Financial Independence through Cracked Apps

Chapter 172 - 138: Buying a House

It was a familiar reward. Lin Shen opened the random scratch-off without hesitation.

Sure enough, it was money.

Over eighty thousand.

That wasn’t a small amount; in fact, it was the grand prize for the random scratch-offs.

But Lin Shen didn’t feel much surprise. His expression didn’t even change when he glanced at the text message confirming the deposit. He was pretty much immune to it by now.

Compared to money, he much preferred the attribute compensation from the "Thank You for Playing" rewards.

Construction Bank: Your account ending in 7946 received a deposit of RMB 88,888 on 08/28 at 10:56. Current balance: 5,263,000

"What’s wrong?"

Seeing Lin Shen staring at his phone, Shen Yun covered her mouth with her hand and teased him with a smile.

"Checking in with your girlfriend?"

"I was just trying to come up with a tactful excuse to ask for your WeChat."

"My WeChat? You don’t need an excuse."

Shen Yun immediately took out her phone.

"You can just ask directly. There’s no need to beat around the bush. You’re making me sound like some kind of man-eating monster."

DING—!

After adding Lin Shen on WeChat, Shen Yun waved her phone and said with a grin.

"If you need anything, don’t hesitate to contact me."

"Okay."

Lin Shen followed Shen Yun and Wang Li, and under their guidance, he took the elevator to Apartment 2102 in Building 8.

DING DONG—!

As Shen Yun unlocked the door with facial recognition and walked inside, Lin Shen’s placid eyes instantly brightened.

He had already loved the classic Italian decor and furnishings when he saw them in the pictures.

However, seeing it spread out before him in person, Lin Shen was utterly stunned by the luxury and splendor of the massive flat.

His first impression was how open it was.

The living room, dining room, and main balcony were practically a single, integrated design.

This made the entire home feel incredibly spacious—so much so that Lin Shen felt he could play badminton inside.

Coupled with the massive, 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows that created a panoramic view, a slow walk to the balcony was all it took to take in the entire, beautiful river scenery.

The view was exceptionally wide.

"What do you think?"

Shen Yun spread her arms and spun around in the living room, seemingly very pleased with her home’s decor.

Lin Shen nodded in agreement.

"It’s very nice. Quite big."

Of course, Lin Shen wasn’t just referring to the size of the apartment.

After tearing his admiring gaze away from the surroundings, his eyes were drawn to Shen Yun’s sexy figure as she swayed her hips.

Back at the Lizxing customer service center, he had already noticed that this beautiful, mature woman had very full hips.

Now, seeing her from behind, it was even more apparent.

Her form-fitting skirt was stretched taut, even jiggling slightly with each step. It was incredibly full and alluring.

’She’s incredible,’ Lin Shen thought admiringly, but Shen Yun, assuming he was complimenting the apartment’s size, simply gave him a charming smile.

"It’s 230 square meters, after all. I had the designer create this layout specifically. It’s beautiful, isn’t it? Come on, I’ll show you the other rooms."

Shen Yun acted as Lin Shen’s personal tour guide, leading him through each room and proactively explaining the design concepts, the choice of materials, and the smart home features.

This left the actual real estate agent, Wang Li, at a bit of a loss.

Usually, she was the one in charge of the introductions, while Shen Yun would typically just open the door and then sit on the sofa to rest and drink tea.

But this time, she was being so proactive...

It made Wang Li feel a little awkward.

’Even though I’m glad for the break, I still have to show my professional value and prove I’m useful, right?’

So Wang Li walked up to Shen Yun and occasionally chimed in with a few words about the quality of the building’s property management and the advantages of the surrounding area, giving Lin Shen more comprehensive points to consider.

In truth, her actions were all superfluous.

The moment Lin Shen stepped into this apartment, he had already decided to buy it.

After all, the massive, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows perfectly catered to his tastes.

Lin Shen had always wanted to live in this kind of luxury flat, to enjoy the feeling of freedom and control that came with looking down on the entire city.

This was probably a scene many men dreamed of.

"So, what do you think?"

After Shen Yun had shown Lin Shen around the entire flat, she looked at him with great expectation.

"Does it meet your expectations?"

"It’s alright, I guess."

Although Lin Shen was very satisfied with the overall layout of the home, he decided to be shrewd about it, putting on a hesitant act.

’This is business, after all. The moment you look too eager, you lose your bargaining power.’

Lin Shen felt that Shen Yun was in urgent need of money, which meant there was still room to negotiate the price down.

So he started to pick at a few details.

"Isn’t the bathtub in the bathroom a little small?"

Lin Shen walked into the bathroom near the master bedroom, pointed at the tub in the back, and looked at Shen Yun and Wang Li, who had followed him in.

"It’s fine for two people, but it would be a little cramped for any more than that."

"Oh, Lin Shen, just how many people are you planning to have in there?"

Shen Yun saw right through Lin Shen’s little game, a charming smile playing on her lips.

"You shouldn’t get up to too much mischief. After all, you’re buying this place to live in, primarily for yourself. It’s more than enough for two."

"If that’s really a problem, the other bathroom has a tub too."

"That’s true, but these are all minor issues. Also..."

Lin Shen led Shen Yun on another tour through the rooms, deliberately picking out minor flaws that weren’t really problems, his attitude extremely critical.

This seemed to make her realize something, and the smile on her face grew even more playful.

"Alright, Lin Shen. Be honest with me. Are you not satisfied with the price of this apartment?"

"Ahem!"

Shen Yun’s direct question hit the nail on the head. Lin Shen gave an awkward cough, realizing he had no choice but to be honest.