The big boss is reborn and lets himself go.

When Zhou Jiayu heard Zhou Jiaze say those words, the fire in his heart, which had been burning like a raging inferno, seemed to be gently brushed away by a soft breeze, and the flames instantly subsided. However, even so, the anger and dissatisfaction still lurked deep in his heart, like a piece of embers that had not been completely extinguished, only temporarily covered up.

Zhou Jiayu clenched his teeth, his face slightly flushed, clearly still somewhat unconvinced. Finally, he couldn't help but retort stubbornly, "Hmph! That's only because she hasn't had much experience dealing with men over the years! And what makes you so sure that once she really gets to know someone, she'll make the same decision? We can't be so naive! We should think more about Zhenzhen! We need to create more opportunities for her, after all, this matter concerns her lifelong happiness, and we absolutely cannot afford to be careless!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jiaze's pupils dilated instantly, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets, his face filled with disbelief and utter astonishment. He never imagined that his seemingly normal younger brother would suddenly utter such a bizarre and childish statement! This shocking remark struck Zhou Jiaze like a bolt from the blue, leaving him completely stunned.

At this moment, the previously quiet atmosphere suddenly became heavy. Everyone else present was stunned by Zhou Jiayu's words. Some people's mouths were wide open, big enough to fit an egg, their exaggerated expressions making people want to laugh; others kept shaking their heads and sighing, their faces full of helplessness and bitter smiles, as if they no longer knew how to deal with Zhou Jiayu's absurd and nonsensical words.

Zhou Yanhuan, in particular, was initially speechless. Then, she reached up to touch her forehead, her brows furrowing deeply. She raised her head, her sharp gaze fixed on Zhou Jiayu, who sat opposite her on the sofa, his face as dark as the clouds before a storm. In an unusually serious and slightly angry tone, she shouted, "Zhou Jiayu, do you really need me to give you a clear and unambiguous answer before you'll shut your mouth and stop spouting nonsense?"

Zhou Yanhuan didn't give the other party any time to react. Like a cat with its tail on fire, she eagerly continued to tell the secret she had kept hidden for so long: "Actually, there's something I've been keeping from everyone, including my great-grandmother, grandparents, and the like. Nobody knows about it. If you really want me to explain why I became the woman you call a 'woman who goes back to her ex,' why I was willing to turn around and agree to give Rong Huaizhi another chance to marry me, besides the reason that I deeply love him, there's probably only another reason that can explain it! You probably don't know, but Rong Huaizhi's parents have had absolutely no affection for him since he was a child. It's quite a coincidence, actually, in the year he was born, our Si family and the Zhou family..." It just so happened that my parents had recently gotten married, and were deeply in love during their honeymoon period. Seeing such a young child growing up alone and pitifully without anyone to care for him, they couldn't bear it! So, they resolutely made the decision to bring Rong Huaizhi back to our home to raise. After all, at that time, the entire Si family, including his biological parents, treated him with indifference and apathy. Therefore, when my parents decided to take him away, they didn't object or interfere much. Time flies, and three years passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, I also eagerly arrived in this colorful world. From that moment on, we lived together, relying on each other.

From a young age, I've had a special feeling for him, as if he were an integral part of my life. No matter when or where, I always liked to follow him around like a little shadow, clinging on even when he tried to shake me off. Then one day, on what seemed like an ordinary day, perhaps my parents, with their keen observation and subtle thoughts, noticed something amiss; or perhaps it was their innate sharp insight and intuition that sensed something was wrong. In short, they seemed to have discovered the extraordinary intimacy between him and me.

Zhou Yanhuan paused to catch her breath and continued, "In short, on that sunny day, sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves, casting delicate shadows. They played with me as usual, but that day seemed a little different. Suddenly, they gently took my small, pink hand in theirs, and when our eyes met, I could feel a hint of searching and concern in their eyes."

“My dear,” the mother spoke first, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze, “tell me, do you like Rong Huaizhi?” The father chimed in, a similarly warm smile on his face.

It was quite a coincidence, really, that everyone in the aristocratic circle knew about the upcoming marriage between the Si and Zhou families, two prestigious clans. This was an agreement between their ancestors, and the marriage was a done deal; only the choice of partners was yet to be decided.

Although I was only three years old at the time, still at an age of ignorance, I didn't have a deep understanding of the marriage that adults talked about. However, in my young heart, I had a pure and simple idea—marriage meant that I could live happily together forever, just like my dear mom and dad.

So when I heard my parents ask me that question, I, innocent and naive, nodded vigorously without hesitation, and then replied in my childish and innocent voice, "When I grow up, I will definitely marry Brother Rong Huaizhi!" At that moment, it seemed as if the whole world was illuminated by my firm vow.

From that moment on, the world seemed to subtly change, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples. And the source of all this change was simply a sentence I uttered unintentionally.

From that moment on, my parents seemed to suddenly have an unspoken understanding. They deeply engraved my seemingly unintentional remark in their hearts, and from then on, they began to consciously or unconsciously change the way they looked at their son to how they would treat their future son-in-law. Whether it was the little details of life or major decisions, my parents would always prioritize his feelings and needs.

They nurtured him meticulously, sparing no effort to provide him with various learning and growth opportunities. Whenever new knowledge or skills could enhance his abilities, his parents always thought of him first and actively created conditions for him to access and master them. Furthermore, they cared for him deeply, attending to his daily needs, physical health, and emotional state. They reminded him to dress warmly when it was cold and took meticulous care of him when he was sick.

In his parents' eyes, he had already become an indispensable member of the family's future. They eagerly anticipated the day when we could walk hand in hand into the sacred hall of marriage, creating a beautiful and enviable union. This expectation was like a flower gradually blooming under the warm spring sun, full of vitality and hope.