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Zhao Jingyu’s shout was truly earth-shattering.

As the center of attention, the private room where Fang Ziyang was located caused the surrounding private rooms to open their doors almost instantly. A group of elite bosses and their excited secretaries eagerly gathered around, their eyes filled with gossip.

The gossip about the Xie family in Jing City was indeed a big news.

As one of the largest families in China, the position of the Xie family was not well understood by ordinary people, but it was widely known among the upper class.

Families like the Fangs, who might be considered prestigious by ordinary standards, were nothing more than nouveau riche in the eyes of the upper echelons.

On the other hand, the Xie family was a true aristocratic family, with members involved in both the business and political realms. Their influence was intricate and far-reaching, making them a top-tier presence even in high society.

However, the Xie family placed great emphasis on their family reputation. Regardless of what was happening behind the scenes, every member of the Xie family presented themselves as a perfect and outstanding individual. Gossip about the Xie family was rarely heard.

So far, the biggest gossip about the Xie family was probably the fact that the current family head, Xie Zheng, was an only child.

Therefore, when people in the surrounding private rooms heard Zhao Jingyu shout about Xie Wenxu’s affair and subsequent beating, they were all shocked and interested. The scandals and anecdotes of the Xie family were rarely heard of in the circle, and witnessing such an event live was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Fang Ziyang was also taken aback by the commotion.

Although today’s scene was intentionally planned, using the provocation of Yan Tong to expose Xie Wenxu’s true colors and break his gentle and affectionate image in public, the goal was to gain the upper hand in terminating the engagement and avoid falling into the same despised situation as in their past lives.

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But he didn’t intend to make a big scene. The affair of Xie Wenxu could be publicized, but the matter of him wanting to sleep with Xie Zheng couldn’t be spread around randomly!

Ah, no, that’s not right. He didn’t want to sleep with Xie Zheng at all.

It was all nonsense before, just him scaring Xie Zheng with false words. He had no interest in sleeping with Xie Zheng, an old man who was serious, rigid, and had no sense of romance.

He still wanted to find the father of his child!

In this second chance at life, before completing his revenge and securing his place in the world, he didn’t want to get involved in matters of the heart.

Fang Ziyang had a feeling that Zhao Jingyu was a bit unreliable, but he didn’t expect him to be capable of saying anything. Feeling helpless, Fang Ziyang could only signal Zhao Jingyu with his eyes, urging him to throw out the prepared photos and quickly divert attention.

“Jingyu, show him the photos.”

After giving Xie Wenxu a few hard slaps and delivering a final blow below the belt while getting up, Fang Ziyang stopped the beating and regained his composure.

He felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

He had wanted to beat up Xie Wenxu, that bastard, for a long time. He had waited for this opportunity for two entire lifetimes. The pain that this person had caused him in his previous life was something he remembered every single moment.

In the beginning, Xie Wenxu had been so heartless and calculating, molding himself into a pitiful figure deserving of everyone’s sympathy. In this lifetime, Fang Ziyang was determined to completely expose this person’s true face and not let him play the innocent after committing such actions!

After Zhao Jingyu finished shouting, he seemed to realize that he had misspoken in the heat of the moment.

So, with great tacit understanding, he quickly shut his mouth and threw out the photos that Fang Ziyang had given him earlier.

The photos showed scenes of Xie Wenxu and Yan Tong together. Although there weren’t any explicit actions captured, the ambiguous gaze and gestures were enough for anyone with common sense to see that something was fishy.

Whether they could be used as evidence didn’t really matter. But with these photos, the suspicion of Xie Wenxu cheating was confirmed.

In the past, Xie Wenxu had strategically positioned himself on a moral high ground, and now Fang Ziyang was using the same tactic to take control of the narrative.

“Xie Wenxu, if you truly don’t love me anymore, we can discuss breaking off the engagement amicably. Let’s part ways on good terms. After all, it’s just an engagement, and we don’t even need to involve the Civil Affairs Bureau. But now, you’re cheating on me behind my back. What do you take me for? Your pet?”

“I initially didn’t believe these photos when I received them, but how do you explain them now? Did you draw your sword to help an injustice? Or are you so kind and compassionate that you would abandon your fiancé, who is being criticized and trending online, to help a stranger? You truly have a broad mind and love for the world, don’t you…”

“No wonder you haven’t been in contact with me much lately. After the incident with the video came out, you didn’t come to my aid as you claimed. You didn’t even bother to visit me. You said you were on a business trip out of town. I must have been crazy to believe your lies!”

Fang Ziyang mocked and accused without fear, shamelessly revealing the truth.

After speaking, he looked towards Yan Tong, who was sitting next to him, wearing a face filled with panic and innocence, and smirked.

“Yan Tong, don’t give me any nonsense about you and my fiancé being just friends or coincidental encounters. There are many places in these photos that your financial capacity can’t afford!”

“I didn’t know you had such ability. My longtime friends betrayed me because of you, my own brother turned against me because of you, and my fiancé has changed completely because of you. Tell me, are we really incompatible?”

The words caused varied expressions among the people around them.

Yan Tong stood in place with red eyes, trembling from the humiliation. “…”

He felt a mixture of anger and shame, along with deep resentment.

Since transmigrating, he did have a bit of a carefree attitude and enjoyed the attention from outstanding men around him. But that didn’t mean he had no sense of shame. At this moment, Fang Ziyang’s words felt like stripping him naked in public, incredibly embarrassing.

Moreover, he didn’t even like Xie Wenxu, let alone Fang Qianhao and Xu Jiaqing. They all had one-sided affection for him, but he considered them as backup options, maintaining a certain level of ambiguity while keeping a distance.

After all, these people, although outstanding and from affluent backgrounds, were too young. They were impulsive and full of youthful enthusiasm, and being together would inevitably lead to many conflicts and problems.

He preferred someone mature, stable, caring, and with more common interests.

But…

He didn’t expect Fang Ziyang to expose him like this in front of everyone, without any consideration for his face!

Even though Fang Ziyang’s words were mostly speculative and lacked substantial evidence, once they spread, the impact on him would be enormous. After all, gossip is just for amusement, and who cares about the truth? Just like before, when Fang Ziyang was criticized, who really paid attention to the many doubts?

If Yan Tong used to merely dislike Fang Ziyang, now he truly hated him.

When he was reading the book, he already disliked Fang Ziyang’s way of doing things. Not only was he dominant in business, but he also had a thorny and fiery nature when it came to relationships.

Although the plot in the book was very satisfying, he felt that the protagonist, Fang Ziyang, was too heartless towards supporting characters like Xie Wenxu.

Xie Wenxu and the other supporting characters were so good to him, so affectionate, but just because of what he considered trivial matters, Fang Ziyang heartlessly broke off the engagement and rejected them, leaving the supporting characters heartbroken.

Although he didn’t finish reading the book before transmigrating, he had read most of it. Before transmigrating, he even saw that Fang Ziyang had an illegitimate child of unknown origin!

He felt so angry. Fang Ziyang’s private life was so chaotic, yet he had the audacity to accuse Xie Wenxu and others of wronging him. It was truly laughable…

Originally, he had only intended to rescue Xie Wenxu and the other supporting characters from their miserable fates and help them escape from the clutches of the despicable two-faced protagonist, Fang Ziyang. But now, he had to change his strategy!

He wanted to snatch away all the people who liked Fang Ziyang. He wanted to expose Fang Ziyang’s true face!

Fang Ziyang was simply unworthy of being the protagonist!

…

Yan Tong’s eyes turned red as he stared at Fang Ziyang with anger and resentment.

Coupled with his outstanding and pure appearance, he looked like someone who had been bullied but remained resilient and strong.

“Fang Ziyang, I understand that you hate me and resent me because of the viral video incident. I can understand and I don’t blame you. But it’s outrageous for you to spout lies like this. Based on these vague photos, you resort to violence and defame me. You told me to find the police quickly when something happened. Can I now accuse you of defamation?”

Yan Tong wasn’t stupid. Even if something did happen between him and Xie Wenxu, he couldn’t admit it under these circumstances without solid evidence.

Moreover, he and Xie Wenxu were still in the ambiguous stage. Regardless of how Xie Wenxu felt about him, he only saw Xie Wenxu as a friend with favorable feelings. Nothing significant had happened between them yet, so he couldn’t let others label them as something they weren’t.

Furthermore, he couldn’t bear to see Xie Wenxu, such a gentle and outstanding supporting character, being hurt by Fang Ziyang again!

Yan Tong’s voice and expression were filled with confidence and determination, showing no signs of guilt or pretense.

If Fang Ziyang didn’t understand the true nature of the other person and didn’t know what kind of person he was, he might have believed that the other person was truly innocent.

However, after the lessons learned in his previous life, he knew Yan Tong too well.

Yan Tong, he’s the type of person who considers himself virtuous and saintly, but in reality, he’s selfish and capable of manipulating others.

Regarding the book that featured him as the main character, Fang Ziyang didn’t know its specific contents. However, based on the golden book he saw and the inexplicable things Yan Tong said to him in the previous life, he could be certain that Yan Tong’s values were problematic.

He remembered what Yan Tong said when he came to see him before he died in the previous life.

Oh, it went like this…

“[Fang Ziyang, the outcome you’ve reached today is your own doing. If it wasn’t for your relentless actions against me, I would have just wanted to peacefully coexist, unrelated to each other. But you always opposed me, and I couldn’t bear it anymore.]”

“[Xie Wenxu loves you so much, and yet you betrayed him and shamelessly cheated on him, it’s truly outrageous.]”

“And your father, brother, and uncle who loved you so much, how did you treat them? Stealing company secrets, selling shares to rival companies, constantly playing dirty tricks behind their backs… Fang Ziyang, you have no conscience.”

Those accusations were still vivid in his mind.

After reading that golden book, he really couldn’t understand how Yan Tong could say such things. He didn’t believe that Yan Tong truly had no knowledge or suspicion of what Xie Wenxu, Fang Yan Dong, and the others did to him in private.

In the end, it was just the victors writing history.

As more and more people gathered around, Fang Ziyang, instead of getting angry, laughed sarcastically and spoke sharply,

“Do you think I’m slandering you? You know it deep down. If you feel wronged, go ahead and sue me. Why are you wasting your breath here? If you really think so, show it with your actions. I admire that.”

“And you say there’s nothing between you and my fiancé? The moment he thought I bullied you, he immediately jumpedout. I hit him, and you’re in such a hurry to step in. Do you all think everyone else is a fool except for you?”

Although his words weren’t pleasant, the reasoning behind them was correct.

If it’s not a big deal, why are you so eager to jump in?

The subtle gazes from everyone towards Yan Tong made him blush with a mix of embarrassment and anger. People who come to the Crown Club have seen it all, so what kind of person haven’t they encountered? Yan Tong’s innocent appearance may be deceptive, but it couldn’t completely influence others’ speculations. After all, not everyone in the world is ruled by love.

Unable to come up with a rebuttal at the moment, Yan Tong could only express his anger, “Fang Ziyang, you’ve gone too far!”

Yan Tong’s character was ultimately that of a pure and innocent white lotus. He relied on others to handle conflicts while he enjoyed the benefits. He wasn’t skilled at arguments like this.

But now, the two people he could rely on were one lying on the ground, still catching his breath while covering himself, and the other being held back by the prepared Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu. He had to rely on himself, but he couldn’t handle it.

No wonder these people always liked to beat him down to dust and then come forward to talk when he was in a pathetic state. The feeling of standing on the moral high ground and rendering the enemy speechless was indeed addictive.

“I’ve gone too far? You dared to seduce my fiancé. I already gave you face by not stripping you naked and throwing you onto the street. How come you have the audacity to act but won’t allow me to speak? Now shamelessness can be done so openly?!”

Fang Ziyang raised his hand to adjust his sleeve and wore a smile resembling a poppy flower.

“Yan Tong, instead of being jealous and arguing with me, why don’t you think about what to do with those netizens who I’m suing because of you? I believe with the abilities of my legal team, the court hearing will take place within a few days. The outcome of the case… well, you all have said that I’m an excessive person.”

Yan Tong’s face turned pale in an instant as he suddenly realized something.

If those netizens really encountered trouble, regardless of whether he instigated it or not, he wouldn’t be able to escape the connection. In the future, if he encountered any problems, who would dare to stand up for him and speak on his behalf! This was like cutting off the branch he was sitting on!

Fang Ziyang glanced lightly at him with a smile and didn’t say anything more. Instead, he raised his chin towards Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu, saying, “Let’s go.”

After speaking, the three of them left.

Yan Tong stood still, trembling with anger.

How dare Fang Ziyang, how dare he… Is this person insane?!

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Fang Ziyang and Xie Wenxu’s sudden abnormal behavior was too obvious.

Although Wang Jiaojiao had a spoiled temper, she wasn’t stupid, and she had a special understanding of her long-standing opponent.

Fang Ziyang’s current actions reminded her of the past scenes when she tried to get close to Xie Wenxu. Every time Fang Ziyang saw her, he would have this guarded expression, but now it was clear that he was not guarding against her.

Xie Wenxu’s gaze was also particularly off…

In an instant, a conjecture flashed through Wang Jiaojiao’s mind, and she followed the gaze of the two individuals towards the door.

At the entrance of the private room, two people were standing. One was dressed in luxurious and rugged attire, while the other had a relatively ordinary appearance but was incredibly pure and beautiful. They were none other than Fang Qianhao and Yan Tong, whom everyone knew.

Fang Qianhao was the young master of the Fang family, so people in their social circle naturally recognized him.

As for the familiarity with Yan Tong, it was because of Fang Ziyang’s bullying video that went viral and attracted the attention of netizens nationwide. Since it involved Fang Ziyang, people in their social circle couldn’t resist taking a look.

It had to be said that although Yan Tong came from a humble background, he was truly good-looking. He wasn’t the type that was particularly stunning, but he exuded a pure and comfortable aura.

With fair and tender skin, starry eyes, a refined nose, and small delicate lips.

If it came down to looks alone, he definitely couldn’t surpass Fang Ziyang. However, Yan Tong’s pure temperament was truly unique.

Even Fang Ziyang had to admit that if they were put side by side, Yan Tong was the one who would attract men more. His innocent and pure, refreshing and ethereal qualities easily evoked a protective instinct in men.

Although Fang Ziyang’s appearance was stunning, his flamboyant and proud temperament made it difficult for people to approach him. The flame was too scorching, beautiful from afar but untouchable.

However, Fang Ziyang didn’t care.

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Yan Tong, like a dodder plant, needed to draw nourishment from men to survive. However, his inherent arrogance would never allow him to bow down to anyone. What he needed was a soulmate who could match and accompany him in the long run, not just any man who met his criteria for a partner.

…

Fang Ziyang appeared nervous and guarded, but his emotions remained unchanged throughout.

With his current ability to control his expressions, his outward appearance was enough to deceive these young boys and girls in the private room who had not yet matured.

Wang Jiaojiao’s gaze shifted back and forth between him, Xie Wenxu, and Yan Tong, and immediately confirmed her suspicions.

The person she had always been jealous of, Fang Ziyang, seemed to have finally encountered a rival.

Wang Jiaojiao suddenly felt excited.

She was quite self-aware. It was impossible for Xie Wenxu to have any interest in her. But she still enjoyed opposing Fang Ziyang. Why should Fang Ziyang, with a similar background and appearance, be the one to win Xie Wenxu’s affection and become the fiancé of the Xie family?

Her jealousy was directed towards Fang Ziyang. Regardless of who Xie Wenxu chose in the end, as long as it wasn’t Fang Ziyang, she would be happy!

While Wang Jiaojiao was excited because she had discovered a certain “secret,” Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu got into an argument with Fang Qianhao to defend their friend.

Zhou Jun disdainfully glanced at Yan Tong, who resembled a pure white lotus both in appearance and character, and his tone was filled with anger and sarcasm as he spoke to Fang Qianhao, who had brought them along.

“Fang Qianhao, are you out of your mind or did you take the wrong medicine? How come you brought every Tom, Dick, and Harry to our gathering in the circle? Especially someone who has bitten your own little brother.”

“If those who know the story say you are broad-minded and courteous, those who don’t might think you have a deep-seated grudge against your own brother and came here deliberately to disgust people. Or maybe, could it be that you feel there is a shortage of gossip news about the prestigious families in Jiang City recently and want to contribute a brotherly feud for the enjoyment of the netizens?”

Don’t be fooled by Zhou Jun’s sunny and handsome appearance; when it came to arguing, his mouth was notorious in the industry.

Zhao Jingyu didn’t back down either. With an indescribable gaze, he scrutinized Yan Tong and echoed Zhou Jun’s words.

“Hey, Zhou Jun, don’t be so mean with your words. You’re offending too many people. Brother Fang rarely brings people along, and how can there be such good-looking cats and dogs? In my opinion, our Ziyang… seems like he’s about to have a sister-in-law.”

The tone between the two was full of sarcasm and hostility.

They perfectly embodied the definition of arrogant cannon fodder.

“… ” Yan Tong’s face immediately changed, alternating between red and white.

He didn’t expect to be humiliated right from the start like this.

If he had known, he would have anticipated being looked down upon and harassed when coming here today. These young masters and misses were not easy to get along with. But he never expected to encounter Fang Ziyang’s two loyal friends here. These two guys were typical representatives of malicious cannon fodder, with venomous mouths and arrogant temperaments.

And wherever these two were, Fang Ziyang would definitely be there too.

Sure enough, with a quick scan of the room, Yan Tong soon saw Fang Ziyang sitting on the sofa, looking alert and defensive as he glared at him.

Xie Wenxu was sitting next to him.

Yan Tong felt deeply humiliated.

However, when he saw Xie Wenxu’s intense gaze directed at him, his feelings of humiliation quickly subsided.

It didn’t matter. The more Fang Ziyang ordered people to bully him, the more Xie Wenxu would dislike him. After three years of his efforts, Fang Ziyang, who used to shine as the protagonist, had lost his dazzling aura and become an envious, brainless, and foolish person.

It was ridiculous to think that such petty tricks could harm him.

With that in mind, Yan Tong no longer felt angry.

His eyes instantly turned red, and tears welled up, biting his lip with his beautiful teeth, standing helplessly in place as if being fiercely bullied but still trying hard to remain strong.

He looked at Fang Ziyang and spoke in a humiliated and sorrowful voice, “Fang Ziyang, I’m sorry. The trending video was not intentional on my part. I… I have explained it to everyone, but no one believes me. I… I never wanted to harm you and make everyone criticize you…”

Gentle yet strong, pure and innocent.

Without saying much, he could evoke a protective instinct in any man.

This was a tactic that Yan Tong was accustomed to using, and it always worked like a charm.

Fang Ziyang was too familiar with this move.

But if Yan Tong wanted to pretend, he would play along.

Crossing his arms, Fang Ziyang showed no intention of accepting the apology. With a cold face, he remained silent, clearly displaying his refusal to accept the apology.

His usual stubbornness and bad temper.

Yan Tong felt a mix of happiness and disdain towards this. Immediately, his expression became even more sorrowful, and tears welled up in his reddened eyes as if they were about to fall.

Suddenly…

Fang Qianhao couldn’t control his temper any longer and glared angrily. He temporarily abandoned his usual etiquette and intelligence as a young master of the Fang family, transforming into a roaring emperor.

“Zhou Jun, Zhao Jingyu, watch your mouths! Xiao Tong is my guest! Moreover, this is Wang Jiaojiao’s birthday party. If I’m not mistaken, she didn’t invite you two, did she? Are you intentionally looking for trouble and seeking vengeance?”

Xie Wenxu’s face also turned cold, his gaze filled with chilling hostility.

However, due to the lack of a suitable position and with Fang Qianhao having already spoken up, he remained silent for the time being, his gaze heavy, clearly bearing a grudge and showing restraint.

Compared to the impulsive Fang Qianhao, Xie Wenxu seemed to have more sense.

But unfortunately…

Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu were not at all intimidated by their roaring and grudges, completely unafraid of offending others.

Zhao Jingyu blinked innocently, his eyes showing an innocent expression.

“Brother Fang, why are you suddenly so angry? Did we say something wrong? Isn’t Yan Tong supposed to be Ziyang’s future sister-in-law? So why did you bring him to Wang Jiaojiao’s birthday party? He’s not from our circle, is he?”

When it came to speaking nonsense and pretending to be innocent, Zhao Jingyu had quite the skill.

He completely ignored the humiliation they had directed at Yan Tong and shifted his attention to Yan Tong’s identity. With so many ambiguous relationships, it must be tiring for Yan Tong to deal with them all day long. As good people, they naturally had to help with matchmaking and make things easier for others.

Fang Qianhao was already pursuing Yan Tong, so he couldn’t go against his own thoughts and shake his head.

If he denied Zhao Jingyu’s words now, what reason would he have to continue pursuing Yan Tong in the future? Did he expect to be just friends forever? That was simply impossible!

Moreover, Zhao Jingyu’s words indirectly helped him test Yan Tong’s intentions.

With these secretive thoughts in mind, Fang Qianhao suddenly became “tongue-tied” and stood there unable to speak.

Zhou Jun took advantage of the situation and smiled ambiguously.

“Fang Qianhao, if Yan Tong isn’t our future sister-in-law, then… are you still playing the ‘secret lover’ game? But today is Wang Jiaojiao’s birthday, not our private gatherings. Isn’t it inappropriate for you to bring your lover here?”

The people in the private room immediately looked at Yan Tong with strange and intriguing gazes.

There was disdain, curiosity, and eyes full of admiration.

Here are the young masters and misses of the prominent families in Jiang City, born with inherent arrogance. The identity of a lover is a plaything that cannot be displayed openly in everyone’s eyes.

It must be said that Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu portrayed the role of malicious cannon fodders to the fullest, hitting the mark perfectly. Even Fang Ziyang felt the urge to beat up his two good friends.

But the effect was remarkable.

Not to mention Fang Qianhao, who couldn’t tolerate their volatile tempers.

Even the patient Xie Wenxu couldn’t bear it. Which man could endure seeing their beloved being publicly humiliated in such a manner? Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu’s words were beyond offensive.

“That’s enough!”

Xie Wenxu couldn’t hold back his anger and stood up.

The atmosphere in the private room became tense, and everyone turned to look at him, clearly surprised by his sudden outburst.

Fang Ziyang forced a smile and said, “Xie Wenxu, what’s the matter with you?”

Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu seemed startled as well, their arrogance suddenly extinguished. They stammered, “Xie, Brother Xie, we were just discussing Brother Fang’s little lover. Why are you so angry…”

The more they spoke, the stronger Xie Wenxu’s anger became. Yan Tong was the person he had set his sights on. What did Fang Qianhao have to do with it? The term “lover” was an insult to Yan Tong!

If these words were spread today, how would people in the circle view Xiao Tong in the future?

Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu were not people who lacked a sense of propriety. Although they were arrogant, they wouldn’t go too far. Today’s provocative behavior was undoubtedly instigated by Fang Ziyang.

These two individuals always listened to Fang Ziyang’s words, and Xiao Tong had just recently offended him.

Suddenly, he took the initiative to come to Wang Jiaojiao’s birthday party. Xie Wenxu couldn’t believe that he had received advance notice and deliberately came here to pick a fight and bully people!

Setting aside Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu, Xie Wenxu directly looked at Fang Ziyang, the main culprit. He could no longer maintain the gentle and kind image of his previous fiancé. Suppressing his anger, he said, “Ziyang, you have gone too far today.”

Fang Ziyang remained silent, and his previous docile and obedient demeanor disappeared.

He slowly stood up from the sofa, his expression blank as he stared at Xie Wenxu. His voice lacked any trace of emotion as he said, “How have I gone too far?”

“You deliberately came here today to bully him, didn’t you!”

Xie Wenxu’s voice was dark, his tone certain rather than questioning.

“And what if I did?” Fang Ziyang’s expression was indifferent, his eyes filled with coldness. “Are you questioning me on his behalf, defending him?”

This complete refusal to admit any wrongdoing only fueled Xie Wenxu’s anger further.

“Shouldn’t I question you? Fang Ziyang, when did you become so cruel? I know you were angry because of the viral video, but wasn’t that Xu Jiaqing’s doing? Xiao Tong is also a victim. You are making baseless speculations and taking out your anger on others. And now, you’ve gone so far today. Look at yourself now, do you know how ugly you are!”

This was the first time the gentle Master Xie lost his temper in front of others and spoke such reprimanding words.

Alright, I can’t pretend anymore.

“Xie Wenxu, whether I am ugly or not, I don’t know. But now I can finally be certain that you really slept with my leg! Xiao Tong, huh, calling so intimately! Damn!”

Fang Ziyang suddenly changed his face and kicked Xie Wenxu hard, knocking him down to the ground.

Then, it was as if a scorned wife who had caught her husband cheating and became furious. He knelt down on Xie Wenxu’s stomach, disregarding the onlookers, and slapped him repeatedly with both hands.

The sudden violence completely stunned everyone in the private room.

Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu took the opportunity while everyone was distracted and quietly slipped out.

Zhou Jun opened the door of the private room to allow better viewing for others.

Zhao Jingyu shouted loudly in the corridor outside the club,

“Oh my, Ziyang, please stop hitting him! Even if Xie Wenxu cheated, you can’t beat him like this. Worst case scenario, you can break off the engagement. But he is the heir of the Xie family. If you injure him, it will be a big problem. He is from the Xie family in Jing City!”

“Stop, stop! Ziyang, listen to our advice. Even if he cheated, you can’t do this. He is Xie Zheng’s son! You must be clear that you can’t harm the heir of the Xie family! Don’t cause trouble with the Xie family!”

“Ah, Ziyang, if you still can’t vent your anger, you just sleep with Xie Wenxu’s father. But please, don’t cause any casualties and ruin yourself!”

Amidst the deafening shouts, the surrounding private rooms simultaneously fell silent, and then the doors opened abruptly.

In one of the private rooms that hadn’t opened its door.

Xie Zheng’s hand holding the glass froze in mid-air…

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“…So you’re saying Xie Wenxu, that bastard, cheated on you? And his affair is with Yan Tong, that green tea bitch?”

Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu were absolutely livid, trembling with anger in their places.

They couldn’t calm their emotions at all. The shock brought by this news was immense, no less than a thunderclap in broad daylight.

Xie Wenxu was someone who cared deeply about his reputation and was skilled at concealing his flaws. Even though he had moved on to another relationship now, he wouldn’t let anyone know about his inner struggles until he figured out a way to gracefully dissolve the engagement.

Especially as the heir of the Xie family, many people were eyeing his position. In order to maintain his status, Xie Wenxu was cautious in everything he did, making sure not to reveal any weaknesses.

Just like in their past lives, even though it was the other party who betrayed first, in the end, Xie Wenxu became the pitiful one, while Fang Ziyang was labeled as a shameless cheater.

So, up until now, in everyone’s impression, Xie Wenxu was still the loving and gentle fiancé.

That’s why Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu were shocked to the point of exploding with anger because the contrast was just too great.

How could Xie Wenxu do this? He had shamelessly pursued Ziyang, appearing deeply in love and unrepentant. And now he had secretly cheated. Did he think Ziyang was just someone he could summon and dismiss at will?

“So, Ziyang, what are you planning to do?”

Taking a deep breath to suppress their anger, the two of them didn’t question how Ziyang suddenly revealed such shocking news, nor did they seek evidence to confirm if it was true. They simply asked this question to express their stance.

For their childhood friends whom they had always unconditionally believed in and supported, there was no need for further inquiry.

These two were the friends who had been there for him in his previous life, helping him behind the scenes even though he had caused trouble for them.

Even though there were so many people who treated him poorly, who betrayed him, there were still those who stood by his side.

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On the thorny road, he was not alone.

Fang Ziyang smiled, tears glistening in his eyes. However, unlike the feeling of heartbreak when facing Fang Yandong, this time it was a stirring of his heart.

“It’s okay. Since he no longer has feelings for me, let him go. He’s just a hypocritical and heartless person. There’s no need for me to hang myself over him. But I can’t be the one to propose the dissolution of the Xie family’s engagement.”

“Ziyang, what do you mean?”

“Well, as they say, when the groom lacks affection and the concubine lacks intention, why don’t we play the matchmaker?”

Fang Ziyang smiled faintly.

He pulled his two friends closer, whispered a few words to them in a low voice, and then led his two friends, whose eyes suddenly lit up, into the club.

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When Fang Ziyang and his friends found the private room where Wang Jiaojiao was, Fang Qianhao and Yan Tong hadn’t arrived yet.

Actually, tomorrow was Wang Jiaojiao’s birthday, but she was highly favored in her family. In order to make her birthday even more enjoyable, the Wang family had specially booked a private room at the Crown Club today, allowing their daughter to invite friends for an early celebration.

After all, even though the Wang family would also prepare a birthday banquet for their daughter tomorrow, according to the customs of the upper-class circle, these banquets would ultimately become social events for people in the circle, and it would be difficult for young people to truly have fun.

Although the Wang family in Jiang City’s status is on par with the Fang family, in terms of background, the Fang family can’t compare to the Wang family.

The Wang family in Jiang City is a branch that split off from the major aristocratic families in Beijing, and they have strong backing. It is because of this that Wang Jiaojiao’s birthday can have face by reserving a private room at the Crown Club.

However, Fang Qianhao and Yan Tong hadn’t arrived yet, but Xie Wenxu had arrived early.

Currently, Xie Wenxu and Yan Tong’s relationship was still in an ambiguous stage without being explicitly confessed. Xie Wenxu also had an engagement, so he couldn’t openly pursue and express his love for Yan Tong like Fang Qianhao did.

But according to the laws of the plot, any man who falls for Yan Tong inevitably becomes lovesick, even if Xie Wenxu was exceptionally outstanding. He couldn’t help but do irrational things for Yan Tong.

For example, today, upon learning that Fang Qianhao was bringing Yan Tong to attend Wang Jiaojiao’s gathering of wealthy young masters and ladies, his lovesickness struck immediately.

Worried that Yan Tong might be mistreated due to his lower status, he hastily came up with an excuse of “attending the gathering for the sake of family connections” and waited for the opportune moment to step forward and protect his true beloved.

Wang Jiaojiao was unaware of this.

She was incredibly delighted and surprised that Xie Wenxu could attend her birthday gathering, not only because of his status as the heir of the Xie family but also because she admired Xie Wenxu. This was the main reason why she was always at odds with Fang Ziyang.

Xie Wenxu’s presence greatly satisfied Wang Jiaojiao’s admiration and the sense of triumph over her rival.

So when she saw Fang Ziyang and his entourage, wearing an unattractive expression of catching an affair, coming to the private room, Wang Jiaojiao couldn’t help but display a smug expression.

She didn’t feel the slightest bit guilty or suspicious of being a homewrecker stealing someone else’s boyfriend. On the contrary, she pretended to be surprised and said provocative words.

“Oh, Fang Ziyang, you’ve caused such a big incident. Why didn’t you rest at home properly? You even came all the way here to celebrate my birthday. You’re too polite. But really, you don’t have to. You’ve had a lot going on these days, and I’m not a petty person. I won’t hold it against you…”

As Wang Jiaojiao spoke, she deliberately made an obvious display of coquettish shyness.

“Just now, Brother Wenxu explained it for you. I believe Brother Wenxu’s words. I know you didn’t intentionally embarrass me.”

She intentionally acted this way. Even though she knew Xie Wenxu couldn’t possibly like her, she took pleasure in provoking her rival to satisfy her jealousy. She was always willing to do so.

Upon hearing this, Xie Wenxu furrowed his eyebrows, clearly not liking Wang Jiaojiao’s behavior.

He couldn’t stand this brainless idiotic woman the most.

However, considering his intention to dissolve the engagement with Fang Ziyang, he didn’t stop Wang Jiaojiao’s actions. After furrowing his eyebrows, he reluctantly showed an expression that seemed helpless and admonished her.

“Wang Jiaojiao, Ziyang is my fiancé. Can you stop bullying him all the time? If you continue like this, even if your Wang family in Beijing has a connection with my Xie family, I won’t be polite anymore.”

Although he spoke in a scolding tone, Xie Wenxu’s voice wasn’t particularly severe.

Combined with his usual gentle and elegant demeanor, on the surface, it seemed like he was scolding her. But upon closer examination, something felt off, as if there was no threat at all.

As a result, Wang Jiaojiao didn’t feel the slightest bit threatened or afraid of his admonishment. On the contrary, she had an inexplicable urge to act spoiled.

And Wang Jiaojiao’s actions were quicker than her thoughts.

She couldn’t help but stick out her tongue and made a cute apologetic expression.

“I know, Brother Wenxu. I was just teasing Ziyang. I wasn’t bullying him. If he can’t handle a little teasing, how will he withstand the temptations outside? Brother Wenxu is so outstanding, don’t you all agree?”

Wang Jiaojiao acted as if she had a close relationship with Xie Wenxu.

Today, the private room was filled with people who had a close connection with Wang Jiaojiao. Naturally, they all chimed in and helped speak up for her, making Wang Jiaojiao look triumphantly at Fang Ziyang.

As if being able to provoke Fang Ziyang was the happiest thing in the world for her.

“…”

If it was the previous Fang Ziyang, he wouldn’t be able to withstand such provocation and teasing. Love always makes people lose their rationality.

However, the current Fang Ziyang had no feelings at all towards such cheap provocation.

He only felt a deep disdain and speechlessness towards his past self. He couldn’t understand how, with his high intelligence, he had been able to engage in such childish jealousy games with Wang Jiaojiao. It had no intellectual value whatsoever, it was just too foolish…

But sometimes being a little childish isn’t a bad thing; it was his advantage now.

It’s just acting, and who doesn’t know how to act?

Fang Ziyang glanced at the triumphant Wang Jiaojiao and immediately walked over to sit next to Xie Wenxu, just as he always did when feeling jealous. He displayed his ownership.

He affectionately wrapped his arms around Xie Wenxu’s arm.

“Wenxu, I missed you so much. Did my phone being turned off for these few days scare you? I’m sorry, I just wanted to handle those unpleasant matters on my own. But now everything is fine. How could I miss out on celebrating Wang Jiaojiao’s birthday when you’re here? Even though I don’t really like her, she’s somewhat related to you in a strange way. I can’t be absent, or Uncle Xie will scold me for being disrespectful…”

Fang Ziyang’s expression as he spoke was even more provocative than Wang Jiaojiao’s.

No matter how much Wang Jiaojiao pretended to be shy and close to Xie Wenxu earlier, it couldn’t compare to Fang Ziyang hugging his arm and calling Xie Zheng “Uncle Xie.”

It was clear who had a closer relationship with Xie Wenxu.

Fang Ziyang didn’t even have a trace of jealousy. It was as if he was just stating a fact to a jumping clown.

Bastard!

Wang Jiaojiao was furious, grinding her teeth.

“It’s alright. Father is reasonable and won’t blame you. Handling the trending video incident is more important. It’s fine if you didn’t come today.”

Xie Wenxu didn’t show much change, except that his indulgent smile became even gentler. He looked no different from how he used to dote on his fiancée.

However, the action of retracting his arm and handing the water to Fang Ziyang betrayed the fact that Xie Wenxu’s mood was not as happy as it appeared.

Fang Ziyang didn’t want to see Xie Wenxu get angry because of his jealousy. As an overly sensible fiance, it wasn’t easy to break off the engagement. Fang Ziyang hadn’t done anything wrong, and the Xie family wouldn’t allow this engagement to become a joke.

But now he really didn’t want to marry Fang Ziyang. The decision to get engaged was too hasty and bewitching.

A hint of impatience flickered in Xie Wenxu’s gentle eyes.

Fang Ziyang noticed it.

However, he didn’t want to expose it. Instead, he smoothly took the cup of water and withdrew his hand from around Xie Wenxu’s arm, revealing a happy smile after receiving care from the person he liked.

Then, using the corner of his eye, he imitated Wang Jiaojiao’s proud expression and showed off.

This infuriated Wang Jiaojiao once again, causing her to pinch her fingers in frustration.

Feeling dissatisfied, Wang Jiaojiao was about to speak up.

Suddenly, Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu, who had entered the private room with Fang Ziyang earlier, exclaimed, grabbing everyone’s attention.

The private room door was knocked and pushed open, revealing two figures that everyone was familiar with.

Before anyone could speak, Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu spoke with displeased expressions, “Fang Qianhao, why did you bring this guy with the surname Yan here?”

Meanwhile, Fang Ziyang immediately showed a very vigilant expression.

He then reached out and hugged Xie Wenxu’s arm again, staring at the newcomers at the door with a nervous and defensive look, as if expecting some imminent danger.

Xie Wenxu’s expression also changed, his back instinctively straightened, and his gaze fell on the innocent-looking young man at the door with an unnoticed hint of heat.

Everyone in the private room was drawn to Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu’s voices.

Only Wang Jiaojiao, consumed by anger and jealousy, had been focused on Fang Ziyang and Xie Wenxu, clearly witnessing their unusual reactions.

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He had experienced too much pain in his previous life.

After being reborn, Fang Ziyang didn’t care about anything else. He only wanted to reclaim all the regrets from the past, to return all the grievances he had suffered. As long as he could achieve his goals, he didn’t care about anything else, even if it meant becoming a bad person.

Deep down, Fang Ziyang knew that his mentality was wrong. It was filled with hatred and distrust towards the world.

But he truly couldn’t be magnanimous, couldn’t approach things with a calm mindset. He couldn’t forget the pain from his previous life.

Perhaps one day, the flames of hatred in his heart would no longer burn so intensely, and he would pursue other things. But it definitely wouldn’t be now. Healing and recovery from the wounds take time. He had just been reborn, and he couldn’t achieve a peaceful mindset yet.

Outside, the internet was still buzzing with discussions about the livestream reversal, and even the defendants named in the livestream were being summoned to the police station for questioning. The discussions were getting more intense.

But all of that was not the focus of Fang Ziyang’s attention.

Some things need time to brew. He didn’t plan to go to school for the time being and decided to rest at home for a few days to avoid the turmoil. He was prepared to go to the Crown Club, of course, with the goal of sabotaging Yan Tong’s strange actions.

Although he didn’t know Yan Tong’s intentions, it didn’t stop him from causing chaos.

…

The Crown Club was an extremely private and prestigious private club, not only highly esteemed in the upper class of Jiang City but also one of the top clubs in the entire country.

To become a member of this club, one not only needed a significant wealth but also required connections. The conditions were very stringent. Even someone like Fang Yandong had to exert a lot of effort to obtain a membership card for this club.

So, it wasn’t easy for ordinary people, let alone wealthy second-generation individuals, to enter the club.

If it was just Yan Tong alone, a normal student without money or background, he would definitely not be able to get in. The methods described in Mary Sue novels about applying as a receptionist simply didn’t exist. The service staff in truly upscale clubs were carefully selected and trained.

In the plot, Yan Tong entered the club with Fang Qianhao.

Now that the black card of the club at home had been taken by Fang Qianhao, Fang Ziyang could only think of other ways to enter because one black card could only bring in one person, and it was clear that Fang Qianhao would never acknowledge him.

As for Xie Wenxu, it was even more impossible.

At this point, Xie Wenxu’s feelings for him had turned sour, and he had fallen head over heels for Yan Tong. He was contemplating how to break off the engagement, so it was highly unlikely that he would pay any attention to Fang Ziyang.

But it didn’t matter because the Crown Club wasn’t owned by Fang Qianhao or Xie Wenxu.

Although the club’s membership and conditions were stringent, Jiang City was, after all, a quasi-first-tier major city. How few eligible noble families would there be?

As the most favored young master of the Fang family on the surface, he had quite a few friends in his circle.

Although, based on his past life’s experience, most of these friends had superficial relationships based on drinking and partying, there were a few genuine ones. Even though they didn’t firmly stand by his side in his previous life, they also didn’t actively sabotage him and quietly offered help in crucial moments.

Fang Ziyang understood this situation very well and didn’t resent these people for not standing with him.

After all, his situation in his previous life was extremely dire. Yan Tong and the people around him were formidable, and each of them had their own families and clans. Once someone stood by his side, their family would inevitably be dragged down with him.

For someone to risk helping him secretly was already a significant display of friendship.

After flipping through his contact list, Fang Ziyang quickly contacted his friends and got ready to go out, changing his clothes.

When he went out, he saw Uncle Liu and Aunt Zhang standing nervously in the corridor, their movements awkward. Upon seeing him, they had an expression as if they wanted to speak but were afraid and hesitant.

It was clear.

After the previous confrontations and the clash with Fang Yandong and his son last night, Uncle Liu and Aunt Zhang clearly developed an unknown fear and apprehension towards him. His previous words of instigation had ignited a deep-seated hesitation within them.

Fang Ziyang wasn’t in a hurry. He gave the two of them a sinister smile, didn’t say anything more, and directly left alone in his car without letting the driver accompany him.

He let Uncle Liu and Aunt Zhang continue to imagine their own fear.

Fear was good; fear made them more susceptible and obedient.

…

The Crown Club wasn’t too far from the villa area where the Fang family resided. It was also located in the city center, about a twenty-minute drive away, and Fang Ziyang arrived at the destination.

Fang Ziyang parked his car and walked to the entrance of the club, where he immediately saw two well-dressed young men standing there.

One exuded a handsome and sunny aura, while the other had a cute and lively appearance. Both were teenagers in their late teens, full of youthful energy and vitality.

Their familiar youthful faces, just as he remembered, belonged to his once best friends. They were also wealthy young masters from prominent families in Jiang City, the Zhou family and the Zhao family. They, too, enjoyed indulging in food, drink, and entertainment, and had a close relationship with him.

The difference was that the two of them were genuinely spoiled by their families, while his favor was merely an illusion.

When Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu saw him, their faces instantly lit up with surprise, and they quickly ran over.

They gave Fang Ziyang a big hug together, their voices filled with excitement.

“Ziyang, you’re here! Ah, ah, your phone has been off for the past few days. We were so worried and missed you!”

Previously, when Fang Ziyang mentioned that no one spoke up for him in the live broadcast aftermath, it wasn’t entirely true. Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu had spoken up for him, but their influence was limited and didn’t cause much of a stir, especially considering there were people intentionally trying to harm him in their circle.

Nevertheless, despite all that, Fang Ziyang was still very happy.

After two lifetimes, meeting his old friends again, waves of emotions surged in his heart, making his nose tingle with a bittersweet sensation.

His throat choked up, rendering him unable to speak.

However, Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu were still caught up in their surprise and didn’t notice his unusual state. They didn’t expect Fang Ziyang to respond either; they had so much to say to him right now.

Since Fang Ziyang posted that Weibo message about the live broadcast, his phone had been turned off, and no one could contact him.

It wasn’t until this morning that Fang Ziyang called them of his own accord, finally reconnecting with them.

Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu had been extremely anxious these past few days. Their relationship with Fang Ziyang had always been excellent, and in the eyes of others, they were practically an inseparable trio. When Fang Ziyang encountered such a major incident and they lost contact with him, it was truly frightening for them.

But fortunately, their friend came through in the end. The unexpected and spectacular turnaround in the battle was truly impressive! He took on the entire national netizens by himself, how cool is that!

Zhou Jun had a straightforward personality and punched him lightly but with force, his hearty tone filled with genuine concern.

“Damn! I almost thought you wouldn’t make it through this time, but you turned the tide by yourself. I knew with your temperament, you wouldn’t easily be taken advantage of. Well done!”

Zhao Jingyu also joined in the camaraderie, ready to openly confront and intimidate their enemies.

“Ziyang, rest assured, that despicable and shameless Xu Jiaqing dared to plot against us behind our backs. I won’t spare him. I’ve already called my uncle about this case, and no matter what connections the Xu family has, they won’t be able to rescue him again!”

“And Yan Tong, damn it, it’s so infuriating that no one can see through that green tea bitch. We used to ignore him, but from now on, we must find a way to crush him and vent our anger…”

When Fang Ziyang was being criticized, Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu had said a few words in his defense, and they were also heavily condemned by netizens, which made them equally frustrated.

As three young masters who only enjoyed eating, drinking, and having fun, the thing they couldn’t stand the most was being wronged, and their immediate response was to fight back without considering the consequences, unless it was a matter of life and death!

In the previous life, although Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu didn’t suffer as much as Fang Ziyang, they faced numerous suppressions from Yan Tong after their relationship with Fang Ziyang became known, and their lives were far from satisfactory.

That’s why when they didn’t stand with him to seek revenge against Yan Tong, Fang Ziyang wasn’t the least bit angry.

Back then, he had nothing to lose, but Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu had their families to consider, so they had to be cautious.

Seeing the determined expressions of his two friends, Fang Ziyang smiled genuinely, from the bottom of his heart.

“No need to wait for the future, let’s reclaim a little interest today. We’ve been played for three whole years, and if we don’t give something back, how can we repay their painstaking efforts?”

Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu were puzzled.

“Today, Wang Jiaojiao is hosting a gathering at the Crown Club, and my brother will bring Yan Tong along.”

Upon hearing this, the two immediately changed their expressions. “What? Your brother is actually taking Yan Tong to attend Wang Jiaojiao’s event? Has he gone crazy? Doesn’t he know that you and Wang Jiaojiao are archenemies?!”

Everyone in their circle knew that Wang Jiaojiao had never gotten along with Fang Ziyang since they were young. They always confronted each other and would never stay in the same private gathering.

For Fang Qianhao, who was Fang Ziyang’s older brother, to go and participate in an event organized by Wang Jiaojiao, wasn’t he deliberately slapping his own brother’s face?

“Not only my brother, but Xie Wenxu is also going.”

“Damn it! What are they trying to do…”

Now Zhou Jun and Zhao Jingyu were completely furious.

They could find reasons to understand Fang Qianhao’s actions, knowing that their friend and his brother didn’t have a good relationship at home. It made sense for Fang Qianhao to cause trouble by attending the event.

But Xie Wenxu’s behavior was truly bewildering.

After all, in everyone’s current impression, Xie Wenxu was very fond of Fang Ziyang. It was Xie Wenxu who had proposed the engagement between the Fang and Xie families. So why would Xie Wenxu go to Wang Jiaojiao’s gathering now? What did it mean?

“What does it mean? He’s being a messenger for someone else behind my back…”

Fang Ziyang smirked, a nonchalant smile, and had no intention of hiding the fact that he had been cheated on.

Since Xie Wenxu had gone this far, there was nothing for him to feel embarrassed about. He didn’t care about saving face now. It wasn’t as if he had been unfaithful.

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Xie Zheng doesn’t quite understand why Tang Xun is so stubborn towards Fang Ziyang.

Although he has always known that Tang Xun is a person with strong perseverance, it is precisely because of this perseverance that Tang Xun’s efficiency in work is unmatched by ordinary people. Xie Zheng discovered this talent and nurtured it, and now Tang Xun has become one of his trusted subordinates.

He has always valued Tang Xun. Years of fighting together have turned their relationship from mere boss and employee to friends and brothers, closer than the brothers in his family who covet his position as the head.

Over the years, Tang Xun has not let him down, except for one thing that worries Xie Zheng and gives him a headache.

That is Tang Xun’s attitude towards Fang Ziyang.

Not only Xie Zheng is worried, but also Rick, who has a complicated relationship with Tang Xun, is equally puzzled and concerned. It’s because Tang Xun is so good to Fang Ziyang that it seems like he is willing to die for him.

Over the years, Tang Xun has done too many things for Fang Ziyang in private.

In fact, Fang Yandong, the father of Fang Ziyang, doesn’t really dote on his youngest son as the rumors say. Every time Fang Ziyang causes trouble, his father either turns a blind eye or handles it perfunctorily. If it weren’t for Tang Xun secretly helping and protecting him, Fang Ziyang’s reputation would be more than just bad.

If it’s because of love, being infatuated, or being emotional, perhaps it could be understood.

But after observing for many years, Xie Zheng and Rick feel that it’s not like that. Tang Xun doesn’t actually like Fang Ziyang. This can be seen from Tang Xun’s lack of sadness or grief when Fang Ziyang got engaged to Xie Wenxu.

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He is just protecting him, truly just protecting him.

They have asked him why before, but Tang Xun is not willing to answer. Everyone has their own secrets, and Tang Xun is a persistent and stubborn person.

Although Xie Zheng can understand, he has a very unfavorable impression of Fang Ziyang, who constantly brings trouble to Tang Xun.

When he went to confront Fang Ziyang earlier, the main reason was not for the sake of the Xie family’s reputation, and certainly not for any “fatherly” responsibility towards his worthless son Xie Wenxu. Who cares about the idiot Xie Wenxu’s life or death?

He did it because of Tang Xun, because Tang Xun cared. That’s why he allowed the Xie family to openly support Fang Ziyang.

Despite his lack of emotional intelligence and his serious and unapproachable demeanor, he has already shown considerable tolerance towards a stranger who often causes trouble for his brother.

Xie Zheng, who used to enjoy abusing his enemies and thought it was fun to chase them to their funeral pyre, now… thinks that his previous attitude towards Fang Ziyang had no problems.

Especially after being forcefully kissed, Xie Zheng’s feelings towards Fang Ziyang have become even more complicated. He sees Fang Ziyang as a ferocious beast that brings disaster to the country and the people.

Such a vicious little beast doesn’t need Tang Xun’s protection at all!

Xie Zheng is really troubled by Tang Xun’s stubbornness.

“Tang Xun, that Fang Ziyang is very dangerous. You should stay away from him.”

Previously, when he saw Fang Ziyang, he didn’t have much of an emotional reaction. He just thought he was a good-looking but simple-minded vase. But today, when he saw him again, Xie Zheng keenly sensed an indescribable danger emanating from that child.

His intuition tells him that the other person is not some innocent little rabbit in need of protection, but a wild wolf that could attack at any moment.

However, no matter how he tries to persuade him, Tang Xun remains unmoved.

After carefully putting away the gifts that were not sent out, Tang Xun looks back at his boss, with a gentle smile that carries a hint of cunning in his sparkling eyes, shifting away from the incessant persuasive topic.

“Boss, what do you think of Fang Ziyang?”

“…,” Xie Zheng’s voice stops, his serious and stern face showing confusion, not understanding what Tang Xun means by that question.

Tang Xun is not surprised by his reaction. How could he not understand the personality of his own boss?

As a habit, Tang Xun adjusts his glasses and hangs up a smile that feels like a warm breeze.

“Boss, what do you think about marrying Fang Ziyang?”

Xie Zheng:…

Tang Xun smiles playfully, “Boss, although Ziyang had a previous engagement with Xie Wenxu, they were only engaged and had no intention of continuing. You are a righteous gentleman. Since you took advantage of him, wouldn’t it be irresponsible not to take responsibility?”

Xie Zheng:…

Xie Zheng struggles to maintain a serious expression, his ears turning red.

He is certain that this Fang Ziyang must be an enchanting and bewitching demon. To possess such skills at such a young age… it’s unacceptable!

…

Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.

Because of Fang Ziyang’s unconventional counterattack, both online and offline, things have escalated into a fierce uproar.

The next morning, when Fang Ziyang checks his WeChat and online messages again, he can’t help but break into a big smile.

The legal team that the Fang Group has invested heavily in has proven to be incredibly efficient. The police, being under the scrutiny of the entire internet, have no choice but to handle the case with caution.

Regardless of the outcome of the subsequent trial, the individuals on the list prepared by the legal team have all been summoned to the police station overnight for questioning and investigation.

Even those keyboard warriors who had been brazenly running their mouths have suffered a major setback this time. Defamation can be a serious matter, depending on the extent of its impact.

Fang Ziyang is determined not to back down easily.

Don’t say that these keyboard warriors are merely manipulated and pitiful. Words can be as deadly as weapons, and these individuals are not innocent at all. The reason they were so arrogant and unreserved online is that they haven’t faced enough deterrence.

Everyone needs to take responsibility for their actions, without exception. Why rely on personal relationships when there is the law?

Since the law has already defined it, the actions of these individuals have crossed the legal boundary, and it would be justifiable for them to face punishment. He endured in his past life, but in this life, he will make sure these people receive the lessons they deserve.

Isn’t Yan Tong supposed to be kind-hearted? Isn’t he the best at using others to achieve his own goals?

When these people’s cases are settled and their records are tainted, and their families come looking for vengeance, what will Yan Tong do?

I really can’t wait to see.

This time, Yan Tong will have a good taste of the consequences of his actions.

After checking the messages in a pleasant mood early in the morning, having breakfast, and admiring the strange atmosphere of the Fang Yandong father and son, Fang Ziyang returned to his room to continue typing on his computer and organizing his assets, as well as planning for the future.

Organizing his assets was necessary.

Under Fang Yandong’s deliberate promotion and nurturing, he has always been unclear about the movement of his own wealth, and in his past life, by the time he realized the problem and wanted to salvage it, it was already too late.

These assets are not only his capital to deal with enemies, but he is also unwilling to let outsiders benefit from them.

After a detailed inventory, Fang Ziyang’s mood became increasingly gloomy.

Even though he was mentally prepared, he was still deeply hurt by his own past foolishness. He hated Fang Yandong for his ruthlessness and cunning, and he blamed himself for being too useless in the past and easily trusting others.

At first glance, the wealth in his hands is simply enviable.

Let’s put aside the billions of inheritance from his grandfather that he can directly obtain once he turns 20. Just the annual dividends from the Fang Group’s shares, which Fang Yandong never questioned and gave him as pocket money, are enough to make countless seemingly glamorous but actually financially struggling second-generation rich kids envious.

But no one knows that while Fang Yandong generously gave him the dividends as pocket money, behind the scenes, he had Uncle Liu and Aunt Zhang entice and deceive him into playing in gambling and collecting, using fake raw stones and counterfeit antiques, tricking him out of every penny.

Fang Ziyang calculated carefully and realized that over the years, Fang Yandong had embezzled a total of 2.3 billion yuan from him through gambling on stones and counterfeit antiques!

Now he hardly has any usable funds in his hands. All he has is a basement full of worthless raw stones and fake antiques, as well as his grandfather’s inheritance that he can’t even touch.

Thinking about this, Fang Ziyang grew even more resentful.

He couldn’t understand why Fang Yandong would be so ruthless towards him. He had always trusted and admired his father since he was young. If Fang Yandong really needed the money in his hands, he would willingly give it to him because his father was truly important to him.

But why did Fang Yandong have to use such sinister and despicable means against him? After all, he was his own biological child.

Every time he thought about it, he felt a chilling coldness deep in his bones.

But this time, as he went back in time, he wouldn’t feel heartbroken anymore. All he felt was an increasing hatred.

After finishing tallying his current situation and assets, Fang Ziyang already had a detailed plan in his mind for the future.

However, there were a few more important things he needed to do immediately. It was urgent.

First,

1. Sabotage the strange things Yan Tong did at the Crown Club and understand his motives and intentions.
2. Deal with Uncle Liu and Aunt Zhang, who take advantage of him, and retrieve the embezzled 2.3 billion yuan.
3. Resolve the issue of Yan Tong coveting his “golden finger” and prepare for the future.

These three urgent matters must be completed first, otherwise, he wouldn’t feel at ease.

In addition, there was…

Fang Ziyang lowered his gaze to his flat abdomen, his expression incredibly resolute.

That child.

He was determined to keep that child, to keep them alive this time.

As for the child’s father… once the child was born, he could go wherever he pleased. After all, they didn’t have much interaction in their previous life.

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The surging flow in the villa’s living room made Fang Ziyang lose interest in thinking any further.

In his second battle after reincarnation, he once again emerged victorious, laying a solid foundation for future confrontations, which put him in a great mood.

Closing the door and temporarily setting aside these matters, Fang Ziyang’s first priority upon returning to his room was to immediately open his safe and retrieve the jade pendant that his mother had left for him!

He didn’t care about having any cheat, but this jade pendant had the potential to become a source of assistance for Yan Tong, so he wanted to take the initiative.

Moreover, the jade pendant belonged to him in the first place, so why should he just let it go without a fight?

The safe contained many valuable items, and the jade pendant itself was not large and not easily recognizable when placed in an ordinary box. Fang Ziyang searched for quite a while before finding it.

The jade stone had a droplet shape and was set in a silver frame, with a very modern design and average quality.

Unless they were family members, no one would have guessed that this item was a centuries-old heirloom passed down from the Lu family.

Even Fang Ziyang himself had doubts when he first received the item since it looked like an ordinary accessory that could be bought for a few hundred dollars in an ordinary mall.

However, in reality, this item contained vast possibilities within it.

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Recalling the methods from the golden book, Fang Ziyang cut his finger and let his fresh blood drop onto the jade pendant, then patiently waited.

As the blood slowly seeped into the jade stone.

After a few minutes, the jade pendant suddenly became hot and floated in mid-air, transforming into a stream of light that entered Fang Ziyang’s body through his bleeding fingertip.

Then Fang Ziyang felt a momentary blur and saw a white-dimensional space of about ten square meters.

There weren’t many things in the space, only a silver wristwatch with an advanced technological design, a set of tattered clothes that resembled armor from a sci-fi movie, and a few handwritten paper notebooks…

The items were really scarce and seemed quite ordinary.

But Fang Ziyang knew that those things were not as inconspicuous as they appeared on the surface. From the golden book, he learned that the small silver wristwatch contained a wealth of technological knowledge beyond his time. The handwritten notebooks contained many rare and magical prescriptions.

In the plot, Yan Tong relied on the resources of this space, including the prescriptions and technological knowledge, to network and become a winner in high society, captivating the hearts of many.

Indeed, Yan Tong’s life in the book was incredibly enviable.

However, Fang Ziyang only sneered mockingly. The ending in the book only mentioned a grand wedding between Yan Tong and Fang Yandong, and nothing was said about their life after marriage. On the surface, it seemed beautiful indeed.

But having read the entire golden book, Fang Ziyang could predict that Yan Tong’s life after marriage would definitely not be as smooth as it was portrayed in the earlier parts of the book.

Because the fatal flaw of Yan Tong in the book was that due to his own lack of ability, he couldn’t learn the prescriptions and technological knowledge in the space. He could only give away the formulas and technological knowledge when forming collaborations with others.

How long can a boss stay secure in their position when they cannot independently control the core secrets of the company’s technology?

When it comes to profits, the prescriptions can be forgiven since it’s impossible for a pharmaceutical company to withhold formulas from its technical team for research.

But as for a technology company… heh, if the boss themselves is an outsider and solely relies on the efforts of technical experts, then they can expect to be sold out and even help others count the money.

At the time of reading the book, Fang Ziyang found it strange and wondered why Yan Tong, whom he knew, would make such a foolish decision.

…

Now that he had become the master of the space, he understood why.

Because this space was something passed down by the Lu family, intended for their own people, naturally, it had limitations!

According to the information left in the space, the Lu family indeed had a remarkable background. It is said that the ancestors of the Lu family were not originally from this planet but came from an interstellar era, similar to this one but with a civilization and technological advancement many times greater.

When the ancestors of the Lu family were piloting their spaceship through the universe, they were accidentally swept into a black hole and traversed to the ancient times of this planet.

Unable to return, the ancestors of the Lu family had no choice but to get married, have children, and settle down here for the rest of their lives. Before their passing, they entrusted their spatial artifact as a family heirloom, instructing their descendants to safeguard and carry on the legacy.

However, not everyone could use the contents of this spatial artifact. To learn the advanced technological knowledge within it, one not only needed to have an IQ of at least 180 but also had to be a person with Lu family blood running through their veins.

It wasn’t that the Lu ancestors deliberately favored their descendants, but due to the origins of their ancestors, the blood of the Lu family inherently carried a portion of the genetic inheritance from the higher intelligent planets. Many of the technological knowledge within the space could only be truly understood and learned by those with this genetic memory.

This is also why the Lu family consistently produced high IQ researchers. Their family genetic inheritance was enviable by anyone.

In the plot, although Yan Tong obtained the “cheat abilities,” he couldn’t truly and perfectly utilize them. The so-called prescriptions were actually various nutritional fluids from the interstellar era, and studying them carefully would undoubtedly yield substantial gains.

However, due to the lack of medicinal materials and the inability to understand the interstellar script without the genetic of the Lu family, the research results pieced together were only slightly more effective than the drugs available on the market, falling short of the astonishing effects described in the notes.

When it came to technology, Yan Tong couldn’t comprehend the information herself, so he had no choice but to take the risk and directly hand it over to others for research.

Initially, Yan Tong had considered seeking help from his uncle since he was also a member of the Lu family. Unfortunately, his uncle wasn’t fortunate enough to inherit the genetic advantage from the higher intelligent planets within the Lu family, so he couldn’t be of assistance…

…

In Yan Tong’s story, Fang Ziyang had no idea about his own situation as the main character in the book.

However, from the occasional scenes where Yan Tong sighed and worried, it could be inferred that even with the “cheat abilities” of the Lu family, Yan Tong would not have been able to utilize the information in the spatial artifact as smoothly without high intelligence and the unique genetic inheritance of the Lu family.

After all, the things he obtained were stolen and couldn’t be entirely to his satisfaction.

In fact, if it weren’t for the consideration of the Lu family ancestors to pass down the artifacts through generations and the removal of the anti-theft function of the spatial artifact, allowing anyone to claim and use it with a drop of blood, the cunning and deceitful Yan Tong would not have been able to benefit so easily.

After briefly looking through the contents of the spatial artifact, Fang Ziyang couldn’t help but let out a long sigh. This was truly a priceless treasure.

In his previous life, when he helplessly watched his uncle squander all the wealth of the old Lu family mansion, he couldn’t help but blame his grandfather countless times in his heart for his poor judgment. How could he have entrusted the mansion to his unreliable uncle, only to see it completely ruined now?

But now, he could only say one thing: he had misunderstood his grandfather. It wasn’t that his grandfather had poor judgment, but rather his judgment was too good!

It seemed that his grandfather had probably seen through his unreliable son early on, which was why he entrusted the ancestral jade pendant to his mother for safekeeping. He would rather let it benefit someone from another surname than take the risk of his uncle squandering it.

After all, regardless of the surname, as long as the blood and genes of the Lu family flowed within their bodies, they were still descendants of the Lu family. What did it matter if it was passed down through a daughter?

After being reborn, he already had a rough plan on how to deal with those enemies.

Now, with the resources from the spatial artifact, he was even more formidable.

Not only did he possess high intelligence to enter the field of scientific research, but he also had the special genetic inheritance of the Lu family. The impact these resources would have in his hands would be far greater than what Yan Tong could achieve in the plot.

Fang Ziyang felt very happy. After enduring so many unfortunate years in his previous life, he finally began to turn things around. After being reborn, one good thing happened after another.

However, Yan Tong’s constant concern about his “cheat abilities” was also a problem that needed to be solved. He needed to find a way to address it.

Holding a glass of water, Fang Ziyang pondered carefully.

After a while,

A perplexing smile appeared on his face.

Since Yan Tong desired his “cheat abilities” so much, he would give them to him. He just hoped that Yan Tong wouldn’t regret it in the future.

…

Meanwhile,

In a villa on the outskirts of Jiang City,

“Spew!”

Rick spat out his coffee, completely shocked by the sudden news. He couldn’t believe what kind of person would have the audacity to forcefully kiss Xie Zheng. It was truly unbelievable.

But amidst the shock, Rick found it more amusing. “Hahaha, so you mean if you don’t break off the engagement, he might actually crawl into your bed after they get married?”

“I don’t know.”

Xie Zheng sat across from him, answering coldly with a serious expression. He seemed as composed as ever, but upon closer inspection, one could detect a hint of unease beneath the surface.

For Xie Zheng, a perennial virgin, being forcefully kissed was an indescribable experience. Due to the curse of being a lone star since childhood, he hadn’t even touched the hands of those little girls or boys, let alone kissed anyone.

When he was young, he feared that something unfortunate would happen to his friends who got close to him. As he grew older, any thoughts of love and affection vanished completely. With the impressive feat of unintentionally causing the deaths of four fiancées, no one dared to tempt him with their lives on the line.

This not only made Xie Zheng’s personality even more aloof but also made him extremely traditional when it came to emotions. He carried an air of an old-fashioned strict patriarch.

Fang Ziyang kissed him without any hesitation, which was truly a monumental challenge to his worldview.

Just thinking about it made Xie Zheng feel a mix of embarrassment and anger. How could such a thing happen so casually?

That child is so young… It’s just not right.

Watching Rick laugh without any restraint, Xie Zheng’s serious face grew even colder. “Have you laughed enough?”

His cold and deep voice carried a strong sense of oppression.

Although they were around the same age, Xie Zheng, who was already the head of the Xie family, exuded an aura far stronger than Rick, who was still the heir of the family.

Rick used to consider himself fearless and dauntless, but ever since he met Xie Zheng and Tang Xun, his own right-hand man, he realized his own ignorance.

This person, at times, could be a pushover.

Upon hearing Xie Zheng’s words, Rick immediately closed his mouth, putting away his laughter, and dared not tease any further.

Xie Zheng then eased his cold demeanor and looked at Tang Xun, who had remained silent all this time. Though his tone remained serious, it carried more concern and admonition.

“Tang Xun, I will personally handle Fang Ziyang’s matter, and such incidents won’t happen again. However, it seems that he doesn’t need as much protection as you imagined. He has his own capabilities. I hope you seriously reconsider the idea of returning to the country for your development. Moreover, he is not suitable for you. Don’t do anything pointless anymore.”

Rick readily agreed with these words, nodding repeatedly in agreement.

“Yeah, Tang, Xie is right. That Fang Ziyang is completely unsuitable for you. You’ve done so much for him, and he doesn’t even appreciate it. He’s the kind of person who dares to take advantage of Xie. You don’t need a knight like that.”

“Tang, you need to look forward, look around you. It’s no longer trendy to silently and deeply devote yourself to someone. That’s destined to lead to unhappiness!”

Rick’s eyes and tone were filled with bitterness.

Tang Xun glanced at him without much reaction, simply pushed his glasses up and looked at Xie Zheng with a gentle smile.

“Boss, thank you for your kind intentions, but everyone needs something to protect and persist for. I promised that I would take care of him, and I won’t go back on my word.”

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Nowadays, almost everything in the Fang family is in the hands of Fang Yandong and his son.

No matter how many strategies and ideas Fang Ziyang has in his heart, he cannot fully exert them, nor is it suitable to completely turn against them. Otherwise, with Fang Yandong’s methods, he would only be at the mercy of others.

However, it is currently not possible to directly deal with Fang Yandong, but it is possible to target Fang Qianhao.

His older brother does have the ability, indeed, but he has a major weakness, which is his impulsive personality. It gets better as he grows up, but now Fang Qianhao is only nineteen years old, and he easily gets agitated when he cannot control his temper.

To correct Fang Qianhao’s impulsive nature, Fang Yandong has put a lot of effort into it. He has already sent his eldest son to the company for training.

It can be seen that Fang Yandong is not a heartless person. He genuinely loves his son, and his indifference is only towards Fang Ziyang.

Returning to this world, Fang Ziyang now understands things that he didn’t understand before.

He will gradually regain the things that these people once took from him.

Fang Qianhao is also not worthy of inheriting their grandfather’s inheritance. In his past life, after obtaining the full inheritance rights from their grandfather, he never visited his mother and grandfather’s graves again. He is a heartless and selfish person.

“Why? Why isn’t brother saying anything? This is the inheritance right for half of our grandfather’s legacy. Are you afraid that Dad will swallow up your shares?”

Seeing Fang Qianhao speechless and remaining silent, Fang Ziyang continues to provoke him.

He wants to see how Fang Qianhao will choose.

Despite Fang Yandong seemingly favoring his eldest son, after fighting against these people for a whole ten years, Fang Ziyang knows their characters very well. Deep down, Fang Yandong is actually a very selfish person.

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Indeed, in the previous life, it is true that Fang Yandong loved Yan Tong, and it is true that he genuinely cared for his son. He did many things that made others envious for these two beloved family members.

However, once it truly involved shaking his own interests and position, Fang Ziyang dares to assert that this loving father can definitely abandon anyone.

This can be seen from the fact that in the beginning, when Yan Tong wanted to start a company, most of the startup capital came from his uncle’s bankrupted family fortune, while Fang Yandong only provided connections without much concern. It shows that Fang Yandong’s love has its limits.

This applies to Yan Tong, who has the aura of a protagonist, and how can Fang Qianhao compare to the interests in Fang Yandong’s heart?

Sure enough, when Fang Yandong heard his words, his gaze towards his eldest son changed.

“…”

The several billion inheritance from Grandpa Lu is undoubtedly tempting, but the 10% stake in the Fang Group is even more important. It not only represents money but also represents the power to have a say in the shareholders’ meeting.

If Fang Yandong wants to have real influence in the group, he must completely control the shares in the hands of his two sons.

However, both sons are problematic. One is willful and prodigal, while the other is scheming. Currently, he can only rely on their support and alignment but cannot directly control the use of the shares, making him feel helpless and restricted.

As for his youngest son, he believes he has him under control, even if he has rebellious thoughts.

However, if his carefully cultivated eldest son has the idea of betraying him and playing tricks behind his back, Fang Yandong cannot tolerate it under any circumstances…

Fang Qianhao obviously also realized this point. He knew his father’s temper and methods, and his face gradually turned pale, with beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.

He knew that at this moment, he should immediately express his attitude and agree, but he was unwilling to give up the several billion inheritance from Grandpa Lu. That money would be available for his use once he turned 20, and with just a few months left, the easily accessible wealth slipping away like that made his heart ache.

Moreover…

Even if he gave up the inheritance rights, after his younger brother caused such a disturbance, could he keep his shares securely in his hands?

At this moment, Fang Qianhao really wished to immediately tear Fang Ziyang, the troublemaker, to pieces to vent his anger.

And today, Fang Ziyang will not stop until he achieves his goal.

Seeing that the atmosphere in the living room was becoming more and more eerie, he once again pounced on Fang Yandong, affectionately embracing his arm to demonstrate his “loyalty.”

“Dad, I’m not like my brother who is heartless. I know that the company is in a difficult situation right now. I’m willing to transfer my shares to you immediately. As long as you don’t despise me for being profligate, it’s fine if I only have a small amount of shares left.”

He couldn’t keep the shares on both sides, and it would take some time to sell the remaining 5% of shares. Giving them away now could still be utilized.

Moreover, for him, the shares in the Fang Group currently couldn’t compare to Grandpa Lu’s inheritance because the shares couldn’t be easily liquidated.

And he, he needed money that he could use immediately.

However, for Fang Yandong, the shares were more important than cash. This display of loyalty was just right, and it calmed the suspicions he had towards Fang Qianhao to a great extent.

Although his youngest son was more willful, he didn’t particularly like him, but he couldn’t deny that the younger son had a much deeper father-son bond with him than the eldest son.

If this son continued to be obedient like this, he wouldn’t mind letting the youngest son live a life of luxury and prodigality. After all, he was still his own son.

“What nonsense is Ziyang talking about? Dad doesn’t care about those shares you have. Previously, I only asked you to transfer them because I was worried about you spending money recklessly. Now that you’ve grown up and become sensible, Dad can rest assured. You don’t need to worry about the company’s affairs. As long as you support Dad, whether you transfer the shares or not doesn’t matter.”

Fang Yandong revealed a refined and loving smile, as if he truly appreciated his son’s maturity and didn’t care about materialistic things like shares.

Fang Ziyang looked at him, his smile becoming more sincere, and his eyes shimmered with a sense of moved emotion.

“Dad, since you know that I like to spend money recklessly, why do you still let me have control? My self-discipline is so poor. No, let’s transfer the shares, Dad, and you can help me manage them. I trust you.”

“Well…”

Even though he immediately wanted to agree in his heart, Fang Yandong still had to maintain his facade on the surface.

Naturally, Fang Ziyang gave him a way out, “That’s settled then. If Dad feels uneasy about it, just give me more pocket money in the future. Otherwise, what will I do if I can’t control myself and squander all the shares?”

With the conversation reaching this point, if he continued to refuse, it would seem too fake and affected.

As the son whom Fang Yandong truly loved, how could Fang Qianhao not sense his father’s emotions? The arrogance he had just displayed instantly disappeared, and his face was filled with embarrassment, indignation, and unwillingness.

He had been scolded by his father before, but it was the first time it happened in front of his younger brother. It was an extremely humiliating blow to him.

He knew very well that he had to express his stance immediately, or else there would be a thorn left in his father’s heart. But he couldn’t accept it. Knowing his father’s temperament, once the shares were given away, he would never be able to retrieve them until Fang Yandong’s death.

As Fang Yandong’s son, he also had a heart that dared not be underestimated.

The shares absolutely could not be handed over to his father like this. Fang Qianhao glared at Fang Ziyang with hatred, grinding his teeth.

“Fang Ziyang, in the future, when you go out, don’t you dare say that you’re Fang Qianhao’s brother. It’s shameful! Grandfather’s inheritance is yours, but I want to see what you’ll do when you squander all that money!”

After saying that, Fang Qianhao turned around and quickly walked back to his room on the second floor, not daring to look at Fang Yandong’s expression from beginning to end.

Very well, he truly lived up to being the son who was educated by Fang Yandong with all his heart and effort.

Compared to himself, who was easily deceived, Fang Qianhao understood very well that neither his father nor his mother valued the shares in his hands.

Looking at Fang Yandong’s obscure and unclear expression, Fang Ziyang quietly curled up his lips in a subtle smile.

Since his goal had been achieved, he should also return to his room and rest. After playing the role of a dutiful son for so long, his patience was reaching its limit. The closer he got to these people, the more disgusted he felt.

“Dad, I’ll go back to my room and rest too. You can handle the share authorization and let me know when the documents are ready.”

With a casual attitude, Fang Ziyang finished his sentence and followed suit, leaving the room.

Only Fang Yandong, whose expression kept changing, remained in the living room, along with the nanny and the housekeeper huddled in a corner, exchanging puzzled looks.

Uncle Liu, who had been beaten before, had his eyes constantly flickering. His trembling arms hung at his sides, and his heart pounded rapidly while his mind was in a muddle.

Others may not have noticed, but he knew.

Young Master was just pretending earlier. He was pretending!

There was no way Young Master would simply hand over the shares so easily like that. He must have had a purpose.

And the master… he hadn’t noticed.

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In the entire villa, no one had expected Fang Ziyang to react so directly.

In everyone’s impression, Fang Ziyang was just a bit temperamental and willful. Even when he was truly angry, he would engage in verbal arguments but wouldn’t resort to physical violence. Overall, he wasn’t as bad as the outside world perceived him to be.

Especially towards his own family members, Fang Yandong and Fang Qianhao, he held respect and obedience in his heart.

But who would have thought that today Fang Ziyang would deviate from his usual behavior and directly slap his elder brother, leaving a bloody handprint that clearly showed the force behind it.

Not to mention Fang Qianhao himself, even Fang Yandong couldn’t snap out of his daze and was left standing frozen in place by this sudden change.

All the past grievances and resentments seemed to have taken a backseat after that single slap.

Fang Ziyang’s mood improved somewhat, and his mind regained control that had been lost in the surge of hatred. He stared at Fang Qianhao, whose face had regained its composure, and calmly wiped his hands with a tissue before continuing to speak.

“Although you are Ziyang’s brother, it seems that you don’t understand the responsibilities of being a brother. As a member of the Fang family and as Ziyang’s elder brother, when I encountered trouble outside, you not only failed to help but even added fuel to the fire. Since you lack understanding, and Dad is unwilling to educate, then for the sake of the Fang family’s reputation, I will have to take matters into my own hands…”

His indifferent tone and actions made it seem as if the slap just now was nothing more than a casual verbal reprimand.

This was a side of Fang Ziyang that no one had ever seen before.

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With a dominant and confident demeanor, accompanied by an underlying aura of intimidation, Fang Ziyang inexplicably exerted pressure on those around him.

Fang Qianhao’s blood rushed to his head, and the fiery pain on his face made him lose control of his anger on the spot. “Fang Ziyang, how dare you hit me! I’m your brother!”

“Just now, didn’t you say you didn’t want me as your brother? Why did you change your tune so quickly? Is this your way of fighting back?”

Fang Ziyang showed no intention of backing down, appearing nonchalant and filled with coldness. His tone was incredibly sharp and cutting.

His voice suddenly rose, carrying a strong sense of oppression, like a cornered beast that had erupted.

“Fang Qianhao, what are you even worth? You dare to point your finger at me and lecture me? Have you ever fulfilled your responsibilities as an older brother? Whenever I was bullied, you never stood up for me. Whenever I was criticized, you always turned it around and blamed me. Anything good that I had, you wanted to snatch it away.”

“And this time, it’s even worse. I was publicly humiliated in front of netizens across the country, to the extent that it affected the stock prices of our company. Yet, you didn’t even offer a single word of help. And now you’re still saying I’m in the wrong? Are you blind? Didn’t you see the evidence I presented during the livestream? You’re truly adept at distorting the truth!”

“Fang Qianhao, I must ask, how did I end up with a brother like you, a backstabbing brother? What benefits do you gain from tarnishing my reputation? Maybe tomorrow we should go to the hospital and get a DNA test done to see if we’re really brothers?”

At this point, Fang Ziyang turned his cold smile toward Fang Yandong, who was sitting on the couch.

“Dad is the same. I think our whole family should get a proper evaluation. We’re all children of the same parents, but why has our father always been biased? I almost got killed, and he still gets angry at me.”

The moment he returned, it felt like he was being interrogated by the Three Judicial Halls. If he didn’t make a scene about the hot search video today and take the opportunity to change his temperament, he would undoubtedly continue to be tightly controlled by others, just like before.

With the stimulation from this video, he would have a reasonable excuse for any unusual behavior in the future, so as not to arouse Fang Yandong’s suspicion.

As for the DNA test, it was just something he mentioned casually. Because he knew that it wouldn’t prove anything. In his previous life, he had doubted whether he was Fang Yandong’s son, considering how cold-hearted Fang Yandong was towards him.

But the reality proved that he was indeed Fang Yandong’s biological son, and even he and Fang Qianhao were true brothers.

This always disappointed Fang Ziyang. He wished he could be his mother’s illegitimate child, so that he could find some comfort in that, and have an excuse for Fang Yandong’s coldness towards him.

Betrayal is not terrifying; it is the betrayal from loved ones that hurts the most…

Fang Yandong obviously wasn’t worried about this, but when Fang Ziyang uttered such words, a flicker of surprise flashed across his composed face.

Then his expression turned ugly, and he slammed the table, shouting,

“Ziyang, what nonsense are you spouting! You come back and immediately cause a scene, even resorting to violence. Is this what your etiquette teacher taught you? Do you still consider me your father?”

“Well, then I must ask if I am considered your son in your eyes!”

Fang Ziyang refused to back down. His eyes suddenly turned red, filled with intense anger and stubbornness. “Dad keeps saying how much he loves me. I used to believe it, but now I think I might have been mistaken. In dad’s heart, I’m probably not that important…”

“Don’t bother with all those irrelevant words, dad. Today, I have a few questions for you and my brother. If you don’t give me satisfactory answers, I’ll sever ties and move out tomorrow, and I’ll take it to court.”

His voice was resolute, with a strong sense of injustice and anger. Anyone could tell that his words were not just spoken out of anger, but held genuine meaning.

Fang Yandong hadn’t expected Fang Ziyang to suddenly say such things, and his expression immediately changed.

He had also watched his youngest son’s livestream, initially not paying much attention to it. However, when he saw his son’s different demeanor and lack of his usual fierce aura during the livestream, his nonchalant attitude instantly became alert.

Fang Ziyang’s transformation was not something he wanted to see. He didn’t want his youngest son to be too capable; all he needed to do was live a life of indulgence and enjoyment.

That’s why he called Fang Qianhao back and prepared to interrogate him, to suppress and extinguish the sudden flames of rebellion in his youngest son.

But he never expected Fang Ziyang’s change to be even more drastic than he had imagined, and his attitude to be so strong and stubborn. It seemed that the stimulus caused by this incident had been too overwhelming for his youngest son…

This sudden loss of control made Fang Yandong very uncomfortable. Now wasn’t the best time for his youngest son to leave.

Fang Yandong forced himself to ease his expression, suppressing the intimidating aura he had just displayed, and returned to being a seemingly good father who had been temporarily overwhelmed by his child’s behavior.

His tone became much gentler.

“Ziyang, what are you talking about? Severing ties and moving out, do you really want to anger your father? If you have something to say, just say it. Dad knows that you’ve been wronged this time, but when have I ever neglected you? Did you see those nonsensical comments online?”

Although Fang Ziyang’s transformation seemed sudden, Fang Yandong didn’t doubt it too much. He simply thought that his youngest son had seen the comments from internet users and had been influenced and manipulated by them.

After all, Fang Ziyang had a impulsive and easily influenced personality, and Fang Yandong had been concerned about this.

Fang Ziyang didn’t offer any other explanation, so naturally he nodded in agreement, playing the role of someone who had been oppressed and was about to explode. He coldly sneered,

“So it seems that dad has also seen it? Well then, dad, why didn’t you explain? After all, I also think those internet users made some valid points. Dad has always been capable, nothing can ever defeat Father. So why did dad suddenly make such a big mistake? Could it be true, as they say online, that dad actually wants me dead?”

His sharp questioning left no room for mercy.

This time, before Fang Yandong could speak, Fang Qianhao immediately stepped in, his expression changing as he rushed to refute and accuse,

“Nonsense! How could dad ever do such a thing? Fang Ziyang, have you lost your mind? Actually believing all those nonsense from the internet.”

“If I’ve lost my mind, then how come you trust others instead of standing up for your own younger brother? It seems that the slap I gave you earlier has finally awakened you, big brother.”

Fang Ziyang mocked with a cold smile.

As soon as Fang Qianhao heard these words, the pain on his face suddenly intensified. The anger he felt from being slapped surged up, causing him to lose his composure. “How dare you say that!”

He seemed ready to rush forward and retaliate.

However, Fang Yandong promptly stopped them and scolded, “Sit down! Are you two really planning to fight in front of me today?!”

Naturally, they didn’t dare to continue.

Fang Qianhao gritted his teeth, feeling indignant.

In the past, perhaps Fang Yandong would have spoken up for him, but today Fang Yandong was not in the mood. His youngest son still had a significant role to play, and despite being angry at his behavior today, he couldn’t speak up for his eldest son anymore.

“Enough. Your younger brother is right in what he said, and it was right to hit you. You are the older brother, yet when something happens to Ziyang, not only do you fail to speak up for him, but you even side with outsiders to criticize your own brother. Let alone Ziyang being angry and wanting to hit you, I also want to ask what’s wrong with your brain!”

Fang Yandong put on the appearance of a fair and just parent.

He still didn’t know Yan Tong, so naturally, he wouldn’t offend his useful youngest son for someone he didn’t know. A few words of admonishment wouldn’t result in much loss.

Fang Ziyang found it amusing and didn’t respond, waiting for the continuation.

After sternly reprimanding Fang Qianhao, Fang Yandong shifted his gaze back to his youngest son and beckoned gently.

“Ziyang, come over and sit here with Dad. It’s been a long time since we had a good conversation as father and son. It’s all Dad’s fault for neglecting that. Today, let’s have a proper talk, just the two of us…”

Was he trying to change the subject and blur the focus?

Fang Yandong had no intention of explaining each and every comment on the internet because most of them were true. The more he explained, the more confusing it would become. The best approach was to divert attention and ignore them, brushing them off with a passing remark, which was easy to achieve when it came to his father-son relationship with his youngest son.

However…

That was in the past.

How could Fang Ziyang let his “good father” have his way now? If he just casually brushed it off, how could he establish a new image for himself? How could he continue to cause trouble and make excuses in the future?

Before Fang Yandong’s “gentle and soft words” could get to the point, Fang Ziyang impatiently interrupted. He adopted a disdainful and sarcastic tone, as if he believed that being incited and manipulated by others was the ultimate truth.

“What’s there to talk about? Is Dad trying to play the emotional card? That’s a pity. Ziyang doesn’t feel like listening right now. What I want to know is how Dad explains those things said on the internet. Am I really your biological son? Have you been flattering and undermining me all these years?”

“Although I don’t want to believe it, the netizens are so powerful that I can’t even find a counterargument to the reasons they came up with. Dad asked me to transfer all my shares to you not long ago, so I want to ask, did you ask my brother to do the same?”

As he said this, Fang Yandong’s eyes flickered with a hint of darkness.

Fang Qianhao also became visibly tense, and the living room fell into silence.

However, the peculiar atmosphere didn’t last long. Fang Yandong quickly regained his composure, and his handsome and mature face showed no signs of any abnormality. He smiled gently and gracefully, as if he was truly delighted.

“It seems that Dad’s Ziyang has finally grown up. Unlike before, when he only knew how to play and make Dad worry. It seems that it’s time for Ziyang to gain some experience in the company as well. With experience, Dad’s Ziyang will be able to discern truth from falsehood.”

“As for the shares, of course, Qianhao’s shares will also be authorized to Dad. Dad hasn’t taken more than necessary from your shares all these years, but you two brothers, whenever you need pocket money, you sell your shares to me. If it wasn’t for the board meeting last time, I wouldn’t have known. So, Dad can’t let you keep those shares in your hands.”

Fang Yandong sighed. “Ziyang, Dad didn’t handle your situation well this time, and you suffered. But you have to understand, you are Dad’s biological child, and there’s no doubt about that…”

So, how could a father harm his own flesh and blood?

Fang Ziyang couldn’t help but find it amusing. Yes, how could a father harm his own child? But he had the misfortune of encountering such a situation. A tiger doesn’t eat its cubs. How thick-skinned must Fang Yandong be to play this emotional card with him?

Fang Ziyang fell silent, his gaze fixed on his two dear family members sitting opposite him.

After a while, he suddenly smiled, tears glistening in his eyes.

He rushed over and threw himself into Fang Yandong’s arms, burying his head against his father’s chest as he burst into tears.

“Dad, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to explode at you. Everyone is saying that you intentionally neglect me, that you prefer my brother over me.”

“Every time I come home, my brother scolds me. He always scolds me. Even before, you didn’t believe me. I was clearly falsely accused, but none of you believed me. Wuu…”

“I want to believe you, Dad, but I feel so miserable inside. I thought I wasn’t your biological child, and I thought your favoritism towards me was meant to spoil me.”

“I thought when you asked me to authorize my shares, it was really because you wanted to take them away, and I thought you didn’t care about me and wanted me to lose my inheritance rights to Grandpa’s estate. Everyone is saying these things…”

Fang Ziyang cried and spoke, like a lost child unable to find shelter from the rain.

Each word carried countless helplessness, and Fang Yandong and Fang Qianhao’s expressions kept changing.

Fang Yandong wanted to say something.

But Fang Ziyang raised his head, tears streaking down his delicate and beautiful face, his eyes red.

“Dad, were they all lying to me? Dad, do you really love me the most?”

“Of course.”

Fang Yandong’s smile remained elegant and affectionate.

In an instant, Fang Ziyang stopped crying and broke into a smile. He wiped away his tears, his voice nasally and full of willfulness. “Then prove it to me, Dad!”

Fang Yandong paused. “How does Ziyang want Dad to prove it?”

“Make my brother give up his inheritance rights to Grandpa’s estate!”

“What did you say? Fang Ziyang, are you out of your mind? Why should I give up my inheritance rights to Grandpa’s estate?” Fang Qianhao immediately jumped up upon hearing that.

Fang Yandong’s gaze towards his younger son also turned dark.

However, Fang Ziyang seemed oblivious to the brewing storm, displaying his former domineering and unscrupulous willfulness. He completely ignored Fang Qianhao and only looked at Fang Yandong, venting his anger.

“Brother has always bullied me since we were young, and now he’s even taking the side of an outsider. Dad, if you don’t teach him a lesson and stand up for me, then everything you said before was a lie. Your favorite person is my brother!”

“Dad, it’s not about wanting Grandpa’s inheritance. It’s about my unwillingness to accept it. As long as you make my brother give up his inheritance rights to Grandpa’s estate, and let me inherit everything, I will believe you.”

Fang Ziyang was unusually resolute.

Fang Qianhao was furious. “You’re talking nonsense! If you don’t want Grandpa’s inheritance, why would you ask me to give up my inheritance rights? Fang Ziyang, I never realized you could be so scheming and shameless.”

“I never realized you could be so heartless, Fang Qianhao. Don’t judge me based on your dirty and narrow-minded thoughts.”

Fang Ziyang showed no signs of backing down, lifting his chin.

“Fang Qianhao, let me tell you, as long as Dad can make you give up your inheritance rights to Grandpa’s estate, I will authorize all my shares to Dad.”

“If you don’t want to give up your inheritance rights, then authorize your shares to Dad as a reciprocal gesture. Are you brave enough to do that?”

Grandpa’s inheritance rights worth billions of dollars in cash, and 10% of Fang Corporation’s shares, full of potential.

Today, he insisted on making his “barbecue pork” brother, Fang Qianhao, spit out one of them.

(T/N: The term “barbecue pork” here is a way for Fang Ziyang to mock or belittle his brother, suggesting that Fang Qianhao is untrustworthy, deceitful, or lacking in moral character.)

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The air around them seemed to freeze in that moment.

The entire world suddenly became quiet, so quiet that the two could easily hear each other’s heartbeat.

With an enchanting allure akin to poppies, their breaths, one filled with a hint of cigarette smoke and the other with a seductive fragrance, intertwined tightly, weaving a delicate and intricate connection.

Xie Zheng stood there in disbelief, his entire being rendered sluggish and rigid by this sudden attack. His face was filled with astonishment, a rare change from his usual expression.

It wasn’t until he felt a sharp pain as Fang Ziyang bit down on his lip, the taste of blood filling his mouth, that Xie Zheng violently shook himself out of his stupor. He forcefully pushed away the audacious young man clinging to him, pressing his back against the body of the Maybach. He retreated a few steps on unsteady feet, as if he had been attacked by a ferocious beast or a raging flood.

His handsome face flushed with embarrassment, then turned deathly pale, and then flushed again, his complexion constantly changing as his breath grew rapid and uneven.

Following closely was the man’s familiar stern voice, but upon closer listening, one could detect a hint of shame and indignation.

“You…you, at such a young age…how could you…how could you…”

“Have no shame, is that it?”

Fang Ziyang looked at the man in front of him, who was more flustered and indignant than he had ever been in his entire life as if he lost his innocence. The initial dissatisfaction in his heart inexplicably transformed into a sense of exhilaration.

To be able to see the usually feared and rigid Xie Zheng in such a state of losing his composure and self-restraint, it was truly something worth boasting about.

Licking the bloodstain at the corner of his mouth with a provocative and coquettish manner, Fang Ziyang smiled at Xie Zheng like a mischievous elf, his tone filled with teasing mockery.

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“It was just a kiss, is there a need for such a big reaction, Uncle Xie? A mature, steady, and handsome person like you must have plenty of people, like me, who admire you. Could it be that Uncle Xie hasn’t even kissed anyone?”

Fang Ziyang couldn’t help but continue speaking, and Xie Zheng’s stern and serious face turned even redder, unable to maintain his usual dignity. It was evident that his true situation had been exposed.

Now it was Fang Ziyang’s turn to change his expression. He widened his eyes and said, “Could it be that I actually hit the mark?”

In this day and age, to think that a 28-year-old wealthy and powerful handsome man had never even kissed anyone, it was inconceivable!

Xie Zheng’s serious expression finally cracked completely.

Clearly, Fang Ziyang had hit the mark. The rare and pure-hearted old bachelor had fallen into the hands of Fang Ziyang, and he had taken away the person’s first…kiss.

Fang Ziyang suddenly felt a bit guilty, as if he had defiled something sacred.

But even if he felt guilty, he couldn’t back down. Besides, what’s wrong with Xie Zheng’s first kiss? In his past and present lives, apart from that one-night stand in his previous life that he couldn’t even remember clearly, this was still his first kiss while being conscious, and it was even initiated by him.

They were both in the same boat, neither one at a disadvantage.

He was good-looking and young, while Xie Zheng was old and rigid. It could be said that Xie Zheng had gained an advantage.

Yes, that’s how it goes.

Fang Ziyang built a solid defense line in his mind, crushing any hint of guilt or vulnerability. When it came to achieving his goals, he didn’t care about trivial matters or his reputation anymore, after experiencing so much in life.

With such thoughts, he became even more brazen.

Mocking with a smile, he said, “Uncle Xie, you’ve seen it too. Ziyang is not a well-behaved person. If Uncle Xie doesn’t want some scandalous news about a Xie family daughter-in-law climbing into his future father-in-law’s bed to break out in the future, then quickly dissolve the engagement. As for…”

At this point, he pointed at the man’s lips, his smile ambiguous.

“As for this, let’s consider it a greeting gift for Uncle Xie.”

Then.

Fang Ziyang pulled the stunned Uncle Liu into the car and swiftly drove away.

Left behind was Xie Zheng standing in place, his stern face growing even more serious. The pressure of someone in power made the atmosphere somewhat oppressive.

Secretary Li glanced at Fang Ziyang’s departing car, then looked at his boss with a complicated expression. After hesitating for a few seconds, he gathered his courage and cautiously asked, “Boss, should we still go to the Fangs’?”

“No need. Everything that needed to be said has been said.”

Xie Zheng’s serious voice carried a hint of unnoticed embarrassment and anger. The throbbing pain from the wound on his lip, bitten by Fang Ziyang, made it impossible to ignore.

Secretary Li was truly in a difficult position upon hearing that. “But boss, the item Brother Tang gave us hasn’t been delivered to Young Master Fang yet…”

Once those words were spoken.

Xie Zheng’s stern face grew even colder, and a contemplative look appeared in his eyes. After thinking for a moment, he spoke in a cold voice, “Then don’t deliver it. Return the item to Tang Xun and inform him about what just happened. I didn’t realize it before, but Fang Ziyang is quite cunning. Even Tang Xun was deceived by him. He’s not just a rabbit in need of protection.”

“That idiot Xie Wenxu has brought such trouble to our family. Keep an eye on him. As long as it doesn’t involve the Xie family’s reputation, we don’t need to bother with anything else. He has no brains at all, and it would be best if he ends up being played to death.”

After the emotionless instructions were given.

Xie Zheng regained his usual calm demeanor. However, when he mentioned the name Xie Wenxu, his serious tone couldn’t hide his annoyance.

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On the other side.

Fang Ziyang continued to ride home in the car, not putting too much thought into what had just happened. It didn’t create any ripples in his mind.

He had too many things to consider, countless enemies and dangers enveloping him tightly. He didn’t have the energy or qualifications to think about trivial matters at the moment.

In this lifetime, Fang Ziyang didn’t want to meet the same disastrous end as in his previous life. Even though he had foreknowledge of many things, he had to be cautious and careful, without the slightest hint of relaxation.

He paid no attention to the changing expression on Uncle Liu’s face in the driver’s seat.

Half an hour later, Fang Ziyang finally returned to the long-lost Fang family residence.

It still had the luxurious and extravagant appearance from his memories. It was the place he had grown up in since childhood, but now it was no longer his home in his heart. It had become a battlefield filled with demons, and he would face challenges and obstacles here.

“Uncle Liu, I hope you consider what I said earlier in the car. Tomorrow is a good day. Since you and Zhang Ma care for me so much, I’m sure you’ll prepare a gift to make me happy.”

He turned his head and said to Uncle Liu, whose expression was still dazed.

Fang Ziyang straightened his back, a smile playing on his lips as he walked confidently into the Fang family mansion.

It was already 11 PM, but the chandeliers inside the mansion were brightly lit. Fang Yandong and Fang Qianhao, father and son, sat on the sofa with gloomy expressions. The household staff and butlers were huddled in a corner, trembling in fear.

Such a scene was unprecedented in the Fang family.

Although Fang Yandong didn’t show much closeness to him in his daily behavior, he still maintained the image of a good father. In Fang Ziyang’s memory, as long as it wasn’t something particularly outrageous, Fang Yandong would always fulfill his requests and protect him. It could be said that he was doted upon.

Despite often quarreling with Fang Ziyang, under Fang Yandong’s oppression, Fang Qianhao didn’t dare to truly bully his younger brother.

In the past, Fang Ziyang’s status in the Fang family could accurately be described as that of a little emperor. He had never witnessed such a scene as the current one, resembling a prince awaiting trial.

It was evident that Fang Yandong was truly provoked by him this time.

However, it was not surprising. Although Fang Ziyang didn’t utter a single negative word about the Fang family in his livestream, the netizens weren’t all fools. Combined with their love for digging up gossip about wealthy families, their associative abilities were incredibly strong.

Fang Ziyang couldn’t be bothered to care about the aftermath on the internet, but Fang Yandong was well aware of it.

Currently, the focus of the netizens’ discussions had shifted from Xu Jiaqing, the treacherous friend who stabbed him in the back, to the Fang family. The most prominent comments were:

[Although I don’t particularly like Fang Ziyang, I have to admit that he’s a bit pitiful. Since his incident, he hasn’t had a single friend or classmate speak up for him, and it seems like not even his family members have stood up for him.]

[Even if Fang Ziyang has a bad character and doesn’t have friends or classmates supporting him, his family should do something. After all, it’s about the Fang family, even if they just did something for the sake of boosting Fang Corporation’s stock price…]

[With the abilities of the Fang family, I don’t believe they can’t handle even this bit of public relations. Moreover, rumors say that Mr. Fang dotes on his youngest son a lot. A father who genuinely loves his child wouldn’t be incapable of doing anything. Mr. Fang is one of the youngest and most talented billionaires in our Jiang City, after all.]

[Also, do you all remember what Fang Ziyang said in the livestream? This situation could be overturned because he specifically spent a lot of money to hire “X” clients and detectives. The Fang family may lack many things, but money is not one of them. If Fang Ziyang could think of hiring someone to recover the deleted surveillance footage, how come Mr. Fang didn’t think of it?]

The internet discussions were focused on Fang Ziyang’s plight and the perceived lack of support from his own family.

[I’m not speaking up for Fang Ziyang, but… after carefully listing and analyzing the entire incident, personally, I find it deeply unsettling. The depths of the wealthy families are terrifying. Take a moment and ponder it carefully.]

After this rational and logically sound comment emerged, it sparked a new wave of discussions on the internet.

Now, the spotlight had shifted to the Fang family, specifically Fang Yandong.

Having their hidden intentions exposed and brought to light, it was inevitable for Fang Yandong to show emotions and attribute all the mistakes and grievances to the mastermind.

In Fang Yandong’s mind, Fang Ziyang had always been a rabbit that he could easily control and crush. Now, this rabbit, who didn’t know what’s good for him, had bitten its owner. How could he not reveal his anger?

“Bang!”

“You have the audacity to come back!”

As soon as Fang Ziyang entered, Fang Yandong couldn’t hold back and threw the water cup on the table directly at him, creating a burst of shattered porcelain flowers in front of his youngest son.

Fang Qianhao also stood up in anger and berated him,

“Fang Ziyang, have you gone mad? Who told you to report the incident on the livestream? It would have been enough to sue Xu Jiaqing and those marketing studios, but why did you sue the commenting netizens as well? Do you know that this will cause public anger? Those netizens’ family members will definitely come and cause trouble at our company’s doorstep. What will we do if it affects the company’s image?”

“And what about your nonsense in the livestream? It’s clear that you bully Yan Tong all the time, and he doesn’t retaliate. Yet, you went ahead and defamed him. Yan Tong was your classmate for three years in high school. Do you have any shame? Do you have any conscience? How can I have such an embarrassing younger brother like you!”

It was always like this.

In the previous life, whenever something happened involving Yan Tong, Fang Qianhao would always unconditionally point his finger at Fang Ziyang and angrily scold him.

Even if he knew that Yan Tong was in the wrong, he would twist the truth.

Back then, it was also after that phrase, “How can I have such a brother like you!” that Fang Qianhao’s slap came down, sending him to the hospital. His child was born prematurely and died, and he nearly lost his life as well.

This grotesque and disgusting face overlapped in two lifetimes.

It was unbearable.

Fang Ziyang’s gaze turned icy cold as he directly slapped Fang Qianhao, leaving a bloody handprint on his face.

“I also want to say, how can I have a brother like you, who takes advantage of others and is selfish?”

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Shen Cheng helped Li Weilan wrap his wound.

He said, “I’ll be waiting for you in the game every day.” Shen Cheng’s thoughts were initially delicate, her face blushed and her heart raced by his words. But now, as she heard those words, her mind immediately painted a picture of him waiting online every day, looking pitiful.

Originally, Shen Cheng felt a sweet and soft sense of being needed when she thought that the little avatar was waiting for her in the game. But now that the real person was standing in front of her, imagining him waiting every day made her feel guilty for some reason.

Shen Cheng didn’t know how to respond.

Her mind was in turmoil, and just then the hotel attendant brought a first-aid kit. She took the opportunity to wrap Li Weilan’s wound and avoided the sensitive topic.

Li Weilan didn’t force her to give an answer.

He said that the words were just spoken on a whim, and he didn’t necessarily expect her to give him a promise or answer. Moreover, their future was still uncertain, and Li Weilan didn’t want to make her feel difficult or sad by asking for any promises that he couldn’t make.

Shen Cheng sorted out her tangled emotions and her language before asking Li Weilan, “What should I do in the future?”

Li Weilan asked gently, “Can I see your phone?”

Shen Cheng was stunned for a moment, then nodded. She unlocked her phone with her fingerprint and handed it to him.

Li Weilan looked at her phone and saw a blank space in the location the game app should be. He couldn’t help but laugh and gently pushed his nose, as he had guessed.

Li Weilan smiled and handed the phone back to Shen Cheng.

“Hmm?” Shen Cheng made a questioning sound, “Didn’t you say you wanted to see the game? Why did you look at the phone and then stop?”

“This game, only you can see it,” Li Weilan shrugged helplessly.

Shen Cheng didn’t believe it and opened the game page, but found that Li Weilan was telling the truth. She was able to see the game on her phone, but Li Weilan only saw a blank screen.

Li Weilan smiled, “Perhaps, it’s fate. It’s destined that you have a connection with our world.”

“Why me?” Shen Cheng’s eyes widened with confusion.

Li Weilan laughed, “Silly girl. It’s not important why it’s you, but at this point, it can only be you.”

Li Weilan couldn’t see the game, but after completing a time-travel task himself, he had a good idea of the game’s rules and regulations. Although the ultimate goal of the game was still unknown, every change that had occurred so far had brought about positive changes.

“Just like what you did before, if you have time, you can play the game more.”

Shen Cheng thought about the rent money that was about to come her way, and the idea of spending money on the game started to cross her mind. She wanted to buy everything, from building the base to weapons and equipment.

Li Weilan could see the eagerness in her eyes, but he was also worried about the future of this world when he reported to the government.

He knew nothing about how the government of this world would value his report, nor could he be sure if he had succeeded in preventing the crisis in this world. He was uncertain if he would have another chance to come back here.

“Cheng Cheng, after you get the money tomorrow, improve your living environment first,” said Li Weilan seriously. “The place you are living in now is too dark and damp, and I am worried about you.”

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The next morning, Shen Cheng watched as Li Weilan disappeared from her sight.

“…” If it weren’t for opening the game log and clearly seeing a new entry:

【Li Weilan has returned to the wasteland】

Shen Cheng would have thought it was all just a dream. Seeing a paper man appear in front of her was unscientific no matter how she thought about it!

She sorted out her complicated emotions, took a taxi to meet with Lawyer Wang, and then signed the contract under the witness of the lawyer. She went to the Housing Management Bureau to complete the transfer procedures and finally took back her parents’ inheritance that had been occupied for more than ten years.

Surprisingly, Uncle Shen and Second Uncle Shen’s families were quite happy, even Second Uncle Shen, who had transferred the house to Shen Cheng, was probably happy enough with the compensation he received.

Shen Cheng didn’t plan to chat with them much. Just after completing the formalities, she heard Uncle Shen’s loud voice outside the Housing Management Bureau talking on the phone, “What do you mean you can’t contact that gentleman? What does ‘can’t contact’ mean?”

Then he started to curse and jump up and down. His tone even had anger and a faint sob.

Shen Cheng’s heart was moved as she quietly moved towards her uncle’s place, where she originally had no intention of staying longer. She could hear clearly, “What? The ID card address and phone number are all fake? What about the money? Eight million?”

Shen Cheng’s mouth curved slightly with a strange arc. If she still didn’t know who the person who suddenly disappeared was, it would be a waste of Li Weilan’s intention to walk forward and meet her.

Her heart was sweet, but the phone over there had not been hung up yet. She saw from afar a group of burly men walking towards her uncle’s family. The man at the head of the group pushed him hard and asked with a sneer, “Where is the money your son borrowed? Will you repay it or not?”

“I’ll repay, I’ll repay! I’ll sell the house and repay!”

“Then sell it!” The man laughed and pushed Uncle Shen. “We already said to sell it, why haven’t you sold it yet?”

Uncle Shen became angry when he remembered the fraudster who had deceived him into giving money to his second son at a high price and had even divided his property. At this moment, he saw his niece standing nearby with a strange look in her eyes and a smile on her lips, almost instantly feeling a surge of anger rising in his heart. After all, wasn’t she the beneficiary of the scam?

Could it be that the man she called was the one who came to cheat people?

Uncle Shen stepped forward angrily, raised his fist and said, “Did you trick me into believing that? You little slut, how heartless! Killing your parents is not enough, now even us relatives are not spared…”

Shen Cheng stepped back slightly without saying anything. Before she could speak, a tall figure had already blocked her from behind.

The tall figure in a suit was none other than Lawyer Wang, who had just finished his paperwork at the Housing Administration Bureau. He looked sternly at Uncle Shen and said, “According to the civil law of our country, your current behavior towards others constitutes an infringement. If it causes bodily harm to my client, you must compensate for reasonable expenses such as medical expenses, nursing expenses, transportation expenses, and loss of income due to missed work. If we go to court, you will definitely lose and you will have to pay for my hourly fee. My fee is 2000 yuan per hour. Are you sure you want to throw that punch?”

Uncle Shen was furious that the lawyer was protecting that little slut. However, Lawyer Wang’s seriousness and professionalism frightened him, especially when he mentioned the 2000 yuan per hour fee. He became panicked.

Lawyer Wang scared Uncle Shen away with just a few words. Then, he turned around and nodded to Shen Cheng, “Miss Shen, the paperwork is done. I will contact you again if there are any contracts or procedures that require your signature. I will return to the law firm now. Please take care of yourself.”

Shen Cheng smiled gratefully at him, “Thank you.”

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Two days later, Shen Cheng logged into the game again.

During these two days, she visited the house where she had not been for more than ten years for the last time. Unfortunately, after more than ten years of living by Uncle Shen and his family, there was not a single trace or memory left about her childhood in the house.

Without the familiarity and warmth of the past, the house is just a reinforced concrete shell.

Shen Cheng heard that her uncles are now in a bitter dispute, and she didn’t want to get entangled in the middle of it. She entrusted the matter of selling the house to an agent and settled on a rough price before returning to H City.

With the money left over from selling Hemes in her hand, she directly bought a much better house than before.

With more financial freedom, she chose to live alone.

Shen Cheng knew that she already had a little secret and naturally didn’t want to share a room with anyone else – even if the game was said to be extremely intelligent, she didn’t want to risk losing her phone or breaking it.

After moving into her new home, Shen Cheng finally settled down and opened the game again.

During her absence, the little people in the game were still living and working diligently.

A mission countdown appeared at the top of the game screen: three days left until the first zombie attack on the city.

Since learning that this was not just a game, Shen Cheng has become more cautious in her approach to missions and the base. She clicked to send a team of ability users to explore the wasteland and confirm the current situation of the zombie tide.

The one who received this mission was Chen Feng.

His main task in the base these days is to “supply power”. Unlike the small hamsters that mainly supply the internal electricity consumption of the base, Chen Feng’s lightning-based ability has a wider range of uses, and even Fu Yanzhou’s ability research cannot do without him.

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So when the base received this prompt to send a team of elites to explore the wasteland, Chen Feng himself didn’t quite understand why he was named – the base sends people out to sweep and collect materials every day. Why was he singled out this time?

Apart from him, the other designated individuals either had armor or were well-known ability users in the base. If it was just a normal sweep, there was no need to be so cautious, right?

But whether he understood it or not, he still followed the requirements of the mission and led a team of people, driving the “electric car” that Fu Yanzhou had improved from the mecha based on inspiration, out of the base.

Their destination for this sweep was originally a suburban supermarket, but after driving for only ten minutes, Chen Feng immediately felt that something was wrong.

“These zombies…” he looked at the zombie horde following their car with suspicion, unable to shake them off no matter how much they sped up, and his face turned pale for a moment. “They never had this speed before!”

That’s right, before, as long as they drove, they could easily shake off the slow-moving zombies, unless there was a mutant zombie. If they encountered an agile or an ability-enhanced zombie, they could just take them out individually. But now, the zombie horde following their car was dense, and from any angle, they were much faster than before!

They were still driving the latest vehicle developed by the base, which was electrified on the outside. Chen Feng himself was an electric ability user, and as long as his ability didn’t run out, he could replenish the defense line at any time. But even so, if they drove too far without noticing and attracted too many zombies, he would eventually be trapped in an endless sea of zombies.

Chen Feng acted decisively and shouted directly at the driver who was still driving the vehicle, “Find cover and stop the car!” He looked back at everyone in the car and said, “Prepare for battle!”

Shen Cheng watched this scene on her phone and silently breathed a sigh of relief.

She was prepared to force the car to stop if Chen Feng didn’t notice anything in a little while, but that would be a bit risky. But now that he had noticed, this was naturally the best case scenario.

She clicked on one of the zombies following the car and found that its speed, agility, health, and defense had all increased slightly.

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Sandy: So, cub and Cheng Cheng slept in the same room, perhaps even in the same bed? hehe