Ch 88: Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

In the end, Jin Yu ran away in tears.

Although Jin Yu was not a child anymore, being twenty-three years old, outward appearance doesn’t always reflect maturity. Having been pampered and spoiled since childhood, Jin Yu’s emotional age was not very mature.

Being deliberately provoked and stepping on her sore spots like that, how could a pampered young lady like her not cry?

The people in the cafeteria witnessed a rookie showdown, feeling extremely awkward, and they had no sympathy for Jin Yu whatsoever.

Based on Jin Yu’s childish and domineering behavior just now, they felt that her geniuses’ reputation had been completely tarnished. They used to think that Jin Yu, as the pampered young miss of the Jin family, was arrogant, but they didn’t expect her to be so foolishly infatuated. It was truly absurd, as if she had been raised in a greenhouse.

On the other hand, Fang Ziyang’s behavior greatly surprised everyone.

Leaving aside Fang Ziyang’s abilities for now, his temperament was absolutely bold and audacious, with an incredibly thick skin.

Tang Xun didn’t blame his impulsive younger brother, but he was helpless about his choice of words. He could already imagine what kind of reputation his brother would have after today.

However, Fang Ziyang didn’t care at all. After sitting down again, he was in an incredibly good mood and even showed off by saying, “Little brat.”

Little brat?

Zhao Kairui and Yuan Zhuoting nearly choked on their saliva when they heard that. They looked at Fang Ziyang’s youthful face with a mix of amusement and confusion. They couldn’t understand why this guy, who was younger than them, had the audacity to call someone five years older a little brat.

Zhao Kairui was curious, “Fang Ziyang, do you really like Xie Zheng?”

Although they had just witnessed the rookie showdown, there must be a reason for it. They had never heard any rumors about Jin Yu secretly admiring Xie Zheng before. Today, Jin Yu revealed it herself, so it must have been a significant and unavoidable stimulus.

Fang Ziyang had nothing to hide. He nodded openly and said, “Yes, I like Big Brother Xie. Is it strange for me to like him? You don’t know how kind Big Brother Xie is. My brother is often busy in the lab, and it’s Big Brother Xie who takes care of me. After getting to know him, I feel that we get along really well.”

His bright eyes were filled with admiration and affection, and his genuine emotions made everyone feel that his previous actions to provoke Jin Yu were shattered. He truly liked Xie Zheng, and his words about pursuing him were genuine.

Yan Bin was also curious, “Aren’t you afraid of Xie Zheng’s, um, unfortunate track record? He has had several fiancées who died or were injured!”

“It’s okay, I have a strong fate. I’m not afraid. It only proves that we’re destined for each other.”

Fang Ziyang grinned, full of self-satisfaction.

His thick skin was impervious to the amused gazes of others.

After speaking, he smiled at everyone and started eating. He was starving.

As for Jin Yu, he didn’t care about her at all.

She was just a spoiled little girl from a rich family. He had encountered many people like her, and as long as she didn’t come looking for trouble, he didn’t want to waste his energy on a simple-minded little girl. There was no major grudge or enmity between them, so he didn’t feel like exerting himself.

Of course, if Jin Yu insisted on approaching him, he didn’t mind having some fun with this foolish girl. He loved seeing people who disliked him get worked up and lose their composure.

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In contrast to Fang Ziyang’s indifference, Jin Yu was utterly miserable. She cried and then became angry, jumping and stomping outside for quite some time, unable to calm herself down.

Of course, according to Jin Yu’s usual habits, she would have broken things. However, this training base was not her family’s, and despite the Jin family’s face, she didn’t have the audacity to throw a tantrum and act recklessly on official grounds. She could only vent by stomping her feet.

But it was futile. The more she stomped, the angrier she became, and the more she couldn’t help but cry.

When it came to being bullied and losing face like this, when had the young miss of the Jin family ever experienced such treatment? The other party deliberately stepped on her pain and humiliated her, which was truly infuriating!

Fortunately, Jin Yu’s title as the young miss of the Jin family still carried weight in front of others, even if it didn’t work on Fang Ziyang. When the A group members saw her running out of the cafeteria in tears, they quickly caught up to her and tried to persuade her.

“Jin Yu, stop crying. Fang Ziyang is deliberately trying to provoke you. The more you cry, the happier he becomes. Xie Zheng is a remarkable person. How could he possibly accept Fang Ziyang’s pursuit? Fang Ziyang is intentionally making you angry. Don’t fall for it…”

“That’s right. Xie Zheng is famous for being emotionless. He would never like someone like Fang Ziyang, who has such a thick skin. Fang Ziyang can live in Xie Zheng’s house because of his brother’s relationship. Tang Xun and Xie Zheng are best friends. Tang Xun asked Xie Zheng to help take care of his younger brother, and Xie Zheng couldn’t refuse, right?”

“No matter how capable Tang Xun is, his family is down to just the two brothers. But Jin Yu, your family has so many talented researchers. You have a greater advantage over Fang Ziyang when it comes to Xie Zheng.”

“That’s right. Jin Yu, why do you bother arguing with Fang Ziyang? You two were just like primary school kids squabbling. It’s embarrassing to watch.”

The members of the A group tried to persuade her one after another.

Regardless of what they truly thought, their words were meant to please her. Jin Yu not only had exceptional talent, but she was also the young miss of the Jin family. Whether during this competition or after it, she was the person they needed to please and socialize with.

Moreover, they were now in the same group as Jin Yu, bound together on the same ship. Jin Yu couldn’t afford to have a problematic mentality at this moment. Otherwise, what future could there be for the A group?

But this was the first time Jin Yu had suffered such a great grievance, and these obvious flattering words couldn’t persuade her.

The more they talked, the more it seemed like they were reminding Jin Yu of her pain.

Was she crying because Fang Ziyang was incompetent? Was she crying because Fang Ziyang could live in Xie Zheng’s house and see Xie Zheng every day? These idiots kept reminding her of that!

As everyone tried to console Jin Yu, she became even more furious.

Yang Qilong’s eyes flashed as he spoke up.

“Miss Jin, don’t cry. Why let yourself be upset because of the things Fang Ziyang deliberately said to you? Even if Fang Ziyang used to see Xie Zheng every day, now he’s here at the training base with us. We all have to undergo a year and a half of closed training. You’ll have plenty of chances to deal with him. So why be angry now?”

“However, there is a difficulty…”

As he reached this point, Yang Qilong paused, looking somewhat hesitant to continue.

Impatient, Jin Yu immediately pressed, “What’s the difficulty? Hurry up and say it. Don’t drag it out like this. I hate it when you don’t finish your sentences and leave people hanging!”

“Alright, but please don’t spread what I’m about to tell you, or I won’t have a place in this training base anymore.”

Yang Qilong looked troubled, but he had to say it because of Jin Yu’s face.

“The difficulty is Fang Ziyang’s brother, Tang Xun. Everyone knows Tang Xun’s abilities. It’s evident from the fact that he’s a confirmed team member. With Tang Xun around, it won’t be easy for you, Miss Jin, to take revenge on Fang Ziyang. I heard that Tang Xun cares a lot about his brother…”

Jin Yu was well aware of Tang Xun’s abilities.

Even though she was proud, she had to admit that she was no match for Tang Xun. He wasn’t just a genius; he was a monster. She couldn’t compare herself to him in any way, and she didn’t even have the intention of comparing.

She pursed her lips.

Facing Tang Xun’s name, Jin Yu didn’t dare to boast, but she couldn’t just let Fang Ziyang’s deliberate provocation go.

So she angrily retorted, “Even if Tang Xun supports Fang Ziyang, so what? Tang Xun is not unreasonable. Tang Xun is friends with Xie Zheng, and I’ve been paying attention to them. Moreover, this is an official training base. Even I dare not cause trouble indiscriminately. Fang Ziyang also has to follow the rules!”

“Hmph, why should I, the young miss of the Jin family, stoop to such petty and mean actions? What is Fang Ziyang anyway? He may be somewhat skilled in information defense and hacking techniques, but he’s nothing more than a pile of trash. Wait until I shine in the training preparations. I’ll just slap him in the face without doing anything else!”

Just like how Fang Ziyang slapped her face today.

As the young miss of the Jin family, she disdained doing sneaky things. Even if she wanted to trouble Fang Ziyang, she would do it openly, just as she did today.

This was also the reason why Jin Yu, with her arrogant and provocative temperament, didn’t have many real enemies in high society. It was simply because this girl was too clueless, too naive, and everyone couldn’t be bothered to argue with her or take her seriously.

Yang Qilong was a little dissatisfied with Jin Yu’s reaction. Sometimes, being foolish to a certain extent was also a form of skill.

There was no other choice. He had to make it even clearer.

With a face full of consideration, Yang Qilong said, “Miss Jin, although you have lofty ideals and principles and don’t want to engage in petty actions, not everyone can be as open as you…”

“Tang Xun used to be reasonable, that’s true. But Fang Ziyang is his only brother, and he went through a lot of hardships to recognize him. To compensate for his brother, Tang Xun casually acquired a company worth billions just to amuse his brother. Today, you went to pick a fight with his brother in front of so many people. Who knows if Tang Xun will…”

He didn’t finish his sentence, but everyone understood the meaning.

Although there was a suspicion of having a petty mindset, what he said made sense. Jin Yu’s unreasonable behavior in confronting Fang Ziyang earlier wouldn’t make anyone happy. It was only because Jin Yu had confidence that she didn’t think it was a big problem.

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Yang Qilong looked at Jin Yu’s expression of finally realizing the problem and showed a sympathetic and worried expression.

“Of course, maybe I’m just overthinking it. Tang Xun is still a decent person. But as the saying goes, it’s better to be cautious. Miss Jin, you should be more cautious. Some things are better off being handled with caution.”

He stopped just short of saying that Tang Xun might hold a grudge against her.

Jin Yu wasn’t fearless. Hearing these words, she felt a bit uneasy. She was used to being arrogant and reckless, and when she first arrived at the training base, she didn’t think too much. When her temper flared up, she acted without consideration.

If Tang Xun were to bear a grudge against her in the future, it would be quite easy.

Just like how she looked down on Fang Ziyang because of her talent, thinking that she could openly use her research achievements to bully him, Tang Xun could do the same!

Jin Yu felt a bit scared, but she refused to admit that she was afraid.

“No, Tang Xun isn’t the kind of person who bullies others. Besides, I’m the young miss of the Jin family. Who dares to mess with me? Moreover, we were just having a little argument. It’s not that serious. Don’t make it sound so dire. I’m not afraid.”

She forced herself to appear calm and composed, then turned around and left.

Although she still walked with her head held high and appeared proud, the faster pace betrayed her inner restlessness.

Yang Qilong watched Jin Yu leave without chasing after her. Instead, he showed a worried expression to the other A group members.

“I think we should keep an eye on her. With her temperament, I’m worried she might do something out of line. If Tang Xun really takes it seriously, it won’t be good for our group…”

His words made sense.

The A group members nodded reluctantly. They were a bit impatient but had to endure it. Jin Yu’s personality was indeed prone to causing trouble.

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