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

There are also refreshing and delicious stir-fried green vegetables, which are perfectly matched and make people's appetites increase.

Just then, the sound of keys turning was heard outside the door.

Chen Dong's parents, Chen Jianguo, deputy director of the Urban Construction Bureau, and Li Huazhen, a teacher at Nanjiang No. 2 High School, pushed open the door and entered.

They were stunned by what they saw as soon as they entered.

A table laden with delicious food was laid out before me, emitting an enticing aroma.

The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with surprise and delight.

"Dongzi, did you make this?"

Li Huazhen asked with delight, her eyes filled with relief and pride.

"Mom, Mengran and I made this together. We wanted to give you a surprise and welcome you home!"

Chen Dong answered with a smile, his face beaming with pride, his eyes occasionally glancing at Chu Mengran as he showed his parents their masterpiece.

"Uncle and Auntie, welcome home. You've had a long day, come and try our cooking!"

Chu Mengran spoke politely, a sweet smile on her face and eyes full of expectation, hoping to gain the elder's approval.

Chen Jianguo and Li Huazhen looked at the young couple in front of them, their hearts filled with satisfaction.

Chen Jianguo said with a smile, "Good, good, you've really put your heart into this. This food looks delicious."

"Mengran, you and Dongzi are cooking together, it must be really hard work for you."

Li Huazhen held Chu Mengran's hand, her eyes full of affection, and said, "Mengran, you are so sensible!"

"She even helped Dongzi prepare dinner. Auntie was so happy."

"From now on, treat this place as your own home, don't be shy."

The four of them sat around the dining table and began to enjoy this cozy dinner.

During the meal, Chen Dong served food to Chu Mengran while asking his father, "Dad, where has Mengran's mother, Aunt Chu, been settled in her new home?"

Chen Jianguo put down his chopsticks and replied with a smile, "Chu Yu and your third aunt Chen Guilan's new homes are both in the same compound as ours."

"However, they are on the third floor of another building, the same floor as us, so it will be convenient for them to move around in the future."

"I thought that since we all live close by, we could look out for each other."

Upon hearing this, Chu Mengran's eyes filled with gratitude, and she quickly said, "Uncle, thank you so much."

"You've really helped my mom find such a nice and safe place to live. I don't know how to thank you enough."

Chen Jianguo waved his hand and said modestly, "No need to be polite, it's all my pleasure."

“We elders are happy to see you young people together, and we will definitely help you if we can. If you need anything in the future, just let us know.”

In a warm and inviting atmosphere, everyone enjoyed the delicious meal.

They chatted happily, their laughter echoing throughout the house, painting a picture of a blissful family.

After dinner, Chen Dong looked at the satisfied smiles on his parents' faces and felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He stood up, walked to his parents' side, and said softly, "Dad, Mom, I'm taking Mengran to her mother's place. I'll come back after I put her luggage away."

Li Huazhen smiled and nodded, then instructed, "Drive carefully on the road, and call home when you arrive."

Chen Dong, holding hands with Chu Mengran, and carrying their luggage, strolled along the road in the residential area.

A gentle summer evening breeze swept by, carrying a hint of coolness. The roadside flowers and grasses swayed softly in the breeze, as if they too were dancing to celebrate this beautiful night.

Chu Mengran felt both excited and nervous.

She held Chen Dong's hand tightly, glancing up at him every now and then, her eyes filled with anticipation for seeing her mother soon.

Soon, they arrived at Chu Yu's house.

Chu Mengran took a deep breath to calm herself down, then rang the doorbell and excitedly called out, "Mom, I'm home!"

Her voice was filled with longing for her mother; it seemed to have wings and instantly pierced through the door.

The door creaked open.

The moment Chu Yu saw her daughter, her eyes immediately welled up with tears.

She opened her arms and hugged her daughter tightly, her voice choked with emotion: "Mengran! My precious daughter, you're finally back. Mom has been looking forward to seeing you every day."

"Mom, I miss you so much."

Chu Mengran also hugged her mother tightly, tears glistening in her eyes. The mother and daughter embraced each other tightly, as if they wanted to pour out all the longing they had felt since their separation.

Chu Mengran's shoulders trembled slightly.

She buried her face in her mother's arms, feeling the warmth of her embrace.

At this moment, all the longing turned into tears of happiness.

Chen Dong stood aside, smiling as he watched the heartwarming scene of the mother and daughter's reunion.

He stood quietly, his eyes full of understanding.

After a while, Chen Dong said softly, "Auntie, Mengran, I'm going back now. See you tomorrow."

"Dongzi, thank you."

Chu Yu released her daughter and looked at Chen Dong with gratitude in her eyes.

"Thanks to you for taking care of Mengran during this time."

"You're welcome, Auntie. Please have a good chat."

After Chen Dong finished speaking, he turned and left.

His steps were light and firm as he walked down the corridor, feeling happy that Chu Mengran could reunite with her mother.

Chen Dong did not go straight home, but went downstairs and waited on the second floor.

He leaned against the stair railing, quietly watching the night view outside the window.

The moonlight spilled onto the roads in the neighborhood, like a layer of silver gauze.

After Chu Yu pulled Chu Mengran to close the door and go inside, he went back up to the third floor and pressed the doorbell of the opposite door.

"Who?"

A slightly puzzled voice came from inside the door from Third Aunt Chen Guilan.

"Third Aunt, it's me, Dongzi."

Chen Dong replied, his voice tinged with excitement.

Upon opening the door, Chen Guilan saw Chen Dong, and a smile immediately appeared on her face, a smile as radiant as a blooming flower.

She said warmly, "Dongzi, you're back! Are you on summer vacation? Come in quickly, let your aunt take a good look at you."

As she spoke, she grabbed Chen Dong's arm and pulled him into the house.

"Yes, Auntie, I just got home."

Chen Dong answered with a smile and went inside.

He looked around and felt a sense of warmth from the familiar furniture and cozy decor.

"Come in, come in."

Chen Guilan took Chen Dong's arm and ushered him into the house.

"Dongzi, have you eaten? Do you want me to cook something for you? Your aunt will make your favorite braised pork."

"Third Aunt, I've already eaten, you don't need to do anything else."

Chen Dong quickly said, his heart filled with emotion as he watched his aunt's busy figure.

"Okay, I'll cut some fruit for you and make you a cup of tea."

As Chen Guilan spoke, she busied herself with her tasks.

She went into the kitchen, skillfully chopped fruit, and then brewed Chen Dong a steaming cup of tea.

Just then, my two younger cousins, thirteen-year-old Daya and nine-year-old Erya, arrived in the room.

Hearing the commotion in the living room, they ran out of their respective bedrooms.

"cousin!"

Daya and Erya shouted excitedly, their faces beaming with innocent smiles.