[{"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-15":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},1239280,1666,"Chapter 15 : Do I Have Any Other Choice_","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>Chapter 15: Do I Have Any Other Choice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly being hugged by Chen Fan, Su Ruochu's mind went blank for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pretty face turned red hot, her heart pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you let me go quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently pushed Chen Fan's arm with her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the other person only hugged her even tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me hug you for a little longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan's voice sounded in her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ruochu, I miss you so much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, it had been almost twenty years since their previous life when they were separated between the realms of life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these years, Chen Fan had been missing Su Ruochu every moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I miss you so much...every minute, every second I've been thinking of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These years without you, I've lived like a walking corpse, without you my life is meaningless...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu curled up in Chen Fan's embrace, a big question mark flashing in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is he talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why can't I understand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Fan, you...you let me go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu said with a blushed face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...you let me go first, or I'll really get angry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you have to promise me, after I let you go you won't leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I won't leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Chen Fan let go and stepped back, his eyes blazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stared at by Chen Fan, Su Ruochu felt a little shy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She averted her eyes in embarrassment, hesitated for a moment, but still handed over the umbrella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You take the umbrella first, you're all drenched.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Fan didn't care at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the umbrella and held it over Su Ruochu's head, sheltering her from the rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Su Ruochu had no choice but to gently pull Chen Fan closer under the eaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy rain was still pouring down, the raindrops falling around them making a pattering sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no cars around, as if the whole world was left with just the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu fell silent for two seconds, but finally took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...I said before the college entrance exam...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan suddenly interrupted, \"You came here on purpose to bring me an umbrella, didn't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu looked up at Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, but don't get me wrong...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this means you don't dislike me in your heart, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu opened her mouth but didn't know how to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan suddenly plucked up the courage to reach out and grab Su Ruochu's little hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu was startled and wanted to pull her hand back instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Fan refused to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu frowned and glared at Chen Fan angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Chen Fan showed a pitiful look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just let me hold it for a bit. I'm afraid you'll suddenly run away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu sighed, seeming to be defeated by this guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't pull her hand away, just letting Chen Fan hold it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy rain grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two huddled closer and closer. Even though Chen Fan was holding the umbrella, Su Ruochu's dress was already half soaked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Chen Fan, he was completely drenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a silence, Su Ruochu finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe I'm not as good as you imagine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you go to university, you'll meet someone better, and then...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan stated decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trust me. I understand you better than you understand yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've already proven how outstanding you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the previous life, this life, and even the next life, I will never love anyone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my eyes, there is only you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such cheesy words, yet Su Ruochu didn't feel disgusted. Deep in her heart, it was as if a slight ripple had formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Chen Fan's initiative, Su Ruochu lost her composure, not knowing how to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Chen Fan suddenly took off his school uniform jacket and gently put it on Su Ruochu, then zipped it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when he pulled the zipper up to her chest, Chen Fan's movement suddenly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Su Ruochu's clothes were soaked by the rain, the fabric was clinging tightly to her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, she was only wearing a thin white dress at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pink undergarment inside was clearly visible through the wet fabric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu's pretty face immediately turned red. Looking up, she saw Chen Fan staring at her with blazing eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...mmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words had just left her mouth when she was silenced by someone's lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu was startled, as if struck by an electric current, feeling a tingling numbness all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her hand to try to push Chen Fan away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her whole body felt weak and numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Chen Fan did not take advantage of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the brief kiss, he pulled Su Ruochu into his embrace, using his own body to shelter her from the wind and rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me hold you for a little longer, just a little while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm so tired, so tired...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning against his shoulder, for the first time Su Ruochu did not struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to his strong heartbeat, Su Ruochu seemed to sense Chen Fan's fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lightly snuggled into his embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them was only the sound of raindrops falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, after a long while, Chen Fan's voice came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ruochu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you be my girlfriend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu, leaning on Chen Fan's shoulder, spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...said no dating before the college entrance exam...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I can't wait any longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm afraid that as time goes by, you'll disappear from in front of me again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did he say 'again'?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu didn't quite understand, blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I don't agree, will you let me go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan answered decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then if I refuse, will you let me date someone else in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter where you go, I'll find you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu suddenly sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since that's the case...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what choice do I have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan suddenly let go, looking at Su Ruochu in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...you agreed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu blushed and turned her head away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do I have any other choice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan suddenly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you don't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this life, you can only become my wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu pouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well fine then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who told me to be soft-hearted, seeing how pitiful you are, I'll just consider it an act of charity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan suddenly burst into excited laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great. Ruochu agreed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She agreed to be my girlfriend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu suddenly blushed and stamped her foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep your voice down. Aren't you afraid of others hearing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan suddenly hugged Su Ruochu's slender waist, lifting her up and spinning her around a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want the whole world to hear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, Chen Fan, am the happiest man tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this guy shouting like a child, Su Ruochu felt a bit helpless but allowed him to hold her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, she sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, in the end I still relented because of being soft-hearted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently patted Chen Fan's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you put me down first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan obediently set Su Ruochu back down on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes fixed on her, he reached out and brushed aside a wet strand of her beautiful hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look so beautiful tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu's face flushed, and she said softly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even though I agreed to you, but...I have conditions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to agree to my three conditions first, otherwise what I said doesn't count.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just three conditions, even if it's a hundred I'll agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu glared at him: \"Don't be so glib, listen to me first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes. Wife, you speak first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan stood obediently, looking attentive and serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Su Ruochu couldn't help feeling a bit amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She almost laughed out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, the first condition...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1303,"2026-06-05T15:06:40.425Z",1,"novelbin.me","e40cc4a19122bf0aef1fbc9c680e850a71d7457aa4c4c22f7360e0e36d22dfff","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-16","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-14",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]