[{"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-26":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},1239291,1666,"Chapter 26 : Father and Son","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>Chapter 26: Father and Son\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon when Chen Fan returned home, he unexpectedly found that his father Chen Jianye was also home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, didn't you go to work today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mother Li Jinqiu glanced at her husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your dad was anxious about how you did on the exam, so he took off early to come back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There was no need for that, he would have found out in the evening after work anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye glanced at his son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feigning nonchalance, he still couldn't help but ask:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did the exam go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does 'not bad' mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye exchanged a slightly anxious look with his wife, then looked at his son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weren't they supposed to estimate your score this afternoon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan took off his school uniform jacket and tossed it into his bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, it's been estimated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How...how many points?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough for a second-tier university? A third-tier is fine too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The parents' hearts suddenly leapt into their throats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan walked over and sat beside his father, pouring himself a cup of cold white tea and drinking it down in one refreshing gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, then finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My estimated score is 575.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, that score should allow you to apply for...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye nodded, then suddenly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at his son in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How, how many points?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"575 points, above the first-tier line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye abruptly stood up, losing his usual composure for the first time as a habitually calm middle-aged man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"575...575 points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, I didn't mishear that, did I? My son scored 575 points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinqiu's eyes were already red, nodding vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn't mishear, our son said he scored 575 points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Above the first-tier line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's wonderful...wonderful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, my son got into a first-tier university.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye excitedly paced around in a small circle, rubbing his hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick! Dear, go stir-fry a couple more dishes, no, there's no time for that. Go out and buy some nice ingredients, and get a couple pounds of pig's head meat too. Buy a bottle of good liquor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and joked: \"No need to be so dramatic, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, are we not going overboard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut the chatter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye glared at him, then broke into a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your old man is happy today, keep me company with a good drink tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinqiu also smiled as she untied her apron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go buy the ingredients right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, the family of three sat together with six dishes laid out on the table before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This level of extravagance was only seen during Chinese New Year celebrations normally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye smiled and took out two liquor cups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that the college entrance exam is over, you've become an adult. Keep your father company with a drink tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinqiu glared at her husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're really going to let him drink?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine, our son has grown up, a little bit won't hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan also smiled and said, \"Mom, Dad's happy today, I'll drink a little with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two men clinked cups, and Chen Jianye excitedly downed a large gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan only took a small sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, eat something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinqiu hurriedly used her chopsticks to put a piece of pig's ear on her son's plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, the family of three merrily chatted and talked about many things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Chen Fan's father Chen Jianye, who became flushed after just two cups and spoke noticeably more than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one point, Li Jinqiu curiously asked her son which university he planned to attend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yunhai University, the International Trade program in the School of Economics and Management.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan unhesitatingly gave his answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Chen Fan should have applied to the Computer Science program based on his experience from his previous life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in order to be in the same major as Su Ruochu, Chen Fan changed his mind without a second thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, based on his previous life's experience, even if he did enroll in Computer Science, he likely wouldn't learn much anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professors might not even be as knowledgeable as he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yunhai University? Is that in the neighboring Yunhai Province?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinqiu didn't understand this and curiously asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it very prestigious? With your score, you should be able to attend university in the capital, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a down-to-earth rural housewife, Li Jinqiu wasn't familiar with these universities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just instinctively felt that only universities in the capital were truly good ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her, her husband Chen Jianye knocked his liquor cup on the table with a hmph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does a rural housewife like you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our son is grown up now with his own views. He understands better than us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinqiu glanced at her husband and said flatly, \"Yes, yes, I don't understand. At least I have a high school education.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Chen Jianye immediately deflated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he only had a junior high school education, and didn't even graduate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his father's embarrassment, Chen Fan quickly smiled and explained,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, Yunhai University is also one of the top universities in the country, and it's a Project 985 university which is very difficult to get into.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another thing is that this school is close to home, just in the neighboring province. If I miss you two elders, I can come back by car anytime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye raised his cup and took a sip, looking at his son with utmost seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You understand these matters better than the two of us, so make the decision yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, no matter where you go to study in the future, you must study diligently and be an upright person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your mother and I don't expect you to achieve great success in this life, but you must be righteous and upstanding, never lose your conscience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you keep your conscience, your life won't be too bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll remember that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye looked at his son, hesitated for a moment, but still spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Study hard, strive to make something of yourself, and get out of our small town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never be like your father, wasting your life away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan's eyes reddened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will make something of myself for sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he raised his cup and clinked it with his father's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's unknown if it was because he had just been reborn, but Chen Fan actually got drunk that night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't really remember how he got back into bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning when he woke up early, his mother was cooking in the kitchen while his father was pulling weeds in the vegetable garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinqiu glanced at her son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go wash your face quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're not allowed to drink alcohol from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan exchanged a look and a smile with his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to go back inside, and soon came out the door squatting on the steps while brushing his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, aren't you going to work today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I swapped shifts with someone, I'll go in the afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye stood up and patted the dirt off his hands, looking at his son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When will the results be released?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems to be the 23rd.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And filling out the college application?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a couple days, maybe the 12th.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye nodded, then walked over to wash his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan thought about it, then tried asking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, Mom, I want to discuss something with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye lathered up some soap while turning to look back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you give me five thousand yuan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you need that much money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan trotted out the reason he had prepared the night before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, summer vacation is coming up soon. I want to find something to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My classmates and I have discussed signing up for a computer class together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we learn it well, we won't fall too far behind when we get to university.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinqiu came out of the kitchen holding a ladle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five thousand yuan is too much, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's almost as much as your father and I make in a month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you know!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye glared at his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a narrow view.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our son said this is for his future studies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad will give you the five thousand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye looked at his son with utmost seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must understand, five thousand yuan is not a small sum, it's what your mother and I earned through hard work and difficulty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must study diligently, don't waste it, understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan's eyes reddened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a bit guilty towards his parents, because he had lied to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't actually planning to use this money to learn computers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, Chen Fan took the five thousand yuan cash from his mother and rode his bicycle straight to the city center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The college entrance exam was over, it was time to start promoting Yuming.com.\u003C\u002Fp>",1524,"2026-06-05T15:06:40.425Z",1,"novelbin.me","35ef43acd76ed5831f482eb027e6d54f00fe4f4396518f6b327e9f7e831c8d9d","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-27","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-25",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]