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

After some negotiation, the rent for the shop was set at 32,000 yuan, rounded down to 380,000 yuan per year, with an annual rent increase of 10%. This was a price that both parties could accept.

"I have one more request: I want the first year's payment to be made in two installments," Xu Bo said at the end of the negotiation, making his demands clear.

"In addition, the contract will officially take effect on the 1st of next month."

Zhao Qian hesitated, fearing that something might go wrong with the deal.

Xu Bo understood Zhao Qian's concerns and said softly, "You definitely won't be shortchanged on this money. Let's sign the contract at this time tomorrow. I'll pay you a deposit of 20,000 yuan first. I'll make the first payment to you on the first of next month, which is half of the total amount, 190,000 yuan. I'll give you the balance after the Chinese New Year next year, which is around March."

"The contract will guarantee the rights and interests of both of us. If I breach the contract, you will definitely not lose out. With more customers, people will stop gossiping, and you will also gain a newly renovated shop."

After careful consideration, Zhao Qian realized that this deal would be entirely beneficial to him, so he agreed.

Before leaving, Zhao Qian turned off all the water and electricity. The three of them arrived at the school gate. At this moment, Xu Bo finished his cigarette. Seeing this, Zhao Qian simply gave his cigarette to Xu Bo. After saying goodbye to each other, Xu Bo turned around and entered the school.

The time on my phone was 6:40. I had arranged to continue discussing our group project with Qu Xuanru in the classroom of the Gongzi Building tonight.

"This has potential," Wang Yan said to Xu Bo before they parted ways.

"The food in restaurants in Hangzhou is pretty much the same now, and each one is somewhat stuck in its ways. People don't even realize the importance of service awareness anymore."

"Many waiters just bring the dishes and leave. If we can provide good service, word of mouth will spread faster than an electric wire. We will expand rapidly and I believe that in the near future, our hot pot restaurant will be found on every street corner of Hangzhou. It will be no problem for us to make a name for ourselves in the southeast corner of the country. We may even try to become a leader in the national catering industry."

Wang Yan had just carefully reviewed Xu Bo's words in his mind and felt that this model was a game-changer for the current catering industry, so he was very optimistic about the project.

"What's the name of the hot pot restaurant?" Only then did Wang Yan realize that he didn't know the name of the hot pot restaurant.

"Hai Lao Lao," Xu Bo said. "The bottom of the pot is the sea, and you scoop and scoop in it. Plus, the reduplicated word 'Lao Lao' sounds cute." Xu Bo hadn't thought about a name, but since there was an existing one, he just made a slight change and said it.

"What about the contract? Are you going to handle it?" Wang Yan said. "If the contract is to be signed tomorrow night, then I need to raise the money today."

Xu Bo nodded and said, "I'll handle it. As for the money, there's no rush. Just give him a deposit after the contract is signed. I still have 20,000 yuan here."

Xu Bo plans to call his dad tomorrow morning to tell him that he needs to buy a laptop, study hard, and get more certifications. Also, Chen Ying and Yang Xun, who are far away in Nanjing and Qingdao respectively, are going to have two minor illnesses.

After parting ways, Xu Bo went to the classroom in the Gongzi Building. As soon as he arrived at the door, he saw Qu Xuanru sitting inside, blinking and looking towards the door.

The two looked into each other's eyes, and Xu Bo noticed that Qu Xuanru's eyes were exceptionally beautiful. They were warm and calm, like a still lake, gazing at him quietly with an elegant intellect.

I don't know how such a top-notch beauty could be all alone for three years of college.

"You're here, junior." The senior student stood up and said as soon as she saw Xu Bo arrive.

"I was just eating out. You're here so early, senior."

Xu Bo sat down next to his senior, carefully smelling the faint fragrance in the air, and said happily.

"I came over since I had nothing else to do after dinner. Take a look, I revised it last night based on your feedback."

Sitting next to his senior, the two were very close. Xu Bo was tired after a long day and his eyes were a little blurry. He was very close to the computer screen, and his senior moved closer to him as well.

The light emanating from the electronic screen shone on their faces, and they could feel each other's breath.

Xu Bo pointed at the screen with his left hand and slid the mouse with his right hand, previewing what his senior had made and giving real-time suggestions based on his experience.

Qu Xuanru kept exchanging her thoughts with Xu Bo and made adjustments based on his suggestions.

The mouse was on Xu Bo's side, so to operate it, one had to step over Xu Bo's body. The two got closer and closer, and physical contact was inevitable. Although Qu Xuanru didn't care, Xu Bo kept making small movements.

When the senior student didn't understand how to operate it, he directly took over, his big hand holding her small hand and starting to click continuously.

Xu Bo also noticed a detail: when he pointed out some key points, especially when the senior student didn't understand them, she would always have an "aha!" expression after a few seconds.

Whenever this happened, she would unconsciously bite her rosy lips lightly, which made Xu Bo's heart surge. Several times, Xiao Bobo wanted to get up and resist, but Xu Bo always suppressed himself with his strong willpower.

Perhaps Qu Xuanru herself was unaware of this habit, and it is precisely these small details that are most captivating.

"You haven't taken your pilot's license test yet, the control tower won't allow takeoff!"

Xu Bo comforted himself again and again in his heart.

Ring ring.

The phone rang. By then, Xu Bo had finished explaining the basics and left Qu Xuanru to operate the device herself. Xu Bo secretly hoped that it wouldn't be He Yimei calling.

He was sitting very close to his senior, and if he answered the phone, she would definitely see the caller ID on his phone screen, which would have a negative impact on his innocent, never-been-in-a-relationship persona.

Fortunately, the call came from an unknown number.

Upon listening, a familiar voice came from the other end.

"Hey, junior, what are you doing?" It was Gu Lin's voice.

"I was discussing problems with my senior in the I-shaped building."

"How did you two end up together? Never mind, just stay put, I'm coming to find you right away."

The call ended, and Xu Bo felt a little confused. How did Gu Lin know his phone number? Did Xu Yuanping give it to him? Did she want to talk to him about something?

Sure enough, five minutes later Gu Lin appeared at the classroom door.

"Teacher Xu gave this to me; I need to talk to you about something."

Sitting in front of Xu Bo and the senior student, Gu Lin said, "The student council is recruiting new members recently, and I'd like to invite you to join. There are also welcome activities, and I'd like you to invite your classmates to participate."

"No way, no way. The student council is full of people who just want to freeload. I'm not going."

Xu Bo reacted strongly, waving his hand in refusal.

This is quite normal. Joining the student union is simply about securing a priority spot in the organization, which is unnecessary for Xu Bo. He is already confident in his ability to become class monitor and has already recognized many of the students' strengths. There is no need for him to waste his time joining the student union.

Now my time is very precious, and I only want to spend it on red banknotes and charming women.

For example, Qu Xuanru next to her.