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

Chu Mengran exclaimed in amazement, her eyes unable to leave the terracotta warriors for a moment, her steps unconsciously slowing down as she carefully examined each one.

Chen Dong earnestly explained the history and production process of the Terracotta Army to Chu Mengran: "These terracotta warriors are made of clay and each has its own unique facial features, representing different soldier images. They are a symbol of the military power of the Qin Dynasty and a treasure of ancient Chinese sculpture art. It is said that the production of the Terracotta Army was a huge project that consumed a lot of manpower, material resources and time."

At the museum, they also met a senior archaeologist.

The archaeologists, dressed simply and wearing black-rimmed glasses, saw how interested they were in the Terracotta Warriors and enthusiastically came over to explain some stories of archaeological excavations and the latest research findings.

"Look, the gesture of this terracotta warrior is very special. After research, we found that it may represent some kind of military signal. In the Qin Dynasty, the army used various gestures to convey orders during battle, and this gesture may be one of them."

The archaeologist pointed to a terracotta warrior and said, his eyes filled with pride in his research findings.

Chen Dong and Chu Mengran listened with great interest, occasionally raising their own questions.

Chu Mengran asked curiously, "Why have the colors faded from these terracotta warriors after being buried underground for so many years?"

The archaeologist patiently explained: "The terracotta warriors were originally painted, but due to being buried underground for a long time and being exposed to air, the paint oxidized rapidly, so most of the terracotta warriors we see now are grayish-brown. This is a great regret in archaeological work, and we have been working hard to study how to better protect these cultural relics."

This exchange with archaeologists gave them a deeper understanding of the Terracotta Army, a greater appreciation for the vastness and depth of history, and a profound respect for the wisdom and skill of the ancients.

The days of travel fly by, and in the blink of an eye, more than half of summer vacation has passed.

Chen Dong and Chu Mengran, filled with memories, embarked on their journey home.

They took a train directly back to Shenzhen, and then transferred to another train back to Nanjiang County.

Along the way, the two leaned against the car window, reminiscing about their time in Chang'an, sometimes laughing and sometimes sighing.

Even after returning to Nanjiang County, the summer heat remained intense.

The streets and alleys were filled with a sweltering heat, and even the occasional breeze carried a hint of heat.

Every household is trying to find ways to beat the heat. Some set up tables and chairs in the yard and the whole family sits together eating watermelon, while others hold palm-leaf fans and sit at the door to cool off.

Although Chen Dong and Chu Mengran have returned to their respective homes, their hearts are still closely connected, and they call each other every day to express their longing for each other.

On the weekend, Chen Dong arrived at Chu Mengran's building early and called her.

A moment later, Chu Mengran appeared wearing a bright red short-sleeved dress. The color was so vibrant and eye-catching, like a burning flame, that it made her skin look as white as snow.

She skipped and hopped down the hill like a joyful little deer.

Happy weekend, Dongzi.

Chu Mengran said with a smile, her face beaming with joy, her two shallow dimples appearing and disappearing.

Chen Dong took out a bouquet of flowers from behind him and handed it to Chu Mengran, saying somewhat shyly, "Happy weekend, Mengran. These flowers are for you."

The bouquet was carefully selected by him at the market early that morning. It included vibrant roses and delicate lilies, with morning dew still clinging to the flowers and emitting a fragrant aroma.

Chu Mengran took the flower, held it to her nose and gently smelled it, a happy smile spreading across her face: "It's so beautiful, thank you. How did you know I like flowers?"

From then on, Chen Dong and Chu Mengran went on dates frequently.

They went to the market together, which was crowded with people.

A wide variety of snacks are on display, and their aromas are irresistible.

Hand in hand, they strolled through the crowd, savoring traditional delicacies such as candied hawthorn and sugar paintings.

"Dongzi, look at that sugar painting, it's so exquisite."

Chu Mengran pointed to a sugar painting stall and said.

At the stall, a sugar painting artist is holding a small spoon and quickly sketching the cooked sugar syrup on the cutting board. In no time, a lifelike phoenix appears before your eyes.

Chen Dong said with a smile, "If you like it, buy one."

As he spoke, he stepped forward and started chatting with the sugar painting artist. Upon learning that Chu Mengran liked butterflies, he asked the artist to make a sugar painting in the shape of a butterfly and handed it to Chu Mengran.

Chu Mengran took the sugar painting, carefully took a bite, and the sweet taste spread on her tongue: "It's so sweet, Dongzi, you should try it."

As she spoke, she held the sugar painting to Chen Dong's lips. Chen Dong took a small bite and looked at Chu Mengran's satisfied expression, his heart filled with love.

They also went to see a movie together. The theater was full of people and filled with the aroma of popcorn.

In the darkness, Chen Dong gently held Chu Mengran's hand, and Chu Mengran leaned on Chen Dong's shoulder. The two were immersed in the movie's plot.

The movie was a heartwarming love story. When she saw the touching parts, Chu Mengran's eyes reddened slightly, and Chen Dong gently patted her shoulder to comfort her.

It was already late when we finished watching the movie.

The streetlights lit up one by one, casting a dim yellow light.

Chen Dong escorted Chu Mengran home. When they reached the bottom of the apartment building, Chu Mengran looked at Chen Dong with reluctance in her eyes.

"Dongzi, I have a really happy day."

Chu Mengran said softly, her voice tinged with a hint of longing.

Chen Dong looked at Chu Mengran and couldn't help but hug her: "Me too, I'm happy every day as long as I'm with you."

The two hugged each other tightly, and the air around them seemed to become sweet.

The two embraced for a while, then Chen Dong gently released Chu Mengran, looked into her eyes with a firm gaze, and said, "Mengran, I want to spend more time with you. I want to be with you like this every day from now on."

Chu Mengran blushed and nodded slightly: "Me too, Dongzi, I want to be with you forever."

From then on, Chen Dong and Chu Mengran would occasionally book rooms in small hotels in the county town.

Although the hotel was small, it was decorated warmly and neatly, with simple tables and chairs and a clean bed in the room.

Every time Chen Dong entered the room, he would first pour Chu Mengran a cup of hot water. The steaming water added warmth to the room.

Then the two sat on the edge of the bed, sharing their thoughts and dreams.

"Mengran, what do you want to do after we graduate?"

As Chen Dong combed Chu Mengran's hair, he asked gently.

Chu Mengran leaned against Chen Dong's chest, thought for a moment, and said, "I want to become a teacher, to educate and nurture students. I feel that being able to watch students grow and impart knowledge to them is a particularly meaningful thing. What about you?"

Chen Dong said with a smile, "I want to continue working hard in the business world and make a name for myself."