Financial Independence through Cracked Apps

Chapter 503: Chapter 241: Position Assignments

After all, mature women were most fond of this type of young, handsome man.

They had met the right person at the age when they needed each other most.

Qin Yuenan’s pretty face flushed slightly. ’If it were just a physical relationship, that would actually be fine,’ she thought.

She was very confident in Lin Shen’s abilities in that department, after all, having experienced them firsthand many times.

If he really was winning over Shen Yun with his prowess in bed, Qin Yuenan wouldn’t be very jealous. In fact, she would even feel a touch of pride welling up from within.

’That’s a sign of his strength, too!’

After they had more or less settled the supply chain matters, Lin Shen continued with a smile, asking another question.

"Nan, those big promises you made during the meeting—can we really pull them off?"

"What’s so hard about it?"

Qin Yuenan was quite confident in Shennan’s development prospects.

"Pet Guardian Home’s main base is in the Capital City, so their influence in the East China Region is limited. That gives us a perfect opportunity to slip in."

"See? I’ve already negotiated for a few physical store locations. Are you planning to lease them, or buy them outright?"

"Buy them, of course."

Lin Shen said softly.

"We’ll let franchisees handle leasing in the future. But any physical store that’s one of ours, a Shennan store, must be under our complete control. Otherwise, it will cause unnecessary trouble."

"Mhm."

Qin Yuenan held out her hand to Lin Shen, asking for money directly.

"Hand over the money. These few locations are spread across different districts in Modu. The property values aren’t too high. There are three in total, and we’ll need about twelve million."

"You really don’t hold back, do you?"

Lin Shen chuckled and gave his phone a little shake.

"I’ll transfer the money to the company account this afternoon. Fifteen million in total. You can use the remaining three million for operations as you see fit."

"Okay."

Qin Yuenan’s gaze softened. She then chatted with Lin Shen about many of the company’s internal business directions and the managers assigned to them.

The Shennan Pet Medical Department’s related business would be handed over to Qi Hao.

This division would require a large initial investment of capital to recruit talent and purchase medical equipment and supplies.

Plus, it would take a year or two for the relevant certifications and licenses to be approved, so the medical division was still just a page in Shennan’s future plans.

But they would start preparing now. It never hurt to be prepared.

Lin Shen trusted Qi Hao completely.

Qin Yuenan had also met him and affirmed his abilities.

So, the matter of the Pet Medical Department was more or less settled.

Next up was the Shennan Pet Breeding Department, with related business to be managed by Yang Han.

As Shennan’s most critical pillar industry for the future, its progress certainly had to keep pace with the pet food division.

After all, it was connected to a whole series of subsequent businesses, like pet services, pet shipping, and the construction of an online pet community. It was an extremely important link in the chain.

Therefore, Qin Yuenan decided she would meet with Yang Han when the time came to chat before making any final decisions.

Just from Lin Shen’s description, she had a general understanding that this Yang Han was yet another highly educated talent.

And his specialization was a perfect match!

This greatly surprised Qin Yuenan.

"First Oxford University, now the Royal Veterinary College, London... how do you keep running into all these highly educated talents? And how have other companies not snatched them up yet?"

"I don’t know either."

Lin Shen spread his hands helplessly.

"I originally just wanted to acquire a pet breeding center. But who knew I’d hit it off with Yang Han? And then I found out he was a top student from Oxford University, so I tried inviting him to join us, and he actually agreed."

"..."

Hearing Lin Shen’s humblebrag, Qin Yuenan fell into thought. For the first time, she had a more direct sense of her boyfriend’s Charm.

’He can’t just attract women who like handsome faces and money, he can even attract talented men?’

’This man’s Charm is just too powerful!’

Qin Yuenan’s eyes filled with worship and admiration for Lin Shen. Her beautiful eyes, shimmering with a stunning light, were fixed on him as she wrapped her arms around his neck and refused to let go, her voice full of praise.

"You’re so amazing. I was originally thinking of helping you recruit some talent, but I didn’t expect you to have already handled it yourself."

"Just lucky."

Lin Shen chuckled.

"Of course, when it comes to the company’s operations, I’ll still have to rely on you, Nan."

"Hmph."

Qin Yuenan snorted lightly. Faced with Lin Shen’s consideration, she felt a trace of Sweetness in her heart.

But just then, he suddenly said.

"Oh, right, there’s another department—Customer Service. How about we give that part of the business to Lin Ping?"

Lin Ping?

Qin Yuenan’s brow furrowed slightly. She had almost forgotten about that sultry woman.

’She’s not suitable, is she?’

’After all, she has no management experience and no academic qualifications. Aside from being good at reading people and having high emotional intelligence, she’s completely unqualified to be the head of the Customer Service Department in every other respect.’

This area of the business was extremely important, after all.

The pet industry is fundamentally a service industry. Interfacing with clients, handling customer complaints and questions—these things were the absolute cornerstones of Shennan’s long-term development.

If it wasn’t handled well, it could very well cause all sorts of trouble.

’Therefore, the Customer Service Department should be given to a more suitable talent.’

’Lin Ping was clearly not a good fit for this position.’

So, Qin Yuenan was somewhat opposed to Lin Shen’s proposal.

However, Shennan’s decisions ultimately revolved around him. Since he had brought it up, it meant he had his own reasons.

So, Qin Yuenan asked softly.

"Your reasoning?"

"She’s a perfect fit."

Lin Shen began to describe Lin Ping with a smile.

"First, she has extensive experience managing a Cat Cafe. Plus, she’s gentle and polite when she speaks, and has a mild and virtuous personality. She’d be very suitable for giving tours to potential franchisees."

"Second, she’s good-tempered and doesn’t get angry easily. Nan, you know as well as I do that the most important thing when dealing with customers is to be able to control your temper. No matter how angry you get, you have to greet them with a smile. I feel that’s extremely important."

"And Lin Ping can do that very well."

"..."

Seeing how well Lin Shen knew Lin Ping, Qin Yuenan grew suspicious again.

"You’ve known her for less than a month, haven’t you?"

"A month is all you need to understand someone."

Lin Shen coughed a few times, then whispered, his words full of insinuation.

"Nan, she’s one of us. Give her a chance."

One of us?

Qin Yuenan’s shapely eyebrows shot up. Being sharp, she immediately understood what Lin Shen meant. She viciously twisted his ear and scolded him coldly.

"Lin Shen! Just how many women have you been messing around with behind my back?!"

"How can you call this messing around? I’m recruiting talent for our Shennan!"

Although Lin Shen knew Qin Yuenan was only pretending to be angry, he knew this was a time when he still had to coax her.

So he gently wrapped his arms around Qin Yuenan’s delicate body, getting intimate with her while teasing.

"It’s just that sometimes, when ’recruiting talent,’ money isn’t enough. I have to sell my body."

"And you’re proud of that, are you?"

Qin Yuenan looked furious enough to grind her teeth. Then, she opened her mouth and gave Lin Shen’s arm a light "bite," which finally dissipated the anger in her heart.

Immediately after, Qin Yuenan cupped Lin Shen’s cheeks firmly with both hands. After pressing her forehead against his, she stared intently into his eyes and said in a cold, low voice.

"Tell me. How many other women do you have?"

"Not many."

Lin Shen’s casual smile slowly faded, his expression gradually turning serious.

Because he detected a trace of sadness and loneliness in Qin Yuenan’s eyes.

Although she never said much about his philandering, never threw a tantrum like other women, and never even got into a sulk with him...

Lin Shen knew very well that she was just swallowing all these negative emotions by herself.

After all, what woman doesn’t want her boyfriend’s love all to herself?

Love has always been selfish.

Especially for a girl as outstanding as Qin Yuenan.

But to be with Lin Shen, she had been lonely, enduring this so-called "jealousy."

She hated scumbags, but she was profoundly in love with Lin Shen.

After the love part neutralized the hate part, she compromised with herself.

But the grievances and resentment in her heart were probably known only to her.

Lin Shen’s heart ached as he cupped Qin Yuenan’s cheeks. Filled with guilt, he didn’t know what to say. Then, an idea flashed in his mind. He pressed his forehead tightly against hers, their noses touching, and asked in a soft voice.

"This National Day holiday, do you want to come home with me?"