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

Then I remembered that the guide mentioned that giving a girl a doll she likes would be a surprise.

He went inside, bought the teddy bear, and handed it to Yu Qin, saying, "Xiao Qin, look how cute this teddy bear is, just like you. Here you go."

Yu Qin took the doll and said perfunctorily, "Wow, Miaomiao, you're so nice."

But in her heart, she thought that if Chen Dong gave her a gift, it would definitely be more heartfelt, rather than just a rigid, conventional one.

Yu Qin watched as Chen Dong gently put a hair clip on Chu Mengran, and the two exchanged a sweet glance. She felt both envious and a little jealous of Chu Mengran.

She thought to herself: How wonderful it would be if her boyfriend were Chen Dong, so gentle and considerate, showering her with endless love.

Unlike her current boyfriend, Guo Miao, who even needs to rely on Chen Dong's guide to winning her over in order to be gentle and pleasing.

A couple of days ago, Guo Miao was looking at this guide when she went to the bathroom and saw its contents.

Guo Miao now feels no novelty whatsoever about the romantic and flattering things she does.

I already knew this a long time ago, but nothing has changed, and I'm still sticking to the same old methods.

As she thought about it, she couldn't help but imagine her interactions with Chen Dong.

Chen Dong held her hand, whispered sweet nothings to her, and carefully selected a gift for her...

But she still pretended to be calm and continued shopping with Guo Miao, only occasionally revealing a hint of loneliness that was hard for others to notice.

The two couples strolled along the bustling street, each with their own thoughts.

Chen Dong and Chu Mengran were immersed in their sweet world together.

Guo Miao was still trying to please Yu Qin, completely unaware that her heart had already quietly strayed.

Yu Qin was torn between envy and jealousy, adding a unique touch to this Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve unfolds slowly across the city of Beiping, like a mysterious and romantic painting.

As dusk settles, the streetlights cast a soft glow, intertwining with the colorful lights inside the shops, transforming the entire street into a dreamlike spectacle.

A gentle breeze swept by, but it did nothing to dampen people's festive spirit. The streets and alleys were filled with a joyous atmosphere, and laughter echoed throughout.

Two couples strolled along the bustling street. Chen Dong and Chu Mengran held hands, looking like a perfect couple, enjoying this warm and romantic moment.

Chu Mengran was frequently drawn to the novel decorations on the street, excitedly pulling Chen Dong's hand and pointing to the beautiful colored lights and cute Santa Claus dolls.

His eyes sparkled with joy.

Chen Dong looked at her with a face full of doting affection, patiently listening to her share every surprise.

They would occasionally share their opinions with a smile, and a deep affection radiated between them.

Meanwhile, Guo Miao and Yu Qin walked side by side. Guo Miao tried hard to find topics to talk about, attempting to make Yu Qin happy.

He pointed to a shop on the street that was playing Christmas music and said, "Xiaoqin, listen, this music is so nice, it really creates a Christmas atmosphere."

Yu Qin smiled, a seemingly happy smile on her lips, and replied, "Yes, it sounds nice."

But her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Chen Dong and Chu Mengran, who were not far away.

Watching Chen Dong gently tidy Chu Mengran's wind-blown hair, a feeling of indescribable envy and loss welled up inside her.

Guo Miao then saw a stall selling Christmas ornaments on the street and remembered that Chen Dong had mentioned in his guide to winning a girl's heart that giving small gifts could please her.

He quickly said, "Xiaoqin, let's go over there and take a look. Maybe we can find some little gadgets you like."

Yu Qin nodded and followed him to the stall.

Guo Miao carefully selected a small crystal ball, which contained a warm Christmas scene with a snowman, a Christmas tree, and Santa Claus.

He said to Qin, "Qin, look at this crystal ball, isn't it beautiful? Do you like it?"

Yu Qin took the crystal ball, still smiling, and said, "Hmm, it's quite beautiful. Thank you, Miaomiao."

But her mind wasn't on the crystal ball at all; she was imagining what it would be like if Chen Dong had chosen a gift for her.

As Guo Miao walked, he saw a long queue in front of a dessert shop.

Knowing that Yu Qin liked sweets, he said, "Xiao Qin, that dessert shop seems to be very popular. Why don't we go and buy some to try?"

Yu Qin smiled and replied, "Okay."

The two waited in line for a while before buying the shop's signature dessert.

Guo Miao handed it to Yu Qin and said, "Xiao Qin, try it, it must be delicious."

Yu Qin took a bite and praised, "Hmm, it tastes really good."

But her gaze remained fixed on Chen Dong, watching him chat and laugh with Chu Mengran, and the sense of loss she felt grew stronger.

Before we knew it, it was nine o'clock.

Looking at the bustling street, Chen Dong suggested, "Let's go buy some apples for Christmas Eve, hoping for a peaceful and safe new year."

Everyone agreed. So, the two couples went to a fruit stand.

The stall was filled with brightly colored apples, each carefully wrapped and tied with a pretty ribbon.

Chen Dong and Guo Miao began to carefully select their items.

Chen Dong picked up a large, red apple and carefully examined its skin to make sure there were no blemishes.

He wanted to give the best apples to Chu Mengran.

Guo Miao followed Chen Dong's example, picking out apples while asking the stall owner, "Boss, are these apples sweet?"

The stall owner smiled and replied, "They're sweet, feel free to choose."

After choosing the apple, Chen Dong walked up to Chu Mengran and said gently, "Mengran, this apple is for you."

"I hope you have a safe and peaceful new year, and be happy every day."

Chu Mengran took the apple, her face beaming with a happy smile, her eyes glistening with tears of emotion.

"Dongzi, thank you. I also hope you are safe and healthy."

She clutched the apple tightly, as if it were the most precious gift in the world.

Yu Qin watched Guo Miao walk towards her with an apple, but she didn't have much expectation in her heart.

Guo Miao handed her the apple and said, "Xiaoqin, this apple is for you. Merry Christmas Eve."

Yu Qin took the apple and said, "Thank you, Miao Miao."

But in her heart, she was thinking, how wonderful it would be if this apple were a gift from Chen Dong.

She knew it was impossible, so she could only keep her feelings hidden deep inside and maintain that seemingly happy smile on her face.

Let's continue strolling through the streets together on Christmas Eve.

At 9:30 p.m., the night grew deeper, but the Christmas lights along the street still twinkled with a mesmerizing glow.

However, it was almost time for both couples to part ways.

Chen Dong glanced at his watch and looked up at the bustling street.