[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-instead-of-chasing-the-school-beauty-i-ch":3,"chapter-reborn-instead-of-chasing-the-school-beauty-i-ch-reborn-instead-of-chasing-the-school-beauty-i-ch-chapter-1165":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Reborn: Instead of Chasing the School Beauty, I Chased Her Mother",{"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},1471497,1918,"Chapter 1165: 327 and Shen Xinrong's secret meeting was discovered by Zhou Rongrong, opening a new world inside_2","reborn-instead-of-chasing-the-school-beauty-i-ch-chapter-1165",1165,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1165: 327 and Shen Xinrong’s secret meeting was discovered by Zhou Rongrong, opening a new world inside_2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yan, give Auntie a little more time to think about this, okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Auntie will give you an answer within a month’s time, is that alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhiyan knew this was Gu Wanzhou finally giving in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, she wouldn’t have said such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, Aunt Gu…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aunt Gu, let’s help each other, okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhiyan didn’t push Gu Wanzhou any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that he’d already waited half a year, so waiting another month wouldn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, after waking up in the hotel,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhiyan glanced at the sleeping Gu Wanzhou beside him and felt an invigorating sense of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time was 9:06 AM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous evening, at 6:09 PM, he’d woken up once,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but at that time, Gu Wanzhou was holding him tightly in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he didn’t get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Gu Wanzhou slowly opened her eyes, scanning the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of shyness overtook her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night was truly wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for that final step, Gu Wanzhou knew that if she agreed to take it,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she wouldn’t be able to hold back anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep down, however, Gu Wanzhou undoubtedly wanted to break all barriers with Li Zhiyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A month…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had to give him a clear answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yan, let’s go get ready for breakfast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in the hotel restaurant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhiyan and Gu Wanzhou chose the complimentary buffet and found a corner to sit down together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yan, Auntie wants to talk to you about us being together…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Gu Wanzhou’s face grew red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she was nearly 42 years old…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she still couldn’t help but blush about such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aunt Gu, are you saying you want to be with me right now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Wanzhou didn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she said softly, “Xiao Yan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Auntie does decide to be with you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You absolutely cannot tell anyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This could negatively impact your life…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And if someday you no longer like Auntie, we’ll part quietly, so it won’t cause any trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this was entirely within Li Zhiyan’s expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when Fang Zhiya was with him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she had said the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhiyan remembered it clearly in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I understand, Aunt Fang. Don’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, does this mean you are willing to be with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about we make it official today…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Wanzhou’s cheeks flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let Auntie consider it a little longer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed quickly, and Friday soon arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By evening,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhiyan arrived at the hospital and collected the recorded footage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the system’s instructions, the evidence was now fully gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll edit it after I get home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Driving a Mercedes S-class back home, he noticed Zhou Rongrong busy in the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhiyan walked up and gently hugged Zhou Rongrong,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then kissed her softly on the eyelid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, your son is back to keep you company.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, my dear boy, go sit down and wait for dinner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Rongrong was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her, the happiest days were Sundays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because on Sundays,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her son would come home to spend time with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay, Mom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Li Zhiyan hugged Zhou Rongrong tightly, resting his head on her shoulder, unwilling to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made Zhou Rongrong laugh and cry at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, you little mama’s boy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go wait for dinner; at this rate, I can’t even cook.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting his shoulder, Zhou Rongrong said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Li Zhiyan obediently go and sit by the dining table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Li Fuzhen stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mrs. Zhou.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Fuzhen greeted them in Mandarin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was dressed in a black business suit,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>exuding the cool elegance of a sophisticated mature woman. At 40 years old, Li Fuzhen’s skin was still exceptionally well-maintained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhiyan was determined to keep her at this state forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Li.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please, sit down; it’s just about dinner time. Join us for a meal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Fuzhen placed the gift worth tens of thousands she’d brought for Zhou Rongrong aside,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then sat down across from Li Zhiyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yan, I hope you don’t mind me coming over to mooch a meal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fluent Mandarin surprised Li Zhiyan greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chairman Li, I didn’t expect your Mandarin to be so good. Your learning ability is impressive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhiyan’s compliment made Li Fuzhen feel a little embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve been working hard recently, but I still don’t know enough…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, her words were peppered with bits of Korean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Li Zhiyan could see that Li Fuzhen was genuinely making an effort to fit into the lifestyle here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This isn’t the complete version, content is still being added. Delete this sentence and check back later!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It’s still lacking today. I’ll add the rest by around 1 AM; delete this line and refresh then]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Wanzhou’s face turned a little red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid—he’d never stopped wanting her to be with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Gu Wanzhou’s heart had always been unable to face her true feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But tonight, Yu Sisi had spoken with her, encouraging her to be with Li Zhiyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now, Gu Wanzhou was beginning to rethink things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yan, give Auntie a little more time to think about this, okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Auntie will give you an answer within a month’s time, is that alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhiyan knew this was Gu Wanzhou finally giving in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, she wouldn’t have said such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, Aunt Gu…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aunt Gu, let’s help each other, okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhiyan didn’t push Gu Wanzhou any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that he’d already waited half a year, so waiting another month wouldn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>",945,"2026-06-06T03:01:32.876Z",1,"novelbin.me","75c663abf87bcca85cffbaa9d6320b7b169e39d4cdb5ae6c3acb099e6a52f1ff","reborn-instead-of-chasing-the-school-beauty-i-ch-chapter-1166","reborn-instead-of-chasing-the-school-beauty-i-ch-chapter-1164",1617,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-instead-of-chasing-the-school-beauty-i-ch-cover.jpg"]