffled.

’Why are you asking someone else’s permission for physical contact with me?’

Lin Shen thought about it for a moment and suddenly understood.

’Don’t tell me she thinks Qin Yuenan and I are a couple?’

"Fine."

Qin Yuenan seemed to know that Lu Ran had misunderstood, but instead of explaining, she gave Lin Shen a meaningful glance.

Then, she headed to the squat rack to warm up.

For women, body sculpting generally focuses on two areas.

First is the upper body, focusing on the waist and back, and second is the lower body, focusing on the glutes and legs.

Qin Yuenan felt her upper body didn’t need much work, so her glutes and legs became the focus of her workout.

And barbell squats are an effective way to sculpt the lower body.

Lu Ran first instructed Qin Yuenan on her squat form to prevent injury.

Only then did she come over to Lin Shen and lay a yoga mat out in front of him.

"Mr. Lin, please lie face down with your arms crossed over your shoulders. Relax your lower back; don’t keep it straight."

"Okay."

After Lin Shen lay down, Lu Ran gently knelt on either side of his thighs. With her hands, she began to relax his lower back muscles like a professional masseuse.

When Qin Yuenan saw this from a distance, her brow furrowed. A feeling of extreme awkwardness and discomfort welled up inside her.

But Lin Shen had a look of pure enjoyment on his face.

After all, Lu Ran’s technique was extremely professional, like that of a seasoned physical therapist. It was obvious she had the proper certifications.

’Ah, this feels great!’

After twenty minutes of relaxation, Lu Ran brought Lin Shen a yoga ball and instructed him to lie on it to further loosen his lower back.

Meanwhile, besides squats, Qin Yuenan followed her plan with Romanian deadlifts, standing side leg raises, and step-ups.

Time flew by quickly.

At 9:30 PM, there was still half an hour left in the session.

Lu Ran walked over to Qin Yuenan and asked.

"Ms. Qin, shall I help you with your cool-down stretches?"

"No, thank you."

Qin Yuenan waved her hand in refusal, as she really disliked being touched by others.

This put Lu Ran in a difficult position.

"You need to massage the corresponding muscles after a workout, or you’ll be sore for the next couple of days."

"Hmm..."

Qin Yuenan thought for a moment, then looked at Lin Shen.

"You can massage me."