Ch 18: Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

“…So you’re saying Xie Wenxu, that bastard, cheated on you? And his affair is with Yan Tong, that green tea bitch?”

Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu were absolutely livid, trembling with anger in their places.

They couldn’t calm their emotions at all. The shock brought by this news was immense, no less than a thunderclap in broad daylight.

Xie Wenxu was someone who cared deeply about his reputation and was skilled at concealing his flaws. Even though he had moved on to another relationship now, he wouldn’t let anyone know about his inner struggles until he figured out a way to gracefully dissolve the engagement.

Especially as the heir of the Xie family, many people were eyeing his position. In order to maintain his status, Xie Wenxu was cautious in everything he did, making sure not to reveal any weaknesses.

Just like in their past lives, even though it was the other party who betrayed first, in the end, Xie Wenxu became the pitiful one, while Fang Ziyang was labeled as a shameless cheater.

So, up until now, in everyone’s impression, Xie Wenxu was still the loving and gentle fiancé.

That’s why Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu were shocked to the point of exploding with anger because the contrast was just too great.

How could Xie Wenxu do this? He had shamelessly pursued Ziyang, appearing deeply in love and unrepentant. And now he had secretly cheated. Did he think Ziyang was just someone he could summon and dismiss at will?

“So, Ziyang, what are you planning to do?”

Taking a deep breath to suppress their anger, the two of them didn’t question how Ziyang suddenly revealed such shocking news, nor did they seek evidence to confirm if it was true. They simply asked this question to express their stance.

For their childhood friends whom they had always unconditionally believed in and supported, there was no need for further inquiry.

These two were the friends who had been there for him in his previous life, helping him behind the scenes even though he had caused trouble for them.

Even though there were so many people who treated him poorly, who betrayed him, there were still those who stood by his side.

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On the thorny road, he was not alone.

Fang Ziyang smiled, tears glistening in his eyes. However, unlike the feeling of heartbreak when facing Fang Yandong, this time it was a stirring of his heart.

“It’s okay. Since he no longer has feelings for me, let him go. He’s just a hypocritical and heartless person. There’s no need for me to hang myself over him. But I can’t be the one to propose the dissolution of the Xie family’s engagement.”

“Ziyang, what do you mean?”

“Well, as they say, when the groom lacks affection and the concubine lacks intention, why don’t we play the matchmaker?”

Fang Ziyang smiled faintly.

He pulled his two friends closer, whispered a few words to them in a low voice, and then led his two friends, whose eyes suddenly lit up, into the club.

…

When Fang Ziyang and his friends found the private room where Wang Jiaojiao was, Fang Qianhao and Yan Tong hadn’t arrived yet.

Actually, tomorrow was Wang Jiaojiao’s birthday, but she was highly favored in her family. In order to make her birthday even more enjoyable, the Wang family had specially booked a private room at the Crown Club today, allowing their daughter to invite friends for an early celebration.

After all, even though the Wang family would also prepare a birthday banquet for their daughter tomorrow, according to the customs of the upper-class circle, these banquets would ultimately become social events for people in the circle, and it would be difficult for young people to truly have fun.

Although the Wang family in Jiang City’s status is on par with the Fang family, in terms of background, the Fang family can’t compare to the Wang family.

The Wang family in Jiang City is a branch that split off from the major aristocratic families in Beijing, and they have strong backing. It is because of this that Wang Jiaojiao’s birthday can have face by reserving a private room at the Crown Club.

However, Fang Qianhao and Yan Tong hadn’t arrived yet, but Xie Wenxu had arrived early.

Currently, Xie Wenxu and Yan Tong’s relationship was still in an ambiguous stage without being explicitly confessed. Xie Wenxu also had an engagement, so he couldn’t openly pursue and express his love for Yan Tong like Fang Qianhao did.

But according to the laws of the plot, any man who falls for Yan Tong inevitably becomes lovesick, even if Xie Wenxu was exceptionally outstanding. He couldn’t help but do irrational things for Yan Tong.

For example, today, upon learning that Fang Qianhao was bringing Yan Tong to attend Wang Jiaojiao’s gathering of wealthy young masters and ladies, his lovesickness struck immediately.

Worried that Yan Tong might be mistreated due to his lower status, he hastily came up with an excuse of “attending the gathering for the sake of family connections” and waited for the opportune moment to step forward and protect his true beloved.

Wang Jiaojiao was unaware of this.

She was incredibly delighted and surprised that Xie Wenxu could attend her birthday gathering, not only because of his status as the heir of the Xie family but also because she admired Xie Wenxu. This was the main reason why she was always at odds with Fang Ziyang.

Xie Wenxu’s presence greatly satisfied Wang Jiaojiao’s admiration and the sense of triumph over her rival.

So when she saw Fang Ziyang and his entourage, wearing an unattractive expression of catching an affair, coming to the private room, Wang Jiaojiao couldn’t help but display a smug expression.

She didn’t feel the slightest bit guilty or suspicious of being a homewrecker stealing someone else’s boyfriend. On the contrary, she pretended to be surprised and said provocative words.

“Oh, Fang Ziyang, you’ve caused such a big incident. Why didn’t you rest at home properly? You even came all the way here to celebrate my birthday. You’re too polite. But really, you don’t have to. You’ve had a lot going on these days, and I’m not a petty person. I won’t hold it against you…”

As Wang Jiaojiao spoke, she deliberately made an obvious display of coquettish shyness.

“Just now, Brother Wenxu explained it for you. I believe Brother Wenxu’s words. I know you didn’t intentionally embarrass me.”

She intentionally acted this way. Even though she knew Xie Wenxu couldn’t possibly like her, she took pleasure in provoking her rival to satisfy her jealousy. She was always willing to do so.

Upon hearing this, Xie Wenxu furrowed his eyebrows, clearly not liking Wang Jiaojiao’s behavior.

He couldn’t stand this brainless idiotic woman the most.

However, considering his intention to dissolve the engagement with Fang Ziyang, he didn’t stop Wang Jiaojiao’s actions. After furrowing his eyebrows, he reluctantly showed an expression that seemed helpless and admonished her.

“Wang Jiaojiao, Ziyang is my fiancé. Can you stop bullying him all the time? If you continue like this, even if your Wang family in Beijing has a connection with my Xie family, I won’t be polite anymore.”

Although he spoke in a scolding tone, Xie Wenxu’s voice wasn’t particularly severe.

Combined with his usual gentle and elegant demeanor, on the surface, it seemed like he was scolding her. But upon closer examination, something felt off, as if there was no threat at all.

As a result, Wang Jiaojiao didn’t feel the slightest bit threatened or afraid of his admonishment. On the contrary, she had an inexplicable urge to act spoiled.

And Wang Jiaojiao’s actions were quicker than her thoughts.

She couldn’t help but stick out her tongue and made a cute apologetic expression.

“I know, Brother Wenxu. I was just teasing Ziyang. I wasn’t bullying him. If he can’t handle a little teasing, how will he withstand the temptations outside? Brother Wenxu is so outstanding, don’t you all agree?”

Wang Jiaojiao acted as if she had a close relationship with Xie Wenxu.

Today, the private room was filled with people who had a close connection with Wang Jiaojiao. Naturally, they all chimed in and helped speak up for her, making Wang Jiaojiao look triumphantly at Fang Ziyang.

As if being able to provoke Fang Ziyang was the happiest thing in the world for her.

“…”

If it was the previous Fang Ziyang, he wouldn’t be able to withstand such provocation and teasing. Love always makes people lose their rationality.

However, the current Fang Ziyang had no feelings at all towards such cheap provocation.

He only felt a deep disdain and speechlessness towards his past self. He couldn’t understand how, with his high intelligence, he had been able to engage in such childish jealousy games with Wang Jiaojiao. It had no intellectual value whatsoever, it was just too foolish…

But sometimes being a little childish isn’t a bad thing; it was his advantage now.

It’s just acting, and who doesn’t know how to act?

Fang Ziyang glanced at the triumphant Wang Jiaojiao and immediately walked over to sit next to Xie Wenxu, just as he always did when feeling jealous. He displayed his ownership.

He affectionately wrapped his arms around Xie Wenxu’s arm.

“Wenxu, I missed you so much. Did my phone being turned off for these few days scare you? I’m sorry, I just wanted to handle those unpleasant matters on my own. But now everything is fine. How could I miss out on celebrating Wang Jiaojiao’s birthday when you’re here? Even though I don’t really like her, she’s somewhat related to you in a strange way. I can’t be absent, or Uncle Xie will scold me for being disrespectful…”

Fang Ziyang’s expression as he spoke was even more provocative than Wang Jiaojiao’s.

No matter how much Wang Jiaojiao pretended to be shy and close to Xie Wenxu earlier, it couldn’t compare to Fang Ziyang hugging his arm and calling Xie Zheng “Uncle Xie.”

It was clear who had a closer relationship with Xie Wenxu.

Fang Ziyang didn’t even have a trace of jealousy. It was as if he was just stating a fact to a jumping clown.

Bastard!

Wang Jiaojiao was furious, grinding her teeth.

“It’s alright. Father is reasonable and won’t blame you. Handling the trending video incident is more important. It’s fine if you didn’t come today.”

Xie Wenxu didn’t show much change, except that his indulgent smile became even gentler. He looked no different from how he used to dote on his fiancée.

However, the action of retracting his arm and handing the water to Fang Ziyang betrayed the fact that Xie Wenxu’s mood was not as happy as it appeared.

Fang Ziyang didn’t want to see Xie Wenxu get angry because of his jealousy. As an overly sensible fiance, it wasn’t easy to break off the engagement. Fang Ziyang hadn’t done anything wrong, and the Xie family wouldn’t allow this engagement to become a joke.

But now he really didn’t want to marry Fang Ziyang. The decision to get engaged was too hasty and bewitching.

A hint of impatience flickered in Xie Wenxu’s gentle eyes.

Fang Ziyang noticed it.

However, he didn’t want to expose it. Instead, he smoothly took the cup of water and withdrew his hand from around Xie Wenxu’s arm, revealing a happy smile after receiving care from the person he liked.

Then, using the corner of his eye, he imitated Wang Jiaojiao’s proud expression and showed off.

This infuriated Wang Jiaojiao once again, causing her to pinch her fingers in frustration.

Feeling dissatisfied, Wang Jiaojiao was about to speak up.

Suddenly, Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu, who had entered the private room with Fang Ziyang earlier, exclaimed, grabbing everyone’s attention.

The private room door was knocked and pushed open, revealing two figures that everyone was familiar with.

Before anyone could speak, Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu spoke with displeased expressions, “Fang Qianhao, why did you bring this guy with the surname Yan here?”

Meanwhile, Fang Ziyang immediately showed a very vigilant expression.

He then reached out and hugged Xie Wenxu’s arm again, staring at the newcomers at the door with a nervous and defensive look, as if expecting some imminent danger.

Xie Wenxu’s expression also changed, his back instinctively straightened, and his gaze fell on the innocent-looking young man at the door with an unnoticed hint of heat.

Everyone in the private room was drawn to Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu’s voices.

Only Wang Jiaojiao, consumed by anger and jealousy, had been focused on Fang Ziyang and Xie Wenxu, clearly witnessing their unusual reactions.

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