Rebirth at the Start: This Fate is Too Explosive!

Chapter 47 A heartfelt conversation between two die-hard Argentine fans

Ye Fan picked up the soup bowl, took a sip, and his eyes immediately lit up:

"Mmm~ This soup is so delicious! The fragrance of dendrobium has been completely extracted."

Then he started eating without any hesitation, mumbling indistinctly:

"Sister Jing, what do you do for a living?"

"My sister runs an e-commerce business; she owns a small company, so her hours are quite flexible, and she can take care of her baby!"

Jian Jingli placed a piece of red fermented fish into Ye Fan's bowl. The bright red fermented fish looked particularly tempting under the light.

Ye Fan paused with his chopsticks—that's right! 2014 was the golden age of e-commerce's rapid development.

No wonder she's quite wealthy; back then, most people doing e-commerce were making money, and in the following years, online shopping gradually became part of people's daily lives.

He secretly admired Jian Jingli's business acumen; if she could seize the opportunity presented by the explosive growth of short videos and the rise of live-streaming e-commerce, her future would be limitless.

Thinking of the astonishing profits of those top livestreamers in my previous life, such as "San Yang" and "Li Jia Gou," they all made a fortune.

Li Gou could even say things like, "Where is it expensive? Look for the reasons within yourself! Has your salary increased over the years? Have you been working hard?"

Ye Fan gave a thumbs up and exclaimed in admiration:

"Wow! Sister Jing, you're amazing! You can earn money and cook so well, you're practically the role model for independent women in the new era!"

"It's not as exaggerated as you say~" Jian Jingli was amused by his exaggerated tone, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

She gently brushed a stray hair behind her ear, her eyes crinkling with tenderness under the lamplight.

Ye Fan continued:

"And Sister Jing is so beautiful, whoever marries you will be incredibly lucky!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly realized he had said the wrong thing—about Jian Jingli's failed marriage.

The air fell silent for a second.

Ye Fan quickly put down his chopsticks and said seriously:

"Sister Jing, this isn't your fault. It's that man's lack of discernment and his misfortune in having such a wonderful woman like you. You'll meet your true love in the future!"

Jian Jingli smiled unexpectedly and reached out to ruffle his hair:

"Why are you so nervous? Your sister isn't blaming you."

Her eyes were gentle yet firm:

"I'm doing quite well raising Xiaobao now, and besides, I still have you as my younger brother!"

Immediately afterwards, Jian Jingli placed a piece of ginger duck into Ye Fan's bowl and asked with concern:

"By the way, the results should be out in a few days. Do you have a good idea of ​​what you're planning to do? Which university are you going to apply to?"

Ye Fan slowly took a sip of soup, a faint smile playing on his lips:

"Sister Jing, didn't I already say I'd take Tsinghua or Peking University as my choice!"

"You're being cheeky again! You're not even telling the truth to your sister!" Jian Jingli glared at him reproachfully.

Ye Fan helplessly spread his hands and said:

"See? Nobody believes you when you tell the truth!"

He put down his chopsticks and said seriously:

"Actually, I wanted to go to Nanjing; the universities there are quite good."

"Jinling... is indeed a good place, the ancient capital of six dynasties, with a profound cultural heritage." Jian Jingli's eyes lit up.

She suddenly leaned closer and said mysteriously:

"Tell your sister as soon as the results come out, and I'll prepare a surprise gift for you."

.........

The two enjoyed their meal while chatting about all sorts of things.

Before we knew it, the clock had struck eight o'clock in the evening.

After cleaning up the dishes, they went to the balcony to drink tea and chat.

A gentle night breeze swept by, carrying the warmth unique to summer.

The tea set was laid out on the balcony, and Jian Jingli skillfully brewed Tieguanyin tea, the aroma of which slowly permeated the air.

"Hiss~"

Ye Fan took a sip of the clear tea and suddenly asked:

"Jingjie, do you watch the World Cup?"

Jian Jingli's eyes lit up:

"Look! But I mainly watch Argentina's games; I'm a die-hard Argentina fan!"

"Holy shit!"

Ye Fan was so excited he almost knocked over his teacup, and quickly reached out his hand:

"Sister Jing, we're kindred spirits! I'm an Argentina fan too!"

As he spoke, he reached out and shook hands with Jian Jingli to greet the fans. Their hands were still clasped together, and Ye Fan could feel the warmth from Jian Jingli's fingertips.

Jian Jingli also happily said:

"What a coincidence! First you saved me and my baby, and now we even like the same sports team. We're really destined for each other!"

Jian Jingli withdrew her hand and sighed softly:

Are you planning to watch the Argentina vs. Iran match at 3 AM? That match time is so inconvenient for domestic fans.

Ye Fan picked up his teacup and took a sip:

"Look! There's nothing we can do about it. This year's event is being held in South America, and Brazil is 12 hours ahead of us."

He added, as if remembering something:

"But the next World Cup in Russia will be much better, with only a 5-hour time difference. Watching the games then will be much more convenient for us!"

Jian Jingli rested her chin on her hand, gazing into the distance:

"I really hope I can watch the World Cup in our country at least once in my lifetime..."

The night breeze stirred her hair, which shimmered softly in the moonlight.

Ye Fan paused slightly in his hand holding the teacup.

He recalled that in his previous life, China had failed to host the World Cup until 2034, but at this moment he only whispered:

There will be opportunities in the future.

.......

After more than two hours of chatting.

This allowed Ye Fan to gain a deeper understanding of Jian Jingli—this seemingly gentle older sister was surprisingly passionate when talking about football. They discussed everything from Messi's technical characteristics to Barcelona's tactical system for the new season, finding themselves increasingly compatible as they talked.

The two also discussed the roster for next season for a long time.

Ye Fan deliberately brought up a topic:

"I think Barcelona will strengthen their attack next season, maybe they'll bring in Suarez!"

Jian Jingli shook her head and chuckled softly, her amber eyes flashing with disapproval in the moonlight:

"I think that's impossible! The club just spent a fortune on Neymar, why would they spend money again so soon? Besides, Suarez wasn't cheap..."

Ye Fan smiled without saying a word.

He clearly remembered that just a few days later at the World Cup, after Suarez's infamous "biting incident" resulted in a 10-match ban by FIFA, Barcelona still signed him for a record-breaking €80 million.

The subsequent dominant performance of the MSN duo proved the wisdom of this trade.

.......

Ye Fan glanced at his phone; it was nearly midnight.

He put down his teacup, stood up, and said:

"Jing-jie, it's getting late, I won't bother you any longer! I'm going back to get ready to watch the game."

Before he could finish speaking, Jian Jingli grabbed his wrist:

"What's the big deal! My house is your house! You can watch the game here. We're both Argentina fans, so it'll be more exciting to watch together. The guest room has been empty, so I'll go change your sheets. You can just sleep here if you get sleepy."

Before Ye Fan could respond, Jian Jingli had already rushed towards the bedroom, her hair swaying gently behind her.

He watched her retreating figure, shook his head and chuckled softly—he said he was leaving only because he was worried about disturbing her rest.

A short while later.

Jian Jingli returned carrying the changed bed sheets, her hair still damp with a little sweat.

"Look, everything's ready. We can watch the game and have a late-night snack later. There's still some braised food I made last time in the fridge."

The moonlight outside the window gently spilled onto the floor.

Ye Fan suddenly realized that compared to watching the game alone at home, having such a caring older sister by his side would make this World Cup night even more unforgettable.

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