Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

Chen Shen was about to exchange a few words with Xue Jianfeng when he noticed his daughter standing blankly on the steps with her head down, looking like a wilted eggplant.

He felt a pang of pain in his heart. His daughter was usually quite carefree, but once she got involved with Xue Rui, she became fragile and sensitive.

Xue Jianfeng looked at the middle-aged man in front of him, then glanced at the isolation zone not far away.

They're installing barriers in front of the store; the construction is almost up to the point where they're going to start.

Xue Jianfeng had inquired and found out that the entrance to his shop was about 100 meters away.

Guests at high-end restaurants usually drive there, and turning around would be too troublesome and would affect their choice of accommodation.

Many restaurants have lost their competitive edge and closed down within a few years because of a barrier zone, which has worsened their location.

Although Qunfanglou has a stable customer base and the impact is not too great, who wouldn't want to earn a little more?

"Boss, have a cigarette."

Xue Jianfeng smiled and offered him a cigarette. He recognized it as a traffic police car, and judging from the officer's epaulets, he knew the officer could solve his problem.

Getting acquainted with people now will make things easier for you in the future.

When Chen Shen saw Xue Jianfeng approaching, he gave him a cold glance, then pretended not to see him and walked straight up the steps.

Why should I pay attention to you when you ignore my daughter?
Xue Jianfeng's hand, which was holding the cigarette pack, froze in mid-air, his expression slightly embarrassed.

They say you can't hit a smiling face, but wasn't his smile obvious enough?
If you don't want to smoke, then you don't want to smoke. You haven't said a word, so what do you mean
When he turned his head again, he saw the policeman with his head down, coaxing a little girl. His voice was surprisingly gentle, a stark contrast to the stern face he had just given him. It was as if he were a completely different person.

"Tingting, if you're in a bad mood, let's go to another restaurant," Chen Shen said gently.

"Old Chen, right here." Chen Tingting slowly shook her head.

"Hey~"

……

Xue Jianfeng squinted. The man's surname was Chen, and the girl's name was "Tingting"...

"Chen Tingting, why does that name sound so familiar?"

Xue Jianfeng's face showed a look of reminiscence.

Actually, Xue Jianfeng had wanted to ask Chen Tingting earlier, but Chen Shen's arrival interrupted his train of thought.

Not long after, Xue Jianfeng suddenly slapped his forehead. He remembered that Ren Qunfang had told him that a girl named Chen Tingting had worked part-time at the store before, and that she had some kind of complicated relationship with Xue Rui.

Suddenly, Xue Jianfeng's heart skipped a beat.

Oh no! The parents have come knocking on our door?

They're even driving police cars?

No wonder...

No wonder he always gets stopped on the street, it's because of this person?

it's over... it's over...

I was trying to use connections to get the quarantine package sorted out, but now I've angered my boss. Isn't this just ridiculous?
“Tingting, Uncle remembers you. You used to work part-time at the store.” Xue Jianfeng said kindly.

Even if you can't establish a connection with a family like Chen Tingting's, you absolutely mustn't make enemies.

Chen Tingting's eyes lit up instantly:
"Hello Uncle Xue, I'll be working part-time here again this summer."

Chen Tingting's voice was crisp and sweet, and she stood exceptionally well-behaved, even a little reserved.

Chen Tingting's mood changed from gloomy to sunny, while Chen Shen's mood went from cloudy to stormy, and his face turned as black as could be.

His daughter would squat on a chair in the principal's office, showing no manners whatsoever, but in front of Xue Rui's father, she was as well-behaved as a primary school student...

In short, Old Chen was jealous.

Because Chen Tingting had never been this obedient in front of him, not even once!

"Tingting is so sensible. Putting aside the part-time job, what would you like to eat tonight? Uncle will cook for you."

Xue Jianfeng glanced at her gently and thought to himself, "She's really beautiful."

Chen Tingting wore a blue and white school uniform. Her clean, short hair softly framed her ears, making her neck appear even more slender. A thin layer of wispy bangs framing her forehead swayed gently...

As a high school student, Chen Tingting still retained a youthful innocence, with a touch of endearing baby fat on her face and skin that had a healthy, rosy glow...

Xue Jianfeng didn't take Chen Tingting's existence too seriously at first, because Xue Rui usually "ate too well," and Xue Jianfeng didn't believe that Xue Rui could be interested in other girls.

But Chen Tingting has a different style; she is pure and lovely, and her voice always seems to have an upward-curving ending tone, belonging to the sweet and refreshing type.

It's over, it's all over...

A sense of unease rose in Xue Jianfeng's heart.

Given Xue Rui's character, he might actually want to try a couple of bites.

You bastard, you can't eat just anything!
Didn't you see what that guy's dad does?

Okay, okay, so you're playing me like this?

Although he was furious, Xue Jianfeng still had to clean up Xue Rui's mess. He offered him a cigarette again: "Brother, Tingting is Xue Rui's classmate. We might have even bumped into each other at the school gate before."

Chen Shen stood on the top of the steps, his sharp gaze scrutinizing Xue Jianfeng.

Judging from their ages, Xue Jianfeng is ten years younger than him.

Considering Xue Rui's age, this means that Xue Jianfeng got married before he was twenty.

He can keep offering cigarettes to people two or three times without batting an eye; no wonder he's built such a considerable fortune...

"Old Chen, what are you standing there for?" Chen Tingting patted Chen Shen.

Chen Shen had no choice but to accept, then waved his hand and said, "Go inside and order first. Your Uncle Xue and I have something to discuss."

"Okay, hurry up!" Chen Tingting skipped and hopped into the door.

After Chen Tingting left, Chen Shen looked at the lighter that Xue Jianfeng had brought over. He leaned over, held the flame, took a puff of smoke, and then gently patted the back of Xue Jianfeng's hand: "Chen Shen, captain of the traffic police detachment."

"Hello, Officer Chen."

Xue Jianfeng smiled politely, thinking to himself, "Xue Rui really knows how to cause trouble. You dare to mess with a girl like this?"

Will I ever be allowed to leave the house again?
“After work, I’m just an ordinary person. My two kids get along very well. I’m also about ten years older than you. If you don’t mind, you can just call me Brother Chen.”

Chen Shen patted Xue Jianfeng on the shoulder, signaling him to stand up and not talk from below.

Because he had a good relationship with Xue Rui, he naturally had a favorable impression of Xue Rui's father.

“Brother Chen, the kids are all grown up now, how can we parents control them? My son doesn’t talk to me much usually.”

Xue Jianfeng smiled broadly, but quickly distanced himself from Xue Rui.

Chen Shen's words also implied: I agree to have two children, what about you?
If it weren't for the Chen Tingting incident, he would have been quite happy to get to know Chen Shen.

But now that he knows, it's a different story.

He would rather Chen Shen treat him worse.

They weren't supposed to be enemies, but now they might become mortal enemies...

“My child is growing up and is no longer obedient. Tingting will be going to college in a few months, and I really feel reluctant to part with her. She is my only child.”

Chen Shen turned and glanced at Chen Tingting, who was chatting at the front desk, his gaze both gentle and tender.

His daughter was devoted to him, while Xue Rui had made it clear that he didn't like Chen Tingting.

What a mess this is...

“All parents are the same; my daughter is taking the college entrance exam next year,” Xue Jianfeng remarked.

“You have a daughter too? Then you’ll understand me even better. Tingting is going to study in Chang’an, and I’ll have to trouble your Xue Rui to take care of her then,” Chen Shen said with a smile.

Xue Jianfeng was stunned for a moment, then quickly patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry, that brat is doing quite well in Chang'an."

Xue Jianfeng vaguely sensed another layer of threat in Chen Shen's words: "I only have this one daughter. If your son dares to bully her, you're finished!"
“There are a lot of mosquitoes outside, let’s go inside and eat first, I’ll make the arrangements.” Xue Jianfeng gestured for them to proceed. Chen Shen nodded, stared into Xue Jianfeng’s eyes for a few seconds, then pointed to the cordon not far away and said, “I’m not very familiar with this area, I think there should be an opening in the cordon, what do you think?”

Xue Jianfeng instinctively looked away; Chen Shen's eyes were unfathomable, as if they could see right through him.

"What opinions could I possibly have? It's all up to the leadership's arrangements," Xue Jianfeng said cheerfully.

"Then it's settled. I'll go in and have dinner with Tingting first. You go ahead with your work." Chen Shen patted Xue Jianfeng's shoulder and gave him a meaningful smile.

After Chen Shen left, Xue Jianfeng's smile vanished instantly, and his expression became very serious.

He slowly squatted down on the steps, like a deflated balloon.

Xue Jianfeng looked bewildered. The problem that had been troubling him recently had actually been solved so easily?
But Xue Jianfeng was not happy at all.

A gust of cold wind blew by, and Xue Jianfeng felt that there was no dry spot on his back.

"What should we do..." Xue Jianfeng lit another cigarette, his back looking very forlorn.

Seeing this, Manager Wang in the lobby sat down next to Xue Jianfeng with an ashtray and said in a low voice:
"Boss, I just remembered that Chen Tingting's father is in charge of this area. We didn't reach an agreement earlier?"

Xue Jianfeng pinched the bridge of his nose. He had no interest in the bullshit isolation zone; his mind was filled with thoughts of Xue Rui and the three girls.

"Actually, Tingting likes our Xiao Rui, and Xiao Rui..." Manager Wang said with great enthusiasm.

"Get lost," Xue Jianfeng snapped angrily.

“Xiao Rui is a boy, what loss could he possibly suffer?” Manager Wang said matter-of-factly.

"Get out! Get out!" Xue Jianfeng waved his hand; he got a headache just hearing the name Xue Rui.

"Alright, I'll be going now." Manager Wang had only taken a couple of steps when Xue Jianfeng's voice came from behind him again:

"Old Wang, come back here. I need to talk to you about something."

"Tsk~" Manager Wang turned around, looked around, and quietly leaned in to listen.

"Take good care of Chen Tingting's table."

"I know."

"She might be coming to work at our store in a few days, so you need to take good care of her and make sure there's nothing wrong with her."

"I understand, I understand. She's been doing this for so many years. Before she leaves, I'll let her draw a prize and give her a red envelope," Manager Wang said perfunctorily.

"You don't know anything. It's not about the money. The important thing is that she absolutely cannot get hurt here..."

Xue Jianfeng gave Chen Tingting a long, nagging lecture. Chen Tingting was now a hot potato, and he had to treat her well.

That way, if something goes wrong later, we won't completely offend Chen Shen.

When the time comes, we should give Xue Rui a hard time, and not try to pin the blame on him.

"No, no, I have to call him."

Xue Jianfeng felt that he couldn't shoulder the burden alone.

He had to give Xue Rui a good warning: he absolutely must not provoke Chen Tingting.

……

Meanwhile, at Lin Ruoxi's home.

Xue Rui sat at the dining table, eating while playing on his phone.

Lin Ruoxi sat opposite Xue Rui, and as she ate, she started biting her chopsticks, looking at Xue Rui with tender eyes.

Whenever Xue Rui looked up, Lin Ruoxi would quickly lower her head and shovel a mouthful of rice into her mouth. When Xue Rui wasn't looking at her, she would continue eating while watching him.

Suddenly, Lin Ruoxi ate a chili pepper, and her face instantly turned red.

Lin Ruoxi gulped down several mouthfuls of water, then stuck out her tongue and fanned it with her palm.

"Haha..." Xue Rui couldn't help but laugh. This scene had actually happened many times before, but the little girl always made the same mistake again and again, and she never learned her lesson.

"Xixi, just eat your food, why are you staring at me like that? Now look what's happened!"

"Li Haokan, I want to see." Lin Ruoxi slurred a little.

Xue Rui put down his chopsticks and stared sharply at Lin Ruoxi.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Lin Ruoxi lowered her head and picked at the rice in her bowl, afraid that Xue Rui would scold her.

"Because you're good-looking," Xue Rui said with a smile.

Lin Ruoxi's face was already red from the spiciness of the chili peppers, and now that Xue Rui had praised her, her ears turned red as well, and her little feet were fidgeting nervously under the table.

Lin Ruoxi was overjoyed and longed to hug Xue Rui.

But now that the weather is hot, Xue Rui won't let her hug him.

Lin Ruoxi secretly glanced at Xue Rui, then gently stretched her foot onto Xue Rui's calf, lightly stroking his calf, before slowly moving upwards...

She was testing Xue Rui's mood today.

Xue Rui nervously swallowed, regretting praising Lin Ruoxi...

Lin Ruoxi blinked her eyes, her gaze conveying affection, her eyes soft and sticky, as if she could drain his yang energy at any moment.

How should I put it? It's like a vixen reincarnated as a spirit...

Last year, Xue Rui promised the two women he would get "abs," but there has been no sign of it since.

Where would I find the time and energy?
Quitting smoking is easy, but quitting Lin Ruoxi's ways is too difficult...

Lin Ruoxi always tried different ways to make Xue Rui happy, and even taught Xue Rui a lot of "knowledge".

As Lin Ruoxi continued to probe under the table, Xue Rui's breathing became increasingly heavy.

"Rui, if you're hot... go take a shower after dinner, I'll try on my new clothes then," Lin Ruoxi said softly.

"Hmm, it's getting dark, we should take a shower and go to bed early." Xue Rui was full of anticipation, wondering what new clothes the little girl had bought this time.

He lowered his head and shoveled large mouthfuls of rice into his bowl, his mouth stuffed full.

"Jingle Bell……"

Suddenly, Xue Rui's phone rang.

Xue Rui picked it up and saw that it was a call from Xue Jianfeng.

Xue Rui frowned, wondering what his father wanted now.
He was probably in a bad mood and called to yell at him.

So Xue Rui pointed to his phone, signaling Lin Ruoxi to answer it for him.

Now Xue Rui has experience; as long as the two girls answer the phone, Xue Jianfeng can't swear and has to coax them gently.

Lin Ruoxi nodded, pressed the answer button, and turned on speakerphone.

"Hello, Uncle." Lin Ruoxi's voice was soft.

"Lin Ruoxi, is Xue Rui next to you?" Xue Jianfeng's voice was filled with gritted teeth, like a volcano that had been suppressed to the extreme.

Xue Rui stared wide-eyed in surprise, wondering who had angered his father so much.

He didn't want to get into trouble.

Xue Rui hurriedly waved his hand, indicating to Lin Ruoxi that he was not there.

“He…he’s not here,” Lin Ruoxi said blankly.

Xue Jianfeng on the other end of the phone was silent for a few seconds before bursting into a tirade: "Xiao Rui, you bastard! How could your father, who's so devoted, have given birth to such a thing as you..."

Lin Ruoxi said anxiously, "Uncle, please...please don't scold yourself."

With a "pfft," Xue Rui couldn't help but burst out laughing, spraying rice grains all over Lin Ruoxi's face. (End of Chapter)