Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

"Would you like to come in and have a seat? My aunt isn't home." Xue Rui gestured for him to come in.

"No." Qiu Mengze shook his head blankly.

"What are you looking at?"

Xue Rui followed Qiu Mengze's gaze and saw that the curtains in his room were tightly closed.

"Xue Rui, there's something I'm not sure if I should say."

Qiu Mengze looked conflicted. He suspected that Xue Rui's house was haunted, but he didn't know how to bring it up.

"Then don't talk about it."

Xue Rui turned and walked into the courtyard. He had no mood to chat with Qiu Mengze. His priority was to send Lin Ruoxi away.

Going upstairs again, Xue Rui stood at the door without going in, quietly listening to the conversation inside.

"Sister-in-law, be careful. My brother's classmate is a pervert. He's been staring at the window the whole time."

"Yaoyao, you've misunderstood," Gu Muxue said with a smile.

"It's true, he often loiters around my front door, peeking furtively into the yard."

Xue Rui was speechless. Because Qiu Mengze was timid, he didn't dare to go into his house alone, for fear of running into Xue Xiaying, his high school homeroom teacher.

It was Qiu Mengze's bad luck that, because he got too close to Xue Rui, he was labeled as "special attention" by Xue Xiaying. When she beat him, she treated him like her own child, leaving Qiu Mengze with a psychological scar.

"It fits you quite well."

"Hmm, it's just that my chest feels a little tight."

"Sister-in-law, are you trying to be mean?"

That's not what I meant...

“Take Dahuang out. I usually walk my dog ​​around this time, so no one will suspect you.”

"Okay, thank you, Yao Yao. We'll be going now."

……

The sound grew closer until the door opened.

Xue Rui glanced at her and saw that Lin Ruoxi had changed into Xue Yao's clothes and put the hat on her head. Perhaps because the clothes were a bit tight, Lin Ruoxi was hunched over.

"Let's go."

Xue Rui blinked and took the heavy schoolbag from Lin Ruoxi's hands.

As I passed through the living room, I heard my grandfather's nagging voice behind me: "Yaoyao, stand up straight, don't hunch your back."

"Did you hear me? Stand up straight."

Xue Rui smiled, patted Lin Ruoxi's shoulder, and pushed her to walk outside.

It was a close call, and no one noticed.

Xue Rui had to admit that Xue Yao was quite clever.

However, Lin Ruoxi hadn't walked more than a few steps when she lowered her head and snuggled into Xue Rui's arms again.

Lin Ruoxi saw Xue Xiaying and Qiu Mengze chatting at the door and didn't know what to do for a moment.

"Just pretend you didn't see it," Xue Rui comforted her.

Lin Ruoxi nodded obediently, took Da Huang's hand, and walked quickly past the two of them.

"Yaoyao, going to walk the dog again?" Xue Xiaying asked casually.

Qiu Mengze smiled with relief, thinking that Xue Rui had finally come out. He said, "Me too..."

"Aunt, I'll take them both out for a walk. You and Mengze can chat slowly."

Xue Rui quickly interrupted, as he didn't want Qiu Mengze to go with him.

Qiu Mengze was grinding his teeth so hard he almost broke them, thinking that Xue Rui must have done it on purpose.

Do you really think I want to be a third wheel?
I mean, I need your help!

"Okay, go ahead." Xue Xiaying waved with a smile, then turned back to continue chatting with Qiu Mengze.
"Mengze, did you have a girlfriend when you went to college?"

"No, no," Qiu Mengze retorted instinctively.

"You've already graduated, what's there to be nervous about? Of course you can date in college, but you can't neglect your studies. No matter what your major is, it's best to get as many certifications as possible..."

"Okay, teacher, I've got it."

After receiving all the instructions, Qiu Mengze turned to leave.

Suddenly, the curtain in his peripheral vision moved again, which caught his attention.

Through the gap in the curtains in Xue Rui's room, a pair of eyes gleamed with a faint light.

Xue Yao hid in Xue Rui's room, wondering if her plan had been executed perfectly. But then she noticed Qiu Mengze staring at her window again, and Xue Yao glared back fiercely.

Qiu Mengze was instantly jolted awake. His suspicions were not unfounded; there really was something evil in Xue Rui's house!

In an instant, Qiu Mengze recalled many terrifying stories about rural areas, and a chill ran down his spine.

He ran all the way back to his grandmother's house and told the elders in the family about his discovery.

"How about this, I'll go and talk to Old Xue and ask him to hire a shaman."

The old lady got up unsteadily and walked slowly toward Xue Rui's house.

……

At the same time, Xue Rui had already reached the village entrance, and all three of them exhaled white mist from their mouths and noses.

Because of her nervousness, Lin Ruoxi practically ran alongside Da Huang, causing Xue Rui and Gu Muxue to also run.

But after leaving the village, Lin Ruoxi walked very slowly, waiting for Xue Rui to catch up.

Lin Ruoxi glanced back every now and then, and seeing Xue Rui still behind her, she felt much more at ease.

But she walked slowly for a long time, and Xue Rui and Gu Muxue seemed to be deliberately keeping their distance from her, never catching up.

Indeed, this was the case. Xue Rui and Gu Muxue intentionally kept their distance from Lin Ruoxi, whispering to each other behind her back.

"Xiao Rui, you've had a lot of fun while I was away, haven't you?" Gu Muxue said sarcastically.

"How could that be? Mu Xue, you have no idea how much I've suffered without you. I think about when you'll come back every single moment..."

Xue Rui spoke with heartfelt sincerity.

When he was alone with Lin Ruoxi, he had no right to privacy whatsoever; Lin Ruoxi arranged everything perfectly for him, from his food and clothing to his lodging and transportation.

When I was at my maternal grandmother's house, even my clothes were confiscated, which made it impossible for me to get out of bed on the kang (a heated brick bed).

Once Gu Muxue left, Lin Ruoxi's "desire for control" reached its peak, a case of "when the tiger is not at home, the monkey becomes king."

Xue Rui didn't not want to be that "tiger," but Lin Ruoxi had already grasped his weakness; all she had to do was act cute and roll around on the ground to soften his heart.

This tactic is useless against Gu Muxue, so only Gu Muxue can act as the balancer in their relationship.

"Hehe." Gu Muxue's eyes were full of smiles. She never knew that Xue Rui relied on her so much.

"Mu Xue, I really can't live without you." Xue Rui pulled Gu Mu Xue into his arms and gently rubbed his hair against hers.

"Xiao Rui, let's slow down a bit and see how slow Ruoxi can walk," Gu Muxue whispered.

Xue Rui nodded with a mischievous grin, his steps faltering.

Lin Ruoxi felt a lump in her throat. She didn't know why, but she saw Xue Rui and Gu Muxue hugging each other.

It seems she's been abandoned...

Lin Ruoxi was only sad for a short while. She felt it was her own fault, that she had moved too fast.

She turned around, jogged a few steps back to Xue Rui's side, and without saying a word, took Xue Rui's other arm.

Gu Muxue looked dazed, and she subconsciously let go of Xue Rui's hand.

When three people hold hands, they are always viewed with prejudice.

"Mu Xue, there's no one on the road."

Xue Rui gripped Gu Muxue's wrist tightly, gesturing for her to look ahead.

Lin Ruoxi pulled her hat brim down: "Just... say I'm the younger sister."

The two men's words put Gu Muxue at ease. She gently took Xue Rui's arm and looked around nervously.

Xue Rui felt a surge of secret pleasure; it was rare for the two of them to obediently support him.

However, after walking for a short while, they encountered a middle-aged man carrying a hoe. The man had a cigarette in his mouth and stared intently at the three of them.

“I…I’m his sister,” Lin Ruoxi explained crisply.

The man paused, cigarette ash falling softly, and muttered to himself:

“I didn’t ask about this little girl.” “Xixi, you might as well not have said anything.”

Xue Rui's tone was quite helpless; Lin Ruoxi's words were practically a case of protesting too much.

Originally, the person hadn't thought much of it, but your mention of it has made people start to speculate.

"Hmm, how should I say it?" Lin Ruoxi asked, puzzled.

Xue Rui thought for a moment, then gently nudged Gu Muxue, who was standing to the side, implying that Gu Muxue should teach Lin Ruoxi.

Gu Muxue stomped on Xue Rui's toes to vent her dissatisfaction.

Your girlfriend, you want me to teach her?
Xue Rui shamelessly said, "Mu Xue, isn't this just showing how smart you are?"

Gu Muxue smiled sweetly, feeling a little smug. Since Xue Rui had chosen to rely on her, she had to take on this responsibility.

Gu Muxue raised her head and asked in a clear voice, "Brother, what are we having for dinner?"

Xue Rui turned his face and whispered in Gu Muxue's ear, "I'll eat you."

"Bastard." Gu Muxue's curse was weak and feeble.

Xue Rui seemed to be her natural nemesis; he could make her blush with just a few words.

"I understand."

Lin Ruoxi nodded belatedly, indicating that she had learned something and that she should try to leave an impression on others from the side.

"Brother... Brother..." Lin Ruoxi stammered.

"What's wrong, my stuttering sister?" Xue Rui teased.

"I can't learn it," Lin Ruoxi said softly.

Knowing something is one thing, being able to do it is another.

Lin Ruoxi really lacked confidence in learning to lie.

……

From the village entrance to where the car was parked, it was only about 300 meters, but Xue Rui and his group walked for a full half hour and still hadn't reached their destination.

The three of them would chat for a long time over just a cat, with Lin Ruoxi usually initiating the conversation.

Xue Rui and Gu Muxue knew perfectly well that Lin Ruoxi was stalling for time.

However, the two did not expose Lin Ruoxi's thoughts, but instead cooperated by slowing down their pace.

“We’re here, it’s right there,” Xue Rui said.

No matter how much you delay, it won't take long to walk 300 meters.

"Yes, you should go back now." Lin Ruoxi's tone was filled with the sadness of parting.

Gu Muxue looked at Lin Ruoxi's dejected figure and felt a sense of worry.

Without Xue Rui and her supervision, how would Lin Ruoxi fool herself?
"Xiao Rui, wait here for a moment."

Gu Muxue followed behind Lin Ruoxi.

"Mu Xue, what's wrong?" Lin Ruoxi asked, puzzled.

"Go to Chang'an as soon as possible after the New Year. Xiao Rui and I will go there early, no later than the tenth of the new year," Gu Muxue comforted her.

"Did Rui say that?"

Lin Ruoxi's eyes lit up instantly, a stark contrast to her previous reluctance to part.

“I said it,” Gu Muxue said with a smile.

Lin Ruoxi poured all her emotions into Xue Rui, and since Xue Rui chose to believe her, she should take care of both of their feelings.

She would make promises that Xue Rui wouldn't.

"Ok!"

Lin Ruoxi dismantled the tarpaulin much faster.

In Lin Ruoxi's mind, what Gu Muxue said was the same as what Xue Rui said; there was no difference between the two.

Because Xue Rui listens to Gu Muxue.

A short while later, Lin Ruoxi turned the car around and slowly stopped it on the side of the road. She jumped out of the driver's seat, hugged Xue Rui and kissed him deeply, then nestled in Xue Rui's arms and took a deep sniff.

Lin Ruoxi was about to leave, but Xue Rui was right in front of her, and she felt she should do something.

Xue Rui rubbed Lin Ruoxi's head with a helpless expression.

Every parting is like this.

Xue Rui really wanted to know what kind of image he had in Lin Ruoxi's mind.
How much must one love something to go to this extent?

"The old lady has been waiting for you at home for days. If you don't go back soon, she'll think I've kidnapped you," Xue Rui joked.

"Well, you've just kidnapped me. I'll go wherever you tell me to go," Lin Ruoxi said with a smile.

Xue Rui carried Lin Ruoxi, swaying as he walked to the car. He reached out and opened the car door, shoved Lin Ruoxi into the driver's seat, and then stuck his head in to help her fasten her seatbelt.

"It's getting dark, be careful on the road, and call me when you get home to let me know you're safe."

Xue Rui left a message and gently closed the car door.

He was afraid that Lin Ruoxi would change her mind again...

"Okay, wait for my call."

Lin Ruoxi rolled down the car window and smiled as she gestured to Xue Rui as if she were making a phone call.

Xue Rui blinked and made way for the car.

The car slowly started moving, and Big Yellow followed closely behind, chasing after it into the distance.

Watching the Porsche and Big Yellow disappear around the corner of the alley, Xue Rui felt a sense of relief, but also a sense of loss and a little worry.

Xue Rui couldn't help but think of what Gu Muxue had said earlier: "What should we eat tonight?"

What will Lin Ruoxi eat tonight?

Just eat something with no nutritional value to get by?

Having been reborn, Xue Rui clearly understands why his body collapsed in his previous life.

A major reason is the lack of a family.

In his previous life, he was also a good cook and had excellent culinary skills.

But he had no motivation to cook, nor any reason to maintain good lifestyle habits.

As for eating out? I have even less motivation...

You can't just go eat hot pot alone, can you?
Living alone can easily lead to decadence.

Xue Rui knew very well that Lin Ruoxi was the same kind of person as him.

To be precise, she is even more prone to depravity than him.

He lived aimlessly, while Lin Ruoxi devoted herself entirely to one person.

For example, Lin Ruoxi likes to cook because Xue Rui needs to eat.

"What, you're reluctant to part with it?"

Gu Muxue's voice interrupted Xue Rui's thoughts.

"I'm more worried," Xue Rui said honestly.

He turned to look at Gu Muxue and gave her a relieved smile.

Gu Muxue is still the most reassuring.

Xue Rui's observation of his relationship with Lin Ruoxi seems somewhat distorted.

Gu Muxue poked Xue Rui's nose and complained, "Serves you right for being a womanizer. Now look what you've done, you're all entangled with her, aren't you?"

"I had no choice, Lord Gu, please be understanding. I know you are the most magnanimous..." Xue Rui said shamelessly.

"Don't worry, I promised her that we'll return to Chang'an on the tenth of the month, and she'll be able to see you again in a week at most," Gu Muxue said with a smile.

“No wonder she didn’t cry today…” Xue Rui murmured.

Xue Rui thought Lin Ruoxi was just putting on a brave face, but it turned out that Gu Muxue had been giving Lin Ruoxi a false hope and making her look forward to it.

Xue Rui hugged Gu Muxue tightly and said softly, "Thank you."

"Hmph~ Just tell me you can't live without me," Gu Muxue grumbled.

Xue Rui said sorrowfully, "Mu Xue, how can I live without you?"

"Damn it! You're making it sound like I'm dead!" (End of Chapter)