Ch 82 (Part 2): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

As a result, the whole incident took on a one-sided stance.

Actually, the current backlash and mockery on the internet didn’t have half the impact of the previous incident involving Fang Ziyang’s bullying. However, even so, Yan Tong was finding it increasingly unbearable.

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The Xie family.

Yan Tong looked at Xie Wenxu, who remained indifferent no matter how he pleaded, and couldn’t contain his anger.

“Xie Wenxu! What do you want from me before you’re willing to help? It’s just a trending topic. You’re my boyfriend, why won’t you help me? Didn’t you say you wanted to forget about Fang Ziyang and move on with me? Is this how you treat me now?”

“You know that entering the entertainment industry is my dream. You said I don’t understand your computer work, that I don’t support your dreams. And what about you? Have you supported my dream?”

Yan Tong’s voice became hoarse. He was really starting to lose patience with Xie Wenxu.

Xie Wenxu looked at the person in front of him, their voice filled with frustration. He was also exhausted.

The more he spent time with Yan Tong, the more disappointed he became. He had initially decided not to dwell on everything that had happened before. He genuinely wanted to forget the past and move forward with Yan Tong. He didn’t want to be indecisive and be looked down upon by Fang Ziyang.

But Yan Tong constantly disappointed him. Especially when Yan Tong made mistakes and showed no signs of remorse, yet had the audacity to blame him.

Xie Wenxu was also deeply disappointed and angry.

“Xiao Tong, I’ve told you before not to enter the entertainment industry as a celebrity. After everything we’ve been through and the tarnished reputation we have online, even with the means to protect you, you can only go down the route of infamy. I can provide you with a comfortable and glamorous life, so why endure such hardships?”

“Furthermore, the person you offended this time, Zhong Ning, is not some nameless nobody. His partner is Qin Feng, the CEO of one of the two major entertainment giants in the industry. Even if I wanted to help you, I have no way to do it…”

“Our Xie family is not the same as when Xie Zheng was around. Our assets have shrunk by half, and we no longer have any influence in the entertainment industry. It’s not something money alone can solve by crossing over from a different field. How do you expect me to help you?”

What Xie Wenxu didn’t say was that he couldn’t understand how the Yan Tong he used to know, who was generous, kind, and gentle, could do something like deliberately harassing others over a small matter. And even after the fact, he didn’t show any signs of remorse.

However, Yan Tong didn’t listen to a word of it.

He felt that Xie Wenxu simply didn’t want to help him. Even if the Xie family was not as powerful as before, they shouldn’t be incapable of dealing with a mere stylist and a small CEO in the entertainment industry. Xie Wenxu was just making excuses. Xie Wenxu had changed his mind again.

Talking nicely didn’t work, and Yan Tong didn’t want to endure any longer. He finally revealed his true colors and mocked:

“Xie Wenxu, don’t talk nonsense. You simply don’t want to help me, do you? A stylist and a small CEO, and the Xie family can’t handle them? Do you really think I’m a fool that’s easy to deceive?”

“Give me a glamorous life? That sounds nice, Xie Wenxu, what position do you have in the Xie family now? You have to ask for pocket money, and everything you do is restricted. You clearly can’t provide anything for me, and yet you want to stop me from pursuing my dreams. Xie Wenxu, don’t you think you’re selfish?”

“Selfish…”

Xie Wenxu looked at the sarcastic Yan Tong in disbelief.

How dare Yan Tong accuse him of being selfish? How much had Xie Wenxu sacrificed for him? And now Yan Tong was saying that Xie Wenxu was the selfish one?

When did he ever stop Yan Tong from pursuing his dreams? He was just analyzing the reality for him. Yan Tong’s reputation is so bad now that becoming a celebrity would only attract criticism and controversy. He was trying to protect him by advising against it.

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Instead, he was the one who was willing to give up everything, including his own dreams, for Yan Tong. Didn’t he miss the rare event last time just to accompany Yan Tong and let it slip away?

Xie Wenxu wanted to speak.

But Yan Tong was quicker, and with a sad look in his eyes, he said, “Xie Wenxu, you’ve changed, do you know that? Is this your love, always being indecisive? When your loved one is being mistreated, you shrink away like a coward… Is this how you love me?”

Xie Wenxu:…

Xie Wenxu was completely stunned.

He could understand such accusations if they were directed at Fang Ziyang, but when it came to Yan Tong, it was simply absurd and laughable! He had gone to such lengths for Yan Tong, so how could his efforts not be considered love?

Clearly, in Yan Tong’s eyes, his efforts didn’t count.

Since Xie Wenxu was his boyfriend, weren’t the things he had done before just what he was supposed to do? Moreover, if it wasn’t for Xie Wenxu mentioning his connection to a mysterious big shot for scientific collaboration, Xie Wenxu wouldn’t have been able to secure his position as the heir apparent.

That’s what he thought.

Suddenly, Yan Tong realized that, yes, even though he needed Xie Wenxu right now, Xie Wenxu seemed to need him even more, right? So why should Xie Wenxu be able to stop him? Why should he have to compromise and please Xie Wenxu?

Once he left, the scientific research project that the second branch of the Xie family was preparing would have to be put on hold.

Xie Wenxu’s current attitude towards him showed that he didn’t realize his importance. Obviously, relying solely on emotions couldn’t sustain a relationship for long; it had to be based on interests. Only when Xie Wenxu recognized his importance could he truly find his place in the Xie family when he married Xie Wenxu in the future.

A sudden realization struck him.

Yan Tong immediately wore a tired expression and said, “Acting is my dream, and I won’t give up. Xie Wenxu, we’ve been through so much recently, and I think we should take some time to cool off. For now, let’s not see each other…”

After saying that, Yan Tong looked like a heartbroken person and turned away.

Xie Wenxu stood still.

Watching Yan Tong’s departing figure, he was once again at a loss.

Wasn’t this whole situation caused by Yan Tong’s mistakes? Why did it end up making it seem like he had committed some huge mistake and abandoned Yan Tong like an unfaithful person?

It felt inexplicable.

Xie Wenxu suddenly felt that something was not quite right.

But he couldn’t figure out exactly what was wrong. He just had a vague feeling that Yan Tong’s words were off.

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On the other side.

After leaving the Xie family once again, instead of running to a hotel like last time, Yan Tong had a place to stay this time—Lu Yan’s house.

Since he was planning to enter the entertainment industry in the future, it was necessary to get close to Lu Yan, who was one of the top actors in the industry.

Although Lu Yan couldn’t openly speak out in support of Yan Tong due to the circumstances, he could still provide him with temporary shelter and comfort.

Although Lu Yan had seen some negative information about Yan Tong online, he didn’t fully believe it. After all, he was in the entertainment industry and knew very well that online rumors couldn’t be trusted. When the storm was over, people would forget about it. Yan Tong was just facing a temporary setback. Lu Yan believed that Yan Tong was a good person who had been misunderstood by everyone.

Seeing Yan Tong coming to seek refuge with swollen and tearful eyes, Lu Yan couldn’t help but feel sympathetic and comforted him, “Don’t worry, just stay with me for now. In the entertainment industry, being criticized is normal. This is not a big deal. Just wait for the storm to pass. For the time being, don’t make any statements on Weibo. Although Zhong Ning has a bad temper, he won’t hold grudges. I will have my agent handle the public relations for you…”

While Lu Yan couldn’t openly support Yan Tong, he could provide him with a temporary refuge.

Although he couldn’t immediately resolve the situation, it was better than Xie Wenxu’s direct suggestion of quitting the industry.

Yan Tong was deeply moved and said, “Thank you, Brother Lu Yan. You’ve been so kind to me, and I don’t know how to thank you. Once I sign with your studio, I will work hard on my assignments. I just feel bad for wasting the advertising resources you arranged for me. I… I’m useless.”

He looked helpless and pitiful, with a tone full of self-blame.

Seeing this, Lu Yan, being a man who understood men, couldn’t help but have deeper feelings for him. Yan Tong’s vulnerability and weakness made it easy for a man to feel protective and possessive.

Lu Yan’s gaze became deeper. “It’s okay, you will be the first artist to sign with my studio soon. Taking care of you is my duty.”

Although it was just a polite remark, the change in his gaze made the atmosphere around them suddenly become ambiguous.

Yan Tong, being well-aware of men’s intentions and no longer an ignorant young man, immediately sensed the meaning behind Lu Yan’s gaze.

He hesitated for a moment, but thinking about how Xie Wenxu, his fiancé, was not supporting him despite needing his help, he decided it didn’t matter. He wasn’t a girl, and even if he did something with Lu Yan, Xie Wenxu wouldn’t know.

Why should Xie Wenxu be able to sway back and forth while he had to remain faithful? Moreover, he preferred a mature and experienced person like Lu Yan over Xie Wenxu, who was just a newly-adult youth. If not for the circumstances back then, he would never have been with Xie Wenxu in the first place.

Besides, Xie Wenxu wouldn’t find out, and he needed Lu Yan’s help right now.

“Brother Lu Yan, thank you. I’m glad to have met you…”

With these thoughts in mind, Yan Tong expressed his gratitude and showed his delicate and alluring neck as he lowered his head.

Lu Yan couldn’t help but gaze at him with even deeper eyes.

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When Fang Ziyang received the report that Yan Tong had gone to seek refuge with Lu Yan and was staying at his house, it was the third day after the online controversy between Yan Tong and Zhong Ning.

Looking at the message on his phone, Fang Ziyang thought for a few minutes, then ordered a set of green suits and had them sent to Xie Wenxu as a gift.

Xie Wenxu was surprised and nervous when he suddenly received the gift. He didn’t know what it meant and was filled with anxiety. He cautiously called Fang Ziyang to inquire, “Ziyang, I received a set of suits. Is it really from you?”

This time, Fang Ziyang didn’t have a cold expression and responded in a good mood, “Yes, I sent it.”

Xie Wenxu felt a bit joyful upon hearing this but couldn’t be certain. He didn’t continue with his next question, “Ziyang, why did you suddenly think of giving me a gift? Are you… forgiving me?”

But before he could finish his sentence…

Fang Ziyang interrupted him with a smiling expression, “It’s nothing special. I just thought the suit suits you well. It’s the gift I forgot to give you before we broke up.”

A breakup gift.

That term made Xie Wenxu feel a little bitter, but he was still happy to receive the gift again.

“Thank you, I really like it. It’s just… this green color is a bit difficult to match. For suits, darker colors are more elegant.”

Xie Wenxu hinted cautiously, wanting to use the excuse of changing the color as an opportunity to make more phone calls.

Fang Ziyang:…

Fang Ziyang’s lips cracked into a smile as he replied, “As long as you’re happy.”

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