Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

After Chen Tingting's outburst, the two of them instantly became the focus of attention.

"She was joking, you can probably tell, right?" Xue Rui asked sincerely.

The students, who were just watching the drama unfold, looked at each other, thinking that it was normal for a younger sister to cling to her older brother.

They're so old, why are they still so close?

That's extremely rare.

Xue Rui pushed Chen Tingting aside and hurriedly plunged into the crowd, while Chen Tingting followed closely behind him, going wherever he went.

Xue Rui then spoke some nonsense to the students in the tone of an elder.

For example: "Have a lot of fun with Chen Tingting."

"Is military training tiring?"

"She's small, so you'll have to take care of her a bit in the future."

……

Suddenly, a female student interrupted:
"Brother, Chen Tingting did twenty push-ups before, that's really impressive."

"Humph!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Tingting's face was full of pride. She rolled up her sleeves and, imitating the way boys show off their muscles, displayed her biceps to Xue Rui.

Xue Rui looked closely and saw that these thin arms and legs had no muscle definition at all.

With that physique, can he even do twenty push-ups?

"You don't believe me?" Chen Tingting saw Xue Rui's disdain.

"I believe you." Xue Rui glanced at Chen Tingting's slender figure and joked:
"After all, there's not much of a burden."

Chen Tingting immediately panicked: "I, I'm still young..."

Chen Tingting's voice grew softer and softer, and she seemed to lack confidence.

A whistle blew across the playground, signaling that it was time to assemble again.

The students reluctantly got up from the ground, their expressions showing a hint of dejection, even Chen Tingting was no exception.

Xue Rui promised to come see me, but I have to do military training and don't have much time to spend with him.

"It's too hot here, you should go back early. I'll come find you when I have time."

Chen Tingting clung to Xue Rui's clothes with reluctance.

At first glance, there seems to be nothing wrong with what they said; it's like what a young couple would say before parting ways.

But the more Xue Rui listened, the more something seemed off. It was as if he really missed you.

Why did I come here? Wasn't I forced to come by you?
Xue Rui discovered another characteristic of Chen Tingting: narcissism.

However, Xue Rui did not leave immediately. Instead, he stayed in the watermelon shed for half an hour before waving goodbye to Chen Tingting, who was marching in formation.

The feeling of being watched by a "beast" suddenly disappeared as soon as Xue Rui walked out of the playground.

Xue Rui strolled leisurely along the road, occasionally being stopped by several parents of new students to ask for directions.

"Excuse me, is this the entrance to the military training field?"

Another voice sounded behind Xue Rui, but he didn't intend to pay attention to it, since the voice was a bit far away.

But he belatedly realized that the voice sounded familiar, and couldn't help but turn around for a look.

They were a couple; the man had dark skin, and the woman had fair skin.

Judging from their skin color and complexion, the two must be more than ten years apart in age.

The man stood at the intersection, looking left and right. Xue Rui saw the man's profile clearly and hurriedly shouted, "Uncle Chen!"

Those were Chen Tingting's parents.

Xue Rui silently complained to himself: You doting father, school has been going on for days, why are you only coming now?

If you didn't know better, you'd think you were pregnant with your second child.

"Uncle Chen, Aunt Zhang, did you just arrive? Why didn't you contact me?" Xue Rui asked, feigning surprise.

Chen Shen and Zhang Qian exchanged a glance when they saw Xue Rui.

Chen Shen's expression was slightly unpleasant, while Zhang Qian's eyes shone with admiration.

Chen Shen believed that Xue Rui's presence here proved that Chen Tingting was being taken care of again, and that he owed Xue Rui another favor.

Zhang Qian was relieved that the advice she had given Chen Tingting had finally worked.

In fact, Chen Shen had already planned to go to Chang'an when he discovered that Chen Tingting had run away, but Zhang Qian persuaded him to stay.

Zhang Qian's original words were: "The child is grown up. You can take care of him for a while, but not forever. Isn't there Xue Rui to help?"
Therefore, at Zhang Qian's insistence, Chen Shen finally made that phone call.

Afterwards, Zhang Qian used "being busy with work" as an excuse to delay Chen Shen for a few days before finally arriving late during military training.

"What a coincidence, what brings you here?" Chen Shen asked with a smile.

Xue Rui hesitated for a moment. He didn't want to say that he came to see Chen Tingting, but since he had already done it, it wouldn't be too much to ask for credit.

"I just came out from inside. I brought some watermelons to Tingting's class to help her gain some popularity so she can run for class officer later," Xue Rui said truthfully.

"Thank you for your help," Chen Shen said with a wry smile.

"They've done us such a big favor, Old Chen, shouldn't you show your appreciation?"

Zhang Qian was also quite surprised. She looked at Xue Rui with gentle eyes, from head to toe, and then stared at Xue Rui's face.

"Where."

Xue Rui smiled, then quietly turned around and stood on the other side of Chen Shen to avoid being scrutinized by Zhang Qian.

"They've just gathered, and it's still a long way from over. Tingting has a cheerful personality and is very popular in the class."

Xue Rui's words were half true and half false.

Chen Tingting has a very volatile personality. There are quite a few people who like her, but just as many who dislike her.

But we only report good news and not bad news.

“My girlfriend and Tingting go to the same school. I’ll ask her to take care of Tingting. I’ll arrange a meal for her. She helped Tingting with her enrollment before.”

As Xue Rui spoke, he took out his phone and called Gu Muxue.

Chen Shen understood perfectly well that Xue Rui had something to tell him.

But what could be so urgent?
He hasn't even seen his daughter yet...

However, since it was Xue Rui's arrangement, let's meet.

“It’s because Tingting has been taken care of by you that I should treat you to a meal. You choose the place, and I’ll pay,” Chen Shen said with a smile.

"Uncle Chen, you don't mind if I invite another classmate, right? He's also from our hometown of Hedong," Xue Rui asked.

"I don't mind, you can call as many as you like." Chen Shen shook his head.

Xue Rui took a deep breath and called Lin Ruoxi again.

He made up his mind to expose himself to Chen Shen.

Once someone exposes their two-timing behavior, it proves that they might "take advantage of your partner" in the future.

At that time, Chen Shen will definitely do his best to stop Chen Tingting.

After witnessing Chen Tingting's "shamelessness," Xue Rui decided to resort to underhanded tactics.

The moment he saw Chen Shen and Zhang Qian, he decided to "self-destruct".

Without informing them, he took it upon himself to call Lin Ruoxi and Gu Muxue over.

"Let's come see Tingting again tomorrow, since she doesn't know we're here yet."

Zhang Qian whispered in Chen Shen's ear.

Chen Shen glanced at the playground, his gaze filled with expectation and reluctance, but ultimately it turned into a helpless sigh:

"Alright, whatever you say."

……

at the same time.

Gu Muxue was already on her way, a faint smile on her lips, thinking that Xue Rui still understood her quite well.

She had wanted to meet Chen Tingting's parents for a long time, but she never had the chance.

Suddenly, she received another message from Xue Rui:

You arrange the place; I've called Xixi over.

Gu Muxue paused, and Xue Rui called out to Lin Ruoxi?
Meeting Chen Tingting's parents was not just to prove that Xue Rui had a girlfriend, thus putting pressure on Chen Tingting through her parents, right?

One is enough, why bring two?

Gu Muxue closed her eyes and thought for a moment, then suddenly remembered that Chen Tingting often said, "My mother said..."

It seems Chen Tingting has a mother who's not easy to deal with.

Left with no other choice, Xue Rui had to play the "bad guy." Gu Muxue hesitated for a moment, then called Lin Ruoxi to discuss it with her.

After all, this was the first time she had appeared in front of her elders in the same capacity as Lin Ruoxi.

She was afraid that Lin Ruoxi would overthink things, and she was also afraid that Lin Ruoxi would ruin Xue Rui's plans.

However, Gu Muxue always felt that Xue Rui's plan was not good, and she did not want Xue Rui to be the "bad guy".

……

Half an hour later, Gu Muxue and Lin Ruoxi arrived at the private room ahead of time, with one seat between them, which was reserved for Xue Rui.

The two had been inside for several minutes, and apart from an initial nod, they hadn't exchanged any words since.

Lin Ruoxi's mind was in turmoil. She had only heard Xue Rui invite her to the banquet, but she hadn't expected Gu Muxue to come as well.

Her lips drooped slightly. Would it always be like this from now on?

Gu Muxue took a deep breath. She didn't intend to follow Xue Rui's plan; she had her own ideas.

She looked up at Lin Ruoxi: "Ruoxi, do you know why Xiao Rui called you here?"

"I don't know." Lin Ruoxi shook her head blankly.

“He wants to introduce us to Chen Tingting’s parents,” Gu Muxue explained.

Lin Ruoxi's eyes widened instantly.

Why didn't Xue Rui tell me?
In Xue Rui's heart, the three of them are an inseparable family.

Lin Ruoxi has her strengths, and Gu Muxue has her advantages.

When a family works together, they can leverage their strengths and there's no need to address their weaknesses.

Therefore, Xue Rui naturally told Gu Muxue the important information, and then waited for Gu Muxue to make the arrangements before passing it on to Lin Ruoxi.

Upon hearing this news, Lin Ruoxi's gaze became blank, and she stood there stunned for a moment.

Suddenly, Lin Ruoxi slapped her forehead and exclaimed in surprise:
"Oh no! He... he's trying to smear himself."

A hint of surprise flashed in Gu Muxue's eyes, thinking that Lin Ruoxi reacted quite quickly.

"What...what should I do? I don't want him to be like this."

Lin Ruoxi pouted, dissatisfied with Xue Rui's arrangement. She was afraid that Chen Tingting's parents would look down on Xue Rui and even speak ill of him behind his back.

In Lin Ruoxi's mind, Xue Rui's image should be perfect, and she could not tolerate such a thing happening.

Lin Ruoxi stood up, then looked into Gu Muxue's eyes and said weakly:
“I…I want to leave, but I’m afraid he’ll be unhappy.”

Lin Ruoxi was torn. If she stayed, Xue Rui would be looked down upon.

However, if he left, it would be tantamount to disobeying Xue Rui's orders.

Gu Muxue shook her head slightly: "Actually, there is another way to shift the focus."

"Hmm, transfer?"

Lin Ruoxi blinked blankly.

“As long as an even worse person appears at this table, they will shift their attention away from Xiao Rui, don’t you think?” Gu Muxue coaxed.

Lin Ruoxi's eyes darted around, trying to find the "bad guy," and she even glanced under the table.

"Giggle~"

Gu Muxue was amused by Lin Ruoxi's adorable reaction.

Where is he/she?

Lin Ruoxi pouted, feeling as if she had been deceived by Gu Muxue.

"Where do you think we should look for bad guys?" Gu Muxue asked in return.

"I..." Lin Ruoxi closed her eyes, thinking about the people she knew.

She didn't think Xue Rui was a bad person, but others didn't.

If we want to shift the focus elsewhere...

"Hmm, I get it. Find a womanizer." Lin Ruoxi said with a sudden realization.

"what?"

Now it was Gu Muxue's turn to be confused, Lin Ruoxi's thought process...

"let me see."

Lin Ruoxi's eyes lit up; she suddenly thought of someone.

So, Lin Ruoxi took out her phone and dialed Qian Huabiao's number.

After the call connected, Lin Ruoxi got straight to the point:

"Qian Huabiao, I'd like to ask you for a favor."

"You? You want my help?" Qian Huabiao's voice was full of doubt.

However, after only a moment's hesitation, Qian Huabiao responded firmly:

"Go ahead and tell us, our whole dorm will do our best."

"Well, only you can help with this," Lin Ruoxi said earnestly.

"Wow, I'm that good, aren't I? Tell me, I'll never refuse if I can do it." Qian Huabiao said smugly.

"Bring your four or five girlfriends with you, and I'll treat you to a meal."

Lin Ruoxi got straight to the point.

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone, and the private room gradually fell into extreme silence as well.

Gu Muxue looked bewildered. So this was how it could be solved?

Does it mean that Xue Rui isn't a womanizer just because someone else is more promiscuous?
"Old Xue! I know you're here, say something!"

Suddenly, a roar came from the other end of the phone.

"He, he's not here," Lin Ruoxi hurriedly explained.

"Lin Ruoxi, tell the truth, did you lose a game of truth or dare?"

Qian Huabiao questioned excitedly.

"Old Xue, you bastard, I fucking..."

"You, you are the one..."

Lin Ruoxi's face turned bright red as she held back her anger; she hated it most when someone insulted Xue Rui.

Just as the two were about to start arguing, Gu Muxue pressed the hang-up button.

"Alright, don't be angry anymore." Gu Muxue patted Lin Ruoxi's back gently and said in a soft voice:

"The bad guy I'm talking about is me."

Lin Ruoxi turned her head blankly, her eyes full of suspicion and confusion.

"Mu Xue, you're not bad at all." Lin Ruoxi shook her head decisively in denial.

“But I can pretend to be a bad guy, and no one will know anyway, right?” Gu Muxue said with a smile.

Lin Ruoxi thought for a moment and then said:

"I can pretend to be a bad guy too, it doesn't have to be you who does it."

Gu Muxue shook her head noncommittally.

You can play a villain?

Who would believe you?

However, faced with Lin Ruoxi's sincere gaze, Gu Muxue didn't know how to refute it, so she said:

"Ruoxi, show me what a bad one you are."

Lin Ruoxi took a deep breath, looked into Gu Muxue's eyes and hesitated for a long time, her chest heaving:
"You...you're an idiot."

As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Muxue's lips curled up involuntarily, as if she was trying to suppress a laugh.

Lin Ruoxi bit her lip, thinking, "Isn't this enough?"

"You, you're a bad woman."

Gu Muxue was stunned for a moment, then her gaze sharpened instantly, and she said in an icy tone:
"You dare to scold me?"

"Yeah...sorry."

Lin Ruoxi immediately backed down.

"It's too late. I'm going to talk badly about you to Xiao Rui," Gu Muxue said coldly.

"Please, don't...don't tell him." (End of Chapter)