Ch 64 (Part 1): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

“Let’s talk about this when my brother arrives…” Fang Ziyang couldn’t bear to continue the conversation with Xie Zheng. He suddenly realized that he really didn’t understand Xie Zheng at all. He couldn’t grasp Xie Zheng’s way of thinking, and Xie Zheng couldn’t understand the meaning he was trying to express. Talking about emotions with someone like Xie Zheng, who had no emotional experience, was like talking to a brick wall!

He was also being foolish. Why was he bothering to argue with Xie Zheng about where to live? He could simply wait for his brother to arrive and veto the whole thing. He believed that his brother would definitely not agree to this, as it was indeed inconvenient.

Ignoring Xie Zheng’s inexplicably joyful expression, Fang Ziyang put on his backpack and stopped being dramatic. He casually walked into the opulent mansion in front of him.

It must be said that if it wasn’t just Xie Zheng living in this house, he would actually be very willing to move in. This little mansion had an excellent location and environment. In a city like Beijing where every inch of land was precious, it was not easy to have such a property.

Fang Ziyang grew up in a privileged environment, even though he had experienced a difficult period in his past life. But deep down, he still enjoyed luxury.

Walking into the mansion with Xie Zheng, they were immediately greeted by a middle-aged woman and a middle-aged man. Both of them had kind and cheerful smiles.

“Young Master is back…”

Seeing the two of them, Xie Zheng’s expression softened.

He nodded and quickly introduced, “Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen, this is Fang Ziyang, the younger brother of Tang Xun. Ziyang, this is Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen, the housekeepers of the mansion. You can tell them directly if you need anything, no need to be polite.”

Xie Zheng’s character wasn’t actually cold. His stern and imposing demeanor was just an external image. For those who were familiar and trusted by him, Xie Zheng was actually very approachable.

Fang Ziyang greeted obediently, “Hello, Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen.”

“Ah, good child. Is this Tang Xun’s younger brother? Indeed, you are as handsome as Tang Xun. Tired from the flight? Take a bath and rest. We’ll have dinner as soon as Tang Xun and Mr. Rick arrive…”

Aunt Fen had a warm personality and was delighted to see Fang Ziyang. Her eyes sparkled with a special light.

She was the housekeeper of the Xie family, but in reality, she treated Xie Zheng as her own child. She didn’t have children of her own, and she had helped take care of Xie Zheng since he was born, alongside the lady of the house. After the lady and her husband passed away in an accident, Aunt Fen took care of all of Xie Zheng’s daily life.

To some extent, she could be considered half of a mother figure to Xie Zheng, and she understood his character very well.

When Xie Zheng told her that they would be living with an outsider, Aunt Fen keenly sensed the hidden intentions of her young master. Xie Zheng was already 28 and still didn’t have a partner. It was rare for him to meet someone he liked, and she was very happy about it.

Of course, the premise was that this person didn’t have any ulterior motives. Based on the investigation and Tang Xun’s brother’s identity, the young master’s judgment was, as always, accurate.

“Does Young Master Fang have any specific preferences or dietary restrictions? If so, Uncle Wang can make the necessary arrangements.”

Uncle Wang also greeted with a smile, his face kind and gentle.

He and Aunt Fen were husband and wife, and the feelings Aunt Fen had for Xie Zheng were the same for him.

Both of them were very warm and welcoming.

Fang Ziyang didn’t hesitate and smiled as he placed his order, “Great, Uncle Wang, did you buy fish today? I’d like to have sweet and sour fish, spicy shrimp, and any other meat dishes. I don’t want bitter gourd for the vegetable dish; I like sweet and spicy flavors.”

“Alright, alright, Aunt Fen will make it later. Young Master Fang and our Young Master have similar tastes…”

Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen were very pleased with Fang Ziyang’s straightforward and open manner. They had seen all kinds of pretentious people, and they liked someone like Fang Ziyang, who was frank and open.

Xie Zheng also smiled, his lips curling up. He interjected, “I also don’t like bitter gourd.”

It turned out that the young man had a similar preference to him, which made him slightly happy.

Seeing this, Aunt Fen smiled even more joyfully. Her young master was finally starting to open up!

Fang Ziyang had no choice. Until his brother arrived, he had decided not to engage in any conversations with Xie Zheng, or else Xie Zheng’s thought process would definitely lead him astray.

After a brief greeting, Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen warmly led them into the mansion.

Fang Ziyang was indeed tired from the flight and didn’t refuse Aunt Fen’s hospitality. He temporarily treated this place as his own, handed his luggage to Uncle Wang, and went straight to take a bath to relax his nerves.

Now Xie Zheng couldn’t follow him.

Feeling a bit inexplicably regretful, Xie Zheng withdrew his gaze and took out his phone to call Tang Xun.

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Then he casually made up a story without changing his expression.

“Hey, Tang Xun? Yeah, I talked to your brother about him living with me… He seems quite satisfied with it… It’s just a little awkward… Yes, he said it’s only if you agree…”

“No, it’s not inconvenient. We have Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen here… He has been hurt badly by the Fang family before, and he didn’t even have a maid when he lived alone. It’s not good for his mental well-being… With me looking after him, you can rest assured… Yes, it’s settled then…”

He successfully achieved his goal.

Xie Zheng hung up the phone, feeling satisfied.

It was too dangerous for the young man to live alone outside. It was better for someone to watch over him.

And so, an hour later…

Fang Ziyang deliberately spent more than half an hour in the bathroom, taking his time to wash up. When he finally changed into comfortable loungewear and walked out, he saw Xie Zheng, Tang Xun, and Rick sitting on the sofa, engaged in a harmonious conversation.

Seeing Fang Ziyang emerge in his casual and relaxed attire, with no signs of discomfort about being in a stranger’s home, Tang Xun’s previous worries dissipated, and he smiled with relief.

“Ziyang, originally I was worried that you wouldn’t be comfortable staying at Boss’s place, but it seems like you really like it here. That puts my mind at ease.”

Fang Ziyang felt like he had been struck by lightning at those words.

He hurried over, his voice filled with horror, “Brother, what do you mean by that?”

Tang Xun was taken aback by his brother’s emotional outburst.

He paused for a moment before smiling again, “You don’t have to be so agitated. I’ve agreed to you staying with Boss. Now just listen to Boss’s instructions. I’m often busy in the laboratory and don’t have time to take care of you. With Xie Zheng looking after you, I feel more at ease…”

“Yes, my dear Yangyang, since you’re studying computer science, Xie Zheng is also an expert in this field. If you have any difficult homework during your vacation, Xie Zheng can assist you. Now that Xie Zheng doesn’t have to take care of the Xie Group anymore, he has plenty of time.”

Rick enthusiastically chimed in, completely agreeing. Fang Ziyang was just a third wheel, so it was better to leave him with Xie Zheng. It was a win-win situation!

Xie Zheng quickly straightened his posture and solemnly assured, “Tang Xun, rest assured, I will take good care of your brother. You can focus on your work in the lab.”

“Good, with Boss here, I can feel at ease.”

Tang Xun felt deeply touched and relieved.

Fang Ziyang felt like crying. “Brother, I don’t think this is a good idea! How can I live at Boss Xie’s place? He’s the only one living there, and it’s really inconvenient…”

Tang Xun also thought it was inconvenient, but he had been brainwashed a moment ago, and he considered his younger brother’s safety and well-being more important.

“It’s okay, Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen are still here, right? Boss is right, it’s not safe for you to live alone without a reliable maid or housekeeper by your side. I don’t often go back there either. It’s better for you to stay with boss.”

Tang Xun cared and patted his younger brother’s head, speaking with deep concern.

“Okay, let’s settle it this way, Brother. You can come and stay here on weekends, and you’ll be at school during weekdays, so it won’t be too disruptive. Besides, I don’t feel comfortable leaving you with someone else. During this time, I need to focus on developing that identity chip. I feel more at ease with you staying with Xie Zheng…”

Fang Ziyang: Brother, won’t your conscience ache after selling your own brother like this?

Taking a deep breath, Fang Ziyang nodded with a weary heart. “Alright, Brother, I can stay here, but I have one request.”

“What request?”

“It’s not a big deal. I’m already an adult, and I have my own social circle, so you can’t let Boss Xie impose restrictions on me and control me too tightly.”

Fang Ziyang firmly made his request, still remembering how Xie Zheng used to require him to report before going to sleep. It was etched in his memory.

Xie Zheng pursed his lips upon hearing that.

Did he feel a hint of disdain from the young man? But how was that possible? Wasn’t the young man madly in love with him? Oh, right, he seemed to have forgotten that the young man didn’t know about his identity… So, was the young man trying to maintain his innocence and avoid suspicion?

Suddenly, a certain someone became excited once again.

Seeing this, Rick, who had been secretly observing their expressions, seemed to have discovered some major gossip and couldn’t help but smirk. Getting rid of two third wheels at once was truly perfect!

The two men were silently engaged in their own inner dramas…

Fang Ziyang didn’t notice, but once the living arrangements were settled, his attention was drawn to the identity chip that Tang Xun mentioned.

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