Ch 81 (Part 2): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

When it came to employee meals, New World Technology had always been very generous, especially in the research department. In order to ensure everyone’s physical condition, they had a dedicated nutrition cafeteria with stricter standards. Occasionally, they would order from a few hotels known for their healthy dishes.

Since they had some private matters to discuss, Fang Ziyang and the others didn’t eat with the rest of the staff. They had a separate room to dine in.

Rick had just suffered from Xie Zheng’s “WeChat kisses” attack, and now he was envious and jealous!

So he sat next to Tang Xun and, with the intention of showing off, he no longer feared Tang Xun’s daggers and happily helped him pick up food.

Tang Xun stared at the pile of food in front of him, blushing intensely, and kept glaring at Rick.

But Rick pretended not to see and happily continued picking up food while raising his chin towards Xie Zheng, his eyes shining as if to say, “Look, don’t think that you’re the only one with a sweetheart, I have one too, hmph!”

But was Xie Zheng the type to easily admit defeat?

Certainly not.

So, in the next moment, Xie Zheng picked up a chopstickful of food and directly fed it to Fang Ziyang’s mouth, saying seriously, “Eat more, you’re too thin. There’s barely any meat when I hold you.”

After saying that, he leaned forward and kissed Fang Ziyang’s forehead.

Come on, brothers, hurt each other.

Rick:…

This is harsh!

Tang Xun had thin skin. He didn’t dare to kiss in public; he would be beaten up.

Ah, another bite and he wants to die.

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Rick was going to get green eyes from jealousy.

Fang Ziyang couldn’t bear to see his own man show off like this, so he interjected with a smile, “Rick, we’ve known each other for so long, but I still don’t know how you and my brother met. Could you tell me?”

Speaking of this…

Rick’s eyes brightened, and he became particularly enthusiastic. Finally, he straightened his chest and said, “This is actually a very romantic story. Since you want to hear it so much, I’ll tell you. So, it all started…”

“Bang!”

But before he could finish his sentence, Tang Xun kicked him.

“What romantic story? There’s nothing special. We just met at a regular cocktail party.” Tang Xun blushed so much it seemed like he was bleeding. He looked at his younger brother and said, “Ziyang, don’t listen to him. Nine out of ten things he says are lies.”

Now Rick was truly aggrieved. “Tang Tang, I swear, I haven’t lied since I met you! Why won’t you believe me? How can our meeting be so ordinary? It was clearly the most romantic first encounter in the world…”

“Tang Tang, do you know that it was you who mistook me for a hooligan when you were drunk and beat me up, stealing my heart? You still refuse to admit it until now, you heartless baby!”

After saying that, he held his chest, wearing a super wounded and aggrieved expression.

“And after that, when I found you, you were drunk again, and then we…”

Tang Xun interrupted with a blush, “Stop talking!”

Fang Ziyang:…

Falling in love after being mistaken for a hooligan. So, Rick, you’re a sadist. My apologies.

Wait a minute.

It seems like Mo Er also got to know Yan Tong through a similar scenario.

So, does that mean being a passionate sadist is a tradition in the James family?

Fang Ziyang couldn’t help but interrupt their flirtatious banter and curiously asked, “Rick, can you tell me about your James family? From what I know, the competition among the heirs in your family is extremely fierce. In your generation, there are five competitors. How competitive are you? Do you need my help?”

Speaking of the family, Rick’s playful smile instantly diminished.

Tang Xun and Xie Zheng also became serious. They exchanged glances and looked at Rick. “Tell him. After all, Ziyang will definitely join our research department after graduating.”

As the younger brother excelled in computer research, he would definitely join New World Technology in the future.

Rick took a deep breath.

“There’s nothing really good to say. You’ll know sooner or later, so I’ll give you a brief explanation now to prepare you mentally. Actually, I don’t plan to participate in the competition to become the heir. The James family is like a disgusting tumor and, to use your ancient saying, it’s like holding a hot potato…”

Fang Ziyang originally thought that the James family was just insanely domineering. After all, they had done unimaginable things like kidnapping and imprisoning top talents from various countries, which was extremely lawless.

But reality was even more shocking than he imagined.

According to Rick’s description, what he knew about the James family was just the tip of the iceberg. The James family wasn’t just audacious enough to kidnap and imprison top talents; they were also notorious operators in the international dark web. There were many depraved deeds that couldn’t be fully explained.

In simple terms, the James family was a tumor, and a very arrogant one at that.

“I haven’t entered the core of the family yet, so my knowledge is limited. My father told me about these things. He told me about the horrors of the family’s core circle, which were beyond my imagination…”

“My father told me countless times that he regretted entering the family’s core and that he had wanted to leave many times, but he couldn’t. He could only walk deeper and deeper into it. He said he would go to hell after he died. He truly regretted it, and he hoped that I can leave the family, especially not participate in the competition to become the heir.”

“The James family will be destroyed one day, and that time is not far away.”

Rick’s expression became heavy.

“And the main reason that made me give up is one of the competitors this time, Mo Er James.”

“Mo… Er.”

Fang Ziyang suddenly clenched his fists upon hearing those words.

“Yes, Mo Er. He is my cousin, and I don’t know how to describe him to you. I can only say that he is a devil, a crazy devil. Although he is currently just a competitor, he has already entered the core circle of the family…”

Rick said with a disgusted and mocking expression, “To be able to gain the favor of those in the core circle of the family, Mo Er is a Xīluó guài!”

Xīluó guài is a legendary creature in K-country, living in the darkness, cruel and bloodthirsty, feeding on corpses.

The Xie family was corrupt, but the James family was a malignant tumor with all five poisons.

“The reason I decided to develop in Huaguo is also because I value the country’s control. It’s difficult for the James family’s gray industry chain to develop in Huaguo…”

Trying to calm down his mood, Rick showed a smile again and looked at Tang Xun. “And now, I have a bigger pursuit.”

“Eat quickly…”

Tang Xun blushed slightly and picked up a chopstickful of food for Rick.

Rick forgot all his troubles in an instant and happily started eating. The dishes his lover picked for him were especially delicious.

Fang Ziyang smiled faintly.

Rick’s description of Mo Er’s disgust and cruelty was not exaggerated at all. After all, Fang Ziyang had experienced it all in his past life.

But Mo Er had a big weakness, and that was Mo Er’s certain “love” for Yan Tong.

He couldn’t wait to send Yan Tong over to him.

…

The topic ended.

After that, no one brought up any more gloomy topics during the meal, and the atmosphere was warm.

After having lunch with Xie Zheng and the others, Fang Ziyang didn’t want to disturb them as they had work to do in the afternoon.

So after the lunch break, Fang Ziyang went home alone.

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All the way, he was thinking about what Rick said about the James family and his plan against Mo Er, considering when to send Yan Tong over to cause trouble for the other party.

But he hadn’t come up with a conclusion yet.

Yan Tong, on the other hand, had once again made himself trend on Weibo.

As soon as he arrived home, Aunt Fen happily ran up to him, excitedly exclaiming, “Young Master Ziyang, come and see! That Yan Tong who harmed you is trending! He’s being cursed out on hot search!”

Fang Ziyang: ?????

What a coincidence. I just thought about Cao Cao, and Cao Cao has already met his end?

“Young Master Ziyang, take a look quickly. It’s so funny. This idiotic kid has spent quite some time in high society, yet he actually went and dissed Intonet Zhong Ning. Doesn’t he know that Mr. Zhong Ning is a well-known stylist in the entertainment industry, and it’s hard for even top stars and scions to get his service? Goodness me, this idiotic kid always loves to court disaster. Aunt Fen is going to laugh herself to death…”

Don’t be fooled by Aunt Fen’s old age; she still loves to surf the internet and is well-versed in the language of the younger generation. Her internet lingo is no less impressive than that of any young person.

“Aunt Fen, please hold back a little. Uncle Wang might see…”

Fang Ziyang smiled and took the tablet to have a look.

Oh!

Yan Tong was indeed quite something!

Fang Ziyang thought that Yan Tong should be feeling uneasy and keeping a low profile after what happened with Shi Meijing. He should have been cautious and quiet for a few days, focusing on causing trouble for his little uncle and Xie Wenxu.

But he never expected that Yan Tong would make himself trend on hot search before causing trouble for his little uncle and Xie Wenxu…

Are newcomers in the entertainment industry nowadays so high-profile?

ZD perfume spokesperson Yan Tong ridiculed on Weibo, claiming that Intonet Zhong Ning’s styling level is as low as that of a third-rate roadside vendor!

Zhong Ning and entertainment industry newcomer engage in a war of words online.

So this is the legendary online face-slapping?

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As soon as he opened Weibo, several trending keywords caught his eye.

Yan Tong’s name was truly eye-catching.

Zhong Ning was also a name Fang Ziyang knew. He was the stylist who was hired for him and Yan Tong on the day of the ancestral recognition banquet when his scumbag father arranged for Yan Tong.

He was also someone who had been tricked by Yan Tong in his past life.

At that time, because of a whim, Fang Ziyang had taken a small action to let Zhong Ning see Yan Tong’s true colors, so that he would be cautious and prepared in case he encountered any tricks in the future. It could be considered saving a fellow cannon fodder who was in the same boat.

But the result was both amusing and satisfying. When Zhong Ning found out that Yan Tong was a two-faced person, he was very angry and left.

Fang Ziyang had anticipated that Yan Tong’s relationship with Zhong Ning would not be good when he entered the entertainment industry.

Who knew…

Yan Tong had just entered the entertainment industry, and he had already caused such a big commotion, directly offending Zhong Ning and making it onto hot search.

Fang Ziyang: …

He felt like laughing out loud.

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