After being reborn, the aloof female CEO became a paranoid.

Zhou Yu and Xu Xinran's marriage entered its third year, but it also came to an end.

The woman he once cherished had personally sent him to prison.

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In a corner of the prison, the stench of blood and mold mingled, creating a suffocating atmosphere.

Zhou Yu curled up on the cold ground, a self-deprecating bitter smile on his lips.

He had lost count of how many times he had been beaten and tortured since he was imprisoned a year ago. But he also knew that Xu Xinran was involved in all of this.

After all, in Xu Xinran's eyes, he was the sinner who murdered her mother and younger brother.

He couldn't understand why the woman he loved with all his heart would so resolutely push him into the abyss, not even giving him a chance to explain.

As his consciousness gradually faded, the last thing that flashed through his mind was still the memories he shared with Xu Xinran.

It turns out that love can be truly wonderful when it's good, and truly painful when it's bad.

Finally, amidst the blood and hatred glaring at him, Zhou Yu slowly closed his eyes and stopped breathing.

When Zhou Yu opened his eyes again, he found himself lying perfectly fine in bed, and the familiar blue ceiling above him left him stunned for a long time.

He sat up abruptly and slapped his face to confirm that this was not a dream.

Then, he grabbed his phone from the bedside table and was shocked to see the date May 6, 2024 on the screen.

Memories began to piece together rapidly in his mind, and he suddenly remembered that this day was the day he first met Xu Xinran, and also the beginning of all their entanglements.

“Xu Xinran…” Zhou Yu murmured the name, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

In his previous life, he loved her humbly and blindly, knowing full well that she had someone else in her heart, yet still clinging to a sliver of unrealistic fantasy.

He concealed his own brilliance, willingly remaining the man behind her, using his resources and connections to secretly help the Xu Group overcome difficulties time and time again.

He believed that time could change everything, and that one day Xu Xinran would see his good qualities.

In the end, all he got in return was her indifference and betrayal, and his own endless pain.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yu suddenly chuckled softly, a chuckle that contained both a sense of letting go of the past and an expectation for the future.

Having lived a second life, he has come to a complete understanding that the most important thing for a person is to live their own life well.

Just then, a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. Zhou Yu quickly composed himself, got up, and opened the door.

Outside the door, Zhou Ze, dressed impeccably, was smiling at him.

"Brother, Dad's urging us, are you ready?"

Looking at the familiar yet repulsive face, Zhou Yu sneered inwardly, as memories of his past life flooded back.

In his previous life, it was this very person who sowed discord between him and Xu Xinran, making their relationship even worse.

"I won't go tonight, I'm not feeling well," Zhou Yu replied softly, feigning discomfort.

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhou Ze's eyes, which was then replaced by a regretful expression, but he couldn't suppress the upward curve of his lips.

"Oh, I see. Well... that's such a pity."

Zhou Yu sneered inwardly; how could he not know Zhou Ze's little scheme?

Tonight is the Xu family's banquet, where Xu Xinran will make her first appearance as the new president. All the wealthy young men in Haicheng are flocking to attend, and Zhou Ze naturally won't let this opportunity slip by.

By not going himself, he gave Zhou Ze a bigger stage.

"You'd better do a good job."

After Zhou Yu finished speaking calmly, he turned around and closed the door without hesitation, shutting out Zhou Ze's scheming and expectations.

His eyes instantly turned cold as he entered through the door.

Zhou Yu's attitude today was clearly somewhat unusual for Zhou Ze.

But Zhou Ze was preoccupied with the upcoming banquet and had no time to delve into the matter.

He went downstairs with great joy, and a few minutes later, the Zhou father and son went to the banquet together.

Zhou Yu slowly walked to his desk, his eyes involuntarily drawn to the computer screen on the desk.

It was a game he had always dreamed of developing, and it was already in its early stages, but he had not been able to complete it because he was busy trying to please Xu Xinran.

He shook his head with a self-deprecating smile, realizing how incredibly foolish he had been back then.

But now, everything is different.

He can finally put down all his burdens and focus on fulfilling his dream.

Zhou Yu's fingers danced rapidly across the keyboard, each line of code like a dancing musical note, weaving his dreams.

His eyes shone with a determined light, as if at this moment he had rediscovered his long-lost passion and motivation.

Just then, an email notification popped up in the lower right corner of the computer screen. Zhou Yu's finger paused, and he quickly opened the email.

"Boss, the Ji family in Tianjin is looking for you. I heard they've offered an exorbitant price. They're probably facing a major technical problem. If you're interested, feel free to contact me anytime!"

A glint of light flashed in Zhou Yu's eyes. The Ji family, a giant in the technology industry that could command the winds and waves, was actually extending an olive branch to him.

And such a large-scale investment! Interesting!

Zhou Yu typed on the keyboard and replied to the email.

"If you're interested, we can chat!"