[{"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-662":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},1239788,1666,"Chapter 662 : Mayor Tong","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-662",662,"\u003Cp>Chapter 662: Mayor Tong\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Chairman Gao's proactive friendliness, several other entrepreneurs from Yunhai came over to greet Chen Fan afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, some were even long-time diamond members of Chen Fan's club, the Bamboo Grove Clubhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's just that Chen Fan had always kept to himself before, so people rarely had the chance to meet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Chen Fan was welcoming to everyone, smiling and dealing with each person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this wasn't a place for chatting, so most people just came over to say hello, exchanged a few pleasant words, and shared contact information, establishing an initial impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, as several city staff members walked in, the conference hall immediately quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan let out a long breath, finally no one else was coming over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, accompanied by his secretary, Yunhai's mayor Tong Haoran walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flurry, everyone in the conference room stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, please sit down, no need to be formal, everyone sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Haoran had no airs about him and casually waved his hand, gesturing for everyone to be seated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan sat in the corner, quietly observing this mayor who was only in his early 40s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his previous life, Chen Fan's company headquarters had stayed in Yunhai for over 10 years, so he could say he had watched Tong Haoran serve two full terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, with his age and abilities, he could have been directly promoted or even tried for a provincial position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Tong Haoran's governance policies were too rigid, his principles too strong, and he wasn't easy to talk to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially on the shantytown renovation project, Tong Haoran had offended quite a few people. There were businessmen and also rivals in his official career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although in the end he managed to push through the shantytown project, benefiting ordinary people for generations to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was also this project that became one of the reasons for his opponents to attack him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Autocratic, disregarding people's livelihood, stubborn, causing widespread discontent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Tong Haoran didn't time his promotion well and was instead transferred laterally to a neighboring province to oversee environmental protection, a nominal promotion but actual demotion, basically ending his career prospects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Chen Fan was secretly observing Tong Haoran, Tong Haoran in front was currently giving a speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today's event was basically because the Zhao family case from a while back had caused too much commotion, making Yunhai famous nationwide and greatly affecting Yunhai's business environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today the city was here to boost everyone's morale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Haoran didn't give any long-winded speeches or use any script, but spoke entirely off the cuff, talking about very practical matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Tong Haoran finished, a deputy mayor in charge of economics spoke next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan had originally planned to sneak out quietly when no one was paying attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, Tong Haoran, who had just finished speaking on stage, reached out to take a thermos handed over by his secretary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary leaned in and whispered something in Tong Haoran's ear, and Tong Haoran's gaze discreetly glanced in a certain direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people in the audience noticed this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was Mayor Tong looking at just now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That direction seemed to be where Chen Fan was sitting?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Mayor Tong knows Chen Fan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people turned their heads to look behind them in confusion, and were suddenly startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where's Chen Fan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was just here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kid couldn't have snuck out, could he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, these young people...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan had indeed taken the opportunity to use the restroom as an excuse to try to sneak away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he felt this kind of meeting was meaningless to him, a complete waste of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had come today just to sign in, and basically had nothing else to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, before he could get into the elevator, someone called out to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Chen, Mr. Chen, please wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man in a suit quickly caught up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan recognized this guy, he seemed to have entered with Mayor Tong earlier, probably his secretary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is something the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Chen, are you leaving?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled, \"There's an urgent matter at the company, I need to go back for a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary smiled wryly, \"I'm afraid you can't leave for now, Mayor Tong said he wants to meet with you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meet me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was stunned, \"A private meeting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Mr. Chen, please come with me. After the meeting ends, Mayor Tong will come to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was bewildered, his current self had no connection with Tong Haoran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did he want to see him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be because of Tong Yao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had Tong Yao told her father about him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That big mouth wouldn't, would she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, Chen Fan knew he couldn't leave for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed the secretary to a reception room upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary poured Chen Fan a cup of tea, then said Mayor Tong would be here shortly, and left the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan sat on the sofa without moving around casually, after all this wasn't an ordinary place, if anything went missing, it would be hard to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finished his second cup of tea, the door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary accompanied Tong Haoran in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan quickly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mayor Tong, this is Mr. Chen Fan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, sit, make yourself comfortable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Haoran waved his hand, indicating Chen Fan shouldn't stand on ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked over and sat on the sofa opposite Chen Fan, his expression visibly tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems the situation in Yunhai lately has left him somewhat exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Li, you can go out first. Move that meeting to the afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the secretary left, Tong Haoran finally looked up at Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've long heard that Yunhai has produced an extraordinary young business genius, and seeing you today, Mr. Chen, you're even younger than I imagined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan leaned forward slightly, about to say some pleasantries, when Tong Haoran suddenly added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder my Yaoyao would hang out with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan's expression froze, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't quite figure out Tong Haoran's angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did he mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he meeting me specially because his daughter knows me, to see what kind of person I am?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or is it because of his daughter that he wants to learn more about me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Fan not speaking, Tong Haoran suddenly smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need to be nervous. The reason I wanted to meet with you privately today is just to chat casually, after all you are now quite a famous entrepreneur in all of Yunhai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, my daughter has very high standards, she rarely admires her peers, but she's been lavish with praise for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also wanted to see what kind of young man could impress my daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan understood, so today was just an ordinary meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's good then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan relaxed a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hesitating for a moment, he smiled and said: \"Miss Tong... has a lot of personality, and is very interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Haoran nodded, picked up the teapot and poured tea for Chen Fan first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was startled, and hurriedly raised his teacup, putting on an expression of being flattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yaoyao, this child, her mother and I have rarely had time to accompany her since she was young, so it's led to this girl's personality being... not very easy to get along with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fact that you can become friends with her shows that you truly have some real ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That band performance you put on a while back was quite interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was startled and hurriedly explained: \"That... that was just kids messing around, I was also forced into it by them...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter needed to be explained clearly, it was your daughter who forced me to participate, don't make it seem like I'm leading your daughter astray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Haoran stared at Chen Fan, his expression somewhat playful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard that you acquired most of the Zhao family group's assets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had just been making small talk, and suddenly the topic took a sharp turn, dropping a bombshell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan hadn't even reacted yet, and his expression froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was truly the art of leadership speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden thunderclap in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving you completely unable to predict what he's really trying to do.\u003C\u002Fp>",1414,"2026-06-05T15:07:00.403Z",1,"novelbin.me","4a3dfc36a2054dabf56d4151ef2670b5c8170d7457d505bf1ed377f91bf55b83","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-663","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-661",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]