[{"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-331":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},1239525,1666,"Chapter 331 : Red Envelope for the Daughter-in-law","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-331",331,"\u003Cp>Chapter 331: Red Envelope for the Daughter-in-law\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After secretly glancing at the entrance to make sure Chen Fan's parents hadn't come in, Su Ruochu finally let out a quiet sigh of relief, not forgetting to glare at Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled: \"What are you afraid of? Can't I be intimate with my own wife?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You still have to ask!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I close the door then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way!\" Su Ruochu glared: \"If you don't behave, I'm leaving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she said she would leave, she didn't actually move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze was drawn to the photos under Chen Fan's desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Chen Fan's desk was a transparent glass pane, with many photos pressed underneath it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were photos from childhood, as well as class group photos from different grade levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newest one was a class group photo taken after the college entrance examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is what you looked like when you were little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and opened a drawer next to him, taking out a thick photo album.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, take a look. The entire history of the Chen family is in here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu curiously flipped it open, but instantly burst out laughing at the first sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was startled and hurriedly flipped to the next pages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, just skip the naked baby pictures at the beginning, let's give the kid some privacy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu continued flipping through the album with a giggle, while Chen Fan went out to the living room to slice a plate of watermelon and bring it in with toothpicks stuck in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it? Not done yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu teased with a smile: \"I feel like you looked quite different when you were little compared to now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan proudly said: \"Have you heard of the saying 'A man becomes his best self at eighteen'? I'm a typical example of getting better looking as I grow older.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu rolled her eyes, \"I'm talking about your appearance. You don't really look like your parents, but I think your eyes are like your mom's.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan laughed, \"You're right about that. Actually, I resemble my grandfather more. Our family has an alternating inheritance pattern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Su Ruochu was about to put a piece of watermelon in her mouth, she suddenly noticed something and burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, so you have these kinds of photos too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan turned to look and saw that the photo showed him at around three or four years old, dressed up like a stage performer, with a woman's cap on his head and cheap rouge smeared on his chubby face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, now you've seen all my embarrassing childhood photos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu giggled: \"I actually have a photo just like this one too. Why did adults back then always like to make us take these kinds of photos?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was just a popular trend back then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled, \"It's like how you girls these days like to make scissor hands and pout your lips when taking photos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough looking. Have some watermelon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Su Ruochu seemed very interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way. I want to see them all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've realized that I know too little about you. I want to learn more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan laughed wryly: \"Once you marry into the Chen family in the future, you'll have plenty of time to get to know me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu batted her eyelashes coquettishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who said I'm marrying you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan grinned and pulled her into his embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to back out now? Too late, your parents have already agreed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the sound of the door opening came from the living room, startling Su Ruochu as she quickly broke free from Chen Fan's hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Li Jinqiu, asking if she should prepare dinner and telling the girl to eat before going home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Su Ruochu shook her head with a blush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, Auntie. I should get going now. My parents will worry if I go back too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan looked at his mom, \"Mom, you don't need to prepare anything. I'll go send her off later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lingering in Chen Fan's room for another half an hour, the two finally came to the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out Chen Jianye and his wife were watching TV in the opposite room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, Mom, I'll go see her off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're leaving now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly couple hurried out, feeling a bit awkward as they rubbed their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came all this way, but we didn't even prepare anything for you to eat...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu smiled: \"No need for you to prepare anything, Auntie. I'm the one troubling you all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan joked from the side: \"She just came to get acquainted with the place. We'll formally bring her over next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes, this was just to get acquainted. You'll have to come play often in the future, girl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu smiled sweetly: \"Don't worry, Auntie, I've remembered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinqiu exchanged a glance with her husband, then took out a red envelope from her pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the child's first time visiting. We didn't prepare anything, but we've put some money in this red envelope as a small token...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu was startled and quickly retreated behind Chen Fan's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't accept it...I can't take this money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Child, just take what's given to you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the two insisting despite her refusal, Su Ruochu could only look pleadingly at Chen Fan for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and said: \"We cannot refuse the elders' kindness. Especially since it's from Mom, just accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words \"from Mom\" made Su Ruochu's face turn red as she shyly reached out to take the red envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Auntie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There, that's better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let Xiao Fan send you home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu hurriedly shook her head with a blush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, no need. He's been drinking, it's better if he doesn't drive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Chen Jianye weighed in: \"Then we can't let you go back alone either. Xiao Fan can take public transportation to accompany you home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and took Su Ruochu's hand: \"Don't worry, Dad and Mom. I'll make sure to send her back safely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're leaving now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Child, remember to come play often in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye, Uncle and Auntie...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Chen Fan led Su Ruochu out of the courtyard gate, the two walked through the village with Su Ruochu feeling a bit awkward looking at the red envelope in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this appropriate? Maybe you should return it to Auntie when you go back later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan laughed, \"My mom gave it to her future daughter-in-law, what's inappropriate about that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead and open it, see how much is inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu felt a bit shy as she opened the red envelope and stared in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan took a glance and instantly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stack of cash in the red envelope was at least 2,000 yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like our family is really satisfied with you as the daughter-in-law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In all my life, I've never seen my mom be so generous before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the two didn't know was that the elderly couple had secretly discussed the red envelope for Su Ruochu for a long time outside the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had to give it, that was for sure. The key question was how much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the village, a few hundred yuan for such occasions would already be considered a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it was Chen Fan's father Chen Jianye who made the final decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's give 2,000!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can't let our son lose face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinqiu didn't object to this decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu felt a bit awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is too much, maybe I should...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Fan just smiled and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just keep what my mom gave you. They're not short on money now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time Chen Fan went home, he gave his parents tens of thousands of yuan, so they were indeed not short on money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you really feel too obliged, then...why don't I help you keep it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the mischievous glint in Chen Fan's eyes, Su Ruochu quickly put the red envelope into her embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way, this is from Mom to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who gave it to you?\" Chen Fan asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu's face instantly flushed: \"Auntie gave it to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan laughed: \"Looks like someone can't wait to get married and is already calling her Mom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu was overwhelmed with embarrassment and angrily raised her hand to hit him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Fan, you're so annoying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You stay right there! Don't run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up ahead, Chen Fan ran while mischievously shouting, \"Folks, take a look! The Chen family's daughter-in-law is hitting people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Su Ruochu immediately stopped, nervously looking around before stamping her foot in exasperation and chasing after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Fan, you stop right there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1465,"2026-06-05T15:06:40.702Z",1,"novelbin.me","c2b6dd105f7377cb14d147af08d8c7dc5c1985e2f5d9960d7c9f49bf81482f9e","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-332","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-330",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]