Chapter 44
Chapter 44: Ex-Girlfriend Visits
August 8, 2025, Friday.
20°C～31°C, Clear.
「China Construction Bank: Your account ending in 7946 received RMB 10,000 on August 8 at 00:01. Current balance: 425,000」
“You have completed a 5-kilometer run in 28 minutes and 30 seconds.”
Lin Shen stopped his watch and breathed heavily, his heart surging with heat.
After adjusting his running form to a healthier and more standard technique based on online tutorials, he had improved by over a minute in just a few days.
Moreover, the soreness in his calves during the run had significantly decreased, so that after finishing, Lin Shen didn’t feel as weak and powerless as before.
He even had energy left to bounce around!
But post-exercise relaxation was still necessary.
Lin Shen stretched his whole body, went upstairs, and began doing push-ups, sit-ups, and Kegel exercises, thoroughly training his chest, abs, and kidneys.
After the intense sweaty workout, he went to the bathroom for a shower.
Then he stood naked in front of the mirror.
The outlines of his chest and abs were becoming more defined, and his arms were noticeably more muscular than before.
Although he had gained two pounds, his physique was much more proportioned than before, looking young and healthy.
Lin Shen was quite satisfied with his physical transformation, though the numerical improvements weren’t dramatic.
He opened his phone and checked his personal stats.
【Constitution: 71/71 (Healthy+)】
【Spirit: 72/72 (Calm+)】
【Kidney Power: 71/71 (Masculine-)】
【Length: 6.7cm (6.6+0.1)/14.8cm (14.6+0.2), before/after】
【Height: 180cm; Weight: 79kg】
The upper limits of the three attributes had only increased by one point each, which surprised Lin Shen.
But fortunately, length had increased significantly with the help of [Long Stem Dew].
The weapon had been upgraded, ammunition loaded.
Now he just needed to get on the battlefield for some practical training.
Lin Shen got dressed and headed to the kitchen to make himself hot coffee.
But just then, the door lock clicked, followed by the sound of a key turning.
And whispered conversation.
“Tingting, Lin Shen should be at work at this hour, right?”
“Yes, you didn’t finish taking your stuff last time. Let’s get it all while he’s at work.”
“Okay.”
?
Before Lin Shen could react, the door opened!
Gu Wanting put her key in her bag and walked in confidently, only to discover someone standing in the entryway!
She blinked twice, feeling the person in front of her was both strange and familiar, so she instinctively greeted politely.
“Hello, may I ask…”
“After a month apart, you don’t even recognize me?”
Lin Shen found it somewhat amusing.
Gu Wanting froze for two seconds, then covered her mouth with one hand and stepped back, her voice shocked.
“You’re Lin Shen?!”
“Yes.”
Lin Shen?
Cheng Yue frowned and looked Lin Shen up and down, his expression gradually becoming more complex.
No wonder Gu Wanting didn’t recognize him immediately – he looked like a completely different person!
Half a month ago, Lin Shen had been overweight and dull-eyed, his pale skin making him look extremely lifeless.
But half a month later, he had a fit, well-proportioned body that clearly showed successful weight loss.
His appearance had also become handsome and refined with the weight loss, his face slimmed down by a full size with sharp, defined features.
It was hard to imagine that someone could change so dramatically in such a short time!
Gu Wanting stared in disbelief, her wide eyes filled with intense shock and incredulity.
She could hardly connect this tall, handsome figure with the overweight image in her memory.
After just a month apart, how had Lin Shen become like this?
“Are you sick?”
The only reason Gu Wanting could think of for such rapid weight loss was illness, but Lin Shen just said expressionlessly, “Thanks to you.”
“…”
Hearing this, Gu Wanting bit her lip and said nothing, knowing she was in the wrong.
Meanwhile, Cheng Yue puffed out his chest, originally wanting to show off in front of Lin Shen, only to discover he was actually half a head shorter!
Hadn’t they been the same height last time?
Cheng Yue was puzzled, feeling that Lin Shen had changed not just physically, but internally as well.
Half a month ago, he had been dejected and depressed.
Now he was confident and spirited, radiating an undisguisable sense of ease and freedom.
As if breaking up with Gu Wanting had given him clearer life goals and confidence in his future.
“Tingting and I came to get some things today.”
When Cheng Yue said this, he felt his tone completely weaken, as if Lin Shen had intimidated him.
So he coughed lightly and quickly added coldly, “Tingting won’t be coming back anymore.”
“Mm.”
Lin Shen shrugged, his expression neither happy nor sad, as if he had long since moved on from the breakup.
This greatly displeased Gu Wanting.
What she wanted to see was Lin Shen looking at her with deep affection, begging her to come back to him.
That would prove her worth as a woman.
But now, Lin Shen showed no intention of trying to keep her, and even seemed to be hurrying her to leave.
He never loved me!
Reaching this conclusion, Gu Wanting glared angrily at Lin Shen.
“Did you want to break up with me all along?”
“Yes.”
Seeing Lin Shen’s indifferent, cold demeanor, Gu Wanting clenched her fists and gritted her teeth.
“Scumbag!”
“…”
Lin Shen frowned slightly but was too lazy to argue.
He just wanted Gu Wanting to hurry up, take her things, and leave him in peace.
“Pack your own stuff.”
With that, Lin Shen sat on the sofa and started playing on his phone.
Seeing this, Gu Wanting shot a look that sent Cheng Yue scurrying to the master bedroom to pack clothes.
She went into the bathroom, originally intending to take her toiletries.
But she couldn’t find her own things, and instead discovered a whole new set.
There was even women’s conditioner!
Buzz—!
Suddenly, Gu Wanting felt her mind go blank, blood rushing to her head, her eardrums pounding violently with her heartbeat.
Lin Shen had brought another woman home overnight?
Like a lioness whose territory had been invaded, Gu Wanting stormed over to Lin Shen and demanded, “Do you have a girlfriend?”
“That’s none of your business.”
Lin Shen said coldly, as if stating a fact, not even looking at Gu Wanting.
“We’ve already broken up.”
“It’s only been a month and you already found a new girlfriend – that’s seamless transition!”
“Same as you.”
Lin Shen looked up, gazing at Gu Wanting indifferently, making her freeze as if suddenly realizing something.
Just then, Cheng Yue came out of the master bedroom calling, “Tingting, I’m done packing. Let’s go.”
“…”
Gu Wanting clearly wanted to say more to Lin Shen, but after hesitating, she turned and left without looking back.
But as she reached the entryway, she suddenly heard a call from behind.
“Hey!”
?
Gu Wanting’s heart trembled, and with a trace of inexplicable hope, she turned around, only to hear Lin Shen say softly, “Remember to leave the key. My home doesn’t welcome you anymore.”
“As if I care to come!”
Gu Wanting angrily threw the key to Lin Shen, and he caught it just as the door slammed shut with a “bang.”
“Phew—!”
Lin Shen inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief, the resentment that had been building in his heart for so long slowly dissipating, leaving him completely relaxed.
He lay back on the sofa, staring at the ceiling in a daze.
The unhealthy old relationship was finally severed.
Now it was time to collect himself and welcome a new future!