Financial Independence through Cracked Apps

Chapter 537: Chapter 258: The Clash of the Mature Woman and the Young Matron

Seeing Lin Ping’s stunned expression, Shen Yun took a step forward and chuckled.

"Why don’t we find a place to chat?"

’Chat with me?’

Lin Ping was a bit confused. After all, this was the first time they had met. What was there to talk about?

Seeing her puzzled look, the corners of Shen Yun’s mouth curved up as she got straight to the point.

"Your relationship with Shen... it’s not exactly ordinary, is it?"

Shen Yun’s words made Lin Ping’s heart skip a beat, her beautiful eyes widening slightly.

’How does she know?’

’I haven’t given anything away!’

After a moment of shock, Lin Ping quickly calmed her agitated heart. She tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and feigned a calm expression as she spoke softly.

"My relationship with President Lin is a perfectly normal superior-subordinate relationship."

"Is that so?"

Shen Yun didn’t seem to be in a hurry to expose the little schemes in Lin Ping’s mind. Instead, she offered a charming smile and began her analysis.

"When you introduced yourself, you only said that you were the general manager of the customer service department, appointed by Lin Shen. You didn’t mention your actual qualifications, like your education or work experience."

"This might sound a bit blunt, but I’m guessing you didn’t mention those things because you don’t have much to show in those areas, right?"

"So what if I don’t?"

Lin Ping’s eyes instantly grew wary, and her heart filled with hostility toward Shen Yun.

"President Lin arranged all of this. If you have a problem with it, you can take it up with him directly. I will follow all of his arrangements."

"Don’t get me wrong. I have no issue with this, or with you."

Perhaps sensing Lin Ping’s defensiveness, Shen Yun wasn’t annoyed. She simply continued to smile.

"What I mean is, if you don’t have experience in this area, I can teach you. I can teach you how to deal with clients and negotiate business deals. I can also guide you in your role as the general manager of the customer service department."

"As you know, I’m the chairman of Yuan Youwei, and I’m very skilled when it comes to business."

’Huh?’

Looking at Shen Yun’s expression, which didn’t seem like she was joking, the hostility in Lin Ping’s eyes instantly vanished, replaced by profound shock and surprise.

’She actually wants to help me with my work?’

’Why?’

"Don’t overthink it. I don’t have any other motives."

Perhaps seeing through Lin Ping’s thoughts, Shen Yun explained.

"I just think that since we’re both doing this for Shennan, for Shen, and we have the same goal, we should cooperate for a win-win situation and help each other out. There’s no need to be hostile or competitive."

"I’m sorry."

Hearing Shen Yun’s magnanimous words, Lin Ping felt ashamed of her own pettiness. Her pretty face couldn’t help but blush as she quickly bowed to express her apology.

"I spoke too harshly just now. I’m very sorry."

"It’s alright, I understand."

Shen Yun naturally understood why Lin Ping was so wary. ’After all, we’re the same kind of person!’

’As women in Lin Shen’s life, the more similar we are, the more likely we are to compete.’

But Shen Yun didn’t want any conflict with Lin Ping; she wanted to be on good terms with her.

This was a common tactic she used to handle the other women around Lin Shen.

’Since we all serve the same man, there’s no need to fight for his favor like in some ancient imperial court drama.’

’After all, that kind of behavior only leads to mutual destruction.’

’Isn’t it better for everyone to get along and share Lin Shen’s affection?’

’Besides, his stamina seems endless. He can definitely handle a few of us.’

This was Shen Yun’s strategy. So, facing Lin Ping, who likely had an unusual relationship with Lin Shen, she planned to pull her to her side.

’Better to have one more friend than one more enemy, right?’

And according to Shen Yun’s observations, a gentle and virtuous woman like Lin Ping was the easiest to win over and influence.

’If I just help her with business and work, she’ll be grateful and see me as her guide.’

’That way, even in future interactions with Lin Shen, she’ll subconsciously defer to me, and maybe even cover for me.’

’Isn’t that just perfect?’

The smile on Shen Yun’s face grew even more enchanting and alluring.

"So, what do you think? Do you need me to teach you a few things about the job?"

"If you’re willing, then I’ll have to trouble you."

Lin Ping bowed respectfully, her gaze filled with determination.

In truth, she wanted to help Lin Shen with his business more than anyone.

After all, Lin Shen had been so good to her, not only giving her a life of plenty but also giving Anan the warmth of a family.

All these things Lin Shen had done filled Lin Ping’s heart with gratitude and thanks, enveloping her in a boundless sense of happiness.

This made her feel that simply serving him emotionally was not enough to repay Lin Shen.

She felt she had to help him in other ways as well.

But Lin Ping knew her abilities were average. She couldn’t provide any significant help and could only do manual labor like minding the shop, using her diligence and hard work to help Lin Shen as much as she could.

But she really wanted to change.

She didn’t want to be a parasite clinging to Lin Shen, sucking his blood and depending on him to live.

Just like a "trophy wife," as they say online—nice to look at, but useless.

If she stayed like this, Anan would look down on her when she grew up.

Lin Ping wanted to be a role model for her daughter—a role model who earned a good life through her own diligence and hard work.

Although she still couldn’t do without Lin Shen’s help, Lin Ping felt she should live a life that was more her own.

’Of course, it’s impossible to talk about having an independent personality when you’re being kept.’

However, Lin Ping’s goal was to help him as much as possible with her own abilities, all while staying obedient to him.

Therefore, Lin Ping was eager to learn about business. When Shen Yun suddenly extended an olive branch, she accepted it without a second thought.

"I do have a lot of questions about how to handle client requests that I’d like to ask you."

"No problem. You can contact me anytime you have questions."

Shen Yun smiled charmingly.

"But I have one small question. I asked you earlier, but you didn’t answer. Can you tell me now?"

"..."

Hearing this, Lin Ping pressed her lips together, her slightly flushed face revealing her inner conflict.

She knew exactly what question Shen Yun wanted to ask, but it was something she found hard to talk about.

Seeing Lin Ping’s predicament, Shen Yun, who already knew the answer, smiled and helped her out of the awkward situation.

"Why don’t you show me around the Shennan store? We can talk more when we get there."

"Okay."

Lin Ping breathed a sigh of relief. She then led the way in her car, and the two of them left Huamao Mansion for Shennan’s flagship store in Wujiaochang.

When she saw the sci-fi-themed interior, Shen Yun, who was visiting for the first time, couldn’t help but exclaim in amazement.

"What an exquisite Cat Cafe. I feel like you can’t even call this just a Cat Cafe anymore, can you?"

"You’re right."

Lin Ping explained with a smile.

"It’s more of an all-in-one offline pet club that combines pet food sales, a Cat Cafe, and pet grooming and care services. It’s also the physical sample store President Lin shows to potential franchisees."

"It’s certainly impressive."

From a franchisee’s perspective, Shen Yun felt a strong desire to invest.

’After all, once it builds a reputation, and with such an exquisite design, there’d be no shortage of customers!’

Led by Lin Ping, Shen Yun toured the Shennan flagship store. She then picked up a bag of pet food from a shelf and asked with a smile.

"How are the sales for this Shennan Pet Food?"

"They’re excellent."

Lin Ping had an excellent memory for figures and immediately began speaking with confidence.

"Our self-produced Shennan Pet Food already accounts for half of the store’s pet food sales. I estimate it won’t be long before it completely replaces the other brands."

"It seems offline sales are quite good, then."

Shen Yun nodded, then gave a charming smile.

"In that case, I can proceed with modifying the production line without any worries."

"So this pet food really is produced by your factory."

Lin Ping’s expression suddenly softened. A thought crossed her mind, and she took the initiative to ask Shen Yun a question.

"You’re willing to modify your production line for President Lin, and you’re willing to be his contract manufacturer. Doesn’t that mean your relationship with him is also very good?"

"It is."

When it came to this topic, Shen Yun didn’t have any of Lin Ping’s hesitation. She simply gave a frank and charming smile.

"My relationship with Shen is the same as your relationship with President Lin."