138: Hidden Achievements

Since he had met up with them, Shen Qian naturally wouldn't be eating at the school cafeteria. After all, he had just earned a house in Beijing and thirty million; eating something nice wasn't asking too much.

He made a phone call to bring along the three guys from his dorm.

“Godfather, following you is just too awesome! Setting everything else aside, just in terms of mixers, we've had a non-stop supply!”

“Yeah, Godfather, the guys in the next dorm are green with envy. Knowing we had a mixer with the School of Arts these past two days, they've been asking if there are any more. They're even willing to pay.”

“You guys have made progress. Spending other people's money to pick up girls for yourselves—you've leveled up.”

“But for now, it's a no-go.”

“Why?”

“There's a handsome guy in the next dorm whose fashion sense and looks are just a tiny bit higher than yours. Think about it: if the prettiest one goes to me, who do the rest go to?”

“Remember, when you haven't even had your fill yet, don't think about sharing. Otherwise, others might finish off your portion too.”

“Hearing your words is better than picking up girls for ten years!”

“Heh, as if you could pick up girls for ten years. For a normal person, the actual 'picking up' phase doesn't last more than a month. For most people, dating isn't really picking up girls; it's finding an ancestor to serve.”

“Then, Godfather, you and this Liu...”

“Also friends.”

Now, when Shen Qian said 'friends,' the three immediately understood. To Shen Qian, 'friends' meant partners—just ones waiting to be selected.

While Shen Qian was talking to his three roommates, Liu Xinyao's roommates were also whispering among themselves on the other side.

“Xinyao, isn't Shen Qian interested in you? Who was that senior sister just now?”

“She was way too beautiful. She's so pretty I didn't even dare to look at her for too long.”

“She wouldn't be chasing Shen Qian, would she? Xinyao, what stage are you guys at? You need to move faster. With a man like Shen Qian, I bet even that senior sister just now is tempted.”

“Yeah, exactly. Don't leave a boy like him hanging. Strike while the iron is hot. A boy like him definitely has many pursuers. Once you leave him hanging, he'll turn around and find someone else immediately.”

Liu Xinyao felt a bit bitter. In truth, she was also very panicked. She had seen that girl just now, and she was indeed much more beautiful than herself. She had never lacked confidence in her looks before, but seeing that person, she couldn't find her confidence even if she wanted to.

The most important point was that she had already given what she could, including what she considered her most precious possession. But Shen Qian was a scumbag; she really didn't know how to tie down a scumbag's heart.

Lately, she had tried learning from the Little Pink Book, but it only kept teaching her how to 'drain the guy's gold coins.' There were no other dating techniques at all.

Draining gold coins—she had considered the thought, but eventually gave it up.

For some reason, as soon as she saw Shen Qian, she felt that playing petty tricks in front of him was a very foolish thing to do.

“Let's go.”

Shen Qian took Liu Xinyao's hand and looked back at Chang Heng.

“Boss, I'll leave these three girls to your care. I'll drive Xinyao, and you guys figure out a taxi.”

Chang Heng knew Shen Qian was giving them a chance to interact with these girls. He felt a bit lucky that Shen Qian had given them a heads-up before leaving; they had shaved and changed clothes, managing to look somewhat presentable.

“Do you have classes tomorrow?”

“Huh? No, why?”

“If you don't have class, come out with me. We've known each other for so long, and I haven't bought you a gift yet.”

Shen Qian had just made nearly a hundred million, so it was time to spend some of it. He hadn't yet fulfilled his promise to take Qin Lan out again, so he might as well go with Liu Xinyao too.

He could see that compared to Qin Lan's intelligence, Liu Xinyao was a bit more of a love-brain. It was perfect for Qin Lan to mentor her. If she still thought about monopolizing him, then after giving her this wave of gifts, it would be about time to break up.

He couldn't really call it a breakup, as they had never been officially together. At most, it would be cutting ties.

“Shen Qian, we haven't seen each other for a while. How have you been lately?”

“Quite good. Since I didn't come to see you, why didn't you come to see me?”

“Huh? Is it... is it okay for me to come see you?”

“Of course. But you have to tell me in advance. You didn't come to see me all this time; I thought you'd found another Boyfriend.”

“I haven't. There are indeed people pursuing me, but I haven't agreed to any of them, nor have I been ambiguous. You know the only one I like is you.”

“Wu Gao hasn't been bothering you lately, has he?”

“No, I cut contact with him long ago. It's just that he spread some rumors back home, but my parents handled it.”

“Do you blame me? After all, if it weren't for me, you guys might not have reached this point.”

“How could I blame you? It was clearly his problem. Besides, we clearly had nothing before that; he just had a bizarre sense of possessiveness.”

“But he spent money on you before, and you didn't refuse.”

“I... I will pay him back the money he spent on me later.”

“Why pay it back?”

“Huh? You're telling me this because you want me not to owe him anything, right?”

“I just said it in passing. That money was his. Whether he chose to spend it on you or on himself was his own choice. Adults should pay for their own choices.”

“As long as you have a clear conscience, there's no problem.”

“Shen Qian, does that senior sister like you?”

Liu Xinyao tried desperately to stop herself from asking, but she asked anyway.

“She probably likes me, but it's not certain yet.”

“Then do you like her?”

“Not for now. Not sure about the future.”

“What about me?”

“I liked you before, and I like you now. Not sure about the future.”

Hearing the final answer, Liu Xinyao's mood improved significantly. At least, Shen Qian liked her for now.

“Didn't you guys say you wanted to film some videos? I'll be relatively free soon. Have you thought about what to film?”

“Not for certain yet. We're planning to make a small script, the l-love, romance kind. Do you think that's okay?”

Liu Xinyao had a bit of a selfish motive. In fact, they hadn't decided on a category at all, but if Shen Qian agreed, she would do her best to write that kind of script even if it cost her some brain cells.

“It's fine, but I'm not very good at acting. I hope I don't hold you back when the time comes.”

“How could you!”

As the conversation deepened, the two talked more and more happily. By the time they got out of the car, they were already holding hands.

That night, when Shen Qian and Liu Xinyao entered the room, the girl's expression changed slightly, but she ultimately said nothing.

“What's wrong?”

Just as he asked, the system notification sounded.

[achievement Reached: Fighting a Bloody Battle]

[scumbag behavior recorded]

Even though the girl would have certainly been willing if he wanted to continue, there was indeed no need for that. Thus, Shen Qian held the girl and fell into a deep sleep.