Reborn in 2000: I just want to love a few people properly.

"Li Yu, why is the meat here a bit pricey?" the second oldest in the dorm said after ordering.

His heart sank the moment he glanced at the menu.

A plate of "Lao Lao Fei Niu" costs 19.9 yuan, which is enough to buy a large plate of stir-fried lamb with scallions at a stir-fry restaurant.

"No wonder you looked at me strangely earlier." The second brother sighed. Since he was already here and had been looking forward to it for so long, he could only bite the bullet and eat. "Just consider it... a few less packs of cigarettes next month."

Seeing the hot pot broth being served by the waiter, the boys all shut up, stood up, and walked towards the condiment station.

"What kind of base ingredients do you want?" the third brother asked. When traveling, it's always good to have someone look after things.

"Whatever you eat, I'll eat the same thing."

Sitting in his seat, Li Yu leaned closer to examine the peculiar four-compartment pot closely.

The four stainless steel grids were welded together perfectly, and even with his sharp eyes, he couldn't find the slightest flaw.

The four soup bases—clear water, tomato, slightly spicy chili oil, and mushroom broth—are distinct and do not interfere with each other, like the Chu River and Han border.

"Hello, here is your order." Just as Li Yu was observing, the waiter's voice rang out.

The warm yellow light fell on the smiling face of the waitress, who was holding a two-tiered solid wood tray.

The top layer was covered with clean oil paper, and the bottom layer was neatly arranged with vegetables. The bright green lettuce was tied into small bundles, and the winter melon slices were cut as thin as cicada wings and placed on a white porcelain plate, making the winter melon slices look like jade.

The bright red beef rolls glistened with oil, their fat and lean meat perfectly marbled, the texture looking as if it had been painted on.

Next to it was a plate containing about a dozen quail eggs, round and plump, and cleanly peeled.

Another dish of crispy fried pork belly, served with a side of chili powder, was brought out; the aroma was irresistible.

"This is a complimentary lamb roll, along with a plate of sliced ​​beef and a few other dishes. They'll be delivered shortly."

The pot was already boiling, the red oil was bubbling, scallions were floating in the white broth, and the aroma of mushrooms was spreading everywhere.

Especially the tomato stew, the sweet and sour taste made Li Yu's mouth water.

"Are there any dietary restrictions?" the waiter asked.

Li Yu was still immersed in the feast for the senses of smell and sight, and could only shake his head blankly.

Seeing no objections, the waitress quickly left and soon returned with four small bowls. She ladled boiling tomato soup into the bowls, releasing the rich aroma of the condiments, before turning back to her work.

"Holy crap! Li Yu, look what this is!" The second brother and his gang returned, their eyes wide with excitement.

"What?" Li Yu came to her senses and felt that her roommates were making a mountain out of a molehill. Why were they making such a fuss over something as simple as making a dish?

"Take a look in here." The second son handed over his small bowl.

Looking down, Li Yu was stunned again. The bowl was full of minced meat. He picked up his chopsticks and took a bite. The first taste was salty and mellow, with a rich flavor. After taking another bite, the fresh aroma of beef burst in his mouth. It was truly authentic.

"Eat up!"

The group was already hungry, and seeing the pot boiling, they stopped thinking about anything else and just focused on putting meat into it.

"Wait! There's something on this." Li Yu saw a stick standing upright on the plate, and it looked like there were words on it.

After pulling it off, Li Yu finally saw clearly.

"Lao Lao beef, after 10 to 15 seconds in the pot, can be taken out and eaten."

Today, Li Yu gained a new understanding of the service standards in the catering industry. He really didn't expect that something that was originally common sense would be carefully marked out by this store.

On closer reflection, some people might put the meat in the pot when it boils, then forget about it while chatting, and the texture and taste of the meat would change. With this skewer as a reminder, at least people will remember it.

"Hello, do you provide these skewers for every dish?"

Li Yu casually called over a waiter and asked.

After coming over, she first bent down and listened attentively. Only after Li Yu finished speaking did she say, "That's right, we mark the best time to eat each dish. This is because we're afraid some guests might forget, so we added it."

After she stood up, the waiter glanced at her casually, then her expression froze. Even through the mask, Li Yu could see the shock and panic on her face. She then jogged away, and soon a woman in business attire came over.

Although she dressed maturely, her skin was as smooth and delicate as a college student's.

A closer look reveals the naivety hidden beneath the feigned maturity.

"Hello, sir, may I take a look at this plate?" Gu Lin asked, pointing to a slice of fatty beef inside.

Li Yu glanced at the plate of beef rolls and realized that there were no skewers on it, meaning there was no optimal time for cooking them.

Seeing the serious expression on Gu Lin's face, Li Yu waved her hand and said, "It's okay. This plate of beef rolls already has a signature. This plate is all the same dishes, so it won't matter if there are a few missing."

Seeing the guest say this, Gu Lin fell into deep thought, and then whispered something.

"Excuse me, I'm sorry to have disturbed your meal." He then left with a slight apology. However, not long after, the same waiter returned with a bottle of chilled plum juice and two plates of beef rolls, this time both plates had labels on them.

"This was a gift from our manager. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers."

......

"Alright, Xu Bo, stop working and sit down and have something to eat."

In the private room on the second floor, Xu Bo was busy running around, first bringing over the hot pot base, and then pushing a cart over.

"I'm sorry, there were just too many people on our opening day. Please come back in a few days. Then just come in as a regular customer. Actually, our food is second best; our service is our top priority."

Xu Bo shrugged and said somewhat apologetically.

He called his three roommates up to keep him company. It was the first time they had met, so they seemed a little reserved, especially with two beautiful girls present.

Apart from Du Qinglong and Xu Bo, the two sat around the girl, chatting and laughing.

"This is the first time we've met, so let me offer a toast." Seeing the somewhat subdued atmosphere, Xu Bo picked up his drink and spoke.

"This is my roommate; you all already know his name."

"This is my fellow townsman, and also my future... you know," Xu Bo deliberately chuckled, glossing over the matter.

"We'll all be meeting often in the future. Today is the first time I, Xu Bo, have seriously done business. Thank you all for your support. I wish you all a prosperous and successful life."

Xu Bo downed the cola in one gulp, let out a long, comfortable sigh, and then picked up his chopsticks to scoop some out of the pot.

"What is that?" He Yimei asked quietly from the side, taking a sip of her Sprite.

"That's what it is, whatever you mean, that's what I mean." Xu Bo used serving chopsticks to cook a piece of tripe for He Yimei and put it on her plate.

Seeing the four whispering intimately across from them, Yu Haoqi and Wang Yan could only channel their grief and anger into their appetite and bury themselves in their food.

"I need to find a girlfriend soon..." Wang Yan sighed. As a shareholder of the hot pot restaurant, seeing the grand opening today, he could already foresee a future where he would make a fortune.

"What's the use of having so much money otherwise...?"