72: Points for a scumbag delivered to your door

"Impressive! What did Tan Xinxin do? She actually pushed this little girl to the point of losing her mind."

However, faced with this sudden confession, Shen Qian didn't panic. Instead, he replied:

"It's better to make fewer jokes like this. Even if you were to confess, it would definitely be to Senior Zhou first. I can see you're quite fond of him."

On the other end of the phone, Xia Mengling felt numb seeing this message. What 'Senior Zhou'? He was just a little toy she'd picked up on a whim. This love-brain—how could he even be jealous of that?

Jealousy!

"He's jealous; he still likes me!"

Realizing this, Xia Mengling immediately felt her confidence grow significantly.

Sure enough, no matter the time, men are always visual creatures. The prettier one with the better body always wins, and this time was no exception.

When Shen Qian returned to the two of them, his gaze flickered slightly as he looked at Xia Mengling.

"I've already dropped you off, so we'll be heading out now."

"You're leaving already? Big Brother Shen, I can't bear to part with you. Can't you stay and have a meal with me?"

"Go on, why are you acting so spoiled all of a sudden?"

Shen Qian stepped back slightly, looking at her in disbelief.

"Also, call me 'Cousin.' What's with this 'Big Brother Shen' business?"

"I won't. I want to call you Big Brother Shen, Brother Shen, Brother... Hit me then!"

Tan Xinxin watched this scene expressionlessly, while Shen Qian took her hand and left as if he were escaping.

Watching their departing figures, Xia Mengling's mood improved. Shen Qian hadn't agreed to her, which was within her expectations. However, as long as she used a few tricks next, she wasn't afraid that this love-brain wouldn't take the bait.

In the car, Shen Qian looked at Tan Xinxin.

"What did you say to her? I was only gone to the bathroom for a moment, and she seems a bit abnormal."

"She wanted to toy with your feelings, so I stimulated her competitive spirit a bit. I saw her using her phone just now; she was probably messaging you."

What did she send? A confession? Or did she tell you to break up with me?"

"You can even guess that!?"

"It's not hard to guess. After all, she was provoked by me but remained silent afterward; she'll always find a way to make up for it in other areas.

But with her logic, rather than arguing with me, it's more practical to start with you.

Next, she'll probably use some methods to pursue you, and then you'll have a Campus Belle Girlfriend."

Shen Qian shook his head with a smile.

"Dating a Campus Belle isn't easy. It's still more comfortable being with you."

[Your Girlfriend is helping you pursue other girls, and you hypocritically refuse. This behavior meets the criteria for a scumbag. Rewards are being issued...]

This trip so far could be described as a bountiful harvest.

Xia Mengling and Guo Shuangcai might both take the initiative to find him later. He just needed to play his different roles well.

There was still time left in the holiday, and it couldn't be wasted.

After arriving at the school, Tan Xinxin and Shen Qian shared a sweet moment in the car before parting ways.

"I'm back from my trip. Where are you?"

The recipient of Shen Qian's message was none other than Xin Yao.

At this moment, in a restaurant in Shanghai, Xin Yao and her roommate were in the restroom touching up their makeup.

Originally, Xin Yao had no heart for going out to play, but Wu Gao had pleaded with her. Plus, her roommate hadn't gone home for the holiday, so they decided to hang out together.

When Xin Yao said she was out of money, Wu Gao said he had some. It turned out this boy had already found a tutoring job near the school at the start of the semester and earned over 1,000 in a month, all just to go out with Xin Yao during National Day.

"Brother, your little childhood sweetheart is pretty, but she's a bit too ruthless, isn't she?

This one meal cost over 600! There's only four of us in total!"

While the two girls went to the restroom to touch up their makeup, the boy beside Wu Gao couldn't help but mutter.

"It's only 600 yuan. Averaged out between the four of us, that's 150 each. You can't even afford 150?

Besides, we're in the pursuit phase right now. Consumption in Shanghai is high; 600 yuan isn't considered expensive."

"Old Wu, is this reliable? Are you sure your little childhood sweetheart will actually be with you?

I see she's quite good-looking. This is Shanghai; rich young masters are everywhere. Can you guarantee she doesn't have a Second-generation rich pursuing her at school?"

Wu Gao's face turned slightly gloomy. For some reason, a person suddenly appeared in his mind. Just the memory of that figure made him feel irritable.

He hadn't dared to ask if Xin Yao had actually slept with that guy that night, because he feared that once he asked, his image in Xin Yao's eyes would collapse.

"Of course, of course we'll be together. We grew up together, went to middle school together, went to high school together, and now we're in the same city for university.

I am the only person she can rely on in this city. Moreover, I don't believe she can't see my feelings. I've only liked her for so many years."

"Alright, alright, stop rambling. I've got calluses on my ears from hearing this love story.

But we're in the same dorm, so don't blame me for not warning you. Pursuing a girl is one thing, but don't get too obsessed, or you'll have to face the consequences."

"What do you know? How can you pursue a girl without making sacrifices? This is just the beginning. For Xin Yao, I'm going to stay in Shanghai later, buy a house here, and start a family here."

"Fine, fine, stop talking. The girls are here. It's a deal then—I'll help you out, and you'll do my homework for me later."

"No problem."

After Xin Yao sat down, she still looked disinterested. They hadn't seen each other for over a month, yet Wu Gao was still dressed the same way. He didn't even know how to tidy his hair or change into nicer clothes when coming out with girls. The guy next to him was a bit better, but not by much.

The two girls had already complained about it in the restroom just now.

The environment of this restaurant was good, and the food was tasty, but the person treating them was a bit embarrassing. If they had known it would be like this, they would have rather stayed in the dorm than come out.

Xin Yao glanced at her phone. She hadn't noticed when it rang earlier, but now that she looked, she was stunned. Shen Qian had actually taken the initiative to message her.

"This bastard! He went out to play with other women for a few days and only thought of me when he got back!"

While Xin Yao felt resentment in her heart, her hands weren't idle. She picked out a photo of the delicious food she'd just taken and sent it to him.

"Out eating with my roommate. You just got back? Have you eaten?"

"Not yet. I originally wanted to go out to eat with you, but since you're out, I'll just grab something at the cafeteria."

Shen Qian looked at the photo. There was only food in it. But if she were really just out eating with her roommate, what would be the harm in openly showing the roommate's plate across from her?

"It's probably Wu Gao." Shen Qian thought of that poor fellow. It wasn't easy for him to ask a girl out for a meal; he'd better not ruin it for now.

"Don't just 'grab something'; you need to eat well. We don't really like the food at this place. We're coming back right away, let's eat together, okay?"

Shen Qian sighed helplessly.

"simp brother, I'm sorry. Although you're very pitiful, I can't just ignore these scumbag points delivered to my door."