Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

Xue Rui thought to himself that Zhao Lizhen was indeed a businesswoman; when faced with such a situation, her first instinct was to weigh the pros and cons.

In Xue Rui's view, his mother-in-law's request was very simple: he had to acknowledge Gu Muxue's status in the family.

“Xiao Rui, I have no right to make decisions for Mu Xue.” Zhao Lizhen’s tone was icy.

Given Xue Rui's wealth, there must be countless temptations around him. If she can resist them, she'll be happy; if she can't, it's not her fault.

That's human nature. If you can refuse once, can you refuse a hundred times?
She just didn't expect this day to come so soon.

If they dare to do this while dating, what will they do after marriage?

If her daughter weren't so stubborn, she would definitely have driven Xue Rui away.

"I'll do whatever Mu Xue says," Xue Rui said obediently.

As the party at fault, one must certainly adopt a humble attitude in front of their mother-in-law.

Of course, once he steps out of that door, he's in charge.

Zhao Lizhen nodded, her mood slightly improved; Xue Rui still had some self-awareness.

"Lin Ruoxi, come up here for a moment."

Zhao Lizhen opened the window, leaned against it, and waved to Lin Ruoxi downstairs with a smile, while keeping an eye on Xue Rui's reaction out of the corner of her eye.

Xue Rui's gaze was unfocused, and a thought flashed through his mind: what was his mother-in-law up to now?
"Aunt Zhao, it's all my fault, it has nothing to do with her," Xue Rui said anxiously.

Xue Rui knew that Zhao Lizhen was testing him, but he couldn't do nothing.

The little girl has already suffered enough injustices.

Even if we have to fall out with Zhao Lizhen today, we can't let the little girl suffer here.

"Xiao Rui, you can go now. Take your things with you too. I don't need these things at home," Zhao Lizhen said expressionlessly.

“Aunt Zhao, Mu Xue and I delivered this together. I couldn’t make the decision on my own.”

Xue Rui bowed slightly to Zhao Lizhen, then turned and left the room.

After Xue Rui left, Zhao Lizhen let out a long sigh: "He's too smart. Can Mu Xue control him?"

Xue Rui knew what she wanted from beginning to end, and his attitude was also very good.

The only thing that displeased her was Xue Rui's attitude towards Lin Ruoxi.

It seems she's not much worse than her daughter.

She took out her phone, opened Xue Rui's contacts, and typed a text message: "Xiao Rui, you need to prioritize."

Zhao Lizhen hesitated for a long time on the send button before deciding to delete the message.

Xue Rui understood everything; there was no need for her to remind her.

……

On the first floor of the villa, Xue Rui and Gu Qingshan said goodbye.

"Uncle Gu, I have a lot to do before the New Year, so I'll be leaving now. I wish you and Aunt Zhao a Happy New Year."

Xue Rui waved to Lin Ruoxi, who had just entered the room, signaling her to leave quickly.

"Ok?"

Gu Qingshan put down his newspaper. He had intended to put on airs and wait for Xue Rui to come up and say a few nice words, but why did he leave?
Suddenly, he remembered the fireworks show proposal that Xue Jianfeng had sent him. It should be in the next few days; Xue Rui would be quite busy.

From his perspective, Xue Rui's idea for a fireworks show was excellent.

It can not only boost the economy and provide employment, but also enhance the city's image.

"Go ahead, go ahead. Call me if you encounter anything you can't handle." Gu Qingshan nodded in satisfaction.

Xue Rui swallowed hard.

I'll call you if I can't solve it.
You're the hardest one to deal with!

"Okay, definitely." Xue Rui smiled awkwardly and quickly walked out.

"Rui, why are you all sweaty? Is it hot upstairs at Mu Xue's house?"

Lin Ruoxi held her sleeve and carefully wiped Xue Rui's sweat.

Xue Rui grabbed Lin Ruoxi's arm and said seriously, "Xixi, we can't stay here any longer, let's run."

"Okay!"

Ruoxi, wearing low-heeled leather shoes, jogged along with small, quick steps, making a "thump-thump-thump" sound.

Back in the car, Xue Rui breathed a sigh of relief.

The most urgent thing now is to report the situation to Gu Muxue so that the little girl can be prepared, and it would be best if she could put in a good word for him and Lin Ruoxi.

After the call connected, Xue Rui said in a fawning voice, "Lord Gu, I encountered a small problem when I was delivering the gift, and I would like to trouble you..."

On the other end of the phone.

Gu Muxue stared blankly at her phone, her heart pounding.

Did Mom already know?
"What did you tell her?"

"The only problem was that she wanted to call Xixi upstairs to chat alone, but I stopped her."

Xue Rui sounded nervous; she didn't know what the young girl's attitude was towards this.

“You did a good job. Um… Xiao Rui, don’t be afraid. I can handle it myself. Just… that’s it…” Gu Muxue stammered.

After hanging up the phone, Gu Muxue held the phone to her chest and tried to regulate her breathing.

After calming herself down, Gu Muxue dialed her mother's number.

After the call connected, Zhao Lizhen's slightly helpless voice came through the phone speaker: "Mu Xue, did Xiao Rui tell you?"

"Mom, I...you didn't tell Dad, did you?" Gu Muxue asked nervously.

No matter how much she threw a tantrum, Lao Gu would always tolerate it.

However, when it comes to matters of principle, Lao Gu's attitude becomes extremely firm.

This time, she was truly afraid.

"Mu Xue, what's so good about him? You don't need to suffer like this," Zhao Lizhen said with heartache.

"I'm not wronged, they all listen to me," Gu Muxue said with a smile, trying to cheer herself up.

"You're really not aggrieved? Not even a little bit? I just wanted to chat with Lin Ruoxi for a bit, you have no idea how nervous he was."

Gu Muxue took a deep breath, her voice trembling slightly: "I'm not wronged."

"We'll talk about it when Mom arrives."

“Okay…” Gu Muxue’s eyes lost their luster.

Gu Muxue squatted on the ground, her peach blossom eyes filled with more and more mist, and her vision gradually blurred.

Xue Rui did the right thing; he should have protected Lin Ruoxi. He would have done the same if she were at home.

Xue Rui was right, and Lin Ruoxi was not wrong either...

But... I feel really bad inside.

……

Hedong City.

Lin Ruoxi parked the car on the side of the road. Xue Rui made it very clear on the phone that Aunt Zhao knew about their affair.

"Rui, what did Aunt Zhao say to you?" Lin Ruoxi asked timidly.

Ever since Xue Rui came out, he has looked preoccupied.

Xue Rui patted Lin Ruoxi's head: "It's nothing."

It had nothing to do with the little girl in the first place, and Xue Rui hoped that Lin Ruoxi would not get involved and could live happily every day.

The situation isn't too bad; Zhao Lizhen hasn't broken ties with him, and Lao Gu is currently unaware of the situation.

"Hmm, then why won't you let me go up? Aunt Zhao seems to have something to tell me," Lin Ruoxi asked softly.

Xue Rui shook his head: "You don't need to worry about it."

"Rui, don't bear it all alone, I can do it." Lin Ruoxi held Xue Rui's hand, her eyes firm.

Xue Rui looked surprised; the little girl seemed to have guessed everything.

“You don’t need to put on this pressure.” Xue Rui sighed. “I’m the one who’s been clinging to you, so of course I have a responsibility,” Lin Ruoxi pouted.

Xue Rui chuckled. Whether it was a young girl or a little girl, they were all willing to take responsibility for him.

That's why he couldn't bear to give up any of them.

The young lady is thoughtful and meticulous, while the young girl is gentle and tender. Losing either of them would be a lifelong regret.

Xue Rui smiled, took out a bank card from his wallet, and handed it to Lin Ruoxi: "I guess she'll say this: Here's five million. Leave Xiao Rui."

Lin Ruoxi stared blankly. Would Aunt Zhao really do that?

"I'm not leaving." Lin Ruoxi hugged Xue Rui's arm.

“That’s true, it’s too little.” Xue Rui smiled and added another chip: “I’ll give you fifty million, leave Xiao Rui.”

In an instant, Lin Ruoxi's eyes welled up with tears, and her lips trembled uncontrollably. She knew Xue Rui was joking with her, but she just couldn't help wanting to cry.

Xue Rui felt a pang of pain in his heart. He patted Lin Ruoxi's head and said, "Xixi, I was just kidding."

"From now on... we won't make jokes like that anymore, okay?" Lin Ruoxi's voice choked with emotion.

"Okay, okay," Xue Rui said with a smile.

"Boss, there's something I need to remind you... I'm Xiao Lin today," Lin Ruoxi said timidly, pointing to her clothes.

Xue Rui's expression froze for a moment: "What's wrong?"

"Just now, Uncle Gu heard you call me Xixi, and he looked up at me..." Lin Ruoxi said thoughtfully.

"fine."

Xue Rui smiled; he had deliberately mispronounced it.

"Drip drop~"

Xue Rui received a phone call from Director Wang of the fireworks factory.

As previously agreed, preparations will begin in the next few days.

"Hey, Director Wang, have you arrived in Hedong?"

"Okay, I'll come pick you up right away."

……

After receiving a phone call, Xue Rui turned to Lin Ruoxi and said:

"Xixi, I've been quite busy these past few days, so you can stay home and keep the old lady company. I'll come back to visit you tomorrow."

He needed to prepare a birthday gift for the little girl, but he couldn't let her know in advance.

"Boss, please...please call me Xiao Lin." Lin Ruoxi pouted.

Xue Rui frowned. It seemed the little girl had become attached to him and wanted to accompany him as his secretary.

"Okay, Lin, what I mean is you're so beautiful, I'm afraid someone might try to steal you away from me." Xue Rui flattered and coaxed Lin Ruoxi, trying to get her to go back obediently.

"Hmm, no one can take me away," Lin Ruoxi said with a smile.

"Alright then." Xue Rui smiled helplessly.

Anyway, apart from the experienced craftsmen at the fireworks factory, very few people knew that his fireworks show was for someone's birthday celebration, and he had given prior notice that no one could reveal it.

……

The twenty-sixth day of the twelfth lunar month.

People's Square.

"The space here is spacious enough, and setting it off behind the river makes it easier to deal with any problems immediately..."

"Isn't the cordon a bit too close? Tell them to move it a little further away," shouted the man at the front of the group.

"Secretary Yan, it would be best if we could arrange a fire truck," Wang Zhong suggested.

Ahead of Xue Rui were Xue Jianfeng and several district leaders, including Gu Qingshan. Xue Rui and Factory Director Wang followed behind, occasionally offering a few words of advice.

"By the way, why is the fireworks show divided into two parts? The second part is already past midnight, isn't that a bit too late?" Secretary Yan asked Wang Zhong, holding a folder.

"We can't put it all in one go; we also need time to adjust the equipment along the way."

Wang Zhong explained with a smile, a bead of cold sweat sliding down his forehead.

Actually, the fireworks display in the first half was a "pretext," otherwise Xue Rui wouldn't have been able to obtain the necessary permits.

The second half of the event, which was close to midnight, was to celebrate Lin Ruoxi's birthday.

What is Xue Rui up to?
A modern version of "The Princes Played with the Beacon Fires"?
To be honest, his heart was pounding ever since he arrived in Hedong. Xue Rui's plan was just too audacious!

It was ostensibly a fireworks show, but in reality, it was a scam to trick countless people into celebrating a girl's birthday...

He glanced back at Lin Ruoxi; she was very beautiful, but was it worth it?
"Alright, you're professionals," Secretary Yan nodded and said.

“Old Yan, Xue Rui came up with the plan for this fireworks show, and he also contributed half of the funding.” Gu Qingshan turned around and gestured for Xue Rui to walk forward.

Xue Rui pretended not to hear, holding a stack of documents in his hand and discussing with Director Wang.

"Xiao Rui, your Uncle Gu is calling you." Xue Jianfeng turned around and pulled Xue Rui forward without saying a word.

"Dad, I want to keep a low profile," Xue Rui said in a low voice.

Xue Rui thought to himself, "I've gone too far. The most important thing now is to reduce my visibility and not let the leaders remember my name."

Now look what's happened, they're making me go up and show off, aren't they?

When the time comes, I won't be the only one who gets proven wrong!
"Guess why the Party Secretary came? Old Gu was promoting you, but you've been useless even with the opportunity," Xue Jianfeng muttered, pushing Xue Rui forward.

"Young Xue, you're quite promising at such a young age." Secretary Yan turned around, patted Xue Rui on the shoulder, and smiled at Gu Qingshan, who had come with him.

"A train runs fast because of its locomotive," Xue Rui said, standing next to Xue Jianfeng.

Xue Jianfeng was momentarily dazed. He thought Xue Rui was flattering the leader, but it turned out he was being praised?
Xue Jianfeng couldn't help but smile, and he quickly adjusted his expression: "Secretary, you are the driving force..."

Gu Qingshan smiled broadly, guessing that the fireworks show was prepared by Xue Rui for his daughter.

The timing was just too coincidental; her daughter returned to Hedong on the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, and the fireworks show happened to be the day after that.

After seeing off the group of leaders, Xue Jianfeng, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, swaggered back to the venue.

Lin Ruoxi clutched her handbag and nervously lowered her head: "Hello, Uncle Xue... Uncle Xue."

Lin Ruoxi was very nervous. She was most afraid of Xue Rui's father, and she subconsciously hid behind Xue Rui.

Lin Ruoxi knew very well that Xue Rui's father did not like her, but preferred Gu Muxue.

Even that watch was obtained for her by Xue Rui.

"Hmm." Xue Jianfeng nodded perfunctorily.

Judging from his son's arrangements, Lin Ruoxi probably has no chance.

After all, they spent such a large sum of money just to prepare a fireworks display for Gu Muxue.

It's obvious which is more important and which is less important.

"When are you going home?" Xue Jianfeng asked irritably.

Xue Rui grinned: "Dad, if you write me a guarantee promising not to lay a hand on me, I'll go back right now."

"You little rascal, I think you're being too tough. I'll loosen your skin today!" Xue Jianfeng said, starting to take off his shoes.

"Xi Xi, save me!" Xue Rui laughed as he hid behind Lin Ruoxi.

Lin Ruoxi hurriedly spread her arms, shielding Xue Rui tightly behind her:

"Uncle, please...please don't hit me. Hit me instead."

Xue Jianfeng was stunned. What was all this about?
He glanced past Lin Ruoxi and asked, "So, are you coming back with me today? Your mother has been nagging you for days."

Lin Ruoxi looked slightly disappointed; it seemed Xue Rui's father couldn't see her at all...

"Write a guarantee, or I won't go back." Xue Rui's attitude was firm.

Xue Jianfeng gritted his teeth. What kind of logic is it for a father to write a guarantee for his son?

"I promise I won't kill you! Okay?" Xue Jianfeng squinted, almost unable to catch his breath.

"It's fine if you don't want to write it, I'll take her back with me, otherwise I'm afraid you'll beat me up."

Xue Rui pointed at Lin Ruoxi and said. (End of Chapter)