Chapter 533 - 256: Qin Yuenan’s Worry
Chapter 533: Chapter 256: Qin Yuenan’s Worry
The price wasn’t high—a little under a thousand.
But it was filled with just about anything you could imagine.
If you could think of it, they could make it.
In any case, the thrill of opening a "blind box" like this left Qin Yuenan feeling restless, especially combined with the visual impact of the items inside.
In an instant, Qin Yuenan felt the exhaustion in her mind and body recede, replaced by endless shame and anxiety.
’Is it really okay to buy these things?’
’Will Lin Shen really accept this side of me?’
Deep down, Qin Yuenan knew perfectly well that if she didn’t like this sort of thing, she wouldn’t have given it a second glance.
The fact that she had clicked into the livestream in the first place meant she had at least some interest.
But she was terrified that Lin Shen would have no interest in them, or worse, find them disgusting and annoying.
’What if he thinks I’m that kind of girl and starts to hate me?’
That was why, even though she had bought the gift box a long time ago, Qin Yuenan had never dared to try anything from it.
The only exception was the lingerie she’d bought last time.
She was afraid Lin Shen would give her a look of disapproval, which would ruin the mood between them.
So, Qin Yuenan’s original plan had been to slowly get closer to Lin Shen and then drop a few hints to gauge his opinion on this sort of thing.
But then the guy had to go and dig it out of her closet himself!
The moment she saw Lin Shen holding the gift box, Qin Yuenan felt her brain BUZZ as her mind went completely blank.
’Lin Shen saw it?’
’What do I do?’
’Will he hate me?’
’Will his opinion of me be ruined?’
A storm of questions erupted in Qin Yuenan’s mind, and her cheeks instantly began to burn.
Fortunately, Lin Shen’s reaction put her much more at ease.
It seemed now that not only was he not looking at her with judgment, but he actually seemed... eager to try?
This secretly delighted Qin Yuenan, but she was too embarrassed to let it show, so she could only hide behind her usual cold and aloof facade.
In reality, she had long since breathed a huge sigh of relief.
WHOOSH—!
’Looks like Lin Shen is pretty into it.’
’If that’s the case...’
Qin Yuenan bit her lip, her mind already racing with plans for what to do next.
Lin Shen, however, was thinking about something else entirely.
’Nan’s birthday is coming up...’
’How should I celebrate her 28th birthday?’
’I’ll have to prepare something special.’
Lin Shen felt a headache coming on. Qin Yuenan wasn’t the only one with a birthday in October.
Aunt Shen’s birthday was on October 4th. He’d probably still be in his hometown that day, so he wouldn’t be able to celebrate with her. He would just have to give her a gift and celebrate early.
And the little girl’s birthday was on October 19th.
A birthday was the perfect occasion for a surprise, so he definitely had to prepare a big gift for her.
’After all, she’s my woman too, in a way!’
’Even if she’s just a lover, I have to make sure her life is better than any other man’s lover!’
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Anxi Garden, Building 5, Room 1203.
The first hints of dawn were breaking, and though the sky was still dim, Lin Ping was already awake.
She usually woke up half an hour later.
Her typical morning routine was to make the bed, wash up, get dressed, and then make breakfast for Anan.
But since moving into her new home, she had added another task to her morning, which meant she had to get up a bit earlier.
Practicing yoga.
Lin Ping changed into a pair of light gray yoga pants and a small white tank top. She took her yoga mat out to the living room, unrolled it, put on her headphones, and followed the instructor on the tablet she had placed on the coffee table, stretching her voluptuous body.
The main reason she had taken up yoga was for Lin Shen.
After all, she was already thirty-two. While not that old, she was gradually reaching an age where her body would start to decline.
If she didn’t manage her figure, the long hours at work would likely cause her to lose her shape and gain weight.
That was unacceptable to Lin Ping.
She felt she had no advantage in terms of talent or other abilities. If her figure and looks—her greatest assets as a woman—were to become ordinary, she would sooner or later be cast aside by Lin Shen.
Lin Ping knew very well that compared to the other women around Lin Shen, her only real assets were her face, her figure, and the unique allure of a mature woman.
Therefore, she planned to play to these strengths as much as she could.
As for her looks, Lin Ping already had a skincare routine.
Now, after work, she was even looking up beauty bloggers and online courses to learn new secrets for skin maintenance.
Plus, with her higher salary and the occasional red envelope from Lin Shen, she could afford to invest more money in herself, on top of providing a comfortable life for Anan.
As for her figure, yoga was probably the best way to keep it toned.
So, Lin Ping found some online yoga classes to follow. While stretching to maintain her overall figure, she focused especially on shaping her glutes.
Because that was Lin Shen’s favorite part of her.
Of course, her chest was another one of his favorites, so Lin Ping took meticulous care of it as well, determined to keep it from sagging and even make it perkier.
"HUUFF—!"
After following the video through a series of poses—Downward-Facing Dog, Mountain Pose, Pigeon Pose—Lin Ping stood on her mat for her final stretches.
Just then, Anan woke up and stumbled out of her room, rubbing her sleepy eyes.
"Mom, what are you doing?"
"Mom is exercising."
Lin Ping quickly put her things away in the living room, then squatted down in front of Anan and scooped her up.
"How about Mommy takes you to get washed up, and then I’ll make you breakfast, okay?"
"Okay."
Lin Ping took a quick shower, made breakfast for Anan, and then went into the bedroom to change into her outdoor clothes, ready to take Anan to kindergarten.
Normally, she would have worn something more modest, since being a store manager meant she had to do physical work.
But today, she was reporting for duty at Shennan. Lin Ping felt she couldn’t dress as she usually did, so she decided to make an effort.
’But... what should I wear?’
Lin Ping was conflicted.
If she wore something too revealing, people would gossip, and that would reflect poorly on Lin Shen’s reputation.
But if she dressed too plainly, she might embarrass Lin Shen.
And so, Lin Ping, who hadn’t put much thought into fashion before, found herself in a dilemma.
Fortunately, however, she had done her homework.
The saying "the slow bird must start flying early" was made for people like her.
So, Lin Ping picked out an outfit that was simple yet sophisticated—perfect for a professional woman.
The light khaki blouse was tailored to be form-fitting, perfectly outlining the full curve of her bust. A slightly open neckline added a touch of sexiness to its overall elegance.
After all, Lin Ping had the assets to back it up. Even if she buttoned the blouse all the way up, you could still catch a glimpse of her deep cleavage, teetering right on the edge of revealing and not—the perfect balance.
The rolled-up sleeves gave her a more casual air, which she paired with a classic, retro-style plaid skirt.
And while the pencil skirt wasn’t overly tight, Lin Ping’s full, perky bottom caused it to trace a prominent, rounded curve behind her.
Her overall image was the perfect blend of a professional woman’s elegance and a mature woman’s allure.
"This looks pretty good," Lin Ping said after getting dressed, spinning once in front of the mirror.
Just then, Anan quietly pushed the door open a crack and peeked in. Her eyes immediately lit up.
"Wow! Mommy, you look so young! And so pretty!"
"Thank you."
Receiving her daughter’s praise, Lin Ping felt a warmth spread through her heart. She smiled and picked her up.
"Should Mommy dress like this from now on?"
"That would be great!"
Anan clapped her hands and cheered, then looked at her with a curious expression.
"Mommy, are you all dressed up so pretty because you’re going to marry Lin Shen?"
"I guess so."
Lin Ping’s cheeks flushed. She never quite understood why Anan was so insistent on her marrying Lin Shen, so she asked gently.
"Anan, why do you want Mommy to marry Lin Shen so much?"
"Because Lin Shen is a really good person," Anan said sweetly.
"I want you to be happy, Mommy."