’He’s probably busy with his own stuff, right?’
After all, there was so much to consider when starting a business.
Qin Yuenan glanced at the clock on the wall, conflicted. ’Would it be wrong to call Lin Shen this late?’
’What if I’m bothering him while he’s trying to rest...’
As if!
Qin Yuenan suddenly remembered that Lin Shen’s energy was practically bottomless!
He was like an iron man, day in and day out; she had never seen him tired.
Just like that, her guilt vanished, and she immediately called Lin Shen.
The call connected after three rings.
"Hello!"
Even though she had heard Lin Shen’s deep, magnetic voice many times, Qin Yuenan’s heart still raced every time.
She immediately sat up straight, cradling her phone with both hands, and asked with feigned composure.
"What are you doing?"
"Just got home. Was about to get some rest."
Qin Yuenan was perceptive and caught a faint trace of exhaustion in Lin Shen’s voice.
’Huh?’
’He’s actually tired?’
Qin Yuenan was a little surprised and quickly asked with concern.
"You sound really tired. What were you up to today?"
"Talking business. The renovations for the Cat Cafe are almost done, so we had to discuss all the follow-up matters for the grand opening—advertising, promotion, stocking up, and so on."
Lin Shen chuckled softly.
"You ignored me all day. Calling me late at night just to check up on me?"
"I’ve been busy too, you know."
Qin Yuenan detected the slight hint of resentment in his words. Flustered, she quickly tried to smooth things over.
"Don’t be mad. I’ll make it up to you when I have some free time and we can meet."
"How will you make it up to me?"
Hearing the signature teasing laugh in Lin Shen’s voice, a faint blush crept onto Qin Yuenan’s pretty face. It was obvious she knew what he was thinking.
She bit her lip and mumbled softly.
"I’ll let you do whatever you want, okay?"
"In that case, I want to see you in Valentino and black stockings, Nan."
Lin Shen made the shameless request, making Qin Yuenan scoff lightly.
"I don’t even own any Valentino heels. You want me to buy a pair just to see you?"
"Can’t you?"
Lin Shen said admiringly.
"Your legs are so beautiful, Nan. If you wear those two things I mentioned, you’ll definitely look incredible!"
"Fine, fine, whatever you want."
Qin Yuenan’s helpless tone was filled with affection. Although she was still a little shy, she felt more pleased and excited than anything else.
At least her legs had earned Lin Shen’s praise.
"You should get some rest. I won’t bother you anymore. Good night."
"You too, Nan. Good night... HISS!"
Hearing Lin Shen’s final, trembling hiss as he sucked in a sharp breath, Qin Yuenan froze.
But the call had already disconnected, and she felt it would be awkward to call back and ask what happened.
’Did he stub his big toe?’
That was the only explanation Qin Yuenan could think of, since it was something that happened to her often.
"Careless."
Qin Yuenan let out a "pfft" of laughter, then stood up and stretched.
After hanging up with Lin Shen, she felt the exhaustion from a long day of work melt away. Even the worries on her mind no longer troubled her.
Before, she would often feel lost after a busy day, not knowing what she was even working for.
But now, she had a much clearer goal.
To build a future with Lin Shen in Modu!