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

It was already noon.

In the kitchen, Chu Mengran and Yu Qin were busy at work.

The two went to the market early in the morning to buy fresh vegetables, and are now preparing a sumptuous lunch for everyone.

"Mengran, how long do you think Dong-ge will be able to sleep today?"

While picking vegetables, Yu Qin asked curiously.

Chu Mengran smiled and said, "He'll probably sleep until noon. He's been exhausted these past few days, so let him get a good night's sleep."

The two chatted as they busied themselves in the kitchen.

After a while, bursts of tempting aroma wafted out of the kitchen.

In the bedroom, Chen Dong stretched and sat up from the bed.

He rubbed his sleepy eyes, looked at the sunlight outside the window, and realized that he had slept for a long time.

Chen Dong got up, walked to the mirror, and tidied his slightly messy hair.

Then I went into the bathroom and took a nice, long hot shower.

The warm water poured down from above, completely waking Chen Dong up and invigorating him.

After taking a shower, Chen Dong changed into clean clothes and came down from the second floor.

As soon as I reached the stairwell, I smelled the familiar aroma of food.

"Wow, it smells so good!"

As Chen Dong spoke, he walked into the kitchen.

Hearing the sound, Chu Mengran and Yu Qin turned around and saw Chen Dong looking energetic. Both of them smiled happily.

"Dong-ge, you're finally awake!" Yu Qin said with a smile.

Chu Mengran stepped forward, took Chen Dong's hand, and said, "Go wash your hands, it's time to eat."

Chen Dong nodded and went into the bathroom to wash his hands.

Afterwards, the four of them sat around the table, ready to enjoy this sumptuous lunch.

The dining table was laden with a variety of delicious dishes, including braised pork, sweet and sour pork ribs, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables.

There was also steamed fish, which Chu Mengran specially made for Chen Dong, his favorite dish.

"Wow, these are all my favorite dishes!"

Chen Dong's eyes lit up when he saw the table full of delicious food.

Guo Miao couldn't wait any longer. He picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of braised pork, and put it in his mouth.

He mumbled indistinctly, "Brother Dong, you have no idea how much I've been craving it these past few days."

"My sister-in-law and Xiaoqin's cooking is still the best!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Dong thought to himself, "After nearly a month at Donglai Restaurant, how could my cooking skills not be good?"

"If I hadn't had the foresight to spend extra money to have three chefs work overtime to teach Mengran and Yuqin."

"Wanting delicious food? That's just a pipe dream."

Chu Mengran smiled and served Chen Dong a bowl of rice, saying, "Try it and see if it suits your taste."

Chen Dong took the bowl, ate a bite of rice, then picked up a piece of fish and savored it.

Then Chen Dong said with satisfaction, "Mmm, delicious. Meng Ran's steamed fish is still the best to my liking."

Yu Qin said with a smile, "Dong-ge, eat more. You've lost weight these past few days."

Everyone ate their meal and chatted happily.

Guo Miao told everyone funny stories from school, making them laugh out loud.

Chu Mengran inquired about the progress of Chen Dong's software development, and Chen Dong patiently explained it to her.

Yu Qin would occasionally chime in with a few words, sharing snippets of her recent life.

In this warm atmosphere, the four of them enjoyed this rare time together.

Laughter and cheerful voices echoed in the room, as if all the fatigue and worries had vanished in that moment.

After finishing his meal, Chen Dong looked at Chu Mengran, Guo Miao, and Yu Qin, his heart filled with gratitude.

He knew that it was because of their companionship and support that he was able to keep moving forward on the road to pursuing his dreams.

"Thank you all, it's so good to have you here," Chen Dong said sincerely.

This reborn life is a hundred times better than my previous one!

In his past life, he fawned over Shen Yue like a lapdog, and Guo Miao was the only person he couldn't get rid of.

I have no other friends.

I have never enjoyed such a heartwarming meal before.

Chu Mengran smiled and held Chen Dong's hand, saying, "We're family, no need for thanks. We're happy as long as you're doing well."

Guo Miao and Yu Qin nodded in agreement.

Sunlight streamed through the window, bathing them in its warmth and beauty, creating a cozy and lovely scene.

At this moment, their friendship and love, in the long river of time, become even more profound and precious.

In a dormitory room at Beiping Normal University, sunlight streamed through the window onto the somewhat messy floor and bed.

Tao Hao was curled up in his small bed, the blanket half-covering his thin and flushed body.

It occasionally let out weak and painful groans.

The other roommates were engrossed in their own little worlds, completely oblivious to Tao Hao's situation.

The indifference is like facing a complete stranger, even though they are actually strangers.

A somber and indifferent atmosphere permeated the dormitory, as if an invisible barrier completely separated Tao Hao's world from that of his roommates.

Tao Hao's chapped lips trembled slightly, the last trace of color drained away by his illness.

His voice, weak and feeble, was like a candle flickering in the wind as he spoke to his roommate, who was engrossed in reading a martial arts novel.

He managed to say with difficulty, "Brother, I'm really feeling unwell. Could you please get me some food from the cafeteria?"

"I don't even have the strength to get out of bed right now, and my stomach is growling with hunger."

My roommate's eyes were glued to the novel in his hands, and he didn't even look up.

He replied impatiently, "Don't you have hands? Why are you getting food? Don't bother me while I'm reading my novel."

"I'm right at the crucial and exciting part."

Tao Hao gritted his teeth, and streaks of blood appeared on his lips.

He then slowly turned his gaze to another roommate who was lying on the bed, engrossed in reading a novel.

With a pleading look in her eyes and a weaker voice, she said, "Can you help me? I really can't walk anymore."

"I feel like my whole body is about to fall apart. Please, just this once, do me a favor."

The man frowned, put down his novel, and said somewhat irritably, "Hey, why do you sound like a sissy?"

"You whine and complain about even the smallest illness. Go get it yourself. We're all busy; we don't have time to deal with your fussing."

Tao Hao felt a pang of sorrow.

He never expected that his college roommate would be so indifferent when he was sick and in so much need of help.

This feeling of isolation made Tao Hao feel incredibly desperate and helpless.

Left with no other choice, Tao Hao had to force himself to get up slowly and laboriously, his body feeling as if all his strength had been drained.

"Tch, he can still move, can't he? Stop pretending to be so pitiful."

"Back when I was sick, I had to take care of myself. This guy thinks he's some kind of beauty and wants to take care of me."

"Exactly, he's too effeminate; he can't even handle a slight cold."