Ch 34 (Part 1): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

When the hammer of the auctioneer fell heavily, Fang Qianhao felt as if his world had collapsed.

His face turned pale, and his body trembled. How did it end up like this? How did it end up like this? They had agreed that Fang Ziyang would make the purchase, but now it had fallen into his hands.

Even though they had made prior arrangements with the auction house, they wouldn’t actually suffer such a huge loss of 23 billion, but they still had to pay the agreed commission to the auction house. It was still a wasted fortune.

Most importantly, how was he going to explain this to his father when he returned…

The thought filled Fang Qianhao with panic, and he saw his younger brother’s eyes turn bloodshot. His voice came out through clenched teeth, “Fang Ziyang, didn’t we agree to buy the stones together? How could you give up? We talked about not losing face, and now everyone is laughing at us!”

Indeed, the people in the audience were laughing, but they weren’t laughing at them. They were laughing at the middle-aged man who had been bidding.

Now, that middle-aged man’s face was ashen, displaying the appearance of someone who had suffered a major blow. It was evident to anyone with keen eyes that the middle-aged man had probably intended to swindle the young master of the Fang family but ended up being swindled instead.

If those stones turned out to be super imperial jade when they were cut open, it would be fine, but if they turned out to be worthless, he would suffer a huge loss.

Many people covered their mouths, watching the spectacle with amusement.

Fang Ziyang couldn’t be happier. As for Fang Qianhao, he dared to approach him again even after what had happened, so he couldn’t blame Fang Ziyang for his sharp tongue.

Fang Ziyang stared at the other man disdainfully, his eyes filled with triumph as he mocked him.

“Fang Qianhao, I told you that your brain doesn’t work, but you still don’t believe it. Others may not understand me, but you, my older brother, do you still know me? Although I’m not very competent, I’m not an idiot. With over 20 million, I can buy a lot of imperial jade. Why should I foolishly compete with someone here…”

“I’m telling you, I noticed something was off with that middle-aged man from the beginning. I raised the price to 1.2 billion, and he still competed. There aren’t many people in Jiang City who can throw money around like me. Either he’s a fool or he has ulterior motives. And I guessed it right, he actually wanted to swindle me? Now let’s see who’s the idiot!”

“…”

Fang Qianhao’s eyes darkened.

What was this? Wasn’t this the legendary case of “good luck for fools”?

People around them admired Fang Ziyang’s words, saying that the young master of the Fang family was a fool, but it turned out that he was actually very smart!

The young man who had just spoken from the back row couldn’t help but chuckle, once again catching Fang Ziyang’s attention.

Fang Ziyang had a favorable impression of this person. Considering his past and present lives combined, there weren’t many people who showed him kindness from the first meeting. After all, in the current world where Yan Tong was the protagonist, his malicious cannon fodder character was not likable.

With a big smile, Fang Ziyang responded with the same goodwill.

Fang Ziyang’s attention returned to the auction, as he still had unfinished business here today. He couldn’t be distracted.

On the other hand, Zhao Jingyu, who loved handsome men, glanced at the young man in the back row, feeling a little excited.

He discreetly tugged at Zhou Jun’s sleeve and leaned in, blushing as he murmured, “Zhou Jun, don’t you think that man in the back row is so handsome? He’s beautiful and heroic, with a perfect temperament. And he’s so friendly, giving a good impression at first sight… He’s like the legendary gentle prince!”

Zhou Jun:…

Zhou Jun was speechless, rolling his eyes. “Don’t you have a good impression of every handsome guy you see?”

Zhao Jingyu was dissatisfied. “But this one is different. I think he’s not only handsome but also quite familiar. He looks so familiar! Don’t you feel the same?”

Zhou Jun didn’t want to talk. He stared straight ahead at the auction stage, covering his ears with his hand.

He didn’t want to discuss handsome men with this infatuated girl.

Not getting a response, Zhao Jingyu felt unhappy. But now it wasn’t convenient to argue with the other person loudly. He had to reluctantly give up sharing, thinking that Zhou Jun was a blockhead who didn’t appreciate handsome men.

Meanwhile, at the auction, they were nearing the end, and finally, the piece of land in the western suburbs that Fang Ziyang had been eagerly waiting for appeared.

Anyone who knew a little about it understood that it was a tasteless piece of land, one that was a pity to waste. Anyone who had attended more than two auctions at Feiyang Auction House this year knew that this piece of land had gone unsold multiple times.

However, the owner of the land was determined not to give up selling it. Every auction, they would come and showcase it, hoping to find a willing buyer by chance.

“Hmm, why isn’t anyone bidding for this piece of land?” Fang Ziyang casually muttered, unable to contain his excitement upon seeing his beloved treasure.

Fang Qianhao was still immersed in the blow he had just received and couldn’t muster the energy to respond.

Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu were also excited inside, but on the surface, they pretended to be clueless.

The young man from the back row, who had spoken before, once again spoke up, kindly offering an explanation.

“This piece of land is large, but the acquisition cost is too high. Besides, the area where this land is located is currently being planned as an industrial zone by the government. So if you buy it, you can’t develop it for residential purposes. Unless you have a special need, it’s not very cost-effective to acquire this land…”

Fang Ziyang just murmured a casual remark and didn’t expect anyone to respond.

However, the young man from the back row, once again being helpful, smiled and didn’t seem like he was telling lies. His genuine kindness put people at ease, generating a sense of goodwill.

Although cautious, Fang Ziyang couldn’t help but feel grateful for the other person’s kindness. In all his past and present encounters, there weren’t many people who showed such genuine goodwill without any ulterior motives. After all, in the current world where Yan Tong was the main character, his malicious character wasn’t well-liked.

With a polite smile, Fang Ziyang said, “Thank you,” and quickly regained his composure, raising his bidder’s card when the auctioneer asked if anyone else was bidding.

“Eight billion. I want this piece of land.”

Although his voice wasn’t loud, it resonated throughout the silent auction hall.

The piece of land in the western suburbs, which had gone unsold several times, was actually being bought? Everyone couldn’t help but be shocked and curious, immediately turning their gazes toward the sound.

Then their eyes widened.

It was the young master of the Fang family, who had just made a big splash! He was actually going to buy the piece of land in the western suburbs.

Fang Qianhao was pulled back to his senses by this voice. After confirming the meaning of the words, he almost fell off his chair.

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“Fang Ziyang, you want to buy the land in the western suburbs for 8 billion? Have you gone mad?”

This time, it was Fang Qianhao’s heartfelt words, even more shocking than being deceived earlier. His voice changed, almost sounding like he was on the verge of a breakdown.

Eight billion!

Eight billion to buy a useless piece of land! And where did Fang Ziyang get eight billion from?

However, the auctioneer didn’t care about all that.

Upon hearing the bid, he immediately got excited and hammered the gavel without waiting for confirmation. His salary was tied to the prices and quantities of the auction items. If the piece of land in the western suburbs, which had gone unsold multiple times, was being bought, only a fool would wait for regrets.

The heavy sound of the auction hammer felt like it landed directly on Fang Qianhao’s heart, nearly causing him to faint on the spot. He swayed unsteadily.

Seeing him about to faint, Fang Ziyang finally realized and comforted him, “Alright, alright, older brother. It’s just 8 billion, and our family can afford it. Don’t worry, we won’t lose money. Since we couldn’t buy the raw stones earlier, we can’t go back empty-handed. I have a new idea for this piece of land. It will definitely be a lucrative business. Don’t worry, I’ll buy it at the cheapest price.”

“What the hell! It’s 8 billion, not 80 dollars! And you actually want Dad to give you the money! You idiot!”

Fang Qianhao shouted until his voice cracked, expressing his true feelings.

Fang Ziyang, who couldn’t tolerate being called an idiot in front of everyone, didn’t hesitate to create a family drama.

“What are you yelling about? I have my own reasons. I’m Dad’s son, why can’t I ask Dad to spend money on me? Fang Qianhao, don’t push me, the money at home isn’t yours alone. Why can’t I use it?”

“What’s wrong with 8 billion? Even if Dad doesn’t give me the money, I can afford it myself! I have my grandfather’s inheritance and my mother’s shares. Why do you have to meddle and shout at me all the time? I’ve tolerated you for a long time!”

“You idiot, if you don’t understand, don’t bark around. I’m buying this piece of land today, what’s your problem?!”

Fang Ziyang exploded like an uncontrollable and willful child.

Fang Qianhao was not good at arguing with people. Whenever conflicts arose, he would directly rely on his identity to overpower others. At this moment, faced with Fang Ziyang’s relentless scolding, he was completely defenseless.

The entire audience was stunned. No one expected that the relationship between the Fang brothers would be so bad, and that the younger son of the Fang family could have such a temper.

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