[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation":3,"chapter-rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-chapter-1356":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},549985,797,"Chapter 1356 - 755: Schemes Unfold (Part 2)","rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-chapter-1356",1356,"\u003Cp>\"Hey handsome, what are you up to?\" The older woman wrapped her arms around Cao Kun’s neck, leaned in, and exhaled; it was the most primitive scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, Cao Kun rejected the older woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, during morning self-study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Zhe, the designated messenger from Class 8, delivered a package to Qi Tianheng of Class 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xiaofeng was puzzled, \"Brother Tian, why is he giving you something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Tianheng opened the outer packaging; the first thing he saw was a card with writing: \"Brother Tian, I’m Lu Qiqi from Class 8, thank you for sending me a red envelope yesterday...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Qi Tianheng was surprised, but continued to unwrap the package.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He discovered it was a palm-sized glass bottle filled with colorful paper cranes, and among the cranes, there was a gold ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took it out and upon inspection, it was indeed a pure gold ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Tianheng was initially stunned; the price of gold was clear, and without thinking, he could easily calculate that the ring, weighing several grams, was far more valuable than the 500 yuan he sent as a red envelope yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The return gift exceeded his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was Young Master Qi, always spending extravagantly, and never expected to receive such a generous return gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment of surprise, the corners of Qi Tianheng’s mouth slowly curved into a wicked smile, \"This just got more interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Tianheng called out, \"Xiaofeng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Tian, yes, yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Tianheng said offhandedly, \"Go to my house after school at noon, and pick an LV bag.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, Cao Kun was sad, but today, he was full of vigor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he looked at Meng Ziyun, his gaze was much more confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Cao Kun even bought some snacks to share with the classmates sitting behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Kunnan immediately judged, \"Ah Kun, you’ve changed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Kun seemed like a new person; he smiled and said, \"Yesterday, I tried to drown my sorrows in alcohol and unexpectedly met the older woman; we drank a lot together, and she confessed her feelings to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Chuandao exclaimed, \"Wow, you guys moved fast, just playing around?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Kun laughed, \"That’s what I initially thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened later?\" Everyone was curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Kun recalled last night’s experience; he remembered the dim lighting and how dazzling the older woman looked, like a blooming rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, \"We drank a lot and shared many personal stories; she told me about her breakup.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later, she got drunk and leaned on me.\" Cao Kun continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Chuandao and Duan Shigang looked expectantly, \"And then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Kun: \"Later, I called a cab to go home, and stopped by her place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Chuandao rubbed his hands, \"And then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Kun: \"She asked me to spend the night at her place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Shigang patted Cao Kun on the shoulder enviously, \"Lucky you! Enjoy it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Kun shook his head, denying, \"I didn’t go inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Chuandao clapped his hands, frustrated, \"What kind of man are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Yu and Meng Gui expressed their regret as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Cao Kun didn’t feel regretful; he said, \"After I refused, I found out that she wasn’t actually drunk; she was testing my character, and now, she has a good impression of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing up this point, Cao Kun felt a sense of pride for his moral standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pure Love Party’s Guo Kunnan was jealous, \"Damn, I’ll kill you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Chuandao was equally envious, \"Not a one-night stand, it’s a girlfriend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Jun: \"That’s great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Wang Longlong suddenly said, \"Isn’t it possible you’re the only one who refused? Maybe others did go inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wen was gossiping about others with Jiang Yanan again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuxia wanted to listen but couldn’t hear, feeling helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These freshman girls are really wild, Photoshop their pictures until they’re unreal!\" Yu Wen said sarcastically, \"What’s the use of looking good in a photo? Even if Lu Qiqi’s photos look nice, she still looks the same in reality?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yanan said, \"Qiqi is doing it to make friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wen became even more energized, \"Exactly, those freshman girls edit their photos to make friends; they’re so young, always wanting to socialize. Can they be serious students?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my opinion, for a girl, what’s inside is more important than what’s outside.\" Yu Wen said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yanan: \"Uh-huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wen switched the topic: \"How do you think I compare to them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yanan: \"It’s hard to compare, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wen: \"I can list some strengths: 1. I can lift water jugs, 2. I play ping-pong, 3. I’m great at debating, 4. I’m not vain, 5. I’m devoted...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She listed a bunch of strengths, and in the end, even brought up her glory days as a class representative in middle school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she talked, the longer her list of achievements grew, and the more confident and louder she became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wen finally asked: \"Do you think I am, compared to her, a complete winner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yanan was puzzled, \"It’s hard to compare, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wen thought for a moment and listed a target: \"How about compared to Yun Tingting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a good friend, Jiang Yanan found it hard to judge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yanan: \"You win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about compared to the class president?\" Yu Wen kept asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yanan said three words: \"The president is handsome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Yuantong and Chen Siyu ran into the room from outside, each holding a skewer of candied hawthorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Yuantong shouted: \"Jiang Ning, I bought this for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Siyu: \"Yuxia, I got this for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wen lacked self-awareness, but then again, most high school students in the world aren’t self-aware, so it wasn’t really a flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wen: \"So, I could be a match for the class president, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yanan: \"...Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wen laughed: \"Haha, when the president comes, I’ll have a chat with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she perked up and said: \"As long as I continue to be good to him, he’ll understand my feelings one day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuxia lightly nibbled on the candied hawthorn, covered in a layer of sugar, it was very sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Siyu was biting into her candied hawthorn, and despite being a bit daft, she loved thinking about life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Siyu was inspired by the candied hawthorn: \"Have you ever thought that life is like candied hawthorn, sweet on the outside, a bit sour and astringent inside, and leaves some residue when you chew it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuxia: \"Uh-huh, it is like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Siyu: \"So some people just like to keep licking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Yuantong and Jiang Ning skipped the cafeteria food; she decided to go home, as her mom was cooking today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Xue Yuantong told Jiang Ning: \"My mom didn’t take a break this week, but I’m awesome, the moment I spoke up, she immediately took a break to serve me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning didn’t look back, he was gazing at the southern fields where construction was underway, and said: \"Awesome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Yuantong: \"Hmph, that’s right, what I say at home goes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Jiang Ning didn’t see her getting disciplined by Aunt Gu every day, he might have really believed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they got home, her mom was there, and the dishes were ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next door, the lonely Chuchu was also invited to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meal was abundant: braised yellow catfish, spicy stir-fried frogs, cumin squid, dry pot cauliflower, fried yogurt...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the meal, Aunt Gu served her daughter: \"Didn’t you say you wanted frog? Why aren’t you eating it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spicy stir-fried frog was perfect with rice, tender meat, great texture, nourishing and anti-aging, perfect for women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the usually gluttonous Xue Yuantong wasn’t eating much today, she blinked and said: \"Mom, you eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Gu said: \"Who asked for the frog? I specifically reminded them to save a good one for me, why aren’t you eating?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Yuantong slyly smiled: \"I asked you to make it, but I didn’t say I would eat it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning and Chuchu quietly made room, giving Aunt Gu space to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Gu: \"If you’re not eating, why did you ask me to make it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a family conflict about to erupt, Xue Yuantong blinked again and said: \"Mom, did you forget? You said you liked frog before, but it’s a pity it’s too expensive. Lately, I’ve been having a feast at school every day and suddenly thought how you’ve been too busy with work lately, so I figured you’d buy some frog to reward yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Gu was suddenly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Yuantong was pleased, glanced at Jiang Ning and Chuchu, her eyes saying: ’This is what being the master of the house means.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, Aunt Gu twisted her little ear: \"Stop worrying, Mom has big meals at the company every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1475,"2026-05-30T14:40:23.939Z","2026-06-01T04:31:29.709Z",1,"novelbin.me","de83166cf717764b904d69eda561f4adfc3cd841b605ecd0a6a47279794d89ed","rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-chapter-1357","rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-chapter-1355",1809,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-cover.jpg"]