Ch 92 (Part 1): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

“Fan Ziyang, what were you doing just now? Why did you push Jin Yu!”

As Yang Qilong’s words came out, everyone’s gaze immediately turned towards Fang Ziyang, their expressions filled with shock.

Obviously, there was too much information in that statement.

What did it mean by “Why did you push Jin Yu?” Was Fang Ziyang the one who caused Jin Yu to fall? It couldn’t be true, as Fang Ziyang didn’t seem like that kind of malicious person.

Although they hadn’t known each other for long, the image of Fang Ziyang in everyone’s eyes was still quite positive. Despite being a bit domineering, his excellent abilities, outstanding appearance, and generous personality were all likable qualities. Therefore, when they heard Yang Qilong’s words, their first reaction was that it couldn’t be true.

Fang Ziyang wasn’t an inexperienced 18-year-old boy. He would know if he had pushed Jin Yu or not, right?

Considering the sudden trip under his foot just now, he understood very well that what was happening now was not an accident but a setup.

And the one behind this setup was none other than Yang Qilong, who had just jumped out and started spouting nonsense. Otherwise, why would he immediately accuse Fang Ziyang?

However, Fang Ziyang couldn’t understand why Yang Qilong would do this since they had no grudges or conflicts. Why would Yang Qilong act like this?

Looking at Jin Yu beside him, clutching her arm and crying.

Fang Ziyang had no intention of wasting time arguing here. He gave Yang Qilong a cold glance and said directly,

“I didn’t push Jin Yu. Now is not the time to argue. Let’s take her to the infirmary for treatment.”

After speaking, regardless of Yang Qilong’s expression and any attempts to speak, Fang Ziyang gestured to Tang Xun and him to help Jin Yu up from the ground and head to the infirmary.

For researchers, injuring one’s hand was not a trivial matter.

Although in the perception of ordinary people, researchers only needed a smart brain. But in reality, agile hands were also vital for researchers. Every scientific achievement required extensive data analysis and precise experimental operations.

Not to mention that computers heavily relied on typing with both hands.

Initially, everyone’s attention was drawn to Yang Qilong’s words, pondering whether Fang Ziyang had pushed Jin Yu or not.

But as soon as Fang Ziyang spoke, he immediately reminded everyone.

Yes, Jin Yu had injured her hand. Shouldn’t the priority be to quickly take her to the infirmary for treatment? Arguing about who pushed whom at this moment would only delay the opportunity for treatment!

The safety of a researcher’s brain was important, but the safety of their hands was equally significant.

Setting aside whether Jin Yu’s fall was accidental or not, the different reactions of Fang Ziyang and Yang Qilong immediately revealed their attitudes toward dealing with the situation.

Fang Ziyang directly pointed out the main issue, and Yang Qilong couldn’t stop him anymore. Otherwise, it would be seen as interfering with help rather than genuinely assisting.

Unexpectedly, Fang Ziyang, who seemed innocent and irritable on the surface, turned out to be so calm and rational when faced with a situation. Fortunately, his main objective today wasn’t to confront Fang Ziyang, or else things wouldn’t have gone well!

With this in mind, although Yang Qilong didn’t intervene, he cast an angry look at Fang Ziyang, as if he was a righteous person seeking justice.

Then he said to everyone,

“It was my impatience. Let’s quickly take Jin Yu to the infirmary. Wang Yao, please inform Professor Yu and also check the surveillance room. Regardless, we must investigate this matter thoroughly!”

After speaking, Yang Qilong approached and took Jin Yu away, his expression filled with anger.

He practically stopped short of directly accusing Fang Ziyang of being the perpetrator. Now, going to the infirmary was just buying time to destroy evidence.

Everyone looked at each other, unable to come to a conclusion for the time being.

In the end, some went to inform Professor Yu, while others accompanied Jin Yu to the infirmary.

Fang Ziyang watched Yang Qilong’s retreating figure with a cold gaze.

Tang Xun’s expression wasn’t pleasant either as he held his younger brother’s hand to comfort him. “It seems you guessed it right. This Yang Qilong is not only suspicious but also hostile towards us.”

Although he didn’t witness the exact situation of the fall earlier, Tang Xun believed that his brother wouldn’t do something as crude and malicious as pushing someone. Even if his brother disliked Jin Yu and wanted to harm her, with his personality, he would do it seamlessly, not easily caught like this.

“This Yang Qilong is quite interesting. I want to see what he’s up to. Let’s go, brother. Since the stage is set, it would be a waste if we don’t sing a few lines and appreciate their efforts.”

Fang Ziyang felt warmed by his brother’s grasp and smiled at Tang Xun, then they followed along.

In his previous life, he had seen all kinds of tricks, so this little storm wasn’t enough to fluster him.

Due to the closed training environment, the base had excellent facilities for everyone’s daily life. Although they called it an infirmary, it was more like a small hospital, with carefully selected doctors and nurses.

So Jin Yu’s examination quickly came out. Although her arm was fractured, it wasn’t too severe. After applying medication and proper rest, she would fully recover.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Jin Yu’s temperament was unlikeable, there was no denying her talent. Even as a substitute team member, she was still crucial.

Everyone understood the significance of the international science and technology competition. Despite having their own ulterior motives, they understood when to advance and retreat in the grand scheme of things.

However, while they were relieved, now that Jin Yu’s hand injury had been taken care of, Yang Qilong’s earlier words had to be addressed.

Professor Yu, as the head supervisor overseeing everyone’s affairs, was responsible for managing conflicts among the team members.

Professor Yu asked with a serious expression, “What exactly happened? Yang Qilong, you claimed that Fang Ziyang intentionally pushed Jin Yu. Do you have any evidence?”

Yang Qilong finally got the opportunity he had been waiting for. Naturally, he immediately put on an indignant expression and explained the incident in detail.

“…That’s how it went. I knew there was a grudge between Jin Yu and Fang Ziyang before. Because I was worried that Jin Yu might impulsively do something wrong, and we are a team, we rise and fall together. So, I usually keep an eye on her. I saw Fang Ziyang pretending to trip and then pushed Jin Yu down the stairs. I don’t have evidence, but the incident happened suddenly, so we might have to check the surveillance.”

After speaking, he looked at Fang Ziyang with great anger.

“Fang Ziyang, I know that Jin Yu offended you before, but it was just a quarrel. You have never lost an argument with Jin Yu before. What benefit do you gain from injuring Jin Yu? Why would you do such a thing just to satisfy your ego?”

If Fang Ziyang hadn’t been aware in advance, he might not have noticed any flaws in Yang Qilong’s appearance of genuine indignation.

But once he was on guard, the words Yang Qilong spoke at this moment became worthy of scrutiny.

On the surface, Yang Qilong seemed to be standing up for Jin Yu, acting heroically, but in reality, he was discreetly sowing discord. It not only confirmed Jin Yu’s previous immaturity but also painted Fang Ziyang as a petty and ruthless person, further escalating the enmity between them.

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Regardless of whether he would be proven innocent in this incident, Jin Yu would undoubtedly suspect him of deliberate retaliation, and he would likely vent his anger on Jin Yu, further entangling themselves in a feud.

The people around them couldn’t believe what they heard from Yang Qilong.

Even Jin Yu, with tears in her eyes, widened them, clearly shocked. The Jin family had protected her too well, so although she had heard some nasty rumors, she had never truly experienced them.

She couldn’t imagine the possibility that Fang Ziyang had deliberately pushed her. It couldn’t be true, right? It was just a quarrel, Fang Ziyang wouldn’t be so cruel to her!

“Let’s check the surveillance first.”

Professor Yu was fair in his approach and didn’t favor anyone. He instructed someone to review the surveillance footage to see the exact situation at that time before making a judgment.

However, Yang Qilong dared to mention checking the surveillance, indicating that he was confident in the footage. After watching a segment of the surveillance video, it indeed showed Fang Ziyang seemingly tripping and coincidentally bumping into Jin Yu in front of him.

But the video couldn’t reveal whether Fang Ziyang did it intentionally or was tripped by someone else.

Yang Qilong had anticipated this argument and didn’t show any disappointment. It was within his expectations.

However, his face displayed disappointment and resentment, as if he was the one who had been wronged, not Jin Yu. He seemed helpless and unwilling.

“Professor Yu, although the surveillance footage doesn’t show what happened at our feet due to the crowd, I wasn’t lying…”

Fang Ziyang found it amusing and crossed his arms. “If you didn’t lie, then it must be my fault. I intentionally pushed Jin Yu and even found the perfect angle to avoid evidence, right?”

Tang Xun spoke coldly, “Yang Qilong, you also mentioned that if Jin Yu got injured, it would benefit my brother. It was just a minor quarrel, and you insist on putting the blame on my brother for such a poorly executed act. What are your intentions?”

Yang Qilong, unafraid, had already foreseen this argument and didn’t waver. He continued with an indignant and righteous tone.

“Tang Xun, just because you have strong abilities and are a preselected team member, it doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want! Do you think we are all blind to your brother’s character? Jin Yu is just arguing with him, and instead of educating him, you protect him. You can’t differentiate right from wrong!”

Yang Qilong didn’t bother with evidence or the lack thereof, but rather vaguely and loudly accused them. Regardless of the truth, he made sure Fang Ziyang wouldn’t be able to shake off the suspicion of pushing Jin Yu down the stairs.

His firm and indignant demeanor made it challenging to doubt him.

Although everyone still found it hard to believe that Fang Ziyang could do such a thing, there was still some influence left. Could it be that everything Yang Qilong said was true? Why else would Yang Qilong, who had no grudges against Fang Ziyang, step forward and accuse him?

At this moment, Yang Qilong was purely stirring up trouble. He had no intention of reasoning at all.

Fang Ziyang had encountered this trick from Yan Tong many times and was proficient in dealing with it.

If Yang Qilong could stir up trouble, why couldn’t Fang Ziyang?

Fang Ziyang leaned in and whispered a few words to Tang Xun before nodding and leaving.

Then Fang Ziyang continued to look at Yang Qilong, calmly smiling and saying, “Yang Qilong, why are you shouting so loudly? Weren’t we investigating and clarifying the situation? If we don’t have the surveillance footage, we can still discuss logically, right? Your loud yelling as if the one with the loudest voice can determine guilt. My brother is my own brother. If something happens to me, of course, he would stand up for me. How does that equate to doing whatever he wants?”

“You’re so agitated. It seems you’re coming to Jin Yu’s defense as a righteous act. But maybe you think you’ve been greatly wronged, or perhaps I offended you at some point, and now you’re taking the opportunity to smear me?”

The people present suddenly had a realization.

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