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

As if searching for some important clue

Her heart was pounding faster and faster, and an ominous premonition enveloped her.

Suddenly, she leaned closer to the clothes and took a deep sniff; a strong perfume scent wafted up to her nose.

The scent was unique and unfamiliar, definitely not the perfume she usually wore.

Her face instantly paled, her once rosy lips turned bloodless, the clothes in her hands slipped from her grasp, and she seemed to have all her strength drained away as she slowly sat down on the small stool in the bathroom.

At that moment, she felt as if her whole world was collapsing and all the beauty had vanished.

My heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and the pain was unbearable.

Various images involuntarily surfaced in her mind: Chen Dong and Yu Qin's intimate appearance, the two of them after Guo Miao got drunk, in Guo Miao and Yu Qin's home, Chen Dong and Yu Qin's ambiguous interactions, and Chen Dong's unnatural expression just now. All the clues seemed to point to a fact that she did not want to believe but had to face—Chen Dong may have had a relationship with Yu Qin.

She was struggling internally, unwilling to believe that the person she loved would betray her, yet the evidence was so irrefutable.

My eyes gradually welled up with tears, but they stubbornly refused to fall.

Her heart was filled with sadness and sorrow, but she kept comforting herself: "Capable men will all end up like this sooner or later. Wasn't my stepfather, Meng Zhengguo, also having affairs? I heard that Chen Dong's brother-in-law, Qin Min, also has a mistress. In the past, emperors had three thousand beauties in their harems. Men are always hard to resist temptation. It's just that now, it's my boyfriend Chen Dong's turn."

She tried to convince herself with these reasons, to accept this cruel reality, but the bitterness in her heart just wouldn't go away; instead, it felt like a dull knife, cutting into her heart again and again.

She sat in the bathroom, her thoughts drifting back to the day she met Chen Dong.

The sun was shining brightly, and the willows along the street swayed in the wind, their tender green branches gently moving as if welcoming their encounter.

She was searching for a book she had longed for in a bookstore on the street. It was a book about literature, but she couldn't find it in several bookstores.

As she anxiously searched among the bookshelves, she accidentally bumped into Chen Dong, who was looking for a book.

The moment their eyes met, time seemed to stand still. Chen Dong's eyes were clear and bright, carrying a hint of apology and curiosity. From that moment on, their lives became inextricably intertwined.

They strolled together along the park paths, sharing each other's joys and sorrows.

Sharing an umbrella together in the rain, watching the raindrops fall, and feeling each other's warmth.

Let's work together for the future and look forward to a bright tomorrow.

Those wonderful times they spent together flashed through her mind like a movie, and finally, on the rooftop, when she was being harassed by her beastly stepfather Meng Zhengguo to the point of wanting to commit suicide, Chen Dong said to her, "You are beautiful in the sunlight."

That was the darkest moment of her life, and Chen Dong's appearance was like a ray of light in the darkness, illuminating the world.

Chu Mengran couldn't bear to give up this relationship, and she couldn't bear to part with Chen Dong.

In her heart, Chen Dong was no longer just a simple lover, but the entire meaning of her life and her only support in this world.

After a long while, she took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

She stood up, picked up the clothes from the floor, rearranged them, and put them in the washing machine.

Chu Mengran told herself that she should act as usual and not let Chen Dong notice anything amiss.

Continue to protect this relationship, even though that protection has become riddled with holes.

She knew that once she broke the ice, she might lose Chen Dong and everything she cherished.

Chu Mengran walked out of the bathroom and returned to her room.

Tears finally streamed down my face, one drop at a time, soaking my pillow.

She covered her mouth with her hand, suppressing her sobs, her shoulders trembling slightly, bearing this pain and grievance alone in the darkness.

Moonlight streamed through the window, illuminating her tear-streaked face. Her once hopeful eyes were now filled with endless sorrow and helplessness. In the silent night, her pain, like the darkness outside, was deep and lingering. No one knew the torment in her heart, and no one could soothe her broken heart. She could only silently lick her wounds in the darkness, clinging to that shattered fantasy of love.

She didn't know how long this pretense could last, nor what the future held, but at this moment, she could only choose silence and persevere in her pain, because she was afraid of losing it and afraid of facing that cruel reality.

The morning sunlight strained through the gaps in the curtains, like slender fingers, casting a few golden rays that brought a faint warmth to the living room of the duplex apartment.

Chen Dong slowly walked down the stairs, each step as if dragging a thousand-pound burden, his steps heavy and dragging.

His eyes were dim, and guilt clung to him like an invisible net, binding him tightly.

He saw Chu Mengran humming a cheerful tune as she busied herself at the dining table, having already prepared a loving breakfast.

On the table, a golden-brown fried egg, its edges slightly curled, exudes an enticing aroma.

Steaming milk, the rising mist outlining blurry shapes in the air.

Two perfectly toasted slices of bread are neatly arranged, covered with a thin layer of jam, their vibrant color particularly eye-catching.

Chen Dong was filled with guilt, but he forced a smile and walked towards Chu Mengran as if it were nothing. His voice trembled slightly as he said softly, "Good morning, darling."

Chu Mengran smiled and raised her head, her eyes curving into crescents. She tilted her head slightly, playfully tapping her cheek, her eyes full of anticipation, as if telling of the unique sweet understanding between them.

Chen Dong instantly understood and leaned down to gently kiss Chu Mengran's cheek.

The moment his lips touched Chu Mengran's skin, the guilt in his heart surged like a tidal wave, growing stronger and stronger, as if an invisible hand was tearing at his heart, causing him so much pain that he could hardly breathe.

To hide his unease, he suddenly pulled Chu Mengran into his arms and kissed her passionately.

Chu Mengran was taken aback by the sudden enthusiasm, her body stiffened slightly, but she quickly became immersed in it, wrapping her arms around Chen Dong and passionately responding to the kiss.

In the midst of this passionate kiss, Chen Dong tried to numb himself, wanting to temporarily forget the absurd things that happened with Yu Qin last night.

But those unbearable memories lingered in his mind like ghosts, each image like a sharp blade tearing at his soul.