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

Luo Qiaoqiao was easily satisfied; she agreed to Xu Bo's request for a plate of grilled cold noodles.

It was already past eight o'clock, and only after Luo Qiaoqiao's insistence did Xu Bo agree to escort her home.

Walking along the riverbank and listening to Xu Bo's plan, Luo Qiaoqiao felt that the atmosphere at this moment was exactly what she had been longing for since she was a child.

Xu Bo continued talking to himself, completely unaware that the girl had stopped and was standing still.

From Luo Qiaoqiao's perspective, Xu Bo's back was straight and broad, as if he could hold up the sky even if it collapsed. His voice was full of confidence, as if he could succeed in anything.

Before she knew it, Luo Qiaoqiao's eyes were fixed on the scene.

"Imagine these girls wearing short skirts, serving tea and water to each machine."

"I don't believe those old perverts won't spend money."

"If you were a boy, would you...?"

Xu Bo talked to himself for a long time before realizing that no one was around him anymore.

Looking back, he realized that Luo Qiaoqiao was standing in the dim light, staring at him.

The river water gently lapped against the embankment, and the lamplight stretched her shadow infinitely long. A gentle breeze blew her short hair, revealing her perfect jawline. A smile played on her lips, and her rosy cheeks resembled a ripe apple.

Even Xu Bo was momentarily stunned.

Fortunately, Luo Qiaoqiao was probably embarrassed by the stares, so she quickly ran a few steps to catch up with Xu Bo.

"I consider you my older brother, so don't you dare have any improper thoughts about me!"

The girl's blushing face spoke volumes, and she whispered to herself while stamping her feet.

Smiling and shaking his head, Xu Bo never expected that he would lose his mind because of the kind girl next door.

"So, it's settled then. Meet me at the arcade tomorrow morning, and then we'll go to Songlei Department Store together to go shopping."

The girl's black hair shone with a dark sheen, like soft fur. Xu Bo boldly reached out and touched the girl's hair.

Luo Qiaoqiao turned her head and broke free, then jumped forward with a smile, arriving in front of Xu Bo and saying with a smile.

"No, senior, men and women shouldn't touch each other. You can only do that in college."

Although the temperature in Harbin is cool in August, it is still a bit chilly when the evening breeze blows.

Xu Bo thoughtfully took off his coat and gave it to Luo Qiaoqiao to wear.

Seeing that dark clouds were gathering in the sky, the two quickened their pace and ran towards Luo Qiaoqiao's residential area.

Before long, we arrived downstairs.

Just then, a light drizzle began to fall, and seeing that Xu Bo hadn't brought an umbrella, Luo Qiaoqiao said softly.

"Senior, wait a moment, I'll go upstairs and get you an umbrella."

The hallway lights came on as the girl walked, and Xu Bo soon heard the sound of the iron gate opening.

As soon as Luo Qiaoqiao opened the door, she saw her father sitting on the sofa, hunched over, watching the evening program.

The living room was pitch black, except for the kitchen light, which illuminated her way home.

The TV was showing an analysis of a mysterious event, and the narrator's dramatic voice, combined with chilling sound effects, made Mr. Luo nervously bite his fingers.

"Dad, where's the umbrella at home?"

The sudden voice startled Luo's father, especially since Luo Qiaoqiao hadn't even changed her shoes and was splashing water all over the floor.

Unable to get a response from his father, Luo quietly went to the storage room to rummage through it, and then quickly left. The whole process took less than five minutes.

When Luo's father came to his senses and tried to say something, he only received the response of the iron gate closing.

"Where have you been so late, young lady..."

Mr. Luo is a junior manager with a regular job in the government. His daughter is a good student, so he doesn't need to worry about her. The only thing that worries him is Xu Bo, whom his daughter has known since childhood.

That kid was mischievous and naughty, but he was also the most popular with girls.

I leaned on the windowsill and could see the scene at the entrance of the building downstairs.

"This is the only umbrella we have at home, so please make do with it."

When they got downstairs, Luo Qiaoqiao handed Xu Bo a pink umbrella with a picture of Sailor Moon drawn on it.

"If you don't want to use it, then go back in the rain."

Perhaps noticing the disdain in Xu Bo's eyes, the girl muttered something.

"If there were Armor Heroes, I might have used it."

Xu Bo quite likes watching this movie.

"What did you say?"

The rain was getting louder, and Luo Qiaoqiao couldn't hear it clearly, but when she saw that Xu Bo's clothes were a little wet, she pulled him inside.

At the same time, he took off his coat and was about to return it to Xu Bo.

But Xu Bo grinned, opened the little pink umbrella, and ran into the heavy rain.

Luo's mother got up at some point and came to the kitchen from the bedroom.

"Is it Xu Bo, that kid?"

Luo's mother couldn't see clearly; she could only see his back.

Exhaling a smoke ring, Luo's father said somewhat dejectedly, "It should be."

How could parents not know what their children are thinking after raising them from a young age?

"Do you think Xu Bo is still pursuing that girl?"

Xu Bo's pursuit of He Yimei was a hot topic at No. 3 Middle School, and even the parents had heard about it.

Seeing his wife start gossiping, Luo Xiangyun sighed helplessly and remained silent for a long time before speaking softly.

"No matter what, we have to wait until our daughter goes to college. She's too young now."

Luo's mother nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Xu Bo has grown up with our girl since she was little. If things really work out, it would be a good thing."

Harbin is not small, but it's not tiny either. People in certain circles often run into each other, so the parents of both sides also know each other.

The iron gate opened again, and Luo Qiaoqiao tiptoed into the living room like a thief. She saw no one there, and the program investigating mysterious events was still playing, which made her feel a little scared.

He quickly returned to his room and closed the door.

Mr. and Mrs. Luo exchanged a helpless glance and sighed.

...

Xu Bo braved the heavy rain to return home. When he opened the door, he found that his parents had already finished their social engagements and were home. Xu Tianchao had drunk too much and was lying in the room sleeping, but his snoring was so powerful that it went straight through the walls and into Xu Bo's ears.

Liu Xiuqin was making pearl soup in the kitchen when she saw Xu Bo return. She first scolded and complained a few times, and then asked him what was wrong.

"Have you eaten? Are you still hungry? Do you want me to get you something?"

Xu Bo paid no attention to the insults, and walked into the kitchen with a grin. Seeing the dough balls falling into the pot, his appetite was whetted.

"Give me some."

Liu Xiuqin finished cooking quickly, went inside and called out to Xu's father, and the three of them began to eat at the table.

"Eldest son, your college acceptance letter has arrived. Why don't you help out at the freight station during the holiday?"

After exchanging a few words, Mr. Xu steered the conversation to this topic.

The freight station sees many trucks coming and going every day, and loading and unloading require loading and unloading workers.

"When you go to college, Dad will buy you a cell phone. Consider it payment for your salary. How about that?"

Seeing Xu Bo's reluctant expression, Xu's father continued to offer enticing conditions.

"I'm a college student, after all. I need to earn money with my brain. I'm not going to do that."

That's what I thought in my heart, but what I said in my mouth was different.

"Okay, when I go to college, you buy me a Nokia, and I also want a laptop."

Back then, laptops were no small expense, often costing tens of thousands of yuan, which many families simply couldn't afford.

Even a business like the Xu family would probably feel the pinch.

"Hmph, I'll never work, I'll never work in my life."