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

A moment later, the elevator doors opened with a crisp "ding," and everyone entered the elevator one by one.

After entering the elevator, Chen Dong consciously stood in the corner. He pressed the button for his floor, which dented slightly under his fingertip and then lit up with a soft light.

The elevator was filled with a faint scent of perfume, mixed with the heat emanating from the people, making it a little hard to breathe.

As the elevator ascended, one could occasionally hear other people talking in hushed tones, discussing their evening's plans or complaining about how tiring it was to work.

Upon reaching his floor, Chen Dong stepped out of the elevator, his pace quickening unconsciously.

He arrived at his room door, took out a key from his pocket—a metal key with the hotel logo. In those days, this traditional key was still the main tool for unlocking hotel rooms.

The key's surface was somewhat worn, and the hotel logo on it had lost some of its luster, bearing witness to its use.

He inserted the key into the lock and turned it gently. With a click, the lock opened, and Chen Dong pushed the door open and walked into the room.

Inside the room, Chu Mengran was sitting on the sofa watching TV while hugging a cushion.

A popular TV series was playing on the television, with the actors' dialogue and laughter coming from time to time.

Hearing the door open, she immediately turned around, her eyes lighting up instantly. When she saw Chen Dong return, a radiant smile bloomed on her face, a smile as bright and captivating as a flower in spring.

She happily got up and went to greet him, her steps as light as a deer's: "Dongzi, you're finally back!"

As she spoke, she pulled Chen Dong to sit on the sofa, her movements gentle yet urgent. "You've worked so hard, you must be exhausted after running around all day."

After saying that, she quickly walked to the coffee table next to her, picked up the kettle, and poured a glass of water for Chen Dong. The steaming water in the kettle was still rising. The steaming water blurred his vision.

Then she walked behind Chen Dong, gently placed her hands on his shoulders, and began to massage them.

Although the technique wasn't professional, every press was full of care and gentleness.

While giving her a massage, Chu Mengran asked with concern, "How was it? What did you find out about what happened today?"

Chen Dong picked up his water glass, took a sip, and the hot water flowed down his throat, relieving his dryness and gradually warming his cold fingertips.

Then he told Chu Mengran everything that had happened that day.

“Originally, I just wanted to investigate chip prices and then place an order, but later I found out about the situation of some small factories, so I changed my mind and planned to acquire a small chip factory. But when I mentioned the acquisition to the factory owner, he didn’t believe me at all and questioned whether I was a shell company fraudster. I had no choice but to come back first.”

His voice was somewhat low, and towards the end, there was a hint of helpless bitterness in his tone.

After hearing this, Chu Mengran blinked curiously, her eyes full of doubt: "So how do you plan to prove yourself?"

Chen Dong shrugged, a carefree smile on his face, but a hint of desperate determination was hidden in that smile: "The only way is to throw money at them, let them see real funds with their own eyes, and then they'll probably believe me."

Chu Mengran couldn't help but tease, "You really are direct. But then again, sometimes this is the most effective way."

After saying that, she pulled Chen Dong, who was sweating a lot, and gently tugged at his arm, saying in a coquettish tone, "Come on, let's go to the bathroom and take a shower first. Look at you covered in sweat. You must be exhausted after going out. A shower will make you feel better."

In the afternoon, Chen Dong arrived at the hotel front desk. The staff were dressed in neat uniforms and had professional smiles on their faces.

Chen Dong politely said to the staff, "Hello, could you please book two train tickets for me tonight to Beiping? Also, we will be checking out tonight."

The staff member responded with a smile, "Okay, sir, please wait a moment."

As he spoke, he skillfully operated the computer. The computer's main unit was rather bulky, and the monitor was an old-fashioned CRT screen that emitted a slight buzzing sound.

The staff quickly checked train schedules and ticket availability, and soon booked a ticket for Chen Dong. They also warmly informed him of some important points to remember when traveling, such as arriving at the train station early and paying attention to the ticket check-in time.

That evening, Chen Dong and Chu Mengran checked out of their hotel and headed to Shenzhen Railway Station with their simple luggage.

The train station was teeming with people, and the noise and announcements mingled together, creating a noisy sea.

People carried large and small bags, walking hurriedly; some were looking for the waiting room, while others were queuing to buy tickets.

The announcements of train arrivals and ticket checks were broadcast intermittently, echoing throughout the train station hall.

The two boarded the train smoothly, and the carriage was filled with a smell of sweat, dust and instant noodles.

They found their seats and sat down. The train slowly started moving, emitting a dull hum, and began its overnight journey.

On the third day, the train arrived in Beiping.

As soon as he got off the train, Chen Dong went straight to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in Beiping.

Stepping into the bank lobby, the floor is paved with smooth marble, and the lobby is spacious and bright.

He approached the service window and said to the teller, "Hello, I would like to issue ten bank drafts of 500,000 yuan each, based on our 361 Company's deposit in your bank."

The teller politely asked Chen Dong to show his relevant documents and company paperwork. Chen Dong took out the documents he had prepared in advance from his briefcase and neatly handed them to the teller.

The teller carefully checked each document, scanning back and forth between the documents and the computer screen, while his fingers rapidly typed on the keyboard.

After some verification and processing, the teller issued ten bank drafts to Chen Dong as requested.

Chen Dong took the draft and carefully placed it into his briefcase, as if it were the key to unlocking his future.

After finishing, Chen Dong took the train to Shenzhen alone again.

After getting off the train, Chen Dong found a shop in Shenzhen. The shop's shelves were filled with various daily necessities and bags.

He chose a black suitcase; the suitcase was made of sturdy material and had a simple design.

He then went to the local Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, handed a bank draft to the teller, and said, "Hello, I want to cash 100,000 yuan."

The teller took the draft and carefully checked the information, including the draft number, amount, and date of issue. She also checked Chen Dong's ID.

After confirming that everything was correct, the cash advance was processed for Chen Dong. Stacks of cash were taken out of the safe and neatly packed into a briefcase.

The suitcase was heavy with cash inside, and Chen Dong felt its substantial weight as he carried it.

Chen Dong, carrying a heavy suitcase, arrived at Xingyao Electronics Factory once again.