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

They've snatched away more than half of the market share we worked so hard to build!"

In the meeting room, the employees were all silent, trembling with fear.

They kept their heads down, their eyes fixed on the desk in front of them, avoiding eye contact with the manager's angry gaze.

The entire conference room was eerily quiet, so quiet that you could hear the faint sound of a pin dropping to the floor.

What are you all doing?

Li Ming's gaze swept over every employee like a sharp sword.

"Why can they create such a popular game, while we can't?"

"From now on, everyone should be on high alert and work hard to speed up the production of the cartridge game 'Investiture of the Gods: The Demon-Subduing Third Prince'."

"Time is of the essence; it must be completed in the shortest possible time."

"If we are outdone by 361° again, I don't need to say anything more, everyone can think about the consequences!"

As he spoke, he slammed his hands heavily on the table.

Each strike was accompanied by a dull thud, and his body trembled slightly with anger, like a volcano about to erupt.

The employees nodded in unison, their movements synchronized and mechanical.

Their eyes revealed tension and pressure, knowing that the days ahead were destined to be spent working overtime day and night.

Programmer Zhang bit his lip slightly, his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on his knees as he silently planned out the heavy coding task that lay ahead.

Art designer Xiao Li frowned, his mind beginning to conceive various fantastical scenes and character designs for "The Investiture of the Gods: The Demon-Subduing Third Prince".

They were worried about how to complete a high-quality design within a tight timeframe.

Meanwhile, in the cozy little apartment Chen Dong rented near Tsinghua University in Beiping, a completely different scene unfolded.

The afternoon sun streamed through the clean windows, bathing the room in a golden veil over every piece of furniture.

The interior is simply yet cozy, with several brightly colored decorative paintings hanging on the walls, adding an artistic touch to the room.

On the coffee table in the living room, there is a bouquet of beautiful flowers, their rich fragrance filling the air and making people feel relaxed and happy.

Chen Dong looked at his girlfriend Chu Mengran sitting on the sofa with a big smile on his face, a smile as bright as a flower blooming in spring.

He walked over to Chu Mengran, sat down gently, and said, "Mengran, how about we go to a karaoke bar?"

"Recently, 'The Battle of Chu and Han' has been a huge hit, and the company's performance is booming. I'm so happy that I just want to relax and share this joy with you."

Upon hearing that they were going to a karaoke bar, a hint of hesitation flashed across Chu Mengran's bright and charming eyes.

She furrowed her brows slightly, gently shook her head, her voice soft yet carrying an undeniable resolve.

"Dongzi, that kind of place seems so chaotic. I've heard that all sorts of people from society work there, it's a real mixed bag, I don't really want to go."

As she spoke, she unconsciously moved closer to Chen Dong, seemingly seeking reassurance.

Chen Dong smiled and reached out to gently stroke Chu Mengran's head, his fingers lightly running through her soft hair.

“I’m definitely not comfortable with you going alone or with other people, so I absolutely won’t let you go.”

"But it's perfectly fine if you come with me, don't you trust me?"

"I'm a very good fighter. With me here, those bastards won't be able to get close to you. I can definitely protect you."

As he spoke, he patted his chest confidently.

Chu Mengran was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Chen Dong. What came into view was his confident smile and the deep concern and love in his eyes.

In that instant, her worries lessened slightly.

However, her long-standing caution and unease about unfamiliar environments still made her hesitate.

She bit her lower lip slightly, constantly weighing the options in her mind.

She possessed a pure and innocent appearance, like the warm spring sun, and before she and Chen Dong established a relationship, her heart was as pure as an uncarved jade.

She found it difficult to develop a liking for places like KTVs and bars, which she perceived as somewhat complicated.

Seeing that Chu Mengran still looked hesitant and reluctant to go, Chen Dong didn't insist.

His eyes darted around, and an idea flashed through his mind. He smiled and made a suggestion.

"How about this, I'll go buy a home karaoke system."

"We'll sing in this little apartment, just the two of us, so you won't have to worry about all that messy stuff."

"It's so great to be able to sing freely."

Chu Mengran listened and thought about it for a moment.

She looked around at the cozy little home filled with their memories.

Imagining myself singing here with Chen Dong, I thought it was a really good idea.

She nodded gently, her lips curving upwards into a sweet smile, like a flower in full bloom.

“Great idea, Dongzi.”

So Chen Dong immediately got up, tidied his clothes, and went out to the electronics store.

The sun shone warmly on him all the way.

He was in an exceptionally good mood, and his steps were so light that he felt like he was about to fly.

Upon arriving at the electronics store, one is overwhelmed by the dazzling array of electronic products on display.

Chen Dong paced around the store, carefully selecting suitable equipment.

He walked to an area displaying home karaoke equipment and stopped.

He turned to the enthusiastic shop assistant and said, "Boss, could you recommend a home karaoke device that has good sound quality and is easy to operate? I want to sing with my girlfriend at home."

The salesperson quickly stepped forward, a professional smile on their face, and enthusiastically introduced the product: "Sir, this device looks very good."

"Its microphone has clear and pure sound quality, which can reproduce your voice to the greatest extent."

"Moreover, the reverb effect is also excellent, which can make your singing sound fuller and more beautiful."

"Connecting to the TV is also very convenient, requiring only a few simple steps, and even people who are not very knowledgeable about electronic products can easily get started."

As he spoke, the shop assistant picked up the microphone and skillfully demonstrated the connection and operation process.

Chen Dong watched the shop assistant's demonstration intently, nodding occasionally, and even picked up the microphone to test the sound.

He hummed a few lines into the microphone, feeling quite satisfied with the sound.

After some haggling, Chen Dong paid the money, carefully held the equipment in his arms, and returned to his small apartment with a heart full of joy.

Back home, Chen Dong didn't even have time to rest before quickly installing the equipment.

He focused intently on adjusting the TV and microphone, his eyes glued to the parameters and displays on the screen, his hands skillfully manipulating various buttons and interfaces.

Soon, the equipment was debugged and everything was ready.