[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h":3,"chapter-reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-12":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Reborn in 2000: Starting from Pursuing the Pure High School Beauty Desk Mate",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1239277,1666,"Chapter 12 : Why Don_t I Give It a Try_","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-12",12,"\u003Cp>Chapter 12: Why Don't I Give It a Try?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu's pretty face turned red instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you talking about? Do you believe I'll go back and report to Uncle Zhou tonight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, no, just kidding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man smiled and proactively stretched out his hand towards Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhou Honghai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Fan, I'm Su Ruochu's classmate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, you've got some skills. This girl rarely walks home with boys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhou Honghai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu glared at him angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, okay, no more nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man put away his smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you two here to play on the computers? Feel free to find a seat anywhere. Remember to wear the shoe covers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's on me today, no charge for you two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, he bent down and took out two pairs of blue shoe covers from a drawer nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing these familiar items, Chen Fan couldn't help but feel amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the day, the first time he took a computer class in school, the teacher required every student to wear shoe covers before entering the computer room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this day, Chen Fan still doesn't understand what was so precious about those old, worn-out computers that needed such careful protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead and play.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a casual invite to the two of them, Zhou Honghai turned to another customer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry. Your computer seems to have a hardware issue. I can't fix it. I suggest you go to the service center.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The customer was a young, stylishly dressed woman in a white dress with long hair hanging over her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Zhou Honghai's words, the woman frowned, seeming a bit frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there no other way?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Honghai smiled bitterly, \"Sorry. I'm not good at repairing computers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman frowned and asked, \"Are there any other computer repair shops nearby?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Honghai shook his head, \"As far as I know, there aren't any.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a small place, and computers are still a rare thing. Many people probably haven't even seen a laptop before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the woman was dejected, Zhou Honghai added another sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And your computer is too expensive. Most people wouldn't dare to disassemble and repair it casually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's better to go to the official service center.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman seemed frustrated, \"Then I'll have to go back to Yunhai to get it repaired, but I need it urgently now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Honghai shrugged, indicating that he couldn't help her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Hong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu called out softly from the side, and Zhou Honghai smiled at the woman before turning to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman sighed, somewhat reluctantly raised her slender fingers, and pressed the power button a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen still showed no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the woman had to accept reality and was about to close the laptop and leave when a voice came from behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't I give it a try?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman was taken aback and turned her head to find Chen Fan standing behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and explained, \"If a computer can't start up, it's usually one of a few common issues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Either it's a hardware problem, like the memory module not being properly inserted or the CPU overheating, or if that's not it, then it's likely a system error, in which case we can try reinstalling the system.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman stared at Chen Fan curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since Chen Fan was still wearing a blue and white school uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... are a student?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled without answering and instead said, \"You can try checking it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman hurriedly called out to stop Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know how to fix computers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan nodded, \"I know a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure you can fix mine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled, \"There's no such thing as 100% certainty in this world. Besides, I haven't even looked at your computer yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman hesitated, seeming to be in doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this, could you please take a look for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Fan remain unmoved, the woman added, \"Don't worry, I'll be grateful whether you can fix it or not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving this assurance, Chen Fan finally stepped forward and carefully examined the laptop in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just one glance and Chen Fan's eyes lit up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was actually an IBM A-series high-end model: ThinkPad A20p.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was truly a high-end product.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the country, you might not be able to buy one even if you wanted to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in this era, even among laptops, this computer was outrageously expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The average price for a laptop in this era was between 15,000 and 25,000 yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the official suggested retail price for the laptop in front of Chen Fan was 46,000 yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it into perspective, a commercial housing unit in the small city where Chen Fan was located cost less than 100,000 yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An absolute luxury item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan couldn't help but glance at the beautiful woman in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He murmured to himself, \"A little rich lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first tried pressing the power button, but as expected, there was no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he reached for a screwdriver from the toolbox nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Chen Fan was about to start, he seemed to remember something and looked up at the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her nod, Chen Fan began disassembling the laptop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carefully removing a few screws and opening the protective cover, Chen Fan couldn't help but click his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's pretty dusty. How long has it been since you last cleaned it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful woman's pretty face turned slightly red, a bit embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... don't know how to clean it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, she hadn't cleaned the dust since she bought it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan didn't seem to notice the woman's awkwardness. He lowered his head, inspecting and muttering to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me clean the dust for you first, then check the memory module and motherboard to find the cause...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Fan's skilled disassembling actions, the woman had already confirmed that Chen Fan was no amateur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Automatically ignoring Chen Fan's student status, she said expectantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about checking it, you don't need to ask me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although in this era, this computer was truly a luxury item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from Chen Fan's perspective from the future, the computer in front of him was just a toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the ultra-thin laptops of the future, this thing was thick like a small suitcase, very bulky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>128MB SDRAM memory, 20GB hard drive, built-in 1.44MB floppy drive, and DVD drive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this configuration, any random computer from the future could easily outperform it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in this era, it was undoubtedly the king.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan had no intention of treating it with \"tenderness and care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands moved swiftly, removing the memory module and wiping it down, then disassembling the fan and CPU, his movements smooth and fluid, quite a sight to behold...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the lounge, Zhou Honghai scratched his head with some difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not that I can't let your classmate learn computers here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... aren't you two about to take the college entrance exam soon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And my tuition fees aren't cheap, you know...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu pouted, \"Can't you give him a discount?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Looks like you really care about him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yet you say he's not your boyfriend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu glared, \"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll tell Uncle Zhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, okay, I surrender.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Honghai smiled bitterly, \"For your sake, I'll give him a 30% discount... That's the biggest discount, alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only then that Su Ruochu nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's more like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll go ask him if he agrees...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them came out of the lounge, just in time to see Chen Fan fiddling with the female customer's laptop at the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing this scene, Zhou Honghai was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop it right now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he rushed over quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew the price of this computer, and if this kid broke it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the boss, he would be implicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Honghai was truly terrified as he rushed over in just a few strides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who told you to touch it? You... um...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish scolding, he saw Chen Fan press the laptop's power button.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar startup screen lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Honghai was instantly dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu also looked at the scene with astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan straightened up, dusted off his hands, and turned to smile at the woman beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fixed. You can check it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1415,"2026-06-05T15:06:40.425Z",1,"novelbin.me","8f0036bcf307d6ae6317edca637ed1f47be9d2232d0af1d24d06b0f3a38698c9","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-13","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-11",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]