Rebirth at the Start: This Fate is Too Explosive!

Chapter 369: Using PUA on Su Luming!

The gentle-looking Xu Ran walked up to Ye Fan's desk and said softly, "Class monitor, your fingers are so long and slender, they must be incredibly nimble. You'd be perfect for playing the piano! Join our piano club! I'll teach you!"

Ye Fan gave a slightly apologetic smile: "Xu Ran, thank you for the compliment. However, I really have no interest in the piano, I'm truly sorry."

Xu Ran was a little disappointed, but she nodded understandingly.

Wang Cheng, who was not far away, looked at Ye Fan, who was surrounded by a crowd, with a complicated expression.

She had intended to invite Ye Fan to join her dance club, but after seeing that Ye Fan had declined several invitations in succession, especially after Xu Ran was also politely declined, she quietly withdrew her steps.

Being rejected isn't the problem; the problem is that so many people keep asking her, and if she goes again, she might seem tactless or even annoying.

Joining the dance club wasn't her goal; she just wanted a legitimate reason to get closer to Ye Fan.

The girl kept her thoughts hidden in her heart, not daring to reveal them easily.

Unlike Wang Cheng's hesitation, Su Luming walked over confidently.

As the branch secretary of the Youth League, she and Ye Fan were not only classmates but also "work partners." Moreover, Ye Fan was quite a "hands-off" class monitor, pushing many specific tasks onto her.

"Ye Fan!" Su Luming said, hands on his hips, with a hint of complaint in his voice, "You're really making things easy for me as class monitor! You've dumped all the work on me!"

Ye Fan touched his nose and smiled somewhat roguishly: "The capable should do more, Secretary Su! This is the organization's trust in you and a way to train you!"

"Hmph!" Su Luming wasn't so easily fooled. "Then why were you so eager to compete with me during the election? Now, you're just sitting back and doing nothing!"

Ye Fan immediately adopted a serious expression: "You're mistaken! I'm arguing with you to unleash your potential! Look, can't I do these things myself? Why am I entrusting them to you? It's to train your organizational and coordination skills! Besides, I'm not completely ignoring you. If you encounter a problem you can't handle, or if someone needs to take the blame... oh no, I mean, if someone needs to step up and take responsibility, I'll definitely step in! Right? You should thank me for giving you so many opportunities to develop!"

His twisted logic left Su Luming completely bewildered.

She blinked, seemingly processing this "PUA" (manipulative tactics), then waved her hand: "Alright, alright, I can't argue with you. I came to formally invite you to join the Youth Volunteer Association! Contributing to society is so meaningful!"

Upon hearing the word "volunteer," Ye Fan shook his head vigorously, "No, no! Secretary Su, please spare me! I'm already a member of the martial arts club, my energy is limited, I can't be in two places at once!"

This reason is sufficient to dismiss Su Luming.

Seeing that he was genuinely uninterested, Su Luming had no choice but to give up and instead asked, "So, how many clubs have you joined?"

"Just one, the martial arts club," Ye Fan replied.

"I joined the Youth Volunteer Association and the Economics Society," Su Luming said.

"Oh, that's good, keep it up!" Ye Fan said, showing no interest whatsoever.

......

The morning classes have ended.

Ye Fan, Li Yifeng, Shi Kai, Xian Zuling, and Su Luming all rushed towards the cafeteria.

Xian Zuling was about to follow Su Luming to the window to order rice with toppings, as was her habit, when Ye Fan stopped them.

"Wait a minute," Ye Fan glanced at the small group of people around him, "With so many people, ordering rice bowls is boring. Let's go to the stir-fry section and order a few dishes to eat together!"

Although I had consulted the ancestral spirits before, times have changed.

So, Ye Fan led Li Yifeng and Shi Kai to the stir-fry window.

Li Yifeng insisted on paying, saying, "Let me pay, let me pay!"

Ye Fan swiftly grabbed his hand as he reached for his wallet, glanced at the stock screen on his phone that was probably still a sea of ​​red (losing money), and teased, "Come on, save your money and buy instant noodles to survive! Don't let me actually be right."

After saying that, he quickly paid 100 yuan and ordered four dishes and a soup: stir-fried beef with cilantro, braised chicken pieces, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, Mapo tofu, plus a meatball soup.

Li Yifeng, stung by this, exclaimed indignantly, "Damn it! Ye Fan, you jinx! If this really happens, I'll be relying on you for food from now on!"

"No problem! All you can eat!" Ye Fan agreed with a smile.

The five of them found a larger table and sat down.

Soon, the steaming hot dishes were served.

Since everyone was familiar with each other, the atmosphere was relaxed, and everyone started eating without being polite.

Su Luming was the most talkative, sharing anecdotes from the club and gossip about the teachers, exuding confidence and positivity in every gesture.

Ye Fan ate his meal while smiling and responding with a few words.

As they were talking, Ye Fan's phone rang.

He glanced at the screen—Qin Kun.

"Hello, Lao Qin?" Ye Fan pressed the answer button.

Qin Kun's cheerful voice came from the other end of the phone, essentially inviting him to get together that afternoon.

Ye Fan suddenly remembered that Qin Kun had made an appointment with him a few days ago when he was still at the ancestral home of Xianzuling, but he had forgotten about it because he was busy when he got back.

"This afternoon? No problem!" Ye Fan readily agreed. "I don't have classes this afternoon, I'll head over in a bit."

Hang up Qin Kun's phone.

With food still in his mouth, Li Yifeng asked indistinctly, "Old Ye, are you busy this afternoon?"

"Yeah, something came up," Ye Fan replied simply.

"Okay, then you go ahead and do your thing!" Li Yifeng nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

After lunch, the group parted ways.

Li Yifeng and Shi Kai went back to their dorm to catch up on sleep, arm in arm; Su Luming rushed to the student union office to help; Xian Zuling, carrying her books, quietly walked toward the library.

Stepping out of the cafeteria, the early autumn sun brought warmth.

Ye Fan quickened his pace and caught up with Xian Zuling: "Hey, just cook your own amount tonight. I'll be eating over there, so I probably won't be coming back for dinner."

Xian Zuling paused slightly, glanced at him sideways, and gave a soft "hmm" to indicate that she understood. Then, carrying the books, she continued walking towards the library, her figure quickly blending into the crowd on campus.

Ye Fan also took out his phone and sent a message to the driver, Lao Li.

......

On the banks of the Qinhuai River, they create private kitchens with their hands clasped together.

This was Ye Fan's first time setting foot here.

The detached courtyard is hidden behind high walls and greenery, with an unassuming entrance but a hidden gem inside.

The space design blends modern art exhibitions with Eastern Zen aesthetics, featuring dry landscape gardens, moss, and interplay of light and shadow to create an ultimate sense of tranquility and privacy, making it an ideal venue for high-end gatherings.

Pushing open the heavy wooden door of the private room, one finds it already filled with laughter and chatter.

Qin Kun, Fang Yu, Qin Fei, Wang Zhui, Lin Feng and several others were present.

"Hey! The main character's here!" Qin Kun was the first to stand up, smiling as he punched Ye Fan on the shoulder. His tone was filled with undisguised amazement and familiarity. "Damn! Old Ye! You've been hiding this well! So the Weiming App was made by your company? That's awesome! The whole school is watching your short videos now!"