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

"I won't be staying in Harbin for much longer; I'll have to leave in less than two weeks at most."

"Before leaving, I need to buy some daily necessities, a mobile phone and a laptop, and I also need to have a meal with my family."

"Don't expect me to reopen this arcade."

Xu Bo could easily understand the dependence in Song Leisong's eyes as he extinguished the cigarette.

This house was the last thing his grandmother left him, and it was his spiritual refuge.

No one guided him on how to study well or how to get along with others, so for so many years he has been struggling on his own in society.

They are bound to go astray and become hooligans in the eyes of their neighbors.

"Before you leave, go see Wang Jun and see if there's any way to help Xiao Song."

Xu Bo said a few more words to Song Leisong before saying goodbye and leaving.

Back in Jinfeng Community, Xu Bo unlocked the heavy iron gate with his key. It was the first time in so many days that he had seen the living room so bright.

The living room reeked of alcohol. Dad lay on the sofa, half-asleep, watching the international channel, while Mom was making dumplings.

Upon hearing the door open, Xu Tianchao first looked up, then patted the spot next to him, gesturing for his son to sit down.

"I'll take you to Yuanda tomorrow and buy you a cell phone and a computer," Xu Tianchao said, taking a sip of tea.

Her eyes were fixed on her son's reaction, but the expected ecstasy did not materialize.

Xu Bo observed the computer market over the past two days and found that even the cheapest second-hand Founder Yihe computer cost more than nine thousand yuan, which was really not cost-effective.

The main problem is that there are very few laptop options in Harbin, so there's not much room for prices to drop.

"Let's skip the laptop, just buy a cell phone. It doesn't need to be too expensive, as long as I can contact you."

Xu Tianchao was somewhat amazed by his son's change. Just a few days ago, he was clamoring for these things, but now it seemed like he didn't need them at all.

"The school's computer lab has computers for students to use. Also, there are too few laptops to choose from here. I plan to wait until I go to university and see what my teachers and classmates recommend before buying one."

Mom had already put the dumplings on the table, and Xu Bo, being quite perceptive, didn't continue talking to Dad.

Instead, they went to the kitchen and brought the bowls, chopsticks, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and other condiments to the table.

"You brat, you bought the tickets without even telling me or your dad!"

"You think you're all grown up now, huh? You don't need us to take you to college anymore, do you?!"

At the dinner table, Liu Xiuqin brought up the issue of tickets. She had been thinking of finding someone to get a few sleeper tickets in the next couple of days to send her son to university.

Unexpectedly, the young man took out his train ticket without saying a word, indicating that he had already bought a ticket to Hangzhou.

"I'm all grown up now, I don't need you to come with me anymore, I can go to school by myself." Mom made sauerkraut dumplings, which were chewy and flavorful.

"Also, I'm not going alone this time; I'm going with He Yimei."

The sound of chopsticks disappeared, and the air seemed to freeze.

It took Dad a long time to come to his senses before he tentatively asked a question.

"He Yimei from your high school?"

Of course they knew that their son had been pursuing this girl for three years, but each time it ended without a result. Why would they go to Hangzhou together this time?

But her son didn't say much, and Liu Xiuqin kept asking him but couldn't get any information out of him, so she had to give up.

In order to successfully buy the phone he wants tomorrow, Xu Bo will complete all the work after dinner today.

Mom went back to her bedroom to rest, while Dad continued watching the international channel on the sofa.

"Come and sit down."

Xu Tianchao stopped Xu Bo, who wanted to go back to the house. He seemed to have something to say, but didn't know how to start.

The father and son sat on the sofa for quite a while until Xu Bo couldn't stand it anymore and spoke up.

"Dad, if you don't have anything else to say, I'm going back to sleep."

"Sit down!"

Afraid of waking Liu Xiuqin in the inner room, Xu Tianchao lowered his voice and called out softly.

"Why......"

After sighing, Xu Tianchao asked, "What exactly is your relationship with He Yimei and Qiaoqiao?"

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Seeing Xu Bo's eyes darting around, Xu Tianchao knew what Xu Bo was up to and quickly reprimanded him.

"I've eaten more salt than you've eaten rice. Speak properly, these two young girls are looking at you strangely."

"Especially Luo Qiaoqiao, she thought that no one could find her by hiding in the corner? In fact, I saw her a long time ago."

"You came all this way and left in such a hurry without even having a meal. You think everything's fine inside? You're underestimating your dad."

"And then there's He Yimei, such a cold girl. She wouldn't even bother to utter a word when others talked to her, but she suddenly becomes lively around you."

"Son, do you really think your old man knows nothing?"

The father and son exchanged glances, and Xu Bo, like prey, easily found a hiding place for the hunting dog.

But Xu Bo still stubbornly insisted, "It's nothing. We're all classmates and friends. Luo Qiaoqiao is my junior."

"We grew up together, and I treat her like a younger sister. As for He Yimei, we're from the same hometown. Maybe we can help each other out when we go to Hangzhou."

"Dad, don't worry, I understand all the relationships very well."

A father can easily see through his son's lies; more often than not, it's about whether it's necessary to intervene.

"Anyway, just keep it in check. Qiaoqiao grew up with you since she was little, and your mother has a pretty good relationship with her parents."

"He Yimei comes from a good family and is beautiful, but her personality is a bit off. However, we often see her father, He Jun, and we sometimes joke around with him."

"Son, sometimes your relationships aren't just your relationships, they're also family relationships."

Xu Bo understood his father's words; he was reminding himself not to go too far, because his anger was causing chaos in the whole family.

Just as he was about to turn around and go back inside, Xu Bo sat down again as if possessed.

"Dad, what if I find you two wives in the future?"

Xu Bo looked at his father very seriously, his tone completely devoid of any joking intent.

Xu Tianchao was taken aback at first, but seeing that his son didn't seem to be joking, he also began to think about it carefully.

Due to his social circle, most of the friends he comes into contact with are women who have affairs while keeping their marriage stable.

He was used to seeing this kind of thing, but when his son brought it up, he was a little bewildered.

He thought for a long time before speaking.

"Whatever, just give me a baby soon. Then your mother and I won't work anymore and can spend our days playing with our grandson."

Sometimes, seeing Xu Bo's carefree attitude would remind him of Xu Bo's childhood.

How adorable! Unlike now, he's actually thinking about having two women on his left and one on his right.

"Dad, sometimes it's not my fault, it's the name you gave me."

"How so?"

"Xu Bo, Bo in 'universal love,' sometimes I think love isn't selfish, it can be shared equally. If I don't share more love, I'm afraid I'll be letting down the name you gave me."

The pillow flew out and hit Xu Bo squarely on the forehead.

He quickly fled back to his bedroom, only to hear his father angrily roaring in the living room.

"What utter nonsense! I named you so you would be knowledgeable and become a useful person to the country and society!"

"I'm not telling you to be a philanthropist!"