Chapter 102 (part 1): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

With Yan Tong missing, the Xie family’s second branch’s previous plans were utterly ruined.

Scientific research is extremely costly, and even the funds invested by the state are enormous and often strained. For private entities, venturing into this field is no easy feat.

Who doesn’t know how lucrative tech companies are now? It’s a huge, enticing cake that everyone wants a slice of.

But you need the qualifications to get a piece!

Although Xie Zheng’s New World Technology is thriving now, it took immense effort to establish the company initially.

Leaving aside the efforts to create a strong research team, the money and resources spent to attract and invite capable researchers were significant. Just establishing the company and the initial research investments alone…

Xie Zheng almost poured the entire wealth accumulated by the main branch of the Xie family over the past century into the company. Additionally, there was substantial investment from Rick, and years of diligently draining the Xie Corporation allowed New World Technology to achieve significant research results and returns.

Of course, Xie Zheng’s almost exhaustive investment was also to secure control of the company’s shares and power, avoiding the troubles that come with too many shareholders.

As a result, New World Technology is now co-owned by him, Rick, and Tang Xun. Decisions are made quickly and easily, and it’s incredibly convenient.

Given how much effort Xie Zheng put in, how could the Xie family’s second branch have it easy?

After confirming their cooperation with Yan Tong, the second branch decided to go all-in, consolidating and liquidating their various industries to concentrate funds on entering the tech sector.

But due to insufficient funds, they also sought other partners.

Who knew that the initial efforts would be so unsuccessful?

The government’s approval for their research project had been delayed, which was still manageable for now. However, Yan Tong’s disappearance was a major issue!

The core technology channels for the tech company were all in Yan Tong’s hands. Without him, all their efforts so far were in vain.

The most frustrating part was that even if they decided to cut their losses and abandon their tech ambitions, they had already liquidated much of their original industries. Turning back was no longer an option as their market share had already been taken over by other companies, leaving them with no way to return.

Though business requires courage, going all-in is not something everyone can do.

Xie Zheng dared to make such a big bet because, aside from Tang Xun, he was also a scientist himself and had the confidence of having the necessary technology.

But for the second branch? The only talented one, Xie Wenxu, hadn’t matured, and Yan Tong was an outsider. Collaborating with an outsider meant they had to be prepared for the worst.

When Fang Ziyang heard this news from Xie Zheng, his smile was one of complete expectation.

After all, he played a big part in the Xie family’s current situation.

The way these people treated him in the past, he would pay them back in kind in this life. The second branch of the Xie family owed not only for oppressing him but also for Xie Zheng’s life.

Although he had no evidence, he was certain that Xie Zheng’s car accident in his previous life was the work of the second branch.

The best way to torment someone is to destroy what they desire most.

Xie Zheng was also very satisfied with the outcome.

Though the result wasn’t part of his original plan, it was still what he wanted. Moreover, it was his partner who helped him achieve this, and being protected felt incredibly good.

However…

“How did you know Xie Wenxu would have Yan Tong taken away?”

Fang Ziyang’s plan was perfect but very difficult to execute. Predicting Xie Wenxu’s actions so accurately was particularly impressive.

“If I said I could tell fortunes, would you believe me?”

Fang Ziyang smiled playfully.

Xie Zheng smiled back without hesitation, “I’d believe it.”

His indulgent attitude was akin to those historical rulers who lost kingdoms for their lovers.

Fang Ziyang was amused, propping his chin on his hands and blinking with a bright smile.

“You idiot…”

Meeting Xie Zheng, Fang Ziyang felt incredibly lucky, as if he had accumulated countless merits over many lifetimes.

In truth, he anticipated Xie Wenxu’s actions due to years of interaction in their past life.

Xie Wenxu, despite being a devoted supporting character, wasn’t the type to suffer in silence regardless of the circumstances. He was, in fact, very proud, being the heir to the Xie family and always living under the shadow of the outstanding Xie Zheng, which fueled his strong sense of self-esteem.

Xie Wenxu could tolerate a breakup with Yan Tong due to lost feelings but couldn’t accept being cuckolded.

In their previous life, even though Xie Wenxu wanted to break up with him, he wasn’t that ruthless initially. His extreme hostility and suppression later on were largely because he found out about the child, which no man could tolerate.

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