Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

"Xixi, you have to be down-to-earth and take it one step at a time," Xue Rui patiently advised.

Lin Ruoxi had a dream of making chips, and Xue Rui had always known about it.

If you ask when it started, it seems to have been in the electronics factory last year. The young girl had many creative designs, but they were ultimately abandoned because the price of chips was too high.

Since that incident, a seed of chip manufacturing has taken root and sprouted in Lin Ruoxi's heart.

"Yes, you need to eat your fill first so you'll have the energy to work." Lin Ruoxi handed over another shrimp.

Xue Rui glanced at his phone, which displayed the word "Friday." He suddenly remembered that he should go to Gu Muxue's place for dumplings today.

"Xi Xi, I'm full." Xue Rui put on gloves and prepared to stuff the remaining shrimp into Lin Ruoxi's mouth.

Lin Ruoxi said, her words slightly slurred, "Rui, starting tomorrow, you'll move to Mu Xue's place. I'll be staying at the company and won't be home often."

"Why?" Xue Rui's eyes widened.

"Hmm, I need to rewrite the existing architecture, distributed algorithms, um... gradient aggregation..."

Xue Rui's head was spinning from listening, and he interrupted, "Xi Xi, put it simply."

Lin Ruoxi paused for a moment, then looked up and said, "It's just... I never imagined there would be such a large GPU cluster, with 60TB of video memory, but the bandwidth isn't enough, so my algorithm still needs further optimization..."

Lin Ruoxi became more and more excited as she spoke, gesturing wildly like a child who had received a toy she had longed for.

Xue Rui rubbed Lin Ruoxi's head: "Xixi, have you never fought such a rich battle before?"

“Yes!” Lin Ruoxi nodded repeatedly, feeling that Xue Rui’s description was very apt.

"In terms of theoretical single-precision performance, it's already among the top ten supercomputers in the world. You're a domestic... no, no, a world-class computing power giant." Lin Ruoxi's eyes sparkled.

"Is it that amazing?"

Xue Rui tried hard to suppress the corners of his mouth, thinking to himself that the little girl had actually learned to flatter. All he had done was get her a "large computer," and she had received such outrageous praise.

"It's amazing, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a national-level strategic facility." Lin Ruoxi drew a huge circle with both hands.

"Alright, stop praising me, or I'll be strutting around like a madman." Xue Rui nodded, put away his phone, and prepared to go to Gu Muxue's house for dumplings.

Lin Ruoxi pouted, looking very aggrieved. She thought to herself that she hadn't said anything wrong, so why didn't Xue Rui believe her?

What Lin Ruoxi didn't know was that Xue Rui was always looking at 2015 from the perspective of 2024. He simply realized the future facilities in 2015, and he himself was unaware of what extraordinary things he had done.

Lin Ruoxi felt it was necessary to promote Xue Rui in academic circles. Many disciplines require computing power, but unfortunately, the laboratory configurations in universities are too low. A project often needs to run for several weeks or even several months to verify, and there is no guarantee that it can be put on the waiting list.

With Xue Rui's computing power, the research speed can be increased by dozens of times, and she wants to bring more business to Xue Rui.

After leaving the restaurant, the two drove to Gu Muxue's house. Suddenly, Xue Rui's phone rang. It was a call from Teng Wenbo.

"Mr. Xue, my old classmate is returning to China next week and is taking her mother to the United States for medical treatment."

Teng Wenbo's voice came through the phone.

"Teacher Teng, please wait a moment." Xue Rui covered the microphone of his phone and turned his head to look in Lin Ruoxi's direction:
"XiXi, what is the purpose of Nvidia establishing a joint laboratory with us?"

Xue Rui always felt that capital wasn't so kind, and that Nvidia must also want something from him.

"Well, they'll provide us with some hardware technical support, and then see what projects we're running, how much performance we can optimize, and provide development direction for their next-generation chips," Lin Ruoxi explained.

"So, they're also monitoring us to some extent?" Xue Rui asked rhetorically.

“Yes, so in my opinion, it’s better not to have a joint laboratory,” Lin Ruoxi explained.

"Then do we need talent in GPU architecture?" Xue Rui countered.

Although Xue Rui lacked ability, his greatest strength was that he listened to advice.

A good boss should let professionals do what they are good at, and the boss himself should only provide talent and financial support.

"Yes, we can optimize node performance and save memory overhead." Lin Ruoxi nodded decisively.

"Okay." Xue Rui put the phone to his ear: "Teacher Teng, give me his home address."

"Hmm? What are you planning to do?" Teng Wenbo asked in surprise.

"The elderly are so old, traveling abroad for medical treatment is too much of a hassle and not good for their health," Xue Rui said with a grin.

"I also tried to persuade him in the same way. He thought about it for a few days, but in the end he still didn't agree. He probably felt that he couldn't repay the favor," Teng Wenbo said truthfully.

"It's good that you've thought about it." Xue Rui chuckled. Having a weakness makes things much easier.

Teng Wenbo remained silent for a long time before smiling with relief: "I understand. I'll call him and let him know."

"It's evening in the US, so let's not disturb their sleep. Just give me their address," Xue Rui said, having an idea.

"Okay, I'll text you."

After hanging up the phone, Xue Rui quickly received an address on his phone.

He checked his phone's navigation and saw that it was more than a thousand kilometers away from Chang'an.

Xue Rui couldn't help but gasp. He now understood why the other party wanted to go to the United States for medical treatment. The other party didn't have many resources in China, and the cost of traveling back and forth was too high, so it was better to take them directly to the United States.

But as children, who would want their elderly parents to suffer more?

"Xixi, I need to go out for two days."

Xue Rui immediately contacted Yang Xing and sent him the address.

A short while later, a shocked voice came from the other end of the phone: "What? You're going to use a Maybach for long-distance driving?"

Xue Rui said unhurriedly, "You should pack your bags now. It would be best to hire a few more people and rent a few cars to go there."

"President Xue, what exactly are you trying to do?" Yang Xing asked incredulously.

"I need to pick up someone very important. I have to leave tonight." Xue Rui hung up the phone and started contacting his maternal uncle back home.

He will use all available resources to firmly grasp the weakness of talent.

Lin Ruoxi tilted her head: "Rui, where are you going?"

“Hire someone from our company, otherwise I can’t handle such a big computer. It’s a graphics card that costs thousands of dollars, and I don’t even know what operating system to install on it,” Xue Rui said, pinching his brow.

An hour later, at Gu Muxue's home.

Gu Muxue served Lin Ruoxi a bowl of dumplings. For the first time in a month, the three of them ate at the same table.

This made Gu Muxue feel that something was wrong; Xue Rui must have something to say.

"Xiao Rui, what do you want to say?" Gu Muxue asked softly.

"I need to recruit someone; his mother has recently fallen ill, and this is an opportunity I can't miss..."

After explaining a few things, Xue Rui ate dumplings while carefully studying the route. He wanted to make thorough preparations to give the old lady the highest level of treatment.

Gu Muxue nodded and called Yang Xing.

"I've arranged several cars and already contacted Uncle Yang."

Xue Rui had no idea what Gu Muxue was planning.

Could it be that they don't want him to go? Are they sending Yang Xing alone instead?

"I have to go; it's a matter of attitude," Xue Rui said earnestly.

Gu Muxue smiled slightly and said into the phone, "Uncle Yang, we need to pick up an elderly person. It would be best to bring a motorhome, a caregiver, a nanny, and a cook..."

Xue Rui looked surprised, thinking that Gu Muxue did not intend to stop him, but just felt that his preparations were not comprehensive enough.

"It's the weekend, I'll go with you." Gu Muxue put down her chopsticks and went back to her room to pack her things. Lin Ruoxi watched Gu Muxue's back with envy in her eyes. She also wanted to go with Xue Rui, but she had too many things to do lately. She had to modify the structure and supervise the construction at the school.

Lin Ruoxi stuffed several dumplings into her mouth in one go, then clapped her hands, stood up, and said indistinctly, "I'll go pack your luggage too."

Inside Gu Muxue's room.

Without hesitation, Lin Ruoxi opened the closet and began selecting clothes for Xue Rui based on the weather at his destination.

Gu Muxue glanced at Lin Ruoxi. In the month since the start of the semester, she and Lin Ruoxi had hardly had any contact. They only occasionally talked about Xue Rui's schedule.

With fewer and fewer things in common, Gu Muxue couldn't help but worry about how long her friendship with Lin Ruoxi could last.

"Mu Xue, bring moisturizer too, the weather there is quite dry," Lin Ruoxi reminded her.

Gu Muxue snapped out of her daze and exchanged a glance with Lin Ruoxi. She could see no hostility in Lin Ruoxi's eyes, only concern for Xue Rui.

"Okay." Gu Muxue nodded and smiled, taking a bottle of moisturizing cream from the dressing table.

Then silence fell over the room again.

Gu Muxue wanted to find something to talk about, but Lin Ruoxi had already left student life behind, and the only thing she and Lin Ruoxi could talk about was Xue Rui.

Gu Muxue pondered for a long time: "His birthday is coming soon, what are your plans for it?"

Lin Ruoxi turned around blankly. In previous years, she would cook a meal for Xue Rui.

But this year's birthday is special...

How should we celebrate the birthdays of three people?

Lin Ruoxi tiptoed to the door and gently locked it.

"Mu Xue, do you have any plans?" Lin Ruoxi asked expectantly.

She knew herself to be a boring woman who did nothing but cook and bring Xue Rui water to wash his feet.

Gu Muxue subconsciously looked away, thinking that Lin Ruoxi really didn't treat her like an outsider, and immediately dumped the responsibility on her as soon as she opened her mouth.

However… she didn’t dislike this feeling.

Gu Muxue asked, "Is there anything he likes? Like computers or something?"

Although she had lived with Xue Rui for a long time, Gu Muxue discovered that Xue Rui didn't have any particular hobbies—except for playing video games.

However, Gu Muxue didn't know much about digital 3C products. She knew that Lin Ruoxi was an "expert," and perhaps Lin Ruoxi could give her some advice.

However, Lin Ruoxi's expression immediately fell: "I've bought him everything, there's nothing else I can buy."

Lin Ruoxi deeply regretted that she had given Xue Rui too much, leaving her with nothing left to give on his birthday.

"Me too." Gu Muxue shook her head helplessly.

Xue Rui's birthday stumped both of them.

After a moment of silence, Lin Ruoxi suddenly raised her head, her gaze wandering freely over Gu Muxue.

Gu Muxue instinctively covered her chest: "What...what are you thinking?"

Gu Muxue had a vague feeling that Lin Ruoxi seemed to have some "improper thoughts" about her.

"He likes you." Lin Ruoxi blinked her big, bright eyes.

Gu Muxue frowned. Lin Ruoxi had started spouting "nonsense literature" again.

Does Xue Rui even need to emphasize that he likes her?

"He likes you too." Gu Muxue tilted her head, not understanding the meaning behind Lin Ruoxi's words.

"Hmm, they're different."

Lin Ruoxi took Gu Muxue's arm, looked around, and then whispered in Gu Muxue's ear, "Muxue, do you... do you know about cosplay?"

"I've heard of it, what's wrong?" Gu Muxue's large, peach-blossom eyes were full of doubt.

She didn't understand what this had to do with Xue Rui's birthday.

"We can wear some of his favorite clothes, play roles and play with him. You would look great in a maid outfit..."

Lin Ruoxi's words caused Gu Muxue's cheeks to visibly flush red. She shook her head repeatedly and stammered, "I...I don't know how."

She understood what Lin Ruoxi meant: the two of them should work together to make Xue Rui happy for a day, but she just couldn't bring herself to do it.

"I can help you. I'll pick out clothes for you," Lin Ruoxi said with a smile in her eyes.

Gu Muxue had given her clothes before, and now she wanted to choose a beautiful outfit for Gu Muxue.

"Your legs are thinner than mine, you look better in white stockings..."

"Ruoxi, you...you shouldn't say anymore." Gu Muxue covered her eyes; she shouldn't have brought up this topic with Lin Ruoxi.

Her views on love are too different from Lin Ruoxi's.

Her relationship was based on mutual respect and equality between the two people.

Lin Ruoxi, however, was different. She was completely dependent on Xue Rui and regarded herself as Xue Rui's "private property".

Now, Lin Ruoxi is treating her like Xue Rui's possession, and she's going to dress her up carefully to please Xue Rui.

"Mu Xue, do you like this one?"

Lin Ruoxi held up her phone, and on the screen was a set of very revealing lingerie.

How explicit are they? Merchants are all very conscious of censoring them with mosaics.

“You can wear this underneath, it suits you very well,” Lin Ruoxi said excitedly.

Gu Muxue subconsciously looked away; she didn't want to talk about this with Lin Ruoxi anymore...

"I...I'm all packed. We'll talk when I get back."

Gu Muxue rushed out of the door, opened the French windows, and stood on the living room balcony to let the cold wind blow on her, trying to clear her chaotic mind as soon as possible.

"Mu Xue, why is your face so red?"

Xue Rui stood up and reached out to test the temperature on Gu Muxue's flushed face.

"It's so hot!" Xue Rui turned around quickly and said anxiously, "Xi Xi, quickly go find some fever reducer, Mu Xue has a fever."

"I don't have a fever!" Gu Muxue gritted her teeth and impatiently pushed Xue Rui's hand away.

"Then why are you blushing?"

Xue Rui looked at Lin Ruoxi, feeling that the problem lay with the little girl.

Xue Rui noticed it when Lin Ruoxi locked the door, but he didn't pay much attention, assuming the two girls were having a private chat.

But now it seems it's not that simple; Lin Ruoxi must have angered Gu Muxue.

"Mu Xue, don't take it to heart," Xue Rui whispered to comfort her, then turned around and said to Lin Ruoxi with a stern face, "Xi Xi, apologize."

"I'm sorry I was wrong."

Lin Ruoxi lowered her head and apologized without hesitation, but she didn't think she had done anything wrong. She then weakly asked, "Mu Xue, is it okay?"

"What, is that okay?"

Before Xue Rui could press further, Gu Muxue turned around and glared fiercely at Lin Ruoxi:
"You...you shut up! I agree." (End of Chapter)