Ch 40 (Part 2): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

Everyone knows that the youngest son of the Fang family is unreliable and is often referred to as a waste. But what if this child was intentionally made to be like this… Oh God, could it be that this child collided with a broom star when he was born!

The atmosphere on the scene was eerie. After tonight, the Fang family was destined to become a “star” in the entertainment circle.

When Fang Yandong returned after giving instructions, he faced various indescribable gazes. He swallowed a few pills hard to avoid collapsing on the spot.

In the end, both Fang Yandong and Yan Tong were taken away by the police.

The banquet hastily came to an end.

And Xie Wenxu, who was supposed to come and propose, didn’t show up even after all the guests had left.

As the supposed protagonist of tonight’s banquet, Yan Tong, on his first day officially entering the upper-class circle of Jiang City, became synonymous with jokes and bad luck.

Wasn’t he just a bearer of bad luck!

Previously, the young master of the Fang family was cursed as a public enemy on the internet because of his association with this guy…

Fang Qianhao took him to the gathering and it turned into a scene of catching someone in the act and fighting…

Now it was even worse. Fang Yandong wanted to recognize him, and it directly brought the police to their doorstep…

This child was definitely jinxed!

Although feudalistic thinking was no longer prevalent in modern times, the upper-class society still held many superstitions.

Everyone couldn’t help but silently think.

“I’m Xie Zheng. Your brother asked me to pick you up for a meal. I’m waiting for you at the intersection.”

…

After sending off all the guests who attended the banquet, Fang Ziyang received a call from Xie Zheng.

Xie Zheng’s temperament remained the same as always—brief, concise, and without a wasted word.

If this were in the past, Fang Ziyang would have inevitably made fun of this antique pretending to be an old man.

But now, after having had a few close encounters, he felt that he couldn’t make fun of him anymore. Although Xie Zheng was a bit old-fashioned and overly serious, he had to admit that Xie Zheng had the best character among all the people he had met.

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Having encountered so many villains, it was rare for Fang Ziyang to come across someone as upright as Xie Zheng. He felt that it was quite soul-cleansing. For someone like him, who was engulfed in darkness, Xie Zheng’s presence was like a guiding light in the boundless darkness—warm and filled with hope.

At this moment, chaos reigned in the Fang family.

Fang Ziyang, who was recognized by everyone as a fool, naturally didn’t waste his energy staying to manage the situation. The more chaotic the Fang family became, the more he enjoyed it. Besides, since meeting his brother, they hadn’t seen each other again except for that day at the clubhouse, where they had to avoid exposure. Not to mention having a proper meal together.

Today was a good time to celebrate reunion.

With Uncle Liu and Aunt Zhang handling the aftermath at home, ignoring Fang Qianhao’s irritable and stubborn refusal to accept reality, Fang Ziyang used his bad mood as an excuse to leave the house.

However, he didn’t go directly to meet Xie Zheng.

Instead, he drove the family car around the villa area for a few laps, then parked it in a secluded spot, making sure no one was following him before walking to the intersection as instructed by Xie Zheng.

In fact, Fang Ziyang didn’t want to be so suspicious.

But he had suffered too many losses in his previous life, so he had to be cautious in this life. It was always right to be prepared and prudent.

…

The car Xie Zheng was sitting in today was different from the one they had met in before, but the brand was the same—a Maybach.

It wasn’t because Xie Zheng was particularly fond of this brand, but rather because he had a bit of OCD.

He always wore clothes in a few specific colors; the ending digit of his contracts always had to be 8; he never drank more than three glasses of alcohol; he never arrived late for work; and when buying a car, the foreign brand had to be translated into three Chinese characters… and so on.

In short, Xie Zheng was known as a monster in their circle.

Matching his terrifying work ability was his rigid, serious, and finicky personality.

To be honest, Fang Ziyang used to feel a bit wary of Xie Zheng due to these rumors. But since discovering that Xie Zheng was an eternal pure-hearted old bachelor, that bit of wariness disappeared.

Because once you know that a terrifying monster in front of you has a fatal weakness, the fear dissipates.

Fang Ziyang was in a particularly good mood today. As soon as he got into the car, he proactively greeted Xie Zheng with an excited tone, “Uncle Xie, good evening!”

His voice sounded especially sweet due to his cheerful mood, and anyone who heard it would likely feel good along with him.

But this “anyone” definitely didn’t include Xie Zheng.

Given that he had been forcibly kissed during their first meeting and implicated in unrequited love during their second meeting… Every time Fang Ziyang did something like this, he would flash an especially cute and pretty smile beforehand.

So Xie Zheng had developed a sense of vigilance.

When he saw Fang Ziyang smiling brightly, his body instinctively tensed up.

Maintaining a neutral expression, he quietly leaned back, keeping a distance from the source of danger. Only then did he nod in response, “Hmm, good evening.”

Then he instructed the driver, “Drive.”

His deep voice was particularly magnetic and pleasant to listen to.

But this appearance of a twenty-eight-year-old with the soul of an eighty-two-year-old being so rigid and serious was

truly a waste of his good looks!

Although Fang Ziyang understood it, he found it difficult to handle Xie Zheng’s demeanor. He felt a lot of pressure, as if he were facing the headmaster at school.

But because of his relationship with his brother, he would probably have to meet Xie Zheng frequently in the future.

To make his future days a bit easier, Fang Ziyang felt he should do something.

He couldn’t change Xie Zheng’s personality, so he decided to start with how to address him. He assumed that one of the main reasons for Xie Zheng’s authoritative demeanor was due to his high status and seniority, which made him instinctively treat everyone as subordinates and juniors.

Furthermore, now that Fang Ziyang had officially terminated the engagement with Xie Wenxu, it didn’t seem appropriate to address Xie Zheng as “Uncle Xie” anymore.

Being familiar, Fang Ziyang took a bottle of mineral water from the car’s refrigerator, gulped down a big mouthful, and then looked at the solemn man beside him with what he thought was an affable and smiling expression.

“Uncle Xie, I finally got rid of that bastard Xie Wenxu. Shouldn’t we change how we address each other?”

The young man was smiling amiably.

Smiling amiably again!

Xie Zheng:…

Xie Zheng felt a bit nervous.

In a discreet manner, he leaned further towards the car door, away from the dangerous source, and adjusted his expression. “Hmm, we should indeed change it.”

Although he was quite old-fashioned, it didn’t mean he liked being called “old.” He wasn’t a masochist.

Moreover, he was friends with Fang Ziyang’s brother, so calling him “Uncle Xie” wouldn’t be appropriate.

Fang Ziyang didn’t expect him to be so accommodating. He thought that someone with Xie Zheng’s temperament would give him a serious lecture. But it was a good thing that Xie Zheng was easy to talk to. He also didn’t want to call someone who was only slightly older than him “uncle,” as it would make him seem like a child.

After all, his soul was that of a person in his twenties. It was a bit embarrassing to act like a child all the time, regardless of the situation.

“Since you’re friends with my brother, I’ll just call you Brother Xie from now on.”

Fang Ziyang was proactive in building a connection. Then he became worried. “But how should I address you… Brother Xie? No, that sounds odd; Brother Xie Zheng? No, no, that sounds too effeminate…”

It wasn’t odd, it was a bit suggestive.

To maintain his principles, Xie Zheng, without looking away, interjected sensibly, “Just use my name, or you can call me Brother Xie.”

“Okay.”

Fang Ziyang was very satisfied, and also pleasantly surprised.

Although Xie Zheng was an aloof flower, he didn’t ignore people. Look, they were already engaging in a conversation. Who said that Xie Zheng never talked to anyone outside of business? Rumors were indeed untrustworthy.

Today, he had severely played a trick on his scumbag father, so he was in a particularly good mood now, especially since Xie Zheng had put in a lot of effort. He looked at Xie Zheng now and found him much more pleasing to the eye.

Thinking about Xie Zheng’s situation in the Xie family, they were now a team. He should also lend a helping hand; otherwise, constantly seeking favors would be detrimental to their cooperative relationship.

With that in mind, Fang Ziyang continued, “This matter might trouble you in the Xie family for a while, but don’t worry. Since we’re a team now and you’ve helped me, I can’t treat you unfairly.”

“You want to remove Xie Wenxu from your family registry and completely sever ties with the Xie family, right? I can help you. Within three months, I can make your wish come true.”

His tone was quite ambitious.

Xie Zheng turned his head, and his gaze towards Fang Ziyang became sharp and profound. “What’s your plan?”

The thing that Xie Zheng had been unable to accomplish even after all this time, Fang Ziyang believed he could do it within three months. Although it sounded unreliable, Fang Ziyang’s actions against the Fang family today did hold some credibility.

In fact, Fang Ziyang was confident. Ever since his rebirth, he had been gradually setting traps for his enemies.

With a slight smile, a dangerous undertone present in his expression, Fang Ziyang said, “I can’t tell you the specific plan right now, but don’t worry, I will help you resolve it perfectly. I dare not make such promises to others, but with Xie Wenxu… no one understands him better than I do.”

After having clashed with him so many times in his previous life and suffered at the hands of those people, if he couldn’t outwit Xie Wenxu this time, then his second life would truly be in vain.

However, these words took on a different meaning when heard by Xie Zheng, who was unaware of the situation.

It was said that hatred is born from love. Combined with Fang Ziyang’s words at the moment… it was a typical case of love turning to hate, falling into a delusion.

Xie Zheng looked at Fang Ziyang and couldn’t help but speak with a serious tone again, “The past is over. Actually, you don’t need to torment yourself for Xie Wenxu. You’re still young and will definitely meet someone who truly loves you. Xie Wenxu isn’t worth becoming like this for. Your brother has always been worried about you.”

He kindly tried to console him, resembling an understanding elder guiding someone.

But Fang Ziyang didn’t feel comforted by his words.

He only felt like here we go again, Grandpa Xie Zheng is back with his 80-year-old heart, this terrifying man.

He didn’t want to talk about his past life or explain many things that couldn’t be explained.

Seeing that Xie Zheng was about to embark on another lengthy lecture, Fang Ziyang had to change the topic and quickly said, “Um, Brother Xie, I understand what you’re saying. I will work hard to correct myself, adjust my mindset, and become more positive and optimistic! But for now, can you help me with something else?”

“What is it? You can tell me.”

Although the young man’s attitude seemed a bit perfunctory when agreeing, Xie Zheng believed that young people nowadays tended to be impetuous, and they needed to be taught gradually. The young man had already shown good progress.

Seeing this, Fang Ziyang breathed a sigh of relief and took out his phone, showing a hand-drawn picture.

“It would be great if Brother Xie could help me find the owner of this ring…”

The picture on the phone was a hand-drawn image of a men’s ring.

He had drawn it based on his memory—it belonged to the man he had a one-night stand with in his previous life. Despite not seeing the person when he woke up, there was a note and a man’s ring left behind.

The note contained a series of phone numbers and a message stating that he would take responsibility…

At that time, he was frightened and filled with anger and fear due to the manipulation, so he didn’t pay much attention to the note. In his rush to get dressed and gather his things, he only took the ring and lost the note.

With so many variables after his rebirth, he couldn’t guarantee that he would encounter the same person at that hotel again in this lifetime.

Therefore, based on his memory, he drew the style of the ring, intending to use it as a clue to find the person. As for the phone numbers on the note, he was too flustered at the time and didn’t remember them.

“I have already checked this ring, and it is part of a collection by a renowned jewelry designer named SK in the fashion industry. The collection consisted of twelve rings, each sold to twelve different people…”

“But Mr. SK has passed away, and the buyer’s information was kept confidential. I couldn’t find anything through my connections. However, it shouldn’t be difficult for Brother Xie to find out, right?”

With Xie Zheng’s connections, this should be an easy task.

Fang Ziyang handed the phone over.

Xie Zeng’s gaze fell on the hand-drawn picture of the ring in the phone. Initially, he glanced casually, but when he saw the drawing clearly, he suddenly froze.

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