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

Seeing his angry expression, Xu Xinran didn't seem to care and her smile widened.

"What, do you think pets get the treatment you do? Be grateful."

Zhou Yu snorted coldly, thinking to himself, "This treatment? I'd rather not have it!"

"What's so great about being a new generation? I just don't want people to think I'm relying on your name, Xu Xinran!"

His tone was firm, and his eyes revealed an indomitable spirit.

Upon hearing this, the woman's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure: "The new generation is the best in the industry, your friend is there, and with me protecting you, no one dares to touch you."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu became even angrier.

"Is that all it is? I don't care! What I want is fairness, recognition earned through my own hard work!"

The two stared at each other, the air thick with tension.

Xu Xinran was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Okay, I'll give you two choices: either join the new generation or stay at home and be my full-time husband. It's up to you."

This blatant threat enraged Zhou Yu.

"Xu Xinran, is that all you've got? What else can you do besides threaten people?"

Instead of being annoyed, she moved even closer to him, and that intimacy fueled his anger to the point of almost bursting forth.

"Do you really enjoy forcing other people to make decisions?"

The person in his arms seemed oblivious to the barb in his words, simply saying, "Yes, I just love watching you make choices. Tell me when you've made up your mind, and I'll get you into the new generation as quickly as possible."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu became even more furious: "If I want to get into the new generation, I have to rely on my own abilities. I don't need you to pull strings!"

"Crazy woman..."

He cursed under his breath, but to his surprise, Xu Xinran heard him and reacted unexpectedly calmly.

"Say what you will, I don't care." Her smile became even more playful. "If you want to follow the rules, then follow the rules. I only care about the result."

Zhou Yu took a deep breath and calmed down. He realized that resistance was futile and he could only compromise.

He knew in his heart that Xu Xinran had the ability to make him fail elsewhere. He had to seize this opportunity and prove himself with his abilities.

The next day, Zhou Yu received an interview invitation from New Generation.

The interview process was exceptionally rigorous, and the interviewer showed no favoritism whatsoever, which gave him a sense of comfort.

At least, he earned this opportunity through his own abilities.

Shortly after the interview, the job offer arrived quickly. Looking at the start date in the email, Zhou Yu felt a complex mix of emotions.

"Having lived two lifetimes, I've finally taken this step."

Zhou Yu murmured to himself, his eyes showing both relief and determination.

On his first day at the company, Zhou Yu got up very early to avoid leaving home with Xu Xinran and drove alone to the New Generation R&D Department.

As soon as he stepped into the office area, Mu Tianze looked like he'd seen a ghost, his eyes wide as he rushed over, grabbed Zhou Yu's shoulder, and laughed loudly:

"Zhou Yu, what are you doing here? Are you trying to steal my job?"

Zhou Yu gently pushed him away, his eyes filled with a hint of helplessness: "It's for work, understand? Don't make a fuss."

Mu Tianze slapped his forehead, suddenly realizing, "Oh right, this is your wife's territory, so it's perfectly reasonable for you to come here for an internship. Haha, now we're colleagues, we'll share the good times and the bad!"

He was completely oblivious to the slight change in Zhou Yu's expression, still immersed in the joy of seeing his friend again.

Zhou Yu wanted to clarify his relationship with Xu Xinran, but he swallowed his words and only said lightly, "Don't make things up."

Upon hearing this, Mu Tianze assumed that Zhou Yu was shy and patted his chest to assure him, "Don't worry, I'm very tight-lipped and won't say anything."

Zhou Yu was helpless; the more he tried to explain, the worse the misunderstanding became.

Just as he was thinking of how to change the subject, there was a commotion at the door. Zhou Ze walked in with a smug smile on his face, carrying several bags of small gifts.

"Hello everyone, I'm Zhou Ze, the new guy. I brought some small gifts for you all, I hope you like them." Zhou Ze's voice was loud and clear, with a hint of boasting.

Zhou Yu watched coldly. He wasn't surprised by Zhou Ze's sudden appearance, because according to the trajectory of his previous life, this was to be expected.

This ingratiating approach is Zhou Ze's consistent tactic, using these small favors to win people's hearts.

However, in this life, he will no longer allow himself to be a supporting character in this play.

When Zhou Ze distributed the gifts to Zhou Yu and Mu Tianze, he deliberately pretended to be surprised.

"Oh, big brother, you're here too? What a coincidence! But it seems we don't have enough gifts to go around."

He knew in his heart that Zhou Ze was provoking him and testing his relationship with Xu Xinran. But he couldn't be bothered to pay attention, because it was all meaningless to him now.

Seeing that Zhou Yu wasn't falling for his trick, Zhou Ze inwardly grumbled, but outwardly he held Zhou Yu's hand even more affectionately and whispered a threat:

"Big brother, just you wait and see. I'll prove to you sooner or later that I, Zhou Ze, am the one most suitable to be in the new generation."

After saying that, he suddenly let go of her hand, turned around and strode away, his back view carrying a hint of smugness and arrogance.

Seeing this, Mu Tianze frowned and looked at Zhou Yu with a worried expression.

"What did he just say to you? This guy doesn't look like a good person. If he dares to cause you trouble, just tell me, and I'll be the first to teach him a lesson!"

Zhou Yu smiled slightly, a cold light flashing in his eyes. He patted Mu Tianze on the back, his tone filled with unquestionable confidence.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. If he really wants to play games, I, Zhou Yu, will play along to the end, but the outcome is something he can't predict."