Financial Independence through Cracked Apps

Chapter 601: Chapter 290: Coming Clean to the Official Partner (Part 2)

Only Shen Yun herself knew the hardship and effort she had put in.

Therefore, she would never sell herself short or be overly modest and belittle herself.

After all, a confident woman is the most charismatic.

Thus, Shen Yun felt that aside from her age, she wasn’t inferior to Qin Yuenan in any other aspect.

Her looks might not have Qin Yuenan’s cool, sophisticated beauty, but Shen Yun had her own seductive, mature charm.

In terms of figure, Qin Yuenan’s was more graceful and defined after working out, while Shen Yun’s was full-figured and voluptuous.

Their styles were different, so they couldn’t truly be compared.

But if she judged by Lin Shen’s reactions, Shen Yun felt her own full, mature, and gorgeous body was more attractive to him.

Adding her superior business acumen to the mix, Shen Yun felt she had what it took to compete with her.

’Maybe I could even usurp her position and become the most important woman in Lin Shen’s life.’

But now, after chatting with Qin Yuenan about everything that had happened between her and Lin Shen, Shen Yun had given up.

She believed that at present, no woman could replace Qin Yuenan’s position in Lin Shen’s life.

Even if someone was prettier or had a better body, it wouldn’t matter.

Their relationship was simply not something a third party could come between.

Even if she could be Lin Shen’s lover, trying to rival Qin Yuenan would be a pipe dream.

Shen Yun felt a little disappointed, but it was alright. She didn’t expect to have all of Lin Shen.

As long as she could have his masculine, powerful body, she was more than satisfied.

After all, every encounter with him was a massive fulfillment of her inner desires.

So satisfying that she wished she could be a tool for Lin Shen to release his desires whenever and wherever he wanted.

Looking at Shen Yun’s gradually dazed expression, Qin Yuenan seemed to see right through her. She tucked a strand of hair back and asked softly,

"Yun, your feelings for Lin Shen aren’t ordinary, are they?"

"Why do you say that?"

Shen Yun seemed to realize Qin Yuenan had seen through her, but she didn’t admit it. Instead, she just looked at her with a gentle smile.

"What kind of relationship do you think Shen and I have?"

The clashes between masters are rarely on the surface; they’re hidden in every word.

Qin Yuenan, of course, understood this well. She didn’t press the matter directly but tried to fish for information indirectly. Cupping her chin, she said casually,

"You must be business partners, right? After all, Yun, you’ve put a lot of work into Shennan. On behalf of Shen, thank you."

"Oh, I have many business partners."

Shen Yun gave a seductive smile, her words full of implication.

"Shen is a rather special one, I’d say."

"Special in what way?"

Qin Yuenan’s eyes narrowed, a hint of wariness in them.

"Don’t tell me you’ve taken a fancy to him?"

"Of course I have! He’s young, after all."

Shen Yun said with a grin, steering the conversation aside.

"So young, yet so capable. Among all the people I know, he’s certainly very special."

"And he’s incredibly handsome. I think you, President Qin, know that better than I do."

"..."

Shen Yun’s words successfully piqued Qin Yuenan’s curiosity.

She had her suspicions about Shen Yun and Lin Shen, and had even confirmed their affair with Lin Shen himself.

But Shen Yun refused to admit it, which frustrated Qin Yuenan.

Given her personality, she wasn’t the type to be tactful. She decided to be direct and confront the issue head-on.

"Yun, are you in love with Lin Shen?"

"Of course I am."

Facing Qin Yuenan’s sharp yet bright eyes, Shen Yun wasn’t the least bit intimidated, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.

"What woman could possibly dislike a man like Shen?"

"He’s handsome, rich, has a great body, keeps a regular schedule, treats women with respect, and is a witty and humorous conversationalist."

"Who wouldn’t like such a perfect man?"

"But he’s a womanizer."

Qin Yuenan lowered her gaze, her tone tinged with sadness.

"Doesn’t that bother you?"

"You don’t mind, so why should I?"

Shen Yun stopped beating around the bush and dove right into the kind of deeply personal conversation that only women have with each other.

She leaned forward, her eyes fixed on Qin Yuenan’s dejected face, and chuckled.

"Do you think a man who is so perfect he has no flaws would make you feel secure, or a man who has flaws?"

"..."

Shen Yun’s words suddenly struck a chord with Qin Yuenan, making her truly start to think about it.

Seeing this, Shen Yun smiled and began to share her own relationship experience with this novice who, at a glance, clearly hadn’t been in love much.

"The moment you think a man is perfect, without any flaws, it’s because he has completely figured out what you like and is hiding all his shortcomings."

"In that kind of dynamic, you can never win against him. He has a complete grasp on you and can manipulate your mood at will."

"He might even just be pretending to like you."

"But a man with flaws is different. No one’s perfect, and with a man’s pride, he normally wouldn’t allow himself to show his weaknesses in front of his girlfriend."

"If he does, it means he completely trusts you as the closest person in his life. He isn’t afraid you’ll blow his flaws out of proportion, because he knows you’ll accept him."

"So, do you still think Lin Shen being a womanizer is a bad thing?"

Shen Yun crossed her legs and said leisurely.

"I actually think he’s true to himself. At least he’s completely open with you, telling you directly about something that could cross your boundaries and letting you decide if you want to be with him."

"That’s much better than those complete scumbags who pretend to be devoted to your face but are fooling around behind your back."

Hearing the vehemence in Shen Yun’s words, Qin Yuenan understood clearly that her previous marriage must have truly broken her heart.

Her gaze softened considerably, and she nodded slightly in agreement.

"I understand now, Yun. Thank you for helping me see things clearly. I get it completely now."

"As long as you understand."

Shen Yun flashed her signature seductive smile, then whispered,

"In that case, you wouldn’t mind if I like Shen, would you?"

"..."

Qin Yuenan was clearly stunned for a moment. Then, after a soft gasp, she said indignantly,

"Do you know? Lin Shen actually only approached you at first because he wanted to rely on your business connections! Isn’t that the classic move of a scumbag playing with someone’s feelings?"

Saying this, Qin Yuenan was definitely running the risk of offending Shen Yun.

Shennan was at a critical stage right now. If a talent so skilled in supply chain management were to leave, it would be a major loss for the company.

But Qin Yuenan said it anyway.

Because she felt that the shrewd, mature woman before her had already guessed Lin Shen’s initial reason for approaching her.

’After all, there are countless women who are prettier, younger, and have better bodies than you. Why would he have to choose you?’

’Lin Shen must have seen some aspect of Shen Yun that he could use!’

Of course, Shen Yun was also well aware of this. So when Qin Yuenan complained about Lin Shen, she wasn’t angry at all. Instead, she even agreed.

"Yes, yes!"

How do you get romantic rivals to unite against a common enemy?

You have them jointly denounce the same man!

This was another way for women to grow closer.

Therefore, Shen Yun also feigned a hint of "dissatisfaction" with Lin Shen, her tone melancholic.

"I definitely knew Shen was just using me at first. I mean, I’m forty and he’s only twenty-five. There’s a whole fifteen-year age gap between us! What do you think he saw in me?"

"My gradually aging face? My skin that’s slowly getting rougher? Or the fact that I can’t have children?"

"So, I’m very clear that Shen did want to use my business connections. Of course, that is a bit scummy, but I’m willing to be used by him."

"Because our relationship is one of mutual use."

Shen Yun licked her full, red lips, the corners of her mouth curling into a smile.

"Actually, I had my own designs on Shen, too. His powerful body and... very impressive assets... I was absolutely dying for them back then."

"So, our mutual ’use’ of each other makes for a rather harmonious relationship, wouldn’t you say?"

"You really indulge him."

Qin Yuenan sighed softly, which made Shen Yun cover her mouth to hide a giggle.

"Of course I indulge him. I’m older than him, after all. Just being able to have him is satisfying enough for me."

"Is that so."

After this in-depth conversation with Shen Yun, Qin Yuenan finally understood.