Chapter 659 - 319: Bringing the Little Chef Home
Chapter 659: Chapter 319: Bringing the Little Chef Home
"Whoa, whoa, whoa! It’s so high!"
"Believe me now?" Lin Shen chuckled, though he didn’t dare turn his head to look in Gu Wanqing’s direction.
After all, she was wearing a puffy tiered dress. The hem wasn’t long, barely covering half her thighs. This type of skirt was specifically designed to be paired with thigh-high white stockings, leaving a gap of exposed skin—the absolute territory—between the edge of the stockings and the hem. It was a style that struck a perfect balance between cute and sexy.
However, this also meant that if Lin Shen so much as turned his head, he would get a direct view of Gu Wanqing’s absolute territory. Those fair, tender, and beautiful legs would likely be too much for any man to handle. Combined with the white stockings, it was exactly the kind of delicious "cake" people always raved about online!
Lin Shen wasn’t that much of a pervert, but Gu Wanqing’s allure was simply too strong. To avoid temptation, he completely stopped looking to his left and instead tilted his head up, smiling at her face.
"How about that? Lifting you up is a piece of cake."
"Lin Shen, put me down." Gu Wanqing’s pretty face flushed red. She hugged Lin Shen’s head tightly with both hands, terrified of falling. Of course, her primary emotion was shyness.
Sitting on a man’s shoulders was an intimate gesture she had never even considered before. Now that Lin Shen had unexpectedly hoisted her up, Gu Wanqing was not only amazed by his strength but also terrified of a wardrobe malfunction. Her skirt was already quite short—even shorter than the pleated schoolgirl skirts that usually reached her knees. If she swung her legs even a little, she might accidentally expose something she shouldn’t.
Fortunately, they were in an underground parking garage with barely anyone around. Still, Gu Wanqing hurriedly pleaded for mercy.
"I know, I know. You’re super strong, Lin Shen. Now please put me down."
"Act cute for me first," Lin Shen said, the corners of his mouth curling up. "Act cute, and I’ll let you down."
"Ugh!" Gu Wanqing pouted slightly, her already flushed face turning even brighter. After hesitating again and again, she finally bit her lip and softly whined in a coquettish tone, "Shen~ please let me down, pretty please?"
GASP!
As Gu Wanqing’s sweet, soft voice rang in his ears, Lin Shen couldn’t help but inhale sharply, mentally praising her. "When it comes to acting cute, it really should be left to the professionals!" he thought. Gu Wanqing was already adorable; even without using any deliberate techniques, a simple pout and a soft whine from her were incredibly alluring.
Keeping his promise, Lin Shen set her back down on the ground. Gu Wanqing immediately smoothed out her skirt, subconsciously pressing her white-stockinged legs tightly together before pouting and complaining, "Lin Shen, you can’t bully me like that anymore. Next time, you have to warn me first!"
"Alright, alright."
Faced with Gu Wanqing’s reprimand, Lin Shen wasn’t the least bit upset. He knew very well that this was just a way of flirting with his little personal chef. When dating different girls, different flirting methods were required.
With an aloof, mature woman like Qin Yuenan, you didn’t need to spout sweet nothings; simply showing a gentle and attentive side during a date was enough to make her fall for you. If he were dating Jiang Wan, he wouldn’t need to take the initiative at all. That gentle older woman would naturally initiate the flirting herself, and her mind was probably filled with even more dirty thoughts than his own.
As for mature women like Lin Ping and Shen Yun, what even was flirting? Booking a hotel room was the best kind of flirting! Showing off his masculine prowess in bed was far more effective than trying to set a romantic mood, and it was exactly the approach Lin Ping and Shen Yun preferred.
As for the little girl, all he had to do was buy her things. Given how materialistic and vain she was, money was the only way to buy her affection.
DING!
When the elevator arrived, Lin Shen took Gu Wanqing’s hand, stepped inside, and headed straight for the 21st floor. As the doors opened, they were greeted by an entryway hallway lined with custom cabinets. This was the Charm of having a private elevator for a single apartment unit.
Lin Shen found a new pair of slippers for Gu Wanqing from the cabinet. She was sharp-eyed enough to notice that, aside from the men’s slippers, there were also several pairs of pink women’s slippers inside.
"It looks like he brings girls home pretty often..." she thought. A faint trace of displeasure flickered in her heart, but she quickly brushed it off. "Anyway, Lin Shen likes me. No matter how many girls he brings home, he only has a physical relationship with them. What we have is true love!"
DING-DONG! "Welcome home, Master."
The moment the front door opened, the guest-welcoming lights in the entryway illuminated first, followed by the LED strips around the living room ceiling, which cast a warm, pale yellow glow. The air conditioning kicked in, while the air purifier and dehumidifier booted up automatically. The incredibly luxurious and opulent living room completely filled Gu Wanqing’s vision, making her cover her mouth and exclaim, "It’s so beautiful!"
The Nordic-style interior design, paired with the massive floor-to-ceiling windows on the balcony, offered a panoramic view of the dense, towering skyscrapers outside. The dazzling nightscape felt like a dream, as if one were walking on the clouds with the bustling metropolis beneath their feet. The interior decor was equally extravagant. The predominantly black-and-white color scheme looked exceptionally prestigious, making Gu Wanqing feel as if she had stepped straight into the home of a male lead in a TV drama.
"The TV shows didn’t lie to me after all!" she thought. "This is exactly what a rich person’s house looks like!"
Gu Wanqing looked around, feeling like her eyes weren’t enough to take it all in. Lin Shen eventually carried the grocery bags over and set them on the kitchen island. He pointed to the two built-in refrigerators next to them.
"Qingqing, the one on the left is the freezer, and the one on the right is the fridge. I have some leftover ingredients inside, so take a look and see if there’s anything else you need."
"Even the fridge is this huge..." Gu Wanqing muttered as she stepped into the open-concept kitchen. A sudden wave of eagerness washed over her. "Cooking in a kitchen like this must be an absolute joy!" she thought.
Grabbing an apron nearby, Gu Wanqing slipped it on, rolled up her sleeves, and gave Lin Shen a cheeky grin. "Alright, Lin Shen. From now on, this kitchen is my territory. You’re not allowed in until the food is ready."
"Alright." Lin Shen stepped up behind Gu Wanqing and pulled her into a tight embrace. Leaning down, he planted a soft kiss on her tender cheek. "Thanks for your hard work."
His simple gesture sent a sudden ripple through Gu Wanqing’s heart, filling her with a blissful feeling as if she were already married to him and acting as his wife.
"How wonderful would it be if that day really came?" she thought. Pursing her lips, she slowly pulled herself out of her fantasies and began prepping the ingredients.
After leaving the kitchen, Lin Shen admired Gu Wanqing’s lovely figure from behind, feeling a slow, creeping warmth envelop his heart. After all, what guy could resist the temptation of having a cute, white-stocking-clad personal chef cooking for him? At the very least, Lin Shen found it to be a blissful experience, even briefly entertaining the idea of true, monogamous love. Unfortunately, there were simply too many outstanding girls around him, and he couldn’t bear to let any of them down.
Lin Shen made his way to the study. Qin Yuenan had reached out to him earlier about something, so he decided to call her back and check in. As soon as the call connected, Qin Yuenan’s signature cold, crisp voice came through the receiver.
"What are you up to?"
"Just calling my wife."
Lin Shen chuckled as he joked around. Naturally, he was swiftly met with Qin Yuenan’s coquettish scolding.
"Stop being so glib. I have business to discuss with you. Are you free right now?"
"I am."
"I sent you three pictures on WeChat. They’re designs I commissioned for our Shennan logo. Pick one, or let me know if you have any feedback."
A logo?
Lin Shen paused for a moment before opening his phone to check the three images Qin Yuenan had sent him. They were three distinct types of icons.
The first one was very standard: just the word "Shennan" written in stylized artistic text, topped with a small cat paw motif.
The second one was a bit more unique. It featured the name "Shennan" creatively designed as a pictograph of a dog and a cat. While it looked much cuter, it was almost impossible to read the word "Shennan" unless one looked closely.
Lin Shen then shifted his gaze to the third image, and his eyes instantly lit up.
"This one looks amazing!" he thought.