Rebirth: Start to Save the Treasure Girl

Jiaotong University cafeteria.

The sight of two S-class beauties standing together drew frequent glances from male students eating, who whispered amongst themselves behind their backs.

"Who is that girl? She's so tall and beautiful."

"I think she's still a bit lacking compared to the most beautiful girl in our department. Didn't you see that girl couldn't even lift her head up?"

The male student pointed in Lin Ruoxi's direction with his chopsticks.

"Let me see."

Looking in the direction of the chopsticks, Lin Ruoxi was looking down, her hands nervously clasped together, her thumbs circling, while Gu Muxue had her arms crossed over her chest, clutching a Bluetooth earphone, her gaze coldly fixed on Lin Ruoxi.

It is obvious who is in a superior position and who is in a subordinate position.

Gu Muxue tentatively put the earphone close to her ear, and after hearing Xue Rui's cursing and swearing, she didn't know what he was complaining about, but her face instantly darkened.

"I...I'm on the phone with him," Lin Ruoxi explained softly.

When she met Gu Muxue, Gu Muxue forcibly took off her headphones.

In fact, Lin Ruoxi had never worn Bluetooth headphones before. Her outfit today was particularly out of place, and coupled with her strange words, it made Gu Muxue wary.

Based on Gu Muxue's understanding of Lin Ruoxi, Lin Ruoxi was the type who wouldn't visit unless she had a reason.

Initiating a meal with her to build a relationship? That's impossible, unless the sun rises in the west.

Therefore, Lin Ruoxi must be a "spy" sent by Xue Rui.

Gu Muxue was too clever; almost the instant she saw Lin Ruoxi, she pieced together what had happened...

Seeing that Gu Muxue remained unmoved, Lin Ruoxi obediently lowered her head.

"Mu Xue? Who is she?"

Gu Muxue's roommates watched Lin Ruoxi with great interest, huddling together and whispering:

"Look at this figure, it's plump where it should be plump, and slim where it should be slim. All the fat is in the right places, unlike my fat, which just won't listen to me..."

"What kind of place is Hedong? There are so many beautiful women there."

Actually, it was just a coincidence that Xue Rui brought together the two prettiest girls in the whole school...

Gu Muxue, as if meeting a long-lost friend, skillfully took Lin Ruoxi's arm and gave her roommates a sweet smile:
"This is my friend Lin Ruoxi. I'm having dinner with my friend today. You guys can go now."

Lin Ruoxi felt a warmth in her heart. Gu Muxue smiled, which meant she wasn't so angry, and she even called her a "friend".

However, the moment Gu Muxue's roommate turned around, Gu Muxue reverted to her previous state, her piercing gaze filled with scrutiny, as if she were looking at a criminal.

Did Xiao Rui send you?

Gu Muxue narrowed her eyes slightly. She already had the answer in her heart; she just needed to verify it with Lin Ruoxi.

Lin Ruoxi subconsciously looked away, nervously swallowed, and kept thinking about what Xue Rui had told her before he left.

Lin Ruoxi thought for a long time, but her mind was blank, because Xue Rui hadn't explained anything...

However, not explaining is also a form of explanation. Perhaps Xue Rui is testing her ability to adapt?

In short, her identity today is that of a "spy," and Xue Rui is her superior; she cannot betray her superior.

Therefore, no matter how Gu Muxue asked, she absolutely could not involve Xue Rui.

But I'm not good at lying, and Gu Muxue will find out sooner or later.

Lin Ruoxi took a deep breath. To deceive Gu Muxue, she had to deceive herself first.

"It was my own idea to find Gu Muxue..."

"It was me who wanted to find you..."

Lin Ruoxi kept giving herself positive self-talk until her mind was completely calm.

"Why are you dazed?"

Gu Muxue waved her hand, thinking to herself, "I see through everything, what are you still standing there like an idiot for?"

Lin Ruoxi raised her head and met Gu Muxue's gaze calmly, her eyes gentle and serene.

"It was my own idea to reach out to you. We haven't had a meal together in a long time, have we?"

Lin Ruoxi took Gu Muxue's hand and gently swayed it. While Gu Muxue was in a daze, she "stole" the Bluetooth earphone from Gu Muxue's hand and casually stuffed it into her pocket.

“Yes…” Gu Muxue murmured to herself.

Lin Ruoxi probably meant that the two of them were having dinner alone, right?
When was the last time?

Is Xue Rui on a business trip out of town?
Was it during the time last year when the two of them were living alone?
Lin Ruoxi's words awakened Gu Muxue's long-dormant memories. In her memory, Lin Ruoxi was like an older sister, taking good care of her in every little way.

Perhaps my guess is wrong, and Lin Ruoxi wasn't sent by Xue Rui?

Did Lin Ruoxi really just want to have dinner with me?

But which probability is greater?
Based on rational judgment, the former is more likely;

From an emotional perspective, Gu Muxue was more inclined to believe the latter, even if it was false...

Gu Muxue sighed deeply and let Lin Ruoxi hold her hand.

"I've already ordered the food, all of which are your favorites."

As Lin Ruoxi spoke, she pulled Gu Muxue to the second floor of the cafeteria and sat her down in an inconspicuous corner.

Xue Rui, wearing a baseball cap, sat in a corner not far away, watching the two girls.

The sound of conversation came through the Bluetooth headset again.

Surprisingly, Gu Muxue and Lin Ruoxi spoke in a very peaceful tone, chatting and laughing, and even serving each other food, like old friends who hadn't seen each other for many years.

"Ruoxi, how is Grandma doing at the nursing home?" Gu Muxue asked.

“You asked Uncle Gu to go there once. The courtyard is paying a lot of attention to Grandma now.”

Lin Ruoxi picked up her cola and, imitating the adults at the table, gulped down the drink in one go, then showed the bottom of the glass to Gu Muxue.

"Ruoxi, what are you doing?" Gu Muxue asked in surprise.

"Hmm..." Lin Ruoxi blushed and said weakly, "Good friends don't say thank you. They always say it's all in the drink..."

Gu Muxue took a few deep breaths, poured Lin Ruoxi another glass, then raised her glass and gently clinked it against Lin Ruoxi's: "Cheers~"

"Hiss~ Ha~"

Gu Muxue squinted and, mimicking an adult drinking baijiu, furrowed her brows tightly, then revealed an expression of enjoyment.

“Mu Xue, you…” Lin Ruoxi’s eyes lit up, her eyes shining as if they were filled with shattered light.

Gu Muxue is quite different today; I'm very happy to welcome her.

"I'll learn from you," Gu Muxue said with a grin.

With a soft "pfft," Lin Ruoxi quickly covered her mouth, but a smile spread from the corners of her lips to her eyes, and then climbed up to her eyebrows...

Lin Ruoxi's almond-shaped eyes curved upwards, just like an apricot blossom slowly unfolding in the warm sun, pure and white.

Suddenly, Lin Ruoxi frowned, and a sour feeling rose up from her stomach.

"Hiccup~"

A soft hiccup sounded, and Lin Ruoxi quickly lowered her head, glancing shyly around, hoping not to be noticed.

"Ruoxi, you...you...goosegoosegoose..."

Gu Muxue's laughter was crisp and bright, her dimples appeared slightly, her face was as pink as a peach blossom, and she was charming and lovely.

"Mu Xue, you...you stop laughing, I didn't mean to."

Lin Ruoxi pouted, feeling that she was so pathetic, burping as soon as she drank soda.

"You're so adorable." Gu Muxue rubbed her forehead, trying hard to suppress the corners of her mouth.

It's normal to burp after drinking soda, but Lin Ruoxi acted like a thief, afraid of being discovered. However, the more furtive Lin Ruoxi was, the more attention she attracted.

The students at the next table were already staring at us, and now, many of them were trying to suppress their laughter while eating.

In a corner of the cafeteria, Xue Rui propped his chin up and gazed into the distance, a faint smile on his lips.

These two don't look like rivals at all; they're clearly best friends!
"Thank you. Xue Rui always says I'm cute."

When Lin Ruoxi mentioned Xue Rui's name, her gaze instantly softened.

However, when Gu Muxue heard Xue Rui's name, the smile in the corner of her eyes immediately faded.

When she looked at Lin Ruoxi again, her gaze was complex, a mixture of envy, displeasure, and heartache. She felt sorry for Lin Ruoxi, and also for herself.

Why have I let my life turn out like this?

How wonderful it would be if Lin Ruoxi hadn't ended up with Xue Rui.
She will have a boy who loves her, and a good friend who is honest with her.

"I...I'm sorry." Lin Ruoxi realized she had said the wrong thing and lowered her head in remorse.

She secretly took out her phone and called Xue Rui for help: "Sir, I think I messed up."

Xue Rui received the text message and glanced helplessly in the direction of the two of them.

Lin Ruoxi didn't understand what Gu Muxue wanted.

Gu Muxue longed for friends, and every night before going to bed, she would subtly ask some social questions.

For example: My roommate's birthday is coming up, what gift would be appropriate to give?

Or they might ask with envy: How come you and your roommates get along so well?
Or perhaps she mutters to herself: "They seem to have a second dorm group chat. Am I being isolated?"

……

To put it bluntly, Gu Muxue thought she and Xue Rui were the same kind of people.

We're all second-generation rich kids.

We all come from the same school.

However, Gu Muxue overlooked a very important issue, which is the difference between men and women.

A "young master" can be approachable, but a "rich girl" cannot.

Men's social interactions revolve around shared interests, while mass entertainment is often cheap and readily available. A "young master" might eat at roadside stalls, enjoy playing video games, or play basketball...

In most student social situations, class differences are virtually erased.

In addition, Xue Rui was not raised as a rich second-generation, and he can participate in every topic. This often leads to his classmates forgetting his social identity.

Women's social interactions are centered on emotional resonance and driven by consumption, such as going shopping, dining out, and sharing affordable and high-quality goods...

When her classmates complained about not having enough "living expenses" and that shipping was included for "9.9 yuan," Gu Muxue probably would never empathize, because Gu Muxue had a cold eight-figure sum lying in her bank account...

Ultimately, wealthy heiresses are destined to be lonely.

"Sigh~" Xue Rui sighed as he looked at the two of them.

He couldn't help Gu Muxue with her social interactions.

Ok?
Xue Rui remembered something—Lin Ruoxi, like him, had no friends.

The reason Lin Ruoxi has no friends is much simpler: the loneliness of a genius.

In some ways, Gu Muxue and Lin Ruoxi are very similar, sharing the same social dilemmas and similar emotional experiences...

Xue Rui hesitated for a long time before gently tapping the screen with his fingertips.

Xue Rui: [Agent Lin, the plan has changed. Your task today is to play with Gu Muxue and do whatever she says.]

Lin Ruoxi: [Huh? Aren't you going to ask if the storm has passed?]

Xue Rui: [I won't ask anymore, and you shouldn't discuss anything about me. Good friends should do what good friends do. Go out shopping and have dinner with her this afternoon.]

Lin Ruoxi: [And what about you?]

Xue Rui: [I'll be watching you from afar.]

Lin Ruoxi: [But I always find myself talking about you unintentionally.]

Xue Rui: [You scold me when I make a slip of the tongue. Mu Xue also likes to scold me. You two can find common ground.]

Lin Ruoxi: [But I don't want to scold you.]

Xue Rui: [This is an order!]

Lin Ruoxi: [Yes, sir!]

……

With a clang, Gu Muxue put down her chopsticks and reached for a book beside her.

Lin Ruoxi instinctively pressed down on the book to prevent Gu Muxue from taking it away.

"What does Xiao Rui want from me? Speak," Gu Muxue said coldly.

She didn't have the patience to play along with Lin Ruoxi anymore, because she knew one thing very well—Lin Ruoxi was chatting with Xue Rui right in front of her.

How many groups do three people need to create?
Lin Ruoxi looked into Gu Muxue's eyes and said earnestly, "I came to visit you."

"Really?" Gu Muxue was skeptical.

"Really." Lin Ruoxi nodded emphatically.

Gu Muxue was stunned for a long time, convinced that Lin Ruoxi was not lying.

A wave of soreness washed over her, and she instinctively looked up at the ceiling, blinking quickly to hold back the tears welling in her eyes.

This was the first time in her life that a girl had said something like that to her.

Lin Ruoxi was full of questions. She had only mentioned Xue Rui's request, so why was Gu Muxue crying?

"Then... what about Xiao Rui?" Gu Muxue's voice trembled slightly.

"Never mind him, let's go shopping."

Lin Ruoxi understood the principle that too much talk leads to mistakes, and that doing more and saying less was the safest approach.

"Did you and Xiao Rui have a fight?" Gu Muxue asked tentatively.

"Me and..." Lin Ruoxi bit her lip tightly, "Let's not talk about that bad...bad guy anymore, okay?"

Lin Ruoxi was so anxious that tears welled up in her eyes. She didn't want to scold him, but Xue Rui was watching from the other end of the phone.

Rui, you are the best egg.

Lin Ruoxi silently added a sentence in her heart.

Gu Muxue's eyes widened in a flash.

This was the first time she had ever heard Lin Ruoxi curse at someone, and it was Xue Rui she was cursing at.
Upon closer reflection, she realized that what she heard from Lin Ruoxi's earphones was abusive language.

No wonder Lin Ruoxi kept drinking cola; she was trying to drown her sorrows.

Lin Ruoxi and Xue Rui had a fight, but Xue Rui was Lin Ruoxi's only friend and the only person she could confide in.

So, Lin Ruoxi came to her today to pour out her troubles.

Although she was Lin Ruoxi's "love rival," she was also her only friend.

Lin Ruoxi had nowhere else to go, so she had to come to her.

"Don't cry, I'll play with you." Gu Muxue's tone was exceptionally gentle.

This is what good friends should do.

Lin Ruoxi was puzzled. Why did Gu Muxue become so gentle when she heard her arguing with Xue Rui?

Is Gu Muxue trying to take this opportunity to steal Xue Rui away?
"Ruoxi, what are you standing there for? Let's go." Gu Muxue took Lin Ruoxi's hand.

"Oh……"

"Take your car."

"My car was stolen by bad guys, so take a ride with me."

"I just heard some cursing in my earphones. Was Xiao Rui cursing at you?"

"Hmm, maybe so..."

"Then why don't you curse back?"

"I just cursed at him."

"That's called being coquettish."

……

Listening to the lively conversation in his earphones, Xue Rui couldn't help but smile with the satisfaction of a proud father.

"I'll find you both a friend." (End of Chapter)