Ch 74 (Part 2): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

Lu Yan could only force a smile and tried to sound concerned. “That’s right, Ziyang. I really didn’t expect Fang Yandong to treat you like that. He’s truly a hypocrite. If I had known earlier, I would never have let you suffer so much. Thankfully, you’re smart, and Tang Xun is also impressive; otherwise, sigh…”

As someone who relied on looks and acting skills for a living, he still managed to act quite convincingly.

Fang Ziyang coldly smiled in his heart. He didn’t want to hear these useless words. He nodded with a smile and said, “Little uncle, let’s not talk about the past. You have a lot of projects, and it’s rare for us to meet. Let’s discuss the main matters first, and we can find another opportunity to catch up later. Didn’t you want to start a studio? Let’s talk about the plans. Did you bring the proposal?”

Speaking of that.

Lu Yan also didn’t want to waste time and quickly nodded. The manager then handed him a document.

They had been considering starting a studio for a while. After all, there was a difference between working for others and being your own boss. And now that Lu Yan had taken a liking to the new little brother he had met, it was even more reason to establish a studio.

However, while the idea was great, it required financial and resource support to operate.

Although Lu Yan had been a child star for many years, his liquid assets weren’t significant. Most of what he had left were the shares and properties left by his grandfather, which couldn’t be easily sold. They needed to think of other methods.

Fang Ziyang took the document and skimmed through it.

The content was well-prepared. If they followed the resources and projects outlined in the document, Lu Yan might not become a megastar who could transcend the entertainment industry, but his position in the industry would be unshakeable. The plan to support new talents was also well-thought-out and impressive.

But the only issue was that these resources and projects required substantial capital investment. In other words, they needed to spend money.

The estimated investment funds in the plan were in the billions, but based on his financial instincts from his previous life, there would undoubtedly be additional funding needed later.

His little uncle thought well, treating him and his brother as ATMs.

After pretending to carefully read through the document, Fang Ziyang put it down and showed a disapproving expression. “Little uncle, although the business plan for your studio is good, the initial investment is too large. We lack experience, and acting and running a studio are fundamentally different. I think we should focus on stability and accumulate experience first…”

So, you’re rejecting it because there’s too much funding and you don’t want to help, right?

Lu Yan immediately became displeased with those words. “Ziyang, the entertainment industry is all about capital. You wouldn’t understand since you haven’t been in the industry. If it weren’t for the circumstances, your uncle wouldn’t have approached you. Your grandfather left you a considerable inheritance, and my sister also left you many shares. Now, it’s just asking you to invest a few billion to support your uncle. Can’t you spare it?”

Just a few billion?

Fang Ziyang couldn’t help but find it amusing. Did they think money just flew in with the wind, and writing a few words would bring in billions?

They spoke so easily, so boldly. If they had the ability, why didn’t they sell the inherited antique properties and invest themselves? Why bother talking about borrowing from him? In his previous life, he happily supported Yan Tong’s company. Now he’s being stingy.

He didn’t want to argue with them and directly handed his own proposal to the manager.

“Little uncle, it’s not that I don’t want to invest, but you don’t have a background in finance, so your understanding of capital is limited. Although I don’t understand the intricacies of the entertainment industry, I’m quite sensitive to investment projects. The returns estimated in your business plan are indeed substantial, but the investment required is also significant…”

“This is a plan I made after thoroughly understanding the current situation in the entertainment industry. I believe we can start with these resources, with a smaller initial investment and promising resource prospects. Most importantly, the scale of these resource projects is not small.”

“Take a look at it first, then we can discuss…”

Lu Yan’s manager was an experienced veteran with a calm personality. He took Fang Ziyang’s plan and began to earnestly read it.

Then, the manager’s eyes widened.

There was no other reason—the resources in Fang Ziyang’s plan were far superior to what they had come up with themselves!

Every single resource listed was a variety show or major production film or TV series, and even the level of endorsement opportunities was excellent. It was not an exaggeration to say that they were all top-level resources.

Lu Yan was also surprised after reading it.

The manager exclaimed, “Young Master Fang, if we follow your plan, won’t the investment be even greater?”

Fang Ziyang shook his head and smiled as he explained, “No, the cash investment for these resources is not significant. I obtained them by exchanging other resources with various talent agencies. I will invest in small-scale productions to support these companies in promoting new talents, and in return, they will provide me with other roles and guest spots. It’s a resource exchange.”

“Dongsheng Pharmaceutical has just been revived, and I currently don’t have much cash on hand. The same goes for my brother. We can’t come up with such a large sum of money all at once. If little uncle is willing, we can collaborate in this way.”

The manager was pleasantly surprised. “Are these resources certain?”

Lu Yan also showed delight. If it was like this, it would be better than having his little nephew invest directly. They could use the resources on Yan Tong without being discovered in the short term. By the time it was discovered, it would be too late to do anything, and would his little nephew still dare to act arrogant towards his uncle?

“Of course. Little uncle is my only relative, and naturally, I want to help him. It’s getting late, so little uncle, you can rest here and continue reading the plan. I need to go prepare for my performance.”

Fang Ziyang smiled genuinely.

After saying that, he turned and left.

Leaving behind a delighted Lu Yan and the manager.

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Perhaps because he achieved his goal, Fang Ziyang was in a very good mood.

When the freshmen welcome party began, Lu Yan’s performance at the opening was excellent. His upbeat song ignited the atmosphere of the entire party and prevented the first performer from facing a cold audience.

Following that, the subsequent student performances were even more spectacular.

This greatly proved that the students who were admitted to Qing University were not just studious nerds who knew nothing but burying themselves in books, but outstanding talents who excelled in morality, intelligence, physicality, arts, and labor.

Especially when Fang Ziyang played one of the world’s top ten most difficult piano pieces, “The Devil,” his superb playing skills and highly emotional performance not only ignited the audience at the scene but also overwhelmed the live stream with an influx of barrage comments, causing the stream to lag.

Those who understood piano left continuous barrage comments, stating that the performance was at a level that could participate in international piano competitions. It was truly amazing!

Having such attention and receiving applause and praise made Fang Ziyang feel like he was in a different world.

He never imagined that he would still have such a popular day.

After the program performances, it was the most eye-catching knowledge quiz competition. Students from several prestigious universities displayed their talents on stage, competing fiercely to bring glory to their schools.

Regardless of who ultimately won, the competition was evenly matched, and even the winning scores wouldn’t be too high.

However, this year, a freak like Fang Ziyang mixed in. It was a perfect opportunity for Qing University to completely dominate the opponents. Fang Ziyang didn’t want to bully others, but with the title of the top scorer in the college entrance examination, if he lost, it would become a big joke. Helplessly, he could only shamelessly bully the kids.

Seeing the kids on the other side doubting their life choices after losing, he kindly comforted them, “It’s alright, it’s alright. You encountered me this year, and it’s honorable to lose with such distinction. I’m not a normal person, and victory will definitely belong to your school next year.”

His attempt at consolation backfired, and one of the kids on the other side burst into tears on the spot.

“Fang Ziyang, you jerk! That’s too much! Crying and showing off even after winning! Sob, when I get back, I’m going to stuff you in a sack and beat you to death! Letting you show off, sob…”

Fang Ziyang: …That’s not what I meant.

The audience burst into laughter.

Qing University’s president was so delighted that he couldn’t close his mouth. When the party ended, he directly waved his hand and let all the participating students and faculty go to the pre-booked restaurant for a celebratory dinner.

Although it was getting late, everyone was still in high spirits.

Moreover, it was the National Day holiday tomorrow, so staying up all night tonight wasn’t an issue. The stingy president was generous for once, and they couldn’t afford to miss it!

Of course, Fang Ziyang wouldn’t miss it.

Tonight, there was a big show to be performed, and he was one of the main characters. How could he break the appointment?

As for Xie Zheng, he never planned to go there in the first place. The surprises were all just to temporarily keep Xie Zheng occupied. Once Xie Zheng discovered that he didn’t show up, he would rush over to witness the spectacle.

The Dark Diary was just a test and a setup. When Xie Zheng discovered his true identity, he should wake up and realize that they were not compatible…

Meanwhile…

Shi Meijing nervously called Yan Tong, her voice trembling and anxious.

“Yan Tong, I… I’m a little scared. Even though we’ve prepared everything, this is the first time I’m doing such a heartless thing. What if… what if it fails? I can’t even imagine the consequences… How about you come over, just in case something unexpected happens, I can find you for a solution… I’m really scared that if it fails, my mind will go blank and I won’t know how to wrap things up…”

“I come over? Huh, Shi Meijing, are you crazy? If I could come over in person, why would I need you to do things for me?”

“The only option is success, not failure. If we fail, you better hold on and wait for me to come and save you. Don’t even think about exposing me, otherwise, neither of us can escape.”

Shi Meijing was unwilling and gritted her teeth. “But… but I’m really scared. What if you don’t keep your word and abandon me if we fail? What will I do then? I don’t care, you have to come over and take charge! Otherwise, I won’t do this! I’d rather have my brother know the truth and hate me than end up in jail. You figure it out!”

On the other end of the phone, Yan Tong fell silent for a moment.

After a while, he spoke, “Fine, I will come over. But the condition is that you make sure Fang Ziyang is locked in the room.”

“Okay, no problem.”

Receiving the affirmative answer, Shi Meijing revealed a triumphant smile.

On the other end,

Yan Tong hung up the phone and also revealed a cold smile.

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