[{"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-923":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},549502,797,"Chapter 923 - 536: An Excuse (Part 2)","rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-chapter-923",923,"\u003Cp>Xue Chuchu noticed, and her eyes became reserved again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she saw Jiang Ning’s hand curve around and pass that piece of rabbit meat to Tongtong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Chuchu: ’...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Tongtong has so much meat, isn’t she afraid of choking?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Yuantong: \"Hehe, Jiang Ning, you’re so nice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Chuchu saw the joy between her good friend’s brows and, unusually, felt a tinge of envy. If she... never mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought, Jiang Ning actually pulled off another piece of rabbit meat and offered it to her: \"It’s grilled pretty well, have a taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Chuchu was startled, and she looked at Jiang Ning’s face, as warm as ever, like the warm sun in spring, and like the cool breeze in summer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze shifted down, seeing Jiang Ning’s slender, well-defined fingers, she inexplicably thought of the scene yesterday when he stared at the empty computer desktop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After going back yesterday, Xue Chuchu learned more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning intentionally said: \"Didn’t use this hand, don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect of this sentence was like a strong drug, and immediately, Xue Chuchu’s face flushed ’teng’, like the flames flickering in the nearby barbecue grill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Yuantong drank a sip of sugarcane juice, shaking his head: \"Chuchu, what happened to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning: \"She’s hot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yang Fei arrived, he saw the picture of time standing still and the peaceful trio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Fei looked at Xue Chuchu’s slender figure and her smooth, coolly beautiful profile, and couldn’t help recalling their student days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, his daily concerns were still white clouds in the sky, games in internet cafes, and the notable figures in the class next door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Fei was momentarily in a daze, then came back to reality, once again bearing the pressures of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was really a bit envious of Jiang Ning, Yang Fei spoke in a gentle tone: \"Jiang Ning, do you still have those mushrooms you gave before, I want to borrow some, the customers said they’re delicious, and whatever the mushrooms end up costing, I’ll pay you in full!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning pointed to the basket next to him: \"Only three sticks left, not enough for your guests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Fei sighed, they only had three sticks left, he couldn’t just take them all, could he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning tore off a piece of rabbit meat and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without thinking, Yang Fei accepted it, the closer he got, the stronger the smell of grilled meat became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who wants the mushrooms?\" Jiang Ning knowingly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Fei had just finished eating the rabbit meat, feeling amazed inside, how truly fragrant it was!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He replied, \"A few young guys, probably students.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning said: \"They’re from the same school as me, I even know two of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this, the mushrooms are gone, but I have some stewed mushroom soup here, we can’t finish it, tell them if they want some, come get it themselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Fei left satisfied with this answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Yuantong mumbled with cheeks full: \"Wang Yong from our class, and Lin Xiaopang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zida always says she’s Jiang Ning’s little follower, so she doesn’t call him by name, just by his nickname.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance of the rural tourism spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, we have to get it ourselves?\" Li Shi was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she coldly said: \"He sure has a lot of nerve!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Lin Zida, who was cleaning up the dishes, puzzled: \"What are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zida held a rice bowl in his left hand, a spoon in his right, and said boldly: \"Grabbing a meal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Jiang Ning extended the invitation, he had to support it, the aroma was so tempting, what was there to hesitate about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shi held her breath, if it were Wang Yong going, she’d definitely scold him on the spot and stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was Lin Zida!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone on par with her, maybe even on a higher level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zida finished tidying up and asked: \"Jianhui, Yongzi, are you going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Jianhui, unaware of the mushrooms’ delicacy, was indifferent: \"I won’t go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t about to freeload either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yong: \"I’ll stay behind with Brother Hui.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about you, Shishi, Brother Ning did directly invite us.\" Lin Zida said, winking exaggeratedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shi wanted to refuse, but a voice inside her screamed: ’Go on, hurry up and go!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If eating sweets would make girls feel overjoyed, then the happiness mushrooms brought was at least ten times that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shi, being a girl and seeing Lin Zida go ahead, eventually couldn’t resist the temptation and thought up an excuse:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That mushroom from earlier seemed a bit special, I’m going to check it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving that sentence behind, she tidied up and set off with Lin Zida.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey was short, and soon the two arrived at the entrance of the Xue Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zida greeted, \"Jiang Ning, I’m here to scrounge some food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning pointed at the soup pot, \"There’s mushroom wild chicken soup inside, help yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zida didn’t hold back, directly served himself a bowl, and gulped it down, the natural freshness washed away all the greasy feeling from the lamb skewers earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So good!\" he praised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zida was so focused on drinking the soup, he completely forgot about Li Shi who came along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Zida’s reaction, Li Shi couldn’t hold back anymore, she raised her chin, looked down loftily like a swan, her eyes reflecting superiority:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just had some grilled mushrooms that seemed like the ones I had before, but I’m not sure, so I’ll try them again, just to verify.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even laid out a reason, implying she had a purpose for coming to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, she waited calmly for Jiang Ning to respond, while thinking to herself, ’Haha, don’t think I’m just here for food.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Jiang Ning added, \"You really planned this out...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shi’s smug expression immediately froze, and Jiang Ning’s leisurely gaze swept over her as if seeing right through her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So her little scheme was completely...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shi felt a jolt inside, like being struck by electricity, biting her lip, she stood awkwardly in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, she was extremely embarrassed, with tiny beads of sweat forming on her smooth, delicate forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning laughed, ’Sweating profusely?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shi walked away awkwardly, carrying a bowl of soup and a piece of grilled rabbit meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being teased, that innate pride of hers collapsed, she simply gave up, since her dignity was already gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eating another piece of meat isn’t too much, right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Yuantong covered her mouth: \"Heeheehee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Chuchu said, \"Tongtong, you laugh like a villain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, she couldn’t help but smile too. The contrast between the proud girl who came and the one who left was too funny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Jiang Ning’s side, there was roasted meat, fruit, and endless joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the class group chat, a competition began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Jiang Ning posted his dinner, under the encouragement of the former class president Huang Zhongfei, classmates from class 8 started sharing their dinners as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zi Yun posted her exquisite Western meal, but it was immediately outshone by Lu Qiqi’s internet-sourced picture of a Japanese feast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zi Yun felt frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used to be a fashion and trend icon in class 5, didn’t expect to meet a rival today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zi Yun posted on her Moments: \"Is Japanese food really that good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Kun, who had been pursuing Meng Zi Yun for more than half a year and had invested countless sunk costs, immediately started a private chat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone was busy posting dinner photos, only Pang Jiao was unique, she posted a basket of corn, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh dear, I only ate 15 cobs of corn to lose weight today, wonder how many pounds I’ll lose tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan Yan quickly supported her good friend: \"Corn is high in dietary fiber and easy to digest, with caloric and fat content almost negligible, you’ll definitely lose weight by tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yifei: \"Jiaojiao, you have so much willpower, being able to resist meat and just eat corn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Shengnan: \"So envious, today’s effort will surely bring rewards tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pang Jiao: \"Thanks for the praise, sisters, I’ll eat corn again tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few girls complimented each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Shigang couldn’t take it anymore, damn, you all disgusted me at school, and now during break, you’re pulling this again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Shigang said, \"That’s not dieting, that’s corn-feeding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Chi came over to mock: \"15 cobs ground into cornmeal could feed an old sow for a day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Yu: \"@Chen Qian, analyze it, how much cornmeal does an old sow eat in a day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qian swiftly calculated in his mind, one cob is 200g to 300g, of which 46% is corn kernels...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qian already had the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, he chose to stay silent, the wise do not speak, the expert says nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>",1497,"2026-05-30T14:40:07.801Z","2026-06-01T04:31:29.709Z",1,"novelbin.me","e29b3896c258202d01e6afa7b7643d6e01c0a23b844b2327f9bc8c222d2c202e","rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-chapter-924","rebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-chapter-922",1809,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebirth-slice-of-life-cultivation-cover.jpg"]