[{"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-496":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},1239411,1666,"Chapter 496 : Graduation Gift for the Girls","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-496",496,"\u003Cp>Chapter 496: Graduation Gift for the Girls\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan had always thought he would observe this college graduation gathering from a detached perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when he saw everyone drinking freely, smiling wholeheartedly, good buddies hugging each other while crying and making a fuss, shouting that they must keep in touch in the future, and girls secretly wiping away tears...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan found that he couldn't remain an outsider after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, college friendships are the only clean, pure, and interest-free relationships in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After graduation, they would enter society, and by then, they would witness the filth, meanness, sabotage, betrayal, scheming, and all the unpleasantness between people...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan suddenly felt a bit envious of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least until today, all their expectations and hopes for the future were still beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midway through the dinner, Chen Fan went out to take a phone call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was from his girlfriend, Su Ruochu, their gathering had already ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're done? You didn't drink, did you?\" Chen Fan asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had a little bit of red wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm. Do you want to come over? If so, I'll come pick you up now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu: \"I won't come over. You should have a good time with everyone, I want to go back to the apartment and rest first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's fine too. I'll call you when I'm done here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful on the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up, Chen Fan was about to return to the hall when he suddenly noticed an advertisement on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly stopped a waiter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me, I'd like to ask about this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>20 minutes later, Chen Fan returned to the dinner table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guys from dorm 519 were looking for people to drink with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiaoshuai and Wu Di were bragging, Han Xu seemed to have drunk too much, and was now hugging Sun Hao's neck, advising him in a tone of someone who's been through it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, listen to me, it's not easy that you and your girlfriend managed to maintain a long-distance relationship for four years of college.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really, you must cherish her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two must be good to each other, you must be good...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Han Xu's reddened eyes, it seems this guy wasn't as calm as he appeared during the last breakup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Chen Fan sat down, Wu Di immediately grabbed a bottle of baijiu and placed it in front of Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn. Where did you go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Were you deliberately avoiding drinking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Chen, we must have a drink together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Di had the best alcohol tolerance in the entire dorm 519.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the class monitor, he had good relationships with people in the class, and several groups had come to drink with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, Wu Di's speech was also a bit slurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pouring a full glass for Chen Fan, Wu Di put his arm around Chen Fan's shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Chen, oh Old Chen, to be honest, I admire you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember when we first entered college, you were one of the poorest in our dorm, right? I still remember you wore a pair of faded jeans to register...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long did it take? Before we even realized it, you got rich.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really wonder how your brain works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Di raised his glass, smiling and patting Chen Fan's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Chen, I must have a drink with you. If your brother can't make it in the future, I'll have to rely on you for a meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan chuckled: \"Are you mocking me? Everyone in our dorm knows you'll be eating from the government's rice bowl in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As June approached, the results of the postgraduate and civil service exams had gradually come out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dorm 519, Wu Di had passed the civil service exam for Yunhai local government, Han Xu had been admitted to a graduate school at a university in the north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Hao didn't get into his first choice and was reassigned to a university in the south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he didn't go for the second round of interviews.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between love and graduate school, he chose love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He plans to go to Pudong, to start a new life there with his girlfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining Chen Fan and Ma Xiaoshuai didn't even sign up for the exams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After clinking glasses with Wu Di with a smile, Wu Di finally complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What government rice bowl, it's just hard labor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiaoshuai teased from the side: \"You should be content, it's the Health Bureau, a very good position, and it's the Health Bureau in Yunhai city area. Many people want to go but can't get in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Di smiled and filled up his and Chen Fan's glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Content, who says I'm not content.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was evident that although he kept complaining, he was actually quite proud of being able to get this position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan asked Wu Di in a low voice: \"What's the plan next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Di thought for a moment and said: \"After dinner, we'll go to KTV to sing. Don't worry, I've arranged everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan asked: \"Didn't you say before that you wanted to give a surprise gift to all the girls in our class?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Di shook his head with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The class fund is not enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Originally, I discussed with the other class committee members, we each would contribute a few hundred yuan to buy small gifts for the girls in the class, but those guys were unwilling, they didn't want to spend money...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, what kind of people are they.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiaoshuai couldn't help but complain: \"Why didn't you discuss it with us, if it really doesn't work, we could have collected from the boys in the class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Di shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won't work. If we do that, it will definitely cause dissatisfaction among some of the boys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, they're unwilling to spend more money, and second, they think it's unfair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why should we please the girls and make everyone pay more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Di was a bit depressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I took this for granted, I should have known better than to suggest this, now I feel like I can't please anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of someone about to enter the official career, Wu Di saw things very clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he didn't even mention this to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan put down his chopsticks: \"Alright. Don't be depressed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already solved this for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just noticed that there's an entertainment hall upstairs in this hotel, with at least a dozen claw machines.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already talked to the hotel staff, later you can tell everyone...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan explained his idea in a low voice, and Wu Di's eyes immediately widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn. Old Chen, is everything you said true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Chen, no, Brother Fan, you're practically my father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Di pounced forward, wanting to hug Chen Fan and give him a kiss, but Chen Fan quickly pushed him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, that's enough, hurry up and make the announcement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Di was full of excitement as he stood up swaying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow classmates, please quiet down for a moment and listen to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the hall quieted down, Wu Di explained with a smile: \"After our dinner ends, the original plan was to go straight to KTV to sing, but before that, we actually prepared a surprise for all the girls in our class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls in the venue let out excited cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Di pointed proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's an entertainment hall upstairs in this hotel, and all the claw machines up there have been reserved for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later, the girls can go up, with unlimited coins, you can play as much as you want, for one hour, letting you have a blast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, not only the girls but all the boys in the class started cheering too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Class monitor is so cool!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Class monitor, I love you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some outgoing girls had already started cheering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Di smiled and patted Chen Fan beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to thank someone, thank Chen Fan from our dorm, this event is sponsored by Chen Fan alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The venue erupted in another round of cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people were whispering and gossiping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did Chen Fan get so much money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With so many people playing freely for an hour, it must cost quite a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has Chen Fan become rich?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Di smiled and pulled Chen Fan up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, let's welcome Chen Fan to say a few words with a warm applause.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1417,"2026-06-05T15:06:40.703Z",1,"novelbin.me","13a443e0f554d307622b9c322b717434db8195eb4a98536df0c16335c8e2383b","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-497","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-495",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]