Ch 76 (Part 1): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

“…At that time, I was attending a celebration banquet held by the principal at the hotel. Shi Meijing suddenly called me and said that her brother, who is also my roommate and classmate, Shi Liangchen, wanted to meet me privately and talk. Initially, I was hesitant because it was late at night and not very safe. But Shi Meijing said that Liangchen had a surprise for me, so… I…”

“I had other classmates with me at the time, and they were curious and concerned, so in the end, I asked Guo Ran to accompany me for extra support.”

“Usually, I have bodyguards by my side, but I mostly stay on campus, and the bodyguards only follow me on weekends. That day, I thought there would be so many people from the school, and after the celebration, I would go back to the campus, so I didn’t call the bodyguards.”

“…Shi Meijing asked Guo Ran to wait outside while she and I walked into the park. But before we reached our destination, several people suddenly appeared and grabbed us, forcing us into a van.”

“We were taken to an abandoned factory together, but the kidnappers separated us and locked us up… I heard Shi Meijing’s screams from the next room, and I was very scared. They also had intentions towards me…”

“…As someone with my background, the likelihood of being kidnapped is always high, so I have learned some self-defense knowledge and techniques from a young age… I managed to break free from the duct tape and injured one of them with a fire axe I found in the abandoned factory…”

“At that moment, my mind went blank, and I didn’t know what to do. I only thought that even if I died, I wouldn’t compromise. I wanted to take a few of them down with me, so I attacked with more ferocity.”

“Those kidnappers were probably not professionals. It seemed like a spontaneous act. Although there were more of them, my ruthless attack scared them off. They were probably afraid of getting hurt, so they covered their wounds and ran away…”

“Once I calmed down, I went to find Shi Meijing in the next room, but it turned into the situation you see now.”

“It’s all my fault. If it wasn’t for protecting me, Shi Meijing wouldn’t have said so many things to provoke those kidnappers and become the target of their anger…”

**

“…Ah, how is Ziyang doing now? I heard that Shi Meijing is undergoing treatment at the hospital, but Ziyang looks much better than her. Those kidnappers won’t let him go easily…”

“Guo Ran, please calm down. Ziyang is not severely injured. He only has some superficial wounds and psychological trauma… Shi Meijing’s condition is more serious, but there is currently no life-threatening situation, and she hasn’t experienced any sexual assault. Although her injuries are severe, the situation is still optimistic. Please try to recall the situation at that time to help us with the investigation of the kidnappers.”

“Okay, okay, I will try to remember. At that time, it happened like this… Someone snatched my phone, and I chased after them. But when I had only run a few steps, I heard Ziyang and Shi Meijing calling for help…”

“But by the time I reached them, it was already too late. Ziyang and Shi Meijing had already been dragged into the van. The license plate of the car was intentionally covered, so I couldn’t see it… Then I immediately ran to a nearby convenience store to call the police.”

“Yes, yes, Shi Meijing called us, and we were all present and heard it…”

“Officers, you must catch these people. They are so audacious under the nose of the Imperial City in Beijing. If they manage to escape, they will definitely become notorious criminals in the future! Who knows how many young girls and boys will suffer. It’s so terrifying, it scared me. I’m so scared that I might develop a heart condition…”

“Guo Ran, please rest assured that we will do our best. You can leave now.”

“…Yes, that’s right. At that time, I was sleeping at home, and suddenly I was awakened by knocking on the door. When I opened the door, that young man fainted right in front of me, with blood on his clothes. It really scared me.”

“Then I immediately called the police.”

**

“My sister told me that if you meet someone you like, you should at least give it a try, even if success is uncertain, so that you won’t regret it in the future.”

“I was hesitant, but my sister supported me. She helped with the preparations at the venue, and I was touched. So I decided to listen to my sister’s advice and confess to Ziyang.”

“But I waited for a long time at the small park and didn’t see him. It wasn’t until later when the police called me that I learned about this accident…”

“…How is the situation at the hospital? Can you tell me? Meijing is in this state, and I feel so guilty towards my parents. It’s all because of me…”

**

After dragging his swollen and bruised body out of the abandoned factory and seeking help not long after, Fang Ziyang received prompt assistance as the police, who had already been alerted by Guo Ran’s report, swiftly arrived at the crime scene with an ambulance.

Considering Fang Ziyang’s identity and the severity of the incident, the police immediately initiated an investigation that very night without wasting any time.

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Naturally, the first step was to gather testimonies from all individuals involved in the case. Although it appeared to be a simple robbery at first glance, experienced detectives in the police force sensed that there was more to it. To them, this case had suspicious signs of premeditation.

First, everything seemed overly coincidental. Second, the kidnappers used a van, indicating that it was not a spontaneous act. The choice of tools and the number of people involved couldn’t be explained as something decided on the spur of the moment. Finally, when the police attempted to review the surveillance footage of the relevant routes that night, they discovered that all the recordings for that day had mysteriously disappeared.

This was clearly not a simple matter!

The ability to directly delete all surveillance videos from the area on that particular night was not something easily accomplished. This made the police realize that this seemingly ordinary kidnapping case was far from simple. However, before the police could continue their in-depth investigation, the police chief of Jing City received a call from a special department above.

“The kidnapping case involving Fang Ziyang ends here. Close the case as soon as possible.”

That single sentence was enough to make the police chief aware of the gravity of the situation. Their suspicions were correct; this kidnapping case was not simple, to the extent that they didn’t even have the authority to intervene.

Thus, the following day, after completing the necessary questioning of all the individuals involved, the police promptly closed the case and kept the information suppressed, preventing the media from reporting on it.

Although Fang Ziyang’s injuries were not severe, they looked quite frightening, with bruises all over his body. Therefore, after giving his statement, he stayed in the hospital for a full body examination.

Tang Xun received the news and rushed over from the laboratory. When he saw his younger brother covered in bruises, he couldn’t help but have red eyes, feeling both angry and heartbroken.

“Ziyang, didn’t I tell you to always have bodyguards with you once you leave the school? Why didn’t you listen to me? And what about the necklace I gave you? Why didn’t you wear it?”

“Brother, please don’t scold me anymore. I was really terrified at that time. Look at my injuries. If you don’t comfort me and instead scold me, it means you don’t care about me anymore…”

Fang Ziyang felt a bit guilty and didn’t dare to dwell on this issue with Tang Xun, so he could only act cute and divert the conversation.

Tang Xun couldn’t bear to blame his younger brother. He loved him deeply, and as soon as his younger brother softened, Tang Xun immediately softened as well.

He tenderly applied ointment to Fang Ziyang’s body, and his words were filled with comfort.

“The school has already arranged for your leave. Stay obediently in the hospital and complete the full-body examination. I will handle the matter with the kidnappers. This is not a coincidence. I will definitely find the mastermind behind this! As for Classmate Shi…”

At this point, Tang Xun paused before continuing, “The hospital said she might have to spend her time in bed from now on. I’ve already discussed the medical expenses and follow-up matters with her brother… After the examination, you should visit her.”

“Okay, I understand, brother.”

Fang Ziyang nodded, tightly gripping his hands under the blanket.

This was his masterpiece, and he certainly knew the current situation of Shi Meijing. But he didn’t regret it because it was just desserts for her.

Even if he doesn’t consider the harm Shi Meijing caused him in his past life by selfishly taking advantage of Shi Liangchen, in this life, he had given her opportunities as well, but she never took him seriously. It was not entirely due to external circumstances; it was just an excuse for her selfishness.

Every decision she made was her own choice. Now, she was only reaping what she had sown.

His gaze fell on Xie Zheng, who had been silent since entering the ward.

Fang Ziyang pursed his lips and then smiled at Tang Xun. “Brother, I want to have a private conversation with Brother Xie for a moment. Is that okay?”

Tang Xun didn’t understand why he suddenly made such a request.

Rick was also unsure.

So, the two of them looked at Xie Zheng, who nodded in agreement, before leaving.

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When there were only the two of them left in the hospital room,

Fang Ziyang could no longer maintain his smile. It felt as if a heavy stone was pressing on his heart, making it difficult for him to breathe. His voice was strained and hoarse as he spoke,

“I’m sorry…”

Only three words, but both people present understood the meaning behind those three words.

Xie Zheng wasn’t a fool. Even if he was emotionally blinded, at this point, he couldn’t deceive himself any longer. Many things had become clear.

Fang Ziyang had lied to him, and the surprise was all fake.

Yesterday, he had waited at the hotel for a whole night, but instead of the person he had been looking forward to, he encountered a horrifying kidnapping case. Tang Xun couldn’t associate this incident with Fang Ziyang, but Xie Zheng could immediately deduce the truth behind the case. After all, the information Fang Ziyang had left him was too obvious.

“Why did you do this?”

Struggle filled Xie Zheng’s profound eyes.

He wasn’t angry; he was just upset. Upset that the young man would show him such a side, upset that he would reject him in this way.

“Because I don’t want you to like me.”

Fang Ziyang’s voice was soft.

But it felt like a knife piercing Xie Zheng’s heart.

Fang Ziyang hugged his legs, his voice low, “Brother Xie, you shouldn’t like me. We are people from two different worlds. From the beginning, you should have known that I’m not as good as you imagine. I’m not obedient at all. In front of you and my brother, I only pretend to be good to make you happy…”

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