Ch 66 (Part 1): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

Confirmed the changed dormitory number. Fang Ziyang hung up the phone, a bright smile on his face.

But the smile couldn’t reach his eyes…

He had been speculating about how Yan Tong would use the Shi siblings to deal with him in this lifetime. After all, many things had changed after his rebirth. Yan Tong had been defeated by him multiple times, so he should have improved his methods, right?

However, the reality proved that he had overestimated Yan Tong.

Yan Tong had an extraordinary confidence in his “protagonist” halo. His entire mind was focused on attracting men and dealing with the former protagonist. He didn’t have any spare brainpower to analyze the situation around him in depth and relied too much on the plot in the book. He didn’t understand the concept of change at all.

So all his previous worries were unnecessary. Yan Tong still chose the same method as in the previous life, trying to frame Shi Liangchen in the future Hongmeng Computer Competition.

The Hongmeng Computer Competition was a highly anticipated event in Huaguo.

The organizer was the government itself, with the aim of selecting talent and promoting the study and efforts of computer technology among the citizens. The future world would undoubtedly be dominated by the internet and technology, and Huaguo was making great efforts to narrow the technological gap with foreign countries.

Therefore, anyone who stood out in the Hongmeng Computer Competition would not only receive a generous prize money and fame but also gain government investment and support for projects, enjoying official protection.

The first-place winner would even represent the country on the international stage for further competitions, with countless benefits to be gained.

In the previous life, the Hongmeng Computer Competition had been his best chance to turn things around when Fang Ziyang was at a dead end.

Unfortunately, under Yan Tong’s manipulation, he not only failed to turn things around but also suffered a great fall, ending up in prison. The government had strict regulations on the competition and firmly prohibited cheating and plagiarism of others’ achievements.

In this lifetime, Yan Tong still chose to target him in this competition.

However, the difference was that his initial meeting with Shi Meijing didn’t go well, arousing her jealousy. Shi Meijing gave Yan Tong a lot of “good advice,” leading to a more meticulous and ruthless plan this time.

Very well.

He had rested enough during this period, and it was time to take the initiative again.

This time, he would completely drag these people into hell!

…

Fang Ziyang dragged his suitcase and quickly found the registration office.

Registration at Qing University was done in advance online, and all the fees, class assignments, and dormitories were allocated online before their arrival today. The registration office was just to confirm the students’ arrival and dormitory check-in.

His original dormitory was a double room, and both the room arrangement and roommate were specially selected by Xie Zheng for him.

He was satisfied with it. After all, even if the school was willing to give preferential treatment to wealthy students, it couldn’t be too excessive. The domestic political situation suppressed corruption, and a double room was the best configuration the school offered.

But now, he decided to change dormitories, switching to a quadruple room in Building 5, 8th floor, Room 5801.

Because the person living in that dormitory was none other than Xie Wenxu!

He remembered this dormitory number very well. Before breaking up with Xie Wenxu, he had visited Qing University many times to see him, so he naturally knew Xie Wenxu’s dormitory number.

Actually, with the wealth of the Xie family, Xie Wenxu could have easily lived in a double room or even off-campus. However, the Xie family had strict rules, especially when Xie Zheng was in power, and they were most opposed to family members enjoying special treatment outside.

A quadruple room might be a bit cramped, but it would be more of a character-building experience and easier in terms of socializing.

After all, university was not only a place to network but also where talented individuals gathered. Many future capable assistants to the upper-class socialites were either university classmates or roommates.

So Xie Wenxu had no choice but to humbly live in a regular quadruple room.

Yan Tong thought that he could control everything by being familiar with the plot, enjoying the superiority of his status, and toying with him like a monkey. This time, he would let the other party know what it meant to be in control and sweep everything in one fell swoop.

After confirming at the registration office, the school thoughtfully arranged an experienced student to help guide the new students.

The senior who led Fang Ziyang was a sophomore. It was evident that he knew Xie Wenxu lived in Room 5801, so when he saw Fang Ziyang’s assigned dormitory number, he was visibly surprised and looked at Fang Ziyang with sympathy and words stuck in his throat.

Fang Ziyang naturally knew what this senior was thinking.

It was nothing more than the relationship and grudges between him and Xie Wenxu. If they were to live together, it would either be a rekindling of the old flame between ex-lovers or a battlefield between enemies with a deadly grudge against each other. Who on earth arranged for them to share a dormitory in such a crazy way!

But this was the result he wanted. If he wasn’t mistaken, Shi Liangchen would definitely be assigned to this dormitory as well…

Since he was taking the initiative, he wouldn’t follow Yan Tong’s planned pace.

Following the senior, who led the way with a calm heart, Fang Ziyang arrived at the door of Room 5801.

Before entering, he could already hear lively laughter coming from the dormitory. The voice belonged to someone very familiar, none other than Xie Wenxu and Yan Tong. There were also several unfamiliar male voices.

However, the laughter in the dorm quickly came to an abrupt halt.

Because everyone in the dormitory saw Fang Ziyang dragging his suitcase.

“Zi, Ziyang…”

Xie Wenxu stood up in astonishment from his chair.

Yan Tong also showed a shocked expression.

The unfamiliar male students in the dormitory were equally horrified by the scene.

Clearly, no one had expected to see Fang Ziyang here.

And Fang Ziyang appropriately showed a look of astonishment, immediately immersing himself in the role, pretending that he didn’t expect to see Xie Wenxu.

He looked at the senior who led the way and couldn’t help but inquire, “Senior, I remember I’m a freshman, right? Why am I assigned to a dormitory with sophomores? Did they make a mistake?”

Fang Ziyang and Xie Wenxu’s enmity had long been known throughout the internet, and the senior who led the way had naturally heard about it.

Now that these three individuals not only met but Fang Ziyang was about to share a dormitory with Xie Wenxu, it was the perfect setup for a fight.

So the senior who led the way was also awkward at this moment.

“I’m not sure about that. Maybe there are more freshmen this year, and there aren’t enough dormitories for the same grade. Sometimes, students from different years end up sharing the same dormitory… If you’re unwilling, I can help you ask if anyone is willing to switch with you. Or you can apply for a double room.”

Members of the student council during the start of the school year were usually busy and didn’t usually handle new students’ satisfaction with their assigned dormitories. But now, the senior who led the way was suggesting a solution that would waste his own time, showing his goodwill.

Upon hearing this, the other unfamiliar male students in the dormitory quickly raised their hands, offering their help.

“If Young Master Fang doesn’t mind, we can switch with you…”

Xie Wenxu remained silent, his gaze towards Fang Ziyang filled with complexity.

Yan Tong, on the other hand, couldn’t hold back and spoke up, “Fang Ziyang, weren’t you assigned to a double room? I clearly saw it at the registration office. Why did you end up here?”

This unexpected turn of events came too suddenly!

Putting aside whether Fang Ziyang living with Xie Wenxu would pose a threat of reigniting their old relationship, the plan and arrangements regarding Shi Liangchen would undoubtedly be completely ruined.

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He had planned to have Shi Meijing get close to Fang Ziyang first, then introduce Fang Ziyang to Shi Liangchen through her connections. After that, the Shi siblings would work together to ensure that Fang Ziyang couldn’t escape his grasp.

Moreover, if Shi Liangchen and Xie Wenxu shared the same dormitory, it would also help foster a cooperative relationship between them, achieving the best of both worlds.

But now that Fang Ziyang was unexpectedly assigned to Room 5801, once Shi Liangchen did anything to Yan Tong, Xie Wenxu would definitely find out!

Xie Wenxu was unaware of the negotiation and deal Yan Tong had with the Shi siblings!

Yan Tong was starting to panic as his plans were disrupted.

Seeing his panic, Fang Ziyang’s mood suddenly improved.

He crossed his arms and wore a playful smile. “Yan Tong, why do you care about which dormitory I live in? Can’t I change my mood and request to switch to another dormitory? You even went to the registration office to check my dormitory assignment? Yan Tong, are you worried that Xie Wenxu and I were assigned to the same dormitory?”

Yan Tong clenched his teeth.

Fang Ziyang shrugged. “Well, I understand. It’s natural for you to be concerned about Xie Wenxu, afraid that he might be surrounded by countless suitors. Especially me, his former fiance. But… I didn’t expect our fate, Xie Wenxu’s and mine, to be so good. I randomly changed my dormitory number and ended up together…”

He finished speaking.

Then he deliberately smiled at Xie Wenxu, a bright and radiant smile.

Xie Wenxu hadn’t seen Fang Ziyang wear such a smile in a long time and couldn’t help but be momentarily stunned.

Yan Tong, on the other hand, gritted his teeth.

He couldn’t afford to lose Xie Wenxu at this moment, so he immediately grabbed Xie Wenxu’s arm, his eyes turning red as he interrupted, “You, Fang Ziyang, are you doing this on purpose? I’ve already apologized to you multiple times. What more do you want from me? Do you really not understand that forced affection won’t bring happiness…”

Yan Tong’s expression seemed on the verge of tears, looking like a tormented lover.

Even though the others in the dormitory knew that their relationship with Xie Wenxu was not open and aboveboard, they couldn’t help but feel sympathy. After all, a crying child gets candy, and that saying held some truth.

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