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

Night falls quickly in the neighboring city; the sky gradually darkens.

Zhou Yu strolled out of the dormitory, took a deep breath of the fresh mountain air that was unique to the night, and felt increasingly refreshed.

The mountains are quiet at night, with only a few cicadas chirping, which is very soothing to listen to.

He clutched his phone, his heart pounding with anxiety, wondering if Xu Xinran would find their way here.

He prayed silently, hoping she would let him go and cancel the absurd engagement.

"Zhou Yu".

A shout suddenly came from behind him, startling him. He turned around and saw Jiang Wanwan.

"why are not you sleeping?"

She asked with a smile, a smile that seemed especially warm in the night.

"I wanted to come out and see the sunset; I haven't had many opportunities to come to places like this before."

The "past" he was referring to was his previous life.

In his past life, Zhou Yu's life revolved solely around Xu Xinran; her joys and sorrows became his entire world. For her, he abandoned his ideals and pursuits, only to end up with nothing and imprisoned.

Even now, thinking about it still makes my heart ache.

"Zhou Yu, what's wrong? Is something on your mind?"

Seeing that his expression was off, Jiang Wanwan asked him with concern.

Zhou Yu snapped out of his daze, shook his head, and forced a smile. "I'm fine. Go back and rest."

He and Jiang Wanwan should just remain ordinary friends, like they are now.

After all, even without Xu Xinran, there was no possibility between him and Jiang Wanwan.

But Jiang Wanwan didn't seem to be planning to let him off easily this time. "If you trust me, tell me what's bothering you. Although... I may not be able to help, I'll be a good listener."

Zhou Yu looked up at the girl in front of him, who was always full of sunshine and understanding.

Whether in her past life or this one, she was a wonderful girl. But he really couldn't tell her those things; they were too complicated.

"I'm really fine, you should go back now," he urged again, trying to reassure her.

But Jiang Wanwan's resolve had changed this time. She leaned forward and asked softly, "You... don't want to marry that person?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu's heart tightened; he hadn't expected Jiang Wanwan to ask so directly.

He paused, then remained silent.

"I knew it!" Jiang Wanwan became even more excited when she saw his reaction.

"If you weren't forced, why would you come here on the eve of your engagement? Zhou Yu, tell me, did she force you? Don't be afraid, this is a society governed by law, she can't cover up everything!"

One hand can cover the sky...

Those four words are indeed correct.

Back then, Xu Xinran could turn a person from innocent to tainted with scandals, even sending them to prison, with just a single word.

"Jiang Wanwan, I'm fine." Zhou Yu said with a stern face, trying to make his voice sound calm. "Don't worry about this. Go back."

After saying that, he turned around and left, returning to his dormitory without looking back.

As soon as the door closed, he received a message from Mu Tianze.

[Brother Yu, we've investigated and found out that the Ji family's matter is currently unrelated to the Xu family. However, we heard that the Xu family's higher-ups are secretly trying to help the Ji family.]

This news brought Zhou Yu a slight sense of relief. Next, all he needed to do was sort out his mess with Xu Xinran and then offer timely assistance to the Ji family; his future path should be easier.

Xu Xinran arrived at the Zhou family home at seven o'clock in the evening. As soon as Zhou Zhengwen heard that she had arrived, he quickly came out of his study and went downstairs to greet her.

Zhou Ze was equally delighted.

He knew that Zhou Yu had already run away, so Xu Xinran could focus all her attention on him.

He quickly went back to his room to change into new clothes and even combed his hair, trying to make himself look similar to Zhou Yu's usual attire.

After all, Xu Xinran likes Zhou Yu's type. If he could become like that, he might become the Xu family's son-in-law.

After carefully dressing up, Zhou Ze went downstairs in a relaxed manner, secretly planning how to make his presence felt in front of Xu Xinran.

But from beginning to end, the woman acted as if she didn't see him at all, not even glancing at him once, which made him feel a little disappointed.

Where is Zhou Yu?

Xu Xinran's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Zhou Ze's thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhengwen immediately turned to Zhou Ze and winked, signaling him to go and call Zhou Yu.

Zhou Ze chuckled inwardly, but outwardly remained calm and agreed, then turned and walked upstairs.

At Zhou Yu's door, Zhou Ze pretended to knock twice, then deliberately raised his voice and shouted:

"Brother, Mr. Xu has come to deliver the formal attire."

After doing all this, Zhou Ze stood behind the door, deliberately delaying for a while, secretly looking forward to the heat that was about to begin.

A moment later, he ran downstairs in a panic and said to Zhou Zhengwen, "Dad, my older brother isn't in his room. I don't know where he went. And... his suitcase seems to be missing too!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhengwen's face instantly turned ashen.

He never expected Zhou Yu to disappear at this critical juncture. How could he explain this to Xu Xinran? Meanwhile, Xu Xinran's beautiful eyes were like knives, constantly scanning the Zhou family members.

She curled her lips into a cold laugh, her voice carrying a chilling undertone.

"Mr. Zhou, it seems your son doesn't want to marry me?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhengwen broke out in a cold sweat and immediately began apologizing profusely.

"Mr. Xu... I'm so sorry! Zhou Yu is just a child who doesn't know any better, please don't take it to heart. I'll send someone to look for him right away, and I'll definitely bring him back to you!"

Xu Xinran acted as if she hadn't heard him, her face growing colder and colder, her eyes seeming to freeze over, making it impossible for anyone to look directly at her.

Zhou Ze stood aside, looking at Xu Xinran's murderous expression, so frightened that he didn't dare to breathe.

Xu Xinran's fingers dug deep into her flesh from the force she used, and blood flowed down between her fingers, but she seemed oblivious, only clenching her fists tightly, her eyes flashing with a resolute light.

"Zhou Yu, you still can't be honest!"

She secretly vowed to herself that once she found that guy, she would make him pay!