176: New Year's Eve? What year are we celebrating?

Immediately upon returning to school, Shen Qian met with Xie Wan, and the two lingered together for a long time before reluctantly parting ways.

During class, Tan Xinxin kept holding Shen Qian's hand, unwilling to let go.

"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly so clingy?"

"We haven't seen each other for two days. Can't I miss you?"

Tan Xinxin thought for a moment before slowly speaking.

"You must have been very busy these past two days."

"It was alright. I managed to get some good things while I was out."

Naturally, she wouldn't ask what those things were. What she actually wanted to ask was whether Shen Qian had been with Xia Mengling these past two days. Since his answer was that he had obtained some good things, it meant he hadn't been with Xia Mengling.

"Xu Ling has been acting strange these past few days. I don't know what's going on with her."

Shen Qian thought for a moment. This girl had been watching him and Xie Wan make out for a few days now, and every time she finished watching, she would be blushing furiously. Moreover, this was being kept from Tan Xinxin, so it was actually normal for her to be acting abnormal.

"Maybe she has something on her mind. Aren't girls your age all like that?"

"So, what do you plan to do next? You haven't made a move since the Comic Convention."

Shen Qian rested his chin on his palm, pulled his hand away from hers, and grabbed her calf, pulling one of her legs onto his own.

"You're my Girlfriend. Is it really okay for you to be so active in helping me find other partners?

Or do you feel that pulling Xu Ling to your side will give you a greater sense of security?"

Having her thoughts seen through by Shen Qian, Tan Xinxin didn't make excuses and admitted it very frankly.

"I have no choice. Xia Mengling is too beautiful. I understand that someone as beautiful as her won't be the first, and if even she can't keep you, I'll really be afraid if I only rely on myself."

In a relationship, regardless of the party, whoever possesses the fear of loss will naturally become the weaker side. This has nothing to do with IQ, figure, or looks; it's human nature.

This is why the first sign of someone falling in love with another is an inferiority complex, because even before things have begun, they have already simulated how painful it would be to lose them.

Shen Qian looked at this girl who had already fallen in love with him. He didn't feel much pride, but he still hoped she could maintain some rationality, because if the love became too deep, it would be time for them to part.

"Don't be afraid. I said that when I'm with you, I only have eyes for you. So even if you do nothing now, you're still my official Girlfriend."

"Then are you still going to pursue Xu Ling? After doing so much, you can't just let it all go to waste."

"Don't worry, I have my own rhythm."

"Do you have any plans for New Year's Eve?"

This question really stumped Shen Qian when he thought about his current women.

The two he liked most, Xie Wan and Xia Mengling—Xia Mengling already knew about Xie Wan's existence, but Xie Wan hadn't met Xia Mengling yet. Whether or not to let them meet was a problem.

In his own class, there were Tan Xinxin and Xu Ling. As for Fang Hui, the two of them were more about temporary passion without so-called emotions; she probably wouldn't look for him for New Year's Eve, and even if she did, he might not agree.

Then there was the School of Arts: Ni Zixin, Tao Yan, and Shulu. Ma Wanwan couldn't be counted; that was also just a whim, a purely carnal relationship.

As for the others: Qin Lan, Liu Xinyao, Du Xixi, and Bai Xiu.

If Feng Qinmian was included, there were twelve girls.

It was hard to imagine that this was his record before even a single semester had ended.

"If I took twelve girls out at once, it would be far too ostentatious."

Shen Qian thought about it and began to filter the list.

Tan Xinxin could be brought along since she was his Girlfriend. As for Xu Ling, with so many people, she could just stay by herself, so he left her out.

Over at the School of Arts, Tao Yan and Ni Zixin would most likely need to prepare for the New Year's Gala. Moreover, Tao Yan had a Boyfriend, so Tao Yan was immediately removed. Ni Zixin would depend on the situation.

Du Xixi could be brought along, and he could use Du Xixi as a logical reason to bring Xie Wan.

After thinking it over, the final list was settled: Xie Wan, Xia Mengling, Tan Xinxin, and Du Xixi.

Bai Xiu definitely couldn't be brought along. That woman wouldn't act against him, but if she saw other women, there was no telling what she might do.

As for Qin Lan and Liu Xinyao, it depended on whether they took the initiative to find him. If they did, it wouldn't be impossible to bring them along.

But suddenly, Shen Qian frowned slightly.

New Year's Eve? What kind of New Year?

It was just changing from December 31st to January 1st; what was there to celebrate?

He didn't have the habit of celebrating New Year's Eve himself, yet he had been subtly influenced like this.

For most young men and women, so-called New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve, or Christmas were nothing more than finding a reasonable excuse to get laid.

But did he need that?

He didn't need it at all.

As long as he was willing, every day was New Year's Eve, every day was Christmas.

So he directly shook his head at Tan Xinxin.

"No plans. I'm planning to sleep in the dorm. If I'm not sleeping in the dorm, I'll likely be out playing with my Roommates."

"If you want to accompany someone else, just say so. I won't blame you."

"No, no, no, I really don't have any plans, because in my opinion, New Year's Eve isn't a very interesting thing.

A bunch of people squeezing together in the cold wind just to shout '5-4-3-2-1' at midnight and then yell 'Happy New Year!'

After that, you can't get a taxi or book a hotel, and everyone just has to awkwardly go back to their own homes. Do you think that's fun?"

Hearing Shen Qian's description, the activity really did seem to exude an air of foolishness.

"If there are specific things like eating or entertainment, I'll participate. If it's just counting numbers in a crowd, I have no interest."

Shen Qian's approach was similar to what he did during Double 11. Tan Xinxin was used to it; in her eyes, this was Shen Qian's refusal to follow the crowd. This man always maintained his own thinking and did what he liked to do.

"What about Christmas? Didn't you say it's a day to get laid? I bought a very sexy Christmas outfit. Do you want to see it?"

"Has it arrived?"

"Not yet, it arrives tomorrow."

"Then there's no need to wait for Christmas. Tomorrow then. I want to see just how sexy it is."

Just after class, several people from Shen Qian's dorm gathered around, looking at Shen Qian with grins.

"Old Third, can we have a word in private?"

Shen Qian glanced at Tan Xinxin and smiled.

"She's one of us, there's nothing that can't be said."

Despite this, Tan Xinxin very tactfully spoke up.

"I'll go to the cafeteria first to get your food and wait for you. The usual?"

Shen Qian nodded, and the girl left.

"Holy crap, Old Third, what on earth have you trained this Class Beauty Tan into!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Speak up, what do you three want with me?"