[{"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-24":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},1239289,1666,"Chapter 24 : Sister-in-law, My Lifelong Happiness Depends on You","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>Chapter 24: Sister-in-law, My Lifelong Happiness Depends on You\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan nodded resolutely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was wrong before, I was only thinking about not wanting you to worry, and I ignored your thoughts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I apologize to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only then that Su Ruochu was satisfied, lightly linking her arm with Chen Fan's, and gently touching the wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure it doesn't hurt anymore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she was speaking, a figure came down the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Huang Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them froze when they saw each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan had no expression, Su Ruochu hesitated for a moment, but this time she showed no sign of embarrassment or avoidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands were still tightly linked with Chen Fan's arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the college entrance examination was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could be open about being with Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Huang Hu, with a complex gaze, looked at the two of them, and then suddenly changed his expression, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Fan, how did you do on the exam this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really admire you, you were able to persist in taking the exam even with such an injury.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your concern, class monitor. You must have done pretty well, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, be very careful when walking alone in the future, and don't end up like me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Hu's expression clearly faltered, feeling that Chen Fan's words were a threat to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little unable to hide his embarrassment, Huang Hu gave an awkward smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have something to do, I'll go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, and don't forget to come back to school this afternoon, they'll be announcing the exam answers then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying those two sentences, Huang Hu quickly left, unable to stay any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Chen Fan's gaze made him feel uneasy all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that this guy already knew that he had someone deal with him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan's gaze shifted from Huang Hu's back, and he looked at Su Ruochu with a slight smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going home for lunch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've noticed it's been your mom picking you up these past few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not going home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me you're deliberately staying to keep me company?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu's face turned red, and she lowered her head without saying a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hungry? Let's find a place to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm-hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu nodded lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, and there's still Guo Shuai too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's call him, and Li Na too, let's go to our usual place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan joked with a smile, \"Maybe we won't have a chance to eat there in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu obediently nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since agreeing to become Chen Fan's girlfriend, Su Ruochu had gradually become more gentle and dependent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They waited at the school gate for a while, and Guo Shuai came pedaling out on his bicycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, he saw Su Ruochu linking arms with Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai slammed on the brakes, looking like he had seen a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... damn! You two... no way?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu's face turned red, wanting to pull her hand back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Fan just smiled and firmly held her little hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lucky you, you're the first to know this news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn! You're deliberately showing off, aren't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember someone said they would do a handstand...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, uh... are you guys hungry? Let's go eat? My treat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai hurriedly laughed it off, trying to change the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it weren't for you treating us, we would have left already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai bluntly gave him the middle finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's no wonder you're my good friend, you really have no good intentions!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and patted the back of the bicycle, motioning for Su Ruochu to sit there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on tight, let's go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the noon streets, the sun was scorching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the three of them, having just finished their exams, didn't feel the slightest bit of heat. Instead, they were full of excitement, brimming with dreams for the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the small restaurant from last time, Su Ruochu glanced at Guo Shuai, who was buying beers, and asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong with Guo Shuai?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's been a bit gloomy ever since he got off that call.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan leaned in close to Su Ruochu's ear and whispered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you a secret, but don't tell anyone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guo Shuai likes Li Na, and he confessed to her, but Li Na hasn't given him a definite answer yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu's beautiful eyes widened in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled, \"I guess he's a bit gloomy after finding out on that call that Li Na isn't coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu immediately showed an expression of understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder he's always been so eager for us to come eat together before, it turns out it was for pursuing Li Na...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan cleared his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... to be honest, part of the reason was also to create opportunities for the two of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu let out a light hmph, clearly having known this all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly noticing how close Chen Fan was, their faces almost touching as they whispered, Su Ruochu's pretty face turned a bit red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should find a chance to ask Li Na about her thoughts this afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm-hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Guo Shuai come over with a pack of beers, Su Ruochu hurriedly shifted a bit to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one stop me, you have to keep me company for a couple drinks today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and reached out to take a beer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeing as you're the one with a broken heart, I'll give you this face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai immediately panicked, looking at Su Ruochu with some embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he glared at Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What nonsense. Who has a broken heart?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Ruochu isn't an outsider. I've already told her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let her help you ask Li Na about her thoughts this afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Guo Shuai jumped up in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised the can in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, my lifelong happiness depends on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't express my gratitude, it's all in the beer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The single word \"sister-in-law\" made Su Ruochu's face completely turn red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Fan still smiling smugly, Su Ruochu secretly pinched a certain someone's leg from under the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although a bit shy, it was clear Su Ruochu was in a good mood and not angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pour me a glass too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan thought he might have heard wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to drink too? We still have to go back to school this afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Su Ruochu spoke softly, \"The college entrance exam is over, let me celebrate with you guys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai immediately applauded, giving a thumbs up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law is awesome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and picked up the can to pour her a glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just this one glass, no more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come! Let's raise our glasses and celebrate the end of the college entrance exam!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bright future ahead, cheers to our friendship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them smiled and clinked their glasses together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan and Guo Shuai drank theirs in one gulp, while Su Ruochu only drank about half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan looked at her with an exaggerated expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't expect you could drink alcohol.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu rolled her eyes charmingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's a lot you don't know about me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and helped put a piece of meat on her plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat more, my wife is too thin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Guo Shuai there, Chen Fan being so mushy embarrassed Su Ruochu a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment's hesitation, she still voiced the worry in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How... did you two do on the exam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai gave a wry smile, \"Not great, there were so many questions I didn't know how to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I estimate I'll be lucky if I can get into a third-tier university this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu stared at Chen Fan, her expression a bit tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan knew what she was worried about, and smiled as he held Su Ruochu's little hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I performed well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, there's no way for you to escape from the palm of my hand, no matter how far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Su Ruochu's eyes lit up with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Chen Fan didn't seem to be lying, the worry that had been weighing on Su Ruochu's mind finally eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past three days, she had been more anxious about how Chen Fan did on the exam than her own exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, having heard Chen Fan's answer directly, Su Ruochu could finally breathe a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling completely relaxed, Su Ruochu gently pushed her glass towards Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pour me another!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1442,"2026-06-05T15:06:40.425Z",1,"novelbin.me","a1811837720be3765b8cf10c6c3280cbb9e5a0854ce38b9122ad2cc9bce55562","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-25","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-23",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]