Chapter 104 (part 1): Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel

Xie Zheng’s sudden official announcement caused a great stir both online and among the elite circles.

While fans on the internet were heartbroken that their idol had been taken, those in high society felt immense pressure about the alliance between New World Technology and Dongsheng Pharmaceutical.

From the moment Dongsheng Pharmaceutical made a name for itself, it was expected that the two companies would have a good relationship, given that Fang Ziyang and Tang Xun were close brothers. Mutual support was only logical.

But mutual support and a marriage alliance were two different concepts!

Especially with the marriage of the major shareholders of the two companies, it was akin to an indirect merger. The combined strength of the two wasn’t just one plus one equals two; it was much more significant.

Moreover, there was something that the general public hadn’t noticed.

Rick and Tang Xun also went to get their marriage certificates. While they were relatively low-key, insiders knew what their marriage represented, making the news even more shocking.

Rick was from the James family, a name that carried significant financial and networking weight even if he wasn’t on the best terms with his family.

Xie Zheng and Rick were close friends, and Tang Xun and Fang Ziyang were brothers. This union was nothing short of a perfect alliance.

The prospects of both companies were already evident, and their combination promised unimaginable future achievements.

Especially for other companies in the same industry, the pressure was instantly overwhelming.

Regardless of what people thought, the matter was settled. After Xie Zheng’s announcement, Fang Ziyang also posted their marriage certificate photo on his Weibo. The official Weibo accounts of both companies followed suit with congratulatory posts.

Around this time, the government also finally released the list of participants for the International Science and Technology Competition.

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“Oh my god, Fang Ziyang is a member of the official team for the tech competition!”

After months of promotional efforts by various countries, everyone had a basic understanding of what the International Science and Technology Competition was, especially the younger generation, who knew well what it represented.

Simply put, it was like another form of the Olympics, but focused on technology.

Knowing the importance of this competition, people were astounded to see Fang Ziyang on the list.

After all, the public wasn’t very familiar with Fang Ziyang’s true capabilities. To the average person, aside from his background, his standout qualities were his academic performance and good looks, with no significant contributions to the field of science and technology.

Unsurprisingly, as soon as the list was announced, discussions shifted from Fang Ziyang’s marriage to the legitimacy of his spot on the team.

“Fang Ziyang is indeed outstanding, but isn’t it inappropriate for him to participate in the tech competition?”

“The other team members have all won various awards in the tech field and have made notable contributions. I’ve never heard of Fang Ziyang being involved in tech; isn’t he still a university student?”

“I trust the authorities wouldn’t falsify credentials. I’m just really curious—what kind of surprises will Fang Ziyang bring us?”

“Stop speculating and go check out the latest Weibo posts from Jin Yu, Zhao Kairui, Yuan Zuoting… All the team members are speaking up for Fang Ziyang. The videos look pretty genuine—Fang Ziyang is amazing!”

While netizens speculated, the competition team members quickly voiced their support for Fang Ziyang, affirming his capabilities.

He hadn’t spent the past year in the base for nothing.

Tech enthusiasts are typically quite straightforward, though they might harbor some minor schemes. They naturally admire strength. When faced with someone slightly better than themselves, they might feel jealous, but when faced with someone vastly superior, all they feel is admiration and respect.

Even Jin Yu, who wouldn’t admit it out loud, secretly admired Fang Ziyang.

They were a team. Questioning Fang Ziyang’s ability indirectly questioned their own competence and integrity.

Moreover, if their own people had no confidence in them, they would start the competition with half their morale already lost.

Morale and the support of the home front were also crucial for victory.

Thus, without needing a reminder from the authorities, the team members spontaneously began voicing their support online.

While the general public might not know the full story, seeing the unanimous support from the team members made it clear that Fang Ziyang’s inclusion wasn’t a fluke, reducing much of the skepticism.

After all, this was an important competition. The authorities wouldn’t be so careless, right?

Moreover, as Tang Xun’s younger brother, Fang Ziyang surely had some serious skills, even if he hadn’t showcased them before.

With the officials unlikely to act recklessly in such a public manner, it was best for ordinary folks not to worry needlessly. Things that they could think of surely had already been considered by the officials.

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While there was a lot of buzz due to various news, Fang Ziyang wasn’t concerned. The officials and the company’s public relations team would handle everything. If minor issues like these required their personal attention, what was the point of paying the employees so much?

Besides, their schedule was tight, and they didn’t have the luxury to worry about other matters.

After posting the announcement on Weibo, Fang Ziyang and the others quickly returned to their small estate.

Given the limited time, the wedding ceremony would have to wait until after the tech competition, but they still planned to have a meal with close family and friends before then.

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