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

Chu Mengran's voice was as gentle as a sea breeze, carrying a hint of sweetness.

They enjoyed a romantic moment together on the beach under the moonlight.

The moonlight shone on them, outlining the contours of happiness.

Shen Yue could only wait for tomorrow in the solitude of Sanxi Village, not knowing whether tomorrow would be another boring and depressing day.

The next morning, Shen Yue was woken up by the roosters again.

Her face was full of fatigue and annoyance, and she had two big dark circles under her eyes, making her look like a panda that was exhausted.

She got up reluctantly and began another day of rural life.

Looking at everything in the yard, I was filled with despair.

Meanwhile, Chen Dong and Chu Mengran watched the sunrise at the beach.

As the first rays of sunlight touched the sea, creating a dazzling golden glow, they embraced tightly, savoring the beauty of the moment as if they were embracing the whole world.

"Mengran, a new day has begun. I will always be with you and make you happy forever."

Chen Dong whispered in Chu Mengran's ear, his voice carried far by the sea breeze.

Chu Mengran said emotionally, "Chen Dong, I love you."

"I love you too! Mengran!"

Chen Dong lowered his head slightly and pressed his lips to hers.

As Shen Yue spent her days in the countryside, she felt increasingly uneasy.

She stood on the village path, watching the villagers busy with their farm work.

Some carried hoes to the fields, while others carried buckets of water to irrigate the vegetables. They were drenched in sweat but their faces were full of satisfaction.

She felt even more alienated from the people in the village.

Like a swan that has strayed into a flock of chickens, it can never fly back to its own sky.

"How can I be trapped here? I need to find a way to leave this place and go back to the comfortable life I used to live!"

Shen Yue made a silent vow, her eyes filled with longing.

But she didn't know that realizing this wish wouldn't be so easy.

The dirt road beneath her feet was uneven and full of potholes, just like the road ahead of her, filled with yellow mud and muddy water.

After returning from their beach vacation, Chen Dong and Chu Mengran were still immersed in the romance and comfort of the past few days.

However, Chen Dong soon learned the news his elder sister, Chen Xiumei, brought when she returned: the Hunan restaurant was about to go out of business.

The next day, Chen Dong rode his bicycle and hurried to the Hunan restaurant where his older sister, Chen Xiumei, worked as a waitress.

Along the way, Chen Dong kept recalling the Hunan restaurant's past. Although business hadn't been great before, it wasn't exactly in dire straits.

But unexpectedly, it still couldn't survive and went bankrupt.

In his previous life, Chen Dong failed his college entrance exam and drifted aimlessly before going to Shenzhen.

In her previous life, her elder sister and brother-in-law Qin Min had a two-faced relationship, and her elder sister never worked at a Hunan restaurant for as long as she does now.

Therefore, Chen Dong didn't know what the Hunan restaurant was like in his previous life.

When Chen Dong arrived at the Hunan restaurant, sure enough, before he even entered the store, he saw a notice posted outside that said the store was for rent.

The black and white lettering on the paper was particularly glaring in the sunlight, signaling the end of this shop.

Chen Xiumei was in the shop at the moment, her eyes revealing confusion and worry about her future job.

However, when she saw her younger brother Chen Dong appear at the door, she still forced a smile and went to greet him.

"Dongzi, what brings you here? Are you worried about my job prospects?"

Chen Xiumei stepped forward, her voice carrying a hint of feigned ease and a smile.

"I've already found another job."

As she spoke, Chen Xiumei stepped forward with a smile, took Chen Dong's hand, and tried to reassure her younger brother.

Following Chen Xiumei's lead, Chen Dong entered the Hunan cuisine restaurant.

As soon as he entered, he subconsciously glanced around the store.

That glance made his heart skip a beat.

Hunan restaurants today are in a worse state than they were before, barely managing to stay afloat.

It was midday, which should have been the peak dining season, but there wasn't a single customer in the restaurant.

It was deserted and quiet, with tables and chairs scattered haphazardly, forgotten in a corner, and even seemed to be covered in dust.

Further inside, Chen Dong found that the kitchen was in an even bigger mess.

There should have been two cooks busy at the stove, with smoke rising from it.

But now, there's not even a trace of a chef. There's only an auntie who used to work as a waitress, frantically filling in for her.

The aunt was clearly unfamiliar with the kitchen utensils in the restaurant; the round spatula was completely different from the spatula used at home.

She could barely hold it steady, and the food in the pot was undercooked, making it very awkward to use.

Fortunately, there was no business in the store; they were probably preparing lunch for the few remaining employees.

The lively scene that used to be bustling with seven or eight waiters is no longer there.

Now, including his eldest sister Chen Xiumei, there are only three people left.

They stood in the empty hall, doing nothing, their eyes filled with helplessness.

Chen Dong's lips twitched; he was speechless at the business of this Hunan restaurant.

When he heard that the Hunan restaurant was not doing well, he suggested that his older sister find a new job as soon as possible, preferably one that would be a seamless transition, so as not to be put in a passive position.

Now, standing in this desolate shop, Chen Dong suddenly had a bold and even better idea.

He secretly calculated in his mind: This Hunan restaurant has three floors in total, with each floor being about 120 square meters. The space is spacious and the layout is reasonable.

With just a few modifications, it can accommodate a lot of guests and has enough space to set up private rooms, so it has huge potential!

Chen Dong hadn't considered this before he had recouped his investment in stocks.

But now that he has tens of thousands of yuan in hand, Chen Dong naturally can't just watch his older sister go off to work for someone else.

Chen Dong released his grip, pointed around, and wore a thoughtful smile.

Then, Chen Dong asked with a smile, "Big sister, what do you think of this Hunan restaurant?"

Chen Xiumei was taken aback, raised her hand to pat her forehead, and replied with a wry smile, "Dongzi, aren't you worrying too much?"

"This Hunan restaurant is likely to close down this month. What else can happen? Of course, it's not good."

"Look at how deserted this place is, there's not a trace of life left."

At this moment, the two remaining waitresses also chimed in with their own jokes.

As she wiped the table, Auntie A said with a smile, "This shop, well, it's like a grasshopper in autumn, it won't last much longer."

"We don't know how much longer we can hold on. Maybe we'll have to close down tomorrow."

Auntie B, who was tidying up the tableware, chimed in, "That's right. Although there weren't many customers before, at least you could still see a few."

"Now it's even worse, not a soul has been seen all morning. I'm starting to wonder if this shop is under a curse."

Chen Dong listened to their words and smiled.

Then he looked at Chen Xiumei seriously and asked, "Sister, do you have the contact information for Mr. Li, the owner of this Hunan restaurant?"