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

Xu Xinran's deep eyes, as dark as ink, finally looked at him directly. "He made a phone call."

"Oh, so that's it."

Shen Tianling smiled knowingly, then sighed as if he had thought of something. "President Xu, my younger brother is a good boy. He has never been good at expressing himself since he was little. Although he was a bit rebellious when he was young and liked to do things that his parents opposed, it was only because he was young and didn't understand. It's understandable."

The man's words clearly had a hidden meaning, and Xu Xinran now focused all her attention on Shen Tianling.

She wanted to see what other tricks this man could pull.

As he spoke, Shen Tianling sighed with worry, "My cousin was young and didn't know any better before. He liked to hang out with some disreputable girls. He may have had contact with other women before you got married. I suppose it wasn't the first time he was with President Xu... As his older cousin, I failed to teach him properly, which is my dereliction of duty."

"We're sorry to have troubled you, Mr. Xu. Your relationship was so strained because of that incident before, and it was heartbreaking for our whole family. But now everything is fine. Seeing you two being loving and harmonious, we're relieved that the old grudges have been forgotten."

Upon hearing Shen Tianling's words, a dangerous glint flashed in Xu Xinran's deep black eyes. Her aura was unfathomable, concealing a terrifying coldness.

She remembered.

Before marrying her, Zhou Yu had gone horseback riding at a horse farm with Zhou Ze and Shen Tianling, but later fell off his horse in an accident.

It was because of that incident that Zhou Yu accidentally injured his genitals, leaving a scar. As a result, she repeatedly mocked and embarrassed him after their marriage.

Everyone thought it was an accident, but it was a huge disaster for Zhou Yu. It was because of this incident that his life was subjected to so much torment.

But that was three years ago, or rather, a lifetime ago.

After her rebirth, she had long forgotten about this incident. Now that it has been brought up again, how could she not understand the implication in his words?

It seems that Zhou Yu's fall from the horse was not an accident, but rather that Shen Tianling was behind it all from the beginning.

The thought of how Zhou Yu had been schemed against by them caused Xu Xinran immense heartache. She didn't even bother to pretend anymore, her face darkening as she gave a cold laugh. "Heh... Is that so? You'd actually wish me and Zhou Yu well? I thought you'd be eager for us to continue like before."

Shen Tianling still wore an impeccable smile. "Mr. Xu, what are you saying? I don't understand. Zhou Yu is my cousin, and of course I hope my cousin can find happiness with you, Mr. Xu."

Xu Xinran's lips curved into a cold smile as she stared at Shen Tianling. "It's alright if you don't understand, as long as you know what's going on. I still want to remind those with ulterior motives once again: I, Xu Xinran, am not blind, nor am I someone who will show mercy. Don't try to target my people with your inappropriate intentions. If I see any clues, heh..."

Shen Tianling was startled by the woman's cold laugh. His hands clenched tightly at his sides without him noticing. It felt as if a chilling wind had invaded his body, and goosebumps rose all over his body.

He had little opportunity to interact with Xu Xinran before. He had only caught a glimpse of her from afar and had fallen in love with her. He never knew that she was such a ruthless person at heart.

However, it's normal for such a powerful woman to have some temper.

It's the challenges that ignite people's desire to take on challenges, isn't it?

Despite trying to comfort himself in this way, he still couldn't help feeling fear when faced with the woman's cold gaze.

Shen Tianling took a deep breath and forced a calm smile. "President Xu, you're joking. As the older brother, I'm naturally happy that my younger brother is doing well. There aren't that many people with ulterior motives in the world; everyone is here with their blessings."

"Better so."

"Then, Mr. Xu, I'll take my leave now."

Soon, Shen Tianling straightened his back without trembling and turned to join the crowd at the banquet.

Not long after the man left, a waiter passed by Xu Xinran with a tray. Xu Xinran picked up a champagne glass and drank it all in one gulp, trying to extinguish the anger in her heart.

Shen Tianling stopped in a crowded area of ​​the banquet hall, watching the scene from afar, a smile playing on his lips, his face showing an expression of certainty.

No one can stop him from becoming Xu Xinran's husband. Once he and Xu Xinran are together, he will naturally find a way to make her fall head over heels in love with him.

This outstanding woman deserves this honor, which can only belong to him alone!

After watching the woman finish her drink, Shen Tianling felt completely at ease, his mind filled with delight as he imagined his intimate moments with Xu Xinran later.

The medicine he's using today was specially imported from Southeast Asia; it's very potent. No matter what Xu Xinran says today, it's all in his hands!

Just then, a waiter walked by. In a great mood, Shen Tianling took a glass of wine, sipping it elegantly while smiling and staring in Xu Xinran's direction.

The banquet hall lights shone down, illuminating the woman in the distance as if she were a goddess, unattainable and beyond reach.

This beautiful, wealthy, and flawless woman would soon belong to him.

Zhou Ze and Zhou Yu will all be trampled under his feet!

Just as he was smugly thinking about these things, the woman in the distance suddenly raised her eyes and met his gaze through the crowd.

Shen Tianling's heart skipped a beat, and he stared in the woman's direction, forgetting to react.

Just as he came to his senses and was about to look away and stand somewhere else, the woman not far away suddenly revealed a half-smile, then turned the empty cup in her hand upside down and looked at him meaningfully.

Shen Tianling suddenly felt uneasy. After taking a few deep breaths, he quickly and sheepishly escaped from the woman's sight.

Shen Tianling hid in an inconspicuous corner, but he couldn't help but feel overjoyed.

The little incidents before and after were unimportant. Thinking about what was about to happen, Shen Tianling couldn't help but chuckle, his cheeks flushing with excitement.

Everything was arranged perfectly by him, so he had nothing to worry about.

He'd go take a shower first and wait for her in the room...

In the venue, Xu Xinran watched the man's departing figure, a cold and terrifying smile playing on her lips.