Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

Lin Ruoxi spoke urgently, her bright eyes darting between Xue Rui and Gu Muxue, wanting Xue Rui to hurry over.

At the same time, Lin Ruoxi was also anxious about Gu Muxue's slow pace. If it were her, she would definitely run over as fast as she could.

"Xixi, you're not Muxue, how do you know what she's thinking?"

Xue Rui deliberately contradicted Lin Ruoxi.

Actually, you could tell from Gu Muxue's earliest actions that she really wanted to run over, but because of her proud nature, she pretended not to see their car.

“Rui, Mu Xue actually loves you very much, but she just doesn’t like to say it.”

Lin Ruoxi's gentle tone carried a hint of helplessness.

It was precisely for this reason that he could not feel any aversion towards Gu Muxue.

No matter what Gu Muxue does, she always prioritizes Xue Rui, and even herself.

In Lin Ruoxi's view, Gu Muxue loved Xue Rui just as much, and was no less so than herself.

Shh~ Why did you have to pry into someone else's secret?

Xue Rui lowered his voice, reminding Lin Ruoxi that such things shouldn't be said openly.

If Gu Muxue heard this, she would probably blush on the spot.

"Mmm." Lin Ruoxi looked around nervously and quickly covered her mouth.

"Alright, I'll go down and get her." Xue Rui smiled wryly and reached for his seatbelt.

If we don't go down soon, Gu Muxue will get closer and closer, and we'll probably have to take tiny, shuffling steps.

Suddenly, Lin Ruoxi pressed down on the seatbelt buckle.

"Xi Xi?"

Xue Rui was full of surprise. Just now, Lin Ruoxi had urged him to leave, but now Lin Ruoxi's attitude seemed to be that she didn't want him to leave.

Lin Ruoxi glanced nervously at Gu Muxue in the distance, then whispered, "Rui, I... let's make a bet too, okay?"

Xue Rui's eyes widened in surprise. He never imagined that the word "bet" would come out of a girl's mouth, especially from such a well-behaved little girl.

But upon closer reflection, it made sense. Lin Ruoxi's last visit to Jiaotong University was to keep a bet, showing him how others could drink water while doing a handstand...

Xue Rui suddenly became interested.

"What are we betting on?" Xue Rui asked quickly, his eyes fixed on Gu Muxue who was slowly approaching, a hint of anxiety in his heart.

"Hmm, let's bet on whether Mu Xue will come over on her own," Lin Ruoxi said, looking at Gu Mu Xue.

Upon hearing this, Xue Rui frowned.

The car was parked right there, and Gu Muxue had already seen it...

Even though Gu Muxue was unhappy, she would still come over if he didn't go down to greet her.

Since it was impossible to see inside the car from the outside, Gu Muxue could still give herself an out – Xiao Rui probably just didn't see it.

Having made up his mind, Xue Rui slowly asked, "What about the stakes?"

Lin Ruoxi's expression froze, her gaze somewhat blank.

Yes, there must be a stake when making a bet.

"Hmm... If I lose, I'll do whatever you ask me to do, okay?" Lin Ruoxi said crisply.

Upon hearing this, Xue Rui's breathing became heavy.

He wasn't excited, but rather speechless to the point of being breathless.

If Gu Muxue had said that, Xue Rui would probably have been so excited he couldn't sleep.

But Lin Ruoxi...

It was always a matter of Xue Rui saying whatever Lin Ruoxi wanted to do.

This can be called a bet?

However, it was rare for the little girl to be in the mood to make a bet, and Xue Rui felt he couldn't spoil her fun.

"Okay, I bet Mu Xue will come."

Xue Rui grinned and secured the "correct answer" first.

The moment he finished speaking, the car window slowly rolled down, and Xue Rui's expression changed instantly.

I go!

Is this little girl playing such a big game?
"Quick, roll up the car windows!"

Xue Rui subconsciously flipped the button for the car window, only to find that he had no control at all...

At this moment, Xue Rui wished he could bury his head in the engine.

If Xue Rui hadn't gotten out of the car to greet her without opening the window, it could be considered "ignorance is no excuse." But with the window open, that's a different story.

This is no longer a "bet"; this little girl is putting him on the hot seat!
"Rui, don't worry."

Lin Ruoxi comforted her softly.

Xue Rui's face was very ugly. He thought to himself, "It's not like you're the one comforting me, of course you're not worried."

He's picking up another girlfriend while he's with his first girlfriend, why isn't he going down to greet her...?

This is simply the sin of arrogance!

Xue Rui was extremely anxious, and even had an urge to jump out of the window.

In Lin Ruoxi's opinion, Gu Muxue was too assertive in front of Xue Rui, which made Xue Rui always lack confidence and had to coax Gu Muxue in everything.

Gu Muxue also has the problem of being "saying one thing but meaning another." Lin Ruoxi feels that Gu Muxue's suppressed emotions are bad and make her prone to illness.

Just like now, Gu Muxue hasn't seen Xue Rui for more than ten days. She misses him terribly, but she always pretends to be like, "I don't miss him at all."

Therefore, Lin Ruoxi risked being poked on the head by Gu Muxue to prove Xue Rui:

Mu Xue is actually very gentle, there's no need to be so worried.

"Rui, you have to believe in yourself, you will win."

Lin Ruoxi cheered Xue Rui on.

Xue Rui wore a bitter expression, thinking to himself, "You think too highly of me."

But since things had come to this point, Xue Rui had no choice but to bite the bullet and proceed.

He slowly turned his head, smiled at Gu Muxue, and waved for her to come over.

……

Not far away, Gu Muxue looked into the distance, glancing at Lin Ruoxi's car out of the corner of her eye.

Gu Muxue had already seen Xue Rui and Lin Ruoxi arrive; she had received a WeChat message from Xue Rui half an hour earlier.

But what's the situation now?

As he drew closer, Xue Rui showed no sign of coming down.

They probably didn't see it, right?
Should I walk a little slower?
Suddenly, Yu Guangzhong's car window rolled down, revealing Xue Rui's grinning face.

Gu Muxue froze on the spot. As soon as the car window rolled down, the excuse she had made for herself was completely overturned.

Xue Rui and Lin Ruoxi saw her, but they didn't get out of the car. Instead, they waited for her leisurely inside.

Gu Muxue's expression froze for a moment, then turned angry.

why?
You clearly saw me, so why didn't you come to pick me up?

It's only a few steps away, and I got so close...

After hesitating for a moment, Gu Muxue stamped her foot and turned to walk in another direction.

At that moment, Xue Rui was in the car, clutching his hair. He saw Gu Muxue's back in the rearview mirror, and his heart sank to the bottom.

Oh no, the little girl is angry.

Now they're just pretending not to see him and taking a detour.

Suddenly, Xue Rui noticed that Gu Muxue slowed down, as if she was waiting for him to come over.

Xue Rui said urgently, "Xi Xi, open the door."

Lin Ruoxi also stared at Gu Muxue's back. She wanted to give Gu Muxue a boost, so she started the car and gently pressed the accelerator, producing a low roar.

Xue Rui nervously swallowed, thinking that the little girl was definitely here to torment him today.

It's really not easy to have your cake and eat it too...

Xue Rui took a deep breath, thinking that if the little girl didn't open the door soon, he would have to scold her.

Whether you make one person cry or two people cry, you still have to comfort them.

The latter was clearly easier. Just as Xue Rui was about to speak, he noticed Gu Muxue in the rearview mirror, standing there blankly, motionless…

……

In reality, Gu Muxue was walking slowly, mentally counting down "5, 4, 3, 2, 1..."

She was waiting for Xue Rui to catch up, but after counting several times, she suddenly heard the sound of a car engine starting.

That voice made her feel as if a piece of her heart was missing, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

Xiao Rui, you bastard!

After so many days apart, you keep saying you miss me. I'm right in front of you, can't you even come down and greet me?

Gu Muxue cursed Xue Rui in her heart.

But she was also really scared, afraid that Lin Ruoxi would just leave with Xue Rui.

Gu Muxue shook her head, firmly believing that Xue Rui would definitely come back.

But should I lose my temper?
Does she need Xue Rui to coax her?

……

Gu Muxue looked up at the sky and blinked, letting her tears dry quickly.

He always complained that Lin Ruoxi was emotional and would drain Xue Rui's energy.

But isn't it the same for me?
Gu Muxue used to be very arrogant. Wouldn't Xue Rui find that tiring?
It was just a trivial matter. Xue Rui had already waved and greeted him, so why was he still angry?
It's just a few steps, it doesn't matter who walks it...

"Ah~"

Gu Muxue sighed, slowly turned around, then forced a sweet smile. When she lifted her foot again, she found her body exceptionally light.

He used to be afraid of losing face, but in front of Xue Rui and Lin Ruoxi, where did he get any face...?

It's time to make changes.

……

At the same time, the car door clicked open, accompanied by Lin Ruoxi's joyful voice:

"Rui, you won."

Xue Rui snapped out of his daze, gave Lin Ruoxi a helpless smile, and then opened the car door and got out.

"I won?"

Yes, we won...

Neither Lin Ruoxi nor Gu Muxue would allow themselves to lose.

But can such a victory truly be considered a victory?

He won, and he lost...

……

When Xue Rui and Gu Muxue were about ten meters apart, Xue Rui stretched out his arm and pounced on Gu Muxue like an eagle catching a chick.

In an instant, Gu Muxue's peach blossom eyes narrowed, then curved into a beautiful crescent moon, a cunning glint flashing in them, and she began to flee in the opposite direction.

"Don't run."

Xue Rui chased after her and caught up with Gu Muxue in just a few seconds. He then hugged Gu Muxue and spun her around, drawing envious glances from the classmates having dinner nearby.

"You bastard, put me down."

Gu Muxue blushed and scolded, turning her eyes to the side, not wanting Xue Rui to discover that she had secretly cried.

Xue Rui had already noticed that Gu Muxue's eyes were red and her long eyelashes were sticking together, clearly indicating that she had had a little cry. However, he wisely didn't mention it and instead asked with a smile, "Did you miss me?"

"No."

Gu Muxue pouted. Even though she had physically given in, she couldn't afford to lose verbally.

Xue Rui smiled slightly, thinking that Gu Muxue was still the same Gu Muxue.

He whispered in Gu Muxue's ear, "But I miss you so much, so very much."

"What did you say? I didn't hear you." Gu Muxue turned her head, her lips curving upwards involuntarily.

"I said I miss you so much! Did you hear me?"

Xue Rui took a deep breath and shouted it out loud, attracting the attention of students passing by.

"you you you!"

Gu Muxue covered her face with her handbag and ran quickly towards Lin Ruoxi's car, inwardly cursing:
Xiao Rui, you're so shameless.

However… I really like it.

"hey-hey."

Xue Rui rubbed his nose and jogged after him.

Even after they got back to the car, Xue Rui noticed that Gu Muxue's ears were still red.

Lin Ruoxi looked at Gu Muxue with envy, thinking to herself that Xue Rui had never called her that before...

If I have the chance in the future, I'll listen to it myself.

So she gave Xue Rui an expectant look, and then, as if afraid he wouldn't understand, she blinked a few times quickly.

Xue Rui pretended not to understand, and simply reached out and pinched Gu Muxue's ear.

Lin Ruoxi pouted: "Mu Xue, where are you going? I'll go to the company after I drop you off."

Lin Ruoxi felt that if she were Gu Muxue, she would want to be alone with Xue Rui right now, so she shouldn't stay and be a third wheel.

"Hmm...take us home."

Gu Muxue couldn't think of a good place to go for the time being. She just wanted to be alone with Xue Rui and chat about the interesting things that had happened over the past few days.

Although she wouldn't mind letting Lin Ruoxi hear it, she always felt like she was in front of outsiders when Lin Ruoxi was around, and she felt a bit restrained.

More than ten minutes later, the car stopped in front of the community gate. Xue Rui opened the car door and waited for Gu Muxue to get out.

"Xiao Rui, go buy some groceries. Ruoxi and I need to talk alone for a bit." Gu Muxue didn't hide anything and openly sent Xue Rui away.

"Okay." Xue Rui didn't think much of it and simply closed the car door gently.

As the car door slammed shut, Lin Ruoxi's heart leaped into her throat, a look of panic crossing her face, and her hands instinctively tightened around the steering wheel.

Lin Ruoxi was worried that Gu Muxue might "settle scores" with her later.

Because she wouldn't let Xue Rui get out of the car just now?
Or was it because he had Xue Rui all to himself for more than ten days?

……

After Xue Rui left, Lin Ruoxi subconsciously lowered her head and admitted her mistake: "I... I didn't let him go down."

"I...I never intended to default on the debt. If you want me to pay back the money, could I pay it back in installments?" Lin Ruoxi pleaded.

The thought of not seeing Xue Rui for more than ten days made Lin Ruoxi feel very sad.

Gu Muxue's eyes lit up instantly; she thought to herself that Lin Ruoxi was indeed very petty...

That's just how Lin Ruoxi is.

Gu Muxue shook her head and said with a smile, "Ruoxi, thank you for reminding me."

If Lin Ruoxi hadn't deliberately started the car, she might still be sulking with Xue Rui right now.

Whenever Xue Rui coaxed her, she would always want to linger a little longer and let Xue Rui coax her a little more.

But Xue Rui will be very tired, and he will spoil her and make her develop bad habits.

Such a relationship cannot last.

Just like now, Xue Rui went to buy groceries, then the two of them went home to cook and have a heart-to-heart talk...

As long as she doesn't get angry, the family is peaceful and harmonious.

"You're welcome." Lin Ruoxi breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that it was good that Gu Muxue didn't hold a grudge against her.

"Okay, I'm leaving now, bye-bye." Gu Muxue waved and opened the car door.

Suddenly, Lin Ruoxi's weak voice came from behind: "Mu Xue, you...you wait a moment."

"What's wrong?" Gu Muxue blinked in confusion.

"Yes, could I pay you back two days a week, and pay it off in two months?"

Lin Ruoxi didn't want to be "in debt," and she was determined to give back time to Gu Muxue.

Seeing that Gu Muxue did not answer, Lin Ruoxi thought that Gu Muxue was not satisfied. A resolute look flashed in her eyes: "I... I can pay more interest."

Gu Muxue sighed:
"Ruoxi, why do you need to be so calculating?" (End of Chapter)