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

The next morning, Zhou Yu officially began his volunteer work.

With his background in game design and art, he transformed himself into a new art teacher for children.

Looking at these children here, Zhou Yu felt an unprecedented sense of mission, and he secretly resolved to teach them everything he knew without reservation.

"Teacher, am I drawing it correctly?"

She approached with a mixture of shyness and anticipation, her eyes crinkling into slits with laughter.

Without a word, Zhou Yu squatted down, took the girl's hand, and guided her stroke by stroke to draw the lines. In just a few minutes, a lifelike little butterfly appeared on the paper.

"Teacher, you're amazing!" The little girl's eyes widened, filled with surprise and admiration. "Can I be as amazing as you someday?"

"Sure."

Zhou Yu patted her head and told her earnestly, "As long as you like it and work hard, you can definitely do it."

In the afternoon, the sun was blazing. Zhou Yu sat in a corner of the yard, his gaze fixed on the group of children running around wildly.

The events of his past life, like a sharp blade, once again slashed at his memories.

Recalling the night he learned that Xu Xinran was pregnant, he specially prepared a table full of dishes, wanting to celebrate properly.

Finally, near midnight, Xu Xinran entered the house, bringing with her a chilling aura. Her eyes were icy, as if they could freeze everything.

"I've aborted the child."

Her words were brief and cold, like a sharp blade, instantly shattering all of Zhou Yu's expectations and fantasies.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu's expression changed drastically, and he was filled with rage. He stood up abruptly, his eyes wide open, and his voice was low and threatening.

"What right do you have to make decisions on your own?! That's our flesh and blood!"

This was the first time he had ever lost control of himself around Xu Xinran, and it was also the moment when his long-suppressed emotions finally erupted.

However, Xu Xinran only gave a cold laugh, a laugh filled with disdain and indifference.

"I told you long ago, I don't want children!"

After saying that, she broke free from Zhou Yu's tight grip without hesitation and turned to leave.

Zhou Yu's anger was instantly replaced by despair. He used almost all his strength to barely squeeze out a few words: "Give me a reason...at least let me die knowing why!"

But Xu Xinran's retreating figure only became more resolute; she didn't even turn her head, coldly leaving behind only the words:

"There's no reason, I just don't want to."

Then, the door slammed shut with a deafening sound, completely isolating Zhou Yu in the lonely night.

Zhou Yu's thoughts drifted away from that unforgettable memory of his past life and back to reality, his eyes involuntarily reddening.

Perhaps, in Xu Xinran's heart, Zhou Yu never possessed the qualities that made her willing to bear children for him.

This realization was like a sharp blade, causing his heart to ache once again.

His gaze darkened, and a bitter smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, a smile that concealed endless bitterness and self-mockery.

Just then, bursts of children's laughter came from afar. Seven or eight children ran towards them like wild horses, their lively scene impossible to miss.

"Teacher, come quick! Let's play together!"

The youngest girl, with two little braids, stared longingly at Zhou Yu, her eyes just like a child begging to bring a toy home.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Yu's heart softened, and he disregarded his own troubles, immediately nodding in agreement.

The children swarmed around him and started playing wildly with him.

Just as they were having a great time, Jiang Wanwan suddenly came over and was pulled into the group of children's games as well.

Now the scene became even more lively, with laughter and cheers rising and falling.

Looking at this group of lively little ones, Zhou Yu felt much of his frustration dissipate.

Xu Xinran, who was far away in Yuncheng, immediately arranged for people to investigate Zhou Yu's whereabouts after learning that he had escaped. She soon learned that he was hiding in the mountains of a neighboring city.

Xu Xinran's gaze sharpened as she stared at Zhou Yu's photo on her phone screen. His face looked exceptionally relaxed and cheerful in the sunlight, a stark contrast to his usual cautious demeanor when he was around her.

This sense of freedom made her feel inexplicably irritated.

When her gaze swept over the woman beside Zhou Yu, her fingers unconsciously tightened, as if trying to convey her dissatisfaction and determination through the screen.

Seeing this, the assistant immediately stepped forward and said, "I'll go and bring Mr. Zhou back right away."

"No need, I'll go myself."

Xu Xinran waved her hand, her voice carrying an undeniable ruthlessness.

She knew in her heart that she had to handle this herself and let those arrogant brats know that if they challenged her bottom line, they would have to be prepared to pay the price.