Ch 41 (Part 3): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

“Later, you suspected that your wife, Ms. Lu Fei, had an affair with her ex-boyfriend and cuckolded you. Filled with resentment, you conceived a malicious plan. You had Zheng Yaxue steal your wife’s child and replace it with your current son, Fang Qianhao, in order to inherit your wife’s shares and the Lu family’s wealth.”

“No! I didn’t instruct her. It’s all nonsense! Yaxue wouldn’t accuse me of such things. This is slander.”

Fang Yandong was on the verge of madness. The words of the police officer were overturning all his beliefs.

However, the police officer completely ignored his roar and placed a statement document in front of him.

“Mr. Fang, all these statements are indeed from Ms. Zheng Yaxue. She also provided some evidence. According to Ms. Zheng Yaxue, after she completed these acts, she sent you a text message to report it. To avoid future trouble, she deliberately kept the text messages.”

“So… Mr. Fang, do you have an explanation for all this?”

The police officer looked at him disdainfully.

Even if this accusation against Fang Yandong turned out to be false, it was a confirmed fact that Fang Yandong had committed infidelity in his marriage. Ironically, he was still recognized as a good father and husband in Jiang City, creating a facade of deep affection for many years. It was truly hypocritical.

The police officer’s gaze was full of contempt.

But Fang Yandong no longer had the mood to care about all this. He had already been driven insane by his beloved betraying him.

Even if he didn’t believe it, he had to accept the reality.

To accept that the woman he thought loved him deeply was, in fact, a liar full of deception.

Zheng Yaxue had actually produced a text message from years ago, informing him of the truth about the swapped children before she left. What did that signify? It meant Zheng Yaxue had planned it all in advance! It meant her love for him was all a lie, and she had prepared an escape route early on, intending to shift the blame to him now!

This wicked woman…

Fang Yandong was trembling with anger, taking deep breaths.

The police officer observed silently until Fang Yandong finished his outburst and then continued, “Mr. Fang, although Ms. Zheng Yaxue has accused you and provided evidence, considering your son, who is the victim and plaintiff in this case, challenges her accusations, there are doubts about Ms. Zheng Yaxue’s statement. We need your testimony for further investigation…”

“What? My son is accusing that bitch Zheng Yaxue of what?”

Fang Yandong’s eyes were red, and at this moment, he had no more affection for Zheng Yaxue. He wished he could tear her apart.

The police officer continued,

“Mr. Tang has accused Zheng Yaxue of conspiring to seize the entire Fang family’s wealth and the Lu family’s inheritance. According to Mr. Tang’s accusation, not only did Zheng Yaxue steal him, but she also let her own biological son take his place…”

“All these years, Zheng Yaxue has been brainwashing Mr. Tang, planning for him to return to the Fang family and compete for the wealth. Her plan was for you and Fang Ziyang to die in accidents and let Fang Qianhao inherit all the Fang and Lu family’s assets.”

“Therefore, Zheng Yaxue’s accusation against you can be understood as shifting the blame. However, we still need to hear your explanation, Mr. Fang.”

“So… Mr. Fang, please explain the accusations made by Zheng Yaxue.”

The police were interrogating.

What could Fang Yandong explain?

His mind was blank now.

What? Zheng Yaxue, that bitch, even wanted him dead?

This despicable woman not only planned to frame him but also wanted to take all his wealth? And even the Lu family’s?

So…

That woman had been deceiving him all along, from beginning to end. She treated him like a fool for over twenty years?

Fang Yandong’s eyes turned bloodshot.

His blood pressure soared.

…

In the adjacent interrogation room.

Yan Tong’s situation wasn’t much better than Fang Yandong’s.

He stared blankly at the police officer in front of him, unable to believe what he was hearing.

“You’re saying that my mother kidnapped me? I’m not Fang Yandong’s son at all?”

Compared to the contempt for Fang Yandong, the police officers treated Yan Tong more kindly.

After all, even if all the truth was revealed, to some extent, Yan Tong would not be charged in the crimes committed by the Zheng sisters. He would be considered a “victim.”

And Fang Ziyang had no intention of using this matter against him, so Yan Tong was brought to the police station not as a suspect but as a “witness.”

However, once the court proceedings began and the infighting among the Zheng sisters became public, it was uncertain how public opinion on the internet would perceive Yan Tong as an innocent victim…

At this moment.

The police officer’s gaze towards Yan Tong was also complicated.

“Yes, according to Mr. Tang’s accusation, the Zheng sisters conspired to seize the Fang and Lu family’s wealth. Zheng Yaxue stole and switched Ms. Lu Fei’s eldest son, and Zheng Yating planned to marry into the Fang family…”

“But Zheng Yating’s child died shortly after birth. To ensure the success of their plan, they abducted and adopted you, intending for you to become a tool in their plan.”

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“When Fang Yandong ‘accidentally’ dies, you would be able to claim a share of the inheritance as an illegitimate child, and once you acquired the assets, they would kick you out.”

“If it wasn’t for Mr. Tang accidentally discovering the truth from a photograph, all of this might have become a reality…”

“So, Yan Tong, we hope you will honestly tell us everything you know.”

The police officer persuaded.

But Yan Tong was dumbfounded, his mind a mess, and he couldn’t utter a word.

His mind was filled with thoughts of how could this happen? How could this happen?!

He wasn’t Fang Yandong’s son, but rather, he wasn’t even considered a bastard child! All his recent triumphs were nothing but a joke!

And the mention of “Mr. Tang accidentally discovering the truth from a photograph”…?

Was it the photo he left at the club? Why didn’t Tang Xun take a flight to M Country to confront Zheng Yaxue? Why didn’t Tang Xun take a flight!

Could this be what they call a twist of fate?

He not only failed to kill Tang Xun but also destroyed the advantage he had painstakingly built, and now Fang Ziyang was going to recognize him as his own brother, all because of his own actions?!

Yan Tong felt like he was going to vomit blood.

When the plane crashed, he was too caught up in his excitement and didn’t think to confirm again.

Yes, why didn’t he think to confirm again? Tang Xun was not an ordinary person. He was a renowned mathematician and researcher. How could the news not report his death…

What was wrong with his mind at that time?

No, it was Fang Ziyang!

It was all because Fang Ziyang had repeatedly embarrassed him and made him so frustrated that he forgot about confirmation in his joy.

Yan Tong’s breath became rapid.

He felt like he was going to cough up blood.

…

In the interrogation room next door.

The police officer looked at Zheng Yating, who stubbornly refused to speak and accept questioning, and became angry.

“Ms. Zheng Yating, please honestly confess to our questions. If you cooperate, there might be a chance for reduced sentence. But if you continue like this, your future sentence will be even more severe.”

“What is your explanation for Mr. Tang’s accusations? Did your sister indeed steal and switch Ms. Lu Fei’s child? Do you have any knowledge of this?”

The interrogating police officer slammed the table.

But Zheng Yating was relentless, sitting expressionless in her seat.

…She was well aware that her sister had stolen and switched Ms. Lu Fei’s child, even though she wasn’t involved and no one told her. But she could figure it out herself.

After all, although Fang Qianhao’s appearance resembled Fang Yandong by 70%, the remaining 30% was an exact copy of her sister. Anyone familiar with them could notice it with a careful look.

Moreover, Fang Yandong’s different treatment of the two sons over the years was the best evidence. She wasn’t a fool; she had figured it out a long time ago.

But even though she resented her sister for winning Fang Yandong’s love and hated her for giving birth to a son, she wouldn’t accuse her sister.

Because doing so would anger Fang Yandong, and then she would never have a chance to marry him.

To marry Fang Yandong, she was willing to do anything.

And… endure anything!

The police officer, seeing her like this, really wanted to slap her. He had never seen such a stubborn woman.

Others might still deny it when faced with overwhelming evidence, but this woman remained expressionless and silent, making communication impossible.

And at that moment.

A police officer walked in from outside and whispered something to the interrogating officer. The interrogating officer’s face quickly showed a look of surprise, nodding in response.

Then he looked at the silent Zheng Yating.

“Zheng Yating, do you think you are defending your sister out of conscience and for Fang Yandong’s sake? Now we can responsibly tell you that you are completely wrong.”

“Your sister has already confessed. According to her confession, the reason she did all of that was because she was following Fang Yandong’s orders. It was Fang Yandong who instructed her to steal and switch Ms. Lu Fei’s child and then leave the country.”

“And the reason she obeyed Fang Yandong was because Fang Yandong discovered that the person who had saved his life was not her but you…”

“Initially, your sister claimed your credit to become Fang Yandong’s girlfriend. She was afraid that if you found out, you would retaliate against her, so she committed crimes under Fang Yandong’s threats and instructions.”

“Zheng Yating, your sister took away your credit and the man you loved. Are you still determined to defend her?”

The police officer’s gaze was sharp.

Zheng Yating’s face changed suddenly, and she stood up from her chair.

“What did you say? What do you mean my sister took away my credit?”

“…According to your sister’s confession, there was a car accident involving Fang Yandong. You called the ambulance and sent him to the hospital.”

“But you had to leave due to something, and your sister recognized Fang Yandong as the wealthy second generation. In order to become Fang Yandong’s girlfriend, your sister claimed all the credit, making Fang Yandong believe that she had saved him. That’s why he started a relationship with your sister.”

The police officer spoke with a hint of sympathy.

Zheng Yating trembled all over, her eyes bloodshot. “That bitch!”

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