Chapter 12: Mr. Ye, please have some self-respect!

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"..."

Ku Duo turned to look at Fang Chang.

Hearing the man's words, Fang Chang was also shocked: "You fucking... get out! Get out of here right now!"

"Okay! Okay! I'm leaving now!"

The man hurriedly stuffed the money into his pocket, then stood up and quickly left.

This scene was witnessed by a woman not far away. The woman calmly saved the video on her phone, then turned and disappeared into the crowd.

"Alright, let's get down to business!"

After seeing the man leave, Fang Chang sat back down in his chair and said seriously, "Didn't you want your fortune told? Let's do it."

Ye Xiang nodded and smiled, "What do you want to know?"

"To know..."

This question stunned Fang Chang. He had only wanted to make a good connection with this chosen one; after all, more friends mean more opportunities, right?

If the route through Fang Fan's side doesn't work, this Ye Xiang will do. Most importantly, it'll forge a good relationship; if he offends him someday, he won't be targeted!

Everyone knows the vengeful nature of the Chosen One.

So he never even considered having his fortune told.

After a moment's thought, Fang Chang's eyes lit up: "Right, tell me my future fate! See if I'll suffer any bloodshed or anything like that, whether I'll die young."

"..."

Hearing this, Ye Xiang's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of regret appearing in them.

Fang Chang knew his fate, but still feigned ignorance, asking, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

"Nothing..."

Ye Xiang shook his head, then pulled out a special talisman from his robes.

"Take this. Don't think it's fake. In a crucial moment, it can... um?"

Before he finished speaking, Fang Chang snatched the talisman from Ye Xiang's hand and stuffed it into his robes.

Seeing Ye Xiang's dazed expression, Fang Chang asked, "Wasn't it for me?"

"It's for you..."

Ye Xiang, snapping out of his reverie, smiled and said, "Aren't you afraid this thing is fake? After all, it's just a paper talisman."

Fang Chang looked directly into Ye Xiang's eyes and said, word by word, "I don't believe you're a fraud!"

"You..."

Ye Xiang's expression was complicated, his heart warming more and more, making him somewhat at a loss.

He had just returned from his studies, and in all these days, no one had believed him. Even his parents had advised him against getting involved in superstitious things. Yet, Fang Chang, a complete stranger, someone he had never met before—where did he get the trust?

"What's your name?"

"My name is Fang Chang."

Fang Chang smiled and asked in return, "And you?"

"Ye Xiang."

Ye Xiang said earnestly, "Fang Chang, from today onwards, I will protect you with all my might, even if... Hey?! What are you doing?"

Before he finished speaking, Fang Chang had already scanned the QR code!

Two hundred thousand yuan arrived…

“Protect me three times!”

After scanning the code, Fang Chang spoke again: “One hundred thousand each time, right? I’ll transfer it to you twice more, consider it as you protecting me three times!”

Ye Xiang’s expression grew increasingly complicated: “Judging from your wealthy destiny, plus your clothes, luxury car, and bodyguards, it proves you’re not a fool. Why did you trust me the first time we met?”

Upon hearing this, Fang Chang's face broke into a bright smile: "I don't know, but the moment I saw you, I knew you weren't a conman."

"You really are..."

Ye Xiang was deeply moved and instinctively grabbed Fang Chang's hand.

Fang Chang, however, pulled his hand back, his expression serious: "Mr. Ye, please have some self-respect!"

"Ahem..."

Ye Xiang coughed awkwardly twice: "I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself. Um, I really didn't expect anyone to trust me so much. I'm in a real hurry for money these days."

"So I won't return the money, but I accept your kindness!"

"Okay!"

Fang Chang nodded.

Money? For his current status, that was completely unimportant; what he valued was this kindness!

You said you'd protect me, so you can't run away when your buddy's in trouble, right?

Knowing that too much of a good thing can be bad, Fang Chang understood human nature, so he didn't try to build a relationship further. Instead, he stood up and said to Ye Xiang, "Then I'll be going now. Thank you for the divination and your talisman."

"You're welcome! This is my phone number!"

Ye Xiang quickly wrote down his contact information on a piece of paper and handed it to Fang Chang.

"If you encounter any trouble later, remember to contact me!"

"I will."

Fang Chang smiled and said, "Don't think it's too much trouble then."

"No!"

Ye Xiang's expression was solemn: "No matter where I am, I'll be there the moment you encounter trouble!"

Fang Chang nodded, then turned and left, Ku Duo following closely behind.

Watching Fang Chang's retreating figure, Ye Xiang's face showed gratitude: "This time, my mother's illness can be cured, Fang Chang… I'll remember your name. You have a short-lived destiny? It doesn't matter, human will can overcome fate! Even if you are destined to die young, I will make up for it!"

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Night fell.

Fang Chang had returned to his room.

Inside the study.

Fang's parents and Fang Yajun listened to Ku Duo's report.

"He really said that?"

Fang's father was utterly shocked.

As the head of the Fang family, he had naturally investigated Fang Chang's underhanded actions. The reason he hadn't exposed him was because Fang Chang was his son.

Similarly, Fang's mother and Fang Yajun were also aware of the situation, but they hadn't expected this reason.

Fang's mother's voice trembled slightly: "I thought Xiao Chang couldn't accept Xiao Fan, so he planned to force Xiao Fan to leave. It turns out it was just a child's tantrum."

"He...he wants to leave home? No! Absolutely not!"

Fang Yajun's beautiful eyes welled up with tears. If an outsider were to see this usually aloof female CEO so vulnerable, they would likely be astonished.

"I knew it! Xiao Chang is so kind, how could he possibly hurt Fang Fan!"

"He probably thinks we won't love him anymore after Fang Fan comes back, so he's planning to throw one last tantrum and then run away from home as if it's perfectly normal. He was planning to do the same thing last time he packed his suitcase!"

"He's always been very insecure, he even went to a fortune teller to have his fate predicted… he… he…"

Fang Yajun covered her lips, her shoulders trembling slightly. Suppressing her emotions, she commanded Ku Duo, "Continue to follow the young master. Remember! Stay close to him. If he disappears, I'll take your life!"

"Yes, Miss!"

Ku Duo nodded respectfully.

Fang's parents exchanged a glance, both seeing the guilt in each other's eyes.

This guilt wasn't just for Fang Fan, but also for Fang Chang.

As members of the Fang family, they were practically overwhelmed with work, leaving them little time for their families.

Fang Fan was lost, but what about Fang Chang? This adopted child was also filled with inferiority; his usual arrogance was undoubtedly just a facade.

After all, Ku Duo's report had pierced their hearts.

That child must have been very lonely all these years.