115. We Can Just Hold Hands, Can't We?

Song Shuhang first ordered the restaurant's signature fish head and beef soup, and then ordered more than ten other miscellaneous dishes. He would wait for his roommates to come and order the rest.

The fish head restaurant's prices are quite reasonable... Besides, he recently earned some gold coins after defeating a mini-boss, so he can afford to treat himself to this.

The room was a bit stuffy; the air conditioning had been on for too long, making it somewhat dry.

With a thought, Song Shuhang channeled his spiritual power to slightly release the chilling aura of the 'Soul-Sealing Ice Pearl,' making the room temperature more comfortable.

Fifteen minutes later, Gao Moumou young girlfriend and his tagalong Zhuge Zhongyang, arrived at the private room.

"Shuhang, you don't mind bringing a few more people, do you?" Gao Moumou pushed up his glasses and said, "Even if you do mind, it won't make a difference."

"You've already said everything, how am I supposed to respond?" Song Shuhang said with a smile.

"No... actually, I wanted you to mind. That way, I'd have an excuse to get rid of this huge, troublesome person next to me." Gao Moumou pointed at Zhuge Zhongyang without any mercy.

This is a huge, really troublesome situation. He and his girlfriend finally get some time together, and this guy comes along and becomes a third wheel.

Zhuge Zhongyang shook his head. "Gao Moumou, you're being arrogant again. How could someone as handsome as me be a big trouble?"

Gao Moumou's face twitched. Ignoring the narcissist, he changed the subject, saying, "Also, Shuhang, your brothers have already made plans with Lu Fei for you."

"Huh?" Song Shuhang was taken aback.

Tubo patted Song Shuhang on the shoulder. "No need to thank us, this is all we can do for you. Good luck!"

"..." Song Shuhang chuckled dryly, "Should I thank you guys?"

Li Yangde patted Song Shuhang on the shoulder and said, "Don't be shy. Just treat us to a meal of Ten-Fragrance Fish Head after you succeed."

Just then, someone knocked on the door of the private room.

"Please come in," Gao Moumou called out immediately, winking at Shuhang.

The door to the private room opened, and a girl with a rosy face and Tyrant figure stood in the doorway, smiling shyly at everyone. It was none other than Lu Fei.

She wore Black White striped T-shirt and denim shorts that revealed her long, slender legs. Her long hair was tied in a ponytail and hung over her left shoulder, making her look youthful and beautiful.

"Hi everyone, looks like I'm the last one here." She waved to everyone.

Tubo glanced outside and realized that the girl had come alone. That's quite bold... or does she trust Song Shuhang a lot?

"We just arrived, everyone just arrived too. Come, come, sit down and wait for the food." Gao Moumou warmly greeted Lu Fei and arranged for her to sit next to Song Shuhang.

"Good evening, Shuhang." Lu Fei tried her best to keep smiling as she approached Song Shuhang. Sure enough, she could immediately feel that cool sensation.

"Good evening," Song Shuhang with a gentle smile.

He sighed inwardly, appreciating his roommates' kindness. Unfortunately, he hadn't had time for a girlfriend lately. Cultivation was his priority; girlfriends were just empty shells for now.

"Come on, let's toast to Shuhang winning the 5,000-meter championship." Tubo raised his glass and winked at Gao Moumou and Yangde.

Last time, the three of them drank against one, and Song Shuhang managed to get them all drunk by himself. Today, they're going to have a car chase to get revenge.

Cheers and laughter filled the air.

With the deliberate guidance of her three roommates, Lu Fei quickly integrated into Song Shuhang's circle of friends.

After a few rounds of drinks, Lu Fei quietly clenched her small hand, a plan forming in her mind.

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After finishing their meal, Song Shuhang called the waiter to settle the bill.

"A-Hang, I have something to do tonight, so I'll head back to my rented room first. I won't be going back to the dorm." Li Yangde stood up and winked at his companion beside him.

Tubo stood up and replied, "Let's go together! I have something to do tonight, so I'll stay at Yangde's place for the night!"

"I'm going with my girlfriend. I'm taking Zhuge Zhongyang with me." Gao Moumou pushed up his glasses. "A-Hang, since you're going back to the dorm alone, why don't you give Lu Fei a ride? It's dangerous for a girl to walk alone on the street at night."

Before Song Shuhang reply, the group quickly disappeared, arms around each other's shoulders.

Song Shuhang smiled and shook his head, then said to Lu Fei, "Lu Fei, let's go."

"Hmm." Perhaps because she had drunk a little alcohol, Lu Fei's face was a little red.

Leaving the bustling Ten-Fragrance Fish Head, the two walked side by side on the sidewalk.

"Shuhang, do you have a girlfriend?" Lu Fei suddenly asked, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible; if Song Shuhang hadn't improved his hearing, he wouldn't have heard her.

"Not yet," Song Shuhang answered honestly.

Lu Fei chuckled, revealing two dimples, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After walking for a while, Lu Fei mustered up her courage and said, "Shuhang, how about... we try dating?"

Song Shuhang paused, looking at Lu Fei with some surprise.

For the first time in his life, he wasn't friend-zoned, but rather confessed to? If Mom Song knew, the whole family would surely be celebrating, right?

After a moment of stunned silence, Song Shuhang asked a silly question, "Do you like me?"

"Mmm!" Lu Fei nodded vigorously—she loved it, especially in the summer. Song Shuhang was like a human-shaped cooling machine; anyone who used it knew how amazing it was!

Song Shuhang was stunned for a long time.

Then he scratched his head. "Thank you... but recently, for many reasons, I have no plans to be in a relationship. It's not your fault, it's really just some personal reasons of mine!"

After all, he would be spending all his free time cultivating from now on, and he would be cultivating for more than six hours every day... He really couldn't find the time for something as time-consuming as having a girlfriend.

He's a novice when it comes to relationships, but he knows that these things can't be dragged out; you have to cut ties when necessary.

"Huh?" Lu Fei's expression was blank, as if she didn't know how to continue the conversation.

The script I was joking about with my roommates was completely wrong! All that talk about a woman pursuing a man is so easy, it's totally unreliable!

Then, on a whim, she asked, "It's okay if we don't date, but can we hold hands sometimes?"

"Huh?" This time it was Song Shuhang's turn to be dumbfounded, not knowing how to answer.

After a long pause, he cautiously replied, "Holding hands shouldn't be a problem."

"Alright!" Lu Fei said cheerfully, showing no sign of heartbreak—her goal had been achieved; all she really wanted was to hold Song Shuhang's hand every day.

They can go to class together, leave class together, and go back to the dorm together—that's enough for them. Without Song Shuhang, she at least has air conditioning, which isn't as comfortable as it is with Song Shuhang, but it's usable. Anyway, she spends most of her time in her room.

"Let's go back then!" Lu Fei happily grasped Song Shuhang's big hand, like a girl who had just received a toy and was very satisfied, her steps becoming cheerful.

After escorting Lu Fei back to her dormitory, Song Shuhang returned to his own dormitory.

I habitually turn on my computer and refresh the information in the Nine Provinces Number One Group.

The preceding content mainly consisted of the Medicine Master examining the bodies of the two fellow Daoists and their disciples who had entered the Mysterious Island, and analyzing the data and results. However, the specific cause of their amnesia remained undetermined.

At this moment, a group member who hadn't shown up for a while popped up.

It's Su Clan’s Seven, a well-known battle maniac in the group.

"A-Qi, why haven't you been online these past two days? How's Sixteen's injury?" Northern River's Loose Cultivator immediately asked.

Northern River's Loose Cultivator was banned from posting for a day yesterday, but I didn't expect him to be released early today?

Su Clan’s Seven sighed deeply, "Sixteen... has run away from home."