[{"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-138":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},1239253,1666,"Chapter 138 : Who_s the Coward","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-138",138,"\u003Cp>Chapter 138: Who's the Coward\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Huang Hu came over, Su Ruochu nervously looked towards Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she knew about the grudge between Chen Fan and Huang Hu. She was worried that Chen Fan might act impulsively here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Chen Fan only sat in his original spot, with a smile on his face and didn't say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, I don't drink alcohol.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu wanted to politely decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Huang Hu didn't plan to let her off the hook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's okay, let's just have some red wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You see, many girls are drinking red wine. If you drink too much, it's not a big deal, I can send you home later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan remained expressionless, thinking that it's only because breathalyzer tests weren't very strict in this era, otherwise your driver's license would have been revoked long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu remained unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry, I really can't drink alcohol.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Hu smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't expect our class committee member to lie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember when it was close to the college entrance exam, you four often went to the small restaurant outside the school for lunch together, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys would secretly drink beer at that time, I saw it with my own eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So why don't you drink when I'm offering a toast to you now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the class committee member deliberately not giving me face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words caused a burst of laughter in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people in the class knew that Chen Fan and his three friends often had meals together at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Hu leaned closer and smiled, \"Ruochu, why don't you just take a sip? Consider it giving me some face, everyone is watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, I won't be able to get off the stage today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said this without holding back, and many classmates around him heard it, followed by another burst of laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu was suddenly in a difficult position. After hesitating for a moment, she was about to reach for the wine glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand stretched out and grabbed her wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu was startled and turned to look at Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan still had a faint smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry. She doesn't drink alcohol. You should find someone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, he turned to look at Su Ruochu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't force yourself to do something you don't like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu obediently nodded and pulled her hand back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene caused the venue to fall silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many classmates looked over in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were wondering what was going on with Chen Fan today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was he deliberately going against the class monitor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what was the relationship between Chen Fan and Su Ruochu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why were they so intimate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Huang Hu's face froze, and a hint of annoyance flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he turned his head, as if he had just noticed Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Fan, minding other people's business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't recall talking to you just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn't talking to you either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was talking to my girlfriend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, gasps of surprise erupted from the venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the classmates stared in disbelief at Chen Fan and Su Ruochu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does that mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Fan and Su Ruochu are together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is that possible? Su Ruochu is the class beauty, and Chen Fan has always been a nobody in our class, how could they be together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Fan got into a prestigious university, and it seems like he's even at the same school as Su Ruochu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn. How could the class beauty be with him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Hu's expression froze, and his gaze turned towards Su Ruochu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Huang Hu could speak, Su Ruochu nodded in confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Chen Fan is my boyfriend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the class beauty admit it herself, another commotion erupted at the venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many male students looked at Chen Fan with envious, jealous, and hateful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in school, it wasn't that no one had pursued Su Ruochu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that at the time, Su Ruochu had no interest in romance, and she never paid attention to anyone who confessed their feelings or wrote her love letters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet who would have thought that in the end, it was the nobody in the class, Chen Fan, who won the beauty's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they not be jealous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Hu looked at Chen Fan with a gaze that could almost kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, he was the one who liked Su Ruochu the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, Su Ruochu and himself were a perfect match, a match made in heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Chen Fan who snatched Su Ruochu away from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, they had a conflict back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he thought that after going to university, the two would never end up together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Huang Hu organized this reunion with the intention of trying again to win over Su Ruochu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who would have thought it would be a bolt from the blue, leaving him thunderstruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two had actually gotten together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With great difficulty, Huang Hu controlled his expression and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't expect you two to become a couple. It's truly...unexpected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you did a good job keeping it a secret, managing to hide it from all our classmates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, don't you think they should be punished with drinks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Huang Hu made this suggestion, the classmates present began to echo the sentiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, punish them with drinks. They must be punished with drinks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Hu smiled at Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You see, this is everyone's opinion. Chen Fan, you wouldn't want to ruin everyone's excitement, would you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were up to Chen Fan's temperament, he wouldn't care about other people's opinions and would simply get up and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since Ruochu was by his side today, he didn't want to put her in a difficult position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Chen Fan stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, in front of our old classmates, I would like to announce that Ruochu and I are dating. Thank you all for your blessings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This cup, I'll drink it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank the entire cup of baijiu in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bravo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone in the venue applauded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Huang Hu didn't plan to let Chen Fan off the hook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not over yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drinking just one cup is not enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've snatched away the goddess in the hearts of all the boys in our class. Who knows how many boys are crying in their hearts right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my opinion, you should punish yourself with at least three cups. Everyone, am I right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some boys joined in the jeering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu suddenly became nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai slammed the table and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huang Hu, are you deliberately picking a fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't think I don't know what you're trying to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't it because you also liked Su Ruochu, but she chose Chen Fan instead, and now you're feeling resentful and want to take this opportunity for revenge?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want revenge, let's do it openly, don't do these disgusting petty tricks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai's intervention directly brought the conflict to the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere at the venue immediately became awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Hu was furious inside, but he had to maintain a smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guo Shuai, have you had too much to drink? I have no idea what you're talking about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm just trying to congratulate the two of them, what does it have to do with you? I advise you not to meddle in other people's business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Guo Shuai was about to stand up, Chen Fan reached out and pressed his shoulder, forcing him back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan grabbed a bottle of baijiu from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thud, he placed it on the table in front of him and looked up at Huang Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, my brother is quite right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know what you're trying to do. You know what you're trying to do. Everyone knows what you're trying to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But we're all decent people. In front of so many classmates, I don't want to make things worse and ruin everyone's excitement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So let's settle this like men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weren't you just trying to get me drunk so I would embarrass myself in front of everyone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll give you a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan looked at the bottle of alcohol in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go one-on-one. Whoever chickens out first has to get out of here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about it? Are you brave enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1416,"2026-06-05T15:06:40.702Z",1,"novelbin.me","fe88449b852b860f0ab87f32ed222b952b6b0aaeb34c4188e0e3c778a6664e74","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-139","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-137",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]