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

Shen Tianling smiled through gritted teeth, "Of course that's not what I meant, it's just..."

Zhou Yu interrupted her abruptly, "Cousin, I've been framed. Why are you so agitated? Could it be that you were the one who framed me?"

"of course not!"

"That couldn't be better."

Just as the onlookers were inexplicably struck by the man's cool demeanor on stage, the large screen in front of them suddenly came to life. The previously frozen screen went dark and began playing a video that started from this building.

It was nighttime in the video, and although it was dark, the figure was barely visible.

With only a few stray hairs on his hat, he was clearly a man, but his face was completely obscured by a mask. However, compared to Shen Tianling on stage, they did look somewhat similar.

In the darkness, the figure walked two blocks in the dark, then rummaged through its bag, took out the scraps of paper, and threw them into the trash can.

Clearly, those large pieces of shredded paper were Zhou Yu's entry for the competition.

The man then walked a long way before finally arriving at a black car. He smiled and said something, then took off his mask, revealing a face that shocked everyone present.

Who else could this be but Shen Tianling?!

The video was captured very clearly, even the license plate of the black car was clearly visible. Just as the screen was about to be zoomed out, the conversation between Zhou Yu and Xu Xinran from the previous night was clearly transmitted through the speakers.

So, your cousin likes you, right?

'Zhou Yu, I have absolutely nothing to do with him! A man like him isn't even one ten-thousandth as good as you.'

"Shen Tianling initially tried to drug me, but I used a little trick to make him reap what he sowed. As for who he ends up with, that's his fate."

The speakers continuously played their conversation, including Zhou Yu's final words that he should pay the price for his mistakes.

Zhou Yu's lips twitched slightly as he stood on the stage. He hadn't thought much about it and had just sent the video over, forgetting that he was still talking to Xu Xinran at the time. How embarrassing!

As the screen went dark, gasps of surprise erupted throughout the audience!

"Oh my god, I never thought my goddess was so henpecked! I'm totally shipping this couple! I knew my son would never do something like this, and now that the truth is out, I'm overjoyed!"

"Zhou Yu, our idol, we support you! Look how upright your values ​​are! How could you possibly do such a thing? I don't believe it at all. I'm definitely going to be friends with Zhou Yu from now on."

"But I think that even if there is a misunderstanding, it doesn't mean that Zhou Yu hasn't been messing around with other people. It wasn't the first time when he married Goddess Xu... Is this something a normal person would dare to say?"

Amidst the various voices of the crowd, Shen Tianling wiped away the tears on his face and said with heartache, "Cousin, how could you frame me like this? We're brothers, after all. I never imagined you would prepare such a fake video in advance to divert attention. Why did you do this?!"

"Cousin, this isn't a fake video."

"What evidence do you have? Do you think everyone will believe you based on your one-sided story? Besides, I know best whether I've been there or not; you're just framing me!"

Zhou Yu was impressed by his acting skills and couldn't help but laugh.

Then, he turned his gaze to the woman in the audience. "Xu Xinran, you drove me here yesterday, and you mentioned the video casually. Do you think what I said was false?"

"Of course not."

The woman's words made Shen Tianling turn pale instantly, and he dug his nails deep into his palms to barely keep his composure.

Shen Tianling never expected that his actions yesterday, which were so discreet, would still be discovered. Not only did Zhou Yu film him and use it as leverage, but Xu Xinran also saw it!

Shen Tianling almost ground his teeth to powder. He knew that what awaited him in the next second was the scene of him sneaking into the painting studio to steal paintings.

Normally, it wouldn't have been a problem if someone saw that scene, since he was so well covered up, and even if someone saw it, there would be no evidence to prove that it was him. But since he was photographed and exposed, there's no need for him to continue hiding.

Shen Tianling gave a bitter smile. "That's right, I was the one who switched the painting, but I did it because I wanted you to come back to me, Zhou Yu. It's true that you went to the bar to do this kind of thing, and it's also true that you were young and ignorant and wronged Xinran. Shouldn't you apologize to Xu Xinran in front of everyone?"

Given Xu Xinran's past personality, regardless of whether this matter was true or false, she would probably have rushed forward in an extreme manner and slapped Zhou Yu hard.

This is because it concerns not only her trust and feelings for Zhou Yu, but also her dignity as a woman.

He expected Zhou Yu to be alarmed, but Zhou Yu simply smiled and asked, "Really? Are the photos real?"

The next second, the huge screen suddenly lit up, showing Shen Tianling's chat history online where he asked someone to Photoshop his photos, including transfer information.

'Photoshop the man in the photo to look more licentious, the most unbearable kind.'

"Illegal? I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong! Just do as I say, money is no object."

The screen automatically flipped to the next page, revealing the chat messages between Shen Tianling and that greasy rich woman.

"Sister~ I really hate that bitch, please help me!"

"I've had someone forge a photo. When Zhou Yu competes, I'll put it on the screen, and he'll be utterly disgraced, only to be scorned by everyone!"

'Okay, I understand. I'll come keep you company tonight.'

"..."

This scene was like a bolt from the blue for Shen Tianling; the disgusting messages were all evidence of his crimes.

Shen Tianling's face was frighteningly pale. Even with his strong mental fortitude, he couldn't withstand the barrage of evidence, each accusing him of his crimes.

Only now did Shen Tianling realize that he had lost the game today.

Zhou Yu stood calmly on the stage, staring at the man whose legs were so weak he could barely stand. "Cousin, we've never had any grudges against each other. You've really gone to any lengths to frame me. Is it worth it to ruin yourself like this to deal with me?"

Shen Tianling barely came to his senses, and at this moment, all his pretense was shed, revealing his original gloomy and ugly appearance. "Is it worth it? I have loved Xu Xinran for so many years. I have such superior conditions. Why should it be you who marries into the Xu family? Why should you enjoy the position of Xu Xinran's husband? This honor should belong to me!"

Zhou Yu frowned deeply, looking at the man in front of him with bloodshot eyes, "So you keep calling me your cousin, but it's all just to get close to me, push me out of the position of Xu Xinran's husband, and then take my place?"

It turns out that all these years, he and Xu Xinran were not enemies from the beginning, but were instigated by so many people.

Zhou Ze, plus Shen Tianling.

He felt that he was already incredibly lucky to have survived all these years.

Now that things had come to this, Shen Tianling saw no need to pretend any longer and directly admitted, "Yes! I just can't stand to see you doing well. Why have you been able to occupy Xu Xinran's husband's position for so many years? Why have Mrs. Xu and Xu Shangchuan treated you so well? You are simply not worthy of Xu Xinran!"