Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

Upon hearing this, Xue Rui turned to stare at Lin Ruoxi, his gaze questioning, as if to say: Did you argue with her again?
Because Lin Ruoxi knew Xue Rui's habits very well, she understood what Xue Rui meant the moment he frowned.

She hurriedly waved her hand and explained, "I...I didn't argue with her."

After saying that, Lin Ruoxi tilted her head and looked at her grandmother. She also wanted to know why her grandmother was sending her away.

"Take him away, take him away. All you do is argue with me. If you're so capable, go argue with Xue Rui." The old lady waved her hand impatiently.

Lin Ruoxi opened her mouth, wanting to explain something, but was glared at by her grandmother and shut up.

Lin Ruoxi suddenly realized that her grandmother had said before that she called her and Xue Rui back so that she could "have Xue Rui all to herself".

In short, Grandma was trying to get some time alone with Xue Rui.

"We've already spent money to hire a caregiver, isn't it a waste of money for you to be sitting next to me?" the old lady muttered.

"XiXi, let's go."

Xue Rui took Lin Ruoxi's arm and left, thinking to himself that the old lady was truly blessed but didn't know it; no other elderly person had such an obedient granddaughter.

Lin Ruoxi actually wanted to stay and take care of her grandmother, but Xue Rui was holding her hand, and she didn't want to shake him off.

So Lin Ruoxi let Xue Rui lead her by the hand all the way to the parking lot, her eyes lingering on the inpatient department with reluctance.

Because the two cars weren't parked together, Xue Jianfeng took a detour to the other side, and before leaving, he habitually complained to Xue Rui:
“When your grandfather had surgery a while ago, I noticed you weren’t worried at all.”

Xue Rui did not refute it, because he really hadn't paid much attention to this matter.

Having experienced this before, Xue Rui already knew that the old man was in good health, so he couldn't pretend to be worried.

Lin Ruoxi pursed her lips, looking at Xue Rui pitifully, her eyes seeming to speak volumes.

Xue Rui felt a chill run down his spine under Lin Ruoxi's gaze.

The little girl's pitiful eyes seemed to be asking: Who did you take to see Grandpa? Why didn't I know?

"I saw that you and Mu Xue were both busy the other day, so I didn't tell you." Xue Rui said, thus letting the matter drop.

“I can take care of Grandpa,” Lin Ruoxi gently shook her head.

"Hey, it's all in the past." Xue Rui took out his car keys and waved them: "Are you driving or should I?"

Lin Ruoxi obediently raised her hands, indicating to Xue Rui to place the key in her palms.

Xue Rui grinned and tossed the key high into the air, hoping to distract Lin Ruoxi from the unpleasant things at the hospital.

"ah!"

Lin Ruoxi called out crisply, then looked up at the sky, caught the key precisely, and then held it up to Xue Rui, winking at him.

Xue Rui chuckled. Did the little girl mean: Do you want to play again?
“This time it’s your turn to throw it, and I’ll catch it.” Xue Rui poked Lin Ruoxi’s nose.

"Hmm... okay."

Lin Ruoxi lowered her body to adjust her center of gravity, and Xue Rui's expression also became tense.

You only brought one key, how high are you planning to throw it?

What if it falls into the surrounding greenery and can't be found?
Xue Rui wanted to persuade Lin Ruoxi not to throw it away, but since he had already said it, he couldn't lie to the child, could he?
Yes, just keep a close eye on it.

So the instant Lin Ruoxi tossed it up, Xue Rui's gaze quickly followed.

Xue Rui looked for a long time but couldn't find the key, as if Lin Ruoxi had never thrown it out.

Xue Rui had no doubts about Lin Ruoxi, and he decided to ask her first.

However, the moment he lowered his head, he was greeted by Lin Ruoxi with her eyes closed.

Xue Rui couldn't dodge in time and bumped solidly into Lin Ruoxi's lips, followed by a warm hug from Lin Ruoxi.

Xue Rui was stunned for a long time before slowly closing his eyes.

Since you can't refuse it, you might as well immerse yourself in it.

When they heard a horn, the two instinctively looked in the direction of the sound and saw only the taillights of a black BMW.

The two recognized the license plate immediately; it belonged to Xue Jianfeng.

The horn blare just now seemed to be urging the two of them to hurry home, but it was too embarrassed to say it directly.

Even with his thick skin, Xue Rui felt a little uncomfortable at this moment.

After all, this was the first time he had ever been caught kissing a girl by his parents.

"You, you're blushing?" Lin Ruoxi's soft voice rang out, pulling Xue Rui back to reality.

"you…"

Xue Rui wanted to retort, but he found that Lin Ruoxi was completely unfazed, acting as if nothing had happened.

Lin Ruoxi is all alone and never cares about other people's opinions.

"Xixi, you're so shameless! Old Xue can't affect you at all," Xue Rui joked.

"Hmm...we were seen..."

Lin Ruoxi's fair face visibly began to change color.

Lin Ruoxi had felt a pang of shame, but when she saw Xue Rui blush, she temporarily forgot about it and focused on staring at Xue Rui's face.

"Xixi, you are so cute."

How can there be such a slow-witted girl?
She actually needs to be reminded before she starts blushing...

Xue Rui, unable to resist the urge, gently bit Lin Ruoxi's flushed cheek.

Lin Ruoxi did not resist; she simply tilted her head and let Xue Rui bite her.

"Is that enough?" Lin Ruoxi asked weakly.

"enough."

"Then hurry up and get in the car, let's follow Uncle."

Lin Ruoxi opened the car door and pushed Xue Rui into the passenger seat.

……

Half an hour later, Lin Ruoxi stood in front of Xue Rui's house, staring blankly at the exquisite villa.

"It's not like it's your first time here, what's there to be nervous about? Come home with me." Xue Rui took Lin Ruoxi's hand.

"Hmm." Lin Ruoxi nodded slightly, then followed after him, head down and looking dazed.

Xue Rui said he would take her home, but the first thing that flashed through her mind was the old house she lived in during high school.

However, she hadn't stayed there with Xue Rui for a long time.

The living room was very bright, with the lights reflecting a dazzling light off the floor. When Lin Ruoxi looked up, she subconsciously squinted.

The opulent and luxurious surroundings subconsciously instilled a sense of unease and tension in her.

Grandma said this is not her home.

But it seems Xue Rui will never go back to that old house.

Thinking of this, Lin Ruoxi lowered her head again and obediently followed behind Xue Rui.

On the sofa, Xue Jianfeng was chatting with Ren Qunfang, while Xue Yao sat cross-legged doing her homework. All three of them turned their gazes toward Xue Rui.

"Xi Xi." Ren Qunfang smiled gently when she saw Lin Ruoxi come to her house, then waved to Lin Ruoxi, signaling her to come over quickly.

Perhaps because her voice was too soft, Lin Ruoxi kept her head down, as if she hadn't heard her.

"This child has become so numb," Ren Qunfang said with a pang of heartache.

Her husband had just returned from the hospital, and she learned the whole story.

In Ren Qunfang's eyes, Lin Ruoxi had clearly suffered from the blow of her family's serious illness, and her thoughts and emotions had become sluggish.

"Xi Xi, what are you daydreaming about?" Xue Rui nudged Lin Ruoxi, signaling her to respond to her mother.

"Hmm." Lin Ruoxi saw the shoe cabinet, habitually knelt on the ground, and took off Xue Rui's shoes without caring that they were dirty. Then she took out slippers and put them on Xue Rui's feet.

"That's not what I meant," Xue Rui said softly.

We usually just treat it as a little fun at home, but now our parents are watching over us!
However, it was too late to say anything, because Ren Qunfang had already stood up, and she did so with a sudden "whoosh," her eyes searching around for something.

Xue Rui looked around and then breathed a sigh of relief.

Good news, he didn't see the broom.

"Mom, use this!"

Xue Yao, always eager for a good show, pushed the ashtray towards Ren Qunfang.

"Yao Yao!" Xue Rui called out with a stern face.

"Xiao Rui, come here!"

Ren Qunfang's voice was almost squeezed out from between her teeth, and every word made Xue Rui's heart tremble.

"When my mom asks you later, remember not to say anything wrong."

Xue Rui spoke quietly to Lin Ruoxi without moving his lips.

He's been tricked by Lin Ruoxi more than once or twice, because his mother always asks questions in a questioning manner, digging pits little by little.

Lin Ruoxi, on the other hand, couldn't stop talking about him, which often led to cross-server chats.

"Hmm, @##%..."

Lin Ruoxi tried to speak like Xue Rui, but because she wasn't familiar with this way of speaking, her voices all stuck together.

Xue Rui: "..."

"Xi Xi, follow my lead later."

"Ok!"

……

As the two approached, Xue Jianfeng stopped chatting with Ren Qunfang and simply ate his meal with his head down, occasionally letting out a smile as if he were in a good mood.

He had seen that scene with Lin Ruoxi before. Lin Ruoxi was just that kind of girl, and had nothing to do with Xue Rui.

But why should I explain for Xue Rui?
I've been running around taking care of your girlfriend, and now I have to clean up your mess?
How can there be such a good thing in the world?
"Xi Xi, sit down." Ren Qunfang said gently, pulling Lin Ruoxi to her side.

Lin Ruoxi glanced at the other side, then moved closer to Ren Qunfang to make room for Xue Rui. She then gently patted the sofa, gesturing for Xue Rui to sit down as well.

However, Xue Rui had only taken a few steps when he heard Ren Qunfang's cold command, "Stand still!"

Lin Ruoxi stared wide-eyed in confusion, not understanding why.

"Mom, it's not what you think." Xue Rui gave Ren Qunfang a flattering smile.

"Stop grinning like that, I saw everything."

Ren Qunfang crossed her arms. She would not let Xue Rui sit down to eat until he explained himself clearly today.

"What? What happened?" Xue Rui began to feign ignorance.

"When you were standing at the door, you pushed Xixi, and she immediately knelt down to change your shoes." Ren Qunfang stated frankly.

Ren Qunfang, who also has a daughter, couldn't help but think of Xue Yao when she saw this scene, and a nameless anger rose in her heart.

“Exactly, what era are we living in? Still acting like landlords?” Xue Yao shook her head, her tone sarcastic.

Xue Rui looked at Lin Ruoxi; only Lin Ruoxi could explain this.

“No…it has nothing to do with him.” Lin Ruoxi hurriedly shook her head.

Ren Qunfang held Lin Ruoxi's hand: "How does he usually treat you? Why did you change his shoes?"

"He thinks my sister-in-law Xixi is easy to bully. Would he dare to act like this with sister-in-law Muxue normally?" Xue Yao also raised her voice to question.

It's a rare opportunity to see her brother get his comeuppance, and Xue Yao would never let this chance pass.

"Ouch, shut up!" Ren Qunfang slapped him in an annoyed tone.

Although Xue Rui is openly two-timing, if his daughter isn't careful with her words and tells Gu Muxue the same thing one day, things could get really messy...

There was too much information, and Lin Ruoxi didn't know how to explain it for a moment.

She remembered Xue Rui telling her not to say anything carelessly in front of Aunt Ren and to watch Xue Rui's expression.

Ok……

So, Lin Ruoxi would steal glances at Xue Rui from time to time, and when she noticed Ren Qunfang looking at her, she would quickly look away.

Xue Jianfeng sat directly opposite Lin Ruoxi, his chopsticks trembling as he tried to suppress his laughter.

This girl is so interesting. She always looks at Xue Rui before speaking, as if she's waiting for him to give her orders.

But at this point, silence is tantamount to acquiescence.

Xue Rui's chest heaved as he wondered what was wrong with the little girl.

I'm telling you not to talk nonsense, not that you shouldn't talk at all.

Your guilty and scared look only confirms my suspicions.

"He won't let you talk?" Ren Qunfang's eyebrows furrowed, her face so dark it was almost dripping with water.

"No, no." Lin Ruoxi waved her hands repeatedly.

"Okay, okay, I understand." Ren Qunfang narrowed her eyes; she already knew the answer.

Xue Rui's daily orders to Lin Ruoxi had become a habit for her.

Xue Rui gave him a gentle push and he started working. Before speaking, he would carefully ask Xue Rui for his opinion, appearing to be completely obedient.

Xiao Rui, Xiao Rui, what have you done to them?

"No, what do you know?" A sense of unease rose in Xue Rui's heart.

"Mom, here you go." Xue Yao rolled the book into a tube and handed it over.

"Xixi, you've really gotten me into trouble."

Xue Rui cursed inwardly and ran upstairs in a flash.

"If you're so capable, then don't come out!"

Along with Ren Qunfang's angry curses, there was also the sound of books crashing to the ground.

Lin Ruoxi stood up, slowly picked up the book, straightened the pages, and returned it to Xue Yao. Then, she lowered her head and began to apologize to Ren Qunfang:
"Auntie, I'm sorry. I don't know why you're angry. I apologize on his behalf."

"I'm angry that he bullied you."

Ren Qunfang looked helpless. Wasn't her attitude of protecting Lin Ruoxi obvious enough just now?
“But he didn’t bully me. I wanted to change his shoes. I change his shoes every day. I also wanted to dress him, but he wouldn’t let me.” Lin Ruoxi’s voice tinged with disappointment as she spoke.

Ren Qunfang and Xue Yao exchanged a glance, their expressions turning strange.

Ren Qunfang thought to herself that Lin Ruoxi was really spoiling Xue Rui too much, practically raising him like a child.

Xue Yao, on the other hand, was thinking that Lin Ruoxi was treating her older brother like a disabled person.

Lin Ruoxi was right; it really had nothing to do with Xue Rui.

From this perspective, it seems that Xue Rui is the one who should be unlucky...

"He...he hasn't eaten yet, can I use the kitchen?" Lin Ruoxi asked cautiously.

"I've prepared your meal. It's in the kitchen; you can just take it upstairs," Ren Qunfang said gently.

This girl is so insecure; she even has to ask if she can use the kitchen before cooking for her son.

"Thank you auntie."

After Lin Ruoxi left, Xue Jianfeng patted his stomach and laughed, "Xiao Rui is lucky to have met this girl, but he's also unlucky." (End of Chapter)