[{"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-253":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},1470385,1918,"Chapter 253: Episode 115: Stopping Yen Zhengjin from Smashing the Shop, The Madness of Xiaowu and Jiang Xian","reborn-instead-of-chasing-the-school-beauty-i-ch-chapter-253",253,"\u003Cp>The woman before him was indeed the mother who gave birth to him and raised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at this moment, Zhang Honglei was more concerned about his own face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his heart, there was nothing more important than face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had worked so hard for so long to maintain the image of a rich young master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It couldn't be ruined no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as his mother hadn't yet revealed she was his mother, there was still time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stood up with considerable presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's talk outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That demeanor, as if talking to a stranger, made Wu Qingxian's heart uncomfortably sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, she stepped outside the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhang Honglei came out, he breathed a huge sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank goodness, nobody discovered she was his mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, where's the money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he come out than Zhang Honglei was asking about money, completely unconcerned and indifferent to questions like whether his mom felt hot or why she had come here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here you go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking out an envelope, she felt an inexplicable sadness in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Zhang Honglei also noticed Li Zhiyan standing behind Wu Qingxian, which startled him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was Li Zhiyan doing appearing so suddenly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was he standing so close to his own mother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he exposed him, would he completely lose his image as a rich young master in the eyes of his classmates?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it seemed Li Zhiyan wasn't interested in exposing him, which allowed Zhang Honglei to fully relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking the envelope, Zhang Honglei seemed to lose even the inclination to talk to Wu Qingxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, Mom, you should get back to work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After mumbling the words, he swaggered back to the classroom with the envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The envious and jealous looks of his classmates were incredibly satisfying to Zhang Honglei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He revelled in the feeling of all his classmates' attention fixed on him, satisfying his vanity immensely. It felt great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to his seat, some of the boys in the dorm expressed their envy: \"You really are a second-generation rich, was that your mom just now? She's so beautiful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But her clothes are so old, she doesn't look like a lady from a wealthy family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls nearby pricked up their ears to listen to Zhang Honglei's conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There had been rumors before that Zhang Honglei was a faux rich second generation, but today, someone from his family came to give him five thousand yuan just for shoes, which must mean it's true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Honglei felt a bead of sweat on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today his mother had truly embarrassed him, wearing such old clothes to the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's not my mom, she's just a housekeeper in our family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did everyone understand the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Honglei's vanity was once again greatly satisfied; having a housekeeper come to bring him money made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really had crisis management skills...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unbeknownst to him, in the groove under the table, a small recording pen was clearly recording everything he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was time for class, Li Zhiyan followed Wu Qingxian, feeling her dejection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could understand why; having such a son would naturally cause heartache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Yan, you should go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Class is starting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the loss in Wu Auntie's voice, Li Zhiyan naturally couldn't just leave casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to offer some comfort to Wu Auntie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu Auntie, let me walk you to your electric scooter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good son...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qingxian noticed that Li Zhiyan treated her with much more consideration and seriousness than her own son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he regarded her as a very important person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu Auntie, do you really want me as your son that much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, son, call me Mom and make me happy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just indulge your fantasy for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, Li Zhiyan was unwilling to joke around with Wu Qingxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wu Auntie's mood was obviously not good right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he called out, \"Mom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, good son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qingxian grasped Li Zhiyan's hand, her thoughts drifting to the disdainful look her own son had given her when he saw her qipao earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He obviously disdained her for wearing old clothes and embarrassing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking hand in hand to the electric scooter,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qingxian touched Li Zhiyan's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Son, don't escort me any further; your mom is going back now. Make sure you study hard at school, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, Wu Auntie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhiyan could joke and call her \"Mom\" for a moment, but he feared Wu Auntie might take it too seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that happened, things could get complicated later on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he quite liked calling Aunt Fang \"Mom\" and would do so in the bedroom, it was because Aunt Fang was joking with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wu Auntie really wanted to recognize him as her godson...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right, give your mom a hug.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Qingxian, somewhat reluctant to part with Li Zhiyan, opened her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhiyan bowed his head and gave Wu Auntie a tight hug, feeling her embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered softly, \"Wu Auntie, don't worry too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll come to spend time with you often.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, good son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After kissing Li Zhiyan's face, leaving a lipstick mark, she considered they were at school,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and helped Li Zhiyan wipe off the mark.\u003C\u002Fp>",877,"2026-06-06T03:01:05.516Z",1,"novelbin.me","15709fc0f4a029c20c7462fd52bb8b075d6b0f42ff8cf0b48a7da97e7e84f795","reborn-instead-of-chasing-the-school-beauty-i-ch-chapter-254","reborn-instead-of-chasing-the-school-beauty-i-ch-chapter-252",1617,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-instead-of-chasing-the-school-beauty-i-ch-cover.jpg"]