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

"Oh dear, what happened!" Tao Hao was so anxious that fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his face was full of frustration.

"Don't rush, take your time. Look, click this button first to see the customer's needs."

Li Ming leaned closer to Tao Hao, pointed to a red button on the controller, and patiently explained, his eyes full of encouragement.

"Yes, then drag this icon to arrange the guest into a suitable room."

"Look, this icon represents a single room, and this one represents a double room."

Another roommate, Wang Qiang, was not to be outdone. He added from the side and even reached out to help Tao Hao adjust the angle of the handle.

With the help of his roommates, Tao Hao gradually mastered the game's skills.

He began to skillfully assess guests' needs, arranging spacious double rooms for couples with children and quiet single rooms for business travelers in a hurry.

Seeing the guest walk into the room with satisfaction, Tao Hao felt a small sense of accomplishment.

As the game progressed, Tao Hao became increasingly adept at it.

He began planning the layout of the inn, planting flowers and plants in the courtyard to attract more guests.

He also spends his free time going to the market to buy ingredients to improve the quality of the dishes.

"I didn't know you could play like this!"

Tao Hao shouted excitedly, his face beaming with a bright smile.

After playing for about an hour, Tao Hao, still not satisfied, moved to another spot so his roommates could continue playing.

He savored the game he had just played, and the lively scene in the inn kept replaying in his mind.

"This game is so much fun! It's the first time I've ever played such an interesting cartridge game."

Tao Hao couldn't help but sigh, his eyes still revealing a lingering attachment to the game world.

How much does this game cost?

Tao Hao asked curiously, unconsciously clenching the hem of his clothes.

I had a bad feeling that the price might not be cheap.

"The cassette tape is 120 yuan, and the Little Tyrant learning machine is 300 yuan."

My roommate Zhao Yu answered casually while munching on potato chips.

His tone was as casual as if he were talking about something trivial, and his eyes kept glancing at the game still running on the screen.

"What? It's so expensive!"

Tao Hao's eyes widened, his face filled with surprise and disbelief, and he almost dropped the cup in his hand.

He earns his monthly living expenses through hard-earned part-time jobs, and this amount of money is not a small sum for him.

He even relied on student loans for his tuition, and he lived a very frugal life.

They were so frugal with every penny they could barely afford, and they never imagined they could own such a gaming setup.

"Which company made this?"

Tao Hao asked again, his throat a little dry. He was filled with curiosity about the company that made the game, but also felt inexplicably uneasy.

"Haha, you might not believe it, but it was made by 361 Inc., that company that doesn't do its job properly, online antivirus software."

Zhao Yu answered with a smile, a hint of teasing on his face, and even waved his hand exaggeratedly.

It seems incredible that an antivirus software company would make a game.

"361 Company?"

Tao Hao's face turned pale instantly, as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water over his head, or as if he had been slapped hard across the face.

He never imagined that he would be playing a game against his enemy.

The image of a girl instantly flashed into his mind; she was his former white moonlight, Shen Yue.

He and Shen Yue were once the envy of everyone on campus.

They studied together in the library, the afternoon sun shining through the window onto them.

Shen Yue would lean gently on his shoulder and discuss those obscure and difficult-to-understand knowledge together.

They strolled together along the tree-lined paths of the campus, Shen Yue's hand always tightly clasped around his arm, the two whispering their secrets to each other.

Together they dreamed of a bright future and made a vow to stay together for life under the starry sky.

However, everything changed after Chen Dong suddenly stopped pursuing his beloved Shen Yue.

Chen Dong, the boy who used to follow Shen Yue around like a sidekick, suddenly stopped trying to please her.

But Shen Yue became anxious and, as if she had become a different person, took the initiative to put herself in Chen Dong's bed and had relations with him.

At first, Tao Hao was very angry, filled with resentment at being betrayed.

But Shen Yue threw herself into his arms, crying, and sobbed, "Tao Hao, I did it for my family. My family is so poor that we can't even afford to eat. Only Chen Dong can help us. I have no other choice."

At that time, they were just high school students, and Tao Hao had no money to give to his beloved Shen Yue.

All I could do was watch, my eyes red and my fists clenched, pretending I knew nothing.

From then on, Shen Yue began to frequently book hotel rooms with Chen Dong.

At first, Tao Hao felt a sharp pain in his heart, but he chose to endure it.

He gritted his teeth and told himself that Shen Yue loved him, she was just confused for a moment.

He believed in Shen Yue's feelings for him and in the vows they had made.

But gradually, Shen Yue changed.

She began to mock Tao Hao: "Look at you, all you do is read books all day long, can that put food on the table?"

"Look at Chen Dong, he's started his own business now, what about you?"

She began to despise Tao Hao for being poor and for burying himself in his studies without any ambition.

Finally, on a cold night, with the wind howling, Shen Yue stood in front of Tao Hao, her eyes cold: "Tao Hao, let's break up."

"I want a better life, but you can't give me that. Only money can give me everything I want."

"What's wrong? Do you know this company?"

Seeing that Tao Hao's expression was off, his roommate Zhao Yu put down his potato chips and asked curiously, his eyes full of doubt.

"No...nothing."

Tao Hao tried to appear calm, but shook his head frantically, forcing a smile that looked worse than crying.

A storm raged within him, a mixture of jealousy, resentment, and unwillingness.

It was like a sharp knife, piercing his heart and causing him unbearable pain.

He couldn't understand why Chen Dong was able to succeed in starting his business and live the life he had always dreamed of.

He even managed to deflower his ideal woman, while he himself couldn't even sleep with her once.

And now, I can only struggle in the mire of life, toiling away for a little bit of living expenses.

"Hmph, Chen Dong, you wait, I won't let this go so easily."

Tao Hao made a silent vow in his heart, his eyes revealing a hint of fierceness and determination.

He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the force. He decided to take revenge on Chen Dong and make him taste what it's like to be hurt.

As for what method to use, he hasn't decided yet.

But this hatred had already taken root in his heart, growing wildly like weeds, waiting for the right moment to break through the soil...