[{"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-696":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},1239822,1666,"Chapter 696 : Private Meeting","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-696",696,"\u003Cp>Chapter 696: Private Meeting\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the day Chen Fan returned to Yunhai, Fang Ling couldn't wait to come and find him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed she was truly desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you want me to help you?\" Chen Fan asked, catching Fang Ling off guard with his first sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean? Didn't... didn't you say you would lend me money?\" she stammered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't want to lend me money anymore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan shook his head with a smile: \"That's not what I meant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm asking how you want me to help you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't your family owe the bank 60 million yuan? Is paying back this 60 million all you need to avoid marrying that rich second generation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Ling fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we pay back the 60 million, my family can temporarily solve the bank's problem, but as for the family business...\" She shook her head. \"Anyway, I don't care anymore. As for the rest, let them figure it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and said, \"I think you're considering this too simply.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If your family's problems aren't solved, I estimate your marriage issue will never be resolved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what do you suggest?\" Fang Ling asked, feeling a bit dejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you previously agree to the marriage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Ling's eyes immediately became evasive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I had no choice. After all, I'm part of the Fang family, I couldn't just...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan sighed, \"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Find some time for me to meet with your father. I'll talk to him and see if we can properly handle this problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Ling's eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have a solution?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled, \"Solutions are always thought up by people. We have to at least try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Ling felt a bit embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, you agreeing to lend me money is already a big help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan waved his hand: \"Let's not talk about that now. Go back and discuss with your father, see if we can arrange a time to meet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh... okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Ling stood up to leave. When she reached the door, she suddenly turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Fan, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and waved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing Fang Ling off, Chen Fan received a call from Guo Wendong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mayor's office called?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was a bit surprised: \"Did they say what it was about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They said if you have time tomorrow, the mayor would like to meet with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But they didn't say what it was about over the phone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was puzzled: \"Is there some big business conference tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. The mayor wants to meet you privately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A private meeting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan suddenly recalled his last meeting with Tong Haoran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A private meeting?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was his purpose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell them I'll be there on time tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up, Chen Fan fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this kind of invitation, although it was just a polite inquiry, he couldn't casually refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to go no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Fan couldn't understand why Mayor Tong wanted to see him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially remembering Mayor Tong's warning at the end of their last meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan felt somewhat helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a feeling this meeting wouldn't be about anything good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Chen Fan drove himself to the location mentioned in the phone call, without bringing a driver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting place wasn't some high-end club, nor was it at the city office, but a very ordinary leisure farmhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After parking his car at the entrance, Chen Fan curiously looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirming that this was indeed a very ordinary farmhouse, he became even more confused about the other party's intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why meet in a place like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't he afraid of being seen by someone with ulterior motives and having unfavorable rumors spread about him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Chen Fan was about to make a phone call, his gaze suddenly froze, and then he put down his phone, feeling a bit speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say, why are you here too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from him, Tong Yao was wearing a super short skirt, showing off her two snow-white long legs, looking youthful and vibrant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl was wearing a straw fisherman's hat on her head and was looking at Chen Fan with a bored expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why can't I be here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled as he approached her, \"Did your dad send you to receive me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else? You think just anyone has the privilege to have this young lady personally come out to welcome them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao turned and led the way in front, the two of them passing through a patch of tall bamboo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is this place?\" Chen Fan asked with a smile. \"I never knew Yunhai had such a leisurely place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop trying to pump me for information.\" Tong Yao glanced back at Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one meeting you today is my dad. I'm just responsible for showing you the way. I don't know anything else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However... this farmhouse belongs to my second uncle. My dad likes to come here to fish when he has nothing to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Chen Fan understood why they chose to meet here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really don't know why your dad wants to see me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao looked at Chen Fan and suddenly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seem very nervous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's interesting, this is the first time I've seen the great Mr. Chen show a nervous expression.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was speechless: \"Come on, that's Mayor Tong we're talking about. I have to handle this properly, don't I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao pursed her lips: \"Bootlicker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She led Chen Fan through the bamboo grove and came to a beautiful lakeside area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan then noticed that on one side of the lake, there were beautiful wooden cabins spaced at intervals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wooden plank path led directly across, with the small houses built over the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed a good place for leisure fishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao led Chen Fan up to one of the small wooden cabins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, Chen Fan could see a middle-aged man sitting there wearing casual clothes and a sun hat, leisurely fishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to him stood a young man in a suit, fiddling with tea utensils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they approached, Tong Yao called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, I've brought him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man turned around, and it was indeed Mayor Tong Haoran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You girl, can't you be a little quieter? You've scared away all my fish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao muttered boredly, \"You've been fishing all morning and haven't caught a single one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Haoran wasn't angry and chuckled, pointing at Tong Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You girl, always exposing your old man's shortcomings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then stood up, took off his hat, and extended his hand to Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Chen. We meet again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan felt somewhat \"flattered\" and hurriedly went over to shake hands with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mayor Tong is in such a good mood. I really didn't expect Mayor Tong to ask to meet me in a place like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, I wanted to discuss some private matters with you today. Meeting in the office would be too formal. It's better to come out and do some fishing, drink some tea...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mayor Tong is right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing these two putting on airs, Tong Yao rolled her eyes again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Chen Fan too well and could see that he was deliberately acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Chen, do you know how to fish? Why don't you cast a line or two?\" Tong Haoran invited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan laughed, \"I used to fish with bamboo poles when I was young, but I can't say I'm skilled. I'm afraid I can't match Mayor Tong's level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, it's just for leisure, to relax a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Li, bring a rod for Mr. Chen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary immediately brought over a fishing rod. Chen Fan thanked him, then cast a line next to them. The two then sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao was originally curious about what they were going to discuss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she found that these two just sat there staring at their fishing rods without saying a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt utterly speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two, they weren't going to just sit there without saying anything, were they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had known, she wouldn't have come along today.\u003C\u002Fp>",1355,"2026-06-05T15:07:00.403Z",1,"novelbin.me","267448a1cde497d70df48753b61415fad5df509f6345f51356d4e7c3742fc7f2","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-697","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-695",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]