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

"If I sell my software, my capital will be tied up here."

Wang Minjiang wanted to try again, but seeing the boss's resolute expression, he had no choice but to swallow his words.

He thanked the shop owner, turned around, and walked out of the shop.

So Wang Minjiang went to several stores in succession, and the responses he received were mostly similar.

They were either directly rejected or given various excuses.

Each time he was rejected, a wave of disappointment washed over him, but he still gritted his teeth and persevered.

As the day drew to a close, the sun gradually set in the west, casting its afterglow on Wang Minjiang's weary body.

His mouth was dry, his lips were chapped, and his legs ached from walking. Every step he took felt like he was dragging a heavy burden.

However, he only sold a handful of software copies, a result far below his expectations.

That evening, Wang Minjiang dragged his heavy steps back to the workshop.

It was a small rented room, simply furnished with only a bed, a table, and a few chairs.

He sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the pile of software boxes he had brought, feeling frustrated and resentful.

These boxes contain not only software, but also his hard work and dreams.

Just then, the landline rang, breaking the silence in the room.

He checked the number on the landline and saw it was a customer he had contacted before.

A glimmer of hope welled up in his heart, and he quickly pressed the answer button.

"Hey, Mr. Wang,"

The customer's voice came from the other end of the phone, tinged with apology.

“I mentioned before that I was considering buying your software, but after discussing it with my boss, we decided against it.”

"The sales team of 361 Antivirus just contacted us and offered us a more favorable price."

"They even promised to provide on-site installation and technical support, I'm really sorry."

Wang Minjiang suppressed his disappointment and tried his best to make his voice sound calm.

"It's alright, I understand your decision. After all, doing business requires considering all aspects."

"If you need our KV100 again in the future, please consider it. We will continue to improve and perfect it."

After hanging up the phone, Wang Minjiang let out a long sigh, feeling as if all his strength had been drained, and collapsed onto the bed.

He stared at the ceiling, his eyes filled with confusion and helplessness.

After a long while, he sat up and made several inquiries by dialing a landline.

Much later, Wang Minjiang learned that 361 Antivirus had actually been corporatized, and that its boss was just a 19-year-old young man.

This left Wang Minjiang deeply moved.

He had been developing this industry on his own for many years, only to have a younger upstart seize the initiative.

He couldn't help but admire the abilities of this young man named Chen Dong.

At the same time, he secretly resolved to make the KV100 a success in the market and prove its strength.

He gazed at the flashing neon lights outside the window, his eyes gradually hardening, as if he saw hope for the future of the KV100.

Three days later, the autumn sun shone on every corner of Tsinghua University campus.

The leaves rustled gently in the breeze.

During the morning break, students walked in twos and threes along the paths on campus.

Some rushed to the classroom for the next class, while others sat leisurely on the benches chatting.

Chen Dong and Guo Miao stood under the sycamore trees outside the teaching building, their faces dappled with shadows.

Chen Dong had his hands in his pockets, glancing occasionally toward the teaching building, as if waiting for something.

Guo Miao leaned against the tree trunk, holding a somewhat worn textbook in his hand, absentmindedly turning the pages.

The atmosphere between the two was somewhat subtle; they seemed to have something to say but didn't know how to begin.

"Dong-ge, you're acting a bit strange today."

Guo Miao finally couldn't help but speak, breaking the silence.

He looked up at Chen Dong, his eyes filled with a mixture of doubt and concern.

Upon hearing this, Chen Dong was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said casually, "What's wrong? Don't make wild guesses, kid."

Guo Miao frowned, clearly not quite believing Chen Dong's words.

He closed the book, straightened up, and looked at Chen Dong earnestly: "Brother Dong, we grew up together."

"What could you possibly be hiding from me? Is something on your mind?"

Seeing how serious Guo Miao was, Chen Dong couldn't help but sigh and patted him on the shoulder: "Guo Miao, actually... I have something I want to discuss with you."

Upon hearing this, Guo Miao immediately perked up and took a step closer: "What is it? Dong-ge, just tell me. As long as I can help, there's definitely no problem."

Chen Dong hesitated for a moment, seemingly organizing his thoughts.

He glanced around to make sure no one else was watching them before lowering his voice and saying, "Guo Miao, have you and Yu Qin... ever thought about moving out?"

Guo Miao was taken aback, clearly not expecting Chen Dong to suddenly bring up this topic.

His expression instantly became complicated, a hint of disappointment and unease flashing in his eyes: "Brother Dong, what...does this mean?"

"Did Xiaoqin and I cause you and Mengran trouble by staying there?"

Seeing that Guo Miao had misunderstood, Chen Dong quickly waved his hand and explained, "No, no, don't overthink it."

"I just feel that...we're all grown up now, and we need to think about some things from a longer-term perspective."

Guo Miao's expression did not improve because of Chen Dong's explanation; instead, she became even more disappointed.

He lowered his head, his voice low and deep: "Brother Dong, do you think it's inappropriate for Xiaoqin and me to live there?"

"Or... do you think the two of us are in the way?"

Seeing Guo Miao's appearance, Chen Dong also felt a little anxious.

He knew that Guo Miao appeared simple-minded on the surface, but was actually a thoughtful person, even though he usually seemed carefree.

But when it comes to emotional issues, they tend to get stuck on things.

Chen Dong quickly explained, "Guo Miao, you've really misunderstood. That's not what I meant."

"I just feel that... given our current relationship, it might not be convenient for us to live together anymore."

Upon hearing this, Guo Miao suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with surprise and confusion: "Brother Dong, you and Meng Ran... you two..."

Chen Dong breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Guo Miao finally understood what he meant.

A slightly embarrassed smile appeared on his face: "Yes, Mengran and I... our relationship now probably needs a more private space."

"It is indeed a bit inconvenient if you and Yu Qin are here."

Guo Miao paused for a few seconds, then suddenly realized, and a simple, honest smile appeared on his face: "Oh, I see!"

"Brother Dong, you should have said so earlier! I thought you were looking down on us!"

Chen Dong felt much relieved when he saw that Guo Miao finally understood.

He smiled and patted Guo Miao on the shoulder.