Zhao Wenyi looked at the young man in front of him for a while before asking in a hoarse voice, "Did you have plastic surgery?" But as soon as the words came out, he silently shook his head, denying this speculation.
No, this person didn't have plastic surgery. His face was still the same, his features still the same, but they had softened and become clearer, and the biggest change was actually those eyes, darker, purer, deeper, unlike anyone else in the world. It was just this pair of eyes that completely overturned all the impressions left by Fangaro on others, as if he had been completely reborn.
"What's your name?" Zhao Wenyi couldn't suppress the impulse in his heart.
"What do you want to say?" Fangaro took the recording pen from him and toyed with it, revealing a slightly curious look in his eyes.
Zhao Wenyi, feeling like he had been burned, immediately drew back the body that was leaning towards him and grasped the steering wheel tightly, saying, "Turn on the recording pen. What I'm about to say is important to Fangaro." He quickly glanced at the other person and added, "Of course, you share the same body, so these words are also important to you."
Fangaro, held the recording pen for just a few seconds before mastering its use. He pressed the record button and said with a gentle smile, "Go on, I'm listening."
A soft, soothing but slightly husky laughter lingered in the car, tickling Zhao Wenyi's eardrums. He resisted the urge to rub his ears, and slowly explained, "I didn't want to interfere with you..." Realizing that the person in front of him wasn't the one he loathed, he immediately changed his tune. "...I didn't want to meddle in Fangaro's affairs. But I've heard that you were arrested by the police, and Fang Kaixuan begged me to ensure your release. By the way, you should know Fang Kaixuan, right?"
Fangaro nodded with a smile, "I do. He is a person who should not exist."
Zhao Wenyi thought this impression was left by the main personality for the alternate personalities. Although it was unpleasant, it wasn't wrong—Fang Kaixuan was indeed a person who should not exist to Fangaro.
"Don't hold any hostility towards him. Being in conflict with him is not beneficial to you or any of your alternate personalities." Zhao Wenyi cautioned solemnly.
"What kind of person is he?" Fangaro tilted his head slightly, with a glint of interest in his eyes.
Zhao Wenyi took out a document envelope and said, "He's completely different from you. While you were still being pampered by Mrs. Fang, he had already been wandering the streets of New York. Due to his poor family background, he had a tough time in the early years, doing almost any job. But he's a genius, unstoppable. Give him the right opportunity, and he will soar. He's just six years older than you, but he has already established a venture capital company. The success rate of the investment cases he leads is one hundred percent, and the profit rate has multiplied. He is known as the 'Golden touch' on Wall Street, and even the international tycoons are no match for him. The network and wealth he has accumulated over the years are beyond your imagination. In his eyes, the Fang family is nothing. What are you going to use to compete with him?"
Zhao Wenyi quickly glanced at Fangaro and continued, "As long as you don't interfere with Fang Kaixuan, he won't come after you. He's not like Fang Luoshan, fond of making things final. After all, you are his nominal younger brother, and for the sake of appearances, he has to let you live like a human being. This is the check and property he left for you. If you want to stay in the capital, don't make trouble for him. But I suggest you go abroad. There is no place for you in the country."
Fangaro opened the document envelope and found a five-million-dollar check and a property certificate inside.
Zhao Wenyi stared at his profile and pointed out, "The location of this villa is excellent, and it should fetch over twenty million. You still owe the company eighty million in breach of contract, and several advertisers are preparing to sue you for compensation. I advise you not to only focus on immediate benefits. Sell the villa, pay off some of the money first, otherwise, you won't even be able to leave the country."
Thinking of the thick stack of summonses sent by the court, Fangaro finally experienced some of the troubles of ordinary people. But he had no intention of selling off his property. He courteously nodded, "Thank you for taking this trip today. If Fang Kaixuan returns, please thank him on my behalf."
"No need to thank me, as long as you take my words to heart." Zhao Wenyi started the car again, but he couldn't take his attention away from this completely new Fangaro. He seemed very gentle, polite, and exuded an air of refinement in his words and actions, as if he had received a good education. To be honest, he seemed more like a young master than the original Fangaro.
The atmosphere in the car was quiet and comfortable, smoothing out quite a few wrinkles on Zhao Wenyi's forehead. He parked the car at the Moon Bay community, staring at the dark gate, thinking it was best to move out as soon as possible as it wasn't a suitable place to live. However, his phone rang.
Fangaro opened the car door and bid farewell with a smile.
Zhao Wenyi said goodbye absentmindedly, but after seeing the text on the phone screen, his brow furrowed and a hint of frustration appeared on his face, as if his mood had deteriorated in an instant. Nevertheless, when he answered the call, his tone was very gentle, and his eyes contained a struggle with pain, speaking with deep affection, as if his soul had split into two completely different halves.
Fangaro, who had originally wanted to close the door and leave, suddenly bent down, his eyes gleaming with a dark brilliance as he gazed directly at Zhao Wenyi. This phone call had completely piqued his interest.
The call connected, and an extremely sweet voice came from the other end of the line, "Hey, darling, what are you doing? Do you miss me?"
Zhao Wenyi pulled the corners of his mouth and replied, "Of course, I miss you. When are you coming back?"
"I'll be back next week." The woman's voice softened a little, carrying a hint of tenderness and caution, "Darling, have you been watching the news these days?"
"Are you asking if I saw the rumors about you and Steve?" Zhao Wenyi's mouth slowly straightened, his eyes dark and almost devoid of any light, yet his gentle and affectionate tone remained, "You don't need to explain. Of course, I believe you. When are you coming back? I'll send a plane to pick you up."
"I knew you would believe me!" The woman's voice was sweet enough to ooze honey, "I will be back next Wednesday. Will you come to pick me up?"
"Yes, I'll personally come to pick you up." Zhao Wenyi put a cigarette in his mouth, his expression still gentle, but a layer of gloom had appeared in his eyes.
The woman fell silent for a few seconds and then said, "My younger brother invested in a film and television city project in Xichuan. Can you buy it? Wenyi, please help him for my sake. Otherwise, he will fall too hard, and in the future, he may not be able to get back up." At this point, the woman's voice was choked with a trace of sorrow, as if deeply upset.
Zhao Wenyi nodded without even thinking, but the tightness of his teeth caused the cigarette filter to snap off.
The woman spoke a few sweet words and then hung up the phone.
Staring at the dark phone screen, Zhao Wenyi, who was gentle just a second ago, suddenly took out a tissue, spat out the last inch of the filter in his mouth, along with a few spots of bright red and a thread of flesh, even biting through the tip of his tongue. He wiped off the bloodstains from the corners of his mouth expressionlessly, crumpled the tissue into a ball and threw it into the car trash can. He then opened the car window, forcefully threw the phone that was previously held in his palm to express longing against the neighborhood wall. With a loud bang, the phone shattered into countless pieces, and his face gradually revealed a ferocious expression.
Fang Luo'an quietly watched this drama unfold. When Zhao Wenyi's breathing became less heavy, he politely asked, "Are you okay?"
Zhao Wenyi suddenly turned to look at him, surprise in his eyes, "You're still here?"
"Are you okay?" Fang Luo'an repeated his question politely.
Forced to smile, Zhao Wenyi said, "I'm fine. I've heard this neighborhood isn't very safe. You should go home quickly. You better deal with the breach of contract and compensation as soon as possible; otherwise, if you end up on the blacklist, you'll have a hard time moving forward. Although I am the company's president, I can't exempt you from the penalty; 80 million is not a small amount, and I won't be able to clear it with the board of directors. I can give you some time, but you'll have to figure something out. I don't recommend you go find Fan Kaixuan again. Although he gave you the check and the property, it was only for show and to sound good. He's very conscious of his reputation, but he's not a good person. If you provoke him, his methods are even harsher than Fan Luoshan's."
After carefully listening to Zhao Wenyi's words, Fang Luo'an nodded and said, "I understand. Thank you for your advice. You can rest assured; I've made progress on the breach of contract matter. Goodbye." He extended two slender fingers and made a farewell gesture near his forehead.
As Zhao Wenyi was drawn to these two glaringly white fingers, when he came to his senses, the youth’s figure had completely disappeared into the dark gate. He looked in the direction where the other party had disappeared for a long time before wiping his face and revealing an unusual disheveled appearance.
At the same time, Fang Luo'an was typing "Su Fengxi" into the search bar. Numerous web pages popped up highlighting the influence of this international actress. The hottest topic was about her rumored relationship with the Oscar-winning actor Steve Carter, with photos of them hugging and even kissing already spreading across Huaguo.
Fang Luo'an accessed Su Fengxi's Weibo, where he saw the clarification letter she had posted, stating that they were just filming and had no private relationship. The intimate photos were merely stills. Her fans were fighting passionately to defend her innocence against the black powder.
In fact, this was not Su Fengxi's first clarification letter. She released one every so often to dispel rumors involving figures in the entertainment industry, business, or even military and political circles. Only extraordinary and influential figures earned her recognition. In her fans' words - Su Fengxi was a walking male god reaper. Anyone who had seen her would be smitten and devoted to her.
She publicly claimed to be single, but the original host's memories told Fang Luo'an that she and Zhao Wenyi were a couple. When she was just a newcomer, Zhao Wenyi was already supporting her. He invested in her films, fought for resources, resolved disputes and took five years to propel her into becoming an internationally acclaimed actress. He even invested a huge sum to send her to Hollywood, where she became an international star.
Without Zhao Wenyi, there would be no Su Fengxi today, and there was no doubt that they were truly in love.