Ch 17: Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

He had experienced too much pain in his previous life.

After being reborn, Fang Ziyang didn’t care about anything else. He only wanted to reclaim all the regrets from the past, to return all the grievances he had suffered. As long as he could achieve his goals, he didn’t care about anything else, even if it meant becoming a bad person.

Deep down, Fang Ziyang knew that his mentality was wrong. It was filled with hatred and distrust towards the world.

But he truly couldn’t be magnanimous, couldn’t approach things with a calm mindset. He couldn’t forget the pain from his previous life.

Perhaps one day, the flames of hatred in his heart would no longer burn so intensely, and he would pursue other things. But it definitely wouldn’t be now. Healing and recovery from the wounds take time. He had just been reborn, and he couldn’t achieve a peaceful mindset yet.

Outside, the internet was still buzzing with discussions about the livestream reversal, and even the defendants named in the livestream were being summoned to the police station for questioning. The discussions were getting more intense.

But all of that was not the focus of Fang Ziyang’s attention.

Some things need time to brew. He didn’t plan to go to school for the time being and decided to rest at home for a few days to avoid the turmoil. He was prepared to go to the Crown Club, of course, with the goal of sabotaging Yan Tong’s strange actions.

Although he didn’t know Yan Tong’s intentions, it didn’t stop him from causing chaos.

…

The Crown Club was an extremely private and prestigious private club, not only highly esteemed in the upper class of Jiang City but also one of the top clubs in the entire country.

To become a member of this club, one not only needed a significant wealth but also required connections. The conditions were very stringent. Even someone like Fang Yandong had to exert a lot of effort to obtain a membership card for this club.

So, it wasn’t easy for ordinary people, let alone wealthy second-generation individuals, to enter the club.

If it was just Yan Tong alone, a normal student without money or background, he would definitely not be able to get in. The methods described in Mary Sue novels about applying as a receptionist simply didn’t exist. The service staff in truly upscale clubs were carefully selected and trained.

In the plot, Yan Tong entered the club with Fang Qianhao.

Now that the black card of the club at home had been taken by Fang Qianhao, Fang Ziyang could only think of other ways to enter because one black card could only bring in one person, and it was clear that Fang Qianhao would never acknowledge him.

As for Xie Wenxu, it was even more impossible.

At this point, Xie Wenxu’s feelings for him had turned sour, and he had fallen head over heels for Yan Tong. He was contemplating how to break off the engagement, so it was highly unlikely that he would pay any attention to Fang Ziyang.

But it didn’t matter because the Crown Club wasn’t owned by Fang Qianhao or Xie Wenxu.

Although the club’s membership and conditions were stringent, Jiang City was, after all, a quasi-first-tier major city. How few eligible noble families would there be?

As the most favored young master of the Fang family on the surface, he had quite a few friends in his circle.

Although, based on his past life’s experience, most of these friends had superficial relationships based on drinking and partying, there were a few genuine ones. Even though they didn’t firmly stand by his side in his previous life, they also didn’t actively sabotage him and quietly offered help in crucial moments.

Fang Ziyang understood this situation very well and didn’t resent these people for not standing with him.

After all, his situation in his previous life was extremely dire. Yan Tong and the people around him were formidable, and each of them had their own families and clans. Once someone stood by his side, their family would inevitably be dragged down with him.

For someone to risk helping him secretly was already a significant display of friendship.

After flipping through his contact list, Fang Ziyang quickly contacted his friends and got ready to go out, changing his clothes.

When he went out, he saw Uncle Liu and Aunt Zhang standing nervously in the corridor, their movements awkward. Upon seeing him, they had an expression as if they wanted to speak but were afraid and hesitant.

It was clear.

After the previous confrontations and the clash with Fang Yandong and his son last night, Uncle Liu and Aunt Zhang clearly developed an unknown fear and apprehension towards him. His previous words of instigation had ignited a deep-seated hesitation within them.

Fang Ziyang wasn’t in a hurry. He gave the two of them a sinister smile, didn’t say anything more, and directly left alone in his car without letting the driver accompany him.

He let Uncle Liu and Aunt Zhang continue to imagine their own fear.

Fear was good; fear made them more susceptible and obedient.

…

The Crown Club wasn’t too far from the villa area where the Fang family resided. It was also located in the city center, about a twenty-minute drive away, and Fang Ziyang arrived at the destination.

Fang Ziyang parked his car and walked to the entrance of the club, where he immediately saw two well-dressed young men standing there.

One exuded a handsome and sunny aura, while the other had a cute and lively appearance. Both were teenagers in their late teens, full of youthful energy and vitality.

Their familiar youthful faces, just as he remembered, belonged to his once best friends. They were also wealthy young masters from prominent families in Jiang City, the Zhou family and the Zhao family. They, too, enjoyed indulging in food, drink, and entertainment, and had a close relationship with him.

The difference was that the two of them were genuinely spoiled by their families, while his favor was merely an illusion.

When Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu saw him, their faces instantly lit up with surprise, and they quickly ran over.

They gave Fang Ziyang a big hug together, their voices filled with excitement.

“Ziyang, you’re here! Ah, ah, your phone has been off for the past few days. We were so worried and missed you!”

Previously, when Fang Ziyang mentioned that no one spoke up for him in the live broadcast aftermath, it wasn’t entirely true. Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu had spoken up for him, but their influence was limited and didn’t cause much of a stir, especially considering there were people intentionally trying to harm him in their circle.

Nevertheless, despite all that, Fang Ziyang was still very happy.

After two lifetimes, meeting his old friends again, waves of emotions surged in his heart, making his nose tingle with a bittersweet sensation.

His throat choked up, rendering him unable to speak.

However, Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu were still caught up in their surprise and didn’t notice his unusual state. They didn’t expect Fang Ziyang to respond either; they had so much to say to him right now.

Since Fang Ziyang posted that Weibo message about the live broadcast, his phone had been turned off, and no one could contact him.

It wasn’t until this morning that Fang Ziyang called them of his own accord, finally reconnecting with them.

Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu had been extremely anxious these past few days. Their relationship with Fang Ziyang had always been excellent, and in the eyes of others, they were practically an inseparable trio. When Fang Ziyang encountered such a major incident and they lost contact with him, it was truly frightening for them.

But fortunately, their friend came through in the end. The unexpected and spectacular turnaround in the battle was truly impressive! He took on the entire national netizens by himself, how cool is that!

Zhou Jun had a straightforward personality and punched him lightly but with force, his hearty tone filled with genuine concern.

“Damn! I almost thought you wouldn’t make it through this time, but you turned the tide by yourself. I knew with your temperament, you wouldn’t easily be taken advantage of. Well done!”

Zhao Jingyu also joined in the camaraderie, ready to openly confront and intimidate their enemies.

“Ziyang, rest assured, that despicable and shameless Xu Jiaqing dared to plot against us behind our backs. I won’t spare him. I’ve already called my uncle about this case, and no matter what connections the Xu family has, they won’t be able to rescue him again!”

“And Yan Tong, damn it, it’s so infuriating that no one can see through that green tea bitch. We used to ignore him, but from now on, we must find a way to crush him and vent our anger…”

When Fang Ziyang was being criticized, Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu had said a few words in his defense, and they were also heavily condemned by netizens, which made them equally frustrated.

As three young masters who only enjoyed eating, drinking, and having fun, the thing they couldn’t stand the most was being wronged, and their immediate response was to fight back without considering the consequences, unless it was a matter of life and death!

In the previous life, although Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu didn’t suffer as much as Fang Ziyang, they faced numerous suppressions from Yan Tong after their relationship with Fang Ziyang became known, and their lives were far from satisfactory.

That’s why when they didn’t stand with him to seek revenge against Yan Tong, Fang Ziyang wasn’t the least bit angry.

Back then, he had nothing to lose, but Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu had their families to consider, so they had to be cautious.

Seeing the determined expressions of his two friends, Fang Ziyang smiled genuinely, from the bottom of his heart.

“No need to wait for the future, let’s reclaim a little interest today. We’ve been played for three whole years, and if we don’t give something back, how can we repay their painstaking efforts?”

Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu were puzzled.

“Today, Wang Jiaojiao is hosting a gathering at the Crown Club, and my brother will bring Yan Tong along.”

Upon hearing this, the two immediately changed their expressions. “What? Your brother is actually taking Yan Tong to attend Wang Jiaojiao’s event? Has he gone crazy? Doesn’t he know that you and Wang Jiaojiao are archenemies?!”

Everyone in their circle knew that Wang Jiaojiao had never gotten along with Fang Ziyang since they were young. They always confronted each other and would never stay in the same private gathering.

For Fang Qianhao, who was Fang Ziyang’s older brother, to go and participate in an event organized by Wang Jiaojiao, wasn’t he deliberately slapping his own brother’s face?

“Not only my brother, but Xie Wenxu is also going.”

“Damn it! What are they trying to do…”

Now Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu were completely furious.

They could find reasons to understand Fang Qianhao’s actions, knowing that their friend and his brother didn’t have a good relationship at home. It made sense for Fang Qianhao to cause trouble by attending the event.

But Xie Wenxu’s behavior was truly bewildering.

After all, in everyone’s current impression, Xie Wenxu was very fond of Fang Ziyang. It was Xie Wenxu who had proposed the engagement between the Fang and Xie families. So why would Xie Wenxu go to Wang Jiaojiao’s gathering now? What did it mean?

“What does it mean? He’s being a messenger for someone else behind my back…”

Fang Ziyang smirked, a nonchalant smile, and had no intention of hiding the fact that he had been cheated on.

Since Xie Wenxu had gone this far, there was nothing for him to feel embarrassed about. He didn’t care about saving face now. It wasn’t as if he had been unfaithful.

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