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

"But I've been working hard. Although my business failed, I didn't give up. I believe that one day I will succeed and be able to give you the life you want."

Shen Yue raised an eyebrow, her tone clearly sarcastic: "Startup failure? Ha, Tao Hao, you're still the same, always living in your own fantasy."

"You think hard work guarantees success? Don't be naive. This world has never been about changing your destiny through hard work alone."

Tao Hao's face was a little pale, but he still insisted, "Yueyue, I know I'm not good enough yet, but I'm really trying. Can you give me a chance? Let's start over, okay?"

Shen Yue scoffed, her eyes filled with disdain: "Start over? Tao Hao, what makes you think I'll turn back? Do you think I'm still that naive little girl who would soften up just because of a few sweet words from you?"

She paused, her tone becoming even sharper: "I'm doing very well now. I've succeeded in starting my own business, and I have a new boyfriend. He's far more successful than you; he has a car, a house, and a successful career. And you? What do you have? Besides those unrealistic dreams, you have nothing."

Tao Hao's face turned completely pale, his fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white. His voice trembled slightly: "Yueyue, you've changed. You weren't like this before. You used to say that as long as we were together, nothing else mattered."

Shen Yue looked at him coldly, her eyes devoid of any warmth: "People change, Tao Hao. I was too naive before, thinking that love could put food on the table. But now I understand that without money, you are nothing. If you can't give me what I want, then stop bothering me."

A flicker of pain and anger flashed in Tao Hao's eyes. He gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Shen Yue, do you really think money is everything? Is our relationship really so worthless?"

Shen Yue sneered, her tone full of sarcasm: "Feelings? Tao Hao, don't be naive. Can feelings put food on the table? Can they let me live in a big house and drive a luxury car? No. So, stop trying to hold me hostage with those illusory things."

Tao Hao's face darkened completely, and his voice carried a hint of suppressed anger: "Shen Yue, you have disappointed me greatly. I never expected you to turn out like this."

Shen Yue shrugged dismissively, her tone full of contempt: "Disappointed? Tao Hao, what makes you think you're disappointed in me? You can't even take care of yourself, what right do you have to tell me what to do?"

Tao Hao clenched his fists tighter, a flicker of pain and anger flashing in his eyes, but he finally loosened his grip and said in a low voice, "Shen Yue, since you say so, I won't say anything more. I wish you happiness."

After saying that, he turned and left, his back view looking somewhat lonely.

Shen Yue watched his retreating figure, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, but it quickly returned to its aloofness. She picked up her shopping bag, swayed in her high heels, and left without looking back.

After taking a few steps, Tao Hao suddenly stopped and looked back at Shen Yue's back.

His eyes were filled with pain and anger, but even more so with a deep sense of powerlessness.

"Shen Yue, you've changed," he murmured to himself, a hint of bitterness in his voice.

After Shen Yue walked away, a cold smile appeared on her lips, and she thought to herself with smug satisfaction: "Tao Hao, you will never be good enough for me."

However, deep down, she felt a strange sense of emptiness.

She shook her head, putting those feelings behind her, and continued walking forward.

Tao Hao's eyes reddened slightly as he looked at Shen Yue as if she were a stranger.

The once gentle and lovely girl has now become so unfamiliar and indifferent.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found that his throat was blocked and he couldn't utter a single word.

Looking at Tao Hao's pained expression, Shen Yue felt no pity whatsoever. She glanced at her watch and said impatiently, "I don't have time to waste here with you. I'm going shopping. Don't come looking for me again. We have nothing to do with each other anymore."

After saying that, she picked up her shopping bag, put on her high heels, and left without looking back.

Tao Hao was left standing there blankly, his eyes vacant, his heart filled with pain and anger with nowhere to vent.

Shen Yue pushed open the door of the toy store, and the colorful toys inside immediately came into view.

A wide variety of cartoon character dolls, educational building blocks, and electric toys that make wonderful sounds are on display.

The store was filled with the cheerful laughter of children, while parents smiled and patiently helped their children choose items.

Shen Yue frowned; the lively atmosphere clashed with her inner indifference.

She strolled around the store casually, her eyes scanning the shelves. She picked up a Barbie doll, looked at it, and put it down, muttering to herself, "This one will do. Kids should like it."

Just then, a young mother walked past her with her child. The child excitedly pointed to a Transformer toy and shouted, "Mommy, I want this!"

The mother gently patted the child's head and said, "Okay, as long as the baby likes it."

Shen Yue watched this scene with a hint of disdain in her eyes, thinking to herself: This is all the ambition these people have.

She picked out a remote-controlled car and a puzzle box, then headed to the cashier.

The cashier was a friendly young woman who smiled and asked, "Miss, is this for your child?"

Shen Yue replied indifferently, "Yes, for my sister."

After paying, she picked up the toy bag and walked out of the toy store without looking back.

Immediately afterwards, Shen Yue went to the tobacco and alcohol specialty store.

Upon entering the store, all kinds of cigarettes and alcohol fill the shelves, with the aroma of alcohol and tobacco mixed together.

When the owner saw a customer come in, he quickly came up to greet him: "Welcome! What would you like to order? We have all kinds of high-end cigarettes and alcohol."

Shen Yue glanced at the shelves, pointed to a well-known brand of liquor, and said, "Give me two bottles of this, and two cartons of good cigarettes."

While receiving the goods, the shop owner enthusiastically introduced them: "You have excellent taste. This wine has a mellow taste, and the cigarettes are also top-quality. They are perfect for gifting."

Shen Yue snorted coldly: "I'll use it myself, what's this talk about giving gifts?"

The boss smiled awkwardly and said nothing more.

After leaving the tobacco and alcohol store, Shen Yue went into a health product store.

A sales assistant greeted me with a smile: "Madam, we have all kinds of imported health supplements here, which are very good for your health. Are you buying them for yourself or as a gift?"

Shen Yue said impatiently, "Pick the best for my father and brother."

The sales assistant quickly recommended a few items, and after listening for a few minutes, Shen Yue casually nodded: "Okay, that's all. Wrap it up."

As darkness fell, the sky was dyed orange-red by the setting sun.