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

Zhou Yu looked up and saw everyone gathered around Mu Tianze, each sharing their plans after graduation—

“These days, it’s hard to find a decent job. Big companies have high thresholds and require work experience, while we look down on small companies,” Mu Tianze’s roommate complained. “Tianze is lucky; he was directly picked up by a big company called New Generation. I can only pack up and go back to my hometown for a peaceful life.”

"Jiang Wanwan, what about you? What are your plans for the future?"

A chubby boy with a goofy smile turned the conversation to Jiang Wanwan.

Jiang Wanwan smiled slightly and said mysteriously, "I plan to dive headfirst into scientific research. I'll keep the specifics a secret for now, please understand."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, their eyes revealing a tacit understanding that "those who know, know." Then came a barrage of compliments, praising her for her quick wit and exceptional talent.

Jiang Wanwan had been praised by people since she was a child and was used to it, but she still responded politely to each person.

"Zhou Yu, what about you?"

“Me?” Zhou Yu pointed to himself, his smile a little forced. “I still want to continue developing my career in game design.”

"Why don't you try the new generation too? Maybe you can fight alongside Mu Tianze!" someone suggested.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu's expression changed slightly. The new generation was under the Xu Group, and he wanted to stay far away from that place from the bottom of his heart.

At this moment, someone said, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "Zhou Yu, your family is so wealthy and powerful. Even if you just lie down after graduation, you can live a very comfortable life. If you find a wife who is your equal, your life will be even more comfortable."

These words sounded like a joke, but when they reached Jiang Wanwan's ears, her face instantly darkened.

Zhou Yu's smile froze. Whenever marriage was mentioned, Xu Xinran's name kept popping into his mind...

However, the atmosphere was quickly overshadowed by other topics, and everyone continued to raise their glasses in blessing for Mu Tianze's future.

As the party drew to a close, people left one by one.

Finally, only Mu Tianze, Zhou Yu, and Jiang Wanwan remained in the private room, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

Just then, Zhou Yu's phone screen lit up. He opened it and his expression instantly turned sour.

The text message was from Xu Xinran.

[Just finished a meeting. I missed the last game expo, but I heard there's a concert tonight. Let's go together. I'm coming to pick you up now.]

Zhou Yu frowned, wondering why this woman had suddenly become so clingy.

He's always making phone calls or sending text messages. Where did that aloofness he used to have go?

Most importantly, he didn't want to see her.

It’s really fatal!

Zhou Yu inwardly groaned. He missed Xu Xinran's indifferent demeanor from before; at least he could have some peace and quiet back then.

Now, she has left him feeling both helpless and at a loss.

He sighed, tossed his phone onto the table, and decided to avoid seeing it altogether.

But before the phone could settle down for even a few seconds, it rang again. He knew without a doubt it was Xu Xinran. Without a word, Zhou Yu pressed the hang-up button.

Jiang Wanwan, who was sitting next to him, keenly noticed the fleeting annoyance on Zhou Yu's face and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

Zhou Yu snapped out of his daze, forced a smile, shook his head, and said, "It's nothing."

The party finally ended, and Mu Tianze, who couldn't hold his liquor, was a little tipsy even from cocktails.

As soon as he stepped out of the restaurant, he staggered a few steps and almost lost his balance. Seeing this, Zhou Yu quickly stepped forward to support him, thinking about how to safely take him home.

Finally, he hailed a taxi, thinking he could also take Jiang Wanwan home, since it was late at night and it wasn't safe for a girl to be alone.

The three of them squeezed into the car, where the air was so stuffy it felt like you could squeeze water out of it. The only sounds they heard were the driver occasionally shifting gears and the wind whistling past the window.

After dropping Mu Tianze off at home, Zhou Yu signaled the driver to take Jiang Wanwan home first.

On the way, the two fell silent again.

When they finally arrived at their destination, Zhou Yu quickly got out of the car, went around to the other side to open the door for Jiang Wanwan, and even used his hand to protect the roof of the car, afraid that she would bump her head.

Just as she was about to say goodbye, Jiang Wanwan suddenly spoke, her voice trembling slightly.

"Zhou Yu, do you...do you still remember what I told you before?"

Zhou Yu's heart skipped a beat. Of course, he knew Jiang Wanwan was referring to the confession. However, he had been playing dumb, like a coward, and dared not respond directly.

Now, he had to give Jiang Wanwan a clear answer, and he gripped the car door even tighter.

"I..." Zhou Yu started to say, but then his words caught in his throat.

Just then, not far away, a white sedan was parked quietly. The woman in the car narrowed her double pupils, like a cheetah locking onto its prey. Her gaze pierced through the night and distance, shooting straight at Zhou Yu and Jiang Wanwan.

From the moment she saw the two get out of the car, her face turned frosty, and her heart burned with rage.

He ignored her messages and hung up on her... Turns out, he was busy on a date.

Xu Xinran curled her lips into a smile, a smile that carried a hint of eeriness that sent chills down one's spine.

Despite the late hour and the dim streetlights, Xu Xinran still noticed the spring-like blush on Jiang Wanwan's face.

Ha! I didn't take her seriously before, but now it seems... we're rivals meeting, and we're extremely jealous of each other.

Without saying a word, Xu Xinran got out of the car and walked towards them.

Zhou Yu hesitated for a few seconds, just about to speak: "Jiang Wanwan, I think we..."

Before the words "inappropriate" could even be uttered, I felt an irresistible force coming from my arm.

Zhou Yu turned his head and saw that Xu Xinran had been standing next to him at some point, forcefully taking his arm.

Then, Xu Xinran pulled him into her arms swiftly and resolutely, as if she wanted to completely possess him.