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As a mediocre student, being assigned to a room full of overachievers, He Feijie felt like he had suffered a massive blow.

Especially when two of them not only had better academic performance but also came from wealthier backgrounds!

Initially, He Feijie had some grudges against Fang Ziyang for ruining his reputation on the first day of enrollment.

But a few days later, He Feijie completely lowered his tail and accepted his fate.

So it turned out that the confident and domineering Young Master Fang wasn’t lying when he said he wanted to study hard and improve himself. He was telling the truth!

In order to avoid being the odd one out due to his overly diligent roommates and the resulting psychological pressure, He Feijie reluctantly gave up his dream of being carefree and dominant in university. Instead, he cooperated with his three scholarly roommates, spending mornings typing on the computer, afternoons flipping through books, and evenings diligently studying.

Although he was playing games, reading novels, and struggling with his coursework, at least his daily routine reached a healthy level!

In fact, He Feijie had considered whether or not to join their efforts and spend every day with these three academic overachievers. It would have been good for his mental well-being too.

However, when he discreetly glanced at the progress of his three roommates’ studies…

He Feijie ultimately decided to remain an honest playboy, suffering from the condemnation of his conscience.

These three roommates were not human at all. Who knew how they managed to understand the professors’ research materials as freshmen and sophomores?

Were they trying to encourage him to study with their atmosphere? It was clearly a second blow to his confidence as a mediocre student. Those bastards!

He Feijie suppressed his arrogant temperament and tried to be obedient. The atmosphere in Room 5801 became much calmer.

Of course, this was only the surface.

In reality, beneath the seemingly harmonious atmosphere of the dormitory, there was a hidden undercurrent.

Fang Ziyang knew that the moment Shi Liangchen would make his move would be during the Hongmeng competition. He didn’t need to be overly cautious around Shi Liangchen for now; he just needed to gradually develop a relationship with him according to the plan and satisfy Shi Liangchen’s goal of getting closer to him.

However, he could use Shi Liangchen to provoke Shi Meijing.

After all, although Shi Liangchen was willing to make a deal with Yan Tong, he still had some boundaries. He agreed to tamper with the Hongmeng competition, but there were certain things Shi Liangchen couldn’t do.

But Shi Meijing was different.

Shi Meijing and Yan Tong were two peas in a pod, both selfish and cunning. Because of his previous cold attitude, she had come up with several “great ideas” to deal with him.

Originally, he didn’t want to have anything to do with this woman, but now that Shi Meijing had secretly declared war on him, how could he retreat in fear?

Since these people were so eager to get close to him, he would use their plans against them.

The perfect struggle wasn’t about racking your brains to think about how to counter others, but rather using their plans to counterattack.

Therefore, even though most of their time was spent on studying every day, with Fang Ziyang deliberately going easy on him, his relationship with Shi Liangchen quickly became familiar.

Although they weren’t in the same class, their majors were the same, and they were in the same grade. They had many overlapping courses.

This was enough to ensure that, although they were busy every day, they had plenty of time to spend together. With the common topic of computer science, it would be strange if their relationship didn’t quickly heat up.

Shi Liangchen didn’t suspect anything.

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In fact, he felt even more conflicted and guilty due to the ease with which he approached Fang Ziyang. In such a short time of interaction, he realized that Fang Ziyang wasn’t as bad-tempered as rumored. Instead, he was an excellent and genuinely kind person.

Despite his seemingly arrogant and domineering temperament, it was just a protective shield.

Though he appeared assertive, he was actually cheerful, despite his quick temper. Although he seemed spoiled, he was frank and sunny. Shi Liangchen couldn’t help but wonder how heartwrenching it would be to see him hurt and devastated…

The news of Shi Liangchen successfully getting close to Fang Ziyang naturally reached Yan Tong and Shi Meijing.

So naturally, Shi Meijing seized this opportunity to once again appear in front of Fang Ziyang, this time as Shi Liangchen’s sister.

In fact, Shi Meijing couldn’t stand Fang Ziyang. She didn’t want to meet him at all. But there were some things in her plan with Yan Tong that only she could do without her brother knowing, so she had no choice but to endure and step onto the battlefield.

Shi Meijing thought that with her brother’s relationship, Fang Ziyang would probably give her face and not treat her as coldly as before, right?

However, she soon realized that she was wrong.

Fang Ziyang truly disliked her, especially since there was no change in his cold attitude towards her even after knowing her connection to Shi Liangchen. In fact, after her repeated appearances, his attitude went from cold to outright hostile.

Of course, in front of Shi Liangchen, Fang Ziyang wouldn’t go too far. He would still maintain a cold and indifferent attitude.

But once Shi Liangchen wasn’t around, and they met face-to-face, he would instantly reveal his true colors.

For example, when she saw Fang Ziyang playing ball on the sports field, she kindly approached with a bottle of water.

Instead of accepting it or saying anything, Fang Ziyang impatiently said, “I don’t drink this kind of beverage. Cheap things give me allergies. Why are you always trying to please me? Do you think I’m attracted to you?”

She was suddenly faced with various probing and subtle glances, feeling both embarrassed and furious.

For example, when she happened to encounter Fang Ziyang in a public class, she kindly saved him a seat.

Fang Ziyang immediately scowled and angrily said, “Miss Shi, are you trying to spread rumors about us? You are really going too far. Everyone in the world knows that I naturally prefer men. Don’t try to make me straight, okay? Why do you keep fixating on me when there are so many wealthy young men in the school!”

She instantly faced the sneers around her, unable to explain herself.

In just a few days, not only did she fail to establish a good relationship with Fang Ziyang, but she also ended up with the whole school knowing that she shamelessly wanted to cling to him, even if it meant disregarding his preference for men!

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Not only did she lose her reputation among her peers for the first time, but she also had her target, Xie Wenxu, come to warn her!

That’s right.

When rumors began circulating in school that Shi Meijing was trying to seduce Fang Xiaoshao, Xie Wenxu, for some reason, found her and warned her sternly.

She couldn’t recall the exact words in her anger, but in general, Xie Wenxu made it clear that if she dared to shamelessly pursue Fang Ziyang again, she would face consequences.

Shi Meijing was infuriated!

In the end, she had no choice but to go and confide in Shi Liangchen.

If these words spread, she would have no reputation left in school. While she wanted to retaliate against Fang Ziyang and help Yan Tong deal with him, her main goal was to snag a wealthy young man.

She had finally made it to Qing University, and even if she couldn’t win over Xie Wenxu, there were other wealthy young men to choose from. If she ruined her reputation right after arriving at school, how would she find a suitable wealthy boyfriend in the future?

Fang Ziyang was such a bastard, utterly lacking in gentlemanly demeanor. He was shameless and delusional, insisting that her attentiveness was due to admiration. Nonsense!

After being humiliated repeatedly, her dislike of Fang Ziyang had turned into resentment.

She had made up her mind that once she solved her current troubles, she would make Fang Ziyang suffer a miserable fate when the opportunity arose!

Shi Liangchen received her message and also heard about the rumors in school.

Although he was more inclined to believe that his sister genuinely had feelings for Fang Ziyang because he knew Shi Meijing was somewhat vain, he couldn’t just stand by and watch his sister’s reputation be tarnished.

So Shi Liangchen finally found Fang Ziyang and approached him to discuss the matter in a tactful manner.

Fang Ziyang wasn’t surprised by his arrival.

With a slight smile, he looked at Shi Liangchen with focused eyes, his gaze clear and bright. “Shi Liangchen, do you know why I dislike your sister? During the time we’ve been roommates, you should have realized that I’m not someone who gets angry without reason.”

Shi Liangchen paused for a moment, feeling somewhat ashamed. “I know, my sister does have some vanity. I…”

“No,” Fang Ziyang interrupted him. “If your sister had simply shown a superficial interest in me due to her vanity, I wouldn’t dislike her so much. After all, considering my status, I’ve encountered such things quite often, and it’s nothing out of the ordinary.”

Shi Liangchen was at a loss, clearly not expecting him to give such a reason.

Fang Ziyang smiled. “The reason I dislike your sister is that the first time she saw me, she deliberately pretended to accidentally step on my shoes to seek revenge because I didn’t pay attention to her. Now that she knows my family is wealthy, she wants to be friendly with me. Do you think I could like her?”

Shi Liangchen fell silent, realizing that Fang Ziyang’s words were unexpected.

“But since you’ve come to plead her case, I won’t hold it against her for your sake. As someone who is petty and holds grudges, I’ll be more generous this time.”

“For my sake…” Shi Liangchen was taken aback.

“Yes, aren’t we good friends?” Fang Ziyang tilted his head, smiling.

Looking at Fang Ziyang’s smile, Shi Liangchen suddenly felt his heart being enveloped by warmth.

That night.

Shi Liangchen lay in bed, his mind filled with Fang Ziyang’s words and smile.

It was the first time he had seen such a beautiful smile.

It made his heart race.

Good friends…

He couldn’t help but smile.

…

Meanwhile, on the other side, a certain man couldn’t find a reason to smile.

Xie Zheng sat in his office, listening to Secretary Li’s report. His expression remained emotionless, giving away no clues to his mood, but the chilling aura around him could rival an air conditioner.

“So, he went to Room 5081 but didn’t get close to Xie Wenxu. Instead, he became close with Shi Liangchen?” Xie Zheng stared directly at Secretary Li.

Secretary Li felt overwhelmed by his gaze. “Yes, Boss.”

Xie Zheng’s chilling aura intensified. “They go to classes and meals together, read books, and use computers together every day?”

Secretary Li shrank into his neck due to the freezing atmosphere. “Yes, Boss.”

Xie Zheng’s voice grew low. “He even smiles at that Shi Liangchen?”

Secretary Li lowered his head. “Yes, Boss.”

Xie Zheng fell silent.

A crisp sound of the pen breaking was heard.

After a while, he looked at Secretary Li. “I remember Qing University has a freshman welcome party every year, right?”

Secretary Li hesitated.

Then he cautiously suggested, “Yes, Boss. The party is quite grand, and we usually have sponsors. Boss, how about we sponsor it this time?”

“Hmm, it’s a good suggestion.”

Xie Zheng’s chilling aura dissipated, and he looked at Secretary Li, giving him an approving look.

Secretary Li:…

He felt like he had found a way to win his boss’s favor.

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After exchanging greetings with Shi Liangchen, Fang Ziyang returned to his own bed and started organizing his things. He didn’t pay much attention to Xie Wenxu’s suggestion of recruiting Shi Liangchen for their team or show too much interest. He simply maintained a friendly attitude towards his new roommate, nothing out of the ordinary.

Neither too enthusiastic nor too distant.

Yan Tong was somewhat dissatisfied with his response. According to his plan, Shi Liangchen’s unique charm and the fact that he was Fang Ziyang’s capable assistant in the novel should have resulted in an immediate chemistry and a favorable impression when they met. Fang Ziyang’s ordinary attitude was disappointing to him.

But soon he understood that there was always a gap between the plot and reality. Different encounters at different times and in different ways would lead to different outcomes. The current situation wasn’t too bad; at least Fang Ziyang didn’t dislike Shi Liangchen. He would take it slowly.

He didn’t believe that with the advantage of the plot and his cheat-like abilities, he couldn’t surpass Fang Ziyang.

As for Xie Wenxu, upon seeing this scene, he felt both disappointed and relieved.

He wanted Fang Ziyang to participate in the Hongmeng Competition, but seeing Fang Ziyang smiling at Shi Liangchen just now made him uncomfortable.

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Nevertheless, regardless of the situation, Fang Ziyang had settled in Room 5801.

Not long after Shi Liangchen, the final roommate arrived in the dormitory.

This last roommate had a certain background as well. Although not comparable to Xie Wenxu and Fang Ziyang, his family owned a company worth billions, making him a rich second generation. He seemed a bit arrogant, walking with an aura reminiscent of a domineering campus heartthrob from idol dramas.

However, as soon as he entered the dormitory and found that both of his roommates were people he couldn’t afford to offend, his arrogance vanished.

Compared to the fake playboy Fang Ziyang, this young man named He Feijie was a true playboy.

He couldn’t afford to provoke Xie Wenxu and Fang Ziyang, but Shi Liangchen was a different story.

So as soon as he entered the dormitory, he acted all high and mighty, took out a few hundred yuan from his wallet, and placed it on the table, pointing at Shi Liangchen with a commanding tone, “You, help me make the bed. Consider this a service fee.”

Tsinghua University valued its reputation and held high standards for students’ morality and character. Regardless of one’s status, the school did not allow special treatment. Even parents were not allowed to help with cleaning and organizing after enrollment. Students were expected to handle most things themselves.

Of course, there were loopholes, and He Feijie’s behavior was one of them. Money could make things happen. As long as the students were willing, the school wouldn’t interfere.

After all, college students were considered adults, and university was a small-scale society. If they couldn’t handle social interactions within the university, how could they survive in the real world?

If it was any other ordinary student, perhaps they would have endured it. The pressure brought by the difference in status couldn’t be compensated for by just having a backbone.

But although Shi Liangchen came from an ordinary background, he had a strong will. His main purpose in coming here was to get close to Fang Ziyang. How could Fang Ziyang, such a proud person, allow his friend to be a coward?

So Shi Liangchen directly refused with a cold attitude, “Sorry, I still need to organize my own belongings. Please find someone else.”

He Feijie had a bad temper. Used to being pampered and still in his rebellious phase, he couldn’t tolerate being slighted like this. He immediately became angry and shouted, “I told you to make the bed for me. What the hell are you blabbering about! You don’t understand basic etiquette and manners. Be careful, I won’t be polite to you!”

Shi Liangchen frowned at the roaring He Feijie.

This made He Feijie even angrier, and he kicked the nearest chair without thinking. Unfortunately, that chair happened to belong to Fang Ziyang.

Fang Ziyang, who had been thinking about how to intervene and give Shi Liangchen a chance to get closer, seized the opportunity.

As the notorious young master with a bad temper, he couldn’t just sit there after his chair was kicked. Why should he tolerate it?

So Fang Ziyang didn’t hold back, his face turned dark, and he stood up. “What’s the meaning of kicking my chair? Are you unhappy with someone or trying to show off your dominance?”

Young Master Fang’s bad temper was well-known in ordinary circles, but it had long been spread throughout the upper class society. Before he met Tang Xun, he dared to openly beat even the heir of the Xie family, not caring about anyone’s identity. When he didn’t like someone, he would confront them without hesitation, regardless of who they were.

Now that he had recognized Tang Xun as his brother, his background was even stronger.

Although He Feijie was a true playboy, he understood the survival principle of who to provoke and who not to provoke in a prestigious family. As soon as he heard Fang Ziyang’s words, he immediately regretted it.

He just kicked the chair in a fit of temper, but he didn’t expect it to coincidentally hit something belonging to Fang Ziyang!

Immediately, the arrogance on He Feijie’s face disappeared.

He awkwardly apologized, “Sorry, Young Master Fang, I didn’t mean it. It’s just that this guy irritated me, and I didn’t pay attention. I’ll get you another chair later. Sorry, sorry. Give me some face, and I’ll treat you to a meal later…”

“Do I need your meal?”

Fang Ziyang didn’t accept it, raising his chin disdainfully. He was even more arrogant than He Feijie. “Who are you? Why should I give you face?”

The He family was just a small company with assets barely crossing the hundred million mark. At best, they were considered well-off, far from being able to compete with the rich. They didn’t have a reputation in high society.

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He Feijie’s face turned red.

Seeing that he remained silent, Fang Ziyang knew what he was thinking, so his gaze became even more contemptuous.

“If you’re incapable, then don’t act arrogantly outside. I can’t stand people like you who lack insight. I came here to study diligently and improve myself. If you create a disturbance, get out! I haven’t chosen any lackeys. If you continue to show off in front of me, don’t blame me for not warning you about what arrogance really means…”

How could He Feijie not understand such a clear threat? Panic immediately appeared on his face.

Dealing with him was just a matter of a word, thanks to the support behind Fang Ziyang. It wasn’t an exaggeration at all.

Although Fang Ziyang didn’t speak up for Shi Liangchen throughout the whole incident, his actions had already shown his willingness to help.

Although he appeared arrogant, the other two in the dormitory didn’t feel any dislike towards him. Despite his arrogant appearance, he was actually kinder than anyone else. Like a hedgehog, under the sharp thorns was softness.

“Thank you.”

Shi Liangchen smiled gratefully.

“No need. I prefer peace and quiet.”

Fang Ziyang nodded, looking generous. But the corners of his mouth curled up, showing that he appreciated the gratitude.

Although proud, Young Master Fang was ultimately just a young teenager who had recently come of age. He still had the fiery and passionate spirit of youth.

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Shi Liangchen’s heart was slightly moved.

Xie Wenxu, watching the interaction between the two, suddenly felt a prick in his heart, as if he had been stabbed by a needle.

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The university enrollment process ended amidst twists and turns.

Next, their formal university life began.

Although they were roommates and in the same major, Fang Ziyang and Xie Wenxu were in different grades, and Shi Liangchen wasn’t placed in the same class as them.

As for He Feijie, he had entered Tsinghua University solely based on his special skills and money. His grades were average, so he couldn’t study a major like computer science that emphasized technical skills and intelligence. He chose broadcasting instead, intending to use connections to join a television station. His family didn’t expect him to inherit the family business, so they allowed him to pursue his own path.

Originally, He Feijie came to Tsinghua University to relax and enjoy a carefree university life.

However, luck wasn’t on his side, as he ended up in Room 5801. Not only did he have to face two rich young masters he couldn’t afford to offend, but he also had to deal with three academic overachievers! Shortly after starting the semester, he felt like a little chick surrounded by wolves, constantly on edge!

This doesn’t mean that Fang Ziyang and the others were bullying him.

In fact, apart from the incident when Fang Ziyang stood up for Shi Liangchen when they first entered the dormitory, Fang Ziyang never paid much attention to him.

Xie Wenxu also had no interest in showing off his power to him, and Shi Liangchen wouldn’t bother provoking him. The three of them practically treated He Feijie as if he didn’t exist. After the start of the semester, most of their time was spent immersed in their studies.

But it was precisely because of this that He Feijie felt truly miserable!

Wasn’t university supposed to be a time to let loose and have fun? Why were his dormmates all more diligent in their studies than high school seniors preparing for exams?

He would wake up at eight in the morning, and his three roommates would be typing away on their computers.

He would finish getting ready and prepare to skip class for a nap, but his three roommates would still be typing away on their computers.

He would go to his mandatory public classes after finishing his nap, and his three roommates would still be typing away on their computers after the class…

He would take a break after lunch, and his three roommates would be studying;

He would go to the sports field to play ball in the afternoon, and his three roommates would be studying;

He would skip class in the evening to flirt with girls, and his three roommates would still be studying!

Finally, when it was time to sleep and the lights were turned off, his three roommates… would turn on their desk lamps and continue studying!

Xie Wenxu and Shi Liangchen were fine; they were already outstanding individuals in their circles, both academically and financially.

But what about Fang Ziyang? Wasn’t he supposed to be the genius who could sleep all day, have fun, and still score the highest in the college entrance examination? Why was this guy who was diligently studying all day long like this? It was a big lie!

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But how could Fang Ziyang give him the chance to whitewash and continue acting?

Fang Ziyang crossed his arms and said with a steady demeanor, “Cry, go ahead and cry. It’s not a crime for a man to cry. Cry slowly, shed tears slowly. I love watching you cry. Since you’re so unwilling to have me in this dormitory, then I definitely can’t leave…”

As he spoke, he walked directly into the dormitory, selected a bed, and found a chair to sit on, watching Yan Tong like he was watching a monkey perform.

“Keep crying, please continue crying. Tsk tsk, I’m really happy to see you unhappy…”

Fang Ziyang’s smile was beaming.

The atmosphere in the entire dormitory became extremely awkward.

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Just at that moment, another student arrived at the door.

“Hello, is this Room 5801?”

The voice was warm like sunlight, instantly evoking a sense of goodwill and fascination.

Everyone turned their heads upon hearing the voice.

They saw a young man in his early twenties standing at the door.

The young man’s appearance wasn’t particularly outstanding in terms of handsomeness, but he had a set of refined features that immediately made people feel favorably inclined towards him upon seeing him.

Although the young man’s attire was ordinary, his faint smile made people instantly develop a good impression of him, wanting to get closer.

His appearance made the previously delicate atmosphere much better.

The young man was none other than Shi Liangchen…

Fang Ziyang continued to smile.

But the moment he heard the voice, his mood turned cold and indifferent, as calm as snow. Perhaps it was because he didn’t get the answer he wanted.

Shi Liangchen at the door once again politely asked, “Hello, is this Room 5801? I’m Shi Liangchen, a freshman in the computer science department who was recently assigned here. Nice to meet you all.”

With his words, everyone finally reacted.

Yan Tong, worried about the sudden change in room assignments and that Shi Liangchen might be caught off guard and reveal something, took the opportunity while no one had spoken yet to smile with surprise and delight.

“Shi Liangchen, how come you’re here? Are you intentionally looking for Brother Xie? Have you considered our invitation? What we talked about before, have you made up your mind?”

As he spoke, he signaled to Shi Liangchen.

He absolutely couldn’t let Xie Wenxu know about the deal he made with Shi Liangchen, otherwise, Xie Wenxu would definitely confront him.

Although the dormitory was crowded, there was no way Fang Ziyang, such a prominent figure, would go unnoticed.

Shi Liangchen had seen Fang Ziyang’s photo, so when he saw Yan Tong’s signal and then looked at Fang Ziyang next to him, he quickly understood Yan Tong’s intention.

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To be honest, Shi Liangchen really didn’t want to come to Qing University through a deal with Yan Tong. His upbringing had made him very aware of how disgusting and malicious the content of his deal with Yan Tong was. If it succeeded, it could ruin someone’s life.

But he had no choice.

The five million check from selling software inexplicably got stolen, and his sister had worsened in her condition after a recent hospital check-up. The three years of preparation time for the surgery had been reduced to one year.

If he didn’t agree to Yan Tong’s deal, he had no way to afford his sister’s surgery.

His sister was his only relative, and he had promised his parents to take good care of her. He couldn’t just stand by and watch his sister die.

The only thing he could do was hypnotize himself, telling himself that even if Fang Ziyang’s reputation was tarnished in the future, with billions of family assets, he could live comfortably for the rest of his life… Even if he refused, someone else could replace him.

It was better to let this villain do it.

Shi Liangchen tried to convince himself in his mind.

Then he smiled politely at Yan Tong, shaking his head.

“I’m sorry, Yan Tong, but I’m not here to find Xie Tong. I just came to Qing University to study. So far, I don’t have any plans to join a team.”

Upon hearing this, Yan Tong let out a sigh of relief and acted disappointed.

Their performance was still perfect.

At least at the scene, no one, except for Fang Ziyang, could see the exchanged information in their eye contact.

Fang Ziyang curled the corner of his lips.

He stood up from the chair and interjected into their act, curious as he asked, “A team? What team?”

Upon hearing his voice, Yan Tong tensed up.

On the other hand, Xie Wenxu, who had been silent with a complicated expression, suddenly spoke up, “It’s my team.”

Fang Ziyang looked at him upon hearing the voice.

Those beautiful eyes still had the same clear and transparent charm as before, but the youthfulness that used to be there had vanished at some point, replaced by an inexplicable calmness and darkness. When he focused his gaze on someone, it felt like deep pools of water that could pull people in.

With such focus, he hadn’t seen it in a long time.

Xie Wenxu, for some reason, recalled the beautiful memories and couldn’t help but want to engage in a conversation with Fang Ziyang.

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“I should have told you before, I plan to establish a research team earlier. Classmate Shi is talented in this area, and I wanted to invite him. We met in Baixing Village because we went to Classmate Shi’s house… Also, we will participate in the Hongmeng Competition next year as a team.”

“Classmatet Shi isn’t interested in joining my team and has already declined. Ziyang, you also have an interest in computer science, don’t you? Why don’t you invite Classmate Shi to try? The Hongmeng Competition only happens once every three years, it would be a pity to miss it next year.”

Xie Wenxu didn’t know why he said these words with a hint of pleasing meaning in front of everyone.

He was well aware that his current behavior was problematic. He had already called off his engagement with Fang Ziyang and was engaged to Yan Tong. What he was doing now was slapping Yan Tong in the face.

But he couldn’t control himself.

When Fang Ziyang looked at him again with such focused eyes, his only thought was to preserve that gaze, to keep it and… see Fang Ziyang smile at him.

The atmosphere in the dormitory became delicate again because of Xie Wenxu’s words.

Everyone couldn’t help but shift their gaze to Yan Tong.

At this moment, Yan Tong’s expression couldn’t be described as anything other than ugly. The fair and beautiful contours of his face were intermingled with a tinge of green and blue. He clenched his teeth so hard that they almost twisted.

Fang Ziyang was somewhat surprised by Xie Wenxu’s behavior.

After so many years… he actually heard Xie Wenxu speak to him in this pleasing and gentle tone again. And it was in front of Yan Tong, simply absurd and laughable. It used to be what he longed for the most.

But now it couldn’t stir a single ripple in his heart, there was no emotional fluctuation, only a calm and indifferent demeanor.

However, when he saw Yan Tong’s face contorted with anger, he suddenly felt it was a good opportunity.

“I see. So Shi Liangchen is praised by Brother Xie. It seems that he is indeed talented…”

Fang Ziyang looked at Shi Liangchen with an interested smile.

Although he knew that Fang Ziyang might be deliberately provoking and taunting Yan Tong with such words, not truly calling him by that name, the phrase “Brother Xie” still brought Xie Wenxu a sense of joy, like seeing the brightest and most dazzling fireworks in the night sky. It lifted the suppressed mood he had been carrying for some time.

Yan Tong saw Xie Wenxu’s expression and bit his tongue, tasting the metallic taste of blood in his mouth, almost going insane.

Xie Wenxu, this fickle bastard! He was actually flirting with Fang Ziyang right in front of him, as if he didn’t exist. Who did he think he was? If this were to spread, what face would Yan Tong have? He would become the laughingstock of everyone! How could a man stolen by a third party be reclaimed by the original partner? He still had some dignity!

Yan Tong couldn’t hold it in any longer, and his entire face contorted.

Fang Ziyang chuckled inwardly, calmly ignoring Yan Tong’s expression. He didn’t look at Xie Wenxu again but instead walked toward Shi Liangchen by the door.

Step by step.

His speed was neither fast nor slow, but it felt as if he was treading on people’s hearts, causing their breaths to unconsciously slow down.

When he reached Shi Liangchen, he didn’t speak. He simply gazed quietly at him.

In those pitch-black eyes, the face of the other person was reflected. His calm and observant gaze made some people feel tranquil while others felt uneasy.

Meeting Fang Ziyang’s calm and focused gaze, those clear and dark eyes, Shi Liangchen inexplicably felt a pain and guilt in his heart that couldn’t be described.

That feeling was difficult to put into words. Seeing the youth in front of him, he felt an endless burden of guilt that could never be redeemed. Guilt, regret, discomfort… various emotions flooded him like a tide, dragging him into an abyss where he couldn’t breathe.

It took great effort for Shi Liangchen to suppress these indescribable emotions before he could smile and extend his hand.

“Hello, my name is Shi Liangchen. Do you also live in this dormitory?”

The quiet and eerie atmosphere was broken.

Shi Liangchen naturally possessed the charm that made people like and trust him.

Fang Ziyang looked at him and a smile slowly appeared on his serene face. “Yes, I also live in this dormitory. You should have heard my name before…”

His voice was very soft, very soft.

Even though he was right in front of him, it felt as if it came from a distant and secluded valley.

It was somewhat haunting.

Shi Liangchen felt as if he was being seen through and had the urge to flee.

But before he could react, he felt a tender and soft touch on his hand.

Fang Ziyang also extended his hand and shook his, smiling brightly.

“Even if you’ve heard it before, I still think it’s necessary to introduce myself again. Hello, I’m Fang Ziyang. It’s a pleasure to meet you, and I look forward to learning from you in the future.”

Shi Liangchen was overwhelmed by the dazzling smile, filled with guilt and turmoil. He suddenly felt afraid to look at Fang Ziyang’s face.

After making a great effort to force a smile and disguise his uneasiness, he replied, “I’m also pleased to meet you. I’ve heard that Fang is this year’s top scorer in the college entrance examination, so I’ll definitely learn a lot from you in the future.”

“Great, I’m more than happy to help.”

Fang Ziyang withdrew his hand smoothly, still wearing a smile. Then, he suddenly said, “Shi Liangchen, has anyone ever told you that your eyes are beautiful?”

Shi Liangchen was slightly taken aback.

“Your eyes are like obsidian, radiating a light that makes people like and trust you, filled with unparalleled attractiveness. It should feel wonderful to be friends with you in the future.”

Fang Ziyang smiled lightly.

His smile was as dazzling as blooming poppy flowers.

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Sandy: Ok, I kinda don’t understand what Fang Ziyang is trying to accomplish here with Shi guy.

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Confirmed the changed dormitory number. Fang Ziyang hung up the phone, a bright smile on his face.

But the smile couldn’t reach his eyes…

He had been speculating about how Yan Tong would use the Shi siblings to deal with him in this lifetime. After all, many things had changed after his rebirth. Yan Tong had been defeated by him multiple times, so he should have improved his methods, right?

However, the reality proved that he had overestimated Yan Tong.

Yan Tong had an extraordinary confidence in his “protagonist” halo. His entire mind was focused on attracting men and dealing with the former protagonist. He didn’t have any spare brainpower to analyze the situation around him in depth and relied too much on the plot in the book. He didn’t understand the concept of change at all.

So all his previous worries were unnecessary. Yan Tong still chose the same method as in the previous life, trying to frame Shi Liangchen in the future Hongmeng Computer Competition.

The Hongmeng Computer Competition was a highly anticipated event in Huaguo.

The organizer was the government itself, with the aim of selecting talent and promoting the study and efforts of computer technology among the citizens. The future world would undoubtedly be dominated by the internet and technology, and Huaguo was making great efforts to narrow the technological gap with foreign countries.

Therefore, anyone who stood out in the Hongmeng Computer Competition would not only receive a generous prize money and fame but also gain government investment and support for projects, enjoying official protection.

The first-place winner would even represent the country on the international stage for further competitions, with countless benefits to be gained.

In the previous life, the Hongmeng Computer Competition had been his best chance to turn things around when Fang Ziyang was at a dead end.

Unfortunately, under Yan Tong’s manipulation, he not only failed to turn things around but also suffered a great fall, ending up in prison. The government had strict regulations on the competition and firmly prohibited cheating and plagiarism of others’ achievements.

In this lifetime, Yan Tong still chose to target him in this competition.

However, the difference was that his initial meeting with Shi Meijing didn’t go well, arousing her jealousy. Shi Meijing gave Yan Tong a lot of “good advice,” leading to a more meticulous and ruthless plan this time.

Very well.

He had rested enough during this period, and it was time to take the initiative again.

This time, he would completely drag these people into hell!

…

Fang Ziyang dragged his suitcase and quickly found the registration office.

Registration at Qing University was done in advance online, and all the fees, class assignments, and dormitories were allocated online before their arrival today. The registration office was just to confirm the students’ arrival and dormitory check-in.

His original dormitory was a double room, and both the room arrangement and roommate were specially selected by Xie Zheng for him.

He was satisfied with it. After all, even if the school was willing to give preferential treatment to wealthy students, it couldn’t be too excessive. The domestic political situation suppressed corruption, and a double room was the best configuration the school offered.

But now, he decided to change dormitories, switching to a quadruple room in Building 5, 8th floor, Room 5801.

Because the person living in that dormitory was none other than Xie Wenxu!

He remembered this dormitory number very well. Before breaking up with Xie Wenxu, he had visited Qing University many times to see him, so he naturally knew Xie Wenxu’s dormitory number.

Actually, with the wealth of the Xie family, Xie Wenxu could have easily lived in a double room or even off-campus. However, the Xie family had strict rules, especially when Xie Zheng was in power, and they were most opposed to family members enjoying special treatment outside.

A quadruple room might be a bit cramped, but it would be more of a character-building experience and easier in terms of socializing.

After all, university was not only a place to network but also where talented individuals gathered. Many future capable assistants to the upper-class socialites were either university classmates or roommates.

So Xie Wenxu had no choice but to humbly live in a regular quadruple room.

Yan Tong thought that he could control everything by being familiar with the plot, enjoying the superiority of his status, and toying with him like a monkey. This time, he would let the other party know what it meant to be in control and sweep everything in one fell swoop.

After confirming at the registration office, the school thoughtfully arranged an experienced student to help guide the new students.

The senior who led Fang Ziyang was a sophomore. It was evident that he knew Xie Wenxu lived in Room 5801, so when he saw Fang Ziyang’s assigned dormitory number, he was visibly surprised and looked at Fang Ziyang with sympathy and words stuck in his throat.

Fang Ziyang naturally knew what this senior was thinking.

It was nothing more than the relationship and grudges between him and Xie Wenxu. If they were to live together, it would either be a rekindling of the old flame between ex-lovers or a battlefield between enemies with a deadly grudge against each other. Who on earth arranged for them to share a dormitory in such a crazy way!

But this was the result he wanted. If he wasn’t mistaken, Shi Liangchen would definitely be assigned to this dormitory as well…

Since he was taking the initiative, he wouldn’t follow Yan Tong’s planned pace.

Following the senior, who led the way with a calm heart, Fang Ziyang arrived at the door of Room 5801.

Before entering, he could already hear lively laughter coming from the dormitory. The voice belonged to someone very familiar, none other than Xie Wenxu and Yan Tong. There were also several unfamiliar male voices.

However, the laughter in the dorm quickly came to an abrupt halt.

Because everyone in the dormitory saw Fang Ziyang dragging his suitcase.

“Zi, Ziyang…”

Xie Wenxu stood up in astonishment from his chair.

Yan Tong also showed a shocked expression.

The unfamiliar male students in the dormitory were equally horrified by the scene.

Clearly, no one had expected to see Fang Ziyang here.

And Fang Ziyang appropriately showed a look of astonishment, immediately immersing himself in the role, pretending that he didn’t expect to see Xie Wenxu.

He looked at the senior who led the way and couldn’t help but inquire, “Senior, I remember I’m a freshman, right? Why am I assigned to a dormitory with sophomores? Did they make a mistake?”

Fang Ziyang and Xie Wenxu’s enmity had long been known throughout the internet, and the senior who led the way had naturally heard about it.

Now that these three individuals not only met but Fang Ziyang was about to share a dormitory with Xie Wenxu, it was the perfect setup for a fight.

So the senior who led the way was also awkward at this moment.

“I’m not sure about that. Maybe there are more freshmen this year, and there aren’t enough dormitories for the same grade. Sometimes, students from different years end up sharing the same dormitory… If you’re unwilling, I can help you ask if anyone is willing to switch with you. Or you can apply for a double room.”

Members of the student council during the start of the school year were usually busy and didn’t usually handle new students’ satisfaction with their assigned dormitories. But now, the senior who led the way was suggesting a solution that would waste his own time, showing his goodwill.

Upon hearing this, the other unfamiliar male students in the dormitory quickly raised their hands, offering their help.

“If Young Master Fang doesn’t mind, we can switch with you…”

Xie Wenxu remained silent, his gaze towards Fang Ziyang filled with complexity.

Yan Tong, on the other hand, couldn’t hold back and spoke up, “Fang Ziyang, weren’t you assigned to a double room? I clearly saw it at the registration office. Why did you end up here?”

This unexpected turn of events came too suddenly!

Putting aside whether Fang Ziyang living with Xie Wenxu would pose a threat of reigniting their old relationship, the plan and arrangements regarding Shi Liangchen would undoubtedly be completely ruined.

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He had planned to have Shi Meijing get close to Fang Ziyang first, then introduce Fang Ziyang to Shi Liangchen through her connections. After that, the Shi siblings would work together to ensure that Fang Ziyang couldn’t escape his grasp.

Moreover, if Shi Liangchen and Xie Wenxu shared the same dormitory, it would also help foster a cooperative relationship between them, achieving the best of both worlds.

But now that Fang Ziyang was unexpectedly assigned to Room 5801, once Shi Liangchen did anything to Yan Tong, Xie Wenxu would definitely find out!

Xie Wenxu was unaware of the negotiation and deal Yan Tong had with the Shi siblings!

Yan Tong was starting to panic as his plans were disrupted.

Seeing his panic, Fang Ziyang’s mood suddenly improved.

He crossed his arms and wore a playful smile. “Yan Tong, why do you care about which dormitory I live in? Can’t I change my mood and request to switch to another dormitory? You even went to the registration office to check my dormitory assignment? Yan Tong, are you worried that Xie Wenxu and I were assigned to the same dormitory?”

Yan Tong clenched his teeth.

Fang Ziyang shrugged. “Well, I understand. It’s natural for you to be concerned about Xie Wenxu, afraid that he might be surrounded by countless suitors. Especially me, his former fiance. But… I didn’t expect our fate, Xie Wenxu’s and mine, to be so good. I randomly changed my dormitory number and ended up together…”

He finished speaking.

Then he deliberately smiled at Xie Wenxu, a bright and radiant smile.

Xie Wenxu hadn’t seen Fang Ziyang wear such a smile in a long time and couldn’t help but be momentarily stunned.

Yan Tong, on the other hand, gritted his teeth.

He couldn’t afford to lose Xie Wenxu at this moment, so he immediately grabbed Xie Wenxu’s arm, his eyes turning red as he interrupted, “You, Fang Ziyang, are you doing this on purpose? I’ve already apologized to you multiple times. What more do you want from me? Do you really not understand that forced affection won’t bring happiness…”

Yan Tong’s expression seemed on the verge of tears, looking like a tormented lover.

Even though the others in the dormitory knew that their relationship with Xie Wenxu was not open and aboveboard, they couldn’t help but feel sympathy. After all, a crying child gets candy, and that saying held some truth.

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【Puhahaha, young master, are you trying to make me laugh to death so you can inherit my Huabei and Jiebei?】

(NOTE: Huabei and Jiebei are digital credit services. They allow users to make purchases and access credit easily through their smartphones.)

【666, young master, be careful. Don’t you know that every time you speak, it leaves a psychological shadow on people?】

【You two big brothers are not qualified in business. You didn’t even do your homework before confronting our young master with your *short cannons. The level of this question is a bit off…】

【This funny thing, I have to go tell everyone, it’s so hilarious, hahaha】

The audience in the live broadcast room simply didn’t buy the journalist’s account. After numerous ups and downs of internet news bombardment, the fact that they can still stay in the live broadcast room to watch Fang Ziyang’s live stream indicates that they are basically die-hard fans who can rationally judge the situation.

These petty pranks are really lacking in technical content. They definitely want to take this joke and tell it everywhere, haha.

Several journalists who were nearby and blocked saw the live stream flooding the chat and their faces turned pale.

An angry journalist once again thrust his microphone in front of Fang Ziyang and spoke sharply, “Fang Ziyang, is this your usual way of doing things?”

Fang Ziyang narrowed his eyes in response and stared at him. “Don’t tell me you just realized today that I like to confront people?”

With an indescribable sense of danger.

The journalist involuntarily took a step back upon being confronted and raised his voice, “Fang Ziyang, are you still planning to attack someone? Is this your style of action? Could it be that the online speculation about Yan Tong being targeted for revenge is really your doing?”

And with his words, the other journalists cooperated by snapping photos, diligently capturing every moment of this conflict.

“That’s right, Fang Ziyang, your brother knows how overbearing you are, right?”

“The eyes of the masses are sharp. Denying and deflecting the topic won’t work.”

“Fang Ziyang, can you please answer…”

The clicking sound of cameras and the pressing questions were like sharp killing swords.

Fang Ziyang’s smile gradually turned cold.

But just as he was about to speak again.

A voice filled with anger and righteousness suddenly came from the crowd.

“Hey, big brother, how much grudge or resentment do you have against others? Or did you receive some benefit to boldly and openly slander someone? Don’t you feel guilty about it?”

Accompanying the sudden interruption of the voice.

Everyone turned to look, only to see a girl wearing a white dress, beautiful yet fragile in appearance.

The person who appeared was none other than Shi Meijing, whom they hadn’t seen for a month.

At this moment, Shi Meijing’s expression looked extremely angry, and her sickly appearance couldn’t hide the strength and energy within her.

It seemed as if she had witnessed something dirty and couldn’t tolerate it any longer. She walked over and came to their aid, pointing her sword at the group of journalists and angrily said,

“Which media organization do you all belong to? Do you have press credentials? Did you get consent for the interview? Don’t you know this is the entrance of the school? Aren’t you afraid of being condemned by society for disrupting the order of the school?”

“And what kind of questions are you asking? Clearly, you’re deliberately trying to trip them up. You’re busy meddling in people’s personal lives, marriages, and childbirths. Why don’t you ascend to the heavens?”

“What does it have to do with Fang Ziyang if Yan Tong was targeted? Don’t you understand the principle of not speaking without evidence?

The journalistic principle of reporting news is to seek the truth. Aren’t you afraid of being sued for distorting and defaming just for the sake of sensationalism?!”

Shi Meijing’s words came out like a barrage of cannons, leaving people speechless and bringing joy to their hearts.

Several journalists were left red-faced and speechless under her confrontation.

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The surrounding people echoed one after another, “That’s right, this girl is right. What kind of questions are you asking? Have you no boundaries in prying into people’s hearts? Sacrificing conscience for ratings and traffic… absolutely shameful!”

“And now you want to slander Mr. Tang Xun as well? That’s too much. You journalists are like rat droppings, randomly reporting news without considering how many scientific talents who contribute to society will be disheartened. Do you even know what social progress is? All you do is hold others back!”

“Come on, let’s not block the entrance of the school. We still have to register…”

There’s no need to explain the situation regarding the Fang family anymore; now it’s widely known throughout the country.

Although people enjoy gossip about wealthy families, they don’t cross the line to harm those involved. The journalists just now were really pushing too hard and trying to manipulate the situation, it was absolutely excessive.

There are many bad people in the world, but there are also many good people.

With Shi Meijing taking the lead, people around also spoke up.

Even if the journalists had thick skins, being excluded and criticized by so many people was unbearable. Their faces turned red, and they couldn’t continue with the interviews, hastily fleeing the scene.

Witnessing this, everyone couldn’t help but feel relieved. These journalists without professional ethics are really annoying.

Then, one by one, they turned to Fang Ziyang with friendly smiles and nods before dispersing.

Shi Meijing didn’t leave immediately.

After driving away the journalists, she walked over to Fang Ziyang, showing concern on her face.

“Fang Ziyang, are you alright? Those journalists were despicable. You should be tougher with those people. Don’t bother engaging with them and just drive them away.”

After expressing her concern, she smiled again, “What a coincidence, I didn’t expect you, Fang Ziyang, to be studying at Qing University. No wonder you’re a friend of Brother Li Xiao, both of you are impressive. But Fang Ziyang, we’re going to be schoolmates from now on…”

Shi Meijing’s smile was playful, her voice cheerful and joyful, making her very likable.

Her familiar and enthusiastic manner is hard to resist.

But Fang Ziyang is an exception.

Since he saw Shi Meijing just now, his smile disappeared from his face. His hand holding the phone instinctively clenched, and he felt like he had instantly fallen into an ice cave.

This scene…

How similar it is to his past memories.

Both cases involve drawing a sword to help others, offering a favor. It was just like that, in his previous life, he met Shi Meijing and her brother, and their relationship grew closer, eventually leading him to fall into those traps.

Is this a coincidence now?

If it’s not.

Shi Meijing has arrived.

Then… would Shi Liangchen be far away?

So, some things, even with a rebirth, even with efforts, are they unchangeable?

Suddenly, Fang Ziyang felt a taste of blood in his mouth, and his heart felt like ice.

Why?

Why is he willing to let go of these people, but they never seem willing to let him go?

He tightly clenched his fists.

Fang Ziyang looked at Shi Meijing with a dark gaze.

“Are we really that close? Classmate Shi, can’t you see that I don’t want to be friends with you? Or do you know it very well, and today you’re deliberately seizing the opportunity to retaliate against me for embarrassing you in the past?”

“Do I look like a complete fool? Can’t you see through these petty tricks?”

“I don’t know who bribed you and those journalists to conspire against me, but let me tell you, Shi Meijing, if even a tiny bit of negative news appears about me online tomorrow, I will find you.”

After saying these words loudly enough for passersby to hear, Fang Ziyang turned around and walked away, not giving Shi Meijing a chance to refute or explain.

Regardless of Shi Meijing’s intentions, as he suspected, he would never let her approach him with the image of a ‘kind person’ again.

Does Shi Meijing want to get close to him again?

She’s welcome.

Let’s see how it goes.

Fang Ziyang clenched his fists tightly and walked into the school gate.

Once out of Shi Meijing’s sight, Fang Ziyang didn’t immediately go to the reporting office. Instead, he carried his suitcase and walked to a less crowded corner along the school’s green area.

Carefully surveying the surrounding environment without leaving any traces, Fang Ziyang finally confirmed that there was no one else around. He found a spot under the shade of a tree and sat down, taking out his laptop. With an expressionless face, he stared at the computer screen and began typing rapidly, retrieving video surveillance footage, call logs, and bank transaction records related to Yan Tong.

He put on his headphones and quickly browsed through the records.

When he finished listening to the last few phone conversations, Fang Ziyang closed his laptop and looked at the shimmering artificial lake in front of him, his face devoid of any expression.

After a long while, he slowly stood up from the ground, revealing a dazzling smile like sunlight.

He took out his phone and called Xie Zheng.

“Hello, is this Brother Xie? I don’t want to live in a double room. Can you help me switch to a four-person dormitory? I want to have more roommates and a lively environment…”

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Fang Ziyang was unaware that the national authorities had put Yan Tong on the red alert list.

However, he was mentally prepared that his actions might attract the attention of relevant departments. One should never underestimate the power of the state machinery. When the state machinery is activated, the scene is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Although he was confident that no one could find any evidence against him on the internet, he couldn’t control others from deducing things based on real-life behavior.

He knew that the national authorities would surely speculate and keep an eye on him after the investigation.

However, Fang Ziyang was not worried about it.

Firstly, he had no intention of doing anything harmful to the country, so why should he be afraid?

Secondly, his grandfather’s family had worked for the country for several generations, and his brother, Tang Xun, was currently someone highly valued and favored by the country. Until he showed any intention to harm the country, the nation wouldn’t do anything to him.

Lastly, his displayed intelligence and talent served as a form of self-protection.

With this self-confidence, Fang Ziyang was not afraid of the attention from the national authorities.

Since he intended to use the information from the “Golden Finger,” it would definitely attract the attention of the national authorities. After all, the finished products from that information were technological breakthroughs. How could there be no movement when one after another was revealed?

As for Yan Tong being on the red alert list…

If Fang Ziyang knew about it, he could only say that it was expected. Yan Tong had never hesitated on the path of self-destruction.

In his previous life, he had heard some rumors about the authorities keeping an eye on Yan Tong. In this life, it was not surprising that Yan Tong had revealed more flaws and attracted surveillance at an early stage.

Let’s not dwell on these matters for now.

Fang Ziyang returned to Beijing for a two-day rest, and the entire summer vacation was almost over. With the start of the new school year in September, he had to pack up and report to the university.

He had chosen the computer science program at Tsinghua University and Nanjing University on his college application. Both universities had sent him acceptance letters, and they were both excellent schools. Unable to decide, he simply drew lots and ultimately chose Tsinghua University.

Although the current university curriculum was not challenging for his level, he still decided to go for the experience.

In addition to wanting to experience the college life he missed out on in his previous life, he mainly wanted to learn the systematic knowledge taught in universities. After all, in his previous life, his skills were self-taught and he hadn’t received formal education.

His current skills were indeed impressive, but they were too unconventional. He needed systematic learning to fill in the gaps in his knowledge and broaden his perspectives and thinking.

To avoid attracting attention, he firmly refused the idea of having Xie Zheng and Tang Xun accompany him for registration. He decided to go alone.

However, even though he wanted to keep a low profile, he still caused quite a commotion.

After all, although he wasn’t a public figure, he still had a significant following on the internet.

Whether it was as the top scorer in the college entrance examination, the dramatic family background of a wealthy family, or his brotherly relationship with Tang Xun, there were plenty of news angles to write about him.

Naturally, as soon as he arrived at the gate of Tsinghua University, he was surrounded by a group of reporters.

A pair of microphones were extended toward him.

“Student Fang Ziyang, why didn’t anyone accompany you for university registration today? Is it because your relationship with Tang Xun isn’t that good? After all, you didn’t live together when you were young, so it’s normal not to have a strong brotherly bond.”

“Student Fang Ziyang, what are your thoughts on Mr. Tang Xun’s previous message on Weibo, indirectly implying that someone, in this case, Yan Tong, pulled strings to secure your admission? “

“Student Fang Ziyang, what are your plans after hearing the news of the engagement between Xie Wenxu and Yan Tong? Is there a possibility of reconciliation between you and Xie Wenxu?”

“I heard that Yan Tong was rejected by the Dance Performance Department of Tsinghua University due to reputation issues. Student Fang Ziyang, did you have any involvement in this?”

A group of reporters crowded around, bombarding him with sharp and pointed questions.

Although many netizens sympathized with Fang Ziyang due to the previous events, now that they were questioning him, many people began speaking up on his behalf. However, for gossip reporters who thrived on sensational news, they wouldn’t show any mercy because of that.

There was just too much dirt they could dig up on Fang Ziyang, and the sparks that would fly from even a small scoop wouldn’t be any less than those caused by some celebrity.

They didn’t consider whether their questions were sharp and hurtful, or whether they might harm the individuals involved. They only cared about the scoops and the results. Each question was full of traps, and one misstep could lead to a pitfall.

This lively scene quickly attracted the attention of the students and parents who were also there for registration.

The surroundings became chaotic.

There was no way Fang Ziyang would be allowed to leave without answering the questions.

His expression turned cold.

While he had been projecting a mild and gentle image to the outside world recently, it didn’t mean he had a good temper. In his previous life, he had suffered enough from these ruthless reporters who would go to any lengths for a scoop. Besides Yan Tong and his ilk, he detested these people the most.

If it was any other public figure or celebrity, they would have to maintain a smiling facade in such a situation, even if they were unhappy, fearing negative news.

But Fang Ziyang had absolutely no such concerns.

He wasn’t a celebrity, didn’t rely on his reputation to make a living, and most importantly, he didn’t like being wronged.

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And looking at the questions these reporters were asking, it was obvious they were targeting him and his brother.

If he didn’t do something, wouldn’t it be letting them have their way?

So he glanced around at the reporters and took out his phone without saying a word. He logged into his account on the Orange Live streaming platform.

Although he rarely used this streaming account on regular days, he would occasionally go online to show his face and interact with fans, just for the sake of being prepared. As a result, the number of followers in his live stream was still considerable, with tens of thousands of people frequently online. It had significant potential for spreading news.

Seeing him go online, the atmosphere instantly became lively.

[Ah, my young master, you’re finally online again. If you didn’t go online, you would have lost me, you know?]

[What will Young Master be streaming today? Why is it so early? Wait… if I’m not mistaken, isn’t that the gate of Tsinghua University in the background?]

[Today is the first day of school. Is Young Master reporting to the university? This is interesting. Although I used to be a slacker in school, I also want to see Tsinghua University and Nanjing University… haha…]

He had quite a few titles, but in the end, most people in the live stream referred to him as “Young Master.”

Those who remained in his live stream at this point were generally fans who liked him. Those who didn’t like him had been kicked out of the live stream by the moderation software he had installed. After all, managing this streaming account was for entertainment and backup purposes, not for being scolded by others.

So, the atmosphere in the live stream was positive and friendly.

Fang Ziyang aimed the camera at himself and the surrounding reporters. Without any hesitation, he smiled and began speaking.

“Good morning, my audience friends in the live stream. It’s been a long time since I went live. I apologize for that. Life has been quite boring recently. But today, I have an interesting story to share with all of you. The content of my live stream today is: ‘He’s here, he’s here! They’re here with cameras to slander me…'”

Chuckling!

As soon as Fang Ziyang finished speaking, the live stream chat flooded with countless “666” and “hahaha,” and his online fans burst into laughter.

[Hahaha, young master, I don’t listen to anyone except you. 666!]

[Who’s here to slander our young master again? Don’t they know our young master’s nickname, ‘Confront the Heavens and Earth’?]

[Although our young master doesn’t need money, I still want to send him gifts. Hahaha, you keep tickling our funny bones every day. Doesn’t your conscience ache, young master? Haha…]

The audience in the live stream burst into laughter.

Those who heard Fang Ziyang’s blunt and sarcastic words couldn’t help but cover their mouths and laugh.

The journalists whose last names were called out had unpleasant expressions on their faces.

Some journalists immediately wanted to speak up.

But Fang Ziyang didn’t give them a chance. After greeting the audience in the live stream, he immediately turned the camera on the reporters and continued speaking.

“It’s this journalist. This journalist just asked me why no one accompanied me for university registration today, and if my relationship with my brother isn’t good. Well, that’s a good question.”

“For the first time, I’ve seen someone care about me so much. I’m touched… Well, my brother and I indeed don’t have a good relationship. Can you believe that my brother didn’t even give me toys? He gave me a company instead. It’s really a crazy rhythm of praising and killing me. This kind-hearted big brother here, you really have incredible discernment.”

The journalist whose name was called out had a stiff expression.

After Fang Ziyang finished speaking, his gaze shifted to another journalist, and he smiled.

“I have to tell you all about this big brother here. He asked me, ‘Regarding Mr. Tang Xun’s message on Weibo, indirectly implying that someone, in this case, Yan Tong, pulled strings to secure your admission… What are your thoughts?’… This question is a bit difficult to answer. I feel like it’s not easy to describe such things… How about this, big brother? You go back and try it yourself when your wife’s lover slanders you online. Then you can share your experience with us.”

“Come, come, this big brother too. He asked me about my plans after hearing about Xie Wenxu and Yan Tong’s engagement.”

“…These two questions really hit the nail on the head. I do have some thoughts about my ex-fiancé getting engaged again. I’m planning to give them a beautifully painted artwork with a personal inscription: ‘Scumbag and Jerk, Forever and Ever.’ What do you all think?”

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“Brother, you mentioned researching an identity chip just now. Is it the same identity chip I know about?”

Fang Ziyang curiously asked.

The identity chip he was referring to was a piece of information from the “golden finger.” As the name implied, it was a type of identification card in the interstellar era, far superior to the ordinary ID cards used in their current era. This chip was directly implanted into the body and had many advantages compared to their present identification cards.

Not only is it safe and convenient, but the most important thing is that this kind of chip can directly cooperate with the optical brain. Its future applications are very extensive, as it has been used for several hundred years in the interstellar era. This shows how beneficial it is.

Of course, with the current technology and resources on Earth, it is impossible to create the miraculous optical brain of the interstellar era.

However, with some effort, they can still develop an advanced intelligence brain surpassing computers, which will propel the technological era of the entire Earth forward.

Tang Xun nodded.

“It’s the same identity chip you were thinking of. I carefully studied the information you gave me. If we want to introduce those technological products, we must lay a solid foundation. And that foundation is the identity chip…”

“This way, we can not only avoid the problem of having to switch configurations every time we research a new product, but also ensure technology security. It will also ensure smoother operation of the technological products we introduce in the future.”

The information in the space button was something the Lu family’s generations of researchers had considered sharing more widely.

Unfortunately, in the past, only one descendant with the qualifications to study the information appeared in each generation of the Lu family. With just one person, their capabilities were too limited, making it impossible to achieve such a grand vision.

But now, both Tang Xun and Fang Ziyang were fortunate enough to inherit the research intelligence of the Lu family. And with Fang Ziyang’s ten years of research experience, it was no longer a problem for the two brothers to extract more technology from the space button.

Fang Ziyang showed a joyful smile.

“Brother, I was thinking the same way. The identity chip must be implemented first. I was planning to talk to you about this later, but I didn’t expect you to progress so quickly. Brother, you’re even more capable than I imagined…”

“That’s natural. Your brother is a genius.”

Rick didn’t hesitate to praise and flatter. “But dear Yangyang, can we really guarantee the source of this information? We can cooperate with the government on this matter to ensure that the consequences are not disastrous if anything goes wrong.”

Although he was curious about the source of the information, Rick tactfully didn’t delve into it and focused on ensuring the source’s reliability.

The information Fang Ziyang provided was terrifying, and it was impossible for New World Technology to swallow all of it. They needed to cooperate appropriately with the government, especially for the development of the identity chip. It was indispensable to involve the government.

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Fang Ziyang understood the seriousness and nodded earnestly, giving his assurance.

“The source of the information is not a problem. You can absolutely trust it.”

“Then it’s okay.”

Rick smiled, his emotions surging. He could already envision the future soaring of New World Technology.

Now that Xie Zheng had freed himself from the burden of the family, he no longer needed to fear his brothers in the family. He would create an empire of their own with his lover and his brothers!

Tang Xun and Xie Zheng wore identical smiles.

…

At the same time.

In a secret conference room in Beijing.

The top officials of the country were focused, attentively watching the content displayed on the projection screen and listening to the excited explanation of the gray-haired professor standing on the stage.

“…The information submitted by New World Technology has been thoroughly studied by our team multiple times, and the final conclusion is that it is highly secure and feasible, without any problems.”

“This identity chip is truly a revolutionary existence! If it is successfully introduced, it will not only be convenient and secure, but it will also eliminate threats and constraints from foreign countries on our national network!”

“I believe everyone here understands that due to the advanced computer technology and the previous technological blockade, it is extremely challenging to ensure the smooth operation of our supposedly secure network. Foreign countries launch market attacks through banana phones, kiri systems, and various high-quality software, relentlessly monitoring and infiltrating our information security…”

“But if the identity chip is successfully introduced, we will completely overcome these problems!”

“With this identity chip, we can enter the era of true big data management, better control various criminal activities, and prevent information leaks. Our information network in our country will become impenetrable.”

“And if foreign countries also adopt our identity chip, then we will have the upper hand. They will be the ones worrying about their network information security all the time, haha.”

“Of course, these are just minor benefits.”

“The most important thing is that New World Technology has hinted at their upcoming product launch. If they really develop the intelligent brain, the introduction of the identity chip becomes imperative. I believe the significance and implications of the intelligent brain do not need me to emphasize; I’m sure you all understand…”

“Therefore, I hope that the plan for the identity chip can proceed.”

The gray-haired professor’s face was flushed with excitement.

He couldn’t imagine that the research team of New World Technology had such a high level of expertise. If what they disclosed was true, their country’s technology would undoubtedly experience an incredible and rapid advancement!

The high-level officials in the conference room were also thrilled and energized by what they heard.

However, they didn’t dare to be too complacent.

The senior official spoke, “This identity chip is indeed very promising, but it is of great importance, so we need to consider it carefully and review it again. The main issue now is whether New World Technology genuinely intends to cooperate with the government or… after all, one of the shareholders of New World Technology, Mr. Rick James, is of M nationality.”

He didn’t explicitly state it, but everyone understood.

If this was a sincere cooperation, it would indeed be a tremendous opportunity for their country. But if it turned out to be a conspiracy, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Everyone’s gaze turned to a middle-aged man sitting at the conference table.

The middle-aged man, Minister Li, smiled faintly. He didn’t immediately speak but tapped a few times on the laptop in front of him. After sending a document to everyone, he finally spoke.

“I believe we can accept New World Technology’s cooperation proposal.”

“Although Mr. Rick James is of M nationality, he is not purely an M countryman. The James family he belongs to has a significant mixed heritage, so their family’s loyalty to the country is not strong. They only care about their family interests, and their roots are dispersed across various countries.”

“Rick is a powerful competitor to the current heir of the James family. According to their family’s rules of competition, it is based on individual entrepreneurial achievements. New World Technology is Rick’s competitive capital, and since he chose to establish the company in Huaguo, he won’t do anything foolish.”

“Furthermore, Rick’s lover is Tang Xun, and Tang Xun has a significant influence on him. With Tang Xun’s influence, the threat from Rick is reduced by a few degrees.”

“But the most important thing is…”

At this point, Minister Li, head of the security department, smiled.

“Although we haven’t found direct evidence, based on our analysis, the sudden surge in the research level of the New World Technology team is likely related to Fang Ziyang.”

“Fang Ziyang?”

“That’s right, him. Although we couldn’t find specific information, we speculate that Fang Ziyang may have some secrets, and his research talent may be even higher than Tang Xun’s. While Tang Xun was impressive before, he couldn’t have reached the level that has been revealed now.”

“The disparity in research level revealed by the New World Technology research team is too significant compared to the technology of their previously released products. If they were hiding something before, why expose it all of a sudden now?”

“Through our department’s analysis and investigation, all the changes in New World Technology began after Tang Xun and Fang Ziyang acknowledged each other.”

“Therefore… we dare to guess that the primary technological breakthroughs of New World Technology are probably in the hands of these two brothers, Tang Xun and Fang Ziyang. As long as they pose no threat, cooperation with New World Technology should not be a problem.”

The people remained silent, shocked by this revelation.

Seeing this, Minister Li continued,

“So, if this speculation turns out to be true, I suggest we stop the investigation here. There’s no need to delve too deeply into their secrets. After all, who doesn’t have secrets they don’t want to reveal?”

“The Lu family has served the country for several generations. As descendants of the Lu family and having grown up in Huaguo, I believe Fang Ziyang won’t disappoint us. Even if there are unexpected circumstances, we are prepared, and it shouldn’t cause significant problems.”

The people nodded, finding the reasoning sound.

The senior official pondered for a moment. “Then let’s stop the investigation here. Take the necessary precautions and closely monitor the cooperation.”

Minister Li nodded.

“Rest assured, Chief. Our department understands. In addition, during the investigation of Fang Ziyang, I discovered something peculiar. After a thorough analysis and research by our department, we believe that there is another person we should pay more attention to than Fang Ziyang.”

“Who?”

“Yan Tong.”

“We suspect that Yan Tong may have obtained a portion of the research materials left by the Lu family because Fang Qianhao had also inherited some of the Lu family’s legacy items before.”

“And this time, the Second Branch of the Xie family broke ties with Xie Zheng in advance because they made contact with the developer of the Dreamscape software, a very talented independent researcher. Yan Tong is the one behind it all.”

“Currently, the Xie Corporation has suffered significant losses due to Xie Zheng’s departure. They are planning to go all-in and invest all their energy into the technology sector, but they are facing financial constraints. They are looking for a joint venture partner, and their focus is on foreign countries.”

“According to our investigations, the reason the Second Branch of the Xie family is looking for a foreign joint venture partner is likely due to Yan Tong’s instigation…”

At this point, Minister Li’s voice turned cold. “Yan Tong’s moral compass and limits are very low.”

The atmosphere grew solemn.

After a minute of silence, the senior official spoke,

“Put Yan Tong on special surveillance and issue a red alert.”

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“Let’s talk about this when my brother arrives…” Fang Ziyang couldn’t bear to continue the conversation with Xie Zheng. He suddenly realized that he really didn’t understand Xie Zheng at all. He couldn’t grasp Xie Zheng’s way of thinking, and Xie Zheng couldn’t understand the meaning he was trying to express. Talking about emotions with someone like Xie Zheng, who had no emotional experience, was like talking to a brick wall!

He was also being foolish. Why was he bothering to argue with Xie Zheng about where to live? He could simply wait for his brother to arrive and veto the whole thing. He believed that his brother would definitely not agree to this, as it was indeed inconvenient.

Ignoring Xie Zheng’s inexplicably joyful expression, Fang Ziyang put on his backpack and stopped being dramatic. He casually walked into the opulent mansion in front of him.

It must be said that if it wasn’t just Xie Zheng living in this house, he would actually be very willing to move in. This little mansion had an excellent location and environment. In a city like Beijing where every inch of land was precious, it was not easy to have such a property.

Fang Ziyang grew up in a privileged environment, even though he had experienced a difficult period in his past life. But deep down, he still enjoyed luxury.

Walking into the mansion with Xie Zheng, they were immediately greeted by a middle-aged woman and a middle-aged man. Both of them had kind and cheerful smiles.

“Young Master is back…”

Seeing the two of them, Xie Zheng’s expression softened.

He nodded and quickly introduced, “Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen, this is Fang Ziyang, the younger brother of Tang Xun. Ziyang, this is Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen, the housekeepers of the mansion. You can tell them directly if you need anything, no need to be polite.”

Xie Zheng’s character wasn’t actually cold. His stern and imposing demeanor was just an external image. For those who were familiar and trusted by him, Xie Zheng was actually very approachable.

Fang Ziyang greeted obediently, “Hello, Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen.”

“Ah, good child. Is this Tang Xun’s younger brother? Indeed, you are as handsome as Tang Xun. Tired from the flight? Take a bath and rest. We’ll have dinner as soon as Tang Xun and Mr. Rick arrive…”

Aunt Fen had a warm personality and was delighted to see Fang Ziyang. Her eyes sparkled with a special light.

She was the housekeeper of the Xie family, but in reality, she treated Xie Zheng as her own child. She didn’t have children of her own, and she had helped take care of Xie Zheng since he was born, alongside the lady of the house. After the lady and her husband passed away in an accident, Aunt Fen took care of all of Xie Zheng’s daily life.

To some extent, she could be considered half of a mother figure to Xie Zheng, and she understood his character very well.

When Xie Zheng told her that they would be living with an outsider, Aunt Fen keenly sensed the hidden intentions of her young master. Xie Zheng was already 28 and still didn’t have a partner. It was rare for him to meet someone he liked, and she was very happy about it.

Of course, the premise was that this person didn’t have any ulterior motives. Based on the investigation and Tang Xun’s brother’s identity, the young master’s judgment was, as always, accurate.

“Does Young Master Fang have any specific preferences or dietary restrictions? If so, Uncle Wang can make the necessary arrangements.”

Uncle Wang also greeted with a smile, his face kind and gentle.

He and Aunt Fen were husband and wife, and the feelings Aunt Fen had for Xie Zheng were the same for him.

Both of them were very warm and welcoming.

Fang Ziyang didn’t hesitate and smiled as he placed his order, “Great, Uncle Wang, did you buy fish today? I’d like to have sweet and sour fish, spicy shrimp, and any other meat dishes. I don’t want bitter gourd for the vegetable dish; I like sweet and spicy flavors.”

“Alright, alright, Aunt Fen will make it later. Young Master Fang and our Young Master have similar tastes…”

Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen were very pleased with Fang Ziyang’s straightforward and open manner. They had seen all kinds of pretentious people, and they liked someone like Fang Ziyang, who was frank and open.

Xie Zheng also smiled, his lips curling up. He interjected, “I also don’t like bitter gourd.”

It turned out that the young man had a similar preference to him, which made him slightly happy.

Seeing this, Aunt Fen smiled even more joyfully. Her young master was finally starting to open up!

Fang Ziyang had no choice. Until his brother arrived, he had decided not to engage in any conversations with Xie Zheng, or else Xie Zheng’s thought process would definitely lead him astray.

After a brief greeting, Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen warmly led them into the mansion.

Fang Ziyang was indeed tired from the flight and didn’t refuse Aunt Fen’s hospitality. He temporarily treated this place as his own, handed his luggage to Uncle Wang, and went straight to take a bath to relax his nerves.

Now Xie Zheng couldn’t follow him.

Feeling a bit inexplicably regretful, Xie Zheng withdrew his gaze and took out his phone to call Tang Xun.

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Then he casually made up a story without changing his expression.

“Hey, Tang Xun? Yeah, I talked to your brother about him living with me… He seems quite satisfied with it… It’s just a little awkward… Yes, he said it’s only if you agree…”

“No, it’s not inconvenient. We have Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen here… He has been hurt badly by the Fang family before, and he didn’t even have a maid when he lived alone. It’s not good for his mental well-being… With me looking after him, you can rest assured… Yes, it’s settled then…”

He successfully achieved his goal.

Xie Zheng hung up the phone, feeling satisfied.

It was too dangerous for the young man to live alone outside. It was better for someone to watch over him.

And so, an hour later…

Fang Ziyang deliberately spent more than half an hour in the bathroom, taking his time to wash up. When he finally changed into comfortable loungewear and walked out, he saw Xie Zheng, Tang Xun, and Rick sitting on the sofa, engaged in a harmonious conversation.

Seeing Fang Ziyang emerge in his casual and relaxed attire, with no signs of discomfort about being in a stranger’s home, Tang Xun’s previous worries dissipated, and he smiled with relief.

“Ziyang, originally I was worried that you wouldn’t be comfortable staying at Boss’s place, but it seems like you really like it here. That puts my mind at ease.”

Fang Ziyang felt like he had been struck by lightning at those words.

He hurried over, his voice filled with horror, “Brother, what do you mean by that?”

Tang Xun was taken aback by his brother’s emotional outburst.

He paused for a moment before smiling again, “You don’t have to be so agitated. I’ve agreed to you staying with Boss. Now just listen to Boss’s instructions. I’m often busy in the laboratory and don’t have time to take care of you. With Xie Zheng looking after you, I feel more at ease…”

“Yes, my dear Yangyang, since you’re studying computer science, Xie Zheng is also an expert in this field. If you have any difficult homework during your vacation, Xie Zheng can assist you. Now that Xie Zheng doesn’t have to take care of the Xie Group anymore, he has plenty of time.”

Rick enthusiastically chimed in, completely agreeing. Fang Ziyang was just a third wheel, so it was better to leave him with Xie Zheng. It was a win-win situation!

Xie Zheng quickly straightened his posture and solemnly assured, “Tang Xun, rest assured, I will take good care of your brother. You can focus on your work in the lab.”

“Good, with Boss here, I can feel at ease.”

Tang Xun felt deeply touched and relieved.

Fang Ziyang felt like crying. “Brother, I don’t think this is a good idea! How can I live at Boss Xie’s place? He’s the only one living there, and it’s really inconvenient…”

Tang Xun also thought it was inconvenient, but he had been brainwashed a moment ago, and he considered his younger brother’s safety and well-being more important.

“It’s okay, Uncle Wang and Aunt Fen are still here, right? Boss is right, it’s not safe for you to live alone without a reliable maid or housekeeper by your side. I don’t often go back there either. It’s better for you to stay with boss.”

Tang Xun cared and patted his younger brother’s head, speaking with deep concern.

“Okay, let’s settle it this way, Brother. You can come and stay here on weekends, and you’ll be at school during weekdays, so it won’t be too disruptive. Besides, I don’t feel comfortable leaving you with someone else. During this time, I need to focus on developing that identity chip. I feel more at ease with you staying with Xie Zheng…”

Fang Ziyang: Brother, won’t your conscience ache after selling your own brother like this?

Taking a deep breath, Fang Ziyang nodded with a weary heart. “Alright, Brother, I can stay here, but I have one request.”

“What request?”

“It’s not a big deal. I’m already an adult, and I have my own social circle, so you can’t let Boss Xie impose restrictions on me and control me too tightly.”

Fang Ziyang firmly made his request, still remembering how Xie Zheng used to require him to report before going to sleep. It was etched in his memory.

Xie Zheng pursed his lips upon hearing that.

Did he feel a hint of disdain from the young man? But how was that possible? Wasn’t the young man madly in love with him? Oh, right, he seemed to have forgotten that the young man didn’t know about his identity… So, was the young man trying to maintain his innocence and avoid suspicion?

Suddenly, a certain someone became excited once again.

Seeing this, Rick, who had been secretly observing their expressions, seemed to have discovered some major gossip and couldn’t help but smirk. Getting rid of two third wheels at once was truly perfect!

The two men were silently engaged in their own inner dramas…

Fang Ziyang didn’t notice, but once the living arrangements were settled, his attention was drawn to the identity chip that Tang Xun mentioned.

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Xie Zheng’s gentleness and cleanliness, hidden beneath his cold appearance, held a tremendous attraction for someone like Fang Ziyang, who had experienced so much coldness.

However, no matter how strong this natural attraction was, his rationality remained clear.

He would rather give up on momentary greed and avoid a future where Xie Zheng discovered his dark side and came to dislike him. It was better to let Xie Zheng remain as Brother Xie.

He tried to suppress the unusual feelings in his heart.

Fang Ziyang felt that he should do something to prevent Xie Zheng’s favorable impression of him from changing. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be good if things became irreparable.

He took a deep breath.

Putting on a smile, he pretended to remember something and asked, “By the way, Brother Xie, did you find any clues about the person I asked you to help find?”

Since Xie Zheng misunderstood his supposed crush on him, he wanted to gently remind and explain it. Besides, Xie Zheng had indeed spent a considerable amount of time looking for the owner of the ring. Fang Ziyang hadn’t paid attention to it earlier due to his busy schedule, so it was a good opportunity to ask.

When this question was brought up, Xie Zheng’s hand, which had been rubbing Fang Ziyang’s head, paused for a moment. Then, his already cheerful mood improved even more, and the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curl up.

“We’re still searching. It’s not easy to find. Why? Are you so infatuated with that person that you can’t wait for even a moment?”

Indeed, the young man seemed to be madly in love. He was so anxious.

The joyful aura emanating from the perpetual virgin couldn’t be hidden anymore.

Fang Ziyang felt a bit perplexed by the slightly pinkish atmosphere.

According to reason, when Xie Zheng heard him mention another man, he shouldn’t furrow his brows or be slightly annoyed, right? Then Fang Ziyang could take the opportunity to explain that he had only ever had a crush on one person from start to finish and that Xie Zheng’s assumption of him having a crush on him was purely a misunderstanding.

Why did Xie Zheng seem happy at this moment? This development didn’t seem quite normal based on Xie Zheng’s worldview.

Fang Ziyang felt that something was off but couldn’t grasp where the problem lay.

So, he could only pretend to be embarrassed and blush, continuing, “Brother Xie! It’s not that I can’t wait. I was just casually asking. Brother Xie, you’re so capable, and you’ve been searching for so long without any news. I was curious if something happened.”

“If we delay for another day, it means there’s less hope. What if we find the person, but he’s already married or in a relationship? What should I do then?”

“It’s impossible to control matters of the heart. What if I can’t control myself and end up ruining someone else’s relationship? I feel that if I act impulsively, I might really do something like that, and that wouldn’t be good… Right, Brother Xie?”

Fang Ziyang tried to display a pitiful and melancholic expression, reminiscent of a naive and innocent green tea character.

He had gone all out, even saying such words that destroyed his own principles and image. He couldn’t believe that Xie Zheng, with his rigid and upright character, could still have a favorable impression of him.

But the reality proved otherwise.

He was too naive in his thinking, and he had misunderstood Xie Zheng!

Upon hearing Fang Ziyang’s words, Xie Zheng not only didn’t show disgust, but his entire being exuded an overwhelming sense of joy, infecting the surrounding air with a sweet and sticky atmosphere.

An indescribable fervent emotion spread from the depths of his heart.

Xie Zheng felt his heart beating a bit faster.

… He didn’t expect that the young man’s love for him had reached such a point. For him, the young man was willing to break through principles and entertain absurd thoughts of destroying someone else’s relationship just to be with him.

Although it was improper, this level of affection was incredibly intense and persistent.

Xie Zheng’s ears grew hot, and his voice and gaze became even softer.

“That won’t happen. Don’t worry, Brother Xie guarantees it.”

Fang Ziyang:…

Wasn’t this situation a bit too strange?!

Fang Ziyang’s survival instinct skyrocketed.

“Brother Xie, why are you being so nice to me? I actually had thoughts of destroying someone else’s relationship, and I’m so terrible. Why are you comforting me? Although you have a good relationship with my brother, you don’t have to compromise your principles to protect me. By indulging me like this, what if I really do something bad?”

Is this really the Xie Zheng he knew?

He just said that he wanted to ruin someone else’s relationship, that he would become a despised homewrecker. Yet Xie Zheng didn’t reprimand him; instead, he appeared incredibly understanding.

In fact, at this moment, Xie Zheng not only tolerated Fang Ziyang’s words but also felt his heart soften even more upon hearing them.

“Since you can say such things now, it means you won’t actually do them. Besides, this won’t happen. Don’t worry, Brother Xie has a keen eye for people, and that person you like must be single and interested in you too.”

What a straightforward and sensitive young man, always thinking for his sake.

So, those people who had spread rumors and said bad things about the young man before were a group of people without insight, full of malice.

Xie Zheng consoled him with confidence, “Furthermore, it’s a great thing to acknowledge one’s mistakes and make improvements. Now that you realize your thoughts were wrong, it’s good to make a change. You’re not a bad person at all.”

Fang Ziyang:…

Driver: Boss, aren’t you being hypocritical?

“Brother Xie, you’re so good to me. I… I’m really touched.”

Fang Ziyang was at a loss for words.

Xie Zheng’s lips curled up, satisfied with the praise. He didn’t sense the irony behind it at all.

Fang Ziyang:…

I completely surrender!

I really can’t understand how Xie Zheng’s mind works.

From that point on, Fang Ziyang remained silent. He was afraid that the more he spoke, the worse it would get. If he couldn’t explain his intentions clearly and only made Xie Zheng misunderstand even more, it would truly be a living hell.

It seemed that he needed to find another way to make Xie Zheng dispel his favorable impression. Moreover, he needed to do it quickly and decisively.

The current development with Xie Zheng was making him extremely anxious.

Fang Ziyang felt deeply frustrated.

In contrast to his frustration, Xie Zheng radiated a joyful hormone, displaying his happy emotions.

The atmosphere inside the car was a stark contrast.

Fortunately, there was no traffic congestion on the road today, and the driver was driving at a fast speed. They soon arrived at the place where Fang Ziyang would be staying, and he could finally get out of the car to breathe.

But as soon as he got out of the car…

Fang Ziyang stared at the unfamiliar house in front of him, which was low-key luxurious, resembling a European manor, and once again felt perplexed.

“Brother Xie, this… this doesn’t seem to be the house I requested, right?”

Regarding the matter of moving to Beijing, he had entrusted his brother to handle it because he didn’t have time. Tang Xun initially wanted him to live together, but he wasn’t an actual 18-year-old youth who still enjoyed having his own private space. So, in the end, Fang Ziyang decided to buy a small villa to live in alone, just like he had in the past.

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But the house in front of him… This definitely wasn’t what he had asked for.

Fang Ziyang suddenly had a bad feeling and quickly turned to look at Xie Zheng, raising his voice, “Brother Xie, this isn’t your house, is it?!”

“Mmm, this is my house.”

Xie Zheng’s stern face broke into a smile, and he ruffled Fang Ziyang’s black hair.

“You living alone is not safe at all. Your brother often stays in the laboratory, and it’s inconvenient for him with Rick there. So, after discussing with your brother, it’s better for you to live with me. My house is spacious, in a good location, and the housekeepers and staff have been with us for many years, so you can feel at ease.”

“With me watching over you, you won’t have to deal with all those malicious people anymore, and it will be more convenient.”

Convenient?

How was it convenient for a single man?

He liked men, after all!

Fang Ziyang took a deep breath, desperately trying to survive.

“Brother Xie, I think I can be self-sufficient. Besides, I’ll be living in the school dormitory when classes start. If you’re really concerned about me, I can stay at my brother’s place on weekends. His house is actually quite spacious.”

Moreover, even if he couldn’t stay at his brother’s place, it wasn’t appropriate for him to move in with Xie Zheng!

He and Xie Zheng were just friends, like older and younger brothers, without any direct relationship. What right did he have to live in someone else’s house when they were not related?

Besides, his sexual orientation was towards men. Living under the same roof as a single man… he wasn’t afraid of what Xie Zheng might do to him; he was more concerned about what he might do to Xie Zheng… After all, seeing a hormonally charged man in front of him every day, being so gentle towards him, was truly challenging. What if he couldn’t resist and did something terrible to this pure and lofty flower? It would be too sinful.

Fang Ziyang’s eyes were filled with pleading as he said, “Brother Xie, I really want to live alone…”

Xie Zheng was softened by the pleading gaze.

But softening was just a fleeting moment. Considering Fang Ziyang’s personal safety, he had to be firm.

Nowadays, it’s not safe for girls to live alone, and boys are no less daring, especially when it comes to the irresistible attractiveness that young men have towards themselves.

If it hadn’t been for Li Xiao’s upright character in Jiang City, if it had been someone with a slightly ulterior motive, Fang Ziyang would have been taken home by that young man without any hesitation, and who knows what could have happened!

“No, I’ve already talked to your brother about it. This isn’t a matter of being willful; it’s about being responsible for you.”

Xie Zheng refused firmly.

Fang Ziyang: Why does that statement sound off in every way… Why does Xie Zheng feel responsible for him?

“Brother Xie, I’m already eighteen; I don’t need a guardian anymore. And it’s really too much trouble for you.”

Fang Ziyang took a deep breath, emphasizing his point.

Xie Zheng fell silent, his lips pressed together.

After a moment, Xie Zheng spoke deeply, “Your brother and I are good friends. Taking care of a good friend’s little brother is only natural.”

Fang Ziyang:…

Taking care of a good friend’s little brother to the extent of taking him home—is that natural?

Fang Ziyang couldn’t bear it any longer. “Did my brother agree to this?”

Xie Zheng is someone with a warped mind; his brother couldn’t possibly be oblivious to his concerns!

But as soon as he said that, a gleam sparked in Xie Zheng’s eyes.

“I will convince your brother!”

The perennial bachelor suddenly displayed his ability to misinterpret and misconstrue, lighting up this dazzling skill.

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The Hidden Boss of New World Technology is Xie Zheng!

Xie Zheng is the mysterious boss of New World Technology!

How is this possible!

Old Lady Zhou and the shareholders were left in a state of disbelief for a solid ten minutes after seeing the interaction on Weibo.

They couldn’t wrap their heads around this fact.

While they could accept the notion that Xie Zheng had planned to leave the Xie family long ago, and that he had been “diligently” emptying out Xie Group over the years, leaving behind a few massive bombs before departing, those losses were within the realm of their acceptance.

Though the losses were significant, they could grit their teeth and weather the storm.

But the appearance of New World Technology hit them like a nuclear bomb, shattering them completely.

In recent years, who hadn’t heard of the company New World Technology in the domestic market?

Ever since its emergence, it had been a dominant force in the tech industry.

While the company had a limited number of products and relatively few R&D projects, every product they released was a high-quality masterpiece. The customer experience was exceptional, and nearly 90% of those who had purchased New World Technology products had given them rave reviews.

Their team’s research and development capabilities are undoubtedly exceptional. In addition to Tang Xun, the renowned scientific genius, the other core technical staff are also well-known figures in the industry.

These individuals are the guarantee of product quality.

In just a few years, New World Technology has firmly established itself in the tech industry, starting as a newly registered small company. Especially after the “Dreamscape Virus Incident,” when major tech network companies were at a loss, the introduction of their new antivirus software completely propelled the name of New World Technology to fame.

Not only did they make a significant impact on the general public, but they also caused a seismic shift in the tech network world.

There is no doubt that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, New World Technology will undoubtedly become a prominent presence in the industry. What kind of interests and business empire lie behind it can be easily imagined.

Even though Old Lady Zhou was bursting with confidence after securing the cooperation of Yan Tong, she did not dare to arrogantly believe that she could casually confront New World Technology.

Let’s not forget that the virus from Dreamscape software, which the mysterious tycoon created, had been solved by New World Technology. It’s hard to determine who was more powerful, but it’s highly likely that they were evenly matched.

So… Xie Zheng is actually the boss behind New World Technology? This is simply a huge joke played on them by fate!

Old Lady Zhou stood in place with a gloomy expression.

And the shareholders deeply regretted their choices.

How could they have been so blinded and fallen for the instigation and temptation of the second branch of the Xie family? Hadn’t they seen enough of Xie Zheng’s methods? How could they dare to go against him? They should have followed his lead, knowing that Xie Zheng had something up his sleeve.

If Xie Zheng were a coward, how could he have survived under the pressure from the second branch? Didn’t they realize that almost everyone with talent from the first branch of the Xie family had died out?

Given the relentless hatred between the two branches, what gave them the audacity to believe that Xie Zheng would quietly endure for the sake of the family’s honor and tirelessly manage Xie Group, nourishing his enemies?

In the meeting room of Xie Group, the atmosphere was suffocating, as if everyone was dead.

However, compared to the oppressive anger and fury of Old Lady Zhou, the online response to Xie Zheng’s revelation as the boss of New World Technology was much more positive.

The public had always had a favorable impression and evaluation of Xie Zheng. Whether it was his appearance or his work capabilities, he had won the admiration of many. The only complaint about Xie Zheng was that people felt he was too much of a pushover.

In this era of rampant gossip, how could the dark secrets of the Xie family remain hidden?

Especially when news broke out about Xie Zheng adopting a child nine years younger than himself, it caused an outcry among netizens, who sympathized and empathized with him. It was no longer a matter of melodrama but an extreme case!

Now that Xie Zheng had “finally” broken free from the Xie family, most netizens celebrated.

With the revelation that Xie Zheng was the mastermind behind New World Technology, no one was naive enough to believe that Xie Zheng hadn’t outsmarted the second branch of the Xie family.

“Damn! Our entire dorm room is in shock! Handsome guy, I always thought you were a big softie, but who knew you were a cunning fox in disguise!”

“Is this what they call ‘bright schemes and dark plans’? I wonder how those idiots are feeling right now. Handsome guy, you’re such a devious person… But I like it!”

“It’s not just a dark plan; it should be a case of sleeping on a pillow made of swords. Who knows that when I heard that my handsome guy had adopted a child nine years younger than himself, I literally fainted in the bathroom. So heart-wrenching… sob…”

“Handsome guy truly lives up to his name. Even if he doesn’t inherit the family business, he can still make a name for himself. Speaking of which, New World Technology is now under our handsome guy’s absolute control, right? I really don’t want to see any more melodramatic power struggles in family conglomerates…”

“I never thought that the mysterious boss of New World Technology would turn out to be my handsome guy. Ahhhh! HK-L9 antivirus software is truly amazing!”

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“So, the benefactor mentioned by Tang Xun is my handsome guy? Hahaha! Handsome guy, you’re the king of picking up the pieces. You’ve revealed your true identity, and you’re going to make others envy you so much… hahaha…”

The netizens were overjoyed, celebrating Xie Zheng’s departure from Xie Group.

At the same time, the reputation of New World Technology soared once again. No one would think of them as a weak dark horse company anymore, as long as Xie Zheng was there, New World Technology was like a second Xie Group.

…

It was during this jubilant time that Fang Ziyang returned to Beijing.

Yes, he returned to Beijing.

Qing University, where he was about to enroll, was located in Beijing. The headquarters of New World Technology was also in Beijing, and Xie Zheng, Tang Xun, and Rick were all based there. With the presence of the Zhao and Zhou families in Dongsheng Pharmaceutical in Jiang City, he decided to move to Beijing to live and study while managing Dongsheng Pharmaceutical remotely.

However, on his way back to Beijing, he spent a few days in Jiang City to make arrangements for Grandpa Li and Ming Bai before leaving with peace of mind.

Originally, Xie Zheng planned to fly over and pick him up directly, but Fang Ziyang vehemently rejected the idea. However, he couldn’t refuse Xie Zheng coming to the airport to pick him up.

So, with a sense of helplessness, as soon as Fang Ziyang got off the plane, he saw the one person he least wanted to see right now. In his ideal scenario, he would have turned around and run away, but reality forced him to put on a smile and greet him.

“Brother Xie…”

Fang Ziyang smiled on the surface, but inside, he felt like he was walking into an execution ground.

Before, when he thought Xie Zheng believed he had a crush on him, it was effortless for him to act cute and clever. But now that he knew, he was afraid that if he overdid it, Xie Zheng’s misunderstanding would escalate! However, it was futile for him to maintain this one-sided distance.

Xie Zheng never received the signal of his distancing. When he saw Fang Ziyang, he immediately smiled, instantly feeling extremely happy. He thought that the young man was also looking forward to seeing him, and all the frustration that had built up during their time apart disappeared completely.

With a joyful aura, Xie Zheng patted the seat next to him and said, “Get in the car quickly.”

The perpetual virgin’s smile was incredibly gentle.

Previously, Fang Ziyang didn’t think much of it, but now, facing Xie Zheng’s attitude, he felt a bit uncomfortable and anxious. However, he had to sit in the car with a brave face.

Fang Ziyang casually placed his backpack on the middle seat, creating a safe distance between them.

He forced a dry smile and said, “Brother Xie, didn’t we agree that the driver would come to pick me up? Why did you come again? It’s such a waste of your time. What about my brother? He should be out of the lab by now, right? I’ve seen the news about you guys online…”

“Your brother is resting at home. Tang Xun has been working hard on his experiments recently, while I have more free time. It won’t delay me.”

Xie Zheng replied with a good mood.

He casually reached for the obstructing backpack on the seat and planned to move it aside, intending to sit closer and observe Fang Ziyang. He felt that the young man seemed a bit thinner.

And so…

In less than a minute of transformation, the backpack was taken away just like that.

Then, as a matter of course, Xie Zheng squeezed himself next to the young man he had been thinking about, and his hand contentedly rubbed through the tantalizing black hair.

“Didn’t I tell you? Don’t be so polite with Brother Xie. Your brother and I are good friends. I’m just here to pick you up, no need to be so surprised…”

The scent of masculine hormones suddenly surrounded him, enveloping his entire being.

A gentle voice that contradicted his cold exterior.

The warm atmosphere he used to find comforting now felt filled with endless ambiguity!

Fang Ziyang couldn’t help but blush.

Although he knew that a relationship between him and Xie Zheng was impossible, he didn’t want to consider matters of the heart until he had completed his revenge. However, being treated so tenderly by the usually calm Xie Zheng, it was impossible for him not to feel a slight touch in his heart.

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