[{"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-548":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},1239674,1666,"Chapter 548 : Safely Getting Through the Most Tense Day","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-548",548,"\u003Cp>Chapter 548: Safely Getting Through the Most Tense Day\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During mealtime, Su Ruochu looked at Chen Fan sitting across from her and couldn't take it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you keep staring at me instead of eating?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan cupped his chin with both hands, grinning at Su Ruochu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My wife is so beautiful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu lightly spat: \"Can beauty be eaten? Hurry up and eat, or the noodles will get mushy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan shook his head with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wife, have you heard of a phrase called 'feast for the eyes'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Turns out looking at a beautiful woman can really stave off hunger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu was speechless, directly amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you still half-asleep? Talking nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up and eat, or I'll get angry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, I'll listen to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan finally picked up his noodles and wolfed them down, but he would still look up at Su Ruochu every few bites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That gaze was full of happiness, joy, and immense satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu thought it was because they were about to separate and be in a long-distance relationship, so Chen Fan was being so reluctant to part, so she didn't think much of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, when Su Ruochu was washing dishes, Chen Fan followed her; when she was washing her face, Chen Fan followed; when she was changing clothes, Chen Fan followed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even later when she went to the bathroom, Chen Fan still wanted to follow her in. Su Ruochu really couldn't take it anymore and directly pushed him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, what's wrong with you today? Get out, get out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan stood outside the door, calling out with a smile: \"Wife, you're really fine. That's great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu didn't know whether to laugh or cry: \"I'm fine, but I think you're about to lose it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan chuckled: \"How did you end up so beautiful? I can never get enough of looking at you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu pouted, \"Wait until I'm older, in my seventies or eighties, when my figure's gone. Let's see if you still think I'm beautiful then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was unconcerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beauty is in the bones, not the skin. You're naturally beautiful. Even when you're really in your seventies or eighties, you'll still be the most elegant and beautiful one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, by then I might be so old that I'm bedridden and unable to take care of myself. I'll have to trouble the old lady to help me with the toilet every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, you're so gross!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu was completely defeated by this guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she kept bantering with Chen Fan verbally, her heart was warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really enjoyed these little moments together with Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 8:30 in the morning, Chen Fan drove Su Ruochu to pick up Su Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they arrived, Ma Xiaoshuai and Song Linlin were already there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group met up and without wasting words, directly drove to the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the airport lobby, Su Qing hugged Su Ruochu and Song Linlin separately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've troubled you these past few days. Thank you for your hospitality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Linlin's eyes were a bit red: \"Send me a message as soon as you get there, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qing looked at Su Ruochu with a light smile: \"I'm actually quite envious of you. Anyone can see that Chen Fan truly loves you very much. I wish you eternal happiness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying goodbye to the two of them, Su Qing turned to look at Chen Fan behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I have a hug?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan said seriously, \"Well... I'd need my boss's approval for that. Why don't you submit an application form first, and we'll get back to you in 3 to 5 business days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qing burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan opened his arms and took two steps forward, giving Su Qing a gentlemanly hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have a safe trip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qing took her suitcase from Chen Fan's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then. I'm off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside them, Ma Xiaoshuai's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, what about me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beautiful lady, you can't be partial like this, can you? Hugging him but not me, what's that about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qing smiled faintly, \"Your boss doesn't approve, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiaoshuai immediately looked at Song Linlin, but Song Linlin snorted coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not letting you hug her, got a problem with that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiaoshuai sheepishly looked at Chen Fan beside him with some envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about we hug each other?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Fan ignore him, Ma Xiaoshuai sighed dejectedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, not being handsome really means having no rights.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Linlin came over and took Ma Xiaoshuai's hand on her own initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who says you're not handsome? I think you're quite handsome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiaoshuai immediately became smug. \"Heh, my own wife is still the best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan laughed and scolded: \"Alright, stop embarrassing yourself. Su Qing needs to board now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them waved goodbye with smiles, watching Su Qing disappear into the boarding gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back, Chen Fan asked about lunch plans, wondering if they wanted to eat together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiaoshuai shook his head: \"Can't do it. We've already played for several days. I have to go sign the contract with the landlord this afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found a good place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. Those few shops next to your internet cafe wouldn't rent out, so I had to find a storefront at the intersection of the next street over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan recalled for a moment, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That location works too, plenty of foot traffic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiaoshuai sighed: \"Ah, next we still have to renovate, stock up, so many things to do. It's about to get busy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"University was still the best, carefree and worry-free. Now that we've graduated, why do I feel so pointless?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled: \"There's only one kind of heroism in life, and that's to see life for what it truly is and still love it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiaoshuai immediately raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't say it, I know who said that. What was the name... It's on the tip of my tongue, why can't I remember?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, right, Nicole Kidman!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words made everyone laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, it's Romain Rolland!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nicole Kidman is a Hollywood actress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Linlin pinched Ma Xiaoshuai helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't embarrass yourself. Don't tell people outside that you have a university degree. I can't bear that kind of shame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xiaoshuai scratched his head awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Different fields, different expertise. Actually, I'm best at science and engineering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah right. I bet you can't even solve a middle school math problem now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them left the airport bantering and joking, driving back to the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing else in the afternoon, so Chen Fan stayed home watching TV with Su Ruochu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As evening approached, Chen Fan glanced at Su Ruochu practicing yoga on the mat beside him, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wife was still here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looks like I've already changed fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I can finally start a new life with Ruochu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get married, have kids, spend the rest of our lives together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's so good to be alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan lay on the sofa, watching TV while dreaming of a beautiful future, gradually falling asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been on edge all day, he was really exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slept until sunset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he opened his eyes, the living room lights weren't on, and it was a bit dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruochu wasn't beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was startled and scrambled up from the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruochu was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this all just a dream?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it his hallucination?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan found his phone in a panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turned it back on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then with trembling fingers, he found Su Ruochu's number and dialed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I fell in love with you, I didn't understand feelings yet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after parting did I realize how deeply it was engraved in my heart\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why didn't I discover that meeting you\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the best thing in life...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ringtone Chen Fan had sung last time, 《A Little Happiness》, played from the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The song played for over ten seconds before it was answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu's familiar voice came from the other end of the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan almost cried with joy, his suspended heart finally completely relaxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't a dream!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruochu really hadn't left!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank goodness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wife, where are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1386,"2026-06-05T15:06:58.894Z",1,"novelbin.me","2c410efca6ebf081d1a61349d12d13201bd995a6015eef2da07d62e88c071ea5","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-549","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-547",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]