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

It was almost nine o'clock when they arrived at the hospital. Xu Bo hadn't eaten properly all day, and his stomach was growling loudly.

Song Leisong called over the henchmen who were squatting at the door.

"Brother Lei." The younger brother looked haggard, clearly someone who often stayed up all night.

"Go back now, internet access before the New Year is on me." Song Leisong tossed out twenty yuan and added, "Buy me two servings of grilled cold noodles."

The younger brother took the money and went off happily, leaving the other three standing at the hospital entrance in the cold wind.

"What illness? Do you know?" Xu Bo asked, offering two cigarettes as he spoke.

"I don't know, it's a matter of personal privacy, so I can't find out." Song Leisong has many friends on the ground over the years, so finding someone wouldn't be a problem; he could just ask around and find out. But he's powerless when it comes to things within the system.

"She usually leaves the hospital around 10:30 p.m., and every time she does, she's in tears."

Song Leisong said that he had been paying close attention to Luo Qiaoqiao's condition these past few days and felt very sorry for this young girl he had known for a long time.

"Okay, why don't you two go back first? I'll wait here for a while." Since they still had to wait for more than an hour, Xu Bo decided not to let the two of them stay with him.

"Never mind, it'll still be a little over an hour. Why don't you come back to the shop with us first and see how much progress we've made lately?"

Wang Jun glanced at his watch and spoke.

Seeing Xu Bo hesitate, Song Leisong pushed Xu Bo into the car and said, "I'll drive you back at ten o'clock."

After he finished speaking, his younger brother returned with grilled cold noodles. Song Leisong took them, got into the car, and handed them directly to Xu Bo. The three of them then drove back to Weier Road.

Xu Bo was still somewhat moved by the reunion, especially the surrounding streets. Every time he passed a street, he would crane his neck to look out.

With his exceptionally keen hearing, Xu Bo could always recognize familiar voices amidst the constant hawking noises of Harbin at night.

"The owner of this barbecue skewer shop has changed?" Xu Bo asked, noticing that the slovenly-looking owner of the familiar barbecue shop was gone, replaced by a shrewd-looking middle-aged man.

"It's been changed. It was just changed a few days ago. They sold the shop because their mother got sick."

Wang Jun remarked with emotion from the front.

Before long, the vehicle stopped at the intersection of Weier Road. Looking at the familiar street scene, Xu Bo was filled with mixed emotions.

In less than a month since I left, this place has already undergone tremendous changes.

The water bar where Luo Qiaoqiao worked has changed its sign and become a coffee shop.

Shining Arcade has also been transformed into Shining Internet Cafe.

When I went inside, it was the same familiar faces.

Zhang Junyang sat in front of the machine by the door with a fierce look on his face, watching the crowds coming and going, which had a deterrent effect.

After exchanging greetings, Xu Bo and he smiled at each other, and Xu Bo offered him a cigarette.

Further inside, there was a row of machines surrounded by a large crowd, with a banner hanging above them.

"The first Interstellar King of Ice City".

Upon closer inspection, two people were seen working intensely on a computer.

"Today is the elimination round, and the championship is the day after tomorrow. The winner gets a thousand yuan and lifetime free internet access at an internet cafe," Wang Jun said with a smile, standing to the side.

"Great, there are more and more people now." Looking around, the store was almost full. It seemed that with Wang Jun's help, the store had escaped the nationwide crackdown on the entertainment industry.

"Come visit me, I have some old acquaintances there," Wang Jun said, turning his head and leading Xu Bo to his Zhuoyue Internet Cafe.

As soon as Xu Bo entered, he saw a familiar face.

"You are... Cao Yuyan?" Xu Bo immediately remembered the girl.

Her face is round, and when she smiles, her eyes squint into crescent moons.

"Brother Bo." The girl greeted him shyly before being called away by a customer.

"These girls are now working as waitresses in my shop, and they earn quite a bit each month with their salary and commission."

After Xu Bo left, Wang Jun recruited these girls. They are now waitresses, receptionists, and beverage production specialists in the store.

"Sometimes when the store holds events, they'll dance or something, all variations of your dance, and these old folks really enjoy watching them."

Xu Bo is gone, but the legends about him on Weier Road have never stopped.

"Is Liu Mei here too?" Xu Bo turned to Song Leisong and asked.

Raising his head slightly, Song Leisong said, "Inside, Liu Mei is really something now. She's been running some kind of marketing campaign that has boosted the store's sales quite a bit."

Somewhat surprised, Xu Bozhen never expected that this girl who graduated from a vocational school would have such methods. He took a few steps and came to the front desk area.

The new girl didn't recognize Xu Bo, so she quickly stood up and said, "Hello sir, which area's machine would you like to use?"

Xu Bo chuckled awkwardly and waved his hand, saying, "Let me in."

The girl thought she had misheard and was about to refuse when she saw Wang Jun behind Xu Bo and quickly said something.

"Boss."

Waving the girl away to tell her not to worry, Wang Jun said, "Let him in. It'll be a good opportunity to see what we need to improve."

Xu Bo smiled and lifted the small cabinet door at the front desk, then went inside and walked towards the warehouse area at the back.

"That's Xu Bo, the one who led us to earn our first pot of gold."

Covering her gaping mouth, the girl turned around and looked at Xu Bo in disbelief, never expecting that this name, which was popular among girls, would appear in front of her.

Xu Bo was unaware of what was happening behind him. As soon as he entered the warehouse, he saw a beautiful figure holding a notebook and recording the inventory. He quietly walked up to her and patted her on the shoulder.

"what!"

The frightened girl quickly turned around, staring wide-eyed at the person in front of her. A few seconds later, the memory returned to her mind.

"Xu Bo!"

The girl quickly patted her chest a few times, then hit Xu Bo twice with her notebook.

"Why are you back? How many days have you been back? Did Yang Xun come back with you?"

Upon hearing Yang Xun's name, Xu Bo paused for a moment before laughing.

"I just got back. Yang Xun is still in Qingdao. Have you two been in contact lately?"

Upon hearing Xu Bo ask about this, Liu Mei's smile immediately fell, and she said with a hint of grievance.

"Sometimes he does, but he seems indifferent to me."

Letting out a soft breath, Xu Bo began to blame himself, wondering why he had to bring up such a sensitive topic.

But the joy of meeting overshadowed all of that, and following Wang Jun, Xu Bo and the other two still went to the office on the second floor.

"Great, now we have an office." Xu Bo started teasing Wang Jun.

"Ugh, it's for sleeping."

In the office, the four of them started chatting about their recent lives and some rumors they had heard.

"By the way, Xu Bo, I heard your father-in-law is getting a promotion," Wang Jun suddenly said.

"Father-in-law?" Xu Bo then realized that the father-in-law referred to He Jun, He Yimei's father.

"You've really made it big from now on. You'll be a powerful leader with real authority, and your word will be law in Harbin's judicial system. Just wait and enjoy the good life from now on."

Towards the end of the conversation, Wang Jun began to feel a little envious of Xu Bo's life.

Xu Bo is capable, can make money, and knows how to please girls. He's lucky to have met He Yimei. If things don't work out, he can get married in the future and still have Luo Qiaoqiao as a mistress.

The red flag at home is not down, but the colorful flags are fluttering outside.

"Why......"