Financial Independence through Cracked Apps-Chapter 84 - 83: Model
A model?
Lin Shen’s expression froze. He suddenly thought of someone.
"What about Brother Sun? Isn’t he your exclusive photographer?"
"We’re just colleagues. We don’t know each other well privately."
As Jiang Wan scooped up some dessert and brought it to her lips, she tentatively probed Lin Shen.
"You can tell he likes me too, can’t you?"
"It would be hard for anyone not to see, right?"
Lin Shen chuckled teasingly, also picking up his spoon to try the dessert in the center of the table.
"I’ve seen rumors online that models and photographers often end up as couples. On second-hand marketplaces, it’s always photographers selling their cameras, saying their model girlfriend is pregnant and they need money for the surgery."
"That’s not a couple. It’s a very unhealthy relationship. You don’t think I’m that kind of promiscuous model, do you?"
Jiang Wan gave Lin Shen a look that was both reproachful and coquettish. Seeing him shake his head, she finally offered a faint smile, turning her face to stare blankly out the window. A hint of apology was mixed into her conflicted expression.
"I just see Sun Wenhao as a colleague. I already made that clear to him a while ago."
"And then?"
"And then he said he wouldn’t harbor any more personal feelings for me, wouldn’t contact me privately anymore, and would stop updating the account he uses to drive traffic with my photos for a while."
"So that’s how it is."
Lin Shen was suddenly starting to understand the whole story.
"So, Senior Jiang Wan, you need a photographer? And you thought of me?"
"Well, not exactly."
Jiang Wan quickly explained.
"Usually, when I participate in various traditional-style events, the organizers arrange for a dedicated photographer for one-on-one shoots and deliverables. That was Sun Wenhao."
"So we’re just colleagues. For my daily videos, I do all the shooting and editing myself. I don’t need anyone else."
"I want to be your model simply because I figured you probably need one. I’m not planning to make you my photographer. Your schedule will be the priority for everything."
"You can come find me whenever you’re free. What do you say?"
Jiang Wan blinked her beautiful eyes playfully, looking at Lin Shen with anticipation. When she saw he was still hesitating, she couldn’t help but pout slightly, a hint of coquettishness lacing her gentle words.
"Is it because you think I’m not pretty enough?"
"How could that be possible!"
Lin Shen said with a wry smile.
"If anyone said you weren’t pretty, Senior Jiang Wan, then there probably wouldn’t be any pretty girls left in the world."
"Then what are you still hesitating for?"
Jiang Wan dug up a spoonful of dessert and offered it to Lin Shen’s lips. Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and her smile held a hint of slyness.
"Are you planning to only shoot scenery from now on?"
"I was just thinking, this doesn’t seem very fair to you, Senior Jiang Wan."
Lin Shen ate the dessert from the spoon.
"If it’s all based on my schedule, won’t that interfere with your usual work, Senior Jiang Wan?"
"It won’t interfere at all. After all, it’s summer break right now. I might have less time after school starts."
Jiang Wan smiled faintly.
"Actually, there’s something I want to ask of you..."
Jiang Wan’s expression suddenly became a little bashful. After a moment’s hesitation, she said softly.
"I have a project plan for an account, but it’s not something I can do with Sun Wenhao, so I came to you."
"What kind of project?"
"A couples’ skit series."
A couples’ skit series?
Lin Shen was full of questions. Seeing his confused expression, Jiang Wan carefully explained.
"It’s about filming some interactions between a couple, acting out some TV drama plots that happen between couples, like, say... a ’memoir of my late wife’ type of thing?"
"That melodramatic?"
Lin Shen’s eyes widened, but Jiang Wan looked completely thrilled.
"But I think it’ll be a lot of fun, and it might even help you grow your account and earn some extra cash."
’I don’t really need a side hustle to make money right now.’
Lin Shen complained inwardly, but Jiang Wan’s proposed project had actually piqued his interest quite a bit.
’Anyway, my life from now on is all about experiencing all sorts of things. Acting as the cameraman for a skit series... doesn’t sound too bad, does it?’
Besides, his partner was Jiang Wan. What man could refuse the charms of a "big" sister like her?
Having clarified his future plans in his mind, Lin Shen nodded.
"Alright."
"Really?!"
Seeing Lin Shen agree, Jiang Wan’s eyes instantly lit up, and she broke into a brilliant smile.
"Thank you, Junior Lin Shen! Just let me know whenever you’re free. I’ll get the scripts ready."
"Okay, but for shooting a skit series, don’t we need a different kind of equipment?"
Lin Shen gestured around his head.
"You know, the kind of camera you wear on your head. I’ll look into buying a set. That should work, right?"
"Then I’ll have to trouble you with the expense."
Jiang Wan propped her cheek on her left hand, her captivating eyes fixed on Lin Shen. With a slight curl of her lips, she looked as if she could never get tired of watching him.
"Is this dessert alright?"
"It’s pretty good."
Lin Shen had never been a big fan of desserts, but this "Lava Burst Basque Cheesecake" was definitely to his liking.
Sweet but not cloying, crisp and delicious.
The ice cream inside was especially unique, with a texture of crushed ice and mango bits that left an endless aftertaste.
Soon, Lin Shen and Jiang Wan had finished sharing the dessert.
Just then, Zeng Chang came over with another of the shop’s signature desserts.
Black Forest Mille Crêpe Cake.
As usual, Lin Shen first helped Jiang Wan take some photos.
He adjusted for the light and captured a few sets of warm, romantic, atmospheric shots before picking up his fork and knife to eat.
However, Jiang Wan had a small appetite and stopped after a few bites.
Lin Shen’s appetite was decent, but he really couldn’t eat too much dessert either.
So when Zeng Chang brought out the next dessert, Lin Shen took a picture for Jiang Wan and then had him take it away immediately.
"I’m a little full."
Jiang Wan patted her stomach and looked at Lin Shen.
"I don’t even want to go to the next place anymore."
"Then let’s rest for a bit."
Lin Shen suggested, taking out his phone to open the GoGo Maps and Photo Album and Camera apps.
Sure enough, their tasks were complete.
[GoGo Maps:]
[Upgrade Quest: Check in at a date spot with a girl. (Completed).]
[GoGo Maps Lv. 11 → Lv. 12]
[Reward: Industry funds accumulated per Red Point passed increased from 120,000 → 130,000. Current accumulation: 1,580,000]
[Reward Item: Random Scratch-Off Ticket x1]
[Upgrade Quest: Check in at a hotel]
[Camera and Album:]
[Upgrade Quest: Take one photo with the theme "Gourmet Food." (Completed).]
[Reward: Camera and Album Lv. 5 → Lv. 6]
[Photography Skill Enhanced 60%-70%]
[Base Reward: Random Item Reward x1]
[Upgrade Quest: Take one photo with the theme "Fashion"]
[Evaluation: Baby’s first food. The greatness of a mother’s love needs no further explanation!]
[System Score: S (200%)]
[Final Reward Settlement: Fish Oil x1]
???
After seeing the Camera and Album quest evaluation, Lin Shen was completely stunned.
He had uploaded a photo of dessert. Why was the evaluation about a mother’s love?
Lin Shen zoomed in on the photo, and his expression suddenly became priceless.
’You’ve got to be kidding me, System!’
’To think it considered *that* the "food"!?’
Lin Shen didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, but after some careful thought, he felt it actually made some sense.
Because he had asked Jiang Wan to lean forward as much as possible, she had ended up pressed against the tabletop.
That plump, lustrous curve was indeed "great" enough!
Lin Shen snuck a glance at Jiang Wan, only to find her tilting her head and winking at him. He immediately felt a pang of guilt and quickly asked,
"Should we get going?"
"Hold on, I’m going to the restroom."
"Okay."
While waiting for Jiang Wan to return, Lin Shen continued to study the hacked apps on his phone.
First, he scratched the scratch-off ticket he had just gotten from GoGo Maps. This time, however, it didn’t give him any money.
[Thank you for playing! Constitution Cap +2!]
[Constitution: 73 (71+2) / 73 (71+2) (Healthy+)]
[Spirit: 72/72 (Calm+)]
[Kidney Power: 76/76 (Virile+)]
[Height: 181cm; Weight: 79kg]
’So after an update, the attributes increase too.’
Lin Shen mused to himself, then tapped on the [Fish Oil] item he received from Camera and Album to check its description.
Generally speaking, fish oil is a health supplement rich in various vitamins. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
Tuna Oil, in particular, is known as "liquid gold for the brain" and has powerful effects on the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems.
But... why were the effects of this [Fish Oil] so strange?
"..."
Lin Shen’s expression froze. After a brief moment of shock and speechlessness, the corners of his mouth curled up, and a flicker of heat arose in his heart.
He felt a little smug and then began to study the [Background Module] he had obtained from Camera and Album.
This was the extra special reward he received when he photographed Lin Ping, completed the "Animal" themed photo quest, and upgraded Camera and Album to Lv. 5.
He was too busy with business at the time, so he hadn’t studied it carefully.
Now he finally had the free time.
After opening it, Lin Shen discovered a 3D scanned projection of his own character model on the screen.
His personal status panel was attached to the side, and in the bottom right corner was a small, blank [Background Module], where it seemed he could drag the photos from the side.
Lin Shen saw that there were four photos in total, which he had taken for the themes of sunset, youth, animal, and Gourmet Food.
He tried dragging them into the Background Module one by one and was amazed to find that his personal attributes actually increased.
[Sunset: Spirit +20%, Current 87 (Absolute Focus)]
[Youth: Constitution +20%, Current 88 (Absolute Health)]
[Animal: Pet Affection +20% (More popular with pets)]
[Gourmet Food: Taste Bud Sensitivity +20% (Better able to appreciate the deliciousness of food)]
’So that’s how it works!’
Lin Shen had a sudden realization.
The Background Module was equivalent to an equipment slot, and each photo provided its own unique attribute boost.
