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

"It's really delicious." Xu Bo went to the small shop the group had visited that afternoon and ordered a bowl of duck blood vermicelli soup.

"That's right, this is the best place I've ever been to. My roommates brought me here." Chen Ying was very happy to hear that Xu Bo also liked the food he loved.

"I'm full," Song Leisong said softly, putting down his chopsticks.

Life in Nanjing was much more comfortable than in Hangzhou; at least I had friends who would take me out to eat.

"I'm full too," Wang Yan chimed in, as she didn't particularly like offal.

Xu Bo wiped his mouth and walked towards the front desk. This meal wasn't cheap, and Chen Ying was already short on money, so it was better for Xu Bo to handle the bill.

"I looked around Confucius Temple this afternoon, but it was too crowded and the rent was too expensive, so it wasn't worth it."

Upon seeing Xu Bo return, Wang Yan spoke.

"The other option is the Central Mall. It's a large area with high foot traffic, and there are a few shops that have recently become vacant and are no longer available for rent. The only downside is that it's expensive, costing 65,000 a month, which adds up to at least 900,000 a year."

When he mentioned this number, Song Leisong trembled slightly, never expecting that shop rents in southern cities would be so expensive.

"Or Hunan Road, where there is a lot of foot traffic and the shops are relatively good value for money. However, it is not as well-known as Confucius Temple and Central Mall."

Chen Ying knew this area like the back of his hand. His school was far from the area mentioned earlier, but he often came here to browse, so he had a lot of information.

"I plan to open two stores in Nanjing. Funding isn't a problem; my priority is location!"

Xu Bo was about to smoke when he noticed a "No Smoking" sign in the store.

"We still have 2.5 million in funds, enough for you to squander," Xu Bo said softly to the group in front of him.

"The first thing I look at is location. I want to see how much foot traffic this place can bring and how many people can come into the store to make a purchase. If necessary, I can allocate a budget to advertise on TV and in newspapers."

The group didn't know what Xu Bo meant by "traffic placement," but it probably meant something like "GG" (a slang term for something important or something similar).

"In addition, I need mature supporting facilities, preferably commercial buildings that can be used with simple renovations. We must open our two shops in Jinling within a month."

Xu Bo was very concerned about matters concerning subsequent shares.

"Therefore, my suggestion is to find a suitable shop along Hunan Road and sign a contract as soon as possible. For the sake of time priority, I am willing to accept a price increase of up to 100,000 yuan."

"For the last one, it's best to find a suitable shop around Confucius Temple and near Central Mall. Just like above, don't worry about the price. The most important thing now is time."

Xu Bo had already spoken with Gu Lin on his way here, asking her to quickly expand the number of waiters and intensify their training, and ideally, to transfer elite personnel to support other stores within a month.

"Now that we've covered the shop details, all that's left is the renovation."

"Wang Yan, during the National Day holiday, you should go with Chen Ying to find a decoration company. You know the decoration standards of the main store, so all construction should be done according to the main store's standards."

Looking at Wang Yan, Xu Bo spoke softly, then turned to Chen Ying and said apologetically.

"We were originally planning to get together during the National Day holiday when Yang Xun comes," Xu Bo said with a sigh.

"Plans can't keep up with changes. When he comes, I'll make him work hard for me."

As he said this, Song Leisong looked at Chen Ying, grinned, and whispered to Chen Ying.

"I told you so, when that kid Yang Xun comes, he'll be exploited to death too."

After sitting for a while, Xu Bo called for the group to get up and walk out of the shop.

Chen Ying seemed to feel that Brother Bo was different from before in Bingcheng. Although he still seemed a bit unreliable, he could feel that their brotherhood had not faded, but he could also feel a subtle sense of pressure in his every move.

At this moment, Wang Yan suddenly leaned closer and whispered something.

"Don't you also feel that Xu Bo has changed a bit?"

Chen Ying felt a little strange that this person had suddenly come so close, but he still nodded in response.

"That's right. I feel that Brother Bo has changed a lot since the college entrance examination. First it was the arcade, and now it's the hot pot restaurant, and it involves so much money. His whole demeanor is completely different."

"I felt the same way. When he first enrolled, he was very sincere, but there was a bit of shrewdness mixed in. At first, I was wary, but later I found that he used this shrewdness in business."

"He even helps his friends make money and get rich. He doesn't seem to be stingy with money. Instead, he values ​​his friends more. That's why I took out my limited New Year's money to help Xu Bo."

"Because I felt that he was someone who would not fail, and that he always had a convincing ability."

The two exchanged a glance and smiled at each other. Just as they were about to say something, Xu Bo suddenly shouted.

"Come on, you two are dating, aren't you?"

The two looked up and realized that Xu Bo had walked very fast and was already standing at the intersection, turning around to wait for them, with a cigarette in his mouth, the smoke drifting everywhere. Luckily, no one was around, otherwise they would definitely have cursed at Xu Bo.

"They're here!"

They responded loudly and quickened their pace, running towards Xu Bo.

……

At Hai Lao Lao Li on the Wenyi Campus of Hangzhou, Gu Lin was calculating today's revenue with a calculator.

Excluding raw material and labor bonuses, today's income is 9,743 yuan. After deducting basic salary, rent, and utilities, it's about 7,000 yuan.

The store's business has not been as booming as when it first opened, but the number of seats is still insufficient every day.

It is clear that Hailaolao has formed its own unique and loyal fan base.

"How are the new hires doing today?"

Rubbing her head, Gu Lin closed the ledger and asked Bai Feifei beside her.

"Yesterday there were twenty people, today there are only sixteen left. With experienced people mentoring new ones, I see that ten of them are learning very quickly, and three of them have received praise from customers."

"It's too early to tell who the fourteen new people are."

At this point, Bai Feifei frowned and continued, "They mostly mean they're willing to go to other places, but what they're implying is that they want more money."

Gu Lin waved her hand wearily and said, "This is none of our business. Let Xu Bo worry about it. We'll leave it to him. He has plenty of money anyway."

The restaurant was steaming hot, and the aroma of hot pot wafted into their nostrils. They chatted for a while, and other customers greeted them.

The two then went back to their own busy work.

There was still a long queue at the door, but no one complained. The guests were happy, drinking beer and eating the complimentary snacks.

Wei Jun was among them, with his roommate next to him.

"Find out all the faults later; I absolutely have to find out who her boss is!"