Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

Hospital inpatient department.

"Sir, why are you getting an IV drip at the entrance?"

The nurse noticed that the patient was not lying properly in bed and scolded him in an unpleasant tone.

Who are the most difficult people to manage?

It's neither an elderly person nor a young person who doesn't know their own limitations.

People in their seventies and eighties are afraid of death; a few scare words will make them obedient.
Young people are generally receptive to advice and wouldn't do anything to embarrass them.

It is precisely these middle-aged men who always believe that they are in good health and do not need to be hospitalized;

Resisting treatment is considered relatively mild; some people are afraid of spending money and burdening their families, and they simply disappear in the blink of an eye!

This is tough on the people who do the work...

Grandpa Wu is showing signs of running away now, so she needs to keep a close eye on him.

"My wife is sleepy, let her lie down and sleep for a while, please don't disturb her," Grandpa Wu said in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, the nurse craned her neck and glanced into the ward. Sure enough, there was an elderly woman lying asleep in the hospital bed.

The nurse knew she couldn't persuade the old man, and thought it wasn't a serious illness, so sitting down to receive an IV drip wouldn't hurt.

"Then don't run around at the door. If you run out of medicine, remember to call out in the hallway and I'll come and change it for you," the nurse said helplessly, with a pitying expression.

The old man is a pitiful person; he's sick and still has to give up his hospital bed for his wife to sleep in.

What kind of henpecked husband is this? He's so old and still suffering like this.

……

At this moment, Xue Ruigang brought Wu Hongwei to the inpatient department.

As soon as he stepped onto the floor, Wu Hongwei wandered around like a headless fly, asking anyone in a white coat about his mother's whereabouts.

Xue Rui followed behind, speechless, thinking to himself, "Your mother didn't even register here, what can you possibly find out?"
Suddenly, Wu Hongwei's neck stiffened as he stared in one direction at the end of the stairs. He saw his father sitting by the door, still holding an IV drip in his hand. A nurse was standing in front of his father, and the two were talking about something. The nurse glanced into the room through the glass window and then showed a helpless and pitying expression.

"Grandma Jin is in the ward, but Grandpa Wu insists on sitting by the door to get his IV drip. I tried to stop him, but I couldn't," Xue Rui reminded him.

Although his goal was to keep Wu Hongwei here, Wu Hongwei made a series of blunders, and Xue Rui was very worried about whether Wu Hongwei's heart could take it.

Wu Hongwei's steps were stiff, as if he were carrying a mountain on his back, and he staggered with every step he took.

Dad is sitting at the door getting an injection. What's going on with Mom inside?
Judging from the nurse's helpless expression, it must be a very serious illness...

Grandpa Wu had already spotted Wu Hongwei. He moved his chair and sat right in the middle of the ward doorway.

"Dad, what's wrong with your health?"

"I'm fine, why did you come back? Didn't I tell you not to come back?" Grandpa Wu said irritably.

"What disease does my mother have?" Wu Hongwei's voice trembled uncontrollably.

"It's none of your business. Go back to America and make your big bucks. Then burn us plenty of paper money later." Grandpa Wu didn't even glance at Wu Hongwei, just muttered to himself.
"Are we at the age where we need to have our funeral photos taken?"

Xue Rui and Gu Muxue exchanged a glance, and both of them shrank back in unison. When they looked at Wu Hongwei again, their eyes couldn't help but show a hint of pity.

Grandpa Wu is too ruthless; every word he says is like a knife to the heart.

Xue Rui quickly winked at Grandpa Wu and mouthed silently, "Say your lines."

Grandpa Wu paused for a moment, pondering in his mind as he recalled the lines he had memorized.

"Your mother is fine. Go back and do your own thing. Don't bother us." Grandpa Wu said calmly.

Wu Hongwei clutched his chest. Through the glass, he saw his mother's figure huddled under the covers, but it seemed so distant.

But the memories of my childhood are still vivid. Back then, my mother was strong and capable. Every day after finishing her farm work, the first thing she did was cook for me when I came home from school.

His parents often faked illness to trick him into coming home, but this time they wouldn't let him stay no matter what, clearly they were hiding something very important from him.

Yes, he always reports good news and hides bad news when he's out in public, and his parents do the same.
She pretends to be sick when she's not, but when she's really sick, she's afraid of burdening him.

His parents gave him everything, but what did he give back?

In an instant, Wu Hongwei's eyes reddened, and he knelt down in front of Grandpa Wu with a thud.

Grandpa Wu looked astonished. This was the first time his son had ever knelt down, and he couldn't quite describe the feeling in his heart.

Relieved? Or moved?
Grandpa Wu rubbed his chin, feeling that he hadn't said something.

Oh, right, I'll shift the favor I owe Xue Rui onto Wu Hongwei.

Grandpa Wu patted Wu Hongwei on the shoulder: "Hongwei, we owe this to Xue Rui's help."

Upon hearing this, Wu Hongwei was taken aback at first, and then slowly turned his body around using both knees.

"Holy crap!" Xue Rui jumped up immediately and ran to hide behind Gu Muxue.

He can't afford to kneel like that.

"Xiao Rui!" Gu Muxue also looked flustered and kept hiding behind Xue Rui.

The two of them, one in front of the other, playfully dodged each other for about five or six meters.

"Grandpa, what are you doing?" Xue Rui felt a chill run down his spine and hurriedly ran over, grabbing Wu Hongwei's arm and trying to pull him up.

Gu Muxue was also helping out on the other side, and handed Wu Hongwei a pack of tissues.

Wu Hongwei wiped away his tears and said in a choked voice, "Dad, I'm not leaving again now that I'm back."

Grandpa Wu was astonished, and it took him a while to recover before he looked at Xue Rui with admiration.

No matter how they tried to persuade him, their son refused to come back from the United States. However, after Xue Rui took them out for a short trip, Wu Hongwei took the initiative to suggest that he stay in China.

“I submitted my resignation last night. I’ve saved up quite a bit of money over the years, enough to support you all in your retirement…”

Wu Hongwei spoke softly about his plans for the future: "I will stay in the village to take care of you from now on, and I won't go anywhere else."

"No way!" Grandpa Wu interrupted in a strong voice.

Wu Hongwei's eyes were unfocused. Wasn't this what his parents had always wanted?
“You’re not even forty yet, so young! How can you stay in the village forever? Won’t people gossip about you? You need to go out and find a job,” Grandpa Wu scolded.

Wu Hongwei opened his mouth, his expression becoming increasingly puzzled. He turned to Xue Rui and asked, "What does my dad mean?"

Xue Rui chuckled to himself, thinking that Wu Hongwei had been abroad for too long and didn't understand the thoughts of the village elders.

The elderly always hope that their children will be around, but it's best if they don't have to be around every day.

Grandpa Wu didn't want to control Wu Hongwei's life; what he really wanted was for his son to start a family and live a happy and stable life within his sight.

In fact, this is the wish of most parents; it's only human nature.

"What Grandpa Wu means is that you should find a job in China so it will be easier for you to go home, and he can visit you more often," Xue Rui said softly.

Wu Hongwei stared blankly into space, opened his mouth, but said nothing.

"What are you thinking about?" Xue Rui pressed.

"It's nothing, let's wait for my mom to recover first."

Wu Hongwei shook his head, his gaze passing through the glass and landing on his mother's back.

"Okay, contact me if you need anything. I'm leaving now."

Xue Rui handed Wu Hongwei a business card, then left with Gu Muxue.

Xue Rui firmly believes that Wu Hongwei will contact him again to discuss work matters.

His biggest concern right now is his birthday.

Although neither Gu Muxue nor Lin Ruoxi mentioned her birthday, Xue Rui was very much looking forward to it.

This is his first birthday after successfully juggling two relationships. What gift will Lin Ruoxi give him?

What gift will Gu Muxue give him?

On such a special day, it's not unreasonable for him to make a small request, right? Like, "XiXi's bathtub is quite big."

He didn't even dare to dream of a better life after he got started.

As intimacy deepens, mindset often shifts. The young girl and the girl will become even better best friends, and then it won't be a dream for him to have two girls on either side of him...

Unable to contain his excitement, Xue Rui put his arm around Gu Muxue's shoulder and quickened his pace.

Gu Muxue also pulled Xue Rui along, their pace quickening.

She's been very busy these past few days and hasn't seen Lin Ruoxi since she got back.

She's in a hurry to get home so she can discuss the details of celebrating Xue Rui's birthday with Lin Ruoxi.

Why are you walking so fast?

Xue Rui asked curiously, wondering why Gu Muxue seemed even more anxious than she was.

"Life lies in movement."

Gu Muxue gave a perfunctory reply, her mind preoccupied with Xue Rui's birthday.

She was terrified that Xue Rui would make some unreasonable demands, but could she refuse?

Xue Rui pondered it carefully. Although it was only six short words, it contained a great deal of information.

Was Gu Muxue hinting at something to him?

He moved closer until his face was pressed against Gu Muxue's.

Gu Muxue felt very guilty and subconsciously looked away, her face turning as red as a ripe tomato.

Xue Rui suddenly understood something, and his heart skipped a beat.

Xi Xi, look at you, you've corrupted Mu Xue.

Gu Muxue, who was once so innocent, can now actually drive?

……

Xue Rui and Gu Muxue walked into the floor chatting and laughing, and the aroma of food filled the air even before they entered.

Because of the one-apartment-per-floor design, the stairwell is considered Gu Muxue's private area, and the door to her apartment is even ajar.

The two of them sniffed at the same time, then looked at each other and laughed.

It's so heartwarming to know that someone is waiting for you at home.

"Where are the slippers?" Gu Muxue tilted her head, thinking that Lin Ruoxi had once again taken it upon herself to pack her things.

She was a little unhappy, but there was nothing she could do about Lin Ruoxi.

Gu Muxue impatiently kicked off her shoes and prepared to put on her socks before going inside.

However, the moment she opened the door, Gu Muxue subconsciously took a step back, her eyes glazed over as she stood there, stunned: "You...your clothes."

"what happened?"

Xue Rui hurriedly stepped forward, wondering what the little girl was wearing that could frighten Gu Muxue like this.

Following Gu Muxue's gaze, Xue Rui's breathing quickened in an instant.

"She...she..." Gu Muxue blushed, her slender finger pointing at Lin Ruoxi, stammering and unable to utter a single word.

Lin Ruoxi knelt in the middle of the gate, holding two pairs of slippers in her hands.

But that's not the point; the point is Lin Ruoxi's new dress.

Lin Ruoxi always complained that her pockets were too small. During the day, she wore either jeans or work pants, prioritizing durability. But today, Lin Ruoxi changed into a black and white dress. Gu Muxue knew that this was called a maid dress.

Lin Ruoxi wore a pretty bow in her hair with large ruffles, and her skirt was styled in the same way, gently covering her entire legs, with only her calves, which were covered by black stockings, exposed.

The white lace trim on her wrist made Lin Ruoxi's wrist appear slender and fair.

But the neckline of the dress was too low, and Gu Muxue couldn't help but look at that glimpse of flesh.

Lin Ruoxi looked beautiful today, but Gu Muxue was very nervous.

Does Lin Ruoxi wearing this kind of dress mean that she will also wear it?

Xue Rui tried hard to suppress the corners of his mouth, thinking to himself that this birthday was really worth it.

"Master, welcome home." Lin Ruoxi held up slippers, gesturing for Xue Rui to lift his foot.

Xue Rui felt a surge of satisfaction and gave Lin Ruoxi an approving look.

Lin Ruoxi knows exactly how to manipulate him, and she has perfectly controlled the pace of the day. Now, no matter how angry Gu Muxue is, she can't blame him.

Besides, he's the birthday boy today.

When Gu Muxue heard the word "master," her body trembled violently. She wondered what kind of address that was.
But Xue Rui seems to have gotten used to it...

Do these two often do this in private?
She closed her eyes and thought about many things, her fingertips turning white from clenching her fists.

Lin Ruoxi didn't get up. She looked up at Gu Muxue and noticed that Gu Muxue seemed unhappy.

Hmm... so Gu Muxue was unhappy because she wasn't called?

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Ruoxi picked up another pair of slippers and placed them at Gu Muxue's feet.

Gu Muxue felt the movement beneath his feet, and he suddenly opened his eyes, meeting Lin Ruoxi's gaze.

Gu Muxue's gaze was hostile, making Lin Ruoxi instinctively want to turn her head away, but she held back and looked at Gu Muxue with gentle eyes.

Today is Xue Rui's birthday, so she can't afford to have a conflict with Gu Muxue.

So she said softly, "Welcome home, mistress."

Gu Muxue savored the title "mistress," and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.

Lin Ruoxi bowed her head to her.

That's a very nice title.

Gu Muxue obediently lifted her foot, letting Lin Ruoxi put slippers on her, her gaze never leaving Lin Ruoxi's eyes.

Lin Ruoxi's gaze was gentle and clear, as if no matter how much hostility she harbored, it would all melt away in those almond-shaped eyes.

Xue Rui had been watching the two of them closely. When he noticed a smile appear in Gu Muxue's eyes, he breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Lin Ruoxi with gentle eyes.

The little girl is still the same little girl, always looking like she's easy to bully.

But Xue Rui knew that this was not Lin Ruoxi's true nature. Deep down, Lin Ruoxi was extremely competitive, dared to say no to giants like Nvidia, and was always ready to sound the horn of retaliation.

However, in matters of the heart, Lin Ruoxi is the opposite.

For him, Lin Ruoxi was even willing to bow down to her rival in love and obediently call him "Mistress".

Xue Rui suddenly felt a pang of heartache. What if Gu Muxue really bullied Lin Ruoxi in the future?
Given the little girl's personality, she would just obediently accept it and wouldn't complain to him.

Xue Rui sighed and turned to walk towards the dining table: "Mu Xue, look, Xi Xi made a lot of delicious food today."

"Mm." Gu Muxue responded, grabbed Lin Ruoxi's wrist, and pulled Lin Ruoxi up from the ground.

Suddenly, Lin Ruoxi's voice rang in her ears:

"I've also prepared some clothes for you. Go and put them on later."

Gu Muxue stood frozen in place, her expression stiff.

Lin Ruoxi used a commanding tone, giving her no room to refuse.

Lin Ruoxi didn't get a response from Gu Muxue, so she asked softly, "You...you promised me before, are you going to go back on your word?"

"No...no, I...I'll wear it." (End of Chapter)