Reborn not to be a simp, the school beauty's whole family goes crazy

Through our recent time together.

Chu Mengran knew quite a bit about Chen Dong's best friend and childhood friend.

He doesn't care about anything normally, but when it comes to anything related to food, he gets all excited.

Chu Mengran said with a smile, "Guo Miao really can't study seriously like this."

"When you're hungry, who can concentrate?"

"In that case, let's eat first. We'll need energy to continue studying."

Chen Dong nodded and said, "Okay. What would you like to eat?"

"I was thinking that the braised pork and steamed fish we had last time were pretty good, what do you guys think?"

Chu Mengran blushed slightly and said somewhat shyly, "Wouldn't that be too wasteful?"

"Anything is fine, just something to fill your stomach, no need to be too picky."

Chen Dong quickly waved his hand and said with a smile, "It's nothing, Mengran, don't worry about it."

"It's just a meal, it won't cost much."

"Besides, we need to eat well every now and then to be more motivated to improve our grades, so don't worry about that."

Guo Miao, who was standing to the side, nodded vigorously, completely agreeing with Chen Dong's words.

After saying that, Chen Dong called Guo Miao to go to the window to get their food.

Upon hearing this, Guo Miao's face immediately lit up with joy, and he stood up immediately.

Guo Miao even muttered, "Ah, finally we can eat! I've been craving food so much."

Chu Mengran smiled and stood up, following them toward the window.

Reaching the window, Chen Dong said to the cook inside, "Master, give me three servings of braised pork, three servings of steamed fish, one serving of vegetables, three servings of rice, and three servings of soup. Thank you."

The cafeteria worker skillfully served the food while replying, "Okay, that's 7.2 yuan in total, student."

After paying, Chen Dong, Guo Miao, and Chu Mengran carried the food on the tray.

I walked back carefully, afraid of spilling the food.

Back in their previous positions, they first set the tray aside.

Then the three of them worked together to tidy up the books, pens, and other items on the table and arrange them neatly.

Then he pulled the tray over and placed it in front of him.

As soon as the three sat down, they began chatting and laughing.

Looking at the food in front of him, Chen Dong said with anticipation, "This braised pork looks so tempting, and it smells amazing, it must taste really good."

"I can't wait to try it."

Chu Mengran smiled and chimed in, "Yes, this steamed fish looks especially fresh. It seems the cafeteria chefs' skills are getting better and better."

Food cooked in a small wok is definitely tastier than food cooked in a large pot.

Guo Miao muttered to himself.

Then, Guo Miao couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks and wave them in the air.

Guo Miao said excitedly, "Then I have to try it right away. I can't even stand the smell. My stomach is already protesting."

As he spoke, he picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in his mouth.

Shen Yue was still lost in her own thoughts.

But Chen Dong's familiar, cheerful voice reached her ears.

As if struck by something, she slowly raised her head and glanced in the direction of the sound.

At that moment, Shen Yue felt as if a bottle of mixed emotions had been spilled in her heart, and all sorts of complicated feelings surged up at once.

Seeing Chen Dong and Chu Mengran chatting and laughing deeply pierced her heart.

This made Shen Yue feel a strange sense of regret.

She remembered how Chen Dong had once fawned over her and tried every means to make her happy.

But she always maintained a cold and aloof demeanor, rejecting his kindness with utmost indifference.

Just then, Wang Xia, Yu Juan, and Hu Yanghui also looked around the cafeteria and found Shen Yue.

When Wang Xia saw Shen Yue's distraught appearance, she quickly walked over to her side.

Wang Xia asked with a worried expression, "Yueyue, what's wrong? Why are you standing here in a daze?"

"Did something happen? Don't scare us."

Yu Juan quickly came over and said, "Yes, Yueyue, you look like something's wrong."

"Don't keep it to yourself. Just say what's wrong, and we'll figure it out together."

“You’ve been like this all afternoon, we were so worried.”

Shen Yue shook her head slightly, her voice very low, carrying a hint of weariness and helplessness, and replied, "It's nothing, don't worry about it."

"I'm just a little tired, so I'm just sitting here to rest for a bit."

Hu Yanghui watched Shen Yue from the side, feeling extremely sorry for her.

He quickly looked around and then said ingratiatingly, "Yueyue, you haven't had dinner yet, have you?"

"Look at you, you need to eat something to replenish your energy."

"I'll get you a serving. Just tell me what you'd like to eat."

Shen Yue wasn't really in the mood to get food, but after hearing what Hu Yanghui said, she nodded and didn't refuse.

After receiving a response, Hu Yanghui immediately ran to the window.

Hu Yanghui said to the cafeteria worker, "Sir, give me two spoonfuls of vegetables, one spoonful of meat, and a bowl of rice, thank you."

A short while later, Hu Yanghui brought over the food he had prepared and placed it in front of Shen Yue.

Hu Yanghui said with a smile, "Yueyue, eat some while it's hot, even just a little bit will do."

After that, Wang Xia and Yu Juan left to get their food.

Not long after, the two returned with their food and sat down next to Shen Yue to eat with her.

Hu Yanghui silently took out two steamed buns from his pocket, sat down beside him, and slowly ate them.

His eyes would occasionally glance at Shen Yue, his gaze filled with concern and heartache.

He felt he would rush to help Shen Yue at any time if she needed anything.

Shen Yue didn't have a very good appetite; she just picked up her chopsticks and ate her food in small, sporadic bites.

The food tasted like wax to her mouth, with no flavor whatsoever.

Her ears, however, couldn't help but listen to the laughter and chatter between Chen Dong and Chu Mengran.

The laughter and chatter were like needles, constantly pricking her heart, making her feel increasingly remorseful.

Shen Yue thought to herself: I should have been the one chatting and laughing with Chen Dong, and I should have been the one Chen Dong was trying to please.

What was I thinking before?

I think I was really wrong, terribly wrong.

During the three years that Chen Dong pursued me, he was so attentive and kind to me, so why was I so aloof?

I always ignored him, feeling that he was unworthy of me in every way.

Now look at her compared to Chen Dong.

It seems that the so-called "white moonlight" I like isn't so great after all.

What am I missing?

With a mix of regret and complicated feelings, Shen Yue forced herself to finish her meal.