The system only arrives when you're old? Then let's create a super-rich family!

News spreads faster among Beijing's top circles than most people imagine.

The news that Qin Zheng had been invited to visit the Lin family alone, and that the Yuan family grandfather and grandson followed closely behind, spread like wildfire throughout all the prominent families in just half an hour.

The aristocratic families who had originally been waiting to see who would be the best bidder, upon learning that the Yuan family had taken the lead in contacting the Lin family, couldn't help but curse loudly on the spot.

To everyone else, the Yuan family's move was too hasty, completely giving away their interests.

However, when the Yuan family announced that they had not reached a cooperation agreement with the Lin family, many people were somewhat relieved.

After all, the Lin family is now a highly sought-after family, and there are many people who are envious of them.

If the Yuan family gets there first, they won't have a chance.

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The Cui family's core council hall.

The gate was tightly closed, isolating the inside from the outside, and preventing any spying or eavesdropping.

The hall was filled with the core elders, key members, and new generation heirs of the Cui family. Everyone sat upright with solemn expressions, not daring to utter a sound.

The heavy and oppressive atmosphere pervaded the entire room, highlighting the significance of today's meeting.

This was a crucial meeting that would determine the future development of the Cui family over the next few decades.

After the last core clan member took his seat, Cui Wentao, the head of the Cui family, sat in the main seat, cleared his throat, and solemnly said:

"We have gathered everyone here today for one matter, a matter that concerns the rise and fall of the Cui family for decades to come. Today we will gather everyone's wisdom and opinions, and everyone is welcome to share their thoughts."

"After the Xie family successfully advanced to become the fourth top-tier family, the first place among the middle-tier families became vacant. Next, this title will be contested by my Cui family and the other five prestigious families and seven prominent clans."

"The value of this position is self-evident and I don't need to elaborate on it; you all know it."

As soon as he finished speaking, a fierce fire and greed ignited in the eyes of everyone in the hall.

Every member of the Cui family present was acutely aware of the significance of being ranked first among middle-class families.

Ten years ago, the Xie family and the Cui family were equal in status, both belonging to the middle-class families, and their strengths were comparable.

It was the Xie family that seized the top spot among the middle-class aristocratic families back then, thus firmly surpassing all other aristocratic families of the same generation and embarking on a path of rapid rise.

With this title, the Xie family firmly secured the advantage of preferential treatment in the circle of resources, crushed other competitors, and in just ten years, they frantically accumulated massive wealth, made extensive connections with top-level people, and climbed step by step, eventually successfully joining the ranks of top families and entering the level of the Wang, Bai and Li families.

If the Cui family can replicate the Xie family's rise to power, seize the vacant top spot, and maintain their advantage for ten years, it will be a great success.

Ten years later, the Cui family will be able to step on the shoulders of other aristocratic families and smoothly enter the ranks of top aristocratic families, becoming the fifth largest top aristocratic family in the Dragon Kingdom!

The thought of their family reaching such a pinnacle in the future filled all the family members present with excitement and their faces flushed, their eyes filled with longing and ambition.

Cui Wentao quietly surveyed the entire scene, taking in everyone's excitement and longing, and understood their thoughts.

Without wasting any words, he raised his hand and pressed the switch in front of him, and the projector in front of him lit up instantly, projecting five panels of character information.

Each panel clearly displays the person's photo, name, rank, garrison location, and core authority.

First place: Lin Guolong, from Beijing, Lieutenant General.

Second place: Lu Chengze, Major General, Beijing Garrison Command.

Third, Jiang Yi, a colonel stationed at the core government headquarters in Beijing.

Fourth place: Zhou Shuo, Northwest Theater Command, Lieutenant General.

Fifth place: Gao Ji'an, Major General, Southern Xinjiang Garrison.

The projected image remained still, and Cui Wentao gave everyone ample time to review and contemplate it. Only after everyone had memorized the information about the five individuals did he slowly speak:

"Given the Cui family's current resources, connections, and influence, they are still far from being able to forcibly take the top spot among mid-level aristocratic families."

"Therefore, we must select one of these five people to attract investment and enhance the influence of the Cui family."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a young member of the direct lineage below couldn't help but ask a question.

"Master, I can understand having the first four people on the candidate list, but why is Gao Ji'an also being considered?"

"The Southern Xinjiang Garrison is located next to the Golden Triangle. It is a remote area with a complex situation, rampant drug trafficking, and constant conflicts. The investment risk is extremely high. It would be too difficult to help him achieve outstanding political achievements and get promoted."

Upon hearing this, most of the clansmen present nodded in agreement, their faces full of conviction.

In the eyes of all the prominent families, Gao Ji'an was the worst investment option.

First, the border in southern Xinjiang is chaotic and dangerous, with armed and ruthless drug traffickers from abroad. Conflicts occur frequently and there are many hidden dangers. Not only is it difficult to achieve outstanding political achievements, but it is also easy to get involved in one's own affairs if one is not careful, which would be a loss.

Secondly, supporting Gao Ji'an's promotion requires a continuous investment of massive resources, materials, and connections. It is a long-term commitment with a huge investment, a long return cycle, and a high probability of not getting equivalent benefits. It is purely a thankless task.

Third, there is a significant disparity between military rank and territorial jurisdiction. Major generals and colonels stationed in Beijing are at the core of the power circle, and their words and actions can influence the top-level structure, making their connections extremely valuable. In contrast, Gao Ji'an is merely a garrison major general stationed on a remote border, with little influence. In the eyes of the top leadership, he is not even as respectable or useful as a core garrison colonel stationed in Beijing.

Such a person is not worth the core resources that aristocratic families would expend to win over and bind.

Cui Wentao nodded slightly, taking the lead in agreeing with everyone's opinion.

"You're right. Normally speaking, investing in Gao Ji'an would indeed be extremely low-return and extremely high-risk, making it the least worthwhile option."

His tone abruptly shifted, a deep meaning flashing in his eyes, and he suddenly said in a deep voice:

"But what if Gao Ji'an is very likely related to Gao Chuan?"

hiss!

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked, and even their breathing suddenly stopped.

Someone gasped in shock on the spot, their voice trembling uncontrollably.

"Master! Is this true?!"

Gao Chuan!

The head of the Weiheng Supervision Bureau, the regulator above all the top families in the Dragon Kingdom, and the presiding judge!

He holds the authority to investigate, supervise, and hold accountable all the powerful families, wielding the power of life and death. His position is extraordinary, and no one dares to provoke him.

Any unusual activity, expansion, strategic planning, or project implementation by a family business is subject to review and supervision by the Weiheng Supervision Bureau.

If one could get in touch with Gao Chuan through Gao Ji'an and gain the implicit favor and tacit approval of this top figure, the benefits would be immeasurable!

Cui Wentao gently shook his head:

"I can't be 100% sure, but I've received some inside information."

"That's Gao Ji'an. Among the other five prominent families and seven noble clans on the candidate list, do you think the other families would be foolish enough not to know that Gao Ji'an is not a suitable investment?"

"The fact that they still include him in the list of candidates and are willing to take him into consideration can only be explained by the fact that my guess is probably true. There must be some unknown, secret connection between Gao Ji'an and Gao Chuan."