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

Zhou Yu's heart skipped a beat, and his eyes instantly became wary.

"Why are you here?"

He tried to break free from Xu Xinran's grasp, but found that his arms were locked tightly and he could not move.

Jiang Wanwan saw this, her brows furrowed, and doubts arose in her heart.

What is this woman's relationship with Zhou Yu? Why does he look so resistant? She involuntarily took a step forward, wanting to get closer to Zhou Yu.

But Xu Xinran seemed to have already seen through Jiang Wanwan's intentions. She smiled lightly and leaned her head on Zhou Yu's shoulder, her expression full of provocation.

"Miss, please have some self-respect. Zhou Yu is mine now."

Jiang Wanwan clenched her fist and glared at Xu Xinran, but the other woman didn't even glance at her. Instead, she turned to Zhou Yu and asked in an ambiguous tone:

"What? You're not answering my calls? Are you still angry with me about what happened last time?"

Zhou Yu's body tensed instantly; this woman was clearly doing it on purpose!

He tried to explain to Jiang Wanwan, but saw that she was pale, had empty eyes, and stood there frozen, as if she had suffered a huge blow.

"Zhou Yu, you..."

After a moment, Jiang Wanwan managed to squeeze out a voice, but before she could finish speaking, Xu Xinran continued, "Zhou Yu, is this your classmate? It's nice to meet you."

As she spoke, she reached out her hand to greet the other person.

“I am Xu Xinran, the current president of the Xu Group. And also…” She paused deliberately, her gaze shifting between the two men before finally settling heavily on Zhou Yu, “…his fiancée.”

Jiang Wanwan's outstretched hand trembled violently and stopped in mid-air, her face filled with astonishment and embarrassment.

At that moment, the air seemed to freeze, and the awkwardness was extreme.

She felt her face burning and wished she could disappear into the ground.

Recalling Zhou Yu's earlier hesitation, she suddenly realized what had happened.

It turns out he was already engaged, and his fiancée was the president of the Xu Group. How could she possibly cope with such a disparity?

“That’s not how it is…” Zhou Yu hesitated, knowing that any explanation would be weak and ineffective.

"Um... I have something to do, I'll be going now." Jiang Wanwan finally spoke, her voice choked with emotion, and she left the scene almost as if she were fleeing.

Watching Jiang Wanwan's figure gradually disappear from sight, Xu Xinran finally released her grip on Zhou Yu.

Zhou Yu glared at her angrily: "You've gone too far!"

"Too much?" Xu Xinran raised an eyebrow, her eyes full of disdain. "I'm just making her see reality. She and you are from completely different worlds."

"Xu Xinran, what you're doing only makes me despise you more." Zhou Yu's voice was filled with barely suppressed anger. "She's my friend, why are you so disrespectful?"

Xu Xinran was unimpressed, a mocking smile playing on her lips.

"Respect? People have to learn to face reality. I just let her experience the cruelty of society ahead of time."

Xu Xinran watched as her man wholeheartedly spoke up for others, and saw that he still wanted to defend that woman.

Annoyed, she abruptly pulled Zhou Yu close and kissed him directly...

Zhou Yu's eyes widened, his anger erupting like a volcano.

The woman's figure, like an inescapable shadow, once again turned his peaceful life upside down.

"Xu Xinran, are you ever going to stop?!" He gritted his teeth, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

He struggled desperately, trying to break free from the soft arms that were wrapped around him like shackles.

But Xu Xinran was like a snake, tightly coiling around him, not only refusing to let go but tightening her grip even more, almost suffocating him.

"Zhou Yu, I will never let go!"

Xu Xinran sneered, then she deepened the kiss without hesitation, as if she wanted to devour him whole. It was her unfulfilled obsession from her past life, the prey she was determined to have in this life.

Zhou Yu felt pain and suffocation on his lips, and an unprecedented sense of humiliation and anger surged within him.

With a sudden burst of strength, he finally pried open Xu Xinran's tightly clasped fingers, then shoved her away as if she were a monster he loathed.

"Get away! Stay away from me!"

He roared, his voice cold and resolute, his eyes devoid of any warmth, filled only with indifference and disgust.

Xu Xinran staggered a few steps, barely managing to stand, and looked up at Zhou Yu. A hint of hurt flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by stubbornness.

"Get out? You think you can get rid of me like that?" She sneered, her voice filled with provocation and defiance. "Zhou Yu, let me tell you, in this lifetime, unless I die, you will never escape my grasp!"

"Then let's see!" He glared at Xu Xinran, his eyes flashing with defiance and determination. "I want to see what other tricks you can pull!"

In Xu Xinran's eyes, Zhou Yu's rage was nothing more than a clumsy farce. A playful smile appeared on her lips as she slowly approached, her eyes suddenly turning cold.

"Zhou Yu, remember this: your life and your heart are now bound to me. If I find out you're seeing that woman again, I guarantee she won't be able to stay in this city!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu's pupils contracted sharply, and he looked at her in disbelief. Her resolute expression sent an unprecedented chill through him.

"What's wrong with you! Am I, Zhou Yu, your property?"

He roared angrily, turned around and strode away as if a raging flood or ferocious beast was chasing him.

Xu Xinran watched the man flee in disarray, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.

……

Back home, Zhou Yu practically rushed into the bathroom, brushing his teeth over and over again, trying to wash away the woman's lingering scent.

He stepped out of the bathroom, soaked to the bone, and collapsed onto the bed, panting heavily, his mind filled with doubt and confusion.

Why is Xu Xinran pursuing him so relentlessly?

Wouldn't it be better to be as ruthless and heartless as in your past life?

And Jiang Wanwan...

Thinking about what had just happened, Zhou Yu felt guilty. He picked up his phone, typed an apologetic message, and sent it to Jiang Wanwan.

I'm very sorry about tonight. She's always been domineering and never considers other people's feelings. If she hurt you, I apologize.

Shortly after the message was sent, his phone vibrated, and Jiang Wanwan's reply made his heart tighten.

It's okay. But... are you really engaged to her?

These words were like a sharp knife, cutting into his already complicated feelings.

He knew Jiang Wanwan's feelings deeply. In this life, he wanted to give himself a chance to choose again...

However, Xu Xinran's warning words were still ringing in his ears, and he knew she wasn't joking.

Finally, he took a deep breath and replied to Jiang Wanwan's message.

Yes, we're getting engaged.