Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

Lin Ruoxi froze on the spot, Xue Rui's words echoing in her mind.

Gu Muxue bought the cake...

So, I just ate someone else's cake, and then I kept most of the smaller cakes for myself, only giving Gu Muxue three...

Lin Ruoxi was so ashamed that she couldn't lift her head; she didn't know how to face Gu Muxue.

After a brief hesitation, Lin Ruoxi silently pushed all the cake boxes in front of her away: "I...I'm full."

"I bought this especially for you. If you don't eat it, I'll throw it away."

Gu Muxue's eyes seemed to bloom with peach blossoms.

"No..." Lin Ruoxi quickly took it back; she couldn't bear to throw the cake away.

Xue Rui looked around with a very strange expression; he had no idea what had happened between the two women.

The little girl had a big, doting smile on her face, while the little girl's cheeks were as red as tomatoes.

However, Xue Rui noticed that Lin Ruoxi had some cream on her face.

Xue Rui pointed to his face, indicating that Lin Ruoxi had cream on her face.

"Well."

Without hesitation, Lin Ruoxi hugged Xue Rui's face and kissed him, gazing at him with eyes full of longing and anticipation.

She was waiting for Xue Rui to return a kiss.

Xue Rui was speechless. Was this girl doing it on purpose?

Gu Muxue subconsciously turned her head, feeling a strange sensation in her heart.

Even though she had long accepted this fact, she still felt a little sour every time she saw the two of them being affectionate.

Knowing he couldn't escape the little girl's pestering, Xue Rui simply returned the kiss, and also wiped the cream off Lin Ruoxi's face.

So, Xue Rui left with a sweet kiss.

Upon hearing Xue Rui leave, Gu Muxue turned her head and pointed to her face: "Ruoxi, here."

"Hmm, what's wrong?"

Lin Ruoxi tilted her head, her eyes bright, looking somewhat puzzled.

She noticed that Gu Muxue was staring at her face, and thinking that there was something on her face, she took out her phone to take a look.

After realizing there was nothing on her face, Lin Ruoxi glanced nervously at Gu Muxue.

Gu Muxue remained in the same position, still pointing at her face.

"Do you...do you want a kiss too?"

Lin Ruoxi swallowed nervously, her eyes darting around as she watched Xue Rui smacking his lips in the distance.

Gu Muxue froze on the spot. She wanted to say, "You had cream on your face just now, but Xue Rui licked it off, so it's fine now."

But Lin Ruoxi's words were so strange that Gu Muxue's mind went blank for a moment.

Lin Ruoxi was caught in a brainstorming session.

Gu Muxue called out his name and even hinted that he should kiss her.

This...this isn't a good idea, is it?
No, you've misunderstood.

Gu Muxue blushed and turned her head away, thinking to herself that Lin Ruoxi's thought process was indeed abnormal.

The series of awkward moments made Lin Ruoxi and Gu Muxue very uncomfortable. They lowered their heads and started playing on their phones, waiting for Xue Rui to call them to start dinner.

Lin Ruoxi thought about it and realized that Gu Muxue always liked to say the opposite of what she meant.
Besides, she ate Gu Muxue's little cake, so she felt indebted to her...

So, Lin Ruoxi opened Baidu search:

Is it okay for best friends to kiss on the cheek?

Several search results popped up on the screen, all of which essentially said that it was possible.

Lin Ruoxi looked conflicted, and she changed her search term:
Is it okay for close friends to kiss each other on the cheek?

The answers were similar, but this time there was some controversy.

Lin Ruoxi thought for a moment and then deleted the word "okay".

But just as she was about to press the search button, she wavered again.

Lin Ruoxi knew very well that she kept changing her search terms because she wanted a negative answer.

It's like testing whether a glass can withstand being broken; once you have that thought, the glass's fate is already sealed.

But... Gu Muxue bought herself a small cake.

Lin Ruoxi couldn't help but think that Gu Muxue was perhaps one of only three people in the world who were the best to her.

Lin Ruoxi has a ranking in her mind.

Xue Rui is undoubtedly number one.

Secondly, because Gu Muxue had no reason to be nice to her, yet she always thought of her in everything.

Therefore, the old lady could only come in third place.

Of the three, Lin Ruoxi practically kissed Xue Rui, and the old lady Lin Ruoxi had also kissed her when she was a child. Now, only Gu Muxue remains.

However, given the complicated relationship between the three, Lin Ruoxi decided to consult Xue Rui first.

Holding her phone, she jogged to the kitchen to find Xue Rui.

Gu Muxue looked toward the kitchen and saw two figures pointing and whispering, as if they were gossiping about her behind her back.

"Ugh! I'm so angry!"

Lin Ruoxi had clearly misunderstood, yet she still went to Xue Rui to complain.

Did she scare Lin Ruoxi again?

But should I explain things clearly to Lin Ruoxi?
……

Meanwhile, in the kitchen.

Lin Ruoxi told Xue Rui what had just happened, and was currently holding up her phone to show him her search results.

Lin Ruoxi asked timidly, "Just the face, is...is that okay?"

Xue Rui looked deeply at Lin Ruoxi, rubbed her head gently, and said softly:

"Okay, go ahead."

Xue Rui knew that Lin Ruoxi had misunderstood, but he neither explained nor rejected Lin Ruoxi's idea.

The little girl is still so innocent and carefree; this kiss is for her friend and also for her family.

"Okay, sure."

Lin Ruoxi took a deep breath, her heart pounding wildly.

"Go quickly," Xue Rui encouraged.

Lin Ruoxi opened her eyes, her gaze hardening. She hugged Xue Rui's head and said, "Lend... lend me a kiss, okay?"

Xue Rui glanced at the pot of soup simmering behind him and the door blocked by Lin Ruoxi, then slowly closed his eyes.

If you can't refuse, then you can only close your eyes and enjoy it...

This girl always uses all sorts of excuses to deceive me, just like when I deceived Lin Ruoxi back then.

Xue Rui was filled with regret; he was the one who had raised Lin Ruoxi to be like this.

You have to eat the fruit you planted yourself, even if it brings tears to your eyes.

……

In the living room, Gu Muxue kept an eye on the frosted glass in the kitchen. Seeing two figures overlapping, she involuntarily clenched her fists.

Upon seeing a figure emerge, she quickly turned around and pretended to be playing on her phone.

Slender fingers swipe across the screen, tapping into QQ and then exiting...

"Tap tap tap~"

As the footsteps drew closer, Gu Muxue recognized Lin Ruoxi's voice. After a moment's thought, she decided to explain things to Lin Ruoxi, as she didn't want a misunderstanding to cause a rift between them.

Just as Gu Muxue was about to speak, she suddenly felt a warmth on her cheek, soft and with a very special touch.

With a "thud," the phone fell to the floor.

Gu Muxue's mind was blank. She had just wanted to explain the misunderstanding to Lin Ruoxi, but Lin Ruoxi kissed her.
“Well, Rui… he said good friends can kiss each other on the cheek,” Lin Ruoxi explained.

"Mm." Gu Muxue nodded blankly.

I was just having wild thoughts, thinking Lin Ruoxi was talking badly about me to Xue Rui, but it turns out she went to ask Xue Rui for permission...

Gu Muxue lowered her head, a smile unconsciously creeping onto her lips. Lin Ruoxi picked up the phone, wiped it on her clothes, and prepared to return it to Gu Muxue. She noticed that Gu Muxue's tempered glass screen protector was cracked.

"Hmm, Mu Xue, would you like to get a new phone?" Lin Ruoxi asked.

A hint of surprise flashed in Gu Muxue's eyes. Lin Ruoxi had become quite the conversationalist lately, changing the subject so naturally.

"No, I don't think so. Just replace the membrane." Gu Muxue shook her head.

"I still recommend getting a new one. Apple recently released the 6s, which is a huge upgrade. The A9 chip offers a significant performance improvement over the A8, thanks to process iterations, greatly improved energy efficiency, and doubled memory bandwidth and capacity..."

Lin Ruoxi is a tech enthusiast and has a keen eye for the chip industry. She speaks fluently and eloquently without any hesitation.

Gu Muxue didn't understand any of the technical terms, but since Lin Ruoxi was rarely in the mood to chat, she didn't want to spoil Lin Ruoxi's mood, so she listened attentively.

"Oh my, Ruoxi, you have the potential to be a sales clerk."

"Hmm, is there?"

"Yes, yes, you didn't stumble at all when you spoke just now."

Hehe~

"I'll open the official website, you pick a color, and I'll bring it to you next time."

The two of them stood very close, looking at the same screen, choosing the right phone color.

After a busy day, Chef Xue shuttled between the dining table and the kitchen, while in the distance, he could hear two women chatting:
"Pink looks good."

"Hmm, I still think black is better."

Xue Rui raised an eyebrow. What were these two discussing?

Underwear color?

Xue Rui couldn't help but smile.

When Xue Rui came out of the kitchen the next time, their discussion continued:

"I prefer smaller ones, so I can hold them in one hand."

"Well, it's not a problem that I have big hands. Mu Xue, you can use both hands at the same time. Big hands are good."

"No, no, no, you don't need to persuade me anymore. It's too big and won't fit. A part of it will stick out..."

Xue Rui stumbled, and the plate in his hand almost flew out of his hand.

"Ahem! Come on over and let's eat."

Xue Rui blushed and interrupted their conversation.

"Okay, sure." Lin Ruoxi skipped to the dining table, kissed Xue Rui on the cheek, and then obediently sat down in her seat.

After Gu Muxue slowly walked over, Xue Rui pointed to the other side of her face:

"Oh dear, Master Xue must be exhausted today."

Gu Muxue rolled her eyes, thinking that the two of them were acting in unison, as if they had planned it in advance.

There was no other way; since Lin Ruoxi had already done it, it would seem strange not to do the same.

She tiptoed and gave him a kiss: "Xiao Rui, thank you for your hard work."

"Hmm." Xue Rui sat down contentedly, pretending to be nonchalant as he asked:
"I was cooking inside, and I think I heard you arguing about something."

Black or pink, big or small...

What indecent and rabid words!
"cell phone."

The two said in unison.

"A cell phone?" Xue Rui looked completely bewildered.

"Xiao Rui, you be the judge. Xi Xi insists on buying me a new PLUS phone, but my hands are too small to hold it properly, and even when I put it in my pocket, a part of it sticks out."

Gu Muxue spoke with great logic and reasoning.

Lin Ruoxi pouted:
"I think good is big, and big is good. A large battery means good heat dissipation, which allows the chip to perform at its best."

Xue Rui felt inexplicably disappointed; he had thought something was wrong!

He turned his head and asked, "Mu Xue, what kind of girl do you like?"

Gu Muxue pondered for a moment, then gestured wildly and said:
"The iPhone 4s I used in high school was small and cute, and I could put so many stickers on it. With the fluffy phone case, I want to switch back to it."

Lin Ruoxi muttered softly, "It will... affect heat dissipation, and the performance is too poor, it will lag."

Xue Rui reached out to interrupt Lin Ruoxi, preventing her from continuing.

The young girl is an engineering student, and her views on electronic products are different from those of consumers like Gu Muxue.

One is rational thinking, the other is romanticism.

Lin Ruoxi pursues the latest technology, while Gu Muxue is more driven by sentiment.

"Then let's switch back. Nostalgia is a kind of fun too."

Xue Rui did not deny it, but continued along with Gu Muxue's words.

Lin Ruoxi pouted; Xue Rui wasn't letting her speak.

When they disagreed, Xue Rui interrupted himself without hesitation.

Could it be... that Xue Rui values ​​Gu Muxue more?

Just as Lin Ruoxi was lost in thought, Xue Rui changed the subject:
"But Xixi is right. People can't live in the past. I remember there will be a replica with the latest chip in a few days."

"I'll have Xixi buy it for you as soon as possible. She owns an electronics factory in Shenzhen and knows people all over the place."

Xue Rui winked at Lin Ruoxi: "Okay?"

Okay.

Lin Ruoxi smiled sweetly, knowing that her opinion was equally important.

After dinner, Lin Ruoxi and Gu Muxue went to the kitchen to wash the dishes. Gu Muxue was responsible for washing off the grease, while Lin Ruoxi was responsible for rinsing and drying them before putting them back on the shelf. The division of labor was very clear.

Lin Ruoxi peeked outside, and after confirming that Xue Rui couldn't hear her, she began to whisper to Gu Muxue:
"Mu Xue, it's New Year's Eve, don't you want to go to bed early?"

"What do you mean?"

Gu Muxue paused for a moment.

Judging from these words, Lin Ruoxi wanted her to leave so she could spend New Year's Eve alone with Xue Rui?
"What I mean is, like last time on my birthday, we...slept together," Lin Ruoxi stammered.

Gu Muxue blushed; she remembered.

Lin Ruoxi's idea was to have her pretend to be asleep, and then Lin Ruoxi would sneak into bed.

In this way, Xue Rui no longer needs to worry.

Looking back on the last New Year's Eve, Xue Rui seemed to be running around, and even secretly adjusted the clock to pretend that he had celebrated two New Years.

"Okay, we'll discuss it in advance next time so he doesn't have to worry so much," Gu Muxue said softly.

"Yes!" Lin Ruoxi nodded excitedly.

Xue Rui will be very happy to hear this news.

But then Lin Ruoxi thought of something else: Gu Muxue had to pretend to be asleep the whole time, wouldn't that be a disadvantage for her?
"Hmm, how about I pretend to be asleep?" Lin Ruoxi asked weakly.

Gu Muxue turned to look at Lin Ruoxi without saying a word, and a sense of pressure gradually enveloped the kitchen.

"Ugh, I'm so stupid."

Lin Ruoxi suddenly slapped her forehead. She remembered that Gu Muxue, with her proud personality, would never secretly sneak into her and Xue Rui's bed.

Therefore, Gu Muxue could only pretend to be asleep and sneak over there herself.

"Then...then I'll tell him the news," Lin Ruoxi asked tentatively.

"Go ahead." Gu Muxue shook her head helplessly.

……

Lin Ruoxi told Xue Rui the news.

However, she didn't say that Gu Muxue was "pretending to be asleep." She only said that after Gu Muxue fell asleep, she would sneak over to celebrate the New Year and then leave early the next morning so that Gu Muxue wouldn't find out.

Xue Rui was greatly shocked when he learned of this plan.

He was both surprised by Lin Ruoxi's boldness and terrified of being discovered by Gu Muxue.

Well... the plot is so familiar, it gives me a thrilling feeling of having an affair.

This was far more exciting than he had imagined playing Dou Dizhu or Ludo...

Xue Rui put his previous plan aside and thought about how to persuade Gu Muxue to go to bed early.

What Xue Rui didn't know was that, like a three-player game of Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game), two of the players had already colluded, while Xue Rui was completely oblivious. (End of Chapter)