Ch 35 (Part 2): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

Fang Yandong never thought of returning to the auction to return the purchase. Auctions had their rules, and once a deal was hammered down, there was no room for regrets. If the payment couldn’t be made afterward, the auction house would make sure you regret it.

Who would dare to run an auction house without connections and means?

As a result, the ultimate outcome was that he had to clean up the mess caused by his younger son!

Eight billion, eight billion…

Just thinking about it, Fang Yandong felt like he was going to have a heart attack.

Fortunately, the next day, Fang Ziyang went to the auction house to pay the money, saving his father’s life. Knowing that Fang Ziyang had dragged the two silly sons of the Zhao and Zhou families into the mess and solved the funding issue, Fang Yandong truly breathed a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness, thank goodness his foolish son still had some conscience and didn’t ruin him completely.

He had decided that when his youngest son returned after avoiding the storm, he would start educating him properly. He couldn’t let such a thing happen again. For the first time in his life, Fang Yandong regretted his previous act of raising a useless son.

It was said that one should not fear opponents who are like gods but fear pig teammates. This saying truly made sense!

However, although the funding for the useless land was resolved, the entertainment gossip reports on the internet the next day kept Fang Yandong in the hospital for a day.

The reporters who had been squatting outside the auction house didn’t disappoint Fang Ziyang. They wrote an article that was extremely eye-catching.

The headline was a famous shocking headline:

[Shocking! Real-life Little Tyrant President Waves Eight Billion to Buy Worthless Land, Shocks the Audience!]

[Shocking! Noble Family Internal Strife, the Fang Brothers Fight Publicly for Family Assets, Endless Drama Unveiled in this Article!]

[Shocking! Genius Mathematician Tang Xun Slaps the Fang Family Eldest Son in Public, Claims It’s an Act of Valor, What’s the Hidden Story Behind?]

In short, entertainment gossip reporters always exaggerated the events to attract attention.

Several articles vividly described everything that happened from the entrance of the auction house to the middle and the end of the auction.

The choice of words was exaggerated, and the insults were severe.

One article completely destroyed the perfect image that the Fang family had maintained for years, portraying the Fang family as the most melodramatic and toxic noble family in Jiang City.

The image of Fang Yandong as a good father was once again questioned (the first time was during the trending video reversal).

One of the comments read:

“… Although some of it sounds like a conspiracy theory, I can’t help but question once again how Fang Yandong’s image as a good father came about? If Fang Yandong is truly the gentle and wise father as rumored, how could he raise two sons like this? One is a useless playboy who only knows how to eat, drink, and have fun, and the other is an arrogant and impulsive elder son who might be constantly thinking about family assets. I really suspect that Fang Yandong has a secret child outside and intentionally raised his two legitimate sons to be like this.”

“But the problem is, Madam Fang has been gone for many years, and Mr. Fang could have remarried. There was no need for this. I really don’t understand the minds of rich families…”

When Fang Ziyang saw these comments, he couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Indeed, netizens were the keepers of truth. Although they didn’t guess everything, they were close to the mark.

Faced with these consecutive shocking gossip news, Fang Yandong, despite his good mental resilience, couldn’t help but go to the hospital.

Fang Qianhao became the laughingstock of the upper-class youth circle in Jiang City.

Not only was he beaten by his younger brother, but he also received more than a dozen slaps from a stranger. It was truly embarrassing…

The jokes stemming from the auction continued to circulate on the internet and in the upper-class circle for almost half a month before gradually subsiding.

During this half month, Fang Ziyang stayed in the small villa and didn’t go back. No matter how nicely Fang Yandong spoke on the phone, he always had the attitude of “Dad, I’m afraid you’ll get angry, so I’ll stay outside until you calm down.”

Fang Yandong had no choice and didn’t even know the location of the small villa, so he could only endure and let him stay outside for the time being.

It was only after half a month.

When Fang Yandong called again and revealed the news he had been waiting for, Fang Ziyang finally had the thought of returning home.

Over the phone, Fang Yandong said, “Yangyang, Dad has something to tell you. It may make you very angry, but… Dad still hopes you can forgive him.”

“What is it, Dad? Please tell me. I’ll try my best to control my temper.”

Fang Ziyang already had some guesses, but he didn’t show it on his face.

On the other end of the phone, Fang Yandong’s voice carried a hint of melancholy, as if he wasn’t too happy about what he was about to say.

“Yangyang, you know that Dad often has business dinners and social engagements outside, and sometimes, when I get drunk, I may make some mistakes unintentionally. Some women are just too cunning, so…”

“So you might have another younger brother now, his name is Yan Tong, the one you had a conflict with before.”

“Although Dad is also angry, he is still a father, and he should take responsibility no matter what. Dad hopes you can understand. In Dad’s heart, you will always be the one he loves the most.”

“…”

Yan Tong and his mother have come to acknowledge their relationship?

To be honest, this news didn’t surprise Fang Ziyang. It was exactly what he expected.

In his previous life, Yan Tong didn’t want to return to the Fang family for two main reasons. First, he was worried about the Fang family’s bankruptcy affecting him, and second, he had the protection of Xie Wenxu and Fang Qianhao, so he could live a good life without returning to the Fang family.

But now it was different.

With Fang Qianhao unable to help him temporarily due to his confinement by the Xie family, and Fang Qianhao himself being too busy to take care of him, Yan Tong had only himself to rely on.

He was about to face the college entrance examination and entering a top university without connections and background would be impossible for Yan Tong with his grades. How could he have the opportunity to come into contact with high-class handsome men and reach the pinnacle of life?

Anyone with common sense knows that school is not just a place for acquiring knowledge but also a place to develop connections.

To move up in society, one cannot do so without connections. This was deeply ingrained in Yan Tong’s understanding, having experienced it in his previous life while living as a lower-level employee.

So it was easy to imagine what choice Yan Tong would make.

And the most important thing was that Yan Tong wanted to steal his golden finger, so he had to come to the Fang family.

In his previous life, Fang Qianhao could use Fang Ziyang to live in his house as a guest and steal his golden finger. This time, with Fang Qianhao failing to help, Yan Tong could only use the identity of a “secret child”…

Very well, this is perfect.

In this lifetime, he would let Yan Tong know what it meant to climb the mountain easily but find it difficult to descend.

In this lifetime, Yan Tong’s fantasy of easily stealing his golden finger and then leaving with a wave of his sleeve would be shattered.

Fang Ziyang didn’t lose his temper over the phone. He simply replied with a subdued “Hmm” and agreed to Fang Yandong’s call to return home.

…

When Fang Ziyang returned to the Fang family, Yan Tong had already moved in, while Zheng Yating was unable to do so.

Fang Yandong despised the woman who had once entangled him for a long time and had gone behind his back to conceive his illegitimate child. Out of consideration for her sister and the child, he restrained his temper from directly killing Zheng Yating. She had no chance of becoming Mrs. Fang, not even a room or child support!

Therefore, the result of their visit to establish their relationship with Fang Yandong was that Yan Tong succeeded in establishing his identity, while Zheng Yating didn’t receive anything, not even a suite or child support.

Fang Yandong was such a person. When he disliked someone, he truly showed no mercy.

But Zheng Yating deserved it. It was all her own doing.

However, Fang Ziyang couldn’t quite understand.

Since Fang Yandong only favored the child born out of his true love, why was it so easy for Yan Tong to establish his relationship with him? After all, Fang Yandong was not a righteous man, and it was impossible for him to develop deep affection for an illegitimate child he met for the first time.

So, could it be that Yan Tong’s protagonist halo was so strong that he could easily succeed in anything he did?

It probably wasn’t that simple…

But it didn’t matter. He would find out once he got home.

Fang Ziyang suppressed his emotions and hurried back to the Fang family.

And his mood instantly improved when he saw Fang Qianhao looking devastated again.

His beloved had suddenly turned into his younger brother overnight, which was simply the biggest joke in the world. Given Fang Qianhao’s personality, he might even sink into despair until the day the truth was revealed and he fully recovered.

As expected.

Fang Qianhao, who used to confront him at every turn, sat on the sofa in a despondent state, exuding an aura of decadence.

Fang Yandong was extremely disappointed by this.

How did he not realize that his eldest son was so incapable of achieving anything? With his character, he would never amount to much. He had already caused too many problems recently.

However, he had been too frustrated recently, so he quickly adjusted his mood for the sake of his own health.

Seeing the troublemaker finally returning home, and having put in great effort to control his urge to settle the score, Fang Yandong forced a smile and introduced Yan Tong, “Yangyang, this is Xiaotong. I know there were some misunderstandings between you two before, but that’s all in the past. The paternity test has confirmed that Xiaotong is indeed my son. According to their birth dates, you’re one month older than Xiaotong. From now on, you’re his second older brother… Xiaotong is actually a good child, and I hope you two can get along well.”

After Fang Yandong finished speaking, Yan Tong stood up in cooperation, his expression gentle and his movements awkward as he called out, “Second… second brother.”

His pitiful appearance was truly unparalleled.

Fang Ziyang grew irritated by watching him. He really couldn’t stand Yan Tong’s weak and timid personality. It was because of Yan Tong that he developed a shadow towards people with such a gentle and fearful disposition!

Every time Yan Tong acted this way, he would be condemned by the people around him. Even though he hadn’t done anything wrong, it felt as if he had already severely bullied the other person. It was truly infuriating.

“Enough, I can’t bear to be called ‘second brother.’ Having my mom’s rival’s illegitimate child call me brother, I’m afraid I’ll be struck by lightning…” Fang Ziyang waved his hand impatiently and sneered mockingly.

He spoke without courtesy, with no intention of pretending to be kind.

He was indirectly informing the household staff that this inexplicable illegitimate child hadn’t received his recognition as a beloved son. They should assess how to treat him from now on.

The household staff were experts in watching dramas.

In his previous life, he made sure to put on a good show for Fang Yandong and Fang Qianhao, even though he disliked Yan Tong. But this time, he made no effort to be polite, showing a disrespectful face to Yan Tong.

As a result of his action in the previous life, Yan Tong quickly won over the household staff with this opportunity, secretly causing trouble for Fang Ziyang and accelerating Fang Yandong’s disgust towards him.

In this lifetime…

Before he confronted Yan Tong, he would let Yan Tong experience the taste of household staff loyalty and affection from the previous life. He would let them experience their “adoration and support.”

In Yan Tong’s first official meeting at the Fang family, he was humiliated once again.

The looks of respect from the surrounding staff immediately turned into contempt and disdain. The status of being an illegitimate child naturally led people to have biased views.

Yan Tong’s timid expression stiffened.

Was this a show of power? Did Fang Ziyang want to assert his dominance over him? He hadn’t been mistaken. Fang Ziyang was truly an unlikeable person, devoid of any manners!

Fang Yandong’s expression also soured a little.

Although he didn’t have much fatherly affection for Yan Tong, no matter what, he was still his son, sharing his blood. Fang Ziyang’s words reminded him of Fang Qianhao’s status, and he couldn’t help but feel like he was being scolded unjustly.

He couldn’t help but reprimand, “Yangyang, you shouldn’t be so impolite. Dad knows you’re not happy, but the situation has already occurred. Dad hopes that our family can live in harmony. Xiaotong doesn’t have control over his own background. Dad hopes you can understand and be more generous…”

“Generous?” Fang Ziyang raised his arm and laughed coldly, “Dad, it’s not his illegitimate child status that I dislike, but our past grievances. Dad, he caused me so much misery before. I can’t peacefully coexist with him.”

“But wasn’t it a misunderstanding before…”

“Misunderstanding?” Fang Ziyang put away his smile, his face turning cold, “Regardless of whether it was a misunderstanding or not, there is no room for reconciliation between him and me. Dad, there’s no need for you to persuade me anymore. I didn’t come back today to talk about this with you.”

Interrupted, Fang Yandong’s expression turned sour. He felt that his authority was being challenged.

However, Fang Ziyang really didn’t want to waste any more words on him. He wanted to test why Fang Yandong readily accepted Yan Tong as his son. Ignoring Fang Yandong’s unpleasant expression, Fang Ziyang said directly,

“Dad, I won’t acknowledge Yan Tong’s status. But if you insist on recognizing him, then I can’t stop you. However, there is something I must make clear to you…”

“What is it?”

“If you want to acknowledge him, you must write a notarized guarantee that ensures I will still receive 50% of your assets after you die.”

“…and you must immediately give me the shares you inherited from Mom. If he wants to come to the Fang family and take my money, he won’t even have a chance. If my brother doesn’t object, you can distribute the rest as you wish.”

Although he didn’t know why Fang Yandong readily recognized Yan Tong, analyzing his character, it was definitely related to interests.

In that case, he would bring up the shares as a starting point.

“If you disagree, Dad, and insist on recognizing him, then don’t blame me for being ruthless and exposing your affair.”

Fang Ziyang calmly looked at them.

Sure enough.

As soon as Fang Yandong heard those words, his expression changed.

Beside him, Yan Tong’s expression also became unsettled, his gaze filled with astonishment and disbelief.

That look… it seemed as if he was looking at a fool.

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