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

Yang Xun waited at the exit for more than ten minutes before Xu Bo slowly walked out.

Yang Xun's lifestyle has improved; he now smokes Lao Badu cigarettes instead of Hongshancha.

This cigarette is strong; it helps me suppress what's on my mind.

"What are you thinking? Luo Qiaoqiao on the left, He Yimei on the right."

Even the most oblivious Yang Xun noticed Xu Bo's change.

Before, his heart only beat for He Yimei, but now it seems he has a shadow clone and can fall for anyone.

"The 'Bo' in 'universal love' is my 'Bo' in Xu Bo. I just want to put my journey of universal love into practice."

"Love a few well."

Xu Bo choked on the smoke, coughed a few times, and said, "Ask Chen Ying about the rest. I'm a little tired from talking to him."

Yang Xun is taking the train to university tomorrow, but he'll still be all alone at home, with Liu Mei by his side at most.

Xu Bo invited Yang Xun to go home together, have some dinner at his house tonight, and then go to the train station together tomorrow.

First, he went back to Yang Xun's house, packed all his luggage and backpacks, turned off the electricity and water valves, and then Yang Xun used Xu Bo's phone to call his father.

After letting Xu Bo know he was safe, Yang Xun went back to his home with him.

Liu Mei also called. Vocational school was fine; those classes were optional. Of course, she wanted to be with Yang Xun.

"No, I'm at Xu Bo's house now. I'll make some dumplings and eat them later. We can go to the station together tomorrow."

Yang Xun sighed helplessly after hanging up the phone.

"It's time to break up. He's been too clingy. College is where you can really start dating."

During the period when the arcade reopened, Yang Xun admitted that he was briefly infatuated with Liu Mei, but that was only for that period of time.

Now that his departure is imminent, the yearning for a better life still occupies the most important place in his heart.

This is also why Yang Xun didn't take the final step with Liu Mei.

Since we can't give up on the future, we shouldn't focus on the present.

Xu Bo suddenly smiled when he saw Yang Xun's expression.

"Are you calling us scumbags?"

"What is a scumbag?" Yang Xun didn't understand what Xu Bo meant.

"Men who are selfish, irresponsible, and adept at deceiving or hurting others in relationships."

Xu Bo explained the definition of a "scumbag" to Yang Xun, then put his arm around Yang Xun's shoulder and they walked down the street.

Yang Xun did not reply, seemingly pondering whether the two brothers fit the definition.

Central Street was still crowded. The Madier ice cream vendors on the roadside didn't need to shout or hawk their wares; their fame naturally attracted countless tourists to queue up.

The road is lined with European-style buildings, and strolling here feels like being in a European city.

"Not really."

"At least I don't count."

After crossing Central Avenue and arriving at Jinfeng Residential Area, Yang Xun finally gave his answer more than ten minutes later.

"Why?" Xu Bo was speechless. His childhood friend and brother had actually distanced himself from him at this crucial moment.

"I'm waiting for my muse, waiting for my true love," Yang Xun said, staring intently into Xu Bo's eyes.

"But you're different, Brother Bo."

"You are embarking on your journey of 'universal love,' and although I don't understand it, I respect you."

"I just hope you won't end up hurting these two girls."

Around 2 PM, the two finally arrived at their apartment building. Xu Bo didn't reply, intending to end the conversation.

But Yang Xun suddenly spoke up, saying, "Actually, it doesn't matter if you end up hurting someone, after all, you're my buddy, my childhood friend."

"As long as you don't kill or commit arson, I will stand by your side."

Xu Bo was somewhat moved. When his ex-wife chose to divorce him after his past life was exposed, Yang Xun seemed to have said something similar.

He and Chen Ying rushed back to Hangzhou from out of town overnight and arrived at the flat-roofed house by the Qiantang River.

After drinking with Xu Bo all night, they finally spoke.

"No matter what happens, we will stand with you."

Mr. and Mrs. Xu came home early today, before four o'clock.

Liu Xiuqin had some issues with Yang Xun, after all, in her eyes Yang Xun belonged to the bad kids, but unfortunately, he had grown up with her son since childhood and they had a deep bond.

Liu Xiuqin could only mutter to herself, telling Yang Xun to study hard in college and not to waste his time.

On the contrary, Xu Tianchao thought highly of Yang Xun. Yang Xun's parents sometimes bought goods from Xu's father, so they were acquainted.

Seeing Yang Xun reminded Xu's father of his own youth, when no one at home cared for him, and he entered society at a young age, eventually having to struggle and work hard on his own.

Xu's father rolled out the dough, Liu Xiuqin mixed the filling, and Xu Bo and Yang Xun washed their hands and started making dumplings.

Dumplings before boarding, noodles upon disembarking; may your journey be safe and sound.

I had a few drinks, but I was very restrained, since I had to send my child off on a long journey early tomorrow morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Xu were also somewhat disappointed, as their son, whom they had watched over for eighteen years, was about to go on a long trip.

He was actually going to leave them and live on his own. Looking at Xu Bo, they seemed to think that this brat had grown up in an instant.

For the first time ever, after the meal, Liu Xiuqin did not clear the dishes; instead, she ordered Xu Bo and Yang Xun to do so.

The atmosphere at home is a bit off today.

"Ring ring ring".

Xu Bo's phone rang, and Xu Tianchao shouted from the living room.

"Xu Bo, your phone is ringing."

After running out of the kitchen and drying his hands, Xu Bo picked up the phone and saw that the caller was Liu Mei.

He quickly ran to the kitchen, pressed the call button, and held it to Yang Xun's ear.

"Liu Mei".

Xu Bo mouthed something to Yang Xun.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Yang Xun understood and said softly.

"Knowing you're leaving tomorrow, I made you some dumplings, chives and eggs. I'm at Jinfeng Residential Area now, can you come down?"

Liu Mei's voice clearly reached Yang Xun's ears through the signal. He stopped washing the dishes instantly and asked in disbelief.

Where are you now?

"I'm at the east gate of Jinfeng Residential Area."

"I'll be right down."

After hanging up the phone, Yang Xun opened the kitchen window and leaned out to look towards the east gate.

Xu Bo's house is right next to the East Gate, so he can easily see the East Gate.

Near a row of barbecue stalls, a girl was standing there wearing a long skirt and a black coat.

She was holding a lunchbox, which probably contained dumplings she had made herself.

"I'm going downstairs."

Yang Xun dried his hands and spoke softly to Xu Bo. He then went outside, greeted Xu's father who was sitting on the sofa, and opened the door.

The sound of hurried footsteps echoed in the corridor, and soon Xu Bo, who was at the window, saw Yang Xun appear downstairs.

Liu Mei also saw Yang Xun and ran directly to him with small steps.

The two stared at each other in silence for a few seconds, then it seemed that Yang Xun spoke first, and Liu Mei responded from the side.

The two then sat down on the ground, opened their lunchboxes, and put the steaming dumplings into their mouths.

"Where did Yang Xun go?" Xu's father asked as he walked into the kitchen.

"Something was left behind, so he went down to retrieve it."

Xu Bo responded softly, the kitchen was now clean and tidy after the two of them cleaned it up.

The floor tiles were so shiny they reflected the overhead light. Xu Bo couldn't bear to see his hard work ruined by his father, so he quickly pushed him out of the kitchen.