Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

On Lunar New Year's Eve, inside the hotel.

Lin Ruoxi lay on Xue Rui's bed, holding up her phone and browsing the local BBS. The fireworks last night were beautiful, but unfortunately she didn't record them. However, she could watch them several times in the posts made by other users.

Lin Ruoxi overheard Xue Rui and Xue Jianfeng's conversation and learned that the fireworks show was a commercial performance, and celebrating her birthday was just one part of the plan, an incidental event.

However, Gu Muxue's "Muxue No. 1" was a genuine gift, and Lin Ruoxi felt somewhat disappointed.

At this moment, many people on the forum were discussing who set off the fireworks and whose birthday it was for.

Post A: [The blue fireworks are so beautiful! Does anyone know what they're called?]

Upon seeing photos of "Muxue No. 1" shared by netizens, Lin Ruoxi subconsciously swiped the screen.

Lin Ruoxi couldn't stop regretting why she had eavesdropped on Xue Rui's phone call.

If I just pretend I don't know, I'll be happy. My current mindset is unfair to Xue Rui for all he's done for her.

But she couldn't help comparing herself to Gu Muxue in her mind, and the more she thought about it, the more upset she became.

Post B: [Such a huge sum of money, I don't know which stupid rich kid spent millions to pursue a girl.]

Lin Ruoxi frowned and angrily typed: He's not stupid, you're the idiot.

After pressing the send button, continue browsing to the next post.

Post C: [I really envy that girl. If a man did that for me, I'd marry him on the spot.]

Lin Ruoxi smiled and gave the post a thumbs up.

She looked up at Xue Rui. Even without fireworks, she had been thinking the same thing every moment, but she wasn't sure if Xue Rui would agree...

……

Lin Ruoxi spent the entire morning surfing the internet intensively.

Lin Ruoxi wanted to see people bless her, but she was also afraid of seeing people scold Xue Rui, and even more afraid of seeing photos of "Mu Xue No. 1". Her mood fluctuated.

At this moment, Xue Rui gradually regained consciousness. He turned over and put his arm around Lin Ruoxi's back.

Lin Ruoxi was stunned for a moment. She turned off her phone and snuggled into Xue Rui's arms. She knew that Xue Rui was about to wake up.

"Mu Xue, I had a nightmare last night," Xue Rui muttered to himself with his eyes closed.

Lin Ruoxi did not answer, but gently patted Xue Rui's back.

At this moment, Xue Rui also realized something was wrong. Judging from the size of the hands, the girl in his arms was Lin Ruoxi, and he had called the wrong name.

Xue Rui frowned slightly. Was the little girl deliberately not correcting him?

“I dreamt that you and Xixi were arguing,” Xue Rui continued.

Lin Ruoxi lowered her head nervously, thinking that this was not a dream, but a fact that happened last night.

Last night, she sneaked into their room, but Gu Muxue found out and scolded her.

Lin Ruoxi felt guilty and kept her head down the whole time.

"Then I went to break up the fight, and the two of you suddenly teamed up and beat me up. I think you should apologize to me." Xue Rui was talking nonsense.

"I...I was wrong." Lin Ruoxi obediently admitted her mistake, but she also noticed that Xue Rui had a smile on his lips, as if he recognized her.

“I…I apologize on behalf of Mu Xue.”

"Xi Xi, it's you?" Xue Rui asked, feigning surprise.

"Oh, Mu Xue went home early." Lin Ruoxi's eyes curved into a smile. Gu Mu Xue kept her word and left after having breakfast with her this morning.

However, there was a problem with the arrangements. Yu Minlan took her car keys and did not give her the keys to the small Jetta.

"You're up."

Lin Ruoxi said she would help Xue Rui up. She couldn't let Xue Rui stay in bed today because they would have to take a taxi home after checking out, and Lin Ruoxi was afraid that they wouldn't be able to get a taxi during the Spring Festival.

Xue Rui cupped Lin Ruoxi's face in his hands and looked intently into the eyes of the little girl.

The little girl's eyes were no longer as clear as usual, but had faint bloodshot streaks, as if she had been crying last night.

The little girl had indeed overheard his conversation with Xue Jianfeng and was overthinking things.

So he took out his phone and called Wang Zhong.

After the call was connected, Xue Rui pressed the speakerphone button on his phone.

"Director Wang, where are they now?" Xue Rui asked casually.

"We'll arrive in Liucheng today." Wang Zhong's voice was filled with exhaustion, but also carried a hint of relief at surviving a disaster.

"Why are you in such a hurry to leave?" Xue Rui asked knowingly.

"You made such a big fuss over your daughter's birthday, and now you're trying to smear me. Do you expect me to just stand there and get yelled at? You called just for this?" Director Wang complained incessantly.

"Of course not. What I mean is that you should go back and have a good New Year. The investors all think that my birthday celebration for Xixi is a marketing ploy. Some people are overthinking it. We'll just be able to relax a bit."

As Xue Rui spoke, he kept an eye on the little girl's expression. At this moment, Lin Ruoxi was frowning, as if she was trying to figure out the ins and outs of the matter.

"Hey? Is there such a good thing?" Wang Zhong couldn't help but laugh when he heard that he wouldn't have to take the blame.

"Send me a copy of the high-definition video you recorded later."

"Great, this event was a great success. We have to thank Mr. Xue for giving us this opportunity..."

……

Xue Rui did not explain directly to Lin Ruoxi, because the information leaked from the side was much simpler than his own "denial".

Xue Rui made this call for Lin Ruoxi to hear.

It means: the fireworks are specially prepared for you, and the internet marketing is just a side effect.

If you say it outright, the little girl might believe it, but the intention would be too obvious, giving off a "protesting too much" vibe.

The best solution is to have a third party explain the situation clearly.

Seeing the little girl's eyes slightly moist, Xue Rui felt very grateful to Gu Muxue. The little girl was so thoughtful.

"Xixi, what happened to your eyes?"

Xue Rui pretended to be unaware of the situation.

"Hmm, it listens to you. Tell it to stop crying."

Lin Ruoxi blinked quickly, then cupped Xue Rui's cheeks and kissed him repeatedly.

"Alright, alright, that's all drool."

Xue Rui smiled and pushed Lin Ruoxi away, feeling as if he had been licked by a big yellow dog.

"I've already washed my socks and underwear."

Lin Ruoxi picked up a set of clothes from the bedside, stared intently at Xue Rui, pursed her lips, and blinked occasionally, looking as if she was expecting praise.

Xue Rui reached out and patted Lin Ruoxi's head: "Yes, you did a great job."

Feeling the familiar touch in his palm, Xue Rui's expression froze, and he stopped what he was doing.

When did I develop this habit?

Xue Rui thought he was disciplining Lin Ruoxi, but today he realized that wasn't the case.

Lin Ruoxi looked up blankly, a hint of confusion in her eyes, as if asking, "Why did it stop?"

Xue Rui chuckled and rubbed Lin Ruoxi's face with both hands, making Lin Ruoxi's smile grow wider.

……

During breakfast, Xue Rui casually asked:

"How was Mu Xue's mood this morning? Did she say anything before she left?"

I woke up to find myself in a different person; this is the first time in my two lifetimes that I've ever encountered something like this.

He was afraid of unintentionally hurting Xiao Nizi, just like last night when he was on the phone with Xue Jianfeng and she overheard him. Xiao Nizi would generously correct him and ask him to take care of her feelings.

But what if the girl herself suffers injustice?
The answer is obvious: Gu Muxue will bear it all alone and will not ask Xue Rui for an explanation.

"Oh, right, she prepared a gift for me and said she wanted you to help me open it." Lin Ruoxi took out a small box tied with a ribbon.

Xue Rui smiled slightly; he had already guessed what was in the box.

Gu Muxue had informed him in advance that she was going to give Lin Ruoxi a car. The gift box contained a car key, and the car was in the parking lot downstairs.

As for why he was asked to deliver it, the answer is quite obvious.

Lin Ruoxi is too distant and will fuss over the smallest things; only his words have any effect.

"It was delivered by Mu Xue and me."

As Xue Rui spoke, he untied the ribbon, revealing a Porsche car key inside.

Xue Rui didn't recognize the car model and handed the car keys to Lin Ruoxi: "This car is registered under Ruixue Capital, you can use it."

Lin Ruoxi stared blankly. Had Gu Muxue planned this all along?

She no longer needed to take a taxi back with Xue Rui...

"I...I still prefer the Land Rover," Lin Ruoxi muttered softly.

“Xixi, that’s just how shallow you are. What Mu Xue gives will only be more expensive,” Xue Rui said seriously.

Just like when he was in school, he would buy all sorts of snacks for the little girl, even though Gu Muxue didn't need them.

Because Gu Muxue will repay him in cash, and more will be returned to him...

To put it bluntly, it's more like a "forced sale," from which he can make huge profits.

Lin Ruoxi did not answer because the Land Rover was registered under Xue Rui's name, and she wanted to use Xue Rui's car, not Gu Muxue's.

But only half of this car belongs to Xue Rui; the other half belongs to Gu Muxue…

Just like the car comes with two keys when it leaves the factory, but there's only one in the box, and the other one is with Gu Muxue.

"After dinner, we'll head straight back to my hometown. I haven't taken you there yet. Speaking of which, my grandfather's house is very close to Mu Xue's hometown..."

……

Hotel parking lot.

A young man with dyed yellow hair and ripped jeans stood in front of a black car, circling around taking pictures with his phone, talking to himself into the phone:

"Look what kind of car this is. I'll take you guys for a spin sometime when I get the chance."

A surprised voice came from the speaker: "Holy crap, a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, where did you get that?"

"Sigh, it's my cousin's car, it's been sitting at my house for days, I finally managed to drive it out today..."

Yu Minlan stood behind the young man with a dark expression. She couldn't stand it anymore and slapped him on the back of the head: "You're really bragging. Do you think I have that much ability?"

The Porsche was a gift from Gu Muxue to Lin Ruoxi, who asked her to keep it temporarily. To avoid frightening her parents, Lin Ruoxi chose to store it at her cousin's house.

I had no choice but to bring this good-for-nothing along today. After all, we needed to move three cars at the same time, and someone had to help us move them.

When Yu Minlan drove Gu Muxue home, she asked her cousin to keep an eye on Lin Ruoxi's new car to prevent any accidents.

Once she sees Lin Ruoxi drive the car away, her mission will be complete.

The young man hunched his shoulders, hurriedly stuffed his phone into his pocket, and gave Yu Minlan an embarrassed smile: "Sister, you're back."

He peeked out and saw that his cousin had driven the Land Rover back. He was surprised and wondered if he could drive it too, since it was the New Year.

Yu Minlan rolled her eyes in disgust and tugged at the young man's hair with annoyance: "Aren't you ashamed of dressing like this? If you ever dress like this again, I will never take you out again."

"Cousin, what other nice cars does that young lady own?"

The young man completely disregarded Yu Minlan's evaluation, simply assuming that his cousin didn't understand the aesthetics of young people.

"I'm warning you, show me some respect, whether it's to people or cars, or you'll regret it."

Yu Minlan glared at him, annoyed. If this kid had any ulterior motives…

Even without Xue Rui lifting a finger, she would break this kid's legs immediately for the sake of a salary of several hundred thousand a year.

A gust of cold wind blew by, and Yu Minlan shivered.

She had just gotten out of the car and was hit by the cold wind when she suddenly felt the urge to urinate.

Yu Minlan glanced at the time; it was already 11 a.m., and Xue Rui and Lin Ruoxi still hadn't left the hotel.

"You keep watching, I'm going to the bathroom," she said, glancing at her cousin.

"Alright, I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" said the youth at the station.

His family treats his cousin, who earns hundreds of thousands a year despite her young age, like a lucky star, and he is no exception.

He rested his elbows on the hood, greeting everyone who passed by enthusiastically, especially attractive young women, at which point his face lit up with delight…

Because of the car, the young man noticed that everyone seemed to look at him with more respect today.

He was completely unaware that his demeanor and the car were completely mismatched, and most people looked at him as if he were an idiot—all of this was just his imagination.

Such people may seem abstract, but their underlying logic is actually self-consistent.

If he could read the atmosphere and the eyes, he wouldn't dress like that to go out.

……

Xue Rui and Lin Ruoxi came out of the hotel and looked for the car that Gu Muxue had given them in the parking lot.

Lin Ruoxi immediately recognized the two car license plates.

A Jetta, and her Range Rover.

She immediately went to check her car and found no one inside.

Xue Rui, holding the keys, stood in front of the Porsche not far away, staring at the blond-haired youth with a strange expression.

The blond-haired youth felt a surge of satisfaction when he noticed someone his age watching him. He patted the hood of the car, took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and struck a serious pose.

Xue Rui frowned as he looked at him, wondering if this kid thought he was handsome.

"Dude, your car is really cool."

Xue Rui decided to play along with the young man's pretentious act.

Then, when the other party is at their most triumphant, press the car key.

"Porsche Cayenne, 4.8-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine, 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4.1 seconds..."

Xue Rui looked at him strangely. "Did I ask you that?"
Lin Ruoxi, unable to find Yu Minlan, decided to first check out the car Gu Muxue had given her.

Who is Xue Rui chatting with?

Curious, she walked around to the side of the car, exchanged a glance with the blond-haired youth, and cautiously moved towards Xue Rui.

Xue Rui once said that people dressed like that are not good people.

The blond-haired youth's eyes lit up when he saw Lin Ruoxi's appearance.

Xue Rui's lips twitched. Young men like to show off in front of beautiful women, so he didn't press the car key, waiting for the young man to finish introducing Lin Ruoxi before pressing it.

After all, he wasn't very interested in cars, but the little girl was.

These young people are interesting; they know nothing about books, but they know the specifications of their favorite cars better than they know their own ID numbers.

"XiXi, compliment this car on its beauty," Xue Rui whispered.

"Hmm." Lin Ruoxi was taken aback. She didn't understand why Xue Rui said that, but she just had to obey.

So Lin Ruoxi said stiffly, "This car is so beautiful."

"Beautiful lady, I have to tell you about this..." (End of Chapter)