[{"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-8":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},1239273,1666,"Chapter 8 : The Promise with the Class Flower","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>Chapter 8: The Promise with the Class Flower\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan's eyes lit up immediately, nodding repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right! Absolutely true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you be my girlfriend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu was startled, not expecting Chen Fan to be so direct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, she couldn't help feeling her heart race and feeling flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What...what are you saying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She secretly glanced around, confirming no classmates were nearby, before speaking with a red face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Fan...I don't care if you're serious or joking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The college entrance exam is coming up soon...I won't date in high school, I hope you understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu hesitated and said in a low voice, \"In these last few days, I don't want to be disturbed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, I definitely won't disturb you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan nodded repeatedly, then changed the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then can I secretly like you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not allowed either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu stomped her foot with a red face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you have to pester me? Don't you have a girl you like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our school flower Lin Yuwi, don't you like girls with big chests and great figures like her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who the hell has been spreading those stupid rumors about me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan quickly raised his hand in an oath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I swear to God! How could I possibly like big-chested girls?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words left his mouth, Chen Fan froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crap, I think I misspoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Su Ruochu walked away expressionlessly on her bicycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan hurried to catch up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, I misspoke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, yours aren't small either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Fan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu stopped and glared at Chen Fan angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes shifted, and he quickly changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um...if you want me to stop bothering you, that's fine. But you have to agree to one condition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Su Ruochu took the bait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What condition?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan suggested with a smile, \"Before the college exam, I won't actively pursue you, but you have to allow me to walk you home after school every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu shook her head, her face red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That would cause misunderstandings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it's not that she dislikes me, she's just shy and doesn't want to be embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, then I'll change the condition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, if I write you notes, you can't ignore me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if I have questions I don't understand, you have to help me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This request didn't seem too excessive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu considered it, then nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan immediately took advantage and asked with a smile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then can I pursue you after the college exam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu frowned, \"After the exam, everyone will go their separate ways to different universities. What you're saying doesn't make sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if I get into the same university as you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu's expression froze, seeming conflicted, as if afraid her words might hurt Chen Fan's self-esteem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Fan was exceptionally determined, staring intently into Su Ruochu's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Ruochu, if I get into the same university as you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you be my girlfriend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu's little face was flushed red, her eyes averting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...you get in first, then we'll see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly rode away on her bicycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll definitely get in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan shouted with a smile from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, Li Jinqiu secretly opened her son's bedroom door and peeked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw Chen Fan sitting at his desk, studying diligently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a pleased smile, she quietly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear, haven't you noticed our son has changed a lot recently?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When he comes home at night, he doesn't watch TV anymore. After eating, he just studies in his room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye was smoking on the porch and nodded with a sigh after hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've noticed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, it's too bad there's less than a month until the college exam now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Jinqiu smiled reassuringly, \"As long as our son is willing to change, it's never too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose that's true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just a pity I can't really help our son much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've heard city kids these days all drink milk, saying it's good for the brain...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough. Every family has their own fortunes, don't dwell on it. Just put out that cigarette and go to sleep. It's so smelly, our son is still studying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianye quickly put out his cigarette, then waved away the smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After turning off the lights and lying in bed, the two were silent for a while before Chen Jianye's voice rang out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear, tomorrow when I get off work, I'll buy our son a carton of pure milk. Since our child is willing to work hard, we parents should do everything we can to support him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I'll go with what you say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai noticed Chen Fan had changed recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't joke and mess around with him anymore. Every day, whether in class or after, he was hunched over a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his interactions with Su Ruochu had also clearly decreased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn't he say he wanted to pursue her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he give up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai secretly told Chen Fan his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't seize the time now, once you get into college and she goes to the big city, you'll have no chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan just rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The emperor doesn't rush, only the eunuchs do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you know!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai immediately got flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I may not be good at studying, but when it comes to chasing girls, I leave you in the dust.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today I'll let you see for yourself who the real chick-magnet master is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At noon at the small restaurant outside, when Guo Shuai again pulled Chen Fan over to Su Ruochu and Li Na's table,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan immediately understood why this guy was even more impatient than himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was using Chen Fan as a shield so he could secretly get closer to Li Na.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't there an empty table over there? Why come to our table?\" Li Na muttered, pursing her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai smiled slyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's more delicious to eat together as classmates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan rubbed his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This idiot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, Guo Shuai has a question he wants to ask you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask me?\" Li Na seemed surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai took the opportunity to set down his tray and sit next to Li Na.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan sat down next to Su Ruochu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Su Ruochu kept her head down and didn't look at Chen Fan, she shifted her body away from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guo Shuai, what did you want to ask me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking quickly, Guo Shuai said, \"Actually, I just wanted to ask what university you're planning to apply to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"University?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Na was dazed, frowning as she mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My grades aren't good, but if I could get in, I'd want to study art in the south.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's great, with your nice figure, you'd look good dancing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Guo Shuai had an epiphany.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. The dance you did at the New Year's party last time left the deepest impression on me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Li Na said sweetly, \"I didn't know you had such good taste...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan gawked from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Guo Shuai is impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really has some smooth moves, already getting close to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then looking at his side, Su Ruochu kept her head down, eating in small bites, with no intention of initiating conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only had their relationship not grown closer, it seemed to have regressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan felt rather discouraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they were leaving after the meal, Guo Shuai called out,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, four cokes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four drank the cokes together as they walked back to school. Guo Shuai excitedly suggested,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, how about the four of us eat out for lunch every day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Na hadn't yet realized Guo Shuai's little scheme, thinking the guy was just trying to create opportunities for Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about you, Ruochu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu looked up, a bit embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Student council president, you can't be looking down on us poor students and refusing to eat with us, can you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai teased with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ruochu quickly explained, \"No, I...I didn't say that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll take that as you agreeing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately winked at Chen Fan after saying this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Fan just kept his head down, seeming deep in thought about something, completely missing Guo Shuai's hint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai was so annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched out his hand and shoved Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan abruptly looked up, a confused look at the three people before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, before the three could react, Chen Fan suddenly exclaimed excitedly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, why didn't I think of that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, let's go to White Birch Forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai was dragged away, dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Na was left looking at Su Ruochu curiously, asking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ruochu, did...you quarrel with Chen Fan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He seemed to be intentionally ignoring you just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1512,"2026-06-05T15:06:40.425Z",1,"novelbin.me","0dff653b8150d972a1aef81bd3c5f590be756786d2a8b4b13419d3d6cf57bfcf","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-9","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-7",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]