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

That's what he was thinking, but what Xu Bo said was something else entirely.

"I know smoking is bad for my health, but I'm under a lot of pressure, and this is the only way I can relieve it..."

Xu Bo looked into the distance, a faint sadness emanating from him.

"Ah...it's okay, we're just not in the same university, as long as we're in the same city."

He Yimei was unaware that Xu Bo had taken over an arcade, and assumed that he was still upset about her application to the school.

"We'll all be in Hangzhou from now on, so feel free to come visit me if you're free."

When He Yimei received her admission notice at school last time, there were some things she didn't say.

This time she seized the opportunity and spoke up.

"No...it's not because of these things."

Xu Bo looked into the distance again, his expression melancholy.

"To tell you the truth, I've recently rented an arcade and want to make some money."

He Yimei was stunned and didn't quite understand the meaning of Xu Bo's words.

"Arcade...?"

Xu Bo nodded: "The arcade right across the corner from Zhuoyue Internet Cafe is currently owned by me."

It took He Yimei a long time to react before she punched Xu Bo in the chest with her fists again.

"Are you crazy? Nobody goes to arcades anymore. Everyone goes to internet cafes to play games."

Although He Yimei doesn't go to these places, she can still hear the conversations between her classmates very clearly.

The boys would always get together and go to an internet cafe to play Red Alert or StarCraft for a while.

I heard that all the boys are playing a shooting game now.

Instead, fewer and fewer people are going to arcades.

"Stop it, it's pointless," He Yimei said with some concern.

Just as the two were about to continue their conversation, Cong Keyao's voice rang out.

She came out of the alley and pushed He Yimei's bicycle, speaking loudly.

"What are you doing here?" she said, glancing at Xu Bo.

Xu Bo originally intended to evoke emotions to gain He Yimei's sympathy, but was interrupted by Cong Keyao, who then glared at him with daggers.

"Let's go, it's time to go home for dinner. Didn't your uncle say you should go back and prepare for your graduation banquet?"

In Harbin, every family prepares a grand banquet after their child gets into university.

A minority are trying to make money; most are simply sharing their joy and showing off their children.

He Yimei opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but only managed to utter one sentence.

"Good luck, and remember to tell Uncle Xu if anything happens."

He Yimei was aware of Xu Bo's family's financial situation.

After leaving, Xu Bo found a convenience store and bought a pack of Yingchun cigarettes to continue enjoying the comfort he hadn't had time to savor. Just as he was about to head back to the store, he suddenly thought of Luo Qiaoqiao.

Back at the mall entrance, I found Luo Qiaoqiao standing there in the sunlight, her left hand resting on her eyebrows, eagerly searching for Xu Bo.

She pouted and hummed after seeing Xu Bo arrive.

No matter how Xu Bo tried to cheer her up, she ignored him.

Luo Qiaoqiao only reacted when Xu Bo grabbed her waist and lifted her up.

"Put me down!"

"I won't let you go. If I do, you won't leave. I'm in a hurry to get back to the shop; I have things to do."

Xu Bo carried large and small bags in his left hand and put his right arm around Luo Qiaoqiao's waist, hoisting her onto his shoulder.

All eyes turned to the two of them. Luckily, there weren't too many people around today, otherwise Luo Qiaoqiao would have been killed on the spot.

Feeling the intense resistance coming from her hands, Xu Bo finally put her down.

"Where did you go just now? You didn't come back for so long."

Xu Bo naturally wouldn't reveal his affair with He Yimei, and could only chuckle awkwardly, "I just went to buy cigarettes."

As she spoke, she took out a Spring Welcoming Flower from her pocket. Luo Qiaoqiao leaned closer and smelled Xu Bo's clothes before she could barely believe it.

Back at the store, the once dilapidated arcade, filled with grease and smoke, had been completely transformed.

The benches were neatly arranged, the room was clean and bright, and the old stains on the machine had been cleaned very thoroughly.

After exchanging greetings, Xu Bo went into the inner room, where the girls were still diligently practicing their dance.

Xu Bo clapped his hands and said, "Come here, everyone."

"These are the clothes you'll be wearing to work every day. They were bought according to your sizes. Please try them on, and let me know if they don't fit."

After speaking, Xu Bo put the two packages on the ground and drew the curtains in the room so that the view inside the room would not be visible from the outside window.

After Xu Bo left, Liu Mei first opened the black package and pulled out a piece of clothing.

When she saw it clearly, her face turned red. Then she looked at another package and pulled out a short shirt with a small dog design.

The other girls also saw the clothes in Liu Mei's hand, and their faces turned red.

Although these girls claim to be mature and open-minded, it's just talk.

They were still a little embarrassed to wear these clothes.

However, when she thought of the fifty yuan Xu Bo had promised, her desire for money overcame her shyness.

They all changed into the clothes that Xu Bo had bought for them.

Seeing that there was no good show to watch, the young people outside started playing games out of boredom.

Yang Xun and Xu Bo stood by the window smoking, while Chen Ying stood still chatting with Luo Qiaoqiao.

"Xiao Xun, the store reopens tomorrow. You and Chen Ying, remember to come early to help out."

Yang Xun nodded with a grin: "Of course, after all, this is your first career, so of course your brother should help."

Chen Ying hesitated for a moment: "My mother is going back to Bin County tomorrow. I have to make breakfast for Xin Hui, so I'll have to come later."

Chen Xinhui is Chen Ying's younger sister who is in elementary school.

"No rush. It would be even better if Xinhui could come. There's a top student here who can tutor her."

Luo Qiaoqiao naturally became free labor.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Liu Mei's voice came from inside the house.

"It's all changed."

The door lock opened with the sound.

Xu Bo finished his last puff of cigarette, patted Yang Xun on the shoulder, and said...

"Don't get too excited later."

After saying that, he opened the door and led the eager young boys inside.

"Holy crap!"

Yang Xun hadn't finished wiping away the smoke when he saw the scene inside the room and choked on it.

Then he looked up and stared intently at Liu Mei in front of him.

From bottom to top, apart from a pair of high-heeled sandals and a short skirt that perfectly covers her buttocks, her entire thigh is in sight.

As the range of motion increases, one can even see that captivating absolute territory.

Above that is a perfect navel and a slender waist, and then two cute little dogs on the clothes that rise and fall with her breath.

Finally, there's the beautifully shaped collarbone and the slender neck with its subtly visible veins.

Liu Mei found it hard to accept such intense gazes and turned her head away shyly.

Seeing everyone's reactions, Xu Bo knew that his choice had been very successful.

They quickly chased everyone out.

He locked the door from the inside and began to review the results of the girls' hard work that afternoon.