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

the other side.

In Qingshui County, in a cadre resettlement community, the rooms are brightly lit.

Chen Jun had just finished showering and changed into clean clothes. He was sitting by the window talking to Chen Wenbin on the phone.

"Dad, what's wrong?"

On the other end of the phone, Chen Wenbin's voice was unusually serious, his tone full of warning.

"Son, the waters of Qingshui County are far deeper than you imagine."

"Qingshui County has always been known in our circle as the Brahman County, and Shijia is the Brahman of that place."

Chen Jun glanced at the rooms with lights still shining in the night outside the window and asked, puzzled, "Dad, aren't you worrying too much?"

"They're just the Shi family, a local powerful family. At most, they're the richest family in the county, with some connections in the area. Why do you have to exaggerate their status so much?"

He didn't feel anything was wrong at all.

In the development of the Dragon Kingdom, politics and business have long been separated, and he has never heard of any wealthy person who can control the government of a place.

It seems the old man is getting on in years and has heard some news that makes him overthink things.

With his father's status as a provincial governor and the support of his father-in-law from a top-tier wealthy family, he had plenty of confidence and didn't think a local tyrant in a county would dare to do anything to him.

Upon hearing this, Chen Wenbin on the other end of the phone subconsciously touched his belt, then suddenly realized Chen Jun wasn't around, and angrily said:

"What do you know!"

"Do you know how many county party secretaries have gotten into trouble in Qingshui County over the years? A full three!"

"They all wanted to develop the economy of Qingshui County and change the local landscape, but what was the result? They either got into car accidents or died unexpectedly. Even the special agents sent by the central government couldn't find any evidence of the Shi family's murder, and in the end, the matter was dropped."

"Which of these people wasn't an impeccable veteran, a seasoned pro at navigating the officialdom? They still fell from grace and were reduced to nothing, let alone a greenhorn like you?"

"The Shi family has been operating in Qingshui County for nearly a century, and their influence has long since spread to every corner. Even the local armed forces minister is surnamed Shi. Don't make any rash moves in Qingshui County; just treat it as a trip."

"I'll have you transferred immediately!"

This earnest warning was full of advice and concern.

But after listening, Chen Jun showed no fear whatsoever; instead, he grew increasingly impatient and said dismissively:

"Dad, you've been in a high position for too long, and you're getting more and more timid. You become inexplicably cautious when you hear bad news."

"What era are we living in? A society governed by the rule of law, with layers of oversight in the public service system. How dare the Shi family openly defy the government and try to cover up everything?"

"With three secretaries in trouble, do you think the higher-ups will let the Shi family off the hook? They would have been razed to the ground long ago."

Chen Wenbin sighed deeply:

"Son, some things aren't as simple as you think. This isn't ancient times, where you can just flatten things at will. Nowadays, everything requires evidence. Without evidence, how can the higher-ups take action against the Shi family?"

"Qingshui County is full of Shi family members. What difference would it make if they just randomly picked someone to take the blame?"

Chen Jun remains convinced of his own ideas:

"Old man, since you're so worried, I'll go ask the Shi family tomorrow if Qingshui County's economy can develop. I want to see if the Shi family really calls the shots in Qingshui County."

Finally, he said confidently:

"Besides, what kind of family is the Qin family? What does the Shi family have to compare with my father-in-law's family?"

"My father-in-law could easily take out trillions of yuan in resources and, within six months, completely revitalize the economy of Qingshui County, creating a benchmark achievement that will attract attention throughout the province!"

"Just you wait and see, I'll definitely make a name for myself here, rise through the ranks, and make everyone look at me with new eyes!"

Listening to his son's naive and arrogant words, Chen Wenbin felt a headache coming on and felt utterly powerless.

He knew how dangerous Qingshui County was.

However, his own son, despite his ambition and background, lacked shrewdness and understanding of the wickedness of human nature. This time, his insistence on going against the tide will inevitably lead to great losses.

Chen Wenbin sighed wearily, his tone full of helplessness.

"I will try my best to transfer you out of Qingshui County as soon as possible. Until then, your life is the priority, and you must not act rashly!"

After saying that, he hung up the phone without waiting for Chen Jun to refute him.

Hearing the busy tone from his phone, Chen Jun curled his lip, looking completely unconcerned, and casually tossed the phone aside.

In his eyes, his father’s caution was simply a result of his long-standing cowardice and timidity.

He was already impatient and ready to start his promotion, hoping to rise to the top in one step by leveraging his achievements in Qingshui County.

...

Northwest Theater Command, headquarters location.

The night was deep, but the command post office was still brightly lit.

Zhou Shuo, dressed in casual clothes, sat upright at the table, a document between his fingers, his expression calm, but his eyes held a turmoil that had been suppressed for many years.

Having been stationed in the Northwest Theater for many years, he held real military power as a lieutenant general, but because his territory was remote and far from the core circle, he was often ignored by the top families, with no one trying to win him over or support him.

Despite holding high-ranking military positions, they remain marginalized, unable to secure core resources, and their careers stagnate.

But tonight, the situation that had been quiet for many years was completely shattered.

Within an hour, the Cui family of Qinghe, the Wang family of Taiyuan, and the Zheng family of Xingyang, all members of the five prominent families and seven influential clans in the capital, called one after another, offering extremely generous cooperation terms and vying to win him over.

The conditions offered by the Cui family were the most tempting: hundreds of billions of yuan of special military funds would be invested in the Northwest Theater Command every year, and the theater command would be given priority in contracting out military equipment upgrades, infrastructure renovations, and logistics supply projects at low prices. He would be in charge of the entire process, and all achievements and credits would be attributed to him.

In addition, it was promised that he would be able to access top-level connections and connect with key figures in the military to pave the way for future promotions and job transfers. It was also promised that the employment and education of all military and police families in the Northwest Theater Command would be further improved.

Such treatment would have been unimaginable for Zhou Shuo in the past.

He spent half his life guarding the frontier, working diligently and conscientiously, enduring decades of hardship, and finally earned the attention of a top-tier family.

All he needs to do is endorse these powerful families, and he can get hundreds of billions of resources and accumulate a huge amount of political achievements every year. It's a sure-fire way to make money.

He had no reason to refuse such a good thing.

However, Zhou Shuo did not immediately agree.

He vaguely sensed something was wrong. The five clans and seven noble families were well-established and had always been arrogant. They had never given him a second glance before. Why would they all lower themselves and vie to curry favor with him on the same night?

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation.

He planned to wait and see if the Xie, Wang, and Li families, these truly top-tier wealthy families, would contact him.

Just as he was waiting patiently, his personal cell phone on the table rang again.

Zhou Shuo glanced at the number and saw that it was an unfamiliar number; a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

He subconsciously assumed it was a call from one of the remaining top families, so he quickly raised his hand to answer, speaking in a humble tone.

"Hello."

On the other end of the phone, Qin Zheng's calm and composed voice slowly rang out.

"General Zhou, I am Qin Zheng from the Qin family of Jiangnan. I would like to discuss the matter of sponsorship with you."

The joy on Zhou Shuo's face froze instantly, and a clear look of disappointment flashed in his eyes.