Ch 81 (Part 1): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

Rick pulled Xie Zheng out to order food.

Fang Ziyang and Tang Xun didn’t talk about the chip ID card matter when they met. Instead, they first chatted about recent events around them.

Due to the confidentiality of the research department, even Tang Xun was not allowed to bring any communication devices with him after entering here. In addition, since the newly established projects in the entire research department all depended on Tang Xun, he practically stayed in the research room day and night, even for meals and sleep.

The only contact between the two brothers on normal days was during their rest time, but due to limited time, they couldn’t chat for too long each time.

On this rare occasion, Tang Xun was more concerned about his younger brother’s daily life than anything else. Although they were only a year apart in age, Tang Xun had a completely paternal attitude towards him.

Fang Ziyang didn’t hide anything and straightforwardly told Tang Xun about his daily life and his relationship issues with Xie Zheng. He enjoyed the feeling of someone relying on him.

“It seems Rick was right. You and the boss are really compatible.”

Tang Xun felt relieved after hearing this. His younger brother had suffered too much before, and he didn’t want him to be hurt anymore.

Fang Ziyang raised the corners of his mouth, no longer concealing his emotions and revealing a bright smile.

Tang Xun reached out and ruffled his younger brother’s hair. Although he didn’t want to disrupt such a warm atmosphere, there were some things he wanted to ask.

“Ziyang, big brother hopes you can live a happy life, but big brother has discovered that you have many secrets. I don’t expect you to tell me these secrets, but I still want to know about your future plans. We are the only family we have now, and big brother wants to share that responsibility with you, understand?”

Although he couldn’t fully uncover the results of the previous robbery case, he vaguely felt that things weren’t that simple. His younger brother might have done things behind his back.

He wasn’t angry about his brother’s secrecy; he was just worried about his mental well-being. Every time he thought about it, he hated himself for not realizing the problem earlier and letting his brother grow up in a den of wolves.

Fang Ziyang remained silent, his eyes slightly lowered.

He knew that his actions couldn’t be completely hidden from his brother, but he hadn’t figured out how to tell Tang Xun yet. He understood his brother’s kindness and concern, but at the same time, he also wanted Tang Xun to be happy.

Some things he could handle on his own. Besides, he was already happy now. Compared to the despair and resolution he felt when he was reborn, he now felt that the future was full of hope.

Fang Ziyang smiled and said, “Brother, don’t worry, I know what I’m doing. There are things I don’t know how to tell you, but I can promise you, everything I do has a reason, and I haven’t violated my conscience. I want the happiness that my brother wants, and I want my brother to live a happy life. In the past, you protected me in the dark, so let me protect you now, okay?”

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Tang Xun helplessly replied, “Where’s the elder brother hiding behind the younger brother?”

“Now it’s different,” Fang Ziyang hugged Tang Xun’s arm, smiling, “Brother, you really don’t need to worry about me. My plans are simple. Slap their faces! Make money! And then marry Xie Zheng!”

“You’re already thinking about marrying the boss?” Tang Xun was surprised. Clearly, he didn’t expect his brother to have reached this point.

Based on his brother’s past records, he was a very conservative and cautious person when it came to relationships. Even though he had already agreed to marry Xie Wenxu early on, it seemed they hadn’t been as intimate as other couples.

But now, it was unexpected that he was so close to Xie Zheng. They had just confirmed their relationship and were already kissing in the elevator. And now, he casually mentioned marrying Xie Zheng as if it was an inevitable outcome.

Tang Xun looked at his boss and good friend, who he thought was a love idiot, with new eyes. He didn’t expect that his boss had been hiding so much and managed to win his brother’s heart!

“Yeah. So big brother needs to pick up the pace, or I’ll beat you to it,” Fang Ziyang winked.

Tang Xun blushed involuntarily and said, “There’s no rush for that. Now you’re taking care of your big brother. Let’s not talk about this. You wanted to ask about the chip ID card matter, right? Come on, let me take you to see it. The final product has already been tested…”

It’s embarrassing for me as the older brother to be concerned about my younger brother’s love life.

Although Tang Xun appears mature, he is only twenty years old and quite thin-skinned.

Fang Ziyang smiled knowingly and didn’t continue to dwell on it. It was enough to let the topic pass.

They ended the small talk and got up to go to the laboratory with Tang Xun.

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This chip ID card was developed in collaboration with the government.

So in the research lab, in addition to the New World Technology staff, there were also a dozen researchers from the government.

Although Fang Ziyang didn’t know these researchers involved in the chip ID card project, before the launch of the cosmetic serum by Dongsheng Pharmaceutical, he had negotiated with the government and allowed them to arrange a few professors to participate in the research of those formulas. The circle of professors was small, so the researchers here had heard of him.

Moreover, his exceptional talent in computers made everyone happy to see him.

“Student Fang, nice to meet you. I’ve heard so much about you… Tang Xun said you were also involved in the chip ID card research. Did you provide the initial draft designs?”

Several older professors approached him without any unfamiliarity and directly asked, with a naturally friendly and affable attitude.

This was partly because some of the professors had good personalities, and partly because they had to flatter Tang Xun’s younger brother. Professors usually liked talented juniors, especially considering the significance of the chip ID card project.

Fang Ziyang didn’t falsely modest, he nodded, “Yes, I provided them. But I have to thank my grandfather and ancestors for leaving behind their inspiration and direction…”

This was what he had discussed with Tang Xun beforehand. He used the excuse of the manuscripts left by his grandfather and ancestors as the source of all the information in his “golden finger.”

But he didn’t mention the special nature of his grandfather’s family bloodline. If the people in power now protected them due to their good hearts, who knew if future rulers might get any ideas upon learning about their alien genes? It would bring calamity to future generations.

Of course, providing the designs wasn’t without benefit for him. After all, translating the information from his “golden finger” and adapting it to the materials available on Earth required a significant amount of effort and brainpower.

His confident yet humble attitude made the people in the lab have a good impression of him.

People didn’t like those who were too arrogant, but being overly humble also came across as insincere. The best attitude was one that combined confidence without excessive arrogance.

Several old professors were very pleased, their faces blooming like chrysanthemums. “Good child. Truly the grandson of Lu Yuan, your Lu family is remarkable…”

The Lu family was known for producing scientific geniuses in the industry. Although there was a break with his mother and uncle, who would have thought that Tang Xun’s two brothers would continue the legacy immediately after? They truly lived up to the name of a family of researchers.

“Alright, Old Chen, stop wasting words. Quickly show Fang the results and see if any improvements are needed.”

After exchanging greetings for a while, one impatient professor urged, his face filled with excitement.

Everyone had worked hard for several months to create this final chip ID card product, and they couldn’t wait to showcase it to outsiders.

The others were also envious, as only the main personnel were involved in the testing phase, and the rest were itching to participate.

“Alright, everyone, wait a moment. I’ll go get the things.”

Seeing the situation, Professor Chen didn’t waste any more time. He nodded and immediately went to fetch the items.

A few minutes later, Professor Chen returned.

As he opened the safe on the table, he explained, “This chip ID card, just as its name suggests, is a chip about the size of a thumb. However, this chip is significantly different from what we previously knew. Once it enters the body, it quickly fuses tightly with our skull, achieving an invisible effect. So even if a person dies, it’s impossible to separate it. It has a very high level of security…”

As Professor Chen spoke, there were also a man and a woman standing beside him. They were the volunteers who participated in the final clinical trial.

The two volunteers were in excellent condition, with happy expressions, and they demonstrated the chip ID card’s functions as Professor Chen spoke.

Thanks to everyone’s efforts, the final chip ID card had achieved all the functions outlined in Fang Ziyang’s experimental data, and even surpassed expectations.

“Once the chip ID card is widely implemented, we will truly enter the era of big data. This will greatly enhance our country’s management capabilities and make crime prevention and apprehension much easier… It will provide enormous support for our country’s future information security, confidentiality, and technological development…”

“Moreover, most importantly, this lays the foundation for our future era of intelligent brains!”

Professor Chen’s passionate and excited speech was invigorating.

Don’t think of this as just a small chip ID card. It’s a true signpost leading us into another era!

As they watched the high-tech demonstration by the two volunteers, everyone present, including Fang Ziyang, felt their blood boil with excitement.

The era of advanced technology, the true era of advanced technology, was about to arrive.

After Professor Chen finished his explanation, Fang Ziyang carefully inspected the experiment, confirming that there were no issues with the chip ID card. He then nodded with a smile, indicating that they could proceed to the next step of replacing the national ID cards for the entire population.

Several professors nodded happily. “That has already been confirmed. In addition to the nationwide replacement of our country’s ID cards, it has been decided that we will also issue a second ID card named ‘Overseas Hua State Certificate’ for use by people abroad.”

“In the future, anyone overseas who wants to purchase our country’s newly launched high-tech and pharmaceutical products will have to do so through the ‘Overseas Hua State Certificate.’ At that time, the current situation of our information security being restricted will be completely reversed!”

The role of the chip ID card was truly significant.

This was the best opportunity for the issuance of the “Overseas Hua State Certificate” since Dongsheng Pharmaceutical’s cosmetic serum had caused a wave of overseas purchases.

Fang Ziyang smiled, “That’s exactly what I hoped for.”

After chatting with the researchers for about an hour in the laboratory,

Xie Zheng and Rick, who went out to order food, returned pushing a food cart together with Secretary Li.

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