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

The gestures were full of intimacy, as if they had returned to childhood.

"Hello Auntie."

Chen Dong greeted him politely, his voice carrying a hint of respect, as if he were addressing an elder.

"Chen Dong, thank you for bringing Meng Ran back."

Chu Yu smiled, her smile filled with gratitude, thanking Chen Dong for taking care of her daughter.

You're welcome, Auntie.

Chen Dong smiled, then pointed outside and said, "I'm going home now, Meng Ran, see you later."

Her smile held a hint of reluctance, as if she were looking forward to seeing Chu Mengran again.

"See you later."

Chu Mengran waved. The wave was full of affection, as if conveying her blessings to Chen Dong.

Chen Dong turned and left, while Chu Mengran and Chu Yu went upstairs together.

As Chu Yu walked, she asked, "Meng Ran, is there anything you want to eat this time you're back? Mom will make it for you."

Her voice was full of love, as if she were preparing a grand feast for her daughter.

"Mom, I want to eat your braised pork."

Chu Mengran said with a smile, her smile full of anticipation, as if she could already smell the aroma of braised pork.

"Okay, Mom will make it for you right away," Chu Yu replied with a smile.

Her smile was filled with happiness; cooking a delicious meal for her daughter was her greatest joy.

When Chen Dong returned home, his parents were already waiting at the door.

Chen Dong's mother, Li Huazhen, was wearing a red cotton coat, the red of which was like a flame in winter, full of passion.

She was holding an apron in her hand, which probably still bore traces of cooking.

Upon seeing Chen Dong, she immediately greeted him with a smile.

"Dongzi, you're finally back!"

Li Huazhen said with a smile, her voice filled with joy, as if she had been looking forward to this day for a long time.

"Mom, I'm back."

Chen Dong smiled and hugged his mother, the gesture full of affection, as if he had returned to his childhood.

"Come inside quickly, it's cold outside."

"Chen Dong's father, Chen Jianguo, said with a smile. His voice was full of love, as if he were trying to ward off the cold for his son."

Chen Dong followed his parents into the house, where a sumptuous dinner had already been prepared.

The dining table was laden with various dishes, and the aroma of the food filled the entire room, making one's mouth water.

Chen Dong sat at the dining table, looking at the dishes laid out before him, his heart filled with warmth.

"Dongzi, is there anything you want to eat since you came back this time? Mom will make it for you."

Li Huazhen asked with a smile, her voice full of affection, as if she were preparing a grand feast for her son.

"Mom, I want to eat your sweet and sour pork ribs."

Chen Dong said with a smile, his smile full of anticipation, as if he could already smell the aroma of sweet and sour pork ribs.

"Okay, Mom will make it for you right away," Li Huazhen replied with a smile.

Her smile was filled with happiness; cooking a delicious meal for her son was her greatest joy.

Chen Dong sat at the dining table, watching his parents' busy figures, his heart filled with gratitude.

He knew that no matter how the outside world changed, home would always be his warmest harbor.

That harbor was filled with the love of parents, like a fireplace in winter, warming the heart.

In the early morning, a gentle ray of sunlight, like a delicate veil, quietly filtered through the thin curtains and softly fell on Chu Mengran's face.

The gentle light made her long eyelashes tremble slightly, and after a while, she slowly opened her eyes.

She sat up in bed early, her bright eyes filled with anticipation and nervousness.

Like a clear lake, it was now rippling with waves.

Today is a very important day for her; as a prospective daughter-in-law, she will be cooking for Chen Dong's mother, Li Huazhen.

This was a crucial step for her to integrate into Chen Dong's family; how could she not feel both excited and nervous?

After a quick wash, Chu Mengran stood in front of the wardrobe, a hint of conflict in her eyes.

The wardrobe was filled with all kinds of clothes, and my eyes wandered back and forth among the garments, searching for the one that best showcased me.

She gently reached out, picked up a simple floral dress, and slowly tried it on in front of the mirror.

Chu Mengran frowned slightly and muttered softly, "Isn't this too flashy? I can't be too ostentatious when I go to Dongzi's house this time. I have to leave a good impression on Uncle and Aunt."

After hesitating for a while, she hung the floral dress back up and then changed into a white shirt paired with light blue jeans.

She looked at herself in the mirror, a slight smile playing on her lips. She nodded and said softly, "Hmm, this looks both refreshing and elegant. I'll take it."

Then, Chu Mengran took a deep breath in front of herself in the mirror, trying to calm herself down.

Then she flashed a sweet smile, a smile as warm and captivating as a flower blooming in spring.

After making all the preparations, Chu Mengran walked towards Chen Dong's house with a mix of nervousness and excitement.

Throughout the journey, my heart raced uncontrollably, and I kept imagining the scene of meeting Chen Dong's parents.

I was thinking about how to greet them and how to start a conversation.

Before she knew it, she had arrived at Chen Dong's door.

Chu Mengran raised her hand, hesitated for a moment, and then gently knocked on the door; the knocking sound was like the rhythm of her tense emotions.

The door was quickly opened, and Li Huazhen's warm and smiling face appeared instantly.

"Oh, Mengran's here! Come in, come in!"

As Li Huazhen spoke enthusiastically, she reached out and took Chu Mengran's hand, as if to pull her into a warm embrace.

Those hands were soft and warm, like a mother's hands, instantly easing Chu Mengran's initial tension.

"Auntie, I'm here to help you cook."

Chu Mengran smiled, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons, a hint of shyness in her smile.

"Great! Auntie's been waiting for you."

Li Huazhen, beaming, took Chu Mengran's hand and ushered her into the house, occasionally glancing at Chu Mengran from head to toe with obvious affection in her eyes.

The two entered the kitchen, and Chu Mengran skillfully tied on her apron in one smooth motion, as if demonstrating her competence to Li Huazhen.

She looked at the dazzling array of ingredients in the kitchen, her eyes sparkling with curiosity, and asked softly, "Auntie, what are you making today?"

As Li Huazhen took the vegetables out of the refrigerator, she said methodically, "Chen Dong loves braised pork ribs, let's start stewing the ribs first."

"And these greens, they're delicious stir-fried too. Also, make your uncle's favorite sweet and sour carp; he really loves that."

Chu Mengran nodded, picked up the cleaver, and began cutting the ribs.

His gaze was focused and determined, and the cleaver in his hand moved rhythmically on the cutting board, his movements so skillful that they were astonishing.

Watching from the side, Li Huazhen couldn't help but show an admiring expression, praising, "Mengran, your knife skills are truly excellent! You cut so quickly and neatly!"