After being reborn, the school beauty's entire family knelt down to repent.

Chen Ming patiently explained, "The internet is... it connects many computers together, you can look up information, play games, and more..."

"Wait, wait, wait," the girl interrupted him impatiently, leaving a bright red finger mark on her face from the lipstick she had just applied.

"Slow down, what nonsense are you talking about? We don't have this so-called internet here."

Chen Ming took a deep breath, suppressing his impatience, and tried to speak in a calm tone:

"Miss, I know the internet is a new thing, and it might not be widespread here yet. But I really need to install a dedicated internet line, as it's related to my business. Could you please help me contact your manager, or tell me who I should consult?"

The girl waved her hand impatiently: "We don't have a person in charge here. I'm the one in charge. If I say there isn't one, then there isn't. It's no use talking to anyone else!"

Chen Ming frowned; the girl's attitude made him very uncomfortable.

It seems that if the soft approach doesn't work, we'll have to resort to the hard one.

"Comrade, please understand, I'm here to conduct business, not to listen to your excuses. As a service provider, you have an obligation to provide me with services. If you cannot resolve my issue, I have the right to file a complaint with your superiors!"

The girl was startled by Chen Ming's imposing manner.

She put down the lipstick in her hand, her tone softening: "You...you're not angry...I...I really don't know what to do...We've never had internet here..."

Chen Ming's tone softened a bit: "Then you can ask your leader for me, or you can look up some relevant information for me."

The girl hesitated for a moment, but ultimately relented: "Okay...you...you wait a minute..."

She picked up the phone, dialed a number, and muttered a few words to herself.

After a while, the girl hung up the phone and said to Chen Ming:

"Our manager will be here shortly, please...please wait a moment."

Chen Ming nodded and waited patiently.

In the 1980s, installing a dedicated internet line was indeed not easy and required considerable effort.

About twenty minutes later, a middle-aged man in a sharp suit walked over, carrying a briefcase.

The girl quickly stood up, pointed at Chen Ming, and said, "Manager, this is the gentleman who wants to inquire about the internet."

The manager looked Chen Ming up and down, then gave a professional smile.

"Hello, I'm the manager of the telecommunications bureau. How can I help you?"

Chen Ming cut to the chase: "Hello manager, I'd like to install a dedicated internet line near the university town in S City. What procedures are required?"

The manager paused for a moment, then adjusted his glasses.

"A dedicated internet line? Young man, are you kidding me? There aren't many internet access points in S City right now. Where are you going to connect to a dedicated line?"

Chen Ming was well-prepared and said confidently:

"Manager, I know that internet access is not yet widespread in S City, but the nearby universities should all have network access points, right? My internet cafe is near the university town, and I'd like to connect a dedicated line from the nearest university."

The manager pondered for a moment:

“You’re right. Several universities in the university town do have network access points, but they are for internal use only and not open to the public. And even if you could get access, the distance is not short, and several connection points need to be set up in between, which is quite expensive.”

Chen Ming smiled and said, "The cost is not a problem. As long as we can get internet access, I'll pay whatever it takes." Money is the last thing he needs right now. As long as he can get the internet cafe up and running, this investment is nothing.

Upon hearing this, the manager's eyes lit up immediately.

It's rare to see someone so willing to spend money!

He quickly said, "Young man, if you're really sincere, this isn't impossible. How about this, give me your internet cafe address, and I'll send someone over this afternoon to survey the area and see how best to lay the cables. If there are no problems, we can sign a contract, and the fees are negotiable."

Chen Ming immediately gave the internet cafe's address and exchanged contact information with the manager.

After the matter was settled, he left the telecommunications bureau in a good mood.

Back at the internet cafe, Li Yu was busy setting up the machines.

Upon seeing Chen Ming return, he quickly asked, "How is it? Can you install the internet?"

Chen Ming patted him on the shoulder with a smile: "Don't worry, everything's taken care of! Someone will come to inspect this afternoon."

Li Yu jumped up excitedly: "That's great!"

......

In the afternoon, the telecommunications bureau workers arrived at the internet cafe on time and conducted an on-site inspection.

The workers discovered that the internet cafe was about two kilometers away from the nearest university network access point, which required passing through a residential area and a field.

The manager called Chen Ming, explained the situation in detail, and gave a preliminary quote: 50,000 yuan.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming was secretly surprised.

Fifty thousand yuan was no small sum in the 1980s; it could buy a decent house in the city center.

However, in order to open for business as soon as possible, he agreed.

The manager was pleased and said he would arrange the construction as soon as possible and strive to complete the installation of the dedicated internet line within two days.

Here, the laying and installation of the lines begins.

Chen Ming supervised from the side, offering suggestions from time to time.

Although he wasn't a professional in the internet field in his previous life, he did have some knowledge of it, so he was able to spot some shortcomings in the workers' operations.

The workers were initially somewhat resentful, feeling that it was presumptuous of a young man to be bossing them around.

However, with Chen Ming's several precise guidance sessions, they gradually changed their views.

The installation process lasted for two whole days, and it was not until it got dark that it was finally completed.

Looking at the flashing indicator lights in the internet cafe, Chen Ming and Li Yu smiled at each other, feeling that all their fatigue and pressure had vanished at that moment.

......

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the cracks in the window, spilling onto the brand-new computer screen and refracting a colorful halo.

Chen Ming arrived at the internet cafe early and carefully checked every detail again, from the arrangement of the tables and chairs.

Li Yu arrived shortly after, carrying several steaming hot buns. He entered with a smile and said:

"Ming-ge, you've been busy for so long, have something to eat first."

Chen Ming took the bun, took a bite, and mumbled:

"Okay, let's put up the opening promotion posters after we finish eating. We've set the date for the day after tomorrow, so we need to hurry up with the final preparations."

The effect was immediate after the posters were put up.

A group of young people quickly gathered at the entrance of the internet cafe, pointing at the poster with curiosity and excitement in their eyes.

The four characters "Trendy Internet Cafe" are printed at the top of the poster in a highly technological font.

Below are beautiful computer-generated images and futuristic warrior doodles.