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

Li Huazhen smiled and said, "Mengran, don't be so polite. Feel at home here with me."

"If you don't let Auntie peel it for you, she'll be unhappy."

Unable to refuse, Chu Mengran blushed and accepted the fruit offered by Li Huazhen.

Li Huazhen and Chu Mengran chatted back and forth.

They talked about Chu Mengran's favorite books and her campus life at Tsinghua University.

For example, which teacher's classes are the most interesting, or how diverse and exciting the school's club activities are.

Li Huazhen listened with great interest, bursting into laughter from time to time, and even sharing anecdotes from her youth.

Chen Dong and his father, Chen Jianguo, sat to the side, watching this heartwarming scene. They exchanged a glance and smiled helplessly.

It feels like these two men have nothing to do in this family anymore.

After resting for about twenty minutes, Li Huazhen looked at the clock on the wall; it was already six o'clock.

He stood up and said, "It's getting late, I need to go cook."

At this moment, Chu Mengran also quickly stood up and offered to help: "Auntie, I'll help you too."

"Although I'm not a very good cook, I can help out. Washing vegetables and handing out seasonings are no problem."

Li Huazhen was very happy to hear this, and pulled her future daughter-in-law, Chu Mengran, into the kitchen together.

In the kitchen, Li Huazhen skillfully washed and chopped vegetables while patiently teaching Chu Mengran, "Mengran, you have to be careful when chopping vegetables, don't cut your hand."

"For vegetables like this, you have to break them off one by one and wash them to make them clean. Then soak them in salt water to get rid of any small insects inside."

"And this fish, when you're processing it, you have to scrape off the scales first, and remove the gills too, otherwise it will have a fishy smell."

Chu Mengran listened attentively, nodding occasionally, and asking questions from time to time: "Auntie, how long do you need to stir-fry this braised pork to make it flavorful?"

"Auntie, how much seasoning should I add?"

The two chatted and laughed, filling the kitchen with a warm atmosphere. The clattering of pots and pans seemed to be playing a cheerful melody.

After a flurry of activity, the meal was finally ready.

Li Huazhen and Chu Mengran brought steaming dishes to the table, the braised pork with a bright red color.

Each piece is coated in a rich sauce, with an irresistible aroma that makes your mouth water.

Steamed fish is tender and delicious, garnished with bright green scallions and orange-red ginger slices; just looking at it makes your mouth water.

There are also various refreshing vegetables, arranged in a very tempting way, including stir-fried seasonal vegetables and cucumber salad, all brightly colored and nutritious.

Li Huazhen warmly served Chu Mengran rice and vegetables.

While picking up some food, she said, "Mengran, try Auntie's braised pork. It's Auntie's specialty."

"The cooking time and the combination of seasonings are very important, so eat more. Also, this steamed fish is especially fresh, you should try it."

Chu Mengran blushed at Li Huazhen's enthusiasm and said shyly, "Auntie, don't bother, I can do it myself. You should eat too."

But Li Huazhen seemed not to hear her and kept putting food on Chu Mengran's plate, saying, "Don't be shy at my house, treat yourself like family."

"If you don't eat more, Auntie will think the food isn't good."

The family sat around the dining table, laughing and enjoying a warm dinner filled with affection.

At this moment, all the fatigue gradually dissipates in this warm atmosphere.

On the other side, in the gloomy, dark, and oppressive cell area of ​​the Public Security Bureau.

The lights on the mottled walls flickered, as if they might go out at any moment.

The air was filled with a nauseating, damp, and musty smell, mixed with a hint of sweat and rust, making one want to vomit.

Liu Dazhu was locked in a small, cramped single cell.

He sat listlessly on the old, creaky wooden bed.

Wood shavings from the bed board would occasionally poke into his buttocks, but he was completely unaware.

A sinister glint appeared in his eyes as he plotted how to exact even greater revenge on Chen Guilan once he got out.

How could he continue living that muddled, wicked life?

He had no idea that a nightmare was about to unfold, and that he would soon pay the price for his evil deeds.

Because Chen Jianguo, the deputy director of the Urban Construction Bureau, had specifically instructed that Liu Dazhu be given special "care".

The deputy director of the Public Security Bureau stood up personally.

His crisp police uniform gleamed with a cold, hard sheen in the dim light as he strode into the cell with steady, dignified steps.

He walked up to the police officers Xiao Li, Lao Zhang, and Xiao Wang who were guarding the cell, slightly raised his chin, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's.

He gestured to the single cell where Liu Dazhu was and said in a low voice, "That's Liu Dazhu. Give him a good 'look after'."

"Don't let anything too serious happen, but don't let him get too comfortable either. This scumbag has done something that will teach him a lesson he won't forget."

Xiao Li, Lao Zhang, and Xiao Wang exchanged glances, immediately understanding each other, and their faces lit up with knowing smiles.

Xiao Li patted his chest and assured him, "Deputy Director, don't worry. Don't you trust us to handle things? We'll definitely make sure he knows the rules here."

“People like this need to be taught a lesson, otherwise they’ll really think they can do whatever they want.”

After the deputy director left, the three of them arrived at the door of Liu Dazhu's single cell.

With a clang, the iron gate was opened, the jarring sound echoing through the quiet prison area.

Liu Dazhu looked at them impatiently and shouted, "What do you guys want?"

"Let me tell you, none of you will have an easy time after I get out!"

"I have plenty of ways to deal with you. You'll be crying your eyes out!"

As he spoke, he waved his fist, his arrogant and domineering demeanor making it seem as if he were the master of the place.

Old Zhang snorted coldly and said, "Stop making a fuss here and come with us."

"Don't think you can scare anyone. Here, you have to behave yourself."

The three ignored Liu Dazhu's struggles and curses, which included various vulgarities.

They lifted him directly from the single cell and dragged him like a chick towards a multi-person cell.

Liu Dazhu kicked his feet wildly on the ground, trying to break free, but to no avail.

Upon reaching the door of the multi-person cell, the three men forcefully threw Liu Dazhu into the cell, which already housed five people, as if he were trash.

Then, they closed the iron bars and said to the five criminals inside, "This kid's a troublemaker. You guys teach him a lesson and show him some manners."

"If he still doesn't behave, then you can go all out against him. We'll take care of anything that happens."