Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

Lin Ruoxi frowned and fell into deep thought.

Lin Ruoxi had seen the swaying car before; she had occasionally encountered it on her way home from school during high school, mostly after evening self-study.

Xue Rui had warned her not to get close to such cars, otherwise it would offend her eyes.

However, Lin Ruoxi was always a curious person. Although she didn't dare to directly violate the rules Xue Rui had set for her, she still had the courage to search online.

Therefore, Lin Ruoxi could roughly guess what had happened in the car.

She instinctively took a few steps back and moved to a place where the streetlights couldn't reach.

Lin Ruoxi stared blankly in the direction of the car, then slowly squatted down on the ground.

Her heart ached so much that she couldn't stand up.

"why?"

Lin Ruoxi muttered to herself, tears streaming down her face.

They'd been living together for a while now, and this kind of thing happened every now and then; both she and Gu Muxue were well aware of it…

It was just a matter of moving from Gu Muxue's room to the car; there was no difference.

Lin Ruoxi didn't understand why she was so sad, and even a little angry.

In fact, the same thing can evoke different feelings in different environments.

For example, studying in a library is more efficient;
I can't sleep soundly in an unfamiliar bed;

Or they might leave their perfectly good bed untouched and drive off in search of thrills...

Lin Ruoxi was upset because the car was a closed environment, and her car was a closed environment unique to Xue Rui.

At least in Lin Ruoxi's heart, that place was her territory, and now she was locked out.

It's easier to understand why they're angry. Anyone would be upset if their own territory was invaded.

Lin Ruoxi lowered her head and squatted there blankly for a while, occasionally glancing up in the direction of the car.

……

Around the corner not far away, Xue Jianfeng peeked out furtively, looking uneasily in the direction where Lin Ruoxi had crouched down.

Not long after Lin Ruoxi left, Xue Jianfeng noticed a group of people passing by the door. Fearing that Lin Ruoxi might encounter drunkards on the way, he quietly followed them.

After all, Lin Ruoxi is one of his "future daughters-in-law," and he absolutely cannot allow anything to happen to her.

The horizon was pitch black. Lin Ruoxi crouched in the shadows, while Xue Rui parked the car at the border between the two villages. There were no streetlights there, and only a blurry outline of a vehicle could be vaguely seen.

There was no moon in the sky on New Year's Eve, but the occasional fireworks that rose into the sky allowed Xue Jianfeng to briefly see the car.

He stared at it for a while and guessed what Xue Rui was doing.

Xue Jianfeng was surprised and remarked that young people are indeed full of passion.

Surprised, he looked at Lin Ruoxi's lonely figure and felt a chill run down his spine.

Watching your beloved being intimate with another girl is something no one could tolerate, right?
Especially... on Lin Ruoxi's birthday.

On her birthday, he asked Lin Ruoxi why she was unhappy.

Lin Ruoxi's answer was: My birthday is also the anniversary of my mother's death.

Actually, Lin Ruoxi didn't want to disrupt everyone's New Year's atmosphere because of her birthday, so she came up with a convenient excuse, but Xue Jianfeng was unaware of this.

"Xiao Rui, you're really asking for trouble! You've stepped on every landmine!" Xue Jianfeng cursed inwardly.

Although he didn't have much contact with Lin Ruoxi, he knew very well that Lin Ruoxi was stronger than anyone else at heart.

Most women cook just to get by; how many housewives are willing to delve into culinary skills?

But Lin Ruoxi knows how to use a flower knife...

If you take a meal this seriously, what would you do if your lover betrayed you...?

Just thinking about it made Xue Jianfeng break out in a cold sweat.

What is Lin Ruoxi doing right now? Is she squatting by the roadside crying?

"No, that's not right." Xue Jianfeng thought it wasn't that simple.

Are you looking for a suitable weapon?

After all, the roadsides in rural areas are mostly covered with gravel and bricks.

"broken!"

Xue Jianfeng inwardly cried out that something was wrong.

He stared intently at Lin Ruoxi's figure, preparing to dissuade her from taking action if she did.

All three children are so good, we absolutely can't let anything happen to them...

After an unknown amount of time, Xue Jianfeng still hadn't seen Lin Ruoxi make a move, but his own hands were getting too cold, so he put them inside his sleeves to warm them up.

He didn't stop until he saw Lin Ruoxi slowly stand up, and then he heard the sound of bricks hitting the ground not far away.

"Bang!"

"Mmm~" Lin Ruoxi covered her mouth, trying not to make a sound.

Because I had been squatting for too long, my legs were numb. While walking, I accidentally kicked a brick into the sewer, making a screeching sound.

Unexpectedly, Lin Ruoxi didn't have time to think and turned to run back.

"We can't let Rui see this, it will embarrass him."

With this mindset in mind, Lin Ruoxi ran faster and faster.

Xue Jianfeng, huddled in the corner, was visibly shocked. A thought suddenly flashed through his mind:
Coming for me?

Xue Jianfeng fled in a panic, his hands not having time to get out of his pockets, and he ran furtively.

Lin Ruoxi walked to the intersection and vaguely saw a dark figure crouching down, which quickly flashed past.

A few minutes later, Xue Jianfeng ran into the yard, panting, his breath coming out thick white mist, and his sleeves were covered in dust.

Grandpa, who came out to get water, saw his son's behavior and scolded him in annoyance:
"What's all the fuss about? Have the Japanese invaded the village?"

Hearing the sound, Xue Yao peeked out from the door. At this moment, Xue Yao had a black face mask on, a toothbrush in her mouth, white foam around her mouth, and her black hair hanging down on both sides.

"I!"

Xue Jianfeng was startled, but he swallowed the other word when facing his daughter.

"Yaoyao, what's wrong with you looking like this in the middle of the night? Are you bored or something?"

Xue Jianfeng cursed in annoyance.

"Dad, I'm going to scare my brother. Call me when he gets back."

Xue Yao laughed and pulled her head back in.

Xue Jianfeng hurriedly dusted himself off, lit a cigarette, and stared intently at the door.

"Cough cough~"

He had just finished strenuous activity, and when he took a puff of smoke, he almost choked and vomited.

After waiting for two minutes, Lin Ruoxi walked into the courtyard with her head drooping and looking listless.

Xue Jianfeng took a deep drag on his cigarette and looked intently at Lin Ruoxi.

He clearly heard the sound of the bricks hitting the ground; perhaps Lin Ruoxi had maintained her composure at the last moment.

If that's the case, then there's a high probability that she'll have to complain to her father.

Now, he is waiting for Lin Ruoxi to speak.

Lin Ruoxi glanced at Xue Jianfeng, then timidly lowered her head.

Uncle Xue is looking at me like that, he must be here to ask Xue Rui when he's coming home.

"He...he'll be back in a little while."

"Okay, I understand." Xue Jianfeng nodded, his heart sinking even further.

Women generally like to vent their emotions. If a woman is unwilling to vent her emotions, it means she is heartbroken.

"Xixi, do you and Xiaorui usually argue?"

Xue Jianfeng subtly inquired, wanting to gauge Lin Ruoxi's attitude towards handling conflicts based on their usual interactions.

"We won't argue," Lin Ruoxi shook her head repeatedly.

Xue Jianfeng sighed and said softly:

"Xixi, if you feel wronged, you should speak up. Don't keep it to yourself. Your uncle and aunt will stand up for you."

Even the best "model couples" have a period of adjustment. The fact that they never argue suggests only one possibility: one of them has been suffering long-term resentment. Xue Jianfeng believes there's no need to speculate; the one suffering must be Lin Ruoxi.

"I'm not wronged."

Lin Ruoxi tidied her hair, picked up the broom leaning against the corner of the wall, and bent down to sweep the firecracker paper in the yard.

"Don't sweep anymore. We'll set off a string of firecrackers before dawn, and the ground will still get dirty," Xue Jianfeng advised.

Lin Ruoxi paused, remembering that her home had never been the site of firecrackers.

According to the customs of Hedong, firecrackers cannot be set off for three years after the death of a relative. Lin Ruoxi had no recollection of the successive deaths of her relatives.

But Lin Ruoxi had already swept halfway and was unwilling to give up halfway. She smiled politely at Xue Jianfeng:
"Uncle, it's clean now."

Lin Ruoxi hopes that when Xue Rui returns, he will see a clean and tidy home.

Xue Jianfeng's lips trembled slightly. The calmer a person appears on the surface after experiencing a major blow, the more it proves that they have made a terrible decision inside.

What does it mean to say that it's good to be clean now?

It's like you're saying we won't see tomorrow's sunrise...

No, I only have one son!

Big Yellow, carrying a winnowing basket in its mouth and wagging its tail, walked up to Lin Ruoxi, dropped the basket with a "clatter," and its tail wagged rapidly.

Lin Ruoxi bent down, smiled, and patted Da Huang's head, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes.

Lin Ruoxi felt unworthy to be Dahuang's owner. She couldn't help but focus all her emotions on Xue Rui and had no intention of playing with Dahuang.

Dogs also have emotions; if they don't receive care for a long time, they can become depressed.

Speaking of which, Xue Yao cherishes Da Huang the most, taking Da Huang out for walks for several hours every day.

"Dahuang, why don't you stay with Yaoyao from now on, okay?"

You'll be much happier with Xue Yao than with me.

"Ah woo~"

Big Yellow whimpered a few times and lay down on the ground, exposing its belly.

"Tsk."

Xue Jianfeng paced back and forth nervously. Knowing the whole story, he couldn't sleep at all. Every move Lin Ruoxi made seemed to him like she was "making arrangements for her death."

He secretly called Xue Rui, telling him not to go home and to run as far away as possible.

……

Inside the Porsche.

"Give me back my socks!"

Gu Muxue leaned to one side, trying to snatch the socks from Xue Rui's hands, causing the car to sway and rock.

Xue Rui held up two little white socks high, pinched the little girl's cheek with one hand, and slowly said:

"The lace on the two socks is different; it's obvious they were worn incorrectly."

Gu Muxue's face flushed. She had been tickling Xue Rui, and the two had been playing around in the car for a while. Who knew Xue Rui had such sharp eyes...

"In such a hurry to leave? Did you really want to see me that much?"

Xue Rui blinked. He had finally managed to make the little girl look bad, even though he paid a heavy price and got kicked a lot, but he felt it was worth it.

"Nonsense...that's how it's always been. It's called asymmetrical beauty..."

"Hmm... calling them the wrong socks is a new trend, it's normal that you don't know."

"I'll dress like this from now on, is that not allowed?"

Gu Muxue said confidently.

Xue Rui's lips twitched as he listened. The little girl would rather change her outfit than admit that she wore the wrong socks.

"Mu Xue, your skin is half as thick as mine."

Xue Rui gave Gu Muxue a thumbs up.

"Hmph, at most one percent," Gu Muxue grumbled.

Suddenly, Gu Muxue noticed a light shining through Xue Rui's clothes, and she skillfully took out her phone from inside his clothes.

"Xiao Rui, go back quickly, your aunt and uncle will worry."

Gu Muxue's tone became serious as she handed the phone to Xue Rui, gesturing for him to take it.

Xue Rui glanced at the caller ID and hung up the phone.

"Xiao Rui? Aren't you going to answer?" Gu Muxue asked in surprise.

"We're almost home. Answering the phone now would just get you yelled at for no reason. Let me take you home first."

As Xue Rui spoke, he waved the socks in front of Gu Muxue's eyes, and when Gu Muxue reached for them, he quickly stuffed them into his pocket.

"Hmph! A pair of stinky socks, take them if you like."

Gu Muxue glared fiercely at Xue Rui.

"Mu Xue, what nonsense are you talking about?" Xue Rui retorted loudly.

Gu Muxue was startled. Before she could react, she heard a sly laugh: "It smells good."

Gu Muxue gritted her teeth: "Xiao Rui, I misspoke before. I only have one ten-thousandth the shamelessness of you, no... one hundred-millionth..."

……

In front of Xue Rui's house.

Lin Ruoxi stood at the door, staring blankly in the direction of the village entrance. Whenever there was a car headlight, a light would appear in Lin Ruoxi's eyes, and she would unconsciously stand on tiptoe.

Xue Jianfeng was shivering from the cold, but he didn't dare go back inside.

The television in the living room was still blasting loudly, and the music drifted through the curtains into the yard.
Unforgettable tonight, unforgettable tonight~
No matter where you are or where you are at the ends of the earth

Farewell tonight, farewell tonight

Whether new friends or old acquaintances

Let's meet again next spring
……

The lyrics that used to express family joy now sound chilling to Xue Jianfeng today!
If things continue like this, will his son even have a next year?

He's pretty much figured it out now.

Lin Ruoxi's love for Xue Rui was both deep and intense.

They probably went there with the idea of ​​dying together with each other.

"Uncle, I'll wait for him. You should go in and rest first," Lin Ruoxi gently advised.

"I'm not sleepy, I'll wait with you." Xue Jianfeng shook his head abruptly, picked up his broom, and walked past Lin Ruoxi.

"Uncle, where do you need to sweep? I'll sweep for you."

Lin Ruoxi was about to take the broom when she spoke.

Xue Jianfeng did not answer; he vaguely saw a car headlight slowly drive into the village.

Lin Ruoxi saw it too, and a look of joy flashed in her eyes as she nervously clenched her small hands.

Xue Jianfeng caught a glimpse of Lin Ruoxi's subtle movement out of the corner of his eye, and he tightened his grip on the broom in his hand.

Xue Rui got out of the car and saw Lin Ruoxi's figure in the distance. He felt a little guilty.

They said they were going out for a bit, but they haven't come back for so long.

To put it simply, I went out for a stroll for a few hours.

To put it more broadly, it means he went out in the Year of the Horse and didn't return until the Year of the Sheep...

Rounding up, it's roughly equivalent to a whole year disappearing.

However, Xue Rui was certain that the little girl wouldn't ask.

He had just seen two people and a dog, but now there was only one person and a dog left?

"Xixi, I saw my dad at the door just now, where is he?" Xue Rui asked curiously.

Lin Ruoxi opened her eyes and searched around before finding Xue Jianfeng's figure behind Xue Rui.

Xue Jianfeng's face was gloomy, and he raised the broom in his hand high.

Lin Ruoxi rushed forward in one stride, her expression panicked, and said:
"Quick...come here quickly!" (End of Chapter)