Chapter 152: Chapter 132: A New Relationship
After all, he was young and handsome, with a well-proportioned figureâa total dreamboat.
Moreover, his clothes looked expensive, and the gleaming gold watch on his wrist was the very picture of luxury.
His overall image didnât quite seem like that of a parent one would find at a public kindergarten, making him look completely out of place with the two of them.
This made Ms. Wang ask out of curiosity.
"And you are...?"
"Iâm Ananâs cousin."
Lin Shen casually made up an identity.
"My aunt has been rather busy lately and might not be able to pick up Anan on time. How about this?"
Lin Shen glanced at the security camera in the corner of the hallway ceiling, then smiled.
"Why donât we find somewhere quiet to talk?"
âA quiet place?â
Although Ms. Wang had only been working for a few years, she had high emotional intelligence and naturally understood the implication in Lin Shenâs words.
So, she led the group to a blind spot under the surveillance camera.
Immediately, Lin Shen pulled a thick wad of red bills from his pocket, startling both Ms. Wang and Lin Ping.
"If my aunt canât pick Anan up on time, please help look after him. This is for your trouble. Itâs not much, just ten thousand yuan."
"..."
Seeing Lin Shen offer the cash so unhesitatingly, Ms. Wang was torn, not knowing whether to accept it or not.
âIf I take it... an amount this large is a bit beyond what I expected. Itâs almost as much as a full year of tuition.â
âA few thousand would have been fine. Even if my superiors found out, it wouldnât be considered a huge amount.â
âBut youâre just handing me ten thousand?!â
This made Ms. Wangâs heart race.
âBut if I donât take it, I wonât be able to get over it...â
âItâs a whole monthâs salary!â
In the end, greed won out over reason.
âFortune favors the bold!â
Ms. Wang cleared her throat a few times, smoothly pocketed the money from Lin Shenâs hand, and her attitude changed completely. Her stern expression was replaced by a much gentler smile.
"Itâs perfectly normal to be busy with work. Plus, Ananâs mother just divorced that scumbag, so things must be tough for her."
"How about this: from now on, Iâll look after Anan after school. Just donât be too late to pick him up. Iâll also sign him up for the after-school meal program."
"Mm."
Lin Shen smiled faintly. He didnât even have to say anything before Ms. Wang started making small talk with him.
The conversation started with Ananâs situation, but the tone gradually began to shift.
"How old are you?"
"What do you do for work?"
"A handsome man like you must have a girlfriend, right?"
Seeing the strange glint in Ms. Wangâs eyes, Lin Shen knew exactly what the twenty-something kindergarten teacher was thinking.
However, he wasnât short on ordinary women like her, so he wasnât interested. He made an excuse to leave.
"I have something else to attend to, so Iâll be taking Anan now."
"Alrighty!"
Ms. Wang watched Lin Shen leave, her gaze lingering on him for a long time.
âSo Anan has such a handsome cousin!â
"President Lin."
On the way to the classroom, Lin Ping stopped and bowed hurriedly to Lin Shen, her heart filled with gratitude but also extraordinary anxiety and unease.
"Thank you so much for going to all this trouble for Anan! But isnât ten thousand yuan a bit too much? I really donât know how I can ever repay your kindness..."
"Greasing a few palms is perfectly normal."
Lin Shen waved his hand dismissively, indicating he didnât mind. After all, the main purpose of the ten thousand yuan was to test whether the system would give him a cashback reward.
He casually glanced at his phone. Sure enough, a notification had popped up in Shuaiyang.
[You have provided after-school security for your loverâs son, Anan, in accordance with her wishes. You have received a cashback reward: 5000]
âSo it really works?â
The corners of Lin Shenâs mouth curled up slightly.
Meanwhile, Lin Ping was at a complete loss, her expression panicked and helpless.
Lin Shenâs sudden move had caught her completely off guard. By the time she came to her senses, he had already reached an agreement with Ms. Wang.
âWhat do I do?â
âHow am I supposed to repay Lin Shen?â
This became the biggest problem weighing on Lin Pingâs mind.
Although they were lovers, she still felt undeserving of Lin Shenâs generosity.
âAfter all, she was getting old and losing her looks; she wasnât worthy of him doing so much for her.â
Lin Shen seemed to notice Lin Pingâs inner turmoil. He reached out and squeezed her plump bottom, which was covered by her denim shorts, a small smile playing on his lips.
"The first thing a mistress needs to understand is to obey her gold masterâs every word and serve him well in bed. Understand?"
"Mm."
To be honest, faced with Lin Shenâs harassing grope, Lin Ping actually felt more at ease.
âThis was indirect proof that she was still valuable to him.â
âAs long as Iâm still useful to him, things will be fine!â
So, Lin Ping proactively moved closer to Lin Shen, trying to make it more convenient for him to touch her, but he moved away.
"Go get Anan. Donât keep him waiting."
"..."
Her rare, hard-won burst of initiative was met with Lin Shenâs indifference, causing Lin Pingâs pretty face to flush red as a flicker of resentment appeared in her expression for the first time.
But she quickly composed herself and walked into the classroom with a gentle smile.
"Anan!"
Lin Ping took a step forward, crouched down, and pulled Anan into a tight hug, apologizing softly.
"Iâm so sorry! Mommyâs late."
"Itâs okay."
Anan wrapped his arms around Lin Pingâs neck, and they affectionately pressed their cheeks together.
"Mommy worked hard!"
"It wasnât hard."
Ananâs innocent, childish voice slowly enveloped Lin Pingâs heart in a deep warmth, strengthening her resolve in the choice she had made.
âEven if being Lin Shenâs mistress meant being scorned by her friends and family and cursed behind her back by the neighbors, she had to give Anan a good life!â
"Mommy, who is this big brother?"
Ananâs eyes were full of curiosity as he looked at Lin Shen, who was standing behind Lin Ping and smiling at him.
"Iâm your momâs boss."