Ch 40 (Part 3): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

This ring…

Xie Zeng’s heart skipped a beat, and he casually asked, “Why do you want to find the owner of this ring?”

“I like him.”

Fang Ziyang shamelessly said, after all, he couldn’t say that he wanted to have a child with that person. That would be even more absurd and horrifying.

What he wanted was the baby who had accompanied him through his mental breakdown back then. He wasn’t just looking for anyone. Although he initially didn’t welcome the arrival of the baby and had considered not keeping it, in those darkest days, that little heartbeat was the one who had accompanied him and pulled him through. That person had been his spiritual support.

But it was just those words.

And it had surprised Xie Zeng!

Xie Zeng’s hand trembled. “You… like him?”

Xie Zeng felt like his head had been struck by lightning.

He felt a bit blank, a little dizzy, and found it hard to believe.

What was this little devil saying? He liked the owner of this ring?

No, this was simply too horrifying. How could this be possible when the ring clearly belonged to him? Why was this little devil saying such vulgar things while holding his ring and telling him that he liked the owner…

Xie Zeng’s expression was subtle. He looked at Fang Ziyang with a gaze filled with astonishment and disbelief.

Although it was evident that Xie Zeng was imagining things, Fang Ziyang didn’t have the ability to read minds. Seeing Xie Zeng’s expression, he thought it was a reaction to his revelation.

After all, he had just broken off his engagement with Xie Wenxu today, and now he was saying he liked someone else. It would seem as if he were a promiscuous person!

Although Fang Ziyang didn’t care about his reputation at the moment, he didn’t want to be burdened with that kind of accusation.

He coughed and explained, fabricating a story with a clear conscience,

“In fact, the owner of this ring was my first love.”

Xie Zeng:…

Xie Zeng was completely dumbfounded.

On the other hand, Fang Ziyang was casually making up stories without any obstacles or shyness. He shamelessly pretended to have a long-standing crush on a dreamy first love:

“To be honest, I didn’t love Xie Wenxu that much, at most, I just liked him. After all, he pursued me so passionately back then and did so many things for me. I’m just an ordinary guy, how could I not be moved? When I met someone who treated me so well, I made a hasty decision and agreed to be with him…”

“But now my mind is clear. Honestly, although I dislike Yan Tong, I have to thank him for making me see the true colors of Xie Wenxu. It was a timely realization; otherwise, I would have suffered even more if we had really been together.”

“I’ve thought a lot during this period, and then I remembered him…”

Fang Ziyang continued to fabricate the story, getting more and more immersed in it.

“Although I don’t even know what he looks like, the impression he left in my heart is indelible.”

“It was just a casual encounter, and he probably doesn’t even remember that I exist. But his kindness and warmth have deeply engraved themselves in my heart. I can’t forget his towering figure and the hand wearing the ring.”

“Life is too short, and I don’t want any regrets. So, I…”

Fang Ziyang didn’t finish his sentence, instead adopting a shy expression as if to say, “You know what I mean.”

He didn’t want to reveal too much about his made-up story. Detailed lies would only leave more room for loopholes. A story filled with imagination and ambiguity would appear more genuine. Xie Zeng, being quite intelligent, might uncover the truth if there were any inconsistencies.

As it turned out, Fang Ziyang made the right decision.

Although Xie Zeng couldn’t recall when he had secretly met Fang Ziyang or had an “ordinary yet beautiful” encounter with him, he didn’t doubt Fang Ziyang’s words. After all, Fang Ziyang appeared sincere and had no reason to lie.

No matter how capable Xie Zeng was, he couldn’t possibly imagine that the person in front of him was a mischievous little demon who had lived a lifetime and been reborn.

Therefore, Xie Zeng’s mind went blank once again.

So, according to Fang Ziyang’s words, not only did Fang Ziyang have a crush on him, but it had lasted for many years? And now he wanted to find him and develop a relationship?

This…

Xie Zeng’s mind was in disarray, and when he saw the sudden shy expression on the young man’s face, he… felt his ears heating up.

Could it be that someone had been secretly crushing on him to this extent…

Xie Zeng, the perennial pure-hearted bachelor, blushed a little.

Coughing lightly, he made an effort to hide his bewilderment and maintained a serious and composed expression. “Well, in that case, I will do my best to investigate for you.”

As for whether they would be able to find the person, he needed to consider that.

Fang Ziyang was still young, just eighteen and newly an adult. He wasn’t emotionally mature yet. If the person found out that Fang Ziyang was the owner of the ring, given their bold personality, they might impulsively do something unexpected.

Emotions were something that needed to be handled carefully.

“But have you considered what you would do if he already has a girlfriend or boyfriend now and you manage to find him?” Xie Zeng thought it necessary to prepare the little demon for possible rejection.

Upon hearing this, Fang Ziyang confidently shook his head. “No, he must be single.”

If he wasn’t single, the man from his past life wouldn’t have left behind a note that spoke of responsibility.

From this, it could be inferred that the person was not only single but also someone with a strong sense of responsibility and decent character.

Therefore, if possible, Fang Ziyang wouldn’t mind developing a relationship with him. After all, a child with both parents would be happier.

In this lifetime, he didn’t expect much love. He only wanted to fulfill his wish and have a home to live a simple and peaceful life…

“Brother Xie, although I’ve just become an adult, my thinking is mature. You don’t have to worry about me doing something impulsive and regretful. I will take responsibility for my actions, and I have considered the consequences of everything I do.”

Translated on ho lo lo novels dot com.

Although Xie Zeng liked to meddle in other people’s business, Fang Ziyang wasn’t angry. Only those who truly cared about you would bother to be so concerned. Especially someone like Xie Zeng, who, despite being upright, wasn’t saintly. He would only be this way toward someone he genuinely valued. When dealing with others, he maintained an aloof demeanor.

Because he was his brother’s younger brother, Xie Zeng cared about him in this way. It was the luck his brother had brought him.

“Besides, let’s talk about future matters in the future. I just don’t want to have any regrets. Beautiful things should be pursued with effort to avoid missing out, don’t you think so, Brother Xie?”

Fang Ziyang displayed a smile that came from the depths of his heart. It was radiant and pure.

“Hmm.”

Xie Zeng didn’t say anything further, but his ears gradually turned red with excitement.

Did this young man secretly crush on him to such an extent?

It was quite audacious and persistent… and a bit cute.

Although Xie Zeng continued to sit there with an expressionless face, staring straight ahead with a serious and composed look, there was an inexplicable sense of joy emanating from him.

Even the driver sitting in the front could sense this obvious change in his mood, let alone Fang Ziyang sitting next to him.

Fang Ziyang didn’t know why Xie Zeng suddenly seemed to be in such a good mood, and he felt a bit puzzled. However, Xie Zeng had always been capricious and had a peculiar personality, so Fang Ziyang didn’t pay much attention to it. As long as Xie Zeng agreed to help him, he didn’t bother thinking too much about Xie Zeng’s change in mood.

With these thoughts pushed aside, Fang Ziyang began to look forward to having dinner with his brother later.

Having an older brother who cared for him so much was a rare joy for him, and he wanted to behave well and be an obedient little brother in front of his brother. Even though he was actually quite fierce.

So, in this strange atmosphere, the car drove for an hour before finally stopping at a suburban villa.

The villa didn’t seem very large in terms of area, but the surrounding environment was excellent, and the layout was exquisite, making it perfect for someone who enjoyed peace and quiet. However, the villa appeared quite new, and it seemed to be a place where the owner occasionally stayed rather than a permanent residence.

But at this moment, red couplets and decorations typically seen during the Lunar New Year were affixed to the front door and windows, indicating that the owner of the villa had been in a particularly good mood recently.

Indeed, that was the case.

Tang Xun had been very happy lately, especially today. When he heard the doorbell, he was so excited that he personally rushed to open the door, leaving the nanny and Rick far behind.

Fang Ziyang hadn’t even reacted when he was suddenly embraced by Tang Xun, who was overflowing with excitement, and then pulled inside.

As for Xie Zeng, who was left behind…

Tang Xun felt too happy at the moment and didn’t have the time to pay attention to his boss.

But Xie Zeng wasn’t upset about being ignored. He was in a good mood as well and didn’t care about such small matters.

After Tang Xun pulled Fang Ziyang inside, Xie Zeng approached Rick, being all mysterious and serious, and said, “Rick, I think I need to tell you something very serious.”

“What is it? Go ahead, tell me.”

Rick thought there was something important, so he stopped in his tracks, nervously pricking up his ears and getting ready to listen attentively.

And then he heard Xie Zeng’s solemn words,

“I discovered that someone has been secretly crushing on me, and it has been going on for a long time. How serious do you think that is?”

Rick:…

Rick’s mouth twitched.

Brother, your tone of showing off makes me feel like it’s not that serious to you. It’s more like you’re happy about it. Thanks.

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