Rebirth at the Start: This Fate is Too Explosive!

Chapter 141 Ye Fan Says I'm Not a Woman

Su Luming gracefully chose to sit between counselors Jiang Fan and Ye Fan, her demeanor composed.

The other girls gradually loosened up as well. Some chose to sit next to their familiar friends, while others, with a little excitement, eyed the empty seats next to boys who looked pleasing to the eye or handsome.

Soon, the long table was filled with people, men and women sitting side by side, and the atmosphere immediately became lively.

It's time to offer sacrifices to the ancestral spirits.

She lowered her head, trying to find the most inconspicuous corner, and spotted the empty seat next to Liu Yunzhi, who was sitting on the edge and looked a bit simple and honest.

She had just carefully moved over and was about to sit down.

"ah!!!"

When Liu Yunzhi looked up, he was met up close by Xian Zuling's deliberately disguised, unusually dull and rough face and that conspicuous "big mole". Caught off guard, he gasped in fright and leaned back as if he had been pricked by a needle!

"Crash!" He and his chair tumbled to the ground, looking utterly disheveled.

The sudden change and the piercing sound instantly drew the attention of everyone at the table!

Everyone looked at Xian Zuling, who was frozen in place, and Liu Yunzhi, who had fallen to the ground.

Xian Zuling's face turned deathly pale in an instant, her body trembled slightly, and the immense embarrassment made her wish she could disappear immediately.

She could feel dozens of eyes on her, some surprised, some inquisitive, some sympathetic, and perhaps some undisguised disdain.

She stood there frozen like a stone statue, at a loss, not knowing where to sit, overwhelmed by an immense sense of loneliness.

Counselor Jiang Fan frowned, about to get up and invite Xian Zuling to sit in the empty seat between himself and Su Luming to ease the awkward situation.

Just then—

"Offering sacrifices to our ancestral spirits!"

Ye Fan's clear and calm voice broke the suffocating awkwardness. He beckoned to her and patted the empty seat next to him: "Don't just stand there, come sit here, it's spacious."

Xian Zuling suddenly raised his head and looked at Ye Fan.

A complex mix of emotions welled up in those clear eyes—gratitude, grievance, and above all, an unbelievable warmth.

She gave a soft "hmm," as if grasping at a straw, and quickly walked to Ye Fan's side, sat down in the spot he designated, and buried her head deeply.

Sitting on Ye Fan's other side was Li Yifeng, who was chatting enthusiastically with Liu Wanning, a girl next to him.

Li Yifeng glanced at the ancestral spirit without any particular reaction, then turned back to his "friendly conversation" with the girl next to him.

Ye Fan glanced at the long table and chuckled inwardly: These guys are quick on their feet. In just a short while, several boys were already chatting animatedly with the girls next to them.

Even before the barbecue was served, the aroma of hormones mingled with the smoke from the charcoal fire, filling the air.

After everyone was seated, Ye Fan stood up and clapped his hands crisply, attracting everyone's attention.

With a relaxed smile, he said loudly, "Dear classmates! Although this meeting was a last-minute decision, seeing everyone's enthusiastic response and orderly attendance shows that our class is a disciplined and obedient group! This is very good, a good sign!"

He changed the subject, turning his gaze to Jiang Fan: "Well then, according to the rules, let's first invite Teacher Jiang to say a few words! Let's give him a round of applause!"

"Wow—!" Thunderous applause erupted instantly, mixed with excited whistles from the boys.

Jiang Fan stood up with a smile and pressed his hands down to signal for quiet.

After the morning class meeting, he didn't have much to say, just some encouragement and expectations for the beginning of the semester: he hoped everyone would adapt to university life as soon as possible, help each other, cherish their time and study hard, etc.

Finally, he raised his glass and said with a smile, "Anyway, let's all eat and drink well tonight and have a good time! But please be mindful of your limits and don't get too drunk! Come on, let's have a toast!"

"Cheers!"

The chilled beer brought a refreshing coolness to the summer night, instantly igniting the atmosphere of the gathering.

Soon, the proprietress and her staff began serving the dishes.

Five sizzling, steaming plates of grilled fish were brought to the table, with small stoves underneath bubbling and simmering, filling the air with their aroma.

Following closely behind were tempting fried rice noodles, fragrant roasted chicken wings, and various other skewers... The long table was instantly filled with delicious food, making everyone's mouths water and their eyes light up.

As the grilled fish and fried rice noodles were served first, everyone's eyes lit up...

Food is the best social catalyst.

The boys instantly transformed into "gentlemen," attentively asking the girls around them what they wanted to eat and offering to help them get the food.

The floodgates of communication were opened, and it became unstoppable.

A guy with high emotional intelligence started talking about future plans: "Hey, classmate, what are your plans for the next four years of university? Graduate school? Civil service exam? Or do you want to get a job directly?" The conversation was light yet insightful.

Some were a bit too straightforward, asking, "Hey beautiful, what was your score on the college entrance exam? Did you date anyone in high school?" This would elicit either giggles from the girls next to them or an eye roll from them.

Ye Fan mainly spent time chatting with his advisor, Jiang Fan, and they laughed and talked.

Su Luming, who was sitting between the two, would occasionally join in the clinking of glasses and sip his beer.

On the long table, the whispers between the boys and girls gradually merged into a buzzing background sound, and the atmosphere became increasingly pleasant.

After a few rounds of drinks and downing the ice-cold beer, the boys started boasting louder, and their faces flushed with a slight intoxication.

Su Luming had just finished toasting Jiang Fan when he poured himself a full glass, then turned to Ye Fan with a slightly challenging tone: "Ye Fan, come on, let's have a private toast!"

Ye Fan raised an eyebrow, revealing a mischievous smile: "One more drink? That's no fun. Deep feelings mean down it in one gulp! I think we should drink three in a row to be true friendship!" He deliberately raised his voice.

"Huh?" Su Luming was stunned on the spot, a hint of panic flashing across his face.

What she feared most was this kind of "reckless" drinking style, and she quickly waved her hand: "No way! Drinking should be done slowly and steadily. Drinking contests are uncivilized! You can't bully us girls!"

Ye Fan teased her deliberately, saying in a serious tone, "There are no men and women at the dinner table! I didn't even consider you a woman!"

"Pfft!" Several boys around who heard this almost spat out their drinks.

Su Luming rolled her eyes in exasperation, immediately stood up, raised her glass, and addressed the entire class: "Classmates! Did you all hear that? Ye Fan said I'm not a woman! You all be the judge, am I, Su Luming, a woman or not?"

"Absolutely!"

"Of course!"

"Lu Ming, you're the most beautiful girl in our class!"

Led by Xu Bin, several boys who were a little tipsy immediately cheered him on, their shouts rising and falling.