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

The contract was finalized smoothly in the afternoon, and the group waited in the store until evening before Attorney Ma and his assistant arrived, looking travel-worn.

Thus, a commercial property of over 300 square meters on Hunan Road was successfully acquired by Hailaolao Catering Company, which will be responsible for all operations for the next year.

"Attorney Ma, make sure the subsequent contract specifications are finalized." Before leaving, Xu Bo reminded Attorney Ma again.

"Don't worry about that." This is a long-term collaboration, and the other party is a newly established and well-capitalized catering company, so Attorney Ma will naturally cultivate a good relationship.

"I plan to go to Shanghai tomorrow to look for a suitable shop."

The four million has been mostly spent, leaving a little over one million in the account.

Gu Lin is still in charge of the finances. The newly established company is still in its infancy. Once things calm down, it will be time to revise the company's rules and regulations.

"Yang Xun's senior brother will come to inspect the site tomorrow morning. I showed them the design drawings and requirements for our store and asked them to expedite the process. The design drawings should be ready before construction begins tomorrow night, and construction can start tomorrow night."

Wang Yan said softly from the side.

"Okay, keep a close eye on things here. I'm counting on you for the National Day holiday." Xu Bo glanced at his phone; it was already past 7 p.m.

"Let's grab a bite to eat, we've come all this way," Xu Bo said to Attorney Ma.

"After I finish eating, I'll go to the train station and buy a ticket to Shanghai."

Currently, Wang Yan and Chen Ying are supervising the shop's construction progress in Jinling, while Xu Bo and Song Leisong have gone to Shanghai to continue searching for a suitable shop. They will make another call later to invite Yu Haoqi to Shanghai as well.

Du Qinglong stayed in Hangzhou to keep Gu Lin company and look after his female friends.

"Just grab something to eat. I've already applied for work outside the office, so I can stay with you guys for the next few days," Attorney Ma said with a smile as he accepted the cigarettes Xu Bo offered him.

They found a stir-fry restaurant, next to which was a duck blood vermicelli soup place. Xu Bo loved this dish, so he asked the owner to bring over a few bowls. The grilled skewers he had ordered also arrived.

"I am very satisfied with the results these past two days. Once this busy period is over, everyone will return to the head office and I will assign everyone the appropriate positions."

Especially his brothers Chen Ying and Yang Xun, whom he had grown up with, Xu Bo decided to hand over the management of Jinling to Chen Ying.

"Chen Ying, after the National Day holiday, I'll send another experienced employee over. You'll be in charge of things in Jinling."

Xu Bo said softly as he peeled the meat off the skewer. Looking at Chen Ying, who was hesitating across from him, he didn't urge him but gave him time to react.

He took out his phone and called Gu Lin. Yu Haoqi was indeed in the store. He told him to get ready, rush to the train station, and take the fastest train to Shanghai.

Xu Bo did the same. After he had eaten his fill, he went to the front desk to pay the bill and then left with Song Leisong and Attorney Ma.

Before leaving, Xu Bo and Chen Ying hugged each other tightly, looking forward to seeing each other again.

"I'm leaving now. Come find me in Hangzhou when you have time. Don't keep focusing on the shop renovations; just leave those things to Wang Yan."

Chen Ying and Wang Yan were left sitting in the shop, eating the leftover skewers.

"Don't stay out tonight, come to our school, I'll find you a bed."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yan suddenly chuckled and said...

"When Song Leisong first came to Hangzhou, he was also pulled into the school by Xu Bo and found a bed to stay in. You two brothers are really alike."

After hearing this, Chen Ying scratched his head and laughed, saying, "I've been following Brother Bo around since I was little, so naturally we've become very similar. When Yang Xun comes for National Day, I'll introduce you to him."

......

Upon arriving at the train station, the nearest train is an ordinary train, which takes four and a half hours to reach Shanghai.

After paying the fare at the ticket counter, Xu Bo went to a supermarket outside and bought some instant noodles and sausages to eat on the train.

"I've been running around for you all this time, what position are you going to give me?" Song Leisong said to Xu Bo.

"How about I appoint you as the Grand Marshal of Grain Supply? When you return to Ice City, I'll make you a Great General of the Frontier."

Xu Bo went to the cashier and bought two packs of Liqun cigarettes, which served as his rations for the journey.

"I was just thinking that if I were given a job to do for fun, I could at least get a bonus at the end of the year."

Xu Bo glanced at Song Leisong, rolled his eyes, and said, "Just you wait, I'll swallow your money and turn you into a penniless vagrant."

After collecting the change, Xu Bo walked towards the station square. The square was crowded with people, including some homeless people kneeling on the ground begging. Xu Bo took out his phone to call Luo Qiaoqiao.

I've been so busy these past few days that I haven't had a proper chat with this little girl.

Looking at the homeless people on the ground, Song Leisong felt scared.

Their faces were covered in dirt, and some even had physical disabilities. Seeing their pitiful appearance, Song Leisong felt a pang of pity.

Just as he was about to step forward and put some change in their bowl, Xu Bo stopped him.

"Don't give them money; they earn way more than we do."

Xu Bo grinned as he spoke, pointing to a car not far away.

"They usually act pitiful, but as soon as they get off work, they change their clothes, drive their cars to clubs, and pick up young models."

The call was answered quickly.

"What are you doing~ Are you very tired these past two days~" Luo Qiaoqiao's sweet voice came, making Xu Bo's heart itch.

"Just finished working on it. I've been really tired from looking for shops lately, and I only just finished signing the contract," Xu Bo said, tearing open the cigarette pack and taking out a cigarette.

"Have you been eating properly? Don't overwork yourself," Luo Qiaoqiao said softly, as if she didn't dare to speak loudly in the room.

Her mother has been discharged from the hospital and is resting at home these past few days. Her workplace also told her to rest well at home and not to worry about anything.

Having a secure job is definitely an advantage.

"I've been eating well, Qiaoqiao, have I? Don't overwork yourself with your studies lately. Your grades are already so good, don't make yourself nearsighted." Xu Bo lit a cigarette and said softly, while tossing one to Song Leisong.

Song Lei kept a close eye on the beggars' every move, and whenever one of them quietly crawled away, his eyes followed them like a hawk.

"By the way, how is Auntie?"

When her mother was mentioned, Luo Qiaoqiao's initial joy immediately vanished, and it took her a long time to speak.

"He'll still have to rely on medication to manage it, but that medication isn't covered by medical insurance yet, and my dad's gray hair has noticeably increased these past few days."

At this point, Xu Boneng could clearly sense the girl's distress, and she seemed about to cry.

"It's okay, my next stop is Shanghai. I'll let you in on a little secret: I recently received four million in investment, and there's another million to come."

Upon hearing Xu Bo start discussing in the millions, Luo Qiaoqiao was initially surprised, then said, "Several million? You're not kidding me."

Xu Bo said decisively, "It's five million. Once I get to Shanghai, I'll find a good hospital and buy a house. Houses in Shanghai are still relatively cheap now, but I'm sure they'll go up in price, to a very high price!"

"We'll bring your family of three to Shanghai so you can receive medical treatment here."

"No matter what, the medical resources in Shanghai are much better than back home, so it will be more convenient for me to take care of you when the time comes."