[{"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-381":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},1239494,1666,"Chapter 381 : What Does It Mean_","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-381",381,"\u003Cp>Chapter 381: What Does It Mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can stay at my place tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was taken aback, then shook his head with a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd better not. You're a big star now, and if the paparazzi catch us, it won't be good for your image.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wan, however, seemed unconcerned, \"We've lived in the same house before, and when you stayed at my place back then, you weren't this fussy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan looked a bit embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's different now from back then. You're a big star now, you need to be mindful of your image. What if the paparazzi catch us and it ends up in the newspapers? That would be big news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wan suddenly asked with a smile, \"Are you thinking about me, or are you worried that if the paparazzi catch us, you won't be able to explain it to your girlfriend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was stunned, then shook his head with a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I'm thinking about you. I'm just an ordinary person, it doesn't matter for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wan shrugged, imitating Chen Fan's gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then that settles it. I don't care either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan gave Wen Wan a long look, but finally waved his hand with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's forget it. You should get some rest. I'll be going now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had only taken a few steps when Wen Wan's somewhat plaintive voice sounded from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we're friends, can't you even grant me this small request?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan stopped and turned to look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wan said softly, \"You weren't like this before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan gave a slightly helpless, bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, I'll impose on you for one night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wen Wan finally gave a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's more like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're not as straightforward as you used to be,\" Wen Wan teased as she opened the apartment door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan gave an embarrassed smile and followed her into the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The apartment Wen Wan rented was a one-bedroom unit. It wasn't very spacious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan voluntarily offered to sleep on the living room couch for the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wan didn't object, but went to the bedroom to fetch a set of pillows and a comforter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It gets a bit cold at night, so you'd better cover up. These are all freshly washed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After handing the items to Chen Fan, they found themselves at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should get some rest early,\" Wen Wan finally broke the silence, quickly turning and entering the bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan sat on the couch, thinking that if he were in the same room with any other woman, he might feel awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wen Wan was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had experienced living under the same roof before, so they were quite familiar with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, Wen Wan came out again to bring Chen Fan a pair of slippers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she changed into her pajamas and went to the bathroom to wash up. After coming out, she wished Chen Fan goodnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get some rest early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm. Goodnight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan turned off the living room light and took out his phone to check the time. From sneaking out of school until now, it was already past 1 am.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He probably could only sleep for a few hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, whether it was because of the new environment or the couch being too soft, Chen Fan found it hard to adapt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unusually experienced insomnia, lying on the bed unable to fall asleep no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Chen Fan was drifting off, he heard a very soft sound of a door opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Wen Wan going to the bathroom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan quickly adjusted his breathing, pretending to be sound asleep to avoid embarrassing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after waiting for a while, he didn't hear any water sounds from the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he heard the soft rustling of footsteps coming closer and closer to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was Wen Wan doing in the living room?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his eyes were closed, Chen Fan felt as if he could sense it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Wen Wan had come to the living room and was standing right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan wanted to open his eyes to see what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fearing he might startle her, he continued to pretend to be asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wan stood in front of the couch, staring at Chen Fan for quite a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Chen Fan was feeling goosebumps all over, Wen Wan suddenly bent down and crouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan had his eyes closed, but he could clearly feel Wen Wan's face examining him up close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could smell a particularly pleasant fragrance, and could even hear Wen Wan's rapid breathing due to her nervousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wan stared at Chen Fan up close for nearly a minute before slowly standing up straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Chen Fan was full of questions, he heard a soft sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If only... you were born a few years earlier...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, footsteps retreated, accompanied by the soft sound of a door closing, and Wen Wan returned to her bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan suddenly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He secretly glanced towards the bedroom, completely bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did Wen Wan mean just now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially that sentence, what did she mean by wishing I was born a few years earlier?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that she has feelings for me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as this thought crossed his mind, Chen Fan immediately shook his head to get rid of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't be silly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Chen Fan was extremely narcissistic, he wouldn't think that Wen Wan would have any thoughts about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Wen Wan had a good image, excellent temperament, was beautiful, and was undoubtedly the goddess in the hearts of all the male students in the entire university back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he knew his thoughts were somewhat absurd, Chen Fan couldn't help but secretly think about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, he really couldn't sleep for the rest of the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed and turned until it started to get light outside. Chen Fan only managed to fall asleep then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slept for about an hour and a half. When Chen Fan woke up, he heard the sound of cooking from the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat up abruptly, first checking the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's already 7:30 am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wan heard the movement and poked her head out from the kitchen. She was wearing a cartoon apron, holding a spatula, with her hair tied up in a cute bun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're awake. Quickly freshen up and get ready for breakfast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wan's tone was normal, seemingly unaffected by last night's events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan nodded and got up to head to the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About 15 minutes later, the two were sitting across from each other on the couch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the few small dishes and millet porridge in front of him, Chen Fan was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you make all this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember you didn't cook much before, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wan smiled, \"Living alone, to save money, you have to learn some survival skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm different from before. Now I know how to make at least 20 different dishes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the woman's slightly playful and proud expression, Chen Fan felt a sense of déjà vu, once again recalling last night's events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but awkwardly shift his gaze away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wan noticed Chen Fan's expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you alright? You look like you didn't sleep well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan gave a wry smile, \"The couch was too soft. I didn't sleep comfortably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I had known, I would have let you sleep on the floor last night, just laying out a blanket would have been fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's no big deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and shook his head, then changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you leaving Yunhai today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. I have a flight at 10 am. I'll be in Yanjing by noon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll leave with you after you finish breakfast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan nodded and started wolfing down his food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two chatted like old friends while finishing their breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan volunteered to wash the dishes, while Wen Wan went back to her room to change clothes and apply makeup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About half an hour later, a refreshed Wen Wan walked out of the bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked somewhat nervously towards Chen Fan in the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rarely wore elaborate makeup, and the reason she dressed up like this today was to see what Chen Fan thought of her appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, she was about to leave Yunhai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to leave Chen Fan with a perfect impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Wen Wan could speak, Chen Fan in the kitchen secretly waved to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Wan was puzzled and walked into the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan pointed out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That car... do you recognize it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1469,"2026-06-05T15:06:40.703Z",1,"novelbin.me","a067bc52c1991d792abb31dc9aefc7211d76b139f892daa724d197bc1754ab67","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-322","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-77",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]