Chapter 36
Chapter 36: [Dream Car Card]
8 PM.
Fine rain, cool breeze.
After coming out of the subway station, Gu Wanqing couldn’t help hugging her shoulders and shivering.
“So cold!”
“Wear this.”
Lin Shen took off his jacket and draped it over Gu Wanqing’s shoulders, then opened the umbrella.
People strolling the pedestrian street after dinner were still shoulder to shoulder. The light rain didn’t seem to affect everyone’s interest in evening walks, instead adding a touch of romantic atmosphere.
On either side of the road, neon advertising lights from tall buildings were blurred by the rain mist, transforming into circles of brilliant halos.
With a gentle sniff, you could even smell the fragrant earthy scent and moist air.
“There’s the river!”
Gu Wanqing pointed far ahead, where the Oriental Pearl Tower could be faintly seen standing tall in the clouds and mist, her expression instantly excited.
“That’s the Bund!”
“Let’s walk over.”
Lin Shen held the umbrella and walked into the rain, then felt Gu Wanqing tug at his sleeve.
“Brother-in-law, let me hold the umbrella.”
“You’re too short, it’ll be tiring.”
Lin Shen spoke honestly and without mercy.
This made Gu Wanqing puff up her cheeks adorably and argue her case.
“Five foot three isn’t short!”
“You’ll grow taller in the future.”
Lin Shen didn’t plan to argue with Gu Wanqing about this, chuckling as he ruffled her hair, only to have his hand swatted away with a resentful look.
“Brother-in-law, if you keep patting me like this, I won’t grow taller!”
After saying this, Gu Wanqing suddenly reached out and hooked her arm around Lin Shen’s umbrella-holding arm, pressing her body close to his side.
“Let’s go, brother-in-law.”
“Mm.”
Being so intimately close to Gu Wanqing, Lin Shen felt momentarily dazed.
The fragrance from the girl’s hair made even the rainwater carry a wonderful scent, plus her soft body and sweet, bell-like voice.
Though the bud was small, it was ready to bloom.
Lin Shen felt that these few days with Gu Wanqing had made his mindset seem years younger, returning to eighteen.
“Are you leaving tomorrow?”
“Yes.”
Learning that Gu Wanqing would leave Shanghai tomorrow, Lin Shen actually felt a touch of reluctance.
But he quickly came to terms with it.
“See you when school starts in September.”
“Mm.”
Gu Wanqing nodded, pressing her body even closer to Lin Shen.
Being so close, ostensibly to avoid getting wet from rain, but her real thoughts were known only to herself.
Although the approaching separation made Gu Wanqing dejected, the romance of walking in the rain made her joyful, unable to suppress the upward curve of her lips.
“Brother-in-law, you have to come pick me up then.”
“No problem.”
Lin Shen asked curiously.
“What time is your train tomorrow?”
“Noon.”
“I’ll see you off.”
“No need, brother-in-law! I can go by myself.”
Gu Wanqing hurriedly refused, but Lin Shen insisted.
“I won’t be at ease until I see you to the station.”
“It’s not that…”
Gu Wanqing hesitated for a long time before finally telling the truth.
“I have to meet someone tomorrow morning.”
Meet someone?
Lin Shen was puzzled.
Did Gu Wanqing have friends she knew in Shanghai?
Could it be…
“Your sister?”
Hearing these two words, Gu Wanqing’s heart trembled, stammering without knowing what to say.
Seeing her like this, Lin Shen knew he’d guessed correctly.
“She’s back from traveling?”
“Yes.”
Gu Wanqing nodded.
“My mom told my sister I came to Shanghai. She said we should meet tomorrow.”
“…”
Catching a glimpse of Lin Shen’s expressionless face, Gu Wanqing carefully probed.
“Brother-in-law, you’re not angry, are you?”
“Why would I be angry?”
Lin Shen shrugged quite casually.
“Your sister and I aren’t involved anymore. Let the past stay in the past. Just don’t reveal our secrets.”
“Of course not!”
Gu Wanqing promised earnestly, then couldn’t help breathing a sigh of relief.
The two walked along the pedestrian street, passing various vintage Shanghai architectural buildings, finally strolling to the Bund and walking up to the observation deck.
At this moment, the sparkling river surface stretched before them, with pale yellow lights like golden gauze draped over the rain-misted city, beautiful and dreamlike.
“Wow!”
Gu Wanqing gripped the railing and gazed out, extremely excited.
“So beautiful!”
“Coming to the Bund on a rainy day is definitely the best choice.”
Lin Shen smiled slightly, looking around and noticing someone filming a short video nearby.
The female model was dressed in all black—trench coat + bustier + shorts, holding a black umbrella, full of mature elegance.
Her long legs in sheer black stockings stepped forward, her waist and hips swaying accordingly, red-soled high heels “clicking” on the ground, splashing tiny water drops.
Behind her followed a photographer and lighting assistant, very professional.
As Lin Shen passed by, he couldn’t help glancing twice, just as his gaze met the female model’s.
Both were startled, both looked away.
Quite pretty.
Lin Shen thought silently.
Although she didn’t have Qin Yuenan’s natural aloof temperament, she had an extra touch of feminine charm.
Very much like those socialites skilled in the psychology of hooking wealthy men.
“…”
Watching Lin Shen’s departing figure, the female model looked stunned, then was called back to attention by the photographer.
“Xiao Zheng, let’s shoot another segment.”
“Okay~”
…
9 PM.
Lin Shen and Gu Wanqing strolled along the Bund from south to north, finally having to hurry back by subway as the rain gradually intensified.
But they still ended up soaked like drowned rats.
By the time they got home, Gu Wanqing’s dress hem and hair tips were soaked, and her shoes had taken in quite a bit of water.
But she was incredibly excited, giggling foolishly.
“Running in the rain was so fun!”
“Go shower quickly, don’t catch cold.”
“Okay!”
Seeing Gu Wanqing run into the bathroom, Lin Shen found a towel to roughly dry his head and face, then returned to the guest bedroom and opened his phone.
[Upgrade Task: Check in at Shanghai’s famous tourist attraction—The Bund (Completed).]
[Reward: Low Virtue lv.6→lv.7]
[Industry funds accumulated per red dot passed: 35,000→40,000, currently accumulated: 670,000]
[Reward Item: Random Scratch Card*1]
[Upgrade Task: Check in at Shanghai 4A scenic area—Chongming Island.]
Lin Shen clicked the scratch card as usual, closing his eyes and silently praying.
Please be money!
As long as it was money, he could complete the [Payment Treasure] task!
Perhaps hearing Lin Shen’s wish, when he opened his eyes, he was shocked by the scratched amount.
[18888!]
「China Construction Bank: Your account ending in 7946 received RMB 18,888 on August 6th at 21:49, current balance: 220,000」
[Payment Treasure:]
[Upgrade Task: Total assets exceed 200,000 yuan (Completed).]
[Reward: Payment Treasure lv.4→lv.5]
[4000/day→4500/day]
[Reward Item: Dream Car Card*1 (Please use 200,000 yuan to buy yourself a dream car. The system will provide cashback based on your level of joy)]
[Upgrade Task: Total assets exceed 400,000 yuan (220,000/400,000)]