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

What an ironic scene...

Recalling his past life, at that engagement banquet, Xu Xinran slapped him across the face in public, making him lose face and become a laughing stock in the upper circles of Yuncheng.

At that time, he was completely devoted to her, believing that as long as he treated her sincerely, she would naturally reciprocate.

But what was the result? He sacrificed himself, only to end up behind cold iron bars in prison, while she never once considered trusting him.

Now, things are really messed up. Zhou Yu no longer wants to love her, let alone marry her, but this woman is acting like she's gone mad, determined to keep him by her side.

This world is both laughable and pathetic.

"Zhou Yu, today is a great day for us, so smile and don't let the guests laugh at us."

Xu Xinran leaned close to his ear and whispered, a smile on her face that was hard to decipher, which sent a chill down Zhou Yu's spine.

Zhou Yu forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, suppressing his discomfort.

He knew that resistance at this moment was futile; he could only submit for the time being and wait for an opportunity.

Seeing this, Xu Xinran smiled with satisfaction.

In the days to come, she would arrange everything in an orderly manner, as long as Zhou Yu could stay obediently by her side.

However, for Zhou Yu, this journey to the main stage was like a trek through mountains of knives and seas of fire.

Every step he took felt like stepping on a sharp blade, the pain penetrating to the bone, but he gritted his teeth and remained silent.

The guests who were nearby seemed to have noticed something was wrong and cast inquiring glances at him, but Zhou Yu seemed to be in another world, and all the noise was irrelevant to him.

He had only one thought in his mind: to get through this ordeal and then find an opportunity to completely break free from this woman's clutches.

……

Under the spotlight, Zhou Yu and Xu Xinran stood side by side in the center of the stage, becoming the absolute protagonists of this grand event.

The emcee's polite but lengthy opening remarks, like the chirping of cicadas on a summer afternoon, made Zhou Yu feel irritated and impatient.

"Next, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome the parents of the bride and groom to the stage to witness this happy moment together!"

As the emcee finished speaking, Zhou Zhengwen straightened his clothes and walked steadily onto the stage. On the other side, Xu's mother also slowly stepped onto the stage with a gentle smile.

After the two elders stood still, Xu's mother's eyes were full of love for her daughter and admiration for Zhou Yu.

When Zhou Yu saw his father, he couldn't help but want to get closer. It was the blood ties that bound him to his father, and it was his only support in this complicated world.

However, Xu Xinran did not give him that chance. She keenly sensed Zhou Yu's intention, and with a slight force of her wrist, she pulled him firmly back to her side, her low warning filled with undeniable determination.

Why are you hiding?!

Zhou Yu was burning with anger. He glared at her fiercely, then turned his gaze to Xu's mother's expectant eyes.

At this moment, he was filled with mixed feelings. He knew that he was walking step by step toward a future he did not want to face, a path he had tried to escape countless times.

Mother Xu gently took Zhou Yu and Xu Xinran's hands, folded them together, and her eyes sparkled with a look of satisfaction.

"Seeing you two so loving makes me feel at ease. Xinran, you must treat Zhou Yu well in the future and not let him suffer any injustice."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xinran smiled knowingly and, ignoring the stares of those around her, suddenly planted a light kiss on Zhou Yu's cheek.

This sudden action shocked Zhou Yu. He turned his head to look at her in disbelief, his eyes filled with incomprehension and anger.

"Mom, don't worry, of course I will treat my fiancé well."

Xu Xinran's voice was sweet and firm, but to Zhou Yu it sounded like a sharp blade, cutting into his already fragile nerves.

In his past life, such a promise might have moved him to tears, but now, Zhou Yu is no longer a pawn to be manipulated.

Zhou Zhengwen looked at his son, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, a mixture of relief and worry.

He gently patted Zhou Yu's shoulder and said in a deep voice, "Xiao Yu, from now on, you are the Xu family's son-in-law. Remember, act with caution and don't bring shame to the Zhou family, understand?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu gave a bitter smile but remained silent.

As the ceremony reached its climax, Xu Xinran unhesitatingly took out the pigeon blood ruby ​​ring, its dazzling light seemingly capable of illuminating the entire venue.

Ignoring the constraints of traditional etiquette, she directly took Zhou Yu's hand and slipped the ring onto his middle finger with a swift and decisive action, carrying an air of undeniable resolve.

Then, she stretched out her hand, her eyes filled with a hint of provocation, as if to say, "It's your turn."

Zhou Yu took a deep breath, suppressing his dissatisfaction and resistance, and slowly put the ring on her finger.

At this moment, their hands were clasped tightly, yet each harbored their own thoughts.

As soon as she put on the ring, Xu Xinran leaned close to Zhou Yu's ear and whispered her promise:

"Zhou Yu, I, Xu Xinran, keep my word. From this day forward, I will love you with all my heart until the end of my life."