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

A sense of loss welled up in his heart.

"Sigh, if only I had tried harder back then..."

Tao Hao muttered to himself, a hint of resentment in his eyes, but he could only helplessly drag his luggage toward the reporting area.

After finding the perfect small apartment, Chen Dong, with great sincerity, began intensive negotiations with the landlord.

That small apartment held Chen Dong's hopes for the next four years of life in Beiping.

"Uncle Landlord, let me tell you, my son thinks your house is perfect."

"Look, this location is great, and the surrounding facilities are quite complete. For us students, it's the perfect place to live."

Chen Dong's face was beaming with a sincere smile, and his eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"After thinking about it, I decided to rent it for four years straight."

"Look, I've settled on these four years, which saves you the trouble of finding tenants back and forth. Could you give me a discount on the rent?"

Upon hearing this, the landlord narrowed his eyes slightly and looked the young and energetic student up and down.

His mind was racing with calculations: the location was indeed good, but the house was quite old after all.

Normally, it can be rented out for just over two hundred yuan per month.

But this kid actually wants to rent for four years, which is quite unusual!

The landlord pondered for a while, then a slow smile appeared on his lips.

He revealed a shrewd smile and said, "You seem honest, kid, always saying you want to rent long-term, so I'll give you a fair price."

"Just two hundred yuan a month, a fixed price, for four years, how about it?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Dong was secretly overjoyed, almost to the point of jumping for joy.

But he knew he had to remain calm at this time, and on the surface, he remained expressionless.

A thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.

After a moment, he readily agreed, "Okay, uncle, I'll do as you say!"

The landlord, seeing Chen Dong's unwavering demeanor, couldn't help but gloat, as if he were looking at a lamb to the slaughter.

He secretly gloated, "This silly kid has been renting at this price for four years. I've really hit the jackpot. His luck is unbelievable!"

As he spoke, the landlord's smile grew even brighter, his mouth almost reaching his ears, as if he had won the lottery.

However, Chen Dong was secretly laughing to himself.

He knew that the current socio-economic development was booming, and based on his judgment of future economic trends, the currency would definitely depreciate significantly in less than two years.

At that time, the monthly rent of two hundred yuan will be nothing at all in an era of soaring prices.

Being able to secure a four-year residency right at this price is undoubtedly a super worthwhile "investment," it's like getting a great deal!

After both parties agreed on the price, they began preparing to sign the contract.

The landlord took out a pre-prepared contract from the cabinet and handed it to Chen Dong.

Chen Dong took the contract, which was two densely printed pages with seemingly professional and rigorous terms.

Chen Dong dared not be careless in the slightest. He focused intently on carefully reviewing the contract terms, studying each agreement word by word.

He would furrow his brow one moment and then look thoughtful the next, as if he were examining a "constitution" concerning his future life.

After a long while, Chen Dong finally raised his head, a relieved smile on his face: "Uncle, there are no problems with this contract, I'll sign it."

As he spoke, he solemnly picked up the pen and signed his name on the contract.

Each stroke was written with exceptional firmness and strength, as if declaring a commitment to the next four years of living there.

From this moment on, the right to reside in this small apartment for the next four years firmly belongs to Chen Dong.

It was like a precious gift, which he held firmly in his hands.

After signing the contract, Chen Dong was filled with joy and excitement.

He couldn't wait to tell Chu Mengran the good news, so he walked quickly toward Chu Mengran's direction with great joy.

Before long, he saw Chu Mengran's familiar figure.

"Mengran, the house is rented! Now we have a stable little place in Beiping."

Chen Dong shouted excitedly, his eyes shining brighter than the summer sun.

Hearing Chen Dong's call, Chu Mengran slowly turned her head, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

She quickly went to greet him and affectionately took Chen Dong's arm.

With barely concealed excitement and joy in his voice, he said, "That's great, Chen Dong, we finally don't have to worry about where to stay anymore."

"The thought of having our own little home in the future makes me feel very at ease."

Immediately afterwards, Chen Dong took Chu Mengran's soft little hand and led her towards the bustling commercial street of Beiping, as if guiding a precious princess.

The summer sun shone on them, as if draping them in a golden veil, creating a sweet and beautiful scene.

Throughout the journey, Chu Mengran clung tightly to Chen Dong's arm, their hands always intertwined.

It's as if through this small gesture, they are conveying the warmth and love deep within each other's hearts—a beautiful understanding that needs no words.

As soon as they stepped into the commercial street, the bustling and prosperous scene immediately came into view like a surging tide.

Shops lined both sides of the street like stars, their colorful signs shimmering brightly in the sunlight.

The shops are filled with all kinds of goods, and the variety is dazzling.

Chen Dong and Chu Mengran felt as if they had stepped into a magical dream castle, deeply captivated by the scene before them.

"Mengran, let's go buy some school supplies first."

"Look, university studies are definitely different from high school. The courses are richer and more in-depth, and there are more academic resources and opportunities."

"We need to prepare well in advance so that we can better adapt to the pace of university studies."

Chen Dong looked at Chu Mengran tenderly, his eyes filled with care and consideration, revealing a firm belief and confidence in the future.

Chu Mengran nodded obediently, a sweet smile on her face: "Okay, Chen Dong. I also think we should prepare all the school supplies."

"I really want to buy a new notebook, one with a nice cover and that's durable."

"Every time I see a beautiful notebook, I feel that my handwriting looks more elegant."

"And pretty pens too. I think using a pen you like to write will increase your motivation to study a lot."

The two entered a stationery store with great interest. A faint scent of ink filled the air.

All sorts of stationery filled the rows of shelves, dazzling the eyes.