Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

"No, it's not that simple."

Wu Hongwei picked up the form again, took out a pen from the drawer, and started writing and drawing on the back of the form.

"Old Wu, how's my plan going?" Xue Rui asked.

Wu Hongwei did not answer, but continued to scribble and draw on the paper.

Xue Rui moved a chair over, propped his chin on his hand, and watched Wu Hongwei draw a mind map.

Free computing power → Attracting talent

[Talent Contribution Achievements → Achievement Enhancement Platform Reputation]

[Reputation attracts more talent and resources → expands computing power]

Wu Hongwei only put down his pen when the last arrow pointed to the word "computing power".

Xue Rui stared intently at the contents of the paper and memorized them. He had only wanted to verify them with Wu Hongwei, but he hadn't expected Wu Hongwei to expand his thinking.

"This idea is too advanced," Wu Hongwei exclaimed.

He initially thought Xue Rui was a service provider selling computing power, but he underestimated Xue Rui's ambition. What Xue Rui wanted was never money, but a decentralized genius-making machine.

Improve research efficiency and lower research barriers.

Previously, geniuses were constrained by "inertia" and had to complete their undergraduate and master's degrees before they could access core industry resources from professors.

Once this model is launched, geniuses will be able to acquire data and validate ideas at extremely low cost, breaking the long-standing rule of mentorship.

This is also a good thing for all universities, breaking the pattern of the strong getting stronger and allowing ordinary universities to also have huge computing power resources, enabling them to conduct scientific research and innovation in many fields.

Although there will be no returns in the short term, the long-term benefits are unimaginably huge.

As long as this model is in place, Xue Rui will have a continuous stream of talent and the latest scientific research results.

For scientific research results to be commercialized, they inevitably need the platform's follow-up support, and then one can make a fortune through equity dividends.

Xue Rui's model does not require commercialization. As long as there is enough scientific research data, a steady stream of commercial resources will come to him, similar to GitHub, but with a more robust and sticky ecosystem.

Wu Hongwei raised his eyelids and looked at Xue Rui again, his eyes filled with admiration, but even more so with confusion.

He couldn't understand why a young man not yet twenty, a college student who couldn't even pass the CET-4 (College English Test Band 4), could have such a far-sighted and insightful perspective.

Xue Rui has perfectly grasped the pain points of the current scientific research community: insufficient computing power and excessively expensive data.

"Chairman Xue, how did you come up with this plan?" Wu Hongwei couldn't help but ask.

Xue Rui tapped his fingers lightly on the table: "You say that oranges grown in Huainan are oranges, but oranges don't want to go to Huainan, so I'll build a greenhouse for the oranges and let them grow strong in my greenhouse."

"This is called a greenhouse?" Wu Hongwei narrowed his eyes.

Xue Rui doesn't seem to realize how much power "open source computing power" will unleash; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it could transform this place into a "Huainan".

"Old Wu, stop nitpicking. Tell me, is there anything else I need to add to this project?" Xue Rui pressed.

Looking at the words on the paper, Wu Hongwei praised without reservation: "A perfect flywheel model, a hundred years more advanced than the Silicon Valley model."

"You've learned to flatter people too?" Xue Rui joked.

Wu Hongwei shook his head; he was still reeling from the shock.

“However, there’s a very real problem I have to tell you. We’ll need to build an additional data center, which, together with the existing computing center, will cost at least 20 to 30 million yuan every year. Can your funds handle that?” Wu Hongwei pressed.

“Sure, money is no problem.” Xue Rui nodded.

Wu Hongwei nodded, pondered for a moment, and continued, "Also, we need to maintain our independence. Once capital gets involved, this model won't work..."

"This is my wholly-owned company, and I'm not short of money, so you can rest assured," Xue Rui chuckled.

"Wholly owned? I remember we have another shareholder, Gu Muxue." Wu Hongwei's expression was strange; he still didn't understand the relationship between Xue Rui and the two girls.

Judging from their relationship dynamics, Xue Rui and Gu Muxue are like an old married couple, while Lin Ruoxi is like Xue Rui's daughter...

Upon hearing the name "Gu Muxue," Xue Rui nervously swallowed.

He was bragging to Gu Muxue before the New Year that he would continue to invest in Ruixue Capital, but he ended up using the money to build a computing center...

The girl was very angry at the time, so she also invested a sum of money in his computing center, saying that the two people's money must be put together.

Now that he's promoting "open source computing power," he's likely to only generate output without any input for many years to come.

“Well… I’m in charge at home, so don’t worry about her.” Xue Rui waved his hand dismissively.

Wu Hongwei breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."

However, when he tried to discuss some details with Xue Rui, he found that Xue Rui had already started packing his schoolbag.

"Tsk~" Wu Hongwei clicked his tongue lightly and muttered, "I didn't expect him to be afraid of his wife."

"Chairwoman Gu is our major shareholder, shouldn't I go back and sleep with her tonight?"

As Xue Rui slung his backpack over his shoulder and prepared to get up and open the door, Wu Hongwei had already opened the office door before him and was standing aside waiting for him to leave.

"Oh? You can even open the door for me?" Xue Rui exclaimed in surprise.

“Go and persuade them. I’ll wait for your good news,” Wu Hongwei said earnestly.

"No problem, I'll definitely seduce her." Xue Rui's tone was equally serious.

After Xue Rui left, Wu Hongwei returned to his office to look for the sketch he had just seen, only to find the desk completely empty...

Wu Hongwei was speechless. There were only two people in the office just now, so Xue Rui must have taken it.

"Could he have made this decision on a whim?" Wu Hongwei muttered to himself.

He leaned back in his chair and thought for a long time, a fire burning within him.

Xue Rui's work is so ambitious that it could even lead to a new wave of technological breakthroughs.

He took out his phone and sent a text message to Teng Wenbo: "Old Teng, come over to my place later. A new era is about to begin, and you definitely don't want to miss it."

……

After leaving Orange Calculation, Xue Rui didn't go looking for Gu Muxue. Instead, he plopped down on the curb, thinking about how to explain things to Gu Muxue.

In order to support Lin Ruoxi, he was going to throw both of their money into a bottomless pit.

A money-burning project needs a good story...

After thinking for a long time, Xue Rui came to a conclusion: Gu Muxue is very smart, and lies cannot be hidden forever; they will eventually hurt Gu Muxue.

"How did you manage to appease him last time?" Xue Rui tried hard to recall the time he embezzled money to build the computing center...

It seems like she cooked a meal and then acted cute?
"Forget it, let's go home and cook first." Xue Rui patted his butt and decided to use the same trick again.

……

At 6 PM, at Gu Muxue's home.

The moment Gu Muxue opened the door, a delightful fragrance wafted out. She took a gentle sniff and smiled slightly, wondering why Xue Rui was being so enthusiastic today.

However, when she saw the plates on the table, her face immediately fell.

Normally, we only cook two dishes for two people, but today we cooked four.

Is today some kind of anniversary?
Gu Muxue tried hard to recall and confirmed that today was not a special day.

She tiptoed into the kitchen and saw that Xue Rui was indeed cooking.

But that's so strange. Why? Do you need something from me?

But that's not important anymore. Xue Rui's initiative to cook deserves positive praise.

Gu Muxue knocked on the glass door of the kitchen, leaned against the door and said with a smile, "Xiao Rui, why are you so diligent today?"

"Mu Xue, what are you saying? I just saw that you've been studying too hard lately, so I made you some chicken soup to help you recover."

Xue Rui scooped up a spoonful of chicken soup, blew on it gently before bringing it to Gu Muxue: "Try it and see if it's salty enough."

Gu Muxue smiled, her eyes crinkling, her face radiating sweetness.

After swallowing the chicken soup in her mouth, Gu Muxue tiptoed, cupped Xue Rui's face, and kissed him.

Xue Rui froze on the spot. He hadn't expected Gu Muxue to be so proactive until Gu Muxue released his face and he heard her voice in his ear: "You should try it too."

"It tastes good." Xue Rui's heart was pounding.

Something's fishy going on. Why is this girl being so proactive?
"Hmph! I knew you weren't that kind-hearted." Gu Muxue crossed her arms. She could tell that Xue Rui was feeling guilty. She had been touching Xue Rui's carotid artery the whole time, and suddenly she started moving faster.

"Um... What's wrong with cooking for your girlfriend?" Xue Rui's expression was slightly guilty.

Gu Muxue understands him too well; you can't use the same trick on Gu Muxue twice.

Gu Muxue glanced at Xue Rui and said, "Speak, what do you want from me?"

"Eat first, or the food will get cold." Xue Rui pushed Gu Muxue out, and when he turned around, his expression was very unpleasant.

Is selling one's body the only way to survive?
After calming himself down, Xue Rui carried the chicken soup out of the kitchen: "Chicken soup's here!"

Looking up at Gu Muxue, Gu Muxue was sitting in the main seat with her legs crossed and her arms folded in front of her chest, showing no intention of touching her chopsticks.

"Mu Xue, eat something first," Xue Rui said, rubbing his hands together.

“Last time, a single meal cost over a hundred million.” Gu Muxue’s tone was icy.

Xue Rui had tricked her more than once or twice, saying that once she ate this meal, she would have to compromise.

Xue Rui didn't answer, but instead put some food in Gu Muxue's bowl: "I cut these potato shreds myself, I didn't use a grater this time."

"Oh? That's too scary! I wouldn't dare eat it." Gu Muxue said sarcastically.

Xue Rui's lips twitched, thinking to himself, "Why is he so hard to coax?"
"Mu Xue, please don't do this," Xue Rui said helplessly.

"Hmph! That's just how I am. I'm not as gentle as Lin Ruoxi, nor as obedient. Go find her and play." Gu Muxue turned around angrily, a smug smile on her lips.

She wasn't angry at all.

Xue Rui would cook for her to coax her, but he wouldn't cook for Lin Ruoxi.

Now that their money is mixed together, Xue Rui has to beg her for anything he wants to do.

Hmm... this feels pretty good.

Xue Rui's eyes lit up. It turned out that Gu Muxue was jealous. Recently, she had been spending every day with Lin Ruoxi and had neglected Gu Muxue's feelings.

Without hesitation, Xue Rui hugged Gu Muxue's leg and rubbed against it, saying, "Muxue, don't be angry. I've only been talking to her about work lately, not playing around."

Gu Muxue blushed and unconsciously put her crossed legs down.

"Xiao Rui, you...you shouldn't do this." Gu Muxue pushed Xue Rui's face away.

Xue Rui is too shameless; he immediately tried to curry favor with someone, acting like a brat.

"I won't let go until you agree." Xue Rui hugged her tighter and tighter.

"You didn't say what I agreed to?" Gu Muxue laughed in exasperation.

"Promise me you'll eat first. I've been working hard all afternoon," Xue Rui shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Eat, eat, eat," Gu Muxue replied impatiently, a smile involuntarily creeping onto her lips.

Actually, she also had something to say to Xue Rui. Luckily, Xue Rui needed to talk to her, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to bring herself to say it.

"Okay." Xue Rui immediately stood up, acting as if nothing had happened.

After the meal, Xue Rui took the initiative to get up and clear the table, but Gu Muxue pressed his wrist down.

Gu Muxue rolled her eyes at Xue Rui: "Sit down. Didn't you say you needed something from me?"

Xue Rui hesitated for a moment, put down his plate, took out Wu Hongwei's draft paper from his pocket, and explained Wu Hongwei's idea to Gu Muxue:
"Mu Xue, what I mean is, our computing center shouldn't charge any fees..."

Gu Muxue looked at the draft paper and listened attentively to Xue Rui's speech.

"Including the data center, it's estimated that we'll burn through 20 million every year." Xue Rui swallowed nervously.

He doesn't have much money on him right now, and Wu Hongwei is talking about "data security" and the "321 data backup principle".

In layman's terms, he also needs tens of millions of dollars to build a data center.

Such a large sum of money requires Gu Muxue's approval.

Gu Muxue also took out paper and pen, and added a few more strokes to the scrap paper: "Not only that, we also need to set up a review team to be responsible for the ownership of intellectual property rights. There are suitable candidates in the law firm."

"Oh... I didn't think of that." Xue Rui was taken aback. Gu Muxue had given him guidance on his project?

And the word used just now was "we"...

"Mu Xue, you agree?" Xue Rui asked excitedly.

"You won't do it just because I don't agree?" Gu Muxue sighed helplessly.

Even if she disagrees, Xue Rui will still find a way to do it, and might even end up with a mountain of debt...

She was just a student, and she didn't understand what Xue Rui was saying, but she knew it was a good thing that benefited the country and its people.

Hmph! Burn it all, burn it all until Xue Rui is penniless!
Then every day, just like today, I would hug her leg and ask her for pocket money.

"Mua~" Xue Rui hugged Gu Muxue and gave her a big kiss.

With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?

It seems that no matter what decision he makes, Gu Muxue will always be there to support him silently.

It was the same when he started making the match-3 game; Gu Muxue secretly gave him start-up capital without his family's knowledge.

It can be said that without Gu Muxue, he wouldn't be who he is today.

"Xiao Rui, why are you, someone who doesn't like studying, so focused on getting into the research field? Is it all for Lin Ruoxi again?"

Gu Muxue's icy voice instantly dragged Xue Rui's heart back to rock bottom.

Xue Rui didn't dare to look Gu Muxue in the eye. He lowered his head and replied, "Yes."

"Xiao Rui, have you ever thought about me? You ask me for everything, what am I to you?"

Gu Muxue's voice trembled with a hint of a sob.

Looking at Gu Muxue, whose eyes were brimming with tears, Xue Rui felt a deep sense of guilt.

He had to admit that he was dependent on Gu Muxue and was using their money to support Lin Ruoxi.

Xue Rui believed that no girl would have agreed to this.

"Mu Xue, you are the head of this family." (End of Chapter)