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

Zhou Yu tensed up, froze on the spot, and didn't even dare to breathe.

His gaze shifted between Xu Xinran and Zhou Ze, trying to find a clue in their expressions.

Xu Xinran's embrace made him feel suffocated; her body heat, transmitted through their clothes, only made his heart grow colder.

He didn't understand why Xu Xinran was suddenly so close to him; she was completely different from the person he remembered.

"Mr. Xu, what's wrong...?"

Zhou Yu finally couldn't help but speak, his voice hoarse and trembling slightly.

Upon hearing this, Xu Xinran slowly released him, took a step back, and the passion in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by a complex expression.

She looked at Zhou Yu, as if searching for something, or perhaps hesitating about something.

"Zhou Yu, can we talk alone?"

Xu Xinran suddenly spoke, her voice gentler than she had ever been in her previous life.

Zhou Yu's heart tightened; he couldn't figure out what Xu Xinran was up to.

He glanced at Zhou Zhengwen, then at Zhou Ze, and finally nodded.

"it is good."

Zhou Zhengwen and Zhou Ze were left in the living room, both of them looking rather grim.

Zhou Ze's eyes were filled with resentment, while Zhou Zhengwen looked worried. They watched Zhou Yu and Xu Xinran go upstairs and disappear around the corner of the stairs.

Zhou Yu's room was simply and neatly furnished, with bookshelves filled with various books and game design magazines. Xu Xinran entered the room, looked around, and finally fixed her gaze on Zhou Yu's computer.

"You're not feeling well, yet you still have to do this?" Xu Xinran pointed at the computer, her tone tinged with curiosity.

Zhou Yu nodded, walked to his desk, turned on his computer, and the screen displayed the game he was developing.

He didn't speak, but just quietly looked at Xu Xinran, waiting for her reaction.

Xu Xinran walked to the computer and carefully looked at the design drawings and code on the screen.

Her brows furrowed slightly, as if she were deep in thought. After a while, she turned around to face Zhou Yu.

"You want to make this game yourself?"

Zhou Yu nodded. "Yes, this has always been my dream."

Xu Xinran was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I can help you."

Zhou Yu was startled; he hadn't expected Xu Xinran to make such a suggestion.

He looked at Xu Xinran, trying to find the answer in her eyes. But her eyes were deep and unfathomable.

"Why?" Zhou Yu's voice was low and wary.

Xu Xinran smiled slightly, walked to the window, looked at the scenery outside, and spoke in a soft but firm voice.

"Because I believe in you."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu looked at Xu Xinran's retreating figure and felt a chill run down his spine. He dared not easily trust this woman, so he chose to refuse without hesitation.

"Thank you for your trust, Mr. Xu, but I may not need it for the time being."

Xu Xinran turned around, looked at Zhou Yu, and a meaningful smile reappeared on her face.

"Don't be so quick to refuse, think it over carefully first."

After saying that, she turned and left the room.

Zhou Yu didn't leave the room again; he was restless all afternoon.

He couldn't understand why Xu Xinran would suddenly treat him like this.

He recalled the misunderstandings and pain between the two of them in their past life, and a chill ran through him.

In the evening, Zhou Zhengwen summoned him to his study.

Zhou Zhengwen calmly told him, "Xiao Yu, today President Xu formally proposed a marriage alliance between the Zhou and Xu families, and she hopes to finalize the marriage as soon as possible, and specifically requested to get engaged to you."

Zhou Yu was completely stunned when he heard this.

How could that be? In their previous life, they got engaged after knowing each other for three months, and that was only because Xu Xinran's mother valued his steadiness, which is why Xu Xinran reluctantly agreed.

But why has everything changed in this life?

He tried to regain his composure and told his father about his plans, "Dad, I... I was originally planning to study abroad for two years, so... could we postpone the marriage for now?"

His thought was to delay as long as possible.

Zhou Zhengwen sighed. He understood his son's feelings, but the family's interests and the marriage alliance with the Xu family were equally important.

“Xiao Yu, I understand your thoughts. But the Xu family’s attitude this time is very firm, and Xu Xinran seems to be quite satisfied with you. A marriage alliance with the Xu family would be good for the entire Zhou family.”

Zhou Yu fell silent. He knew his father was right, but the pain she had inflicted on him in his past life filled him with uncontrollable fear.

No! This marriage absolutely cannot go through...