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

My aunt looked utterly exhausted, and her once bright eyes were now dim.

His eyes also held a hint of undisguised grievance and helplessness.

Her hair was slightly disheveled, with a few unruly strands flying wildly in the cold wind.

It seemed to be telling the story of the owner's recent ordeal.

The obvious bruise on Chen Meiju's face was particularly glaring in the cold wind.

The bluish-purple color resembled a hideous scar, telling the story of the violence suffered not long ago.

Then look at Xu Xiucai, the second uncle-in-law, beside him.

He hung his head, looking utterly dejected, as if all his strength had been drained away.

His back was slightly hunched, and his shoulders were also hunched, as if he were bearing an endless burden.

His once neat collar was now torn askew, and he exuded an air of dejection and despair.

Chen Dong sighed softly, raised his hand, and hailed a taxi.

After the three of them slowly settled down, the car slowly started moving, the wheels began to turn, and it headed towards the chicken farm.

Throughout the journey, an unusual silence filled the car, so oppressive that it was almost suffocating.

Only the low hum of the taxi engine echoed continuously in the cramped space.

It was as if it were a merciless mockery of this dull atmosphere.

Back at the chicken farm, Chen Meiju slowly turned her head and looked at the clock on the wall.

The clock hands moved at a steady pace, just turning to the time that indicated mealtime.

Chen Meiju sighed softly, the sound of which was particularly clear in the quiet environment.

She slowly turned her head to look at Chen Dong, her eyes filled with concern and expectation, and said:

"Dongzi, you've been busy for so long, look, it's almost lunchtime."

"Stay for dinner before you go. Your second aunt will cook you a nice meal to help you recover."

"Look at you these days, you've been so worried about this chicken farm, you've lost a lot of weight."

Looking into his second aunt's tired yet concerned eyes, Chen Dong felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

The warmth spread through his heart, making his tense nerves relax a little.

He lowered his head slightly, a smile unconsciously playing on his lips, and nodded in agreement:

"Okay, Second Aunt, it's been a long time since I've had your cooking. I've been craving it every day."

"I will never forget the taste of your cooking."

Upon hearing Chen Dong's reply, Chen Meiju's face revealed a slight smile of relief.

But there was still a hint of worry in that smile.

She then turned her gaze to Xu Xiucai, who still had his head bowed, and said in a tone that was somewhat impatient:

"Why don't you stay for dinner? Don't just wander around outside."

"I don't know what he's busy with all day, and his home doesn't even feel like a home anymore."

"If you don't care about this family, then you shouldn't have married me in the first place!"

Xu Xiucai opened his mouth, as if he had a lot to say.

But when he saw the anger and disappointment in Chen Meiju's eyes, he hesitated and swallowed his words.

In the end, he could only nod silently.

Soon, the aroma of food filled the chicken farm building.

A table was covered with steaming hot food, all carefully prepared by Chen Meiju, each dish exuding the taste of home.

Even with such a lavish meal, the atmosphere at the table remained as somber as if shrouded in a heavy curtain.

It makes you feel like you can't even breathe properly.

Xu Xiucai slowly picked up his rice bowl, silently eating as he hesitated for a moment before finally speaking.

His voice betrayed anxiety and unease.

"Dongzi, why did you act so impulsively and call the police?"

“Look at the situation now, my second brother and sister-in-law will be detained by the police for ten days before they can be released.”

"What are we going to do? How are we going to survive?"

Before Chen Dong could answer, Chen Meiju couldn't hold back any longer.

She slammed her chopsticks down hard, the crisp sound echoing loudly on the quiet dining table, like a thunderclap.

She raised her voice, her tone filled with anger.

"What do we do? They brought this on themselves!"

"Who told your second brother to be so addicted to gambling? His gambling addiction is like a bottomless pit that can never be filled."

"It would be good if he could earn the money back, but every time he goes out to gamble, he loses everything and even ends up with a mountain of debt!"

"Locking him in might sober him up and help him settle down, preventing him from gambling away his entire fortune again!"

Upon hearing his wife's harsh words, Xu Xiucai did not refute her, but simply lowered his head.

He muttered to himself, his voice so soft it was like a mosquito buzzing in someone's ear.

"My second brother just came to borrow some money from you. He's just having some temporary trouble."

"Why not just refuse to lend it? Why make it as serious as calling the police?"

Upon hearing Xu Xiucai's words, Chen Meiju sneered, her laughter filled with boundless anger and contempt.

Her eyes were fixed on her husband, filled with anger.

"Borrow? Who would dare lend money to someone like him?"

"With his gambling addiction, do you think he'd let me off so easily if I couldn't borrow the money?"

“The last few times he came to borrow money, he was unhappy when he couldn’t get the money and went around saying that I was stingy and didn’t help him.”

"This time they even physically attacked me! You were right there, were your eyes in the back of your head? Couldn't you see anything?!"

"Is gambling a good thing? Have you ever seen a gambler end up with a good ending?"

"Even if I had money now, I wouldn't lend it to someone like that!"

"No matter how much money a gambler borrows, he will still gamble; he will never stop or turn back!"

Upon hearing his wife's words, Xu Xiucai opened his mouth as if to argue, but ultimately swallowed his words.

He just kept sighing, his sighs filled with heavy helplessness.

At this moment, Xu Xiucai stopped talking and silently buried his head in his food.

It was as if only in this way could they temporarily escape this heavy topic.

After the meal, the chicken farm temporarily returned to a state of calm following the turmoil.

Chen Meiju manages the chicken farm in an orderly manner.

Under her meticulous care, the chickens in the chicken farm grew very plump and were in good health.

With Chen Dong's help, the egg sales problem was also solved smoothly, and the eggs have been successfully transported to various markets these days.

It brought considerable income to the chicken farm.

Chen Dong stood up, stretched, and slowly said to his second aunt, "Second aunt, it's getting late, I'll head home now."

"If you ever need anything in the future, or if you have any worries, please don't forget that I'm always here for you. Just come and find me."

Chen Meiju nodded, her eyes full of concern and worry.

She slowly walked up to Chen Dong and softly reminded him, "Dongzi, you have to be careful on the road."