75: This is how a scumbag is behaved.
"Break up then! I don't give a damn, you're just a rotten—"
Slap!
Shen Qian slapped the man across the face, cutting off the rest of his sentence.
"Just because someone doesn't like you, or because they didn't follow the path you planned, you resort to such verbal abuse? You're truly pathetic."
Brother, you should take him away. He hasn't even been drinking, yet he's acting like a belligerent drunk!"
"Damn you, you dared to hit me!"
"Enough, Old Wu, stop it!"
The man called Old Zhao quickly intervened. He was sturdier than Wu Gao and began dragging him away.
"This isn't over! He hit me! He hit me!! I'm going to make him pay, I'll sue him for everything he's worth!"
"You tried to strike first and then started hurling insults. I only gave you a slap to help you cool down. If you want to try and extort me, go ahead. I'll play along however you like."
"Let's go, let's go!!!" Old Zhao apologized while pulling Wu Gao away. He was genuinely anxious; they both came from ordinary families, and Wu Gao was clearly in the wrong. If Wu Gao really tried to pull a scam, Zhao might get dragged into the mess too.
Wu Gao continued to struggle, but his strength was no match for Old Zhao's. The two gradually disappeared into the distance.
"That's just unreasonable. How can someone be like that!"
Jiang Yun grumbled, taking Liu Xinyao's hand.
"He's always been like this. It's just that most of the time, he's wearing a mask." After saying this, the girl looked toward Shen Qian.
"I'm sorry, Shen Qian. You had to see that joke, and I even involved you in the fight."
"It's nothing. Let's go eat. Maybe some good food will help you forget these unpleasant things."
After this incident, the two girls' favorability toward Shen Qian skyrocketed. As for the 'scumbag' label Wu Gao had thrown out, both of them ignored it. Liu Xinyao knew Shen Qian was a scumbag; even Shen Qian himself didn't hide it.
As for Jiang Yun, she felt the 'scumbag' talk was just Wu Gao's jealousy toward an exceptional man. Besides, for someone of Shen Qian's god-tier level, it would be weirder if he wasn't a bit of a scumbag.
She actually wouldn't mind being played by Shen Qian, but he might not even be interested in her.
[Successfully attracted a 4-point girl. Behavior matches scumbag standards. Rewards are being issued...]
Walking down the street, Shen Qian heard the system's voice and knew that Jiang Yun had likely developed feelings. After Wu Gao's scene, it was time to farm some scumbag points.
The moment the three stepped into the hotel, Shen Qian heard the system notification again.
After sitting down, Liu Xinyao and Jiang Yun looked around nervously. What was a mundane meal for the current Shen Qian was somewhat intimidating for them.
In particular, the clothes and accessories of the people around them exuded an air of nobility.
"Don't be nervous. It's just a meal. They're no different from us."
Shen Qian meant this sincerely. Saying such things when you have no money is just posturing, but once you have wealth, you realize that food is just food. The only difference is whether it tastes good or bad. As long as it's edible, the flavor doesn't change based on the restaurant's decor or the people eating it.
Humans can't really change anything; the only thing they can change is the hearts of others.
They were at a French restaurant. Shen Qian ordered a few items and handed the menu to the two girls. He was very relaxed, which made them feel comfortable.
Just as Liu Xinyao had said, Shen Qian was extremely easy to get along with. He could carry a conversation on almost any topic and was witty and humorous.
The three chatted as they ate, losing track of time. By the time they walked out of the restaurant, it was completely dark.
The night sky reminded Liu Xinyao of that other evening—that incredibly romantic night.
"Well, you two should head back first today."
"Ah? Shen Qian, aren't you coming back?"
Shen Qian shook his head.
"I've been traveling for several days. I'll stay out tonight so I can get some proper rest."
As Shen Qian spoke, he looked Liu Xinyao in the eye without any pretense. The connection between people is mysterious; sometimes words aren't needed, a single look is enough.
That night, Shen Qian booked a hotel and led the girl into the room. It was still the J Hotel in the center, though a different floor, a different view, and a different time.
The mindsets of the two were also different.
Shen Qian didn't care how Liu Xinyao had managed to send Jiang Yun back alone, nor did he care if Wu Gao would be too miserable to sleep tonight. He only cared that tonight would be another harvest of scumbag points.
When their deep kiss ended, the girl's eyes were misty and filled with a hint of charm.
"Shen Qian, be gentle."
"Heh, I think not."
[Achievement Unlocked: Plundering the Childhood Friend]
[Achievement Unlocked: Violent Driving]
[Achievement Unlocked: Deep into the Heart]
[Achievement Unlocked: Excessive Stimulation]
[Achievement Unlocked: High-Altitude Overlook]
[scumbag behavior recorded]
[Points have reached one hundred. A ten-pull draw is available]
...Following a series of system notifications, Shen Qian was finally satisfied. Beside him, the girl had long since fallen into a deep sleep.
But this wasn't enough.
He dressed and left the room, entering another one shortly after.
"My little heartbreaker, while you were out playing these last few days, your senior sister missed you very much."
It was Qin Lan. Since Shen Qian wanted to farm points, he naturally wouldn't bet everything on Liu Xinyao alone. Qin Lan wasn't Liu Xinyao; she required less effort. Once the hotel room was booked, this woman had been waiting here early.
"Did you really? Well, I didn't miss you. One of the girls on the trip was named Guo Shuangcai, and she was outrageously beautiful."
[Successfully provoked the emotions of a 6-point girl. Behavior matches scumbag standards. Rewards are being issued...]
[Praising another girl in front of a girl. Behavior matches scumbag standards. Rewards are being issued...]
"Oh? You met Guo Shuangcai?"
"You know her?"
"Of course. She's a celebrity in our major. Along with Xie Wan, Tao Yan, and Feng Qinmian, they're known as the four golden flowers."
Even though Shen Qian praised another woman in front of her, Qin Lan wasn't angry at all. Instead, she wrapped her arms around Shen Qian's waist.
"Little brother, that woman is quite hard to chase. These past few days, you could only look but not touch. It must have been torturous, right?"
[Achievement Unlocked: Dividing One's Attention]
[Achievement Unlocked: Right Next Door]
[Achievement Unlocked: The Scumbag Has No Heart]
[Achievement Unlocked: Thinking with the Wrong Head]
Hearing the final achievement, Shen Qian secretly grumbled.
"What nonsense. I just want to get points and achievements. How am I Thinking with the Wrong Head?"
However, this Qin Lan was a senior sister after all. Compared to her, the inexperienced Liu Xinyao's skills were far lacking.
It was just that... Shen Qian slightly rubbed his lower back. To be a scumbag, it seemed that looks and money weren't enough. One also needed to enhance certain necessary areas. If he pulled another enhancement card, Shen Qian felt it was very necessary to strengthen certain bodily functions, otherwise, he might not be able to hold up.
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