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

"Mengran, come and try this. I'll teach you how to use it."

Chen Dong greeted Chu Mengran excitedly, his voice tinged with impatience.

Chu Mengran walked to the television, looking at the brand-new equipment with curiosity and anticipation in her eyes.

She tilted her head slightly and asked softly, "Dongzi, how do you use this karaoke equipment?"

She looked like a curious little girl.

Chen Dong walked over to her and patiently explained, "Look, this is the song selection interface. You can search for your favorite songs here."

"When searching, you can search by artist or by song title, which is very convenient."

"Then just pick up the microphone and sing along with the rhythm of the music."

As he spoke, he picked up the remote control and personally demonstrated the song selection process to Chu Mengran.

Chu Mengran nodded, her eyes revealing a hint of nervousness and excitement.

She took the remote control and started searching for songs on the song selection screen.

With a light tap of the buttons on the remote control, the song list on the screen scrolls continuously.

After searching for a while, she chose a sweet love song called "Little Dimples" which is a duet between a man and a woman.

The music started softly, and its light and warm melody instantly filled the entire room.

Chen Dong picked up another microphone and sang a heartfelt duet with Chu Mengran.

"Your dimples and long eyelashes are your most beautiful features. I can't sleep every night because I miss your smile..."

Chen Dong's voice was gentle and affectionate.

As he sang, he turned his head to the side, his gaze fixed on Chu Mengran, his eyes filled with love, as if she were the only person in the world at that moment.

Chu Mengran's singing voice is clear and sweet, like a clear mountain spring flowing.

She looked at Chen Dong, her face beaming with a happy smile, a smile more radiant than the brightest spring sunshine.

"You have no idea how important you are to me. With you, my life is complete..."

Their voices intertwined, like two intertwined ribbons, filling the entire small apartment.

The song seemed to possess a magical power, continuously emanating a sweet aura.

It permeates every corner of the air, immersing the entire room in a romantic and warm atmosphere.

During the climax of the song, Chen Dong gently held Chu Mengran's hand, and Chu Mengran did not pull away.

She lowered her head slightly, a faint blush rising on her cheeks, as enchanting as the sunset.

The two smiled at each other and continued singing: "Dimples and long eyelashes are your most beautiful features. I can't sleep every night, missing your smile..."

After finishing the song, the two looked at each other and smiled, still wanting more.

Chu Mengran winked mischievously and said, "Dongzi, let's sing another song. I want to keep singing."

Chen Dong smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, you choose this time."

Chu Mengran searched on the song selection screen again, and this time she chose "Only You Have Feelings".

As the music started, Chen Dong moved slightly closer to Chu Mengran, his eyes filled with deep affection.

The singer began, "An unsolvable gaze, a heart like a needle at the bottom of the sea, all I can guess is that I have a poor appetite..."

Chu Mengran's cheeks flushed slightly as she softly sang, "If you are real, could you please listen more attentively to the voice I've never uttered..."

They were so engrossed in the sweet song that it seemed as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.

In 1994, the spring breeze of reform and opening up continued to blow powerfully across the land of China.

The country is embracing the world with an increasingly inclusive and open attitude, all sectors are booming, and people's living conditions are rising steadily like sesame flowers blooming.

In the city, skyscrapers are springing up like mushrooms after rain, on every street and alley.

People's clothing is becoming more fashionable and diverse, and their faces are filled with smiles of abundance and hope.

Amid this vibrant wave of opportunity, China's younger generation is beginning to show a strong interest in some foreign holidays.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are particularly noteworthy, gradually becoming special days that young people discuss enthusiastically and look forward to with great anticipation.

Chen Dong wasn't particularly interested in Christmas itself; the commercial atmosphere and monotonous celebrations hardly stirred any emotion in him.

But Christmas Eve holds a unique and irreplaceable meaning for him.

That was a romantic moment that would soon belong exclusively to him and Chu Mengran, a moment that would hold countless warm memories for them.

On the morning of Christmas Eve, the soft sunlight, like a lively sprite, playfully peeked through the thin curtains of the small apartment bedroom.

Several thin, bright golden streaks of light were cast onto the wooden floor.

Chen Dong slowly woke up in this warm and cozy atmosphere, still half asleep.

What came into view was Chu Mengran lying beside him, tightly embracing him as he slept soundly.

Her face looked exceptionally serene in the gentle caress of the morning light, like a work of art meticulously sculpted by nature.

Her fair skin was flushed with a slight blush, and her long eyelashes resembled two delicate little fans.

With her even and gentle breathing, she trembled slightly, each tremor seeming to play a tender melody on Chen Dong's heartstrings.

Chen Dong looked at her quietly, a slight smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips.

He slowly revealed a tender smile full of affection and doting, a smile brimming with endless love for the girl before him.

He tried to get up carefully, his movements as slow and gentle as if afraid of disturbing a beautiful dream.

However, he still accidentally touched the bed, startling Chu Mengran.

Chu Mengran opened her eyes groggily, her gaze still heavy with sleepiness.

Dreamy and bewildered, like a fawn just awakened from its slumber, it appears exceptionally adorable.

Chen Dong gazed at her tenderly, his voice as gentle as a spring breeze, and said softly, "Meng Ran, you can continue sleeping, you don't need to get up."

Chu Mengran mumbled an "oh" in her sleep, her voice soft and sweet, like a freshly cooked dish, carrying a hint of languor and coquettishness.

Then she gently closed her eyes, turned over, curled herself up even tighter, and continued to immerse herself in a sweet dream.

Chen Dong tiptoed out of the bedroom and slowly walked into the bathroom.

On the washstand are their matching toiletries, each one a symbol of the little moments of happiness in their lives.

Chen Dong skillfully picked up his toothbrush, squeezed on toothpaste, and began washing his face.

Soon, the refreshing scent of mint filled the bathroom.

After washing up, he went to the wardrobe and carefully selected a set of casual and comfortable clothes.

Simple yet stylish, every detail reflects his pursuit of quality of life.

Then he went to the kitchen.

The kitchen is small, but it is clean and tidy, and every piece of kitchenware is placed in an orderly manner.

He opened the refrigerator, which was filled with fresh ingredients that he had specially purchased from the market the day before.

Various brightly colored vegetables, plump fruits, and fresh meats are neatly arranged.