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

The nights in Harbin in December are very cold, and a thin layer of fog has formed on the windows of the investment promotion office in the government compound.

"Mr. Xu, we warmly welcome talented young people like you to return to your hometown and invest!"

"Mr. Xu, I believe this collaboration is just the beginning!"

"Mr. Xu, it's lunchtime now. We've prepared a light meal, and we hope you'll join us!"

...

Xu Bo waved his hand and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I've been traveling all day and I'm really tired. Let's do it another day, the child is a little sleepy."

On the sofa in the corner, a short-haired girl was curled up and lying there, looking at Xu Bo wearily.

They look to be only five or six years old, and they are very cute.

After saying goodbye to everyone, Xu Bo arrived at the entrance of the building.

"Sweetie, let Daddy hold you and put your clothes on."

Seeing the glistening snowflakes outside, Xu Bo took Xu Yingying from the arms of the girl who had been taking care of her.

The girl was pretty, with a high nose bridge and deep-set eyes that gave her an exotic look.

Xu Bo deliberately hugged his daughter awkwardly, and some physical contact was inevitable in the process.

The girl in her early twenties had a slight blush on her face, whether from the cold weather or from Xu Bo's touch, it was hard to tell.

Xu Bo smiled brightly, revealing his slightly yellow teeth, and politely thanked the girl.

When Xu Boneng took the girl, he could clearly feel a piece of paper in his hand.

The above should be the girl's contact information, which Xu Bo was already used to.

The driver had already opened the car door. Before leaving, Xu Bo glanced back at the girl and gave her another bright smile.

"That lady at the meeting kept looking at you."

Nestled in Xu Bo's arms, Xu Yingying said with a sly smile.

"You little brat, why are you meddling in so many things!"

Xu Bo pinched the girl's cheek exaggeratedly, and was quite satisfied.

It's soft and satisfying.

"When we go to Grandpa and Grandma's house later, don't keep asking your grandpa to buy you snacks."

Today, Xu Bo brought his daughter back to his hometown of Harbin from Hangzhou, partly to sign a contract and partly to visit his parents.

Thirty-two is the prime of life, a time when one has both money and a career.

Even with a child in his arms, countless women still flocked to him.

A burden?

That's a money tree!

"Then I want to eat candied hawthorn!"

Xu Yingying pointed to a small stall outside the window and shouted loudly.

Eating candied hawthorn berries is a perfect match when it's snowing.

"Old Zhang, stop the car."

Xu Bo got out of the car and personally went to buy food for his arrogant daughter.

Girls of all ages love sweets.

"Boss, I'd like a strawberry one."

"Seven dollars."

"Give me one."

Xu Bo lit a cigarette, waved to the girl waiting in the car, and smiled broadly.

He turned around, looked down at his phone, and took out a crumpled piece of paper with his back to the street.

"137..."

After adding the girl's contact information, Xu Bo sent a message.

"Thank you for taking care of my daughter today, thank you for your help."

Perhaps because he was busy, the girl didn't add him immediately, but Xu Bo didn't mind. He put his hands together, blew on them, and then rubbed his hands together.

When Xu Bo had only one puff left in his cigarette, he felt his phone vibrate.

He didn't check immediately; it was getting a bit cold, and Xu Bo didn't want his hands to get cold.

"It's alright, it's my duty."

"Yingying is very well-behaved, she doesn't make a fuss or cause any trouble, she's a very sensible girl."

Xu Bo casually replied when he picked up the candied hawthorn to pay.

"Thank you anyway. She was just saying she missed you. You can tell she likes you a lot. I wonder when you're free? My daughter wants to play with you."

The message was answered quickly.

"I'm available on Saturdays and Sundays! I don't know if Mr. Xu has left Harbin by then."

"Looks like they just graduated..."

Thinking to himself, Xu Bo didn't reply because he was about to cross the road and needed to be careful.

Back in the car, Xu Yingying exaggeratedly fanned her nose and cried out in grievance.

"Smoking again! Smoking again!" The little girl hated the smell of smoke.

Xu Bo, however, acted like a child, mimicking her and saying something aggrieved.

"If you don't like me, then I won't give you any!"

As he spoke, he took a bite of the candied hawthorn.

"don't want!"

When the girl saw that her beloved candied hawthorn was about to be eaten by her annoying father, she immediately burst into tears and rushed towards Xu Bo.

But it was too late; Xu Bo had already taken a bite of the first, largest strawberry.

"puff!"

The sudden braking caused the driver, Lao Zhang, to lurch forward.

"You old bastard!"

Old Zhang glanced at the elderly woman in red crossing the road, cursed under his breath, and then turned to look at the boss in the back seat.

"Sorry, boss, just now..."

"Someone come quick! Call 120!"

At that moment, Xu Bo, sitting in the back seat, had his neck pierced by the sharp end of a candied hawthorn skewer, and blood flowed down the wooden stick onto the expensive carpet.

Life or death is uncertain.

......

......

"Should we tell Aunt Liu?"

"Let's not talk about it, I don't want her to worry."

Hearing a somewhat familiar voice, Xu Bo struggled to open his eyes. The stark white light and the pungent smell of disinfectant made him feel uncomfortable.

"She's awake! Quick, call the nurse!"

The sound of flat shoes clicking filled the air, and Xu Bo felt his eyes being pried open. A burst of bright light shone in, causing him to instinctively flinch.

"It's nothing, he just drank too much. He'll be fine after an IV drip."

"Also, I know you need to celebrate after finishing the college entrance exam, but you are still high school students, so you should restrain yourselves."

The kind doctor said one more thing and then left.

"What high school student?... Yingying!"

Xu Bo felt a little dizzy and struggled to get up, wanting to call out to his daughter.

"Brother Bo, I'm here!"

A somewhat chubby hand quickly grabbed Xu Bo's hand, touched his face, and whispered something.

Slightly rousing himself, Xu Bo forced himself to squint and look at the person in front of him, despite the discomfort.

Suddenly, a hand slapped his fat face, leaving five handprints on his chubby face.

"I can't believe my eyes! Chen Ying, you brat, you're still getting your hands washed in Shanghai!"

After saying that, Xu Bo lay down on the bed, trying his best to relieve his headache.

"Get up, let me try?"

The skinny boy, who looked like a monkey, rolled his eyes and saw that the chubby boy had already been slapped. He figured he wouldn't have to suffer any more.

He leaned closer, put his ear close, and whispered.

"Brother Bo, it's me, Xiao Xun."

"Xiao Xun...?"

Snapped!

Five bright red finger marks appeared again. Xu Bo shook his hand, feeling a slight pain as if the bone was pressing against it.

"Bullshit! Yang Xun is enjoying the California sunshine with women on either side of him!"

After saying this, Xu Bo collapsed again and fell silent.

"How about we call her Auntie? I feel like Brother Bo has really gone a bit senile."

A chubby voice came softly.

The skinny monkey thought carefully for a while, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes, and murmured.

"So what if he confessed his feelings and got rejected? Bo-ge may have drunk a bit more than usual, but it shouldn't be like this."

Suddenly, the skinny monkey slapped his forehead, jolting awake.

"I understand, this is a ruse! Quickly send a message to Yimei! We can't ruin Brother Bo's brilliant plan!"

"Leaning on a plum blossom...?"

"He Yimei?"

"He Yimei!"

Before falling into a deep sleep, Xu Bo heard a familiar name, and his mind suddenly exploded.

Memories then flooded his mind like a tidal wave, and he struggled to touch his neck.

After discovering there were no wounds, Xu Bo tried to struggle to get up, but his alcohol-fueled brain was no longer able to keep him sober.

He fell into a deep sleep.