Ch 70 (Part 1): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

Although non-musical viewers are the fairest judges, it can still be challenging for ordinary viewers to evaluate when the difference in musical skill is not particularly significant. People are often influenced by the pianist’s appearance, personality, reputation, and other factors, which can affect their judgment.

However, since Fang Ziyang dared to livestream such a challenge, it naturally meant that he had great confidence in his abilities.

Among his peers at the moment, he could guarantee that no one surpasses him by more than a handful, and even within that range, it would be a worldwide comparison. After all, he had lived two lifetimes, and both his experiences and talents were perfectly combined. Compared to his physically-aged peers, he possessed too many hidden advantages, allowing him to create a significant gap.

Indeed, “The Abyss” is a piano piece he composed, but not recently. He created it in his previous life.

Back then, too many terrible things happened. From being expelled from the Fang family to his death, he lived in darkness and gloom during those ten years. Endless insults and disdain prevented him from living openly in the sunlight like a normal person. He didn’t dare to casually interact with others and could only cautiously hide behind the scenes.

Every day, apart from plotting revenge and researching, his only entertainment was playing piano. Through music, he found relief from stress and tension.

Fang Ziyang’s slender and fair fingers danced on the piano keys, flowing like an art form.

When the first note resounded, the audience in the livestream room was pulled into the world of music, completely immersed in it.

Although his previous life was filled with darkness and pain, he never avoided or feared recalling those memories. They were all lessons and warnings, reminding him how he became excellent and acquainted with darkness.

In order to completely emerge from these shadows, he must personally shatter all of his enemies.

What does it matter if his father and elder brother dislike him?

What about Xie Wenxu’s betrayal?

And what does his uncle’s indifference count for?

When he becomes strong and resilient enough, nothing can harm him. Even if he walks through the abyss and faces thorns along the way, as long as he perseveres until the end, what’s so remarkable about it?

Fang Ziyang’s composition “The Abyss” is filled with a dark style that resonates with the soul and invokes fear of the endless abyss.

But once the emotions are completely stirred, people discover an indescribable determination and hope within the fear and anxiety. It’s as if there is always a ray of sunshine guiding them forward in despair, firmly propelling them ahead.

A soul-piercing sound.

When the last piano note fades away.

Wang Jiajia knows she has lost, and lost miserably.

However, excitement fills her face. “I concede. I admit defeat wholeheartedly. Did you really compose ‘The Abyss’? Can I learn it? I want to use it for competitions.”

Wang Jiajia is incredibly excited. Among her peers in China, there are only a few who excel in piano skills, and she hasn’t found a new rival in a long time.

No, to be precise, Fang Ziyang can’t be considered her rival; he is her pursuit.

She can confidently say that Fang Ziyang’s piano piece is of a world-class level, both in terms of technique and depth.

“Let’s leave these matters for now and continue with the challenges. Let’s start with the second one… After all, I really want to make a living through my talent. I don’t want to rely on scandals to trend online. How can I promote the TV shows and movies I like if I’m constantly on the trending headlines? I’m someone who loves to watch dramas.”

Fang Ziyang smiles faintly, raising his hands in a straightforward manner.

The online viewers, who were just immersed in the musical atmosphere, burst into laughter again at his words.

“Haha, so our young master also likes to watch dramas? Suddenly, he seems more down-to-earth.”

“Actually, the young master wants to express that he doesn’t want to become the entertainment industry’s public enemy, right? As an amateur, our young master has a higher frequency of trending searches than actual celebrities. It attracts too much hatred.”

“Our young master’s will to survive is strong, hahaha…”

“Alright, let’s continue with the second challenge. Our young master is rarely generous like this, and today, I want to be fully entertained…”

The online viewers start to banter and call for the second challenger to join the livestream.

However, the second challenger quickly sends a golden bullet screen message in the livestream, indicating that they give up on the challenge. Anyone knowledgeable could discern Fang Ziyang’s skill level from before, and the second challenger had no intention of seeking humiliation.

With the second person giving up, only the third one remains.

After listening to “The Abyss,” Wang Yang knew he had no chance. He was inferior to Wang Jiajia, so how could he win against Fang Ziyang?

But the thought of even if he loses, there’s a consolation prize of one million, which is a huge temptation for an ordinary person like him.

Moreover, even if he can’t emotionally connect like Fang Ziyang, it doesn’t mean he lacks technical skills.

“The Shock” is a well-known piano piece in the music festival.

The characteristic of this piece is completely opposite to Wang Jiajia’s “To Conrad.” While playing “To Conrad” requires complex emotional involvement, “The Shock” demands rich piano techniques.

In the piano world, “The Shock” is considered the ultimate test of skill because if one’s level is not high enough, they won’t be able to play the entire piece.

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Seeing Wang Yang appear, Fang Ziyang’s expression immediately became somewhat indifferent. “It’s not a matter of teaching, just exchanging skills. Your name is Wang Yang? Are you the piano heartthrob from Beijing Music Academy?”

“Yes, is there a problem?” Wang Yang didn’t understand the meaning behind Fang Ziyang’s sudden question.

Fang Ziyang revealed a mysterious smile.

“Well, it’s quite a coincidence. Yesterday, I received an anonymous file. Someone told me that my appearance on the trending searches was no accident, and someone intentionally targeted me. If I didn’t believe it, then I should wait until today to see if there’s anyone from Beijing Music Academy named Wang Yang challenging me…”

As he finished speaking.

Wang Yang’s face turned pale in the live video.

The barrage in the livestream room fell silent for a few seconds before rapidly filling the screen.

“What’s going on? Are we going to have another big revelation?”

“Indeed, our young master’s livestreams are never simple. It’s not his style to make such a fuss over a simple piano skills competition.”

“I love our young master’s straightforwardness. Who is daring to blacken our young master from behind?”

Accompanied by the frantic barrage, the number of viewers in the livestream room surged.

A massive influx of traffic overwhelmed the platform, and the platform director excitedly directed, “Quick, shut down all the low-traffic livestreams and maintain the server! Our platform’s traffic is going to explode again today, hahaha…”

Seeing the increase in viewers in the livestream room, Fang Ziyang is satisfied. Great, the crowd is finally gathering.

Then, he made a pained expression towards the livestream camera and said, “Although I can’t believe that my popularity is so poor, the facts are right in front of me, and I can no longer deceive myself. This is something from the anonymous file. There’s a recording on this USB drive. Let’s all have a listen.”

Saying that, Fang Ziyang inserted the USB drive into the slot on his phone, and everyone heard a voice deliberately altered and disguised to lower the tone:

“Wang Yang, right? The piano heartthrob from Beijing Music Academy… As long as you challenge Fang Ziyang and make him lose face and ruin his image in the livestream… If successful, I will give you five million and an opportunity for advanced studies at the Tower Nation Music Academy…”

“Don’t worry… nothing will happen. Fang Ziyang doesn’t have any exceptional piano skills… He’s just bluffing. With his family’s wealth and influence, can’t he find someone to perform for him?”

“…Rest assured, even if you lose, I’ll still give you one million.”

With just a few simple sentences, anyone could piece together the truth.

Speculation and discussion are one thing, but concrete evidence is another.

Many people could sense that Fang Ziyang was being targeted again, but when they saw the evidence confirming the truth, the viewers in the livestream instantly felt sympathy for Fang Ziyang and their anger towards the cunning person behind it reached its peak.

The person trying to bring down Fang Ziyang wasn’t just targeting him. They were disregarding all the netizens, using everyone as pawns, as mere monkeys to be toyed with!

No one likes being fooled. The netizens were infuriated, and the livestream room once again filled with furious barrage.

“Damn it, who is the one in the recording? They really think we’re monkeys, using us as pawns at their whim?”

“It’s a good thing I’ve learned my lesson and didn’t join the crowd in criticizing Fang Ziyang again…”

“Actually, I think Fang Ziyang is not bad. He doesn’t have any major flaws. Why do so many people keep picking on him?”

“Who is the mastermind behind the anonymous file and the recording? Please just expose the person behind the scenes.”

“I demand an exposé!”

“I demand an exposé, part 2!”

“I demand their ID card number!”

“Do you still want to challenge me?”

Fang Ziyang calmly looked at Wang Yang through the livestream.

Wang Yang’s face turned ashen, unable to utter a word. He panicked and immediately ended the livestream connection, leaving the livestream.

People in the arts world value integrity the most, and today, his exposure for being bought for money to target Fang Ziyang completely ruined his reputation!

However, Wang Yang’s panicked reaction confirmed Fang Ziyang’s claims from the anonymous file.

The viewers in the livestream room were furious, each barrage swearing to expose the cunning person behind it all! It was clear deception, treating the netizens as fools and igniting their anger.

Fang Ziyang watched the barrage scroll madly and the various angry curses for about five minutes before they gradually subsided.

Seeing that everyone had vented their emotions, he spoke again.

“Alright, I made everyone angry with my personal matters earlier, and I’m sincerely sorry. To make it up to you, I’ll tell you a joke next…”

Although the livestream viewers were angry that they had almost been fooled again, after a few minutes of venting, their emotions had improved significantly.

Hearing Fang Ziyang’s slightly teasing voice, the viewers holding their phones, computers, and tablets couldn’t help but smile, their attention shifted.

Fang Ziyang’s loyal fans were the first to respond.

“What kind of joke is it?”

“Hahaha, little master, are you about to make fun of someone again?”

“Tell us, I’m feeling so angry right now, I need something to lighten the mood.”

Fang Ziyang curled his lips. “The joke is… I’m going to give you all… an advertisement.”

The air suddenly became quiet.

After the barrage disappeared for a full minute—

“Hahaha, Fang Ziyang, are you trying to make me laugh to inherit my credit card debt?”

“Hahaha, baby, if you need money, just say so. I’ll send you gifts. Mom doesn’t need you to sell your face.”

“To be honest, which wealthy group and what product could actually invite my young master to do an advertisement?”

“Hahaha, no matter what the advertisement or product is, as long as it lets my young master appear, I will definitely open my wallet to support it.”

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