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

Mu Chenxi's expression froze for a moment, the hesitation in her eyes well concealed, and it vanished in an instant.

She nodded calmly. "Yes."

"Oh." Zhou Yu didn't notice the woman's expression and pulled her to sit down in a chair. "You were so busy so late yesterday, I'm afraid you haven't eaten yet. Sit down and have some breakfast."

"Ah."

In the following days, Mu Chenxi's whereabouts were unpredictable. She was busy until very late every day and would quietly go to sleep in the guest room each time.

She leaves early and returns late every day, no longer spending all her time with him like before.

Moreover, this situation persisted for four or five consecutive days, which left Zhou Yu puzzled and suspicious.

What on earth does she mean?

Did she not actually want to confess her feelings to him?

Was it all just wishful thinking on his part?

Even though Zhou Yu couldn't figure it out, he had nowhere to ask.

Whenever he asked Mu Chenxi, it meant there was something at the company that needed to be dealt with.

He also had to take care of Zhou's company every day. When he had a spare moment, he would browse his phone. Mu's company was doing well, and its No.1 position was as stable as could be. He hadn't heard of any crisis.

As for the answer on the island...

Zhou Yu simply put it aside for now, since the person was in front of him every day and wouldn't get lost anyway.

Let's wait until they're less busy before discussing this issue.

Early that morning, Zhou Yu received a call from his good friend Zhang Dong. "Hey, Xiao Dong, what's up?"

On the other end of the phone, Zhang Dong sighed, his voice muffled, "I'm in the hospital. I just had appendicitis surgery. I don't know anyone here since I came back to China. If you don't bring me some good food soon, I'm going to starve to death in the hospital."

"Appendicitis surgery?"

Zhou Yu was both amused and exasperated, and a little worried and anxious. "Really, why didn't you tell me beforehand? You wait here, I'm coming right now!"

Zhang Dong lowered his voice deliberately and said furtively, "Remember to bring me some skewers, extra spicy ones. The doctor forbids me from eating them. Bring them over secretly, don't get caught."

Zhou Yu: "You're dreaming! Wait until it's ready before you eat!"

Zhang Dong: "You're bullying the patient..."

The weather was fine and sunny today, so Zhou Yu bought some fruit and went to the hospital.

As soon as he arrived at the hospital, he saw the familiar figure in a wheelchair sitting on a bench not far away.

Mu Chenxi?

Didn't she say she was going to work today?

Didn't you say you had an important meeting at the company today and wouldn't be back until very late?

Zhou Yu stopped and hid behind the car. After hesitating for a moment, he picked up his phone and called Mu Chenxi.

The phone was answered after only two rings, and a woman's calm and natural voice came through, "Hello? What's up? Is there something you need?"

Zhou Yu frowned and made up an excuse, "I saw that you left a file folder at home. Do you need it urgently? Otherwise, I can bring it to you on my way to work later."

Mu Chenxi declined casually, "The one on the coffee table? That's a backup I kept at home, I don't need it today."

"Oh, that's how it is."

Zhou Yu gritted his teeth and continued, "Where are you now? Why don't you come back sooner, and we can have dinner together at home tonight?"

Mu Chenxi said nonchalantly, "You can eat at home by yourself at the company. Don't wait for me. I'll probably be busy until very late today."

"okay, I get it."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yu felt a chill run through him.

She lied to him.

She was clearly at the hospital, so why did she lie and say she went to the company?

What has she been hiding from him all this time?

Zhou Yu looked up at the woman in the distance with disappointment. He saw her put away her phone and maneuver her wheelchair into the hospital. After hesitating for a moment, he quietly followed her.

People come and go in the hospital, making it difficult to be noticed.

Zhou Yujing quietly followed behind. Just as she entered the hospital payment window, she saw a handsome man walking towards Mu Chenxi.

Zhou Yu initially thought he was seeing things, but to his surprise, Mu Chenxi also went directly towards the man.

The distance was too far for Zhou Yu to hear clearly, but he could tell from the way the two seemed to be very close.

The man was clearly in a bad mood, as if he had been angered by something.

It seems that Mu Chenxi is comforting that man.

They seemed to be very close.

Zhou Yu stared at the scene in the distance, feeling as if struck by lightning, his steps stiffening and freezing in place.

So, she's been lying to him all this time.

She didn't have any urgent or busy work at all; these days she's been leaving early and returning late, just spending time with other people at the hospital.

His earlier prediction... actually came true.

Such an outstanding business tycoon naturally has many excellent men pursuing him relentlessly.

But if she has other men, why does she keep giving him these unrealistic fantasies?

Zhou Yu watched the two people in the distance, so intimate, leaving the hospital together as if no one else was around, but he didn't rush up to stop them.

I just stood there, watching them leave.

After a long while, Zhou Yu turned around and walked into the inpatient department with the fruit basket.

Zhou Yu had been preoccupied with his thoughts, and fearing that Zhang Dong would worry, he forced a smile as he watched him. By the time he came out, he was exhausted.

He postponed his work for the day, wanting only to go home and rest.

On his way back, Zhou Yu received a call from Madam Mu.

After Zhou Yu answered the call, he immediately said, "Hello, Mom."

Madam Mu asked gently, "Ayu, do you have time today?"

Zhou Yu looked at the scenery rushing past the car window and nodded. "I have time. What's wrong, Mom? Is something the matter?"

Madam Mu smiled gently, "An old friend of mine sent me some seafood. She brought quite a lot, and I can't finish it all. I think it's pretty good, and it would be a waste to throw it away. If you have time, come over and take some home. You can also come and sit with me for a while."

“I just called Chenxi, and she said she’s busy right now. I was thinking if you’re not available either, I’ll have the housekeeper come and take it back.”

As soon as the woman finished speaking, Zhou Yu also said, "I have time, I'll go over now."

"it is good."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yu told the driver to turn around.

Upon arriving at the Mu family's old residence, Madam Mu had already warmly prepared fruit and water for him.

Zhou Yu sat on the sofa and smiled slightly, "Mom, you don't need to bother."

Madam Mu frowned and asked worriedly, looking at his slightly pale face, "Ayu, are you feeling unwell? You don't look too good."

Zhou Yu patted his face, then smiled with his eyes crinkling, "No, it's probably because I didn't sleep well last night."

Madam Mu took the man's hand and gently patted the back of his hand. "It's right for young people to work hard, but they also need to take care of their health. Health is the foundation of everything. Mu Chenxi is really something, she doesn't even know how to take good care of you."

"No, she's very good to me."