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

Gu Lin stood guard at the entrance of the small auditorium, while Xu Bo and Song Hao quickly climbed the ladder to change the banner. After coming down, they looked up and saw...

The banner with the three large characters "Hai Lao Lao" is just right; its size and position are the most eye-catching among this group of banners, making it the best C position.

"Let's go, running into such an unlucky guy is such a downer!" Gu Lin didn't forget why she brought Xu Bo here, and immediately led Xu Bo into the small auditorium.

"That was Song Hao, and that girl with glasses is Tang Jiao. They are both my capable assistants in the External Relations Department."

"I became the vice minister during the reshuffle in the second semester of my freshman year. At that time, I was the most capable and got the most sponsorships. This Wei Jun was able to become a vice minister like me because of the sponsorships his father got."

"At that time, my family had a change of fortune, so I went out to work part-time. The restaurant was originally run by a man from Northeast China, but it was not well managed and was taken over by Wei Jun's father."

"I only worked there for a month, and then you poached me."

In just a short walk, Gu Lin poured out her grievances, her words filled with disgust for Wei Jun.

The small auditorium was bustling with noise, filled with busy student council members, but Xu Bo was muttering to himself.

"A perfectly good stir-fry restaurant went out of business as soon as you arrived. Are you some kind of pig? No way, I need to get someone to do some divination."

"Minister, your personal information hasn't been registered yet. Please fill out your personal information page when we get back to the store, so it will look more formal."

Gu Lin was somewhat taken aback, but then she thought it wasn't a big deal, so she nodded.

Each member of the student council wore a name tag around their neck, so people could tell which department they belonged to at a glance.

If there's no name tag around their neck, then they're probably a minister or something similar, like Gu Lin.

"This is our minister, Ma Yuanhang, a third-year student." Gu Lin said, pointing to a bespectacled, refined-looking boy as she came up on the stage.

"This is Xu Bo, my junior from school."

After a brief introduction, Ma Yuanhang smiled and began to speak.

"If you want to join the student union, please give priority to our External Relations Department. It's a great department for personal development."

Contrary to expectations of arrogance, Ma Yuanhang extended his hand and said with a smile.

Xu Bo had no liking for the student union, a group with a strong bureaucratic atmosphere, but he didn't hate it either. You can't hit a smiling face.

Xu Bo responded with a smile: "Of course, I have always wanted to improve my abilities and strive to become someone like the minister as soon as possible."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, everyone went about their own business. The hospital leaders were scheduled to speak that afternoon, so all preparations had to be thorough.

Below the stage, Wei Jun was directing his henchmen to arrange the seating, spittle flying from his mouth: "Listen up! After the leader finishes speaking, as soon as the party starts, you all take erasers and pencils and line up to receive them! One for each person! We must make my stationery store's name known!"

Turning to look at Xu Bo and Gu Lin on the stage, I felt it was a pity about Xu Bo. He was clearly a promising talent, so why did he have to hang out with someone like Gu Lin?

Feeling a surge of interest in talent, he rushed onto the stage in a few quick steps. Before he even arrived, a strong, pungent smell of cheap hairspray mixed with hair oil assaulted Xu Bo's nostrils.

Xu Bo immediately said loudly, "Senior Gu, I know you mean well, but I feel we're really not on the same wavelength. Let's not bring up the student council thing again!"

Gu Lin opened her mouth wide, pointed to herself, and looked on incredulously.

"I...you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Wei Jun interrupted him, putting his arm around Xu Bo's shoulder and saying, "Gu Lin, isn't it your problem that people don't want to join the student council? Have you ever reflected on your methods of promotion?"

"Come, come with me, brother, I'll tell you something."

So he put his arm around Xu Bo's shoulder and walked down from the stage, talking as they went about things Gu Lin had already told him.

Arriving at the entrance of the small auditorium, the sunlight outside was a bit dazzling. It was the height of the sun at this time of year. Xu Bo stopped and said very solicitously.

"Minister, let's not go out, it's too hot outside."

The small auditorium was air-conditioned, and the cool breeze was very comfortable. Standing near the door was also a good spot, as it allowed for ventilation while still enjoying the cool air inside.

Xu Bo took out a pack of cigarettes, the Sunshine Slim, which he had bought; the old Baduo cigarettes he brought from home had long been used up.

Squinting at the food, Wei Jun was quite satisfied with the price and began to enjoy Xu Bo's cigarette-lighting service.

Perhaps because it was a new lighter and the gas pressure wasn't adjusted properly, the flame suddenly shot up very high, singeing a few strands of hair on Wei Jun's forehead. The flame quickly burned and then went out, leaving behind a few black hairs that emitted an unpleasant smell.

Wei Jun was startled by the sudden flames and retreated like a frightened cat.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry," Xu Bo quickly apologized.

He was about to curse, but the aroma of expensive cigarettes filled his mouth, and Wei Jun forced himself to swallow his anger.

Wiping the black grime from his forehead, Wei Jun said, "It's okay, just be careful next time."

Upon hearing this, Xu Bo readily put the few cigarettes left into the pocket of the puppet soldier.

"Minister, why don't you go back first? I think everything's almost done inside. Don't worry, I'll be strictly guarding the banners all day!"

Xu Bo made a pledge. The entrance where the two of them were located was the main entrance to the small auditorium, which led directly to the playground. On the other side of the small auditorium was the back door, which led directly to the student dormitory.

After thinking for a moment, I realized that the sunlight outside was very bright, and September was the hottest time of the year.

"Alright, then I'll hand this task over to you. The banners have been delivered, so make sure no one changes the layout."

Xu Bo saluted and solemnly said, "I guarantee I'll complete the mission! I'll definitely be a good soldier for Senior Wei Jun!"

Smiling, Wei Jun patted Xu Bo on the shoulder and said with satisfaction, "Remember to come find me when the student council recruits later!"

"This young man has a bright future; you won't regret working with me."

After saying that, Wei Jun stubbed out his cigarette and threw it away. Just as he was about to turn and leave, he seemed to remember something and turned back to the door.

Xu Bo's heart jumped into his throat. If he had looked up, he would have found that the new banner had already been replaced.

Fortunately, Wei Jun simply picked up the cigarette butt and threw it into the trash can next to him.

"Smoking is not allowed here. Hurry up and smoke, and remember to throw it in the trash can when you're done."

Wei Jun really left this time. He walked to the back door of the small auditorium and went straight back to his dormitory to take a nap.

Gu Lin walked over and patted Xu Bo on the shoulder, saying with dissatisfaction.

"What are you doing! What kind of act are you putting on?!"

Xu Bo grinned, but didn't answer. Instead, he lit another cigarette.

The moment the lighter was pressed, a burst of flame shot up and illuminated Xu Bo's pupils.