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

As Xu Xinran stepped into the Xu family's old house, a round little guy crashed into her arms like a cannonball.

Her tense face relaxed for once, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up. She steadily caught the boy who rushed towards her and picked him up in her arms.

The little guy was about four or five years old, with a chubby face and eyes as bright as two black grapes, which made people's hearts melt just looking at him.

"Sister!" she called out in a childish voice, with a hint of excitement.

Sitting on the sofa, Xu's mother looked at the close relationship between the siblings, her eyes filled with love and warmth, and her smile lines deepened.

"Xinran, you're finally back."

"Mom, it's so late, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Xu Xinran's gaze fell on her mother, her beautiful eyes filled with a rare tenderness.

In this world, her mother and younger brother are her everything. But the memories of her past life are like a nightmare; she failed to protect them, and this is her eternal pain.

Now, reborn, she vows to protect them.

"Shangchuan, that child, insists on waiting for you to come back before he will go to sleep."

Xu's mother's tone was somewhat indulgent, but also revealed a hint of helplessness.

Xu Shangchuan was the youngest son of the Xu couple. Last year, Xu's father was diagnosed with a serious illness. At that time, Xu Shangchuan was still learning to speak, while Xu Xinran was studying abroad.

A few months later, Xu's father passed away, leaving behind a widow and her child.

From that time on, Xu Xinran took over the heavy responsibility of the Xu Group and carved out a bloody path in the business world.

Not only did he stabilize the Xu family, but he also led it to the pinnacle of Yuncheng's financial industry, making it a legend among the people of Haicheng. However, they did not know that Zhou Yu had also helped behind the scenes.

Little Shangchuan wrapped his little arms around Xu Xinran's neck, blinked his big eyes, and asked, "Sister, didn't you say I'd have a new brother? When is he coming?"

The little guy is precocious, his eyes full of curiosity and anticipation for his future brother-in-law.

"elder brother……"

Hearing this address, Xu Xinran felt a warmth in her heart, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.

"You want to see him that much?"

She deliberately teased Xiao Shangchuan, and the little guy nodded seriously, a look that made everyone smile.

Xu Xinran gently pinched his chubby cheeks, her eyes full of determination: "Don't worry, you'll be able to see him soon."

Watching the interaction between the siblings, Mrs. Xu smiled, but she knew exactly what was going on in her mind.

She teased, "Xinran, this is the first time I've seen you so interested in any boy. What's so special about him?"

“Special…” Xu Xinran murmured, her thoughts instantly drawn back to her past life.

Back then, my mother also praised Zhou Yu in the same way, saying that he was different from others and that he was someone I could entrust my life to.

And Zhou Yu truly lived up to that, always putting her first, no matter when or where.

But what about myself back then?

She was completely opposed to the marriage, spoke coldly to Zhou Yu, and even misunderstood every bit of his good intentions.

After the car accident, she didn't even give him a chance to explain. Thinking of this, Xu Xinran's eyes darkened, and an indescribable sense of regret welled up in her heart again.

"It's just Xinran..."

Her mother's words interrupted her thoughts, tinged with worry.

"You've only known each other for a short time, isn't it too sudden for you to be so eager to marry him? Also, is he willing to move into his family home? You can't force this, you need to think it through."

"reluctantly?"

Xu Xinran smiled gently. She recalled Zhou Yu's completely different attitudes towards her and Jiang Wanwan tonight, and made a decision in her mind.

She parted her red lips slightly, her tone gentle yet revealing a stubbornness: "Mom, don't worry, he will agree."

Seeing her daughter's confident demeanor, Xu's mother felt a sense of relief despite her doubts. She knew that once her daughter made a decision, she wouldn't easily change her mind.

So she nodded. "Okay, Mom believes you. But since you've made up your mind, Mom also needs to meet him and see what kind of person he really is."

"it is good."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xinran smiled confidently.

She knew that her mother would like Zhou Yu after meeting him, and so would Shang Chuan.

But... now that Zhou Yu has changed his personality, will he still obey his mother's arrangements and marry her as he did in his previous life?

……

The next morning, sunlight pierced through the thin mist, and Zhou Yu walked out of his room with a face full of exhaustion, only to bump into the last person he wanted to see as soon as he stepped out the door.

Good morning, brother.

Zhou Ze pretended to be affectionate and stepped forward, reaching out to put his arm around Zhou Yu's shoulder, but Zhou Yu deftly avoided it.

Zhou Yu frowned, his disgust for his younger brother evident in his expression.

"Just say what you mean, don't beat around the bush."

Seeing this, Zhou Ze's smile became even more forced, but he still suppressed his anger and continued to pretend.

"Big brother, I heard that Mu Tianze got into the New Generation... Did you set him up?"

His words were brimming with jealousy.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu's face instantly darkened, and he stared intently at Zhou Ze.

"Who told you that?" His voice carried a hint of coldness.

"Oh my, big brother, this news has spread throughout your entire college," Zhou Ze said exaggeratedly, trying to get closer to Zhou Yu.

"Look, we're brothers after all. Could you put in a good word for me with President Xu and let me join the new generation?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu sneered inwardly. So all that pretense from this guy early in the morning was for this very thing.

"Mu Tianze was able to get into the new generation because he has the ability. As for..." He deliberately dragged out his words, his eyes filled with disdain, "those who have neither ability nor hard work, even if they want to use connections, it's probably in vain, don't you think?"