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

Her voice was choked with emotion, as if she were suppressing the fear and unease deep within her heart.

"Mengran, I..." Chen Dong was eager to say something to reassure Chu Mengran and make her believe him.

But as soon as he was about to speak, his heart sank, because he knew in his heart just how unreliable his so-called guarantee was in the face of reality.

After all, in this complex world, most men are often blinded by impulse, with their "small head controlling the big head."

Before Chen Dong could speak, Chu Mengran extended a slender finger and pressed it against his lips. The finger was soft but carried an irresistible force, preventing Chen Dong from uttering those empty promises that even he himself found hollow.

"Dongzi, there's no need for any promises. As long as... as long as you always have me in your heart and don't abandon me."

Chu Mengran's voice carried a hint of pleading, and her hazy eyes held a faint sadness, as if she were searching for a ray of light in the darkness, or a safe haven in the storm.

For a moment, Chen Dong felt a pang of heartache. He held Chu Mengran tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to build an unbreakable defense for her with his embrace, to protect her from all the storms of the world.

At this moment, his heart was filled with guilt and pity for Chu Mengran, but he could no longer utter the words he wanted to confess and promise.

He secretly vowed to cherish the girl who loved him deeply, and that he would never let her suffer any harm, no matter the cost.

In the small, warm bathtub, the two embraced quietly, feeling each other's heartbeats and breaths.

The bathroom was filled with warm steam, as if time had stood still.

Chen Dong and Chu Mengran were immersed in this complex yet affectionate atmosphere, their future filled with uncertainty.

But at this moment, they only wish to cherish this rare time together, to embrace each other tightly, and to let this love continue forever...

In the early morning, the soft sunlight, like delicate golden threads, silently casts a few warm rays through the gaps in the heavy curtains of the Shangri-La Hotel room, illuminating a corner of the room.

Chen Dong slowly woke up from his sweet dream. His consciousness was still a little hazy, but he subconsciously turned his head to look at his side.

Chu Mengran was still sound asleep. Her face, caressed by the morning light, resembled a budding flower, appearing exceptionally serene and beautiful.

Chu Mengran's hair was scattered messily on the pillow, with a few strands gently resting on her fair cheeks, making her even more charming.

Chen Dong looked at her with tenderness in his eyes, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

Chen Dong got up quietly, every movement was careful, as if the air around him had become exceptionally fragile, for fear that even the slightest sound would disturb Chu Mengran's sweet dream.

He walked barefoot and tiptoed to the bedside, picked up the slippers from the floor, and slowly put them on.

Then, he walked to the window, reached out and gently pulled back the curtains; the sound of the curtains sliding was exceptionally clear in the quiet room.

In an instant, the bustling and vibrant street scene of Shenzhen came into view without reservation.

The streets were bustling with vehicles, the sounds of engines and horns mingling together, while pedestrians hurried along, each heading to their own destination.

Shops along the street gradually opened for business, and shop owners busily organized their goods, preparing to welcome customers for the new day.

The city has fully awakened from its slumber, beginning a new day of hustle and bustle.

Recalling the heartfelt words Chu Mengran uttered in the bathtub last night, Chen Dong felt a mix of emotions, a complex blend of guilt and tenderness.

Chu Mengran's slightly sad yet affectionate eyes seemed to still be in his mind, and every word she said struck Chen Dong's heart like a heavy hammer.

He secretly vowed that once he successfully resolved the severe crisis facing the company, he would do everything in his power to make amends to Chu Mengran and give her more companionship and meticulous care.

He wanted to take her to the places she had always wanted to go, buy her the things she liked, and make her happy every day.

After a quick wash, Chen Dong, eager to solve the company's problems, decided to first go and learn more about the electronics market in Shenzhen.

He walked to the desk in the room, opened the drawer, found a piece of sticky note, picked up the pen on the table, and wrote neatly: "Mengran, I'm going to check on the electronics market. I'll be back for lunch with you. Wait for me."

He gently placed the note in a conspicuous place, hoping that Chu Mengran would know about it as soon as she woke up.

He then picked up his coat from the chair, put it on, carefully closed the door, and left the room with firm steps.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Chen Dong hailed a taxi.

The taxi slowly came to a stop, and Chen Dong opened the car door and got in.

He politely asked the driver for directions to the electronics market: "Excuse me, could you tell me where the biggest electronics market in Shenzhen is?"

The driver enthusiastically introduced, "Sir, you're going to an electronics market? Then you can't go wrong with Huaqiangbei. It's the distribution center for electronic products in Shenzhen. They have everything! If you can think of it, you can buy it there. Whatever electronic item you're looking for, you're sure to find it there."

Upon hearing this, Chen Dong was overjoyed and quickly said, "Master, let's go to Huaqiangbei then."

The car started slowly and drove smoothly on the bustling street.

Looking out the car window at the street scene rushing past like a slideshow, Chen Dong's thoughts drifted far away, his mind swirling with the thorny issues facing the company's game cartridges.

The sharp rise in chip costs is like a heavy mountain weighing on the company's shoulders, severely compressing its already meager profit margins.

If the company cannot find new chip supply channels or explore effective ways to reduce costs in a short period of time, its business will inevitably fall into a huge predicament from which there is no hope, and may even face a severe test of life and death.

Thinking of this, Chen Dong frowned deeply, a hint of anxiety in his eyes.

He knew that he was responsible for the livelihoods of many employees in the company, as well as for future plans, and he could not back down in the face of this difficulty.

Soon, the taxi arrived steadily at Huaqiangbei.

Chen Dong pushed open the car door and got out, and was deeply shocked by the lively scene in front of him.

Shops lined both sides of the street, displaying a dazzling array of signs.

Some signs read "Wholesale Electronic Components" in large letters.