After swapping bodies, I became a domineering CEO in a melodramatic novel.

Yu Yuetong was still sullen from the argument when suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the kitchen door, abruptly interrupting the arguing that was mixed with the heat of the kitchen.

Then, a blurry figure suddenly burst into the kitchen, holding a gleaming kitchen knife high in his hand, his eyes wild and chaotic, like a wild beast that had lost its mind.

"Shut up, all of you!" the dazed man roared, his voice heart-wrenching, as if it were tearing the air apart.

Yu Yuetong's heart skipped a beat, cold sweat broke out instantly, and she stared wide-eyed, completely at a loss.

"Run!" Qin Reng reacted almost instantly, pushing Yu Yuetong behind him without regard for anything else, while he stood in front of her, exuding a powerful aura, as if that kitchen knife was something he was determined to defend to the death.

"You want me to get away? I won't!" Yu Yuetong's voice trembled, but she didn't know where the courage came from, so she stood involuntarily beside Qin Reng, wanting to provide him with a protective barrier.

"Don't be silly, run!" Qin Reng still showed no intention of retreating. The man's hysteria made him even more vigilant, and a sense of impending doom began to spread through his body.

He turned his head and finally met Yu Yuetong's gaze. In that instant, they could both feel their hearts pounding.

“You don’t want to kill us, do you?” Yu Yuetong’s voice was low, humble yet firm, as she tried to break this madness.

The gleam of the blade reflected in her tightly closed eyelids. She knew in her heart that to survive, she had to first quell this man's anger.

"You...you will all pay for this!" the crazed man roared furiously. Without thinking, he flicked his wrist, and the blade stabbed fiercely towards Qin Reng.

Qin Reng instantly shifted to the side, swiftly blocking the knife with tremendous force that was astonishing.

Yu Yuetong's eyes widened; in that instant, her heart nearly leaped out of her throat. Qin Reng's strength prevented the steel blade from going down, forcing him to breathe almost against her face, their breaths mingling.

"You're too timid. Try coming up again!" Qin Reng threatened in a low voice, his voice carrying a rare gentleness, yet also revealing a coldness.

The strength in his arm remained unwavering, bringing the blade to a stop between the two men's cheeks.

Yu Yuetong was initially anxious, but she was shocked by how close he was. The breath on her ear instantly caused a warm surge of heat, along with a complex yet clear feeling in that instant.

She no longer wanted to escape; instead, she subconsciously grasped Qin Reng's hand, signaling him not to let go.

"Stop! I beg you, stop!" She finally mustered her courage and shouted at the crazed man, trying to rouse his increasingly confused mind.

However, as everyone was shocked, the man's anger was like an unstoppable flood; ignoring all advice, he stabbed again.

Qin Reng's eyes darkened, and he pulled Yu Yuetong into his arms. A metallic screech filled the air, followed by a sharp pain.

Qin Reng groaned, his fingers gripping the blade tightly as blood began to gush out, staining the restaurant floor red.

"You!" Yu Yuetong felt a pang of panic as she felt Qin Reng's strength. Why did this cold man in front of her seem so soft and warm at this moment?

Her heart was also ignited amidst the chaos and fear, flowing with emotions she had never felt before.

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'll get better." Qin Reng comforted her softly, but his expression became even more determined. His gaze pierced through the murky sweat, and although he was injured, he still signaled to Yu Yuetong not to be sad.

That tacit understanding that belonged only to them took root quietly in an instant.

Just as he casually pushed again, before the madman could react, Yu Yuetong decisively forced the knife off his body, then quickly approached him, holding the hilt of the knife, her eyes gleaming, her will unwavering: "Let him go!"

Her voice pierced through the noisy backstage, and the unknown power within her seemed to make her fearless.

Perhaps it was the courage to hope that one could truly change their fate that ignited it.

Qin Reng's eyes gradually brightened, and a lingering knot in his heart was finally untied. He realized that in Yu Yuetong's heart, he was not just a cold and domineering CEO, but also someone she trusted and relied on.

As the sirens blared, police officers arrived at the scene swiftly, like dragonflies skimming the water, and evacuated the crowd to safety.

Yu Yuetong held Qin Reng's hand tightly, feeling the undeniable warmth emanating from him, and a sense of panic rose within her.

At that moment, all she wanted to do was protect him and keep him by her side; she couldn't care about anything else.

"Are you alright?" Yu Yuetong shook his hand vigorously, her eyes filled with concern and anxiety.

Her voice was drowned out by the sudden chaos; her lips trembled slightly, yet remained resolute.

She desperately tried to find a sliver of reassurance in his blurred expression.

"I...I'm fine," Qin Reng frowned slightly, trying to put Yu Yuetong at ease, but his tone was tinged with helplessness, as if he couldn't even convince himself.

Just then, the police had brought the mentally ill person under control, and several officers who had learned of the situation wanted to help.

A policeman quickly approached and asked, "Excuse me, where is the injured person?"

“He…he is him!” Yu Yuetong pointed at Qin Reng, feeling a surge of guilt and helplessness, filled with remorse.

Upon seeing this, the police officer immediately took out his phone and dialed 120 to call an ambulance.

In the chaos, all Yu Yuetong wanted to do was hold him tightly; the fear and unease in her heart instantly overwhelmed her reason.

"Don't be afraid, I'm fine," Qin Reng said softly, but then a flash of dazzling light made him sway slightly.

"Are you alright? You were just now..." Yu Yuetong was about to speak when he waved his hand to interrupt her.

"I'm just feeling a little unwell, I'm not that fragile, it's just a minor injury." Before he finished speaking, his head drooped, his expression one of utter exhaustion. This scene deeply wounded Yu Yuetong, as if her heart had been torn apart.

Just as the police officer finished dialing the emergency number, another officer turned slightly to Yu Yuetong to ask for confirmation: "Is he seriously injured? Please describe the situation in detail."

“He…his hand is injured.” Yu Yuetong tried to explain, her voice trembling slightly, as if she were carefully weaving a fine net to protect him.

The guilt in her heart grew stronger, and she could almost see the inner struggle in Qin Reng's eyes.

"No, I don't need to go to the hospital. It's just a minor injury." Qin Reng refused outright. Although he looked tired, his tone was cold and firm.

Compared to his intense heartache, he seemed more afraid of losing face. "I don't need to go to the hospital, absolutely not."

“But you need to!” Yu Yuetong retorted anxiously, grabbing Qin Reng’s arm, her tone resolute. “We need to make sure you’re safe and sound. Please stop being so stubborn!”