Rebirth: Saving the Lovely Girl from the Start

In Xue Rui’s view, Lin Ruoxi’s poor state was likely due to her having been adrift for too long.

He recalled how he hadn’t played in the sand with the little lass that day... She had seemed so eager to play with him.

’It’s just digging in the sand, right? Why couldn’t I have played?’

’Men are boys till the day they die. They can spend a lifetime polishing a damn pair of walnuts, so what’s so wrong with playing in the sand with a pretty girl for a while?’

But he had to admit, Lin Ruoxi’s dependence on him had created a subconscious certainty—that the little lass would never leave.

That was why, emotionally, he subconsciously favored the more proactive Gu Muxue.

Meanwhile, Lin Ruoxi always prioritized his feelings. ’Doesn’t the little lass feel a bit wronged sometimes, too?’

Like when he was leaving, or the times he didn’t play games with her...

But this silly girl would always hide in a corner and quietly process her emotions, completely oblivious to the fact that the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Even after becoming his girlfriend, she never ordered him around. On the contrary, her care for him became even more meticulous; she practically wished she could carry him out of bed herself...

He couldn’t help but feel like a real piece of work. All the little lass wanted was to play with him, and he couldn’t even manage such a simple request.

So, over the next two days, he took the little lass to Joy Valley, went to the beach to play in the sand, dug a heart-shaped pit on the shore, and even went foraging for fish and shrimp at low tide...

However, a small accident occurred while they were foraging. He pricked the sole of his foot, which made the little lass’s heart ache so much she dragged him off to get a tetanus shot...

...

「Two days later, at noon.」

The day the two had agreed to return to their hometown arrived. Lin Ruoxi, who wanted to take him back by train, was now packing their luggage.

Meanwhile, Xue Rui had been instructed by Lin Ruoxi to rest on the sofa, watching the little lass bustle about.

After two days of playing with her, the little lass’s spirits instantly returned to how they used to be.

Xue Rui felt that something was a little different than before, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on what...

But it didn’t matter. As long as the little lass was happy.

"Ruoxi, you’re taking the pillows back with you too?" Yu Minlan asked in surprise.

Lin Ruoxi already had a ton of luggage, and now she wanted to bring along something so bulky and worthless. Yu Minlan had to drive it all back, and her car space was extremely limited...

She glanced at Xue Rui, hoping he would try to talk some sense into her.

Xue Rui spread his hands, indicating he was powerless. If the little lass wanted to take them, let her.

"Mm, I’ll just take these two then." Lin Ruoxi hesitated for a moment before packing the two pillows Xue Rui had slept on into a bag.

"Boss Xue, it’s almost time. I’ll take you to the restaurant first," Yu Minlan said, checking her watch.

"Alright." Xue Rui started to get up from the sofa.

He had told Factory Director He he was leaving two days prior, and the director had insisted on giving him a farewell meal, which was scheduled for lunch today.

As for the train the little lass wanted to take, it was in the afternoon, so they had plenty of time.

However, just as he placed his foot on the floor, Lin Ruoxi anxiously trotted over, bent down slightly, and gestured for him to put his weight on her shoulder.

"It’s just a small cut. It stopped hurting a long time ago. You’re treating me like I have a broken bone," Xue Rui said, pinching the little lass’s cheek.

It was never a big deal to begin with. He figured the wound was already more than halfway healed, but the little lass insisted on wrapping it in gauze and wouldn’t let him walk around on it.

"It hasn’t healed yet. And I... it pains me," Lin Ruoxi said softly, her body still bent in waiting.

Xue Rui paused. If those words came from a man, it would be a classic line from a greasy scumbag’s playbook. But the little lass’s soft murmur was just too alluring...

He understood one thing: there was a type of pain in this world called ’Lin Ruoxi thinks he’s in pain’.

"Okay, I’ll be careful," Xue Rui said with a smile, putting his arm around the little lass’s shoulder.

’Maybe getting my foot injured was a good thing,’ he suddenly thought.

It wasn’t because he got to enjoy Lin Ruoxi’s care, but because the little lass used to just follow his arrangements unconditionally, without any initiative of her own...

But now things were different. He was the patient, and the little lass had actually started having all sorts of ideas of her own...

"I’ll take good care of you," Lin Ruoxi said with grave seriousness.

"Sigh, you’ve spoiled me so much. How will I ever live without you?" Xue Rui said, sighing theatrically.

Yu Minlan, who was still packing, scoffed under her breath. ’What kind of nonsense is this scumbag spouting?’

’Isn’t it the other way around?’

’Without Lin Ruoxi, you can still go have fun with Gu Muxue. But if Lin Ruoxi loses you, Xue Rui, she’s the one who truly won’t be able to live.’

She was deeply conflicted now. Should she keep hiding this for Lin Ruoxi?

’Xue Rui is usually very perceptive, but when it comes to Lin Ruoxi, he lets his guard down completely. He believes whatever she says.’

’These two... even though they’re both hiding secrets, they trust each other unconditionally.’

The corners of Lin Ruoxi’s eyes crinkled as she buried her face in Xue Rui’s chest and took a sniff.

In truth, she also had a little wicked thought of her own. ’If I spoil Xue Rui rotten, he’ll never be able to leave me. Then I can stay by his side forever.’

"Mhm, I’ll work hard to spoil you even more," Lin Ruoxi said earnestly.

Xue Rui burst out laughing and vigorously rubbed Lin Ruoxi’s face. The little lass had actually just voiced her little scheme so openly.

"Well then, you’d better do your best," Xue Rui said, patting the little lass’s head.

Nowadays, the little lass went out wearing lipstick and eyeliner, her aloof and cool demeanor a stark contrast to her soft and gentle heart.

Xue Rui stared at that smear of bright red on her lips and, for some reason, felt a sudden urge to kiss them.

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