Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

Lin Ruoxi's voice grew softer and softer, and her head drooped unconsciously.

This was the first time she had spoken to Xue Rui in a commanding tone.

Because Xue Rui seemed to feel guilty, just like when she moved into Xue Rui's house, knowing that she was being taken care of, she was always anxious and wanted to do more for Xue Rui.

Lin Ruoxi guessed that Xue Rui was just like she was back then.

Lin Ruoxi felt a little better when she thought about the times when she was asked to do something.

With a mindset of putting herself in others' shoes, Lin Ruoxi made demands of Xue Rui.

But after saying that, Lin Ruoxi was afraid that Xue Rui would be unhappy.

"Okay, I'll do whatever Master Lin tells me to do today."

Xue Rui went around behind Lin Ruoxi again and gently massaged her shoulders, thinking to himself that the little girl was obviously much more confident.

But won't this spoil them?
Oh well, he'll have to put up with it if he's spoiled. After all, I raised him myself.

Lin Ruoxi was overjoyed. Xue Rui had agreed to her request, proving her guess was right.

However, she has so many things she wants to do, and it seems like there isn't enough time today.

For a moment, Lin Ruoxi felt that her asking price was too low.

"Then, can you listen to me tomorrow too?" Lin Ruoxi asked timidly.

"Yes." Xue Rui nodded without hesitation. How could this little girl harm him?

Lin Ruoxi's eyes curved into a smile, filled with gentle laughter. She leaned back on the sofa and patted her thigh.

Xue Rui stared blankly; he couldn't understand what the little girl was trying to do.

"Come sit down." Lin Ruoxi gently swung her legs.

Xue Rui didn't move when he heard this. Although he wasn't a chauvinist, sitting on a girl's lap was still hard for him to accept.

He is particularly aware of his weight of 150-160 pounds.

"I'm too heavy," Xue Rui shook his head.

"It's not heavy," Lin Ruoxi insisted, patting her leg repeatedly to urge him on.

"Um... my jeans are uncomfortable on my butt," Xue Rui offered another excuse.

"Hmm." Lin Ruoxi glanced down, then walked into the room without hesitation and changed into a loose nightgown.

Xue Rui's lips trembled slightly. He wanted to say something, but faced with the little girl's bright, watery eyes, he simply couldn't speak.

Is it absolutely necessary to sit on these thighs?

Xue Rui walked up to Lin Ruoxi, and for a moment he didn't know where to put his bottom.

Should I sit upright? Or sideways?
How does Lin Ruoxi usually sit?

Where is Gu Muxue?

Just as Xue Rui was thinking, Lin Ruoxi turned him over, put her arms around his waist, and plopped down on the sofa.

"Well!"

Lin Ruoxi was pressed down, cried out in pain, and quickly covered her mouth.

Xue Rui felt the little girl's soft thighs and sighed helplessly.

He has to cooperate with the little girl, otherwise she will get hurt.

Lin Ruoxi rubbed against Xue Rui's back with satisfaction: "Take off your shoes and lie on your side."

"Phew!" Xue Rui breathed a sigh of relief. Now it was time for the familiar part: lying on the sofa and using the little girl's long legs as a cushion.

Xue Rui took off his shoes and turned to lie down on the sofa.

However, the moment Xue Rui turned to the side, a pair of small hands suddenly appeared around his waist, pulling him down.

At this moment, Xue Rui lay in Lin Ruoxi's arms, his brows furrowed, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

Lin Ruoxi wrapped one arm around his leg and supported his back with the other, her small hand constantly stroking the back of his head.

A knowing, indulgent smile played on Lin Ruoxi's lips as she looked intently and calmly into Xue Rui's eyes and softly said:

"You usually hug me like this, let's switch today."

Lin Ruoxi's gaze was gentle. Xue Rui saw his reflection in the pool of autumn water. With each blink of his long eyelashes, his reflection became increasingly uncomfortable.

Xue Rui blushed and subconsciously turned his head. In the dark television screen, the two figures were clearly visible, with Lin Ruoxi still staring at him in the "mirror".

For a moment, Xue Rui had the illusion that he was a pitiful and helpless little animal being targeted by a "hunter".

"Rui, relax a little."

Lin Ruoxi supported Xue Rui's back and gently stroked his cheek. Her slender fingers slid down his cheek to his Adam's apple, and Lin Ruoxi smiled with her almond-shaped eyes curving upwards.

She had always wanted to do this, but Xue Rui kept making moves and never gave her the chance...

At this moment, Xue Rui's face was full of worry.

I'm the big bad wolf, so why am I being bullied by the little white rabbit?

If the little girl sees this, she'll probably laugh at him.

If I'm wrong, everyone will laugh at me...

Xue Rui's non-existent self-esteem was inexplicably stung.

"Rui, please hold me tight," Lin Ruoxi said softly.

"Where should I hug you?" Xue Rui asked.

Lin Ruoxi gently lowered her head and kissed Xue Rui on the cheek: "Put your arms around my neck."

Without thinking much, Xue Rui put his arm around Lin Ruoxi's slender neck.

Since I promised Lin Ruoxi, I have to do as she says.

Lin Ruoxi looked up, took a deep breath, and tried to stand up.

Xue Rui looked surprised. It seemed like the little girl was about to give him a princess carry?

"Xixi, let's stop now, don't hurt your back."

Xue Rui joked that he didn't believe Lin Ruoxi could lift him up.

As expected, Lin Ruoxi struggled for a long time, her face turning red, and she was unable to stand up from the sofa.

"I'm so useless, I can only lift 100 pounds." Lin Ruoxi pouted, looking very disappointed.

Xue Rui would hold her every day, and she enjoyed lying in his arms. So today she wanted him to experience it too, but she was too weak.

"Xixi, don't forget you're a girl. Among girls, you're quite strong," Xue Rui comforted her.

He can lift over 100 pounds? He can even carry Gu Muxue on his back and run.

The little girl is a true "tomboy".

"A girl next door has grown up, with strength to uproot mountains and a spirit that overshadows the world," Xue Rui joked.

"Hehe~" Lin Ruoxi was delighted to be praised again.

Xue Rui suppressed a laugh; the little girl's thought process was different from other girls.

Other girls always pretend to be weak, like saying: "Brother, I can't open the bottle cap!"

As for his family, they insisted on showing off their brute strength.

When they went to the supermarket, Lin Ruoxi carried all the things for him while he wandered around empty-handed.

"Ugh." Lin Ruoxi shuddered.

She remembered that Xue Rui would arm wrestle with many girls or play "slap the back of the hand" games during high school, but he never played with her.

But it's so strange, why would a girl agree to arm wrestle with a boy?
Because of the difference in hormone levels, the gap in upper body strength is too large, and he will definitely lose.

"Rui, why did you arm wrestle with the girls in your class when you were in high school?" Lin Ruoxi asked.

Upon hearing this, Xue Rui chuckled, realizing the little girl's words were laced with jealousy.

"Why don't we play a game and see?" Xue Rui sat up straight, picked up a stool, and sat down opposite the coffee table.

"Mmm!" Lin Ruoxi immediately smiled, rolled up her sleeves, and placed her hand in Xue Rui's palm.

"I'll count 'one, two, three' and then I'll start exerting force," Xue Rui explained the game rules simply.

"One—" Xue Rui drawled out the word. "Two—"

Xue Rui suddenly exerted force and pressed the little girl's hand onto the coffee table.

Lin Ruoxi's eyes widened: "It's not three yet."

"Hehe, that's the fun of the game," Xue Rui explained.

"Hmm, let's do it again." Lin Ruoxi put her hand on it again.

"One~ Two~"

Xue Rui used the same trick again, pressing down on the little girl's wrist once more.

Lin Ruoxi's eyes crinkled into a smile: "Let's do it again."

"Xixi, why aren't you angry that I cheated?" Xue Rui was completely confused.

The little girl wasn't paying attention to the game at all; when he counted "one, two, three," Lin Ruoxi just watched him quietly.

"I...I just want to hold your hand. Winning or losing doesn't matter," Lin Ruoxi said softly.

Xue Rui awkwardly touched his nose: "Xi Xi, actually all those boys think the same way, taking the opportunity to touch girls' hands, but you know me, if I want to touch a hand, I'll definitely pick the prettiest one, and you're the prettiest one in the class."

"What a pity..." Lin Ruoxi's expression was downcast.

"What's a pity?" Xue Rui asked curiously.

Lin Ruoxi looked disappointed: "Back then, I really wanted to play with you, but I didn't dare to ask."

Lin Ruoxi was filled with regret, regretting why she confessed her feelings so late.

If I had been smarter back then, realized my own feelings sooner, and confessed to Xue Rui sooner, would things be different now?
"It's okay, I'll play with you every day from now on," Xue Rui comforted Lin Ruoxi by patting her head.

Back in school, to avoid the girl noticing anything amiss, he subconsciously distanced himself from her and avoided playing games with her.

"Hmm!" Lin Ruoxi smiled and asked, "Rui, what do you want most recently?"

Valentine's Day is just a few days away, and Xue Rui's birthday will be coming up soon too. Lin Ruoxi doesn't know what to give him as a gift.

In previous years, Lin Ruoxi would cook a sumptuous meal for Xue Rui on his birthday and quietly watch him eat.

But starting from this birthday, her status changed; she became Xue Rui's girlfriend.

Lin Ruoxi searched for a lot of information online and asked many colleagues and students of the same age, but the answers she received were all the same.

It's nothing more than lighters, watches, clothes, and digital 3C products...

But she bought all of these for Xue Rui, and even those she didn't buy, Gu Muxue would make up for for him on a regular basis.

How about making something by hand that has sentimental value?

Lin Ruoxi felt it was too ethereal and unreal, so she knitted sweaters and scarves.

Xue Rui has everything he needs now. If he is made a meal as usual on his birthday, will he feel disappointed?

Lin Ruoxi couldn't find the answer. She was afraid that Xue Rui would not be satisfied with her gift and would prefer Gu Muxue's gift.

So, taking advantage of this time when "Xue Rui was obedient," I wanted to gather more information.

"Xixi, having you by my side is enough. I don't need anything. Let's go out for Valentine's Day. How about I take you to the amusement park?"

Xue Rui thought Lin Ruoxi was worried about what to give as a Valentine's Day gift.

"Okay, I'll go cook for you first." Lin Ruoxi's eyes darted around as she slowly walked into the kitchen.

The more Xue Rui said this, the more indebted Lin Ruoxi felt.

She recalled what Xue Rui had said, "The three of us took a bath together."

Xue Rui would show it on a daily basis, but she and Gu Muxue had a tacit understanding; when one of them was occupying Xue Rui, the other would leave.

But... this is what Xue Rui wants.

My birthday is so special.

This matter... I'll have to discuss it with Gu Muxue later?
……

After Lin Ruoxi entered the kitchen, Xue Rui took out his phone and reported his schedule to Gu Muxue.

Xue Rui: [Mu Xue, the security situation is a bit chaotic lately around the Lunar New Year, so I'll stay at Xi Xi's place for a few more days.]

Gu Muxue: [Okay, I've prepared the New Year's gift for Grandma Ruoxi. Yu Minlan will deliver it tomorrow; you can send it out in your own name.]

Xue Rui's lips curled slightly. This little girl was indeed thoughtful. He typed a line: "Mu Xue, I truly have no way to repay you for this."

Gu Muxue: [Hmph! You don't need to repay me. I bought you a watch last year. Just tell me what you want this year.]

Xue Rui's hand trembled, and he almost dropped the phone. He nearly thought the little girl was cursing.

Xue Rui: [Mu Xue, having you by my side is enough. I lack nothing, so please don't give me anything.]

He repeated to Gu Muxue what he had said to Lin Ruoxi.

Even successful "scumbags" dread holidays; they can't be biased when giving gifts, or things will get unbalanced.

"Is this just for me, or do all the other girls get one?"

Xue Rui was terrified of encountering that sentence one day.

So-called love is nothing more than openly showing favoritism.

Trying to please both sides will result in pleasing neither side.

However, his situation was different; there was no jealousy between Gu Muxue and Lin Ruoxi.

But women are ultimately competitive, and they will always work hard in secret where they can't be seen.

Gu Muxue's mention of the "watch" was a subtle reference to his birthday, which was a little over a month away.

Lin Ruoxi just asked him what he wanted most recently.

Isn't there a group chat at home?

But in reality, the last message in this group was from a long time ago.

Gu Muxue: [Xiao Rui, did you eat honey today?]

Xue Rui pinched the bridge of his nose, at a loss for what to do.

Gu Muxue: [Xiao Rui, I'll stop chatting now. Wait for me to get home, then you can pick me up.]

……

After eating and washing up, Lin Ruoxi pulled Xue Rui towards the bedroom.

The room was still the same room, with a simple bunk bed.

"Xixi, I have a feeling you did this on purpose?" Xue Rui muttered to himself.

The bunk beds are very narrow, about one meter wide, and can only accommodate one person at a time.

Lin Ruoxi did not buy a bed, nor did she switch the old lady's room with theirs.

But Xue Rui knew that the little girl would definitely want to be with him.

"You...you found out," Lin Ruoxi said guiltily.

She likes narrow places; they make her feel safe.

“You sleep inside, that way you won’t fall down. I’ll watch over you from outside…”

"Fine, I'll do as you say today." Xue Rui resigned himself to his fate.

The little girl doesn't even pretend; she practically has "I'm lusting after you" written all over her face.

"We're girls, we should be reserved," Xue Rui joked.

"Hmm, don't be shy, I am who I am." Lin Ruoxi shook her head.

Xue Rui chuckled; Lin Ruoxi was just like that.

Maybe I won't be so clingy when I have kids.

"Hmm, when we have kids in the future, we'll build more bunk beds."

As Lin Ruoxi spoke, she pushed the bunk bed against the wall with all her might, making it fit snugly against the wall.

Xue Rui's heart skipped a beat. How many bunk beds? (End of Chapter)