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

Zhou Yu was taken aback for a moment, then looked down at his suit. This outfit was really something else. Standing in front of the mirror, he looked much more energetic.

But just then, he caught a glimpse of Xu Xinran standing to the side, with a calm expression on her face that said "everything is under control." He suddenly began to suspect that the zipper incident today might have been something she had planned in advance.

"He's so handsome, no wonder he's the man I, Xu Xinran, have my eye on."

Before she could finish speaking, she was already close by, and before she could react, she planted a light kiss on Zhou Yu's cheek, then smiled and took his arm as they walked out.

"Let's go, don't keep the elders waiting."

Zhou Yu was a little stunned by the kiss. He wanted to speak, but found that his throat seemed to be blocked by something, so he chose to remain silent.

What exactly is Xu Xinran up to? He tried to find the answer in her eyes, but all he saw was a deep and complex look.

He gritted his teeth, a strange sense of irritation rising within him.

In this life, he had intended to keep his distance from her to avoid repeating the same mistakes, but now it seems that all of this was in vain.

He looked up and examined Xu Xinran again, only to find that she was completely different from the Xu Xinran he remembered from his past life.

But then I thought, no, she's still the same person, that strong personality hasn't changed, she's just playing him in a different way now.

"You...were spying on me?"

In my ear came Xu Xinran's voice, which was somewhat playful and even a little cheerful.

Zhou Yu raised the corners of his mouth slightly and retorted with feigned disdain: "Don't flatter yourself. I'm just admiring the scenery. President Xu, don't try to glorify yourself."

After saying that, he deliberately turned his head away, leaving Xu Xinran with a cold and indifferent back view.

His coldness towards her was almost deliberate, but Xu Xinran was not angered by it; instead, her eyes showed a newfound determination.

She knew in her heart that this was something she owed him, and that she would have to repay it slowly over the rest of her life.

……

Inside Zuixianju, the lighting was soft and the atmosphere warm. Xu's mother was already waiting in the private room, her eyes filled with anticipation at the thought of soon meeting the person her daughter liked.

A waiter's voice came from outside the door: "Mrs. Xu, your guest has arrived."

As soon as the door opened, Zhou Zhengwen and his son entered one after the other. Zhou Zhengwen immediately put on his worldly yet polite smile, while Zhou Ze looked anxious, as if afraid of missing any opportunity to make a name for himself.

“Madam Xu, I am Zhou Zhengwen, this is my son…”

Zhou Zhengwen was only halfway through his sentence when Zhou Ze impatiently interrupted him, "Hello, Auntie, I am Zhou Ze. I have often heard President Xu mention you. Meeting you today, I find you to be even more kind and approachable than I imagined."

He has a sweet tongue, as sweet as honey.

While listening, Mrs. Xu didn't quite agree. This young man spoke sweetly, but he seemed unreliable and didn't quite match her daughter's personality.

Just then, there was another knock on the door, and this time Xu Xinran and Zhou Yu came in together.

"Mom, we're sorry we're late and kept you waiting."

With a smile, Xu Xinran naturally took Zhou Yu's hand and led him to her mother.

Madam Xu's gaze shifted between the two men, finally settling on Zhou Yu, a flicker of surprise crossing her eyes. She caught a glimpse of Zhou Ze's slightly provocative gaze out of the corner of her eye, and she understood what was going on.

Having been reborn, Zhou Yu was deeply moved when he finally saw Xu's mother again. His deep, steady voice trembled slightly.

"Aunt Xu, hello, I am Zhou Yu."

"Hey, Zhou Yu, I really owe you and your classmates a lot for getting me to the hospital the other day. We're really destined to be together."

Xu's mother spoke with great affection, and she took Zhou Yu's hand, making him sit beside her, as if she had long regarded him as family.

Upon hearing this, Xu Xinran's face flashed with a hint of doubt, and she then turned to Zhou Yu, trying to get an answer from him.

Zhou Yu simply smiled faintly, a complex look flashing in his eyes, and remained silent.

"Mom, you weren't feeling well, why didn't you tell me? You absolutely can't hide things like this from me in the future."

Xu Xinran's tone carried a hint of reproach, but more than anything, it reflected her concern and worry for her mother.

She turned to look at Zhou Yu, her eyes filled with gratitude, "Zhou Yu, thank you!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu smiled bitterly to himself and pondered silently.

That day, he naturally recognized Xu's mother, but he chose to keep the gratitude from his past life deep in his heart and never spoke of it.

At this moment, faced with Xu's mother's approval and Xu Xinran's gratitude, he felt an invisible pressure. The thought of annuling the engagement churned in his mind, but it seemed to be temporarily suppressed by this heartwarming scene.

He sighed and obediently sat down next to Xu's mother, trying his best to appear natural.

Xu Xinran, seemingly unaware of Zhou Yu's inner struggle, naturally sat down close to him, a closeness that made Zhou Yu feel awkward.

He cursed inwardly, "This woman is obviously pretending to be stupid!"

Seeing this, Xu's mother was delighted. The light in her eyes softened, as if she could already foresee the warm scene of the two walking side by side in the future. She nodded in approval.

But this satisfaction and joy became the most heartbreaking scene in Zhou Ze's eyes. His eyes were bloodshot with jealousy, and anger burned fiercely in his chest, almost bursting out of his body.

Finally, he couldn't hold back any longer. He stood up abruptly, his tone laced with provocation.

"Brother, you didn't even want to go to the banquet last time, which made Aunt Xu have to make time to see you. You have to explain this properly."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

He naturally understood Zhou Ze's intentions, but secretly rejoiced. He had been racking his brains about how to make Xu's mother have a worse impression of him, but now Zhou Ze had offered his "help" on his own initiative.

So he simply said, "It was indeed my fault for not going that day. However, I've never really liked crowded places, so..."