[{"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-98":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},1239552,1666,"Chapter 98 : Old Friends Reunite","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-98",98,"\u003Cp>Chapter 98: Old Friends Reunite\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a Shandong cuisine restaurant near the university town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan had been waiting in the window seat for half an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he did not feel bored, because he was fiddling with his cell phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, Chen Fan had looked down on the cell phones of this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, having been used to the smartphones twenty years later, playing with the current phones felt like going back to the primitive age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Fan found that he was completely wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since he bought a cell phone, he almost sent text messages to Su Ruochu every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He texted whenever he had time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a limit on the number of text messages in this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extra charges applied if the limit was exceeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Fan didn't care at all, even if he had to pay, he would still send the texts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day, it seemed like he and Su Ruochu had endless things to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this, Su Ruochu had even criticized Chen Fan, saying he was wasting money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time, Chen Fan would smile and humbly admit his mistake, but he never changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Su Ruochu had no way to deal with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Chen Fan was so fond of sending text messages was, firstly, in his previous life when he and Su Ruochu were in a passionate relationship, he rarely sent messages. Sometimes when Su Ruochu sent him a message, Chen Fan was playing games and chose to ignore it automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan wanted to make up for this regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second reason was that sending text messages allowed Chen Fan to find the feeling he had when he first went to university and first owned a cell phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still clearly remembered that in his previous life, just before going to university, his parents tightened their belts to buy him a second-hand Nokia phone for over 500 yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the phone had no internet or data, and could only send text messages and make calls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Fan was inseparable from it. When he had just started university, everyone almost sent endless text messages every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes they even shared jokes, blessings, and other messages. Thinking back now, it was indeed quite boring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the happiness back then was real, and he could never forget it for the rest of his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was reminiscing when someone pushed open the door and walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gaze quickly scanned the dining hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they waved excitedly in this direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, old Chen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan looked up at the person, suddenly grinning and waving back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guo Shuai! Over here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person Chen Fan was waiting for today was Guo Shuai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, the universities they attended were not too far apart. It took only about half an hour to go from Yunhai University to Guo Shuai's school by car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before, everyone was busy with military training, so they hadn't really been in touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Chen Fan didn't have a cell phone either. After buying a cell phone, he also didn't remember Guo Shuai's phone number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, they found each other through QQ online and arranged to meet up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai came running over with a big smile. Chen Fan stood up, and as old friends reunited, without wasting words, they shared a hug first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the hug, Guo Shuai immediately put on an exaggerated weird grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, it's been a while since we last met, but how did you become more handsome?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While pouring tea for this guy, Chen Fan said with a smile, \"Could you please stop saying such obvious nonsense in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Geez, not only have you become handsome, but your skin has also gotten thicker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and looked at Guo Shuai, his eyes filled with a nostalgic expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In high school, Guo Shuai was his only good friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not seeing this guy for three or four months, he really did miss him a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan called the server and casually ordered a few dishes from the menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please make it quick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan handed the menu to the other person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai stopped the server again, \"And a case of Laoshan beer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled, \"I still have classes in the afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai pursed his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, you can fool ignorant young girls with that talk, but not me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the last month of high school when you were cramming, you even dared to drink alcohol. Don't pretend in front of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan couldn't help but smile bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why do I feel like you've become darker? And it seems like you've bulked up quite a bit too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of this, Guo Shuai immediately became excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his arms and struck a bodybuilding pose for Chen Fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See? This is the result of three months of my hard work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan asked curiously, \"When did you become interested in fitness?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember back in high school, if you were asked to run a couple of steps in P.E. class, you'd slack off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai waved his hand, \"Don't even mention it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our crappy school didn't manage anyone at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just muddle through for three years, get an associate's degree, and you're considered qualified.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At a school like that, with teachers not caring and students not studying, everyone could only find their own interests to have fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the server brought out the first dish and then went to fetch a case of beer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They placed the bottle opener on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and said, \"Looks like you have a lot to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai opened a bottle of beer with a bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Less talk, let's have one first, let me see if your alcohol tolerance has improved since going to university.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan couldn't help but smile bitterly, and had to pour himself a full glass to clink with the other person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After downing it in one gulp, Guo Shuai wiped his mouth and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The school was crap, so I had to find something to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I joined a fitness club, heh heh, you wouldn't believe it, after going a few times, I really got into fitness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't there a famous quote? A man should lift weights!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan quipped, \"What kind of famous quote is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai scratched his head, \"I think it was said by George W. Bush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut the crap, why didn't you just say it was Arnold Schwarzenegger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two quickly finished the first bottle and each opened another, this time drinking at a slower pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai asked curiously, \"By the way, how are things between you and Su Ruochu? Are you two still together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled, \"Of course. This life, I'm not marrying anyone but her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awesome! Respect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai said with a smile, \"But I never noticed back in school that you were interested in Su Ruochu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When exactly did you start liking her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan thought about it seriously and answered, \"Probably in my previous life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn! Cut the crap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan asked, \"What about you? Are you still in touch with Li Na?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of Li Na, Guo Shuai's expression didn't change much. It seemed he had really moved on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We contacted each other a couple of times during military training, but after the semester started, everyone got busy with their own stuff, and we gradually drifted apart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I no longer have those kinds of feelings for her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan couldn't help but ask, \"So what's your situation now? Do you have a girlfriend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing up this topic immediately piqued Guo Shuai's interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put down his beer glass and leaned forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you, buddy, there's actually another reason why I got into fitness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's because I developed a crush on a girl, one who practices rhythmic gymnastics. That figure, those curves... tsk tsk, simply winding and curving endlessly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan mocked, \"You mean like a fried dough twist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Screw you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Shuai glared at him, \"I fell for her at first sight. I immediately started pursuing her, but she wouldn't even look at me properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know what she said to me at the time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan smiled and played along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did she say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She said I was a scrawny dog, too skinny and not her type.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She even told me to stay far away from her...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1410,"2026-06-05T15:06:40.702Z",1,"novelbin.me","9fa73331ef18bbcc7045383dfe6e215ea98c3876860a5efd25994b4697b351f5","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-340","reborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-chapter-339",761,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2000-starting-from-pursuing-the-pure-h-cover.jpg"]