Ch 71 (Part 2): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

A car turned the corner and drove towards Yan Tong. Lost in his thoughts, he didn’t notice it until he was directly startled.

Fortunately, the car wasn’t going fast and managed to stop in time, avoiding an accident. However, it frightened Yan Tong to the point that his legs gave way, and he fell to the ground.

Then, a handsome man, as if radiating light, got out of the car and politely asked with concern, “Are you okay? Did you hit anything? Do you need to go to the hospital?”

“Lu… Lu Yan…”

Yan Tong raised his head and saw the man’s appearance, his eyes widening in surprise!

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Xie’s Manor.

Fang Ziyang ended the livestream and turned his head, only to see Xie Zheng, Tang Xun, and Rick standing at the entrance of the piano room, their expressions solemn.

Clearly the previous performance of “Abyss” not only shocked the viewers of the livestream but also deeply affected them, even with some advertisements to lighten the atmosphere, their mood couldn’t improve.

The piece “Abyss” had a firm determination, but the overall atmosphere was too dark and oppressive. It gave a feeling of struggling through a thorny path, drenched in blood, making it hard to breathe.

The emotions conveyed in the entire piece were extremely intense, and it couldn’t be written without personal experience.

So… what was he hiding in his heart, the innocent and obedient young man in their eyes? Were there still things in the Fang family that they hadn’t uncovered?

The three men were weighed down by heavy emotions.

Fang Ziyang could see it, but he didn’t plan to expose it. Instead, he playfully changed the topic and blinked mischievously.

“Brother Xie, Brother Xie, Brother Rick, was my advertisement impressive just now? I’m sure after tonight, the whole country will know about our company’s new product. Once the first product gains popularity, we won’t have to worry about promotion for the subsequent products. Do you want to praise me?”

His voice was lively, with no trace of sorrow or darkness.

If they hadn’t just heard the extremely breathtaking piano piece, Xie Zheng and the others might have believed that everything was peaceful.

But the more it seemed like this, the more uneasy the three men felt.

This uneasiness made Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu, who were still immersed in the joy of successfully advertising the company’s products, quickly detach from their emotions.

Zhou Jun signaled Zhao Jingyu with his eyes.

Zhao Jingyu immediately understood and spoke to Fang Ziyang, “Ziyang, did you really compose the piano piece you just played? It was so shocking and yet so sad. When did you write it? Why haven’t we heard you play it before?”

“Not only was ‘Abyss’ shocking, but it was also capable of making one’s soul tremble. Now that I think about it, I immediately feel a bit breathless.”

Upon hearing the question, Fang Ziyang maintained a smile.

He remained silent for a few seconds before continuing to smile and say, “I wrote it a long time ago, but I haven’t played it before because the piece isn’t finished yet. Today… it can only be considered a half-finished work.”

“This is only a half-finished piece?”

The faces of the three men changed slightly upon hearing his words.

The emotional repression revealed by just a half-finished piece was already suffocating. If it was a finished piece… they couldn’t even imagine.

Zhao Jingyu couldn’t contain his curiosity and was about to ask further.

But he was interrupted the next moment.

Fang Ziyang maintained his smile, looking charming, “The finished piece is already complete, but it’s not time to play it yet. Brothers, don’t worry, one day I will play it for you, and at that time, you must applaud for me.”

This clearly indicated that he didn’t want to say more.

Xie Zheng pursed his lips, his face cold.

Rick glanced at his friend and remained silent.

Tang Xun clenched his fists tightly, his heart aching. He hated himself for not discovering the truth earlier, so he didn’t know how his younger brother had been hurt to become like this right under his nose.

With great effort, Tang Xun suppressed his heartache. He knew Fang Ziyang was stubborn, so he forced a smile and said, “Okay, we will definitely applaud for you then. So, what piano piece are you preparing for the school performance? Make sure to choose a good one. The performance will also be live-streamed on the internet, and your uncle will come to see you.”

“Uncle? Lu… Lu Yan?”

Fang Ziyang paused upon hearing that.

Tang Xun nodded and smiled, “Yes, it’s Lu Yan, your uncle. He called me yesterday and said he just found out about the situation in the Fang family. He couldn’t reach you before because you changed your phone number. He’s flying back today and asked me to tell you that he will come to the university’s performance to watch your show.”

Grandpa Lu had a son and a daughter. His daughter was Lu Fei, and his son was Lu Yan.

Although they were siblings, Lu Yan was the youngest, and there was a considerable age difference between them. Lu Yan had just turned thirty this year.

Lu Yan didn’t inherit the family’s natural talent, but he inherited their good looks. Interested in acting, he entered the entertainment industry as an adult. With the family’s money, connections, and his exceptional appearance, he flourished in the entertainment industry and became one of the famous actors in the industry.

Last year, he successfully auditioned for a role in Hollywood, directly rising from the first-tier to the top-tier position. He was undoubtedly one of the most prominent stars in the entertainment industry in recent years.

When the Fang family encountered trouble, Lu Yan had already gone abroad to film, and it was reasonable for him not to come back according to everyone’s perception.

In his previous life, Fang Ziyang also believed that his uncle didn’t help him in time because he didn’t receive the news while abroad.

However, in this second life, he wouldn’t be so foolish and naive.

How could Lu Yan not have heard the news? It was clearly a deliberate disregard.

The film set was closed, but not a prison, and it wasn’t some signal-blocked mountainous area. In this day and age, with internet access on mobile phones, how could someone not know what was happening? Even if he unconsciously checked, the Fang family’s situation was so big at that time that it would have been trending on any browser.

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Furthermore, Lu Yan is part of the entertainment industry, which values being well-informed about news the most. It’s absolutely impossible for him to stay offline for months.

So no matter how nice his words sound, it’s all intentional.

His brother didn’t notice when he received the call, but that’s because he didn’t think much about it, considering they were the only remaining family members. But upon closer thought, Lu Yan’s words were nothing more than empty talk.

In his previous life, although Lu Yan didn’t do anything substantial to harm him, he always stood by Yan Tong’s side, coldly observing all his pleas for help and the difficulties he faced. Lu Yan, as his little uncle, was not a good person.

Lu Yan was never close to him from childhood. He used to think that Lu Yan had a naturally cold personality, but the reality proved otherwise.

Lu Yan could be meticulous in caring for Yan Tong, but he was indifferent to his only family member. The reason was simply due to the absurd and extreme sense of injustice over the fact that his grandfather didn’t leave him the entire inheritance.

In the past, Lu Yan observed him indifferently, and now he wanted to be his little uncle. It was quite amusing.

But it was good that he came back. The more these people gathered, the more people he could catch in his net.

He had said that he wouldn’t spare anyone who had wronged him…

Fang Ziyang didn’t plan to reveal all of this to Tang Xun. He nodded happily, “Really? Uncle is coming to watch my performance? That’s great! I have to prepare well and not embarrass myself. Brother, please give me uncle’s phone number later. You’re busy usually, and it’s a bit inconvenient for you to always answer his calls for me.”

“Okay, I’ll give it to you later.”

Tang Xun nods. He doesn’t know much about Lu Yan, but seeing his little brother’s happiness, Lu Yan shouldn’t be as despicable as Fang Yandong.

No one notices anything strange about Fang Ziyang, except for Xie Zheng.

Although Xie Zheng now sees Fang Ziyang through a thick filter, he hasn’t completely lost his intelligence. Unlike when they first met and Xie Zheng saw Fang Ziyang’s obedient side, he has also seen Fang Ziyang’s aggressive side.

When Fang Ziyang was just reborn, his emotions were unstable, and the hatred and aggression emanating from him were intense and overwhelming. Even though Xie Zheng’s view of Fang Ziyang has changed, he can’t forget it.

So, he is quicker and more accurate in catching Fang Ziyang’s emotional fluctuations compared to others.

He is certain that there was a significant and intense emotional reaction when he heard Lu Yan’s name.

There is a very complicated secret in the young man’s heart, but he is completely unaware of it…

Xie Zheng feels somewhat stifled by this discovery.

Xie Zheng has a strong presence.

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So, even if he doesn’t speak out and remains silent in the corner, it’s hard not to notice his change in mood.

Especially when he constantly observes Fang Ziyang, since discovering Xie Zheng’s hidden thoughts about him, Fang Ziyang has also been observing Xie Zheng.

The more he observes, the more difficult Fang Ziyang finds it to bear his feelings towards Xie Zheng, and the more restless he becomes.

No one dislikes being liked by others, but he is genuinely afraid that the pureness of Xie Zheng’s feelings is something he can’t handle. So,

he wants to cut off these feelings from Xie Zheng as soon as possible, for both Xie Zheng’s sake and his own. It’s best to do it sooner rather than later.

Lu Yan has returned, and it’s time to start reeling in the net. This is the perfect opportunity.

Fang Ziyang casually flicks his fingers on the piano keys and then looks at Xie Zheng with a smile, saying, “Brother Xie, I feel like playing the piano for a while. Can you help me get a sheet music from my room? It’s on the third shelf of the bookcase, the handwritten one. The room is unlocked, so you can just go in.”

“Sure, but you can only play for half an hour. Get some rest early tonight.”

Xie Zheng is now willing to fulfill any request from Fang Ziyang, so getting something for him is no problem at all.

Tang Xun and Rick already know what Fang Ziyang is thinking.

Xie Zheng is a great candidate to be Fang Ziyang’s younger brother. Tang Xun naturally wouldn’t stop it and would be supportive if they have a connection.

But Tang Xun still ruffles Fang Ziyang’s hair and affectionately scolds him, “You’re so lazy. You even need someone to get something for you. It’s only because the boss has a good temper and spoils you more than I do. You can’t be this lazy in the future…”

“I got it, just this once… just this once…”

Fang Ziyang grins. He promises with his mouth, but his words have no credibility at all, showing his youthful nature.

Seeing this, Tang Xun’s indulgent smile grows even more, and the gloom from the Abyss Piano Sonata he heard just now dissipates.

Xie Zheng listens to the laughter behind him and can’t help but raise the corners of his lips. The heaviness he felt just a moment ago also disappears.

Being the only one among the group who isn’t bossed around by the young man indicates that he holds a special position in his heart.

With a pleasant mood, Xie Zheng quickly enters Fang Ziyang’s room and finds the handwritten sheet music on the third shelf of the bookcase.

Due to the tightly packed books on the shelf, he exerts a little more force when taking it, causing a few books to accidentally fall down.

Xie Zheng quickly squats down to pick up the scattered books.

However, at that moment, he notices a notebook wrapped in other books, clearly meant to be concealed.

Due to the angle at which it fell, the notebook caught his attention…

“Why are there such detestable people in the world? If that’s the case, then let’s destroy everything even faster…”

“He’s done for… He’s over… He has entered my game… Dealing with them one by one is too troublesome… Let’s do it together next time… All neatly in order, that would be great.”

“Hehe, this person is really interesting today… If they don’t know their place, then I’ll compose a more perfect ending for them. Otherwise, it would be unfair to their beautiful expectations of me, right?”

“Once Pandora’s box is opened, nobody is allowed to shut it until the game is over!”

These fragmented words were spoken casually but carried an overwhelming sense of hatred and aggression.

They were grim and chilling to the core.

Xie Zheng looked at the beautiful handwriting, feeling a bit blank in his mind.

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