Ch 21: Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

Yan Tong was going crazy with anger.

He never expected Fang Ziyang’s actions to be so decisive, so unabashed, without the slightest concern for public opinion. This time, he was determined to give him a big blow.

Although, based on his understanding of Fang Ziyang, it wasn’t surprising that he could do such things. Fang Ziyang was originally an arrogant and dominant person.

But he didn’t expect that after three years of setbacks from him, Fang Ziyang no longer appeared as wise and dazzling as he had seen in the books. He had become easily angered and mediocre. However, he never expected that this stimulation from the recent hot search would rekindle Fang Ziyang’s potential.

He suddenly felt a bit panicked.

Today’s Fang Ziyang reminded him of the scenes he had read in the novel before.

Although he had always felt that Fang Ziyang had character issues and hated how he hurt a group of devoted male characters, he had to admit that Fang Ziyang was truly outstanding and dazzling.

And just now, it was as if he saw that radiance in Fang Ziyang again. Everyone’s gaze was involuntarily drawn to him…

But this wasn’t what he wanted to see!

So what if Fang Ziyang is the protagonist? That’s all in the past. Now that he has transmigrated here, would the world in the book still develop as it originally did?

Perhaps even the heavens felt that Fang Ziyang wasn’t worthy of being the protagonist, so they allowed him to transmigrate to change things?

Moreover, setting aside the plot and transmigration itself, his current identity is in opposition to Fang Ziyang. Fang Ziyang’s mother took away the man who belonged to his mother, forcing her to leave and turning him, the original owner, from a young master of a prestigious family into a wild child from a single-parent family…

Although he had some doubts and felt that something was off about what his mother told him.

Overall, whether it’s his identity as a transmigrator or the situation with the illegitimate child of the Fang family, he and Fang Ziyang cannot coexist peacefully.

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If Yan Tong felt a bit guilty when he initially developed opposition towards Fang Ziyang, now he didn’t feel the slightest hint of remorse.

After witnessing Fang Ziyang’s “terrible” temper and character today, he believed that he was sent by the heavens to save these devoted male characters pin the world.

He comforted himself in this way.

When facing the scrutinizing gazes around him again, he had a much stronger sense of calm and confidence.

He never stole Fang Ziyang’s fiancé. He and Xie Wenxu were just pure friends. His interactions with Fang Ziyang were only meant to remind Xie Wenxu to stay away from Fang Ziyang, so as to avoid the fate of a sorrowful and heartbroken devoted male partner.

As for Xie Wenxu falling in love with him, it was something he couldn’t control at all.

And as for Fang Qianhao… it was simply impossible between them.

His mother said he was Fang Yandong’s illegitimate child, so Fang Qianhao was his older brother. How could they become a couple? Besides, he didn’t like Fang Qianhao in that way. He only saw him as a brother.

If Fang Qianhao liked him, it might just be a result of some misunderstanding due to their blood relationship as relatives.

Their once good friendship had become completely incomprehensible in the eyes of others due to Fang Ziyang’s interference today. For now, the best plan was to temporarily disentangle himself from the situation and then bring up the matter of acknowledging his identity. Once the truth about him being the illegitimate child of the Fang family came to light, everything would be resolved.

Thinking about acknowledging his identity, Yan Tong felt an even greater hatred towards Fang Ziyang.

He had never intended to return to the Fang family in the first place. The Fang family would go bankrupt in a few years anyway, and he wasn’t the original owner to begin with. He had no desire to get involved. But now, he had no choice but to use this bargaining chip.

He gritted his teeth.

Yan Tong looked at Xie Wenxu, who had already calmed down and was gazing at him affectionately. He could only cruelly show a shocked expression as if he had been struck by a massive secret and had to make a major decision. He appeared sad and humiliated.

“Xie Wenxu, I’m sorry. I thought we were good friends, but I didn’t expect that… Although Fang Ziyang was out of line, this is indeed my fault. I don’t blame him for what happened just now, and… I don’t blame you either. Love is something that’s hard to control.”

“However, now that things have come to this point, let’s find some time to talk and sort things out. It’s better for everyone. I also don’t want to… be a third party. I’m sorry.”

He didn’t want to be so heartless, but if he didn’t do this, his relationship with Xie Wenxu would probably be forced to progress!

Although Xie Wenxu was outstanding and affectionate, he wasn’t Yan Tong’s ideal partner.

After speaking, Yan Tong didn’t dare to look at Xie Wenxu’s expression of unrequited love being rejected. He turned to Fang Qianhao and couldn’t help but bite his lip. He really had no choice but to wade into the muddy waters of the Fang family.

Taking a deep breath, Yan Tong’s face showed a struggle between words and silence, even more difficult than before.

“Senior Fang, I… I’m sorry for dragging you into this today. I will come to apologize in person another day. Today, I will attend your gathering. Thank you for your invitation, Senior.”

After speaking, Yan Tong turned around and hurriedly left as well.

Deep down, he naturally wished to explain the situation to everyone in order to prevent his carefully maintained image from being destroyed. However, at the moment, he couldn’t explain it clearly in a short time, and even if he did, no one would believe him.

He could only show his attitude for now and wait until he went to the Fang family to acknowledge his identity. Then, all the problems would be resolved.

Moreover, there was another important matter he had to attend to at the club today. He had to temporarily set aside the entanglement with Xie Wenxu and Fang Qianhao. He couldn’t afford to lose their friendship because of it. Otherwise, the three years of patience he had endured since coming here would all be in vain.

That most loyal support of Fang Ziyang’s must not be obtained by Fang Ziyang again.

…

The main characters in both situations had left, leaving Xie Wenxu and Fang Qianhao dumbfounded in their original positions. The lively atmosphere couldn’t continue.

However, the attracted audience members still watched with great interest.

The argument between Fang Ziyang and the others didn’t last long, but the information revealed in their words was abundant, especially the reaction from Yan Tong at the end, which was truly intriguing.

Originally, this seemed like a common scandal of infidelity and being caught in the act by an unmarried fiancé, just with the twist of the other party being the heir of the Xie family, which made it more enticing. But now, it seemed even more dramatic.

Based on the current situation, it appeared that the heir of the Xie family had attempted infidelity but was brutally beaten by his own fiancé before succeeding. Yet, the third party involved didn’t even appreciate it…

Tsk tsk, it seems the Xie family is in for a big joke this time!

The onlookers exchanged knowing smiles.

And at the back of the crowd.

After witnessing all these developments, Xie Zheng’s already serious face became even colder. With a deep and suppressed anger in his low voice, he instructed the person beside him,

“Investigate what this idiot Xie Wenxu has done to Fang Ziyang. With the way Fang Ziyang looks at him, it’s impossible for him to be so heartless just because he didn’t lend a helping hand in the trending video…”

If he didn’t feel wrong, there was deep hatred in Fang Ziyang’s gaze when he looked at Xie Wenxu just now.

Although he had some objections to Fang Ziyang’s behavior, as he seemed to be unreasonably protected by Tang Xun, overall, Fang Ziyang was just a spoiled and willful child at heart, not truly malicious.

Even from years of observation, that child was actually quite innocent and cheerful. Well… although recently he seemed to have become a bit rebellious.

So, what exactly did Xie Wenxu do to evoke such deeply ingrained hatred from Fang Ziyang?

Thinking of this, Xie Zheng’s face grew even colder, and he added, “Notify everyone to act quickly. I’ve had enough of these idiots from the Xie family.”

Secretary Li, hearing this, straightened up and held onto the briefcase, “Yes, boss.”

…

The always well-regarded Xie family was destined to become the laughingstock of the upper-class circle this time.

But it had nothing to do with Fang Ziyang, and he even found it enjoyable.

After all, he wasn’t part of the Xie family, so what did he care if they became a laughingstock? As the background supporting Xie Wenxu, the worse things were for the other party, the happier he would naturally be.

After leaving with Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu just now, he didn’t actually leave the club. Instead, he let Zhou Jun and the others leave first and then found a corner to hide, waiting for Yan Tong’s move.

He never forgot the purpose of coming to the club today.

Provoking and tearing apart Xie Wenxu’s disguise was just something he did effortlessly.

And Yan Tong, clearly, also didn’t forget his own plan for coming to the club today. As he expected, he had no intention of meddling in Xie Wenxu and Fang Qianhao’s affairs, and he slipped away quickly.

Regarding this, Fang Ziyang was truly not surprised at all.

They say your enemies understand you the best. After having dealt with Yan Tong for so many years in his past life, how could he not know what kind of person Yan Tong was?

Selfish and hypocritical, that was his final evaluation of him.

Yan Tong was the kind of person who talked big about righteousness and morality, always claiming that he was doing things for the sake of others, as if he were the kindest and most sympathetic person in the world.

However, in reality, all his “kindness” was based on others’ sacrifices. Once it involved his own interests, he would stand on a moral high ground and passionately condemn you.

When it came to people like Xie Wenxu and Fang Qianhao, he would talk about them being good friends, brainwashing himself with his own words.

But in private interactions, the ambiguous signals he emitted made it clear that he himself couldn’t claim that his relationships with Xie Wenxu and the others were purely platonic friendships!

However, it had to be admitted that Yan Tong did have a talent for seducing men. Apart from Fang Yandong, who remained rational, every man he had been ambiguous with couldn’t help but become infatuated with him.

But precisely because he understood this point, Fang Ziyang was able to successfully use it to tear apart Xie Wenxu’s facade today.

But it was also because he knew that Yan Tong was accustomed to using the men around him to achieve his own goals that this particular action of Yan Tong personally coming to the club became even more significant.

Seeing Yan Tong leave alone, Fang Ziyang quietly followed.

Yan Tong had obviously familiarized himself with the rough layout of the club before coming. He walked through each corridor with a clear purpose.

Fang Ziyang followed behind, taking several twists and turns until they arrived at the entrance of a private room.

Once they reached the destination, Yan Tong didn’t act hastily or knock on the door of the private room. Instead, he pretended to pass by and observed the surroundings. After confirming that no one else was around, he discreetly avoided the surveillance and quickly threw a wallet at the door of the private room before swiftly leaving.

Fang Ziyang pursed his lips as he watched everything unfold.

After Yan Tong left, almost without hesitation, Fang Ziyang rushed over to pick up the wallet and then slipped into a nearby restroom stall to open and examine it.

As expected, there was indeed a photo inside the wallet.

However, the contents of the photo…

Fang Ziyang furrowed his brows.

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