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

"I heard that you have classes scheduled every Saturday and Sunday this month. Your teachers feel tired for you, but the knowledge you've learned is your skill, and no one can take it away from you."

There are four short classes in the morning, which are combined into two long classes. There is a half-hour break between the two long classes, allowing students to change classrooms or take a short rest.

The class was on computer organization principles. Xu Bo found it uninteresting, so he pulled Bai Feifei to sit in the back row and made a promise with her that he would slip away early when there were still twenty minutes left in get out of class.

The rehearsal starts at nine in the morning, so skipping class twenty minutes early will allow him to make it to the opening ceremony. As the boss, he naturally has to go.

Wang Yan also sat down next to the two of them, staring at the time more often than looking at the knowledge points on the screen.

"It's almost time." Seeing that the scheduled time was approaching, Wang Yan quickly shook Xu Bo a few times.

Xu Bo woke up groggily from his sleep and instinctively reached into his pocket.

"Hmm... what time is it?"

"It's almost nine o'clock, they're about to open over there," Wang Yan said softly.

Xu Bo looked up at the clock on the wall, took a sip of water to moisten his throat, and then observed the teacher's position.

He pulled Bai Feifei's little hand away from her seat and squatted down on the ground.

"The teacher hasn't finished the lesson yet..." Bai Feifei seemed reluctant to leave the classroom with Xu Bo at this time.

"It's okay. I'll ask Yu Haoqi for the notes when we get back. I'll explain anything you don't understand."

Taking advantage of the moment the teacher turned around, Xu Bo grabbed Bai Feifei and quickly ran to the back door of the classroom, leaving Wang Yan alone squatting in place because he missed the opportunity.

Xu Bo gestured to him and gently opened the back door of the classroom. The rusty door hinges made a soft groan.

The students sitting in the back row turned around when they heard the sound.

Seeing that the class monitor was about to skip class again, everyone coughed tacitly. Taking advantage of this moment, Xu Bo gently opened the door until it was wide enough for one person to pass through.

Upon hearing the cough, the teacher turned around and kindly gave some instructions.

"Everyone should take precautions against catching a cold recently. It's the changing season now, so please make sure to wear masks. Otherwise, it will interfere with your studies, and your teachers will be very worried about you."

Xu Bo had already come outside and was waving at Bai Feifei. Hearing the teacher's words, Bai Feifei felt a surge of guilt, especially when her roommate looked at her.

Bai Feifei's face turned so red it looked like it was about to bleed.

She had never skipped a class since she was a child. Since meeting Xu Bo, she had done more bad things than she had done in the previous eighteen years of her life.

Wang Yan also took the opportunity to come to the back and urged them on.

"Hurry up, or the teacher will find out."

Urged by Wang Yan, Bai Feifei slowly moved her feet, not daring to make a sound, for fear of being discovered by the old lady on the podium.

"Phew~" Bai Feifei finally reached the door after letting out a long breath. For some reason, a feeling of excitement rose in her heart.

"Hurry up, or we'll miss it."

Upon seeing Wang Yan emerge, Xu Bo immediately urged him on.

Bai Feifei kept her head down the whole way, afraid that someone would see her and tell the teacher that she had skipped class.

He was as cautious as a high school student, while Xu Bo and Wang Yan lit up a cigarette as soon as they stepped out, puffing away.

I jogged all the way and finally arrived at the hot pot restaurant five minutes before the opening ceremony.

At the entrance was a flower basket that Xu Bo had purchased himself, and next to it was a banner that read, "New store opening, enjoy a 20% discount with student ID during the opening period."

This is the result that Xu Bo and Gu Lin discussed last night: the promotion will last for a week, and the discount will be restored to 10% after the brand has been established.

A long string of firecrackers was set up at the entrance, and many guests were queuing in a designated area, waiting to go in for their meal after the ceremony.

Although it wasn't mealtime yet, they all came to try it out after hearing about the delicious hot pot from their friends.

Among the crowd were some people who were clearly local residents. They had heard about the hot pot restaurant last night and came to try it out today. If it was good, they would come often in the future.

Upon seeing Xu Bo, Gu Lin quickly ran over and called out to him.

"Hurry, hurry, we've been waiting for you!" With that, he pushed Xu Bo to the position where the whips were hung.

"You wouldn't even dare to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony, but you absolutely have to light these firecrackers."

With a grin, Xu Bo agreed, called over Wang Yan, and gave him another cigarette.

Wang Yan is the biggest investor in this hot pot restaurant, so of course he has to come with Xu Bo to light the first firecracker.

As soon as the time came, Gu Lin immediately called out.

"Xu Bo! Ignite it!"

Upon hearing the sound, Xu Bo and Wang Yan exchanged a glance. Then, the still-burning cigarette touched the fuse of the firecracker, its extreme temperature enough to burn anything.

The moment the fuse was lit, Xu Bo pulled Wang Yan back quickly. The sound of firecrackers exploding behind them continued, and the unpleasant smell of gunpowder began to spread in the air.

Once they reached a safe position, the two dared to look back. Firecrackers burst into red fragments like rain, dancing wildly in the sky, expressing their ecstatic joy at the grand opening.

The employees were all smiles, while Gu Lin covered her face, dodging the flying debris amidst her silvery laughter.

Someone got burned and laughed and cursed as they hid behind their companions.

From this moment forward, Hai Lao Lao Hot Pot Restaurant is officially open for business, marking the first step in Xu Bo's business empire.

After the ceremony, the prepared staff used cleaning tools to clean up all the debris left on the ground. Before the crowd dispersed, the hot pot restaurant officially opened its doors, and Gu Lin shouted at the entrance with a megaphone.

Grand opening! Everything is 20% off!

"Show your receipt to enter the lucky draw!"

"Come and take home a mobile phone, refrigerator, or TV!"

Xu Bo referenced the probability of the four-character game, suggesting that everyone has a chance to win the grand prize, depending on your "luck".

The number of empty tables in the restaurant gradually decreased, and customers began to come in. It wasn't mealtime yet, but the restaurant was already packed.

Gu Lin was very decisive and orderly, and seemed to be getting more and more used to the position of manager, so Xu Bo stayed for a while and then led the two of them back to the classroom.

It was still a professional course, but in a different classroom. Xu Bo arrived a little late and quietly slipped into his seat through the back door.

Du Qinglong was sitting next to him when Xu Bo asked in a low voice.

"Did the teacher call roll?"

"I've clicked it, I've accepted it for you." Du Qinglong looked at the dazzling array of icons and codes on the computer screen and felt a bit of a headache.

"Want to come to your place for lunch?" Smelling the aroma of hot pot emanating from Xu Bo, Du Qinglong felt his stomach rumble.

Yu Haoqi was the same, staring longingly at Xu Bo and Wang Yan.

"Go ahead, you're already in debt, so what?"

Xu Bo already owed Gu Lin over a thousand yuan, so he shrugged indifferently.