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

However, even she herself was unsure how credible this self-comfort was.

Tao Hao wandered aimlessly through the streets. The midday sun blazed down relentlessly, baking the earth and his broken heart.

Every step felt like dragging a heavy lead weight; he staggered and looked disheveled.

Just then, his stomach rumbled in protest, and a wave of hunger washed over him.

Recalling that scene in the restaurant, Chen Dong's matter-of-fact words.

The astonished and mocking gazes of the crowd were like sharp knives, repeatedly piercing his self-esteem.

He never imagined that he would be working so ridiculously in his rival's shop and making such a fool of himself.

As he walked, he passed a food stall, where the owner greeted him warmly.

"Young man, come and try our wontons! They have thin wrappers and generous fillings, and they taste amazing!"

Tao Hao's gaze was drawn to the steaming wontons, and his throat involuntarily bobbed as he swallowed.

But when he reached into his pocket and felt the meager amount of money, he silently withdrew his hand.

As you continue walking, the restaurants along the street are packed with diners, filled with laughter and chatter as people enjoy their meals.

Some people were taking big bites of fragrant chicken legs, with oil dripping from the corners of their mouths; others were enjoying delicious fish soup, their faces beaming with satisfaction.

Tao Hao stared longingly, his eyes filled with desire, his hunger growing stronger, and his body began to tremble slightly from the hunger.

But inside the Donglai Hotel, a different, warm and happy scene unfolds.

Chen Dong and Chu Mengran sat at the dining table, which was laden with a sumptuous feast.

With a look of doting affection, Chen Dong picked up a piece of tender braised pork and gently placed it into Chu Mengran's bowl.

He said with a smile, "Mengran, try this. It's one of our chef's specialties."

Chu Mengran blushed slightly and said with a shy smile, "Thank you, Chen Dong. You should eat more too."

As she spoke, she also placed a piece of green vegetable on Chen Dong's plate.

The two chatted and laughed, their eyes occasionally meeting, conveying their affection.

The surrounding employees looked on with envy at the sight.

While eating heartily, Guo Miao said to Qin, "Look at Dong-ge and his wife, they're such a perfect match. We should be like them in the future."

Yu Qin nodded gently, her face beaming with happiness.

Tao Hao wandered the streets for a long time, almost consumed by hunger.

Countless times he wanted to turn back to Donglai Restaurant, at least to have a hot meal.

But when he thought about his previous embarrassing behavior, and the gazes of Chen Dong and everyone else, he felt a pang of sadness.

His intense pride was like an insurmountable wall, holding him back tightly.

Tao Hao huddled in a corner of the street, watching the bustling crowd, tears welling up in his eyes.

He hated his own recklessness and ignorance, and even more so, he hated why fate was playing such a cruel trick on him.

At this moment, he was hungry and tired, filled with regret and resentment, yet he didn't know what to do next.

The happy time of summer vacation is like sand slipping through your fingers. Although it is almost a month long, it passes by in the blink of an eye.

On this day, the Nanjiang County Railway Station was bustling with people and filled with noise.

Chen Dong, Chu Mengran, Guo Miao, and Yu Qin walked easily to the train platform, almost empty-handed.

Shen Yue, Tao Hao, Wang Xia, and Yu Juan, on the other hand, were carrying large and small bags, their hands and shoulders laden with various kinds of luggage, making them look quite disheveled.

Looking at the leisurely and carefree appearance of Chen Dong and his three companions, Wang Xia couldn't help but show an envious expression.

He exclaimed, "Wow, you guys have it so easy! You don't have to bring anything. I'm so envious!"

Tao Hao snorted coldly and said with a disdainful look, "Hmph, so what if he has a few stinking coins? What's so great about that?"

"If something unexpected happens on the road, and they don't bring anything, let's see how they survive."

Wang Xia and Yu Juan both gave Tao Hao a disdainful look.

Wang Xia muttered to herself, "She has no ability of her own, yet she is jealous of others. She is truly despicable."

Yu Juan thought to herself, "All I do is complain. Instead of wasting time on this, I should be thinking about how to properly pack my luggage."

Then, everyone slowly boarded the train with the flow of people.

With a long, drawn-out whistle, the train slowly started moving and headed towards Shenzhen.

Along the way, the train rattled along, and the scenery outside the window flashed by quickly like a slideshow.

After a long day's journey, the group finally arrived in Shenzhen.

Afterwards, they transferred to a train bound for Beiping.

As the train slowly pulled into Beiping Station, everyone became extremely excited.

This ancient and charming city will soon become where they study and live for the next few years.

Chen Dong led Chu Mengran, Guo Miao, and Yu Qin to Tsinghua University for registration.

As soon as they arrived at the entrance of Tsinghua University, they were amazed by the magnificent gate.

"Wow, this is Tsinghua University! It's even more impressive than I imagined!" Chu Mengran exclaimed excitedly, her eyes sparkling.

Guo Miao couldn't help but sigh, "Yes, it's really not easy to get into this school. We have to work hard in the future and not let our school down."

Yu Qin said, skipping and jumping, "I can't wait to see what the campus is like!"

Stepping into the campus, one is greeted by lush greenery, elegant and ancient architecture, and a strong academic atmosphere.

They followed the signs to the reporting area, where a long queue had already formed.

Chen Dong glanced around and laughed, "I didn't expect so many people to be reporting on this."

Chu Mengran said with a smile, "After all, it is one of the top universities in the country, and outstanding students from all over the country gather here."

While queuing, they chatted with the students around them.

A student from Shanghai asked curiously, "Is this your first time in Beiping? How do you feel?"

Guo Miao smiled憨厚ly and said, "Yes, this is my first time here. I feel that Beiping has a special historical charm, which is very different from our hometown."

Yu Qin chimed in, "And Tsinghua University is so big, I'm a little worried I'll get lost."

Everyone couldn't help laughing after hearing this.

Finally, it was their turn to register. The teacher in charge of registration smiled and asked, "Welcome to Tsinghua University, students. Are you all together?"

Chen Dong nodded: "Yes, teacher, we are students from Nanjiang County."

While checking the information, the teacher said, "Nanjiang County, huh? I've never heard of it, but the scenery there must be beautiful, right?"

"You are all very outstanding to have been admitted to Tsinghua University. I hope you will continue to work hard in university and bring honor to the school."

After completing the registration procedures, Chen Dong and his three companions decided to take a stroll around the campus to familiarize themselves with the new environment.

Just as they were standing on the main road of the campus, feeling a little lost, a senior student with a kind face, wearing a Tsinghua University T-shirt, walked over.