160: 800 yuan

Soon, Tan Xinxin also sent a message with a screenshot of the confession wall. She wanted to ask what to do. Although the person didn't name names, anyone in or near the HR class couldn't possibly not know Shen Qian.

"A man's reputation is like the shadow of a tree; I don't care, let them spread whatever they want."

Afterwards, Du Xixi, Surname omitted, Tao Yan, Ni Zixin, and Feng Qinmian all sent messages asking what was going on.

Shen Qian put their minds at ease one by one.

After a long while, Qin Lan sent him a message.

"Shen Qian, there's a junior who has been pursuing me lately. I rejected him, but he’s still being persistent. It's possible I caused this situation; I'll help you resolve it. You can punish me."

"Alright, let's go out in a few days and try some new tricks."

"Mhm, as long as you don't blame me."

Shen Qian put away his phone, feeling that this probably wasn't because of Qin Lan. Qin Lan was indeed beautiful, but he hadn't had much contact with her lately. On the contrary, Xie Wan was a more likely culprit.

"Beautiful women are such trouble~"

Xie Wan looked up at him.

"Are you talking smack about me?"

"No."

"Yes, you are! You called me a troublesome beauty!"

"Fine, I said it. So what?"

"Give me a kiss, or I'll be unhappy."

"My mouth is right here. If you want a kiss, come get it yourself."

After the two of them interacted for a while longer in the library's collection room, they reluctantly left. Because of Du Xixi, Xie Wan and Shen Qian left separately every time.

Shen Qian found it quite amusing to watch the girl act so guiltily.

Just as he reached the library entrance, he ran into Song Mengyuan again. He initially wanted to pretend he hadn't seen her and leave, but the girl followed him.

"Is something the matter?"

"I came to apologize to you."

"Apologize? This is only the second time we've met, and we've barely spoken."

"Can we find a place to sit for a moment? I'll explain it to you."

"Sure." The two of them found a cafeteria near the library.

"I'm truly sorry." As soon as the girl sat down, she pressed her hands together and apologized repeatedly.

"You saw the post on the confession wall, right?"

"Oh~ So it was because of you."

"Yes, I'm really sorry." As she spoke, the girl showed him her phone's wallpaper.

"Because I thought you were very handsome, I couldn't help but use your photo as my wallpaper. It ended up being seen by one of my pursuers."

"I thought the matter would just pass, but who knew he would actually find out you have a Girlfriend and then post that on the confession wall. I'm sorry, I'm really sorry."

They say a man chasing a woman is like crossing a mountain, but a woman chasing a man is like a thin layer of gauze.

Shen Qian was experiencing that firsthand now.

At this moment, many questions popped into his mind, and he listed them one by one to find the answers.

First, where did the photo come from? This girl had added Gao Haitao, so she must have screenshotted it from his moments.

Second, how did she know where he was? No need to guess—Gao Haitao must have been completely hooked by her. She probably just asked, and that guy blabbed.

Third, and most importantly, what did this girl actually want? Does she like him? Want to pursue him? Was this whole ordeal staged just to create an opportunity to interact with him?

"Oh, it's fine. So much happens in university; after two or three days, people will probably forget about this."

"Even if you don't mind, the harm caused to you is real. I still want to apologize. How about I do something for you as compensation?"

"Attending classes for you, taking notes, doing homework—I can do all of that!"

"Then just pay me some money."

"Huh?"

"I don't care about my reputation, but I do care about benefits. If you really want to compensate me, just pay some money.

As for attending classes and taking notes, I already have people doing that for me."

"This..."

"What's wrong? Didn't you say you wanted to compensate me?"

"Are you very short on money?" As the girl spoke, her gaze swept across Shen Qian's wrist. She naturally recognized that watch—a patek philippe, worth over a million.

Shen Qian smiled.

"Does whether I'm short on money have anything to do with whether you compensate me?

You were the one who offered to compensate me, and now that I've asked for money, you're asking if I'm short on it. If you're unwilling to pay, then forget it."

"No, no, no, I'll pay. How much do you think is appropriate?"

"Hmm, 800 yuan."

"Alright, then give me your contact information, and I'll transfer it to you."

Shen Qian didn't say anything; he just opened his phone and pulled up his payment QR code.

"You..."

"No need for contact info. Think about it: you just used my photo as a wallpaper, and that guy put me on the campus wall.

If you add my contact info, wouldn't that guy drag me to the guillotine?"

"I have nothing to do with him."

"I wouldn't know if you do or don't, but that guy is pretty scary. He even knows what your phone wallpaper is."

Shen Qian smiled and waved his phone in front of the girl.

The girl helplessly paid the money.

800 yuan couldn't even buy his contact information.

By the time the girl realized this, Shen Qian was already gone.

"I! I! I!" She was stunned for a long while.

Back at the dormitory, Shen Qian looked at Gao Haitao.

"You brat, I'm fining you 80 yuan. How dare you reveal my whereabouts to another woman."

"Don't, Third Brother!"

Gao Haitao cried out indignantly, but he still gave the 80 yuan.

Shen Qian smiled at the other two.

"I just made 880 yuan. Come on, let's go out for a drink tonight."

That night, Gao Haitao looked at his phone and said to Shen Qian:

"Third Brother, that girl still feels bad and wants me to send her your contact info so she can apologize to you."

"Then give it to her."

Shen Qian could see that this girl had her sights set on him. Anyway, since his move on Xu Ling hadn't started yet and she was willing to take the initiative, it saved him the effort. Why not?

In December, Shanghai turned completely cold. To be a bit dramatic, some people even dug out their down jackets.

Chang Heng came back from outside, rubbing his hands.

"This weather is insane. I didn't believe it when people said the south was damp and cold, thinking how cold could two or three degrees below zero be when it's twenty below back home.

But this place is torture! My clothes are useless; my hands freeze the moment I take them out!"

As he spoke, he looked at Shen Qian. By now, Shen Qian had finished his makeup and put on fox ears.

"Wait, Old Three, what are you doing?"

"It's obvious. I'm a fox now, and I need to go out and hunt."

"Third Brother, I didn't know you were into ACG? Which anime is this from?"

"Kamisama Kiss." Shen Qian said, propping his chin with the small fan in his hand, a mocking smile on his face.

"These past few days have been quite leisurely and comfortable, but the vacation should come to an end.

Now, back to being a scumbag."