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

He hesitated to approach the chickens, as if they were some kind of monster.

Jia Fang sighed helplessly and said, "Yueyue, we have to take good care of these chickens. We can sell their eggs later."

“We’re not well-off, and we’re counting on these chickens to supplement our income. Don’t look at us with such disdain.”

At noon, Shen Yue sat dejectedly at the simple dining table.

On the table lay a simple, almost meager meal: coarse rice, each grain distinct, with no texture whatsoever.

Homemade pickled vegetables are so salty they're almost bitter; only the strong salty taste assaults the taste buds.

There was also a bowl of stir-fried greens with very little oil; the greens were stir-fried until they were a bit yellow and lay wilted in the bowl.

"Mom, it's the same thing every day, I'm so tired of it."

Shen Yue looked at the food, her brows furrowed even deeper, her lips pursed, and her face was full of reluctance.

Jia Fang was a little angry. She slammed her chopsticks down and said, "Yueyue, what's there to be picky about?"

"We're already very fortunate to have this much to eat. You have no idea how many people outside are starving."

"Don't take your good fortune for granted and keep thinking about those fancy things in the city."

Shen Yue pouted and stopped talking, but the dissatisfaction in her heart was like a balloon, growing bigger and bigger until it was about to burst.

In the afternoon, the village children gathered together, planning to go up the mountain to pick some wild fruits.

Shen Yue didn't want to go at first. She thought the mountain was dirty and not as fun as the parks in the city.

But seeing that everyone else had gone, I felt bored being home alone.

Having no other choice, I went along with them.

Once on the mountain, everyone ran around happily, like nimble little deer, searching for wild fruits.

Their laughter echoed through the verdant forest, and sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns on their bodies.

Shen Yue had no interest in anything else. She looked down at her mud-covered shoes and then at the simple surroundings.

She felt increasingly envious of Chen Dong and Chu Mengran's carefree and easygoing lifestyle.

Although Shen Yue didn't know whether Chen Dong had actually gone anywhere with Chu Mengran, judging from Chen Dong's past experiences of trying to please her,

Shen Yue guessed it pretty accurately.

"Look how fresh these wild fruits are, they must taste delicious."

One of my friends said excitedly, holding a handful of bright red wild berries in his hands, his face beaming with the joy of a harvest.

"Yes, pick some to take home for your family to try."

Another friend responded, their eyes sparkling with anticipation for sharing with their family.

Shen Yue snorted and said, "What's so fun about this? It's much more interesting to stroll around the city."

Her voice was as cold as the mountain wind, instantly extinguishing the enthusiasm of her friends.

The other children looked at her curiously. One little girl blinked and said innocently, "Yueyue, didn't you used to play with us on the mountain when you were little?"

Why is this such a downer?

Shen Yue scoffed, "You don't understand."

She thought to herself, "How can you possibly understand my life in the city?"

"Those upscale shopping malls, exquisite restaurants, and Chen Dong's meticulous care are nothing compared to this place; it's like heaven and earth."

In the evening, Shen Yue dragged her tired body home.

As soon as she entered the yard, she saw her father, Shen Changgui, repairing farm tools, the smell of rust filling the air.

"Yueyue, you're back! How was your day?"

Shen Changgui looked up and asked with concern, but his hands didn't stop moving.

"That's it."

Shen Yue gave a perfunctory answer, her eyes drifting elsewhere, her face full of impatience.

Shen Changgui looked at his daughter and felt that she seemed to have something on her mind, but he also knew his daughter's temperament well.

Shen Changgui opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't ask any more questions. He just sighed softly and continued with his work.

That night, Shen Yue lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

The night outside the window was as dark as ink, with only the occasional bark of a dog.

Images of Chen Dong and Chu Mengran's potential happiness kept flashing through her mind.

They strolled hand in hand in the sunset.

Laugh on the beach and enjoy delicious food in a cozy restaurant.

Shopping in malls, playing in amusement parks, and so on.

Yet here I am, living such an ordinary and uninteresting life in this dilapidated rural area.

Every day I'm either surrounded by chaos and stagnation or eating simple, mundane meals.

"Chen Dong, why are you so cold to me now?"

"Is it because that bitch Chu Mengran looks innocent and is easier to get? Or have you completely stopped loving me?"

Shen Yue silently asked herself this question, tears streaming down her face and soaking her pillow.

Meanwhile, Chen Dong and Chu Mengran, who were far away by the sea, found a small seaside restaurant after getting tired of walking along the beach.

Inside the restaurant, the lights were as soft as the hazy moonlight, and gentle music flowed slowly through the air like a babbling brook.

The table was laden with all sorts of seafood delicacies.

The fresh shrimp are all crystal clear, as if they just jumped out of the sea.

The crabs were plump and juicy, their shells a bright red, and their roe so full it seemed about to overflow.

The fresh sea fish, after being steamed, has a jade-like flesh that melts in your mouth.

There's also exquisite crab congee, steaming hot and exuding a rich, fresh aroma.

Chen Dong looked at Chu Mengran tenderly, his eyes full of love, and said, "Mengran, you had a lot of fun today, eat more."

Chu Mengran smiled and nodded, picked up her chopsticks and began to savor the food, enjoying every bite with satisfaction: "Chen Dong, it's really delicious, you should eat too."

They enjoyed the food in a warm and pleasant atmosphere, laughing and chatting all the while.

But Shen Yue was alone in the darkness of Sanxi Village, shrouded in loneliness and loss.

The surroundings were eerily silent, except for her suppressed sobs.

Shen Yue was filled with resentment: "Is this how my fate is supposed to be? Why am I so unlucky to have met a man like Chen Dong who won't give in to my whims?"

She bit the blanket, her resentment towards Chen Dong growing ever deeper.

They hate that Chen Dong didn't lick their boots enough, that he didn't lick them thoroughly enough, and that he didn't lick them for long enough!

Ironically, when Chen Dong stopped fawning over him like a sycophant, he started fawning over Chen Dong instead.

As Shen Yue recalled those scenes, her teeth chattered, as if she wanted to vent all her grievances and dissatisfaction on the innocent blanket.

Meanwhile, after finishing their meal, Chen Dong and Chu Mengran took a walk hand in hand along the beach.

The sea breeze gently blew by, lifting the hem of their clothes, and the waves gently lapped against the shore, as if playing a love song for them.

"Mengran, you are the kindest, purest and most lovely girl I have ever met."

Chen Dong spoke sincerely, stopping in his tracks to look directly at Chu Mengran, his eyes filled with a deep affection that seemed to overwhelm anyone.

Chu Mengran raised her head, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Chen Dong.

She smiled slightly and replied, "Chen Dong, you are the gentlest, most handsome, and most considerate boy I have ever met."