novelraw Chapter 425 : Practice is the Sole Criterion for Testing Truth
Chapter 425 : Practice is the Sole Criterion for Testing Truth
Chapter 425: Practice is the Sole Criterion for Testing Truth
"Well done, Guo-zi. You've made it big now, talking about breaking people's legs. Your old cow is flying a plane, you've really risen to the sky."
"Go ahead then. That guy's in the detention center."
Guo Shuai chuckled.
"I'm just joking with you, Brother Fan. In broad daylight, do you think I'd really go to the detention center to cripple him?"
He glanced to the side and grinned at Gao Xiaohu.
Gao Xiaohu immediately shuddered in fear and quickly averted his gaze.
He felt that Guo Shuai's tone just now didn't sound like he was joking at all.
"Who's this little brother?"
Chen Fan: "Ruochu's younger cousin."
"Haha, so he's one of our own."
Guo Shuai enthusiastically approached him and took the initiative to shake his hand.
"No wonder you're sister-in-law's relative, strong genes, looking so handsome it's unfair."
"Little brother, want a Huazi cigarette?"
Gao Xiaohu: "..."
He couldn't keep up with this guy's pace at all.
Chen Fan sighed: "What are you doing? He's still in school."
"So what if he's in school?" Guo Shuai scoffed: "I was already sneaking smokes when I was in high school."
"Brother Fan, remember that summer vacation? We secretly watched Teacher Mutou Ran's human body art lessons at my place and stole my dad's cigarettes."
"Heh, my mom came back just then, and I was so scared I almost stuffed the cigarette into my pants."
Chen Fan laughed and scolded: "Get lost. I didn't smoke. That was you."
"Right, right, you were smarter. You immediately took out the disc and hid it, otherwise my mom might have wondered what unspeakable things we two guys were doing in the room with the curtains closed."
Chen Fan: "..."
Guo-zi, you're going to lose me as a good brother if you keep this up.
Gao Xiaohu seemed to be stirred by these words, feeling a sense of camaraderie among adolescent boys, and couldn't help but smirk.
But he still pretended to be cool and snorted.
"You two old fogies, who still watches Mutou Ran nowadays? We all watch Maria Takagi."
"High math? What high math?"
Guo Shuai looked confused and turned to Chen Fan.
"Is this kid studying so hard? Watching high-level math at home all day?"
Gao Xiaohu was speechless.
"Country bumpkin, Maria Takagi is this year's hottest female teacher."
"How come I've never heard of her?"
Guo Shuai looked bewildered and turned to Chen Fan.
Chen Fan also shook his head.
He didn't usually pay attention to such things.
The only memories he had were of knowing Teacher Mutou, Teacher Iijima Ai, Teacher Hatano Yui, Teacher Aoi, Teacher Matsushima, and Teacher Mikami... and so on.
Just a few dozen teachers, that's all.
Gao Xiaohu suddenly felt a sense of superiority and looked at Chen Fan and Guo Shuai with disdain.
"Maria Takagi is this year's only five-star teacher voted by fans."
"Ah? Is there such a thing?"
Guo Shuai scratched his head embarrassedly and cleverly changed the subject.
"But that's not important. No matter how important theoretical study is, can it be as important as practical experience?"
"Little brother, have you dated before? Have you touched a woman? Have you kissed?"
These words made Gao Xiaohu's face turn red again.
"Damn, you're kidding me."
Guo Shuai seemed to have discovered a new world.
"I can't believe there are still such pure boys these days, tsk tsk, a rare species indeed."
Guo Shuai patted the other's shoulder with the air of an experienced person.
"Little brother, you still need to work harder. When I was your age, I had already gone through several girls."
Chen Fan held back his laughter.
He remembered that throughout high school, Guo Shuai had never dated anyone.
He had a secret crush on a girl named Li Na, and when he finally mustered the courage to confess to her, he was gently rejected.
"What are you guys talking about?"
At this moment, Su Ruochu and Miaomiao came out of the store after finishing their shopping. Seeing the three chatting happily together, they couldn't help but ask with a smile.
Guo Shuai immediately shook his head.
"Nothing much, we're just passing on some experienced advice to him."
He patted Gao Xiaohu's shoulder again.
"Remember, little brother, practice is the sole criterion for testing truth."
"No matter how well you learn the theory, it's useless without practice."
Su Ruochu, not understanding the context, encouraged with a smile.
"Xiaohu, you only have one year left, you must work hard, okay?"
Gao Xiaohu: "..."
Cousin, you have no idea what these two old perverts are really talking about.
Chen Fan asked with a smile: "How was it? Did you find anything you like? Do you want to continue looking further ahead?"
Su Ruochu shook her head, "I don't have anything I want to buy, I want to pick out a set of clothes for you."
Chen Fan smiled, "No need for me. I can wear anything."
Su Ruochu glared at Chen Fan, "Fine if you don't want to buy. I'll buy one for my cousin."
Accompanying girls while shopping is actually a form of practice for men.
Chen Fan had accumulated enough experience in this matter in his previous life.
Whenever girls ask questions like "Does this look good on me?" or "Will I look fat in this?", they are often not seeking your opinion, but your agreement.
At times like these, you just need to nod in agreement and throw in a few compliments.
Su Ruochu bought a set of clothes for Chen Fan, and when she was buying for Gao Xiaohu, he seemed a bit embarrassed.
"Cousin, I don't need it. I have clothes at home."
"What? You think the clothes your cousin buys are too cheap? You don't want to wear them?"
Gao Xiaohu waved his hands repeatedly, "I... I didn't mean that."
"Then take them."
Gao Xiaohu was actually very happy inside.
These were chosen by his cousin for him after all.
But when he saw that Chen Fan was the one paying in the end, he felt a bit depressed.
Meanwhile, Miaomiao bought two dresses and a set of sportswear for Guo Shuai.
After shopping, the group discussed where to go next.
Guo Shuai suggested going to watch a movie, but Miaomiao said there weren't any good movies recently.
Seeing that Su Ruochu's face was already covered in sweat, Chen Fan smiled and said, "Let's find a cold drink shop first, sit down and cool off, then slowly think about where to go next."
Gao Xiaohu volunteered, "I know there's a new cold drink shop that just opened on the second floor of the mall ahead. My classmates and I often go there to eat."
No one objected, so they followed Gao Xiaohu forward.
Passing by the Xinhua Bookstore, Chen Fan pointed inside with a smile.
"In the past, I often used to read books alone inside on weekends to enjoy the air conditioning."
"A few times I ran into you coming here to buy materials, and I secretly observed you for half a day."
Su Ruochu's cheeks turned red, and she lightly spat.
"Shameless."
"Miss Su Ruochu, you can't say that. This is called having an eye for discovering beauty."
"You're so beautiful, can't people look at you?"
Gao Xiaohu, listening to these words on the side, couldn't help but look disgusted.
This guy is all smooth talk and sweet words, no wonder cousin was deceived by him.
Arriving at the second floor of the mall, Guo Shuai said with some surprise: "I remember there used to be a bookstore here, right?"
Gao Xiaohu scoffed disdainfully: "The bookstore closed long ago. That's ancient history now."
Guo Shuai shook his head regretfully and whispered to Chen Fan.
"What a pity. I bought that 'A Bin' book from here back then."
"Ah, I'll never find that feeling again of hiding under the covers with a flashlight, burning the midnight oil."
Miaomiao couldn't help but ask curiously: "Who's A Bin?"
Guo Shuai grinned awkwardly.
Seeing the two girls looking at him, Chen Fan shrugged with a smile.
"A guy who didn't study well and liked to help his landlord move things."
"What are you talking about? I don't understand at all."
Su Ruochu and Miaomiao had question marks all over their faces.
Guo Shuai gave a look that said 'it can only be understood, not explained'.
The next second, the four of them heard Gao Xiaohu's voice from inside the shop.
"Sister, why are you here?"
"Damn, what are you guys doing?"