158: Daily life is just eating.

In the Small Woods, Tao Yan and Shen Qian separated their lips, both of them feeling a little nervous.

More accurately, Tao Yan was the more nervous one, hugging Shen Qian extremely tightly.

Shen Qian's hands were not behaving, but the girl didn't try to stop him much; subconsciously, she had already accepted contact with Shen Qian.

This was actually the brilliant part of Shen Qian's plan. From his conversation with Tao Yan this afternoon until now, everything had been dominated by him; he was the leader, and Tao Yan had consistently played the role of the follower.

This was a subversion of roles.

Between Tao Yan and Su Hang, Tao Yan had always been the leader in the relationship, which was why she could lose her temper and make demands of him.

This was also why, even though playing a Four-Hand Duet was a very small request, Shen Qian insisted on setting conditions before agreeing to it.

Sometimes, a man being disliked or abandoned by a woman is not instantaneous, but a gradual process.

Today, she asks you to bend down and tie her shoelace; tomorrow, she asks you to prepare a small surprise for her; the day after, she asks you out for dinner. Gradually, the man realizes he is being better and better to his Girlfriend, yet even though he treats her better, she becomes increasingly difficult to please. That is the principle at work.

He had to make Tao Yan understand that he wasn't Su Hang. If she wanted him to do something, she had to give something in return. Moreover, if she invested more, she would become more dependent on him because the Sunk Cost had increased.

“Senior Sister, you have a really great figure.”

Shen Qian teased, his hand still not pulling back.

“You're practically a hooligan, and a Hypocrite at that!”

“How am I a Hypocrite? Everyone benefits: you gain leverage over your Boyfriend, and I get you. It’s clearly a win-win-win situation.”

“Sophistry.”

“Yes, it is sophistry, and I thank sophistry, otherwise how could I have met you?”

As Shen Qian spoke, his finger trembled slightly, and the girl immediately went limp, collapsing into his arms.

Tao Yan left with a blushing face, and Shen Qian had an extra silk item in his pocket.

He himself had no particular collecting habit, but as soon as he got it, the system notification sounded.

[achievement unlocked: Walking Away Empty]

[achievement unlocked: Keepsake]

[scumbag behavior recorded]

Acting on a whim, he hadn't expected it to actually work. This time it was this item; next time, he would let others try something else to see if it worked.

Once things with Tao Yan had stabilized, Shen Qian's goal was to wait for the Comic Convention that Xu Ling was attending.

During this time, he didn't idle much either, taking Qin Lan and Surname omitted out shopping together. Originally, Surname omitted was a little hesitant, but after Shen Qian paid the bill, her reluctance turned into acceptance.

[achievement unlocked: Threesome]

[achievement unlocked: Blessing of Many Wives]

[achievement unlocked: Competing for Number One]

[scumbag behavior recorded]

achievement Points kept rising, and scumbag behavior was expanding. Shen Qian felt quite excited watching the progress bar gradually approach its limit. Once he reached Level 3 System, he could start his truly free life.

Now that Feng Qinmian and Tao Yan were basically conquered, he decided to take a good break. Although there was still Guo Shuangcai, it didn't matter; that woman was far inferior compared to Xie Wan and the others, so letting her wait for a bit was fine.

And so, the days passed one by one, and Shen Qian lived a very comfortable life.

His daily routine could roughly be divided into:

Attending classes with Tan Xin Xin, his Official Girlfriend.

Making Out with Xie Wan.

Running and chatting with Du Xixi, his spare tire.

Making Out with Xie Wan.

Occasionally going shopping with Qin Lan.

Making Out with Xia Mengling.

Playing the piano with Tao Yan, and Making Out while they were at it.

Making Out with Xia Mengling.

Going out to eat with Surname omitted.

Making Out with Xie Wan.

Discussing marriage and Researching Human Anatomy with Song Shulu.

Making Out with Xia Mengling.

Of course, there was one variable in the middle: Bai Xiu. This woman was acting a bit abnormally; Shen Qian kept seeing her unexpectedly.

But seeing her wasn't scary. He was a scumbag, and these girls all knew it. Bai Xiu wasn't an idiot and wouldn't expose the matter; after all, if she dared to expose him, Shen Qian would dare to mess with her Uncle.

Suddenly one day, Shen Qian was assigned to Clean Duty. The others hadn't arrived yet, but Bai Xiu appeared.

Seeing Bai Xiu appear, how could Shen Qian not know what was going on? He frowned slightly.

“What's up? Want to challenge me to a duel?”

“Brother Shen, shouldn't it be my turn now?”

“Huh?”

“Among those girls, two of them have spent time with you so frequently. No matter how you cycle through them, it should be my turn.”

Shen Qian understood her meaning, leaned against the desk, and laughed.

“Bai Xiu, you haven't fallen in love with me, have you?”

“I haven't.”

“You haven't? Hmm, alright. If you haven't, then you wait. When I'm in a good mood, then it will be your turn.”

“Yes, I have fallen in love with you!”

Bai Xiu gritted her teeth, displaying an extremely unwilling expression.

“Look at you, gritting your teeth while saying you love me. Is that how you show affection?”

“After that day, I didn't take the pill.”

Bai Xiu lowered her voice a little.

“What are you trying to say? Are you trying to imply this is proof of your love for me?

Or are you trying to tell me that you might be pregnant, hoping I'll treat you better?

Don't be silly. Even if you're not in your Uncle's position, you've heard some things. Do you think a child can tie down people like us?”

“Then what do I need to do for it to be my turn.”

“First, you need to change the way you speak to me. I don't like this condescending attitude.

Second, when it's your turn is up to me. If you really want me to like you, it's simple: go do some good deeds.

That Casino must have harmed many people, although I don't think Hopeless Gamblers deserve sympathy. Anyway, you have plenty of money. Some children in mountainous areas can't afford school, and people in some regions have suffered disasters. Go do some good deeds, and I'll give you what you want.”

Bai Xiu looked at Shen Qian in disbelief. Her status was similar to Shen Qian's; people in their position usually viewed those below them as ants, yet Shen Qian actually said something like this. She had originally thought he wanted to play a more perverted game.

“Why are you looking at me like that? Do you think people in our position shouldn't do things like this?”

“I don't know what to say.”

“I've hurt the hearts of many girls. Just consider it me trying to accumulate some merit, alright?”

Bai Xiu nodded.

“You promised that as long as I do it, you'll give it to me, right?”

“If you do it, I might not give it to you. If you don't do it, I definitely won't give it to you.

Oh, and do it discreetly. If your Uncle finds out you suddenly started doing good deeds, he'll probably be too scared to sleep.”

Bai Xiu looked again at the handsome young man, and waves of emotion stirred in her heart once more. She turned around and subconsciously touched her lower abdomen.

“If it can really happen, that doesn't seem bad either.”