Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

Inside Xue Yao's room.

Xue Rui and Xue Yao rested their chins on their hands, looking at the gift Gu Muxue had given them. Their expressions were surprisingly similar, a mixture of surprise and confusion.

A cardboard box was filled with a bunch of snacks, like AD calcium milk and White Rabbit candy, and underneath the snacks were a pile of children's books...

The two studied it for a long time, but still couldn't find any clues.

"Hey bro, is Sister-in-law Mu Xue playing a puzzle game with you?"

"Is it an acrostic poem? The first letter of each thing?"

……

Xue Rui wondered if this was a Valentine's Day gift?
It looks like something you'd use to amuse a child.

"Maybe it was sent to the wrong package? Maybe they sent you the one meant for the kids at home." Xue Yao's expression was strange.

“No mistake, it’s like her style.” Xue Rui shook his head, convinced that Gu Muxue did it on purpose.

Perhaps it was a form of "revenge" against him.

After all, for the past ten years or so, whenever Gu Muxue had her birthday, he would always get some childish accessories from his sister, such as hair clips and cartoon stickers.

Xue Rui bent down, casually rummaged through the cardboard box, and took out a set of materials for the CET-4 and CET-6 exams, with a spiral vocabulary card hanging below it.

In an instant, Xue Rui's eyebrows twitched, wondering how he, who was already in college, still had winter break homework.
The girl knows him too well. She knows he has a bad memory and wants to take advantage of his high school foundation to help him improve his English so he can pass the CET-4 (College English Test Band 4).

"Ugh, I hate foreign languages ​​the most."

English was Xue Rui's weakest subject, and he simply couldn't muster any interest in it.

However, Xue Rui had already guessed what the gift was. Given the girl's proud and arrogant personality, she must have felt "mother tongue shame," so it was probably a love letter written in English.

Xue Rui handed the book to Xue Yao and said in a serious tone, "Yao Yao, let me test your foreign language skills. Translate it into Chinese for me."

"Tch, just say you don't understand. I won't laugh at you." Xue Yao rolled her eyes speechlessly.

However, when Xue Yao opened the vocabulary book, her eyes clearly widened in surprise.

Xue Rui looked surprised. Just how many advanced words did this young lady use?

He leaned closer, and what caught his eye were the three large characters "Paw Washing Coupon," accompanied by a cute illustration below:

A kitten sat on a stool, washing a pig's trotters. The kitten's movements were adorable, while the pig had a smug smile on its face.

Below was a line of neatly printed text: 【This coupon entitles you to one free pig's trotter washing service.】

Xue Yao glanced at Xue Rui, then curiously turned to the next page: [Bath Coupon]

The kitten and the pig were lying in the bathtub, with many pink bubbles floating above them.

The third page contains a massage voucher: [This voucher entitles you to a 30-minute massage.]

Xue Rui's eyes lit up, and he quickly snatched the word card from Xue Yao's hand.

If the third page is this exciting, what will the rest be like?

"I love learning foreign languages. I'm going to study them all night. Yao Yao, don't bother me." Xue Rui walked out the door without looking back.

Xue Rui was overjoyed. These were things that the little girl wouldn't normally do, but she was using the holiday as an excuse to give him a little "privilege".

Although Gu Muxue had the "final say" in interpretation, Xue Rui knew that she was not a girl who couldn't take a joke, and that keeping her word was her nature.

Xue Yao hurriedly caught up and grabbed Xue Rui's arm: "Brother, please, let me finish reading it."

Xue Yao felt an unbearable itch in her heart, like being scratched by a cat.

"You're still too young, you should focus on your studies." The moment Xue Rui opened the door, he pushed Xue Yao back into the room.

With a thud, Xue Yao's trembling voice came from inside the room:

"Ouch~ My butt's split in two..."

"Idiot, whose ass is a single piece?"

Xue Rui sneered, swaggered back to his room, casually locked the door, and lay down on the bed, flipping through the pages with great interest...

A few minutes later, Xue Rui closed the vocabulary flashcard, and the "privilege coupon" that followed disappointed him.

"Menu vouchers," "one-day tea and water service vouchers"...

Who serves the main course first, then the side dishes?

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Xue Rui's mind: what if he used up all these "privilege coupons" within a day...?

A "young girl version" of Gu Muxue?
Obedient and compliant, always following orders, without a trace of arrogance...

Just thinking about it makes my hair stand on end with excitement.

"dong dong dong~"

There was a knock on the door, and Lin Ruoxi's soft voice came from outside: "Rui, it's me."

Xue Rui tossed the vocabulary book onto the bed and got up to open the door.

After opening the door, Xue Rui blocked it, preventing Lin Ruoxi from entering, and stared intently into her eyes.

Xue Rui wanted to see if the little girl had cried or if she had been wronged.

"what's wrong?"

Lin Ruoxi tilted her head, deliberately widening her eyes, and stared intently at Xue Rui.

She didn't know what Xue Rui was looking at, but she liked playing with him.

"wave~"

Lin Ruoxi kissed Xue Rui, her eyes crinkling into a smile, and said, "Let me in, okay?"

Xue Rui smiled slightly, thinking that his father's attitude towards Lin Ruoxi had indeed changed. The little girl seemed to be in a good mood, so his father probably hadn't said anything unpleasant.

"What did you talk about with my dad?" Xue Rui asked.

Lin Ruoxi lowered her head, her eyes darting around: "N-nothing... Uncle taught me how to cook."

Xue Jianfeng told her to put pressure on Xue Rui, or on Gu Muxue.

Lin Ruoxi recalled the tone of Xue Jianfeng's voice when he said those words, and it didn't sound like a lie...

What exactly does Uncle Xue mean?
Lin Ruoxi didn't understand, nor did she want to.

After sitting on the bed, Lin Ruoxi saw the vocabulary cards on the bed. Xue Rui smiled slightly and handed the vocabulary cards to Lin Ruoxi.

There were no secrets between him and the two girls.

After reading it, Lin Ruoxi looked at Xue Rui with gentle eyes, her gaze full of doting affection.

"If Mu Xue could be like this every day, that would be wonderful," Lin Ruoxi muttered to herself.

Xue Rui shook his head with a wry smile: "If that's the case, then it's not Mu Xue anymore, it's called Xi Xi No. 2."

After saying that, Xue Rui stood up and carefully examined the little girl's attire.

After taking off her coat, Lin Ruoxi wore a white blouse with a cinched waist, which accentuated her curvaceous figure. Especially with her high ponytail, which revealed the full contours of her face, Lin Ruoxi's oval face exuded a touch of aloofness.

“Xixi, I think you’d look even more like Teacher Lin if you wore red-rimmed glasses.” Xue Rui exclaimed in surprise.

The little girl looks very mature in her uniform.

"Hmm, want to play games?" Lin Ruoxi asked excitedly.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Xue Rui's mind: if the little girl could become "Xi Xi No. 2", why couldn't the little girl become "Mu Xue No. 2"?

“Okay, you can play Mu Xue.”

"Huh? I... I'm playing Mu Xue?" Lin Ruoxi asked in surprise.

"Yes, treat me the same way Mu Xue usually treats me."

How does Mu Xue usually treat Xue Rui?
"Lord Lin, what are your orders for today?" Xue Rui asked with a fawning expression.

Lin Ruoxi's breathing quickened, and her voice trembled as she said, "You...you hug me, and...kiss me again."

Xue Rui was speechless. "Mu Xue would never say such a thing."

"Idiot...idiot?" Lin Ruoxi stammered, avoiding Xue Rui's eyes. "Hmm?"

……

Living room on the first floor.

"How could she agree to that?" The ashtray in front of Xue Jianfeng was piled high with cigarette butts.

Ever since Lin Ruoxi left, Ren Qunfang has confronted him and questioned him relentlessly, as if she were afraid he would bully Lin Ruoxi.

"Stop smoking." Ren Qunfang frowned and removed the ashtray along with the cigarette pack.

Xue Jianfeng kept sighing, "It's too difficult to choose."

"Xixi is actually quite good, I can't find any fault with her."

Lin Ruoxi treated her entire family as her own, giving selflessly and without complaint.

Ren Qunfang, hands on her hips, said smugly, "Now you know why I'm on Xixi's side, right?"

"So what if they know? Now Mu Xue's mother knows too." Xue Jianfeng smiled bitterly.

"Huh?" Ren Qunfang quickly shrank her neck, cautiously glanced around the empty living room, and lowered her voice: "When?"

"I don't know, but she didn't tell Lao Gu." Xue Jianfeng felt relieved.

“Honey, now that they know, our family should make a statement,” Ren Qunfang said earnestly.

Xue Jianfeng slowly closed his eyes and pinched his brows hard.

He wanted to express his opinion, but his son didn't choose either side, so what was he trying to say?

In fact, he had already come up with a solution: to have Xue Rui and Gu Muxue get married, and then his family would compensate Lin Ruoxi, keeping her in the shadows.

Given Lin Ruoxi's personality, she should accept it.

Many of his business associates are like this; the couples are like strangers, each doing their own thing.

Some families have no red flags at home, but colorful flags flutter outside...

Some of the colorful flags were even red flags from home that were found with the help of others.

Such couples may seem to lack affection, but because of the bond of enormous wealth, they share both prosperity and adversity, making their marriages far more stable than those of ordinary people.

But his son values ​​both girls equally, making the above conditions impossible.

Xue Jianfeng took out his phone, hesitated for a long time, and then pressed the dial button hard, causing the LCD screen to ripple.

The screen displayed the three characters "Gu Muxue".

The phone rang a few times before Gu Muxue's playful voice came through: "Good evening, Uncle. I'll be coming home to see you and Auntie for the New Year."

"Mu Xue, I'm so sorry. I didn't raise my son well. He actually cheated on me! He got together with that Lin Ruoxi. I hesitated for a long time, but I still decided to tell you." Xue Jianfeng said with a heavy heart.

Gu Muxue was silent for a long time on the other end of the phone, then said helplessly, "Uncle...you know too?"

“Yeah, I just found out too. I’m going to go beat him up right now and vent your anger for you,” Xue Jianfeng said viciously.

"No! Uncle, please let me explain, I...I agree..." Gu Muxue's voice grew softer and softer.
Xue Jianfeng looked at Ren Qunfang with a surprised expression. He had only made a fuss about Gu Muxue, but he didn't expect Gu Muxue to confess on the spot.

Ren Qunfang's mind was about to explode. After all the anxiety she had endured, it turned out the person involved had already agreed?

"Mu Xue, I don't think Xiao Rui is good enough for you. We can't let him hold you back any longer," Xue Jianfeng said seriously.

Ren Qunfang frowned and mouthed a silent rebuke: "Why are you putting pressure on the child?"

Xue Jianfeng grinned and said, "Weren't you on Lin Ruoxi's side?"

Xue Jianfeng had no other choice but to do this, as he was, after all, an outsider and the father of the party at fault.

He needs to adopt a humble attitude and let Gu Muxue make the decision.

At least he admitted it, so if Lao Gu beats him up again, his punches won't be too hard.

There is room for reconciliation between the two families. Even if they cannot become in-laws, they can still maintain their current relationship.

……

On the other end of the phone.

Gu Muxue curled up in the dark quilt, her body trembling.

Yes, she should have known this day would come when she agreed.

She just didn't expect this day to come so soon.

Mom found out too, and she'll have to talk to her face-to-face tomorrow. She's been so worried all night that she can't sleep.

She tried to catch her breath: "No...no delay, Uncle, don't worry, I'll handle it."

In fact, Gu Muxue was only nineteen years old. She had only heard about such things from her relatives, and she didn't know which side compromised in the end, or what price they paid...

She used to be a detached spectator, and in her eyes, everyone in the story was pathetic.

She never imagined that she would become a character in the story.

Gu Muxue thought she could face everything calmly, but just two phone calls from her elders made her feel suffocated.

Coupled with the nightmares she had previously experienced, she felt extremely uneasy.

"Uncle, I won't leave Xiao Rui. I've loved him for so many years. I... can't bear to part with him." Gu Muxue's voice was choked with sobs.

If she could, she would certainly want to have Xue Rui all to herself.

But it was Xue Rui and Lin Ruoxi who both begged her to reconcile.

She should have kept her word. The pressure she's under now is the consequence she deserves.

It has nothing to do with Lin Ruoxi, and it has nothing to do with Xue Rui either.

"Mu Xue, your aunt and uncle like you very much. If you just ask, your uncle will do the bad guy for you."

Xue Jianfeng patted his chest and said.

"Uncle, I beg you, please don't. Ruoxi has no one left to rely on, she can't live without Xiaorui."

Gu Muxue's voice was slightly hoarse, making her seem like a completely different person from the playful young girl she had been just a few minutes ago.

When she said those words, her heart ached terribly.

These are Xiao Rui's parents. Uncle Xue's attitude is very clear: he only accepts Xue Rui dating one girl.

What am I even saying?
Are we pushing Xiao Rui further and further away?

However, she also couldn't bear to see Lin Ruoxi fall into the abyss.

"Uncle, don't worry, my mother is coming to Jiangnan tomorrow. I'll talk to her first." Gu Muxue forced a smile.

Even if the other person can't see it, you can tell from their tone of voice whether it's a genuine smile or a fake one.

"Alright, you should discuss things with your elders. You should get some rest."

After hanging up the phone, Xue Jianfeng let out a long sigh of relief.

The pressure has finally eased a bit...

Is Ke Muxue too gentle?
Can you really be this gentle with your love rival?
Did he encounter this strange thing twice in one day?
When he looked up again, he met Ren Qunfang's gaze, which was filled with anger.

"Xue Jianfeng! You're so biased! Fine, fine, after all these years of marriage, I've never seen you as a snob!" Ren Qunfang scolded indignantly.

Xue Jianfeng spread his hands: "How am I being biased? I just said the same thing to Lin Ruoxi. If you don't believe me, go ask her."

Ren Qunfang was speechless for a long time after being choked up. After regaining her senses, she slowly said, "Are you stirring things up? A double agent? You're such a grown-up, trying to outsmart a child?"

"It's good that they're fighting now. The longer it drags on, the deeper the children will be hurt."

Xue Jianfeng lit a cigarette, slowly exhaled, and a sense of accomplishment welled up within him.

In any case, his image has been established: a father who "sacrifices family for the greater good and is awe-inspiring in his righteousness."

"Honey, haven't you noticed something? The three of them get along very well. How do you know Xixi and Muxue won't reconcile their accounts?" (End of Chapter)