Ch 67 (Part 1): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

After exchanging greetings with Shi Liangchen, Fang Ziyang returned to his own bed and started organizing his things. He didn’t pay much attention to Xie Wenxu’s suggestion of recruiting Shi Liangchen for their team or show too much interest. He simply maintained a friendly attitude towards his new roommate, nothing out of the ordinary.

Neither too enthusiastic nor too distant.

Yan Tong was somewhat dissatisfied with his response. According to his plan, Shi Liangchen’s unique charm and the fact that he was Fang Ziyang’s capable assistant in the novel should have resulted in an immediate chemistry and a favorable impression when they met. Fang Ziyang’s ordinary attitude was disappointing to him.

But soon he understood that there was always a gap between the plot and reality. Different encounters at different times and in different ways would lead to different outcomes. The current situation wasn’t too bad; at least Fang Ziyang didn’t dislike Shi Liangchen. He would take it slowly.

He didn’t believe that with the advantage of the plot and his cheat-like abilities, he couldn’t surpass Fang Ziyang.

As for Xie Wenxu, upon seeing this scene, he felt both disappointed and relieved.

He wanted Fang Ziyang to participate in the Hongmeng Competition, but seeing Fang Ziyang smiling at Shi Liangchen just now made him uncomfortable.

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Nevertheless, regardless of the situation, Fang Ziyang had settled in Room 5801.

Not long after Shi Liangchen, the final roommate arrived in the dormitory.

This last roommate had a certain background as well. Although not comparable to Xie Wenxu and Fang Ziyang, his family owned a company worth billions, making him a rich second generation. He seemed a bit arrogant, walking with an aura reminiscent of a domineering campus heartthrob from idol dramas.

However, as soon as he entered the dormitory and found that both of his roommates were people he couldn’t afford to offend, his arrogance vanished.

Compared to the fake playboy Fang Ziyang, this young man named He Feijie was a true playboy.

He couldn’t afford to provoke Xie Wenxu and Fang Ziyang, but Shi Liangchen was a different story.

So as soon as he entered the dormitory, he acted all high and mighty, took out a few hundred yuan from his wallet, and placed it on the table, pointing at Shi Liangchen with a commanding tone, “You, help me make the bed. Consider this a service fee.”

Tsinghua University valued its reputation and held high standards for students’ morality and character. Regardless of one’s status, the school did not allow special treatment. Even parents were not allowed to help with cleaning and organizing after enrollment. Students were expected to handle most things themselves.

Of course, there were loopholes, and He Feijie’s behavior was one of them. Money could make things happen. As long as the students were willing, the school wouldn’t interfere.

After all, college students were considered adults, and university was a small-scale society. If they couldn’t handle social interactions within the university, how could they survive in the real world?

If it was any other ordinary student, perhaps they would have endured it. The pressure brought by the difference in status couldn’t be compensated for by just having a backbone.

But although Shi Liangchen came from an ordinary background, he had a strong will. His main purpose in coming here was to get close to Fang Ziyang. How could Fang Ziyang, such a proud person, allow his friend to be a coward?

So Shi Liangchen directly refused with a cold attitude, “Sorry, I still need to organize my own belongings. Please find someone else.”

He Feijie had a bad temper. Used to being pampered and still in his rebellious phase, he couldn’t tolerate being slighted like this. He immediately became angry and shouted, “I told you to make the bed for me. What the hell are you blabbering about! You don’t understand basic etiquette and manners. Be careful, I won’t be polite to you!”

Shi Liangchen frowned at the roaring He Feijie.

This made He Feijie even angrier, and he kicked the nearest chair without thinking. Unfortunately, that chair happened to belong to Fang Ziyang.

Fang Ziyang, who had been thinking about how to intervene and give Shi Liangchen a chance to get closer, seized the opportunity.

As the notorious young master with a bad temper, he couldn’t just sit there after his chair was kicked. Why should he tolerate it?

So Fang Ziyang didn’t hold back, his face turned dark, and he stood up. “What’s the meaning of kicking my chair? Are you unhappy with someone or trying to show off your dominance?”

Young Master Fang’s bad temper was well-known in ordinary circles, but it had long been spread throughout the upper class society. Before he met Tang Xun, he dared to openly beat even the heir of the Xie family, not caring about anyone’s identity. When he didn’t like someone, he would confront them without hesitation, regardless of who they were.

Now that he had recognized Tang Xun as his brother, his background was even stronger.

Although He Feijie was a true playboy, he understood the survival principle of who to provoke and who not to provoke in a prestigious family. As soon as he heard Fang Ziyang’s words, he immediately regretted it.

He just kicked the chair in a fit of temper, but he didn’t expect it to coincidentally hit something belonging to Fang Ziyang!

Immediately, the arrogance on He Feijie’s face disappeared.

He awkwardly apologized, “Sorry, Young Master Fang, I didn’t mean it. It’s just that this guy irritated me, and I didn’t pay attention. I’ll get you another chair later. Sorry, sorry. Give me some face, and I’ll treat you to a meal later…”

“Do I need your meal?”

Fang Ziyang didn’t accept it, raising his chin disdainfully. He was even more arrogant than He Feijie. “Who are you? Why should I give you face?”

The He family was just a small company with assets barely crossing the hundred million mark. At best, they were considered well-off, far from being able to compete with the rich. They didn’t have a reputation in high society.

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He Feijie’s face turned red.

Seeing that he remained silent, Fang Ziyang knew what he was thinking, so his gaze became even more contemptuous.

“If you’re incapable, then don’t act arrogantly outside. I can’t stand people like you who lack insight. I came here to study diligently and improve myself. If you create a disturbance, get out! I haven’t chosen any lackeys. If you continue to show off in front of me, don’t blame me for not warning you about what arrogance really means…”

How could He Feijie not understand such a clear threat? Panic immediately appeared on his face.

Dealing with him was just a matter of a word, thanks to the support behind Fang Ziyang. It wasn’t an exaggeration at all.

Although Fang Ziyang didn’t speak up for Shi Liangchen throughout the whole incident, his actions had already shown his willingness to help.

Although he appeared arrogant, the other two in the dormitory didn’t feel any dislike towards him. Despite his arrogant appearance, he was actually kinder than anyone else. Like a hedgehog, under the sharp thorns was softness.

“Thank you.”

Shi Liangchen smiled gratefully.

“No need. I prefer peace and quiet.”

Fang Ziyang nodded, looking generous. But the corners of his mouth curled up, showing that he appreciated the gratitude.

Although proud, Young Master Fang was ultimately just a young teenager who had recently come of age. He still had the fiery and passionate spirit of youth.

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Shi Liangchen’s heart was slightly moved.

Xie Wenxu, watching the interaction between the two, suddenly felt a prick in his heart, as if he had been stabbed by a needle.

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The university enrollment process ended amidst twists and turns.

Next, their formal university life began.

Although they were roommates and in the same major, Fang Ziyang and Xie Wenxu were in different grades, and Shi Liangchen wasn’t placed in the same class as them.

As for He Feijie, he had entered Tsinghua University solely based on his special skills and money. His grades were average, so he couldn’t study a major like computer science that emphasized technical skills and intelligence. He chose broadcasting instead, intending to use connections to join a television station. His family didn’t expect him to inherit the family business, so they allowed him to pursue his own path.

Originally, He Feijie came to Tsinghua University to relax and enjoy a carefree university life.

However, luck wasn’t on his side, as he ended up in Room 5801. Not only did he have to face two rich young masters he couldn’t afford to offend, but he also had to deal with three academic overachievers! Shortly after starting the semester, he felt like a little chick surrounded by wolves, constantly on edge!

This doesn’t mean that Fang Ziyang and the others were bullying him.

In fact, apart from the incident when Fang Ziyang stood up for Shi Liangchen when they first entered the dormitory, Fang Ziyang never paid much attention to him.

Xie Wenxu also had no interest in showing off his power to him, and Shi Liangchen wouldn’t bother provoking him. The three of them practically treated He Feijie as if he didn’t exist. After the start of the semester, most of their time was spent immersed in their studies.

But it was precisely because of this that He Feijie felt truly miserable!

Wasn’t university supposed to be a time to let loose and have fun? Why were his dormmates all more diligent in their studies than high school seniors preparing for exams?

He would wake up at eight in the morning, and his three roommates would be typing away on their computers.

He would finish getting ready and prepare to skip class for a nap, but his three roommates would still be typing away on their computers.

He would go to his mandatory public classes after finishing his nap, and his three roommates would still be typing away on their computers after the class…

He would take a break after lunch, and his three roommates would be studying;

He would go to the sports field to play ball in the afternoon, and his three roommates would be studying;

He would skip class in the evening to flirt with girls, and his three roommates would still be studying!

Finally, when it was time to sleep and the lights were turned off, his three roommates… would turn on their desk lamps and continue studying!

Xie Wenxu and Shi Liangchen were fine; they were already outstanding individuals in their circles, both academically and financially.

But what about Fang Ziyang? Wasn’t he supposed to be the genius who could sleep all day, have fun, and still score the highest in the college entrance examination? Why was this guy who was diligently studying all day long like this? It was a big lie!

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