Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

Faced with Lin Ruoxi's sincere gaze, Gu Muxue gave her answer without hesitation, because since Lin Ruoxi had said so, she really couldn't give an answer she regretted.

But honestly, do I really not regret it?

The answer is no. After she left, she regretted it constantly.

Why take care of a girl you don't know well?

Just because she needs Xue Rui more than he does?
But Xue Rui clearly grew up with me...

She didn't want to forgive Xue Rui so easily; she felt a mix of love, hate, and regret towards him...

With her eyes closed, Gu Muxue recalled the darkest period of last year, a heart-wrenching feeling lingering in her heart, as if the pain had become a memory.

Gu Muxue didn't want to recall this period; she hurried her thoughts to a more comfortable place...

As I walked, I saw a little bear sprinkling dry ice into a fountain. The surrounding mist was like a fairy palace, and she stood in the very center of the mist, feeling a cool sensation on her ankles.

Gu Muxue suddenly felt puzzled. How come she hadn't noticed how beautiful she was back then?
It's amazing how human memory works. Even though it's something you experienced from your own first-person perspective, you recall it from a third-person perspective, as if you're looking down on yourself from above, with a much broader view.

At the time, Gu Muxue thought the bear contained Xue Rui, but now that Gu Muxue has complete memories, recalling those memories again evokes a completely different feeling.

Gu Muxue couldn't help but wonder, what if Xue Rui really was inside the little bear back then?

It is foreseeable that I will most likely make up my mind to win Xue Rui back.

What about Lin Ruoxi's ending...?

Gu Muxue was very fortunate that it was Lin Ruoxi who came that day, not Xue Rui.

"No regrets," Gu Muxue repeated.

The moment he finished speaking, Xue Rui opened the car door.

"No regrets?"

Xue Rui got into the car carrying a large bag of milk tea and urged, "Squeeze in a bit. I ordered a whole bag of milk tea, and the people behind me look like they want to eat me alive."

Xue Rui looked back and saw that many people in the group were staring at him and pointing at him. Even from a distance, Xue Rui could feel the malice.

Gu Muxue looked at the large pile of bags beside her, her eyes somewhat blank: "Xiao Rui, are you crazy? The three of us can't drink this much."

"I didn't know what you wanted to drink, so I just ordered everything," Xue Rui said matter-of-factly.

The actual reason was not like that. Xue Rui rarely queued for such a long time, and he thought he couldn't treat himself badly. In addition, Gu Muxue had "exiled" him, so he should bring back more things, right?

It's like an envoy sent out by the emperor; whether he accomplishes his mission is another matter, but he always brings back some local specialties.

"What would you like to drink? I have mango pomelo sago, passion fruit mango, taro paste..."

As Xue Rui spoke, he paid attention to Gu Muxue and Lin Ruoxi's reactions, and then his expression became increasingly strange.

The two of them seemed quite happy. What exactly did they talk about?
Did Gu Muxue not reprimand Lin Ruoxi?

It's really strange...

Gu Muxue took a cup, then looked at Lin Ruoxi, indicating that Lin Ruoxi should also choose one.

Lin Ruoxi turned around, looking at the pile of milk tea with a conflicted expression, unable to make up her mind.

If Lin Ruoxi were left standing alone at the entrance of a bubble tea shop, she would most likely order the cheapest lemonade.

But the situation is a little different now. Xue Rui brought back milk tea that had already been paid for, so she could choose whatever she wanted.

This put Lin Ruoxi in a difficult position.

When faced with a choice, the decision is often the most difficult.

To put it simply, Lin Ruoxi has difficulty making choices.

"You, you choose for me." Lin Ruoxi looked into Xue Rui's eyes.

"Sigh~" Xue Rui sighed. He had actually guessed that Lin Ruoxi would say that.

So Xue Rui rummaged through the milk tea bag for a while, took out the most expensive cup, and handed it to Lin Ruoxi.

Xue Rui was certain that if he hadn't bought it, Lin Ruoxi would never have ordered it in her entire life, and he wanted Lin Ruoxi to try more new things.

Lin Ruoxi didn't immediately go to take the milk tea. Instead, she hugged Xue Rui's neck and kissed him on the cheek.

Xue Rui turned his face to the side in compliance; he was already used to Lin Ruoxi doing this.

The little girl is very rigid. Because he said that close friends don't say thank you, Lin Ruoxi never says thank you to him.

However, without expressions of gratitude, many behaviors become impolite and strange.

Therefore, Lin Ruoxi chose to use a kiss instead of saying "thank you".

Xue Rui was quite happy, after all, a kiss was much sweeter than a bland "thank you".

Gu Muxue had a mouthful of milk tea in her mouth, her eyes wide open.

Lin Ruoxi's natural movements, and Xue Rui's head tilting as if by muscle memory...

What is this?
With a "gulp," the milk tea went down her throat. Gu Muxue tilted her head and looked at Lin Ruoxi, wanting an explanation.

"Um, I'm thanking him for the milk tea," Lin Ruoxi explained sweetly.

Xue Rui nodded. He was very satisfied with Lin Ruoxi's answer. This gave him an excuse to ask Gu Muxue for a kiss as well.

"Mu Xue, are you going to thank me, or..."

Xue Rui tilted his head, gesturing for Gu Muxue to kiss him on the other side.

However, what Xue Rui didn't notice was that the straw in Gu Muxue's mouth had been bitten flat.

"Hiss~ Don't pinch me, don't pinch me."

The next moment, Xue Rui bent over and began to beg for mercy.

"Are you going to thank me or not?" Gu Muxue said angrily.

"Thank you, of course I thank you," Xue Rui said, forcing a smile.

Gu Muxue glared fiercely, then suddenly felt a warmth on her forehead as Xue Rui kissed her. She heard Xue Rui's very low voice in her ear: "Muxue, thank you for being so understanding."

"No, you're welcome."

Gu Muxue blushed and pushed Xue Rui away; she was still not used to being affectionate in front of others.

"Mu Xue, where are we going now?" Lin Ruoxi asked.

Because they were living separately, the group didn't have anywhere to go for the time being. And since it was too hot, Lin Ruoxi didn't want Xue Rui to wander around, so she decided to ask Gu Muxue first.

"Xixi, why don't you ask me?" Xue Rui frowned.

“Um…I think ladies first…” Lin Ruoxi said haltingly.

“Lie, tell the truth,” Xue Rui said sternly.

Gu Muxue glared at him resentfully: "Xiao Rui, speak properly."

"Okay~" Xue Rui said with a grin.

Lin Ruoxi glanced at Xue Rui, then at Gu Muxue, and said weakly, "I think Muxue's word is more reliable."

"Xi Xi, you're such a fickle person." Xue Rui looked shocked.

Why does this little girl always tell the truth?
But what shocked Xue Rui the most wasn't this, but rather the relationship between the two.

In his mind, Lin Ruoxi should be scolded so badly when he returned that she couldn't even lift her head, since Gu Muxue had previously jumped up and stomped on his foot in anger.

But reality is not like that...

The two girls seemed to have a harmonious relationship, and even seemed to be on the same side.

Xue Rui couldn't understand it, but it was ultimately a good thing for him.

"Giggle~" Gu Muxue laughed so hard she was shaking. She slapped Xue Rui's thigh and said, "Xiao Rui, didn't you ask them to say that?"

“Xi Xi is right, of course Lord Gu keeps his word.” Xue Rui nodded in agreement, not wanting to disrupt the harmonious atmosphere.

Gu Muxue pinched Xue Rui's nose and shook it, gritting her teeth as she said, "Come on, you're the most disobedient of all." "If that's how you put it, then I won't be polite."

Xue Rui pinched Gu Muxue's nose.

"Xiao Rui, let go." Gu Muxue's voice was very nasal.

"You did it first."

"Someone is watching."

"I'm not doing anything, don't have such impure thoughts."

"asshole!"

……

Xue Rui and Gu Muxue were playing around in the back row, and Lin Ruoxi looked at them with envy, thinking that the two were a perfect match.

"Beep beep~"

Suddenly, a horn sounded from behind, and Lin Ruoxi quickly shifted gears and started moving, interrupting the two's playful banter.

"Where to go?"

Lin Ruoxi asked again, this time without specifying who, wanting Xue Rui and Gu Muxue to discuss it.

"I have classes for the last two periods this afternoon, and I have more than an hour left. Why don't you take it to school first?" Gu Muxue said, glancing at her watch.

"Um, okay."

Lin Ruoxi changed direction and arrived at her destination in just over ten minutes.

Because of the hot weather, Gu Muxue chose to rest in the car with the air conditioning on for a while.

Gu Muxue leaned on Xue Rui's shoulder and closed her eyes to rest.

Lin Ruoxi, on the other hand, would occasionally turn her head to the back row, secretly smile at Xue Rui, and then quietly observe Gu Muxue's expression.

The cicadas chirped in the tree, and Gu Muxue couldn't help but frown.

Lin Ruoxi quickly pulled her head back, and when the cicadas in the tree stopped moving, she secretly turned back to look at Xue Rui.

Xue Rui smiled, thinking that the little girl was really too cute, as if she was playing some kind of cat and mouse game with Gu Muxue.

Xue Rui knew that Gu Muxue couldn't sleep, so when Lin Ruoxi turned her head again, he gently nudged Gu Muxue.

The moment Gu Muxue opened her eyes, she met Lin Ruoxi's gaze.

To ease the awkwardness, Lin Ruoxi picked up the milk tea beside her and took a sip.

However, the moment she took a sip, Lin Ruoxi suddenly realized that the taste was off...

“That’s mine.” Gu Muxue said with a strange look.

Lin Ruoxi swallowed the milk tea with a "gulp," then handed it over and asked weakly, "I've already had some, do you... do you want more?"

Gu Muxue sighed helplessly, took the milk tea from Lin Ruoxi, and brought it to Xue Rui's lips: "Take a sip."

Xue Rui took a sip without hesitation, then looked at Gu Muxue with a puzzled expression.

Gu Muxue smiled and took out a tissue, then wiped the straw with a look of disgust before slowly bringing it to her lips.

Xue Rui's brow twitched as he watched. After Gu Muxue took a sip, he slowly said, "Muxue, didn't you notice the taste is off?"

"What's wrong? I've already wiped it clean," Gu Muxue said with a grin.

"Actually, I took a sip just now, but I didn't like the taste, so I spat it back out," Xue Rui said slowly.

In an instant, Gu Muxue's brows furrowed visibly.

Xiao Rui, you really can't stand the slightest loss. All I did was bully you a little.

Gu Muxue wasn't sure if Xue Rui had done it, so she held the straw back up: "Xiao Rui, have another sip."

"I won't drink it, I find it disgusting."

Xue Rui had a smug smile on his lips, thinking to himself, "This little brat thinks she can mess with me?"

I've bullied you for so many years, when have you ever won?

"I'm so angry! How could you do this to me?"

Gu Muxue became increasingly certain that Xue Rui had most likely actually done it.

Lin Ruoxi stared blankly, thinking that she was the one who had caused this trouble. So she leaned to the side, snatched the milk tea, and gulped it down.

Xue Rui and Gu Muxue froze on the spot, their gazes surprisingly identical, a mixture of shock and confusion.

As the straw made a "slurping" sound and the milk tea was finished, Xue Rui and Gu Muxue exchanged a glance, their brows furrowing more and more tightly.

"Mu Xue, I drank more, so don't be angry," Lin Ruoxi said, shaking her empty glass.

Gu Muxue squinted, wondering what the logic behind this was.
We both suffered losses, but you suffered more, so I want to feel a little better.
Haven't you ever thought of directing the blame at the people who created the problem?
"Xiao Rui, did you do it or not?" Gu Muxue questioned again.

"I didn't make it. If you don't believe me, I'll take a sip and show you." Xue Rui waved his hand, signaling Lin Ruoxi to bring the milk tea over.

Gu Muxue gritted her teeth and said, "She drank it all, what proof do you have for me?"

Gu Muxue didn't believe it at first, but now Xue Rui's actions increasingly prove that he really did it!
"You bastard, I'm ignoring you!" Gu Muxue turned her head, tears glistening in her eyes.

"Okay, okay, I didn't do it." Xue Rui's tone was gentle, as if coaxing a child.

"How would I know if you did it or not? Are you suggesting I take it for testing?" Gu Muxue retorted, stubbornly turning her head further and further away.

"Mu Xue, what's there to complain about?" Lin Ruoxi retorted.

If Xue Rui is willing to play along with her like this, she couldn't be happier.

"Then let me ask you, does he usually treat you like this?" Gu Muxue pouted and asked.

Lin Ruoxi paused for a moment, then slowly shook her head: "No."

Then Lin Ruoxi looked at Xue Rui, blinking her eyes.

Xue Rui understood Lin Ruoxi's gaze: Why don't you play with me?
Xue Rui pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling utterly overwhelmed.

Lin Ruoxi seems not to understand one thing: teasing requires a response to be motivated.

He really wasn't in the mood for girls who would gulp down food regardless of whether it was there or not...

Suddenly, the car door opened, and Gu Muxue stepped out carrying her bag.

Xue Rui was about to follow when he heard Gu Muxue's angry voice: "Go to class, don't follow me!"

With a loud "bang!", the car door was slammed shut.

Xue Rui's lips twitched. He didn't actually chase after her. Gu Muxue's anger would subside by dinner time. This wasn't the first or second time this had happened.

Now that Gu Muxue has left, there are some things he wants to ask Lin Ruoxi.

"Xixi, didn't Muxue scold you today?" Xue Rui asked.

"Yes, I've scolded him." Lin Ruoxi nodded.

"Will you dare to come here again next time?" Xue Rui asked with a smile.

"Hmm, I'll do it again next time." Lin Ruoxi nodded without hesitation.

Xue Rui was speechless, thinking to himself that the little girl had gone too far and that she had no memory at all.

How to put it? It has a bit of a "forget about the punishment" feel to it.

"I think you listened to her more today than I did," Xue Rui said sourly.

“Because…” Lin Ruoxi took a deep breath and said seriously, “Because Chen Tingting is coming to Chang’an, and Mu Xue will help me get rid of her.”

Xue Rui: "..." (End of this chapter)