Ch 52 (Part 1): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

Of course, Fang Ziyang had no intention of actually cooperating with Fang Qianhao.

He visited Fang Qianhao in prison purely to make things difficult for him and Yan Tong.

Fang Ziyang had long anticipated Fang Qianhao’s fate.

That’s why he had placed the manipulated necklace in Fang Qianhao’s hands in the first place.

Wasn’t Fang Qianhao supposed to love Yan Tong to the point of being blind to everything else? Wasn’t he willing to sacrifice everything for him?

But what would Fang Qianhao feel when he realized that the person he loved was not as wonderful as he had imagined, but a despicable person who took away his future and prospects? How would he react?

Killing for revenge was not difficult, but striking at the heart was the greatest revenge.

He had said that he would repay everything these people had given him in the previous life with interest.

Fang Qianhao wasn’t sentenced to death; he would be out in a few years.

When Fang Qianhao saw Yan Tong again at that time, what would their situation be like?

A corrupted Fang Qianhao would surely be interesting…

Leaving the prison, Fang Ziyang returned home in a good mood.

Once home, he took out his computer and sent out a series of code, beginning the final stage of his plan.

As the saying goes, a family should be united and tidy. Since Fang Qianhao was tightly locked up in prison, how could Fang Yandong, the good father who doted on his son, continue to enjoy his freedom?

Now, it was time to give this good father of his a farewell gift.

…

Pang Xiaoshi worked as a telephone operator in a communication company.

Despite the seemingly prestigious title, her actual job was a customer service representative who answered phone calls all day long. Especially since she was responsible for troubleshooting the lines, being scolded by customers on a daily basis was a common occurrence.

As a result, she faced significant psychological pressure in her work.

Pang Xiaoshi had considered switching to a more comfortable job, but job opportunities were scarce and the competition was fierce. Additionally, her education and skills were average, so she didn’t have any particularly noticeable advantages for other jobs.

Therefore, reluctantly, Pang Xiaoshi stayed in her current position as a telephone operator for several years.

Over the years, although she had grown accustomed to being verbally abused and challenged by customers, the long-term exposure to such an oppressive work environment had taken a toll on her mental well-being. The work pressure left her in a constant state of irritability, often leading to insomnia.

To alleviate this negative state, Pang Xiaoshi had tried many methods.

Exercise for relaxation, indulging in sweets to reduce stress, listening to soothing music, taking breaks for massages… She even went to see a psychologist. But in the end, none of these methods had significant effects. Her job was just like that, and she had to rely on herself to manage her mood.

However, ever since a colleague recommended a software called “Dreamscape” a while ago, Pang Xiaoshi’s work pressure had been alleviated.

Dreamscape not only helped treat everyone’s insomnia but also used high-tech means to weave dreams for people. As long as you were willing to spend money, you could choose dream scenarios you liked in the software and experience a happy spiritual world, venting the frustrations and noise of real life.

Although the dream scenarios in the software were not cheap, with Pang Xiaoshi’s financial ability, she couldn’t afford to consume them every night.

But even consuming the dream scenarios two or three times a month was enough to treat the negative emotions caused by work pressure.

After trying it, other colleagues also showed significant improvements in their mental state.

The efficiency of the entire company had improved greatly, and the manager even called this dream software a “magical tool” due to the employees’ request. Consequently, at the employees’ request, the manager had submitted an application to the company’s higher-ups, hoping to replace this year’s employee welfare shopping cards with Dreamscape consumption cards!

In short, the Dreamscape software had quickly gained the love and recognition of everyone within less than two months of its release.

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And it quickly spread among users, dominating the consumer market.

Due to economic constraints, Pang Xiaoshi couldn’t afford to consume Dreamscape dream scenarios every night, but she could manage to purchase them twice a week.

Today was her designated “sleep day.”

As soon Pang Xiaoshi finished work, she hurriedly rushed home, quickly ate dinner, took a shower, and prepared herself before immediately getting into bed.

Then, eagerly, she opened the app, purchased the desired dream scenario, put down her phone, closed her eyes, and listened to the music playing through the app as she entered the realm of dreams…

Pang Xiaoshi, being a timid person, primarily used the dream scenarios for stress relief due to her limited financial ability.

So, the dream scenarios she chose were usually short and cheerful scenes. She couldn’t afford the more extravagant ones that played out like full-length dramas.

Today, Pang Xiaoshi’s dream scenario was to go to an amusement park.

She had long yearned for the thrilling and dangerous rides in amusement parks like roller coasters and drop towers. However, due to her fear of accidents and a slight touch of hypochondria, she had always been too afraid to try them.

But now, with Dreamscape, things were different. In the dream world, she didn’t need to worry about any malfunctions in the amusement facilities. She could enjoy herself without any psychological burden.

As the hypnotic music faded away…

When Pang Xiaoshi regained consciousness, she found herself standing in a bustling amusement park. The vivid surroundings made it clear that she had entered the dream woven by the software.

Pang Xiaoshi was filled with excitement and, as usual, skillfully began exploring the dream world.

However, something seemed strange about today’s dream world.

Based on her past experiences, the scenarios she chose didn’t involve interactions with NPCs. After all, she could only afford the lowest level of scenes due to her financial limitations.

But now…

As soon as she entered the amusement park’s entrance, she was approached by a beautiful little girl.

“Sister, sister, I can’t find my mommy and daddy. Can you help me find them?” the adorable little girl said.

Dressed in a cute dress and holding a doll, she had a delicate appearance. However, her face now showed a pitiful and helpless expression, evoking sympathy and affection.

Pang Xiaoshi was a compassionate person.

Even though she knew that the little girl in front of her was an NPC in the dream world, she couldn’t help but soften her heart.

Additionally, she had a thought. She had purchased a low-level dream scenario that didn’t involve NPC interactions, so could there be some hidden bonus storyline?

With this thought in mind, Pang Xiaoshi became excited and developed a strong curiosity. She reached out to touch the little girl’s hair and nodded kindly.

“Alright, I’ll help you find your mommy and daddy. Do you remember where you got separated from them?”

“I remember. Over there, over there, by the tall grass. Mommy and daddy left me there, and I waited for them for a long, long time, but I couldn’t see them. Sister, let’s go see the tall grass together…”

With Pang Xiaoshi’s agreement, the little girl jumped happily and pulled Pang Xiaoshi along.

Tall grass?

Pang Xiaoshi found it a bit confusing, but she didn’t think too much about it. She thought it might be part of the hidden storyline and relaxed, following the little girl.

But soon…

Pang Xiaoshi realized something was off.

The little girl led her out of the crowd, deeper into a secluded grove within the amusement park. In just a few steps, there were no more people around, and the songs that had been playing throughout the amusement park disappeared.

The remote grove and the absence of sound created an eerie atmosphere that gave an indescribable sense of unease.

Pang Xiaoshi suddenly felt a wave of fear. The excitement she had felt upon entering the dream world vanished, and even her voice sounded weak.

“Little girl, where did you get lost? There’s no one here anymore. How could your mommy and daddy bring you to this place…”

The little girl suddenly stopped walking upon hearing Pang Xiaoshi’s words.

Without saying a word or turning around, her slender shoulders trembled slightly, and a low sobbing sound emerged.

“Oooh… Oooh…”

This should have been a scene that evoked sympathy and tenderness, but Pang Xiaoshi couldn’t muster any pity or sympathy.

Because the low sobbing sounded eerie and terrifying! It sounded like the crying of a baby! It was undoubtedly abnormal!

Pang Xiaoshi was already timid and couldn’t handle this kind of eerie atmosphere.

Her legs immediately felt weak, and her heart pounded.

At that moment, the little girl moved.

She suddenly raised her hand and pointed to a small mound not far ahead.

“It’s there, sister. Look, the mound covered in tall grass. Mommy and daddy told me to sleep there. But it’s so cold inside the mound… I don’t want to stay here. Sister, take me to find mommy and daddy, okay? Okay?”

The haunting voice sent chills down the spine.

Pang Xiaoshi looked in the direction the little girl pointed.

And then, she screamed in terror.

“Ah!”

That wasn’t a mound covered in tall grass. It was clearly a small grave!

Pang Xiaoshi’s face turned pale.

But the little girl seemed unaffected by Pang Xiaoshi’s horrified scream. She suddenly burst into giggles, and her tiny head mechanically turned around.

Her doll-like face, usually delicate and pretty, now carried a sinister smile.

“Giggle, sister, take me to find mommy, okay? I’ll sing a song for you. Sister, take me to find mommy and daddy, okay?”

“Sister carries the doll on her back, walking to the garden to see the flowers. The doll cries for mommy, and the little birds on the tree laugh, ha-ha. Carrying the doll on her back…”

The eerie nursery rhyme echoed.

Pang Xiaoshi couldn’t hold on any longer. She screamed loudly, turned around, and started running on all fours while screaming, “Help, Mommy, ghost! I don’t want to play anymore, let me go!”

But it was all in vain.

Once inside the dream world, she had to sleep for a full eight hours before waking up.

So Pang Xiaoshi’s screams were futile.

As she ran, the sinister smiling little girl chased after her, singing along the way.

“Sister carries the doll on her back…”

“Ah! Ah! Ah! Help!”

“Walking to the garden to see the flowers…”

“Ah! Ah! Ah! Don’t chase me!”

“The doll cries for mommy…”

“Ah! Ah! Ah! I don’t want to play anymore…”

“The little birds on the tree laugh, ha-ha… Sister… help me find mommy and daddy… why are you running?… I’ll sing a song for you…”

“Sister, do you want to carry the doll on your back?”

The haunting voice suddenly resounded in her ears.

Something suddenly clasped around her neck.

Trembling with fear, Pang Xiaoshi turned her head and came face-to-face with a sinister smile.

“Sister, you’ve carried the doll on your back now~”

“Ah—”

After a piercing scream, Pang Xiaoshi successfully fainted in the dream.

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