Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

"Old Wu, do you think you can figure out what the leader is thinking?"

Xue Rui smacked the table in annoyance, making the water glass on the table rattle loudly.

Wu Hongwei's words just now sounded like the older generation's guilt-based education.

If you tell this to a heartless person, it will go in one ear and out the other.

But Lin Ruoxi is different. Wu Hongwei's words today will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on Lin Ruoxi's heart.

His little girl has loved him enough with such humility; she can't suffer like this anymore.

"Whom do you think I'm doing this for?"

Wu Hongwei turned his head away in annoyance, secretly cursing Xue Rui for "biting the hand that feeds him".

Am I not doing this for the good of the company?

Who the hell cares about your relationship problems?

But neither of those two girls you messed with are easy to deal with!

Lin Ruoxi holds the technical expertise; the scheduling algorithm was jointly developed by the two of them, and Lin Ruoxi is solely responsible for the tools and interfaces. If Lin Ruoxi were to abandon the project halfway through, the progress would be delayed by at least six months.

For a startup project, six months is a fatal blow.

Gu Muxue, on the other hand, monopolized the financial power, and the business would immediately come to a standstill if she didn't receive money.

Xue Rui grinned but didn't respond. He didn't want to argue in front of Lin Ruoxi, so he pinched Lin Ruoxi's cheek and said, "Don't be narcissistic. Who said it was for you?"

"Well…"

Lin Ruoxi murmured in response, feeling a sense of loss but also a great sense of relief, as if a stone that had been weighing on her shoulders had been removed.

Lin Ruoxi felt strange and conflicted.

She wanted Xue Rui to do it for her, yet she also didn't want him to do it for her...

But what if you think about it carefully?

Since she lacked computing power, Xue Rui built a computing center.

She lacked data, so Xue Rui created an open-source community, which solved her data problem.

Is it really possible for such a coincidence to happen?

Although Lin Ruoxi is usually a bit slow-witted, she's not stupid.

The reason Xue Rui is saying it's not for her sake is more like he's trying to take care of her feelings and not put pressure on her.

Lin Ruoxi opened her mouth, wanting to say something to express her gratitude, but then remembered that close friends don't say thank you.

"I…"

She wanted to tell Xue Rui not to work so hard, but her throat tightened involuntarily.

"Cough cough!" Teng Wenbo coughed twice and grabbed Wu Hongwei's arm: "Old Wu, let's go out for a smoke."

"I don't smoke." Wu Hongwei was about to refuse, but Teng Wenbo had already lifted him up.

"You can learn if you don't know how," Teng Wenbo said with a grin, closing the conference room door behind him as he left.

As the door closed, Teng Wenbo's expression turned serious: "Old Wu, I'm not as good as you technically, but you're miles behind me when it comes to reading people..."

"No, it's more than twenty streets."

Teng Wenbo held up two fingers.

"What do you mean?" Wu Hongwei was still completely confused.

"Many people know that Xue Rui has two girlfriends, but that's none of our business. Didn't you see Lin Ruoxi almost crying just now?"

Teng Wenbo patted Wu Hongwei on the shoulder.

Wu Hongwei suddenly realized why Xue Rui was angry.

"Can…"

Wu Hongwei wanted to say something more, but Teng Wenbo lit a cigarette, took two puffs, and exhaled a long wisp of smoke, his tone filled with admiration and emotion:
"One wife is enough to exhaust me, yet Mr. Xue can handle two. He must have some extraordinary abilities."

"You dragged me out here just to flatter him?" Wu Hongwei's face grew increasingly dark.

"I really admire him. Xue Rui managed to get two girls to know about each other and live together harmoniously. Do you know how difficult that is?" Teng Wenbo rolled his eyes.

Wu Hongwei sneered and said sarcastically, "Come on, it's just that young girls are easy to fool."

Teng Wenbo threw away his cigarette butt and sneered, "Oh, you're still not convinced? If you're so capable, why don't you try fooling someone? Whether they're rich or smart, if you can fool one, I'll change my surname to yours."

Wu Hongwei hesitated, as he genuinely lacked the confidence to speak.

Teng Wenbo put his arm around Wu Hongwei's shoulder:

“It’s never a bad thing to learn from Mr. Xue. A few nights ago, I had just fallen asleep when my wife woke me up. I thought she had something important to say, but it turned out she was just showing me other people’s posts on social media showing off their love. I ignored her and went back to sleep, but she got angry and kicked me twice.”

"I ran into Xue Rui the next morning and casually complained a bit. He said I missed Valentine's Day on May 20th, but it was still possible to make up for it because that day was May 21st."

"They told me to find an excuse, saying that the rhyme of 520 corresponds to 'I love you,' and the word 'you' sounds too unfamiliar. They said that old married couples should celebrate 521, which is 'I love you'..."

"You know what, Mr. Xue's tactics are really effective..."

That day, following Xue Rui's instructions, Teng Wenbo bought small gifts and flowers, and also bought himself a new outfit and got a fashionable hairstyle.

When he got home, he explained it again according to Xue Rui's version of events, and his wife smiled like a flower.

That night, the "tiger mom" transformed back into the "first love little white rabbit" she'd known for over a decade, gentle and considerate...

Teng Wenbo still finds it somewhat surreal, thinking that Xue Rui truly deserves his reputation as a seasoned veteran, even his remedial measures are so thorough.

"What a beast."

Wu Hongwei cursed through gritted teeth.

“You don’t hate animals, you hate yourself for not being an animal,” Teng Wenbo retorted.

Wu Hongwei: "..."

"Let's go, let's give the young people some space. Tell me about this open-source community framework, I should learn it too."

……

Inside the meeting room, Lin Ruoxi hugged Xue Rui's waist, buried her face deeply in Xue Rui's stomach, her shoulders trembling from time to time, and she sobbed uncontrollably.

After learning Xue Rui's intention in "not letting her be narcissistic," Lin Ruoxi felt both touched and guilty, and also a little apprehensive.

Xue Rui provided him with food, a house, a job, and even money to start his own business...

No matter how small the matter, Xue Rui silently supported her from behind.

Instead of giving Xue Rui an equal return, she became increasingly greedy and even wanted to ask Xue Rui for a child.

The more Xue Rui invested, the more afraid Lin Ruoxi became, fearing that Xue Rui would one day be disappointed in her.

Xue Rui sighed deeply. He felt an itch and a dampness on his stomach; the little girl's tears had soaked through his summer clothes.

He gently stroked the back of Lin Ruoxi's head, which was Lin Ruoxi's favorite reward.

The little girl is usually very easy to coax; a few pats are enough to soothe her.

However, something was wrong today. Xue Rui's hands were numb from rubbing them together, and Lin Ruoxi's condition still showed no improvement...

A guess popped into Xue Rui's mind: Had he said too much, and the little girl was overthinking it again?
Lin Ruoxi is no longer the silly little girl she used to be. Now, Lin Ruoxi has a rich emotional life. She will occasionally act coquettishly to ask for some benefits, and she will also throw a little tantrum to pester him to play.

"Xixi."

Xue Rui called softly, and Lin Ruoxi finally raised her head. Her long eyelashes were stuck together, and her eyes were watery, but her face was still pressed against Xue Rui's stomach, and one cheek was squeezed and chubby.

"What's wrong?" Lin Ruoxi's voice was still soft, but she couldn't hide the tremor in it. "Did you use me as a rag?"

Xue Rui tapped Lin Ruoxi on the head with his knuckles, making a dull thud.

"Ouch! It hurts..."

Lin Ruoxi pouted, looking aggrieved, and hugged Xue Rui even tighter.

"Sigh~" Xue Rui sighed inwardly.

Even Da Huang knows to run away when he gets beaten, but Lin Ruoxi, that silly girl, is different. No matter how he bullies her, she only clings to him more and more.

"Why...why are you helping me?" Lin Ruoxi asked weakly.

Xue Rui narrowed his eyes; he knew what Lin Ruoxi was talking about.

Lin Ruoxi signed a 30 million yuan IOU with him back then, but it was more like a bet than an IOU.

Lin Ruoxi is earning her own "dowry," a dowry that will allow her to be on par with Gu Muxue.

Once Lin Ruoxi has enough capital, she will have more confidence and will be able to compete with Gu Muxue.

Ultimately, no girl wants to share the person she likes...

Well, except for Gu Muxue.

As for Lin Ruoxi... it was more because of her deep-seated inferiority complex and her doting on him that she chose to compromise.

Xue Rui initially hoped that Lin Ruoxi would lose, so that he could exchange 30 million for a Lin Ruoxi who would always be insecure and always obedient.

After all, being a genius doesn't guarantee making money. Geniuses like Tesla created countless world-changing technologies, but due to weak business acumen, they ended up impoverished.

Xue Rui felt that Lin Ruoxi was very similar to Tesla. She didn't understand capital operation and had a lot of technical skills, but they were not commercializable in the short term. Perhaps she would appear in history books in the future.

However, in the six months that Lin Ruoxi's company had been operating, all they saw was burning money without making any. Although professionals gave Lin Ruoxi positive reviews, it was only on a technical level; no one dared to say that what Lin Ruoxi had could make money...

He could resolve the conflict between the two women in other ways, but he couldn't just stand by and watch Lin Ruoxi lose; Lin Ruoxi couldn't afford to lose.

At that time, Lin Ruoxi will probably really become a walking corpse, listening to whatever he says.

Xue Rui wanted to win, but Lin Ruoxi couldn't afford to lose, and Gu Muxue shouldn't lose either...

Xue Rui pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling like his head was about to explode.

It's incredibly difficult to get all three people what they want.

"If you don't want to talk about it, I won't ask. Don't frown, okay?"

Lin Ruoxi grasped Xue Rui's wrist, and with her other hand gently rubbed Xue Rui's brow, smoothing out the furrowed brows.

"Xixi, do you really think Mu Xue knew nothing about the embezzlement of over 100 million yuan in cash?" Xue Rui asked earnestly.

Gu Muxue was the most magnanimous woman he had ever met, without exception.

Perhaps there are complex feelings for Lin Ruoxi involved, but this cannot obscure the fact that Gu Muxue is also helping Lin Ruoxi.

“I…” Lin Ruoxi’s gaze was blank.

She suddenly realized that she had left school to start her own business in order to win against Gu Muxue.
But Gu Muxue always went easy on her and never hurt her.

So... we lost from the very beginning.

"Um...I...I understand. I have to thank her." Lin Ruoxi choked up.

"No need for thanks, we're family, no need for formalities."

Xue Rui wanted to wipe Lin Ruoxi's tears with his sleeve, but realized he was wearing a short-sleeved shirt. Looking at the wet patch on his stomach, Xue Rui lifted his shirt and used the corner of his shirt to wipe Lin Ruoxi's eyes dry.

Anyway, Lin Ruoxi does the laundry...

“A family…” Lin Ruoxi murmured repeatedly.

Three people with three different surnames, are they really one family?
Xue Rui's household registration book can only list one wife.

Gu Muxue and Xue Rui were a perfect match, and they had been childhood sweethearts since they were young.

If she hadn't appeared, that position would definitely belong to Gu Muxue. Xue Rui and Gu Muxue should be doing very well now, becoming a couple that everyone in school envies, instead of hiding their relationship from each other in their respective social circles like they are now...

Was it because of her appearance that all this beauty was shattered?

Just as Lin Ruoxi was lost in thought, she heard Xue Rui's whisper in her ear:
“Xixi, go ask Muxue if this storm has been brewing for almost half a year, and if it can be over so we can move back and live together.”

Lin Ruoxi snapped out of her daze, blinked blankly, and realized that Xue Rui was serious.

After being surrounded by women on both sides during his last birthday celebration, Xue Rui has been looking forward to returning to his original lifestyle.

Unfortunately, Gu Muxue refused, and Lin Ruoxi was also secretive about it.

Xue Rui's influence at home is waning, with almost all of it concentrated on Gu Muxue, and Lin Ruoxi is the only one who can negotiate with Gu Muxue.

Well, we'll have to ask Lin Ruoxi for help with this.

Lin Ruoxi felt she owed him a lot, so she decided to find something for Lin Ruoxi to do to keep the little girl from overthinking.

"I...me?"

Lin Ruoxi's eyes widened in disbelief; she didn't think she could convince Gu Muxue.

But Xue Rui had already asked her for help...

“Yes, this is a task assigned to you by the organization.” Xue Rui said seriously.

"I...I'll give it a try?" Lin Ruoxi said weakly.

"Agent Lin, this is a mission. Are there any missions that can be tested?" Xue Rui frowned.

"Sir, I guarantee the mission will be accomplished!"

Lin Ruoxi gave a respectful salute, a smile gradually appearing in her eyes. Xue Rui was going to play games with her again.

"Hmm, I checked the schedule, she should be going to the cafeteria for lunch later, let's go buy some food and wait for her," Xue Rui said with a grin.

……

An hour later, Xue Rui and Lin Ruoxi arrived at Jiaotong University campus, and the two went their separate ways while wearing Bluetooth headsets.

These days, most portable Bluetooth earphones are single-ear, giving them a spy-like feel.

Students streamed into the restaurant, while Xue Rui watched Gu Muxue from afar.

Just like in high school, Gu Muxue was always the center of attention, chatting and laughing with the students around her.

Xue Rui glanced in the direction Gu Muxue had left, covered his ear with his Bluetooth headset, and said, "Agent Lin, the target is heading towards you. Proceed according to the original plan."

"Received, Commander Xue." Lin Ruoxi's serious voice came through the earpiece.

Xue Rui sent "Agent Lin" to get close to Gu Muxue, and he secretly listened to their inner thoughts from the side.

After waiting a while, Gu Muxue's surprised voice came through the phone:
"How did you come?"

"Well, I just happened to be passing by today, and I was thinking of having a meal and chatting with you."

Lin Ruoxi spoke naturally, without the slightest hesitation, which made Xue Rui nod in agreement.

After that sentence, there was a long silence on the other end of the phone, as if the signal had been interrupted.

"Hello? Hello?"

Xue Rui took off his Bluetooth headset and fiddled with it for a while, then took out his phone and glanced at the call screen.

"It's not disconnected, so what the hell is this electronic waste?" (End of Chapter)