Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

Upon hearing this, Gu Muxue's eyes turned cold. She wanted to say something, but suddenly felt there was no need to.

Although Chen Tingting's words carried a hint of threat, they were merely stating the facts.

After a moment's thought, Gu Muxue realized that Chen Tingting was simply trying to provoke her and make her reveal a weakness.

Gu Muxue's brow relaxed, she rested her chin on one hand, and looked calmly at Chen Tingting with a faint smile on her lips.

Chen Tingting felt a little uneasy under his gaze and subconsciously shrugged her shoulders.

Every time Gu Muxue smiles, something bad always happens.

For example, the homeroom teacher suddenly appears.

Or perhaps, the head of the grade magistrate peeks out furtively from the back door...

Chen Tingting actually harbored some resentment towards Gu Muxue, but the thought that she had now graduated and Gu Muxue could no longer resort to underhanded tactics reassured her a lot.

So Chen Tingting mustered her courage and continued to provoke Gu Muxue: "Aren't you afraid that others will find out? They'll talk about you behind your back as a mistress."

Gu Muxue paused for a moment: "I'm still scared."

Chen Tingting was overjoyed upon hearing this, but quickly calmed down.

Gu Muxue admitted it too readily; she felt there was something fishy going on.

"But it's not what you think. I'm afraid people will talk about Xiao Rui behind his back."

Gu Muxue's tone was gentle, yet tinged with helplessness.

But when these words reached Chen Tingting's ears, they sounded more like doting affection, which surprised her greatly.

Chen Tingting looked dazed, and she couldn't help but look Gu Muxue up and down.

She prepared for a whole year, analyzed Gu Muxue's personality in a notebook for a whole year, and listed several pages of it.

Now it seems like all that preparation was for nothing...

The Gu Muxue she knew was a completely different person from the Gu Muxue she knew now.

In the past, Gu Muxue always dressed up beautifully, walked with an air of elegance, and even did her morning exercises in a very formal manner, clearly caring a lot about how others perceived her.

And what about Gu Muxue now?

She seemed completely unconcerned about outside opinions, and even being called a "mistress" didn't bother her. She was just wondering if anyone was saying bad things about Xue Rui.

Does liking someone really mean losing yourself?
"You've changed so much." Chen Tingting was at a loss for words.

I've been preparing for more than half a year, but now it feels like I've punched cotton.

"Have I changed?" Gu Muxue murmured.

"I can't believe how you accepted Lin Ruoxi."

Chen Tingting frowned, wondering if her "divisive tactic" would still work.
Gu Muxue's eyes held a hint of reminiscence. When did she start to change?
When forcing Xue Rui to make a choice?
Xue Rui's attitude was firm from the beginning; he would never abandon Lin Ruoxi, and he never left her side.

She forced Xue Rui to choose between the two options, which eventually caused her to suffer from mental illness. In the end, she was still led out by Lin Ruoxi and Xue Rui.

Looking back now, she realized that she wasn't feeling sorry for herself, but rather for Xue Rui.

Because Xue Rui can't give up either of them.

If I could go back in time, would I still force Xue Rui to make a choice?
Gu Muxue shook her head with a wry smile.

Although my current actions are somewhat gentle, as long as Xue Rui doesn't go too far, I can go along with everything he says.

But all of this comes with conditions. Although she didn't tell Xue Ruiming, Xue Ruiming is a smart man and knows what he wants.

In any case, she could not spoil Xue Rui unconditionally like Lin Ruoxi.

She has simply transformed from a boisterous young girl into a woman who is dedicated to her work.

I now focus more on practical benefits and don't care about external fame.

“If you say it will change, then it will change,” Gu Muxue said obediently.

"What do you mean, 'I'm going to talk'?" Chen Tingting immediately became anxious.

That condescending attitude is really annoying!

You haven't changed at all!

Chen Tingting was so angry that she gritted her teeth. She felt that Gu Muxue had never taken her seriously.

"Tingting, what's the rush?"

Gu Muxue was also taken aback; she hadn't expected Chen Tingting to react so strongly.

"Don't call me by my nickname." Chen Tingting pouted.

"Oh, Chen Tingting, what's the rush?" Gu Muxue said with a smile.

"I'm not in a hurry," Chen Tingting said, becoming more and more anxious.

"Fine, whatever you say."

Gu Muxue found it amusing and teased Chen Tingting a few more times.

"You!" Chen Tingting took a deep breath; she realized she had fallen into a trap.

Chen Tingting tried to calm herself down and said with a smile, "Then I'll say it: I want Xue Rui to be my boyfriend."

“He already has two girlfriends,” Gu Muxue reminded him.

"So what? It just means he's charming. It would be strange if he didn't have a girlfriend, right? I was prepared for this all along," Chen Tingting said casually.

Gu Muxue: "..."

In an instant, Gu Muxue's irritability returned, and she felt restless and agitated.

It seems that in Chen Tingting's eyes, Xue Rui is a flawless person, which is somewhat similar to Lin Ruoxi...

"Hmph! It makes me so angry just thinking about it. I was the first one to confess to Xue Rui!"

"You two, one so indecisive and the other so timid, actually let the two of you, who were so close to the source, get the moon first..."

Chen Tingting got angrier and angrier as she talked, feeling that she had been taken advantage of because of her younger age.

Gu Muxue glanced up and thought to herself that Chen Tingting and Lin Ruoxi were still different.

Lin Ruoxi's love for Xue Rui comes from the bottom of her heart;

As for Chen Tingting, it was more like a childish squabble.

Now, what she's saying is: My boyfriend has been stolen by you guys.

In that case...

The only way is to target Chen Tingting herself...

This little girl likes to compare things so much, so let's have a comparison then?
Gu Muxue did not interrupt Chen Tingting. Instead, she moved her chair aside, walked slowly to Chen Tingting's side, and looked down at Chen Tingting's face.

Chen Tingting also looked up curiously, their eyes were only half a meter apart.

This was the first time Gu Muxue had been so close to Chen Tingting, and she noticed that Chen Tingting's skin was exceptionally good.

The light shone from the side, making even the sparse downy hairs on his face clearly visible.

Her short, fluffy hair clung softly to her ears, and her chubby face had an endearing baby fat. Her plump cheeks were rosy, like a peeled peach, incredibly tender...

Chen Tingting's features are similar; they are not as three-dimensional and prominent as Lin Ruoxi's, nor as gentle as hers, but rather small and delicate with rounded features.
Especially now, with her eyes wide open, paired with her chubby baby face, she exudes an adorable charm that makes you want to pinch her cheeks.

Gu Muxue wanted to glare at him, but when she saw this face, she just couldn't bring herself to be angry...

Perhaps that's why Xue Rui felt so helpless towards Chen Tingting?
Even she felt her anger subside considerably when she saw that face.

Chen Tingting swallowed hard, wondering what Gu Muxue was up to now.
Could it be that he can't argue with himself and is about to hit himself?

She was very nervous; she had never been in a fight before.

Should I fight back if Gu Muxue makes a move later?
Is it a fight with bare hands, or with something?
If I'm a smaller size, can I still win?

Should I pull her hair? Her hair is longer, so she'll definitely be at a disadvantage than me.

Just as Chen Tingting was thinking this, she heard Gu Muxue's voice.

"Chen Tingting, stand up for a moment."

Gu Muxue's tone did not reveal any anger.

So, Chen Tingting slowly loosened her clenched hands under the table.

With a "creak".

Chen Tingting kicked the chair away and stood up, looking into Gu Muxue's eyes.

“You seem to have stopped growing.” A shallow dimple appeared on Gu Muxue’s cheek.

A year has passed, and Chen Tingting is still a little shorter than her.

Back then, when I was facing Lin Ruoxi, I also had a competitive mentality, and I even deliberately wore thick-soled shoes.

Gu Muxue knows Chen Tingting too well; Chen Tingting must care a lot about this.

"you…"

Chen Tingting's chest heaved as she stood on tiptoe to make herself and Gu Muxue look at each other.

"I...I haven't even started puberty yet."

Chen Tingting offered a stammering explanation.

Gu Muxue's dimples became more and more obvious, and even her eyebrows were full of smiles.

Gu Muxue found this girl interesting; she didn't seem like a college student at all.

However, Chen Tingting panicked, which was a good thing for her.

"If I remember correctly, you're already eighteen years old, right? Nineteen by the traditional Chinese age reckoning?"

Gu Muxue held up one finger, then said seriously:

"You even chose to study medicine? Don't tell me there are people who haven't started puberty by the age of nineteen."

After Gu Muxue finished speaking, her gaze fell on Chen Tingting's chest.

"you…"

Chen Tingting glanced at Gu Muxue, then at herself, and then tightly covered her chest with her arms.

This was one of her biggest insecurities, and Gu Muxue was determined to target it.

Chen Tingting was very anxious and didn't know what to do for a moment.

She went to the hospital herself, and the doctor said that her menstrual cycle was normal, and that other aspects were just individual differences.

This made Chen Tingting feel increasingly inferior.

She wished the doctor would say she was sick, but the doctor insisted she wasn't, which was tantamount to sentencing herself to death.

I still have many shortcomings...

For example, missing hair, making them different from others...

I never wanted to live in a dormitory because I was afraid of being laughed at by my classmates...

Wait, Gu Muxue isn't a medical student. Could I use that to fool her?
Although it will still be discovered in a few years, it's better than being humiliated on the spot.

Chen Tingting made up her mind, then slowly opened her arms and said confidently, "I just haven't developed yet."

As she spoke, Chen Tingting rolled up her short-sleeved shirt and showed Gu Muxue her armpits: "Look if you don't believe me."

"Huh?" Gu Muxue stared intently and froze on the spot.

It seems that Chen Tingting hasn't really started puberty yet...

Because you can tell at a glance whether the fur has been shaved or not.

"The doctor said it's just individual differences. I'm just developing a little slower. Don't be smug. I'll be taller than you sooner or later, and..."

As Chen Tingting spoke, she puffed out her chest again.

Seeing Chen Tingting's incredibly confident demeanor, Gu Muxue was at a loss for words.

Is it something to brag about to not have developed by the time you're eighteen?

Gu Muxue couldn't understand it, but she was greatly shocked.

I was shocked, but also a little worried.

Chen Tingting hasn't even developed yet, but she's already almost as tall as her. If this continues for another two years, will Chen Tingting have to take back what she said today?

Gu Muxue felt increasingly uneasy.

Chen Tingting put down her short-sleeved shirt, then looked at Gu Muxue with a suspicious expression. She realized that Gu Muxue seemed to believe her!

This is... amazing!

When Xue Rui brings up his height again, he can use the same rhetoric to easily fool him.

However, this story can still fool people now because I'm eighteen. When I'm in my twenties, no one will believe me anymore.

Chen Tingting counted the time on her fingers.

Time is running out!

This argument will only be valid for two or three years.

Chen Tingting's numerous health problems could only be masked by the fact that she was going through puberty.

We must seize this opportunity and trick Xue Rui into our hands.

Otherwise, as time goes on, Xue Rui will discover that she has a "disability".

It's immoral, but what can I do when I like you so much?

Well... although you suffered a loss, I will make it up to you in other ways in the future.

Chen Tingting comforted Xue Rui in her heart, and also comforted herself.

At this point, Gu Muxue was no longer in the mood to chat idly with Chen Tingting. She realized that she had absolutely no way to deal with Chen Tingting.

However, Gu Muxue wasn't too worried. She hadn't expected to make Chen Tingting give up in one go.

As long as Xiao Rui remains firm in his stance, Chen Tingting will naturally give up eventually, right?
Yes...right?

Gu Muxue became increasingly uncertain as she thought about it.

It's so easy for a woman to pursue a man, even if Xue Rui doesn't like her.
Chen Tingting had no idea what "shame" meant, let alone how to write the word "restraint".

It's true that Xiao Rui has principles, but people with principles are often also very responsible.

Just like with Lin Ruoxi back then...

No, no, it's still necessary to give Xiao Rui a few more instructions.

"Grab your things and head to school to register now."

Gu Muxue waved helplessly, signaling Chen Tingting to follow.

"Oh."

Chen Tingting pouted; she seemed unsure of herself when the topic of starting school came up.

When Chen Tingting got back into the car, she saw that there were many personal items inside, and even a brand new set of bedding in the trunk...

Chen Tingting looked embarrassed. She had just had a fight with Gu Muxue, but Gu Muxue still arranged so many things for her.

She really wanted to say "thank you" to Gu Muxue.

But as the words reached her lips, a sense of shame welled up within her.

It's still quite embarrassing to thank your love rival...

But if I don't say anything, I'll seem like an ungrateful wretch.

Gu Muxue discovered Chen Tingting's little scheme and thought to herself that although Chen Tingting had many flaws, she wasn't a bad person at heart.

"Thank you... I'll pay Xue Rui back for these things later," Chen Tingting stammered.

Gu Muxue said coldly, "Just give it back to me, don't look for him."

"Aren't you his girlfriend? If I give it back to him, won't he give it back to you too?"

Chen Tingting said confidently.

"Since you know that, why bother going through all that trouble?" Gu Muxue pressed.

"I don't know if Xue Rui's money is in there, I'm afraid you'll take a kickback."

Chen Tingting didn't hide it from her.

In an instant, the atmosphere inside the car fell into a deathly silence.

Yu Minlan glanced at Chen Tingting curiously. In some ways, this girl and Xue Rui were indeed a good match.

She clearly wanted to see Xue Rui, but instead accused him of taking kickbacks.

Their shamelessness is truly appalling... (End of Chapter)