The Rise of a Special Forces Soldier Abandoned by a Wealthy Family

While the old men were confused and shocked!

Inside the hotel room, a strange calm prevailed, like the calm before a storm.

Li Weiguo and Zeng Long leaned back on the sofa, seemingly relaxed, with the beer cans in their hands occasionally making a slight clinking sound.

But their gazes, as if drawn by a magnet, were firmly fixed on the huge LCD TV screen on the wall.

The screen was playing some insignificant GG video, but an invisible tension was quietly building in the room.

Time passed second by second, as if deliberately stretching out the pace.

At exactly four o'clock in the afternoon, the sleep-inducing GG melody came to an abrupt end!

The television screen suddenly went dark, then abruptly lit up, the image forcibly switched to the studio of the Dragon Kingdom's national television news channel.

A news anchor, known throughout the country for his composure and solemnity, appeared on camera.

But unlike usual, her expression was unusually solemn today, with an unprecedented sense of heaviness and determination between her brows!

It was as if a crucial manifesto concerning the very foundation of the nation was about to be read aloud.

"Viewers, we now have an important news segment that we have just received."

The anchor's voice came through the speakers, clear and calm, yet possessing a power that seemed to penetrate the screen.

It instantly captured the hearts of all the viewers watching the program.

Recently, the so-called "Zeng, a student from Beijing Tsinghua University, was involved in organized crime" incident has caused a great stir online and attracted widespread attention.

A joint in-depth investigation was conducted by multiple departments, including the Supreme Anti-Corruption Agency, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Cyberspace Administration of China.

It has now been determined that this was a premeditated, organized, and meticulously planned case of slander and framing!

Behind this lies a complex chain of interests and serious violations of discipline and law, making it extremely heinous in nature and extremely despicable in its methods!

The host's opening remarks were like the first massive boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating a huge wave on the internet, in countless homes, and at Beijing Qing University!

Everyone who was watching TV or scrolling through their phones involuntarily stopped what they were doing and held their breath!

Immediately afterwards, the television screen began a dazzling yet clearly organized split-screen display, with each piece of irrefutable evidence like a drawn sword, its cold light piercing the core of all the lies!

The first sword:

The source of evil—

A meticulously planned trap—

A clear waveform of a telephone recording begins to play on one side of the screen, accompanied by text subtitles.

First, there was Wang Tianhao's voice, laced with both flattery and malice:

Brother Leopard, how's the arrangement going? ...Yes, it's that kid, Zeng Long! ...

Find a few unfamiliar, quick-witted people, and while they're having a late-night snack, deliberately cause trouble and make a big scene! ...

Yes, give them a good beating, especially that Zeng Long, give him special "care"! ...

Don't worry, money is no problem. Your satisfaction is guaranteed after the job is done!

Then came Leopard's arrogant and rude response:

Haha, no problem! Don't worry, Young Master Hao!

They're just a bunch of students. My men could drown them with a single spit from each of them!

We guarantee we'll do a perfect job for you!

This recording alone is enough to send chills down the spines of all listeners—it's a blatant conspiracy to hire someone to commit violence!

The second sword:

A distorted scene—

The altered "truth" —

Immediately following, a video was shown that was clearly taken by several passersby (the Ninth Division personnel arranged in advance by Li Weiguo and the Dragon Blood members who were secretly protecting Zeng Long).

A video, composed of multiple street surveillance camera views but with coherent and complete content, began to play.

In the video, Zeng Long and several roommates and female classmates can be clearly seen happily eating late-night snacks at a street food stall.

At this moment, a dozen or so sleazy-looking men and women (who were Brother Leopard's men) casually sat down at the table next to them.

A scantily clad, gaudy-faced female thug deliberately walked over to Zeng Long's table and then stumbled and "accidentally" bumped into Zeng Long's table.

A student quickly helped the woman up, but she immediately turned the tables and started yelling and cursing.

The conflict erupted instantly!

The dozen or so thugs seemed to have been waiting for this moment. They swarmed forward, overturning tables and chairs, and raining blows on Hao Shuai, Zhu Yiqun, Du Ziteng, and the others!

The scene was extremely chaotic and dangerous!

Just then, Zeng Long, who had been observing, saw that his roommates were about to suffer a loss, and his eyes suddenly turned cold! He made his move!

The next scene made all the viewers gasp in shock, followed by gasps of astonishment!

Zeng Long's figure moved with the speed of a cheetah! His movements were clean and efficient to the extreme, without the slightest unnecessary frills!

One punch! It accurately hit the jaw of a thug who was throwing a punch at Du Ziteng, and the thug collapsed to the ground without even uttering a sound!

A fierce low sweep kick! Another thug charging at Hao Shuai's shinbone cracked with a sickening sound as he screamed and fell to the ground! A backhand elbow strike! A side-step grappling move! Every movement was as fast as lightning and as heavy as a thousand pounds!

In the blink of an eye, the dozen or so menacing thugs lay scattered on the ground like felled wheat, only able to groan in pain!

Zeng Long stood amidst the mess, his breathing steady, his cold gaze sweeping over his surroundings as he shielded his terrified roommates behind him.

How can this be considered "gang-related brawl"?

This was clearly a legitimate act of self-defense after being pushed to the limit, a swift and skillful act by a highly skilled individual to protect their classmate!

Their actions were highly professional and efficient.

The third sword:

An escalation of malice—

A vicious scheme to frame someone else—

The screen then switched back to the audio waveform and subtitles, playing another recording from a later time.

Wang Tianhao's voice was full of malice:

Brother Leopard, not only did your men fail to harm the target, they were also wiped out in one fell swoop.

That "fight" scene tonight can't go wrong again. Everything's been arranged, right? You're going to go all out and destroy them...

Remember! When the two sides start fighting, you absolutely must shout for me to do your best!

They shouted, "Brother Long sent us!" and "Boss Zeng Long said, kill them!"...

Yes! The louder the better! Everyone around needs to hear it, and it has to involve blood!

I'll make him smother his pants with mud, making him look like shit even if he's not! I'll definitively prove his guilt in orchestrating a gangland brawl!

Let's see how he turns things around this time! Hahaha!

Leopard Brother's response:

"Understood! Young Master Hao! I guarantee it will be as real as if it were true! That kid surnamed Zeng will have no way to defend himself!"

This recording completely exposes his sinister intentions and despicable methods, which are outrageous!

The fourth sword:

The confessions of the online trolls—

Money-driven lies —

Several interrogation videos appeared on television, with faces blurred but audio unchanged.

The previously arrogant Wang Tianhao now sat dejectedly in the interrogation chair, his voice trembling, like a wilted eggplant.

"I...I just don't like him...and...I'd prefer him to go to jail..."

Several other leaders of the online trolls also came forward one after another, confessing without hesitation:

We received money…a lot of money…to fabricate all sorts of damaging information and hire a large number of online troll accounts, as instructed by our superiors.

Posting and commenting on various platforms... desperately trying to stir up trouble...

The goal is to make everyone believe that Zeng Long is a wicked person who commits all sorts of evil deeds...

The deployment requires us to focus our attacks on two key points:

First, there's definitely a problem with his eligibility for admission without examination...

Secondly, he needs to be portrayed as a mafia boss…

Third, he should force those who recommended him for admission or bail him to step down...

The fifth sword:

The End of the Underworld

The shock of swift and decisive law enforcement—

A short but extremely impactful video was played, showing Brother Leopard in a private room at a nightclub—

The process of being captured by the mysterious special operations team Thunder (sensitive scenes have been redacted, but the chilling atmosphere is palpable).

This was followed by a recording of him in the interrogation room, his voice filled with fear and regret:

"...It was...it was Wang Tianhao who made me do it...first, he picked a fight and beat someone up, then he arranged a fake fire and framed them...I...I was just doing it for money...I was wrong...I was really wrong..."

The sixth sword:

Forged evidence —

The truth behind technical restoration—

Several so-called "Criminal Records of Zeng Long" were displayed side by side on the screen.

High-resolution photos of "evidence" such as "disability assessment certificates".

Next to it is an appraisal report issued by a professional technical institution, which clearly marks the flaws such as forged seals, traces of pasting, and non-standard format with red circles.

The evidence is overwhelming, proving that these are all clumsy forgeries!

The Seventh Sword:

The mastermind behind the scenes—

Eavesdropping that reaches the core—

(This part was handled with extreme care; no specific recordings were played, but it was presented in the form of text summaries and waveforms.) The screen displays several summaries of communication records marked with time and number (some numbers are hidden).

On [Date] at [Time], number A (identified as someone's work assistant) called number B (an online promoter).

Abstract:

"The hype isn't enough! Let's escalate it! Focus our attack on his guaranteed admission to university, and implicate a certain minister!"

On [Date] at [Time], number C (identified as the same person as above) called number D (a media executive).

Abstract:

They seized on the fact that the criminal police refused to release the person, but a certain minister forcefully granted him bail! They created public pressure!

The minister in charge of Zeng Long's promotion and bail must be found guilty of abusing his power!

Although these recordings were not played, their timing closely matches the key moments of the events, making their implications extremely clear!

This is enough to draw a clear, top-down chain of framing in the minds of the audience.

The eighth sword:

Proof of academic excellence—

Indispensable excellence

Finally, there is a heavy "hammer of honor".

The screen displays scanned copies of official transcripts and professor recommendation letters from top universities abroad!

All of them are Zeng Long (English name)! His grades are near perfect!

Several internationally renowned figures in finance and economics lavished praise in their recommendation letters.

They called him an "academic prodigy who appears only once in a decade" (most of these were professors of financial economics at the base).

"A leader in the future of finance!" (Subtitle emphasizes)

It is precisely because of its dazzling, internationally recognized academic achievements and enormous potential—

The country spared no expense and, through compliant channels, earnestly invited him to return to China and transfer to Peking University for further studies under the guise of a special talent exchange student!

All procedures are reasonable, legal, and compliant!

This reflects the country's strategic emphasis on and attraction of talent!

At the same time, there were also clips of several well-known professors and academicians from Beijing University of Science and Technology being interviewed briefly!

They praised Zeng Long's academic abilities and depth of thought, saying that he "far surpasses his peers" and is "a blessing to Beijing and Tsinghua University."

Combining this with the previous video of him bravely protecting his classmate, the anchor's voice-over solemnly concluded:

Such an outstanding young man with excellent academic achievements, unanimously recognized at home and abroad, and of high moral character, who dared to step forward when his classmates were in danger!

To be framed in such a vicious and shameless way!

This is not only a personal tragedy for Zeng Long, but also a blatant provocation against the country's talent strategy and fairness and justice!

The chain of evidence is now completely closed!

From street violence to online trolls, from gangster tactics to abuse of power, from fabricated evidence to academic defamation...

The entire conspiracy, like an ugly and dark painting, was laid bare to the light of day by the power of the state in the most forceful and irrefutable way!

"...Based on the above conclusive evidence,"

The anchor's voice rang out again, more forceful and resolute than before, carrying an unquestionable authority and decisiveness—

As decided by the relevant departments:

Former Director of the XX Department of the Ministry of Education, XXX

Captain XX of a certain police station branch

Vice Captain XXX……

Twelve public officials have been dismissed and are under investigation for allegedly neglecting their duties, providing false information, or acting as protectors in this incident.

The main culprit in the incident was Wang Tianhao (online name "Haotian").

Zhang Bao (nicknamed "Brother Leopard"), a social idler.

Thirty-five criminal suspects directly involved in spreading rumors, causing trouble, and cyberbullying were arrested.

He has been criminally detained by the public security authorities in accordance with the law!

The in-depth investigation into this case is still ongoing.

The Cyberspace Administration of China has activated its highest-level emergency response plan to make every effort to clean up related rumors and information online, purify cyberspace, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of citizens and social fairness and justice!

Before the news had even finished airing, the entire online world of China had exploded as if a nuclear bomb had been dropped on it! It was in an uproar!

Public opinion has undergone an unprecedented and astonishing 180-degree reversal!

The previous overwhelming attacks on Zeng Long, the questioning of Li Weiguo, and the mockery of Beijing Qing University, along with the trending topics on social media, were like a locust swarm.

It was as if it had been wiped away and wiped clean in an instant by an invisible, powerful hand!

Instead, a wave of public anger and condemnation erupted, like a volcanic eruption!

And the support and apology that followed the relief!

"Fuck you! So that's the truth! We've all been made fools of! Used as pawns!"

"Damn it! This is disgusting! This is despicable! To use such underhanded methods to frame such a good student! To frame a minister!"

"I'm so sorry, Zeng Long! We're so sorry! We were wrong! We were deceived! You've suffered!"

"I'm so sorry, Minister! You've been wronged! You are a truly good official who protects the nation's talent!"

"Severely punish the masterminds behind this! Investigate to the end! Show no leniency! Restore the hero's innocence! Restore justice to society!"

"Our nation is mighty! Law enforcement is in excellent shape! A swift and decisive counterattack! This is truly gratifying! This is our powerful motherland!"

"Salute to Zeng Long! A top student! A hero! And with such excellent character! He is a true role model for our generation!"

"Where are those trashy influencers who stirred up trouble before? Show yourselves! Deleting posts and playing dead isn't enough! The platform must permanently ban them!"

The trending topics list was instantly filled with "#Shocking reversal in Zeng Long's case#",

"#Operation Thunder by the Mysterious National Law Enforcement Agency#"

"#Salute to the minister who recommended Zeng Long for admission#"

"#Severely punish the masterminds behind the scenes#"

"#ZengLongIsTheTrueAcademicAce#"

The hashtags "#Apologize to the hero who saved his classmate#" have completely taken over the trend!

Each topic was followed by a bright red "Explosive" sign! Views and discussions skyrocketed exponentially!

The public's emotions shifted instantly from initial anger at being misled to immense anger at being deceived.

Deep guilt towards the victims

And we are extremely supportive and genuinely proud of the state apparatus's decisive action to correct the wrongs!

The campus forum servers of Kyoto University were almost overwhelmed!

All previous posts questioning, mocking, or even insulting Zeng Long have been pinned to the top by the administrator and labeled with a red "rumor" tag.

Or it might get instantly overwhelmed by a massive number of new posts!

The screen is filled with apology posts, support posts, and posts of admiration!

Especially the girls, seeing Zeng Long's handsome face and top-notch academic aura,

And the exceptional skills and strong sense of security he displayed while protecting his classmates in the video instantly won him countless fans:

"Zeng Long! We're so sorry! We misunderstood you!"

"Wow! Zeng Long is so handsome! He's good at studying, good at fighting, and even better at character! He's a true male god!"

"Those criminals are despicable! How could they frame our idol like that! Unforgivable!"

"The school must protect Zeng Long! We can't let him suffer any more injustice!"

Zeng Long's three roommates—

Hao Shuai, Zhu Yiqun, and Du Ziteng were in their dorm room watching the astonishing news reversal and the frantically refreshing comments on their phones and computer screens.

Overwhelmed with excitement, they jumped up from their chairs, hugged each other, and shouted, cried, and laughed. All the gloom, worries, and helplessness they had felt before were instantly washed away by their ecstasy and excitement!

"Boss! The real hero is innocent! I knew it! Boss is awesome!"

Hao Shuai excitedly pounded the table. "Great! Great! Waaah..."

Zhu Yiqun couldn't help but wipe away her tears:

"Damn it! Now let's see who dares to talk nonsense! From now on, I'm following the boss!" Du Ziteng was excited, his face flushed.

In a corner of the campus, Zeng Lingyu looked at the completely reversed public opinion and the irrefutable evidence released by the authorities on her phone.

My tense nerves finally relaxed, and tears rolled down my face like beads from a broken string—tears of joy.

She hugged Yan Rugo tightly, crying and laughing at the same time:

"Sister Ruge! Look! Look! I knew it! I knew Zeng Long was innocent! He's the best! He's a hero to all the students!"

She was incoherent and overwhelmed with emotion.

Yan Ruge also took a long breath and gently patted Zeng Lingyu's back to comfort her.

But as she looked at the descriptions on the screen of Zeng Long's "monstrous" academic achievements and extraordinary skills,

Considering Zeng Lingyu's consistently unusual attitude and Zeng Long's mysterious and contradictory aura,

Her intelligent and beautiful eyes sparkled with an even stronger sense of curiosity and contemplation.

Zeng Long is far more than just a "top student".

Inside the hotel room, Li Weiguo picked up the remote and turned off the television. The room fell silent instantly.

He turned to look at Zeng Long, a relieved yet cold smile on his face:

"How about it, kid? Was my counterattack any good?"

Zeng Long picked up his beer can and lightly clinked it against Li Weiguo's. A wicked smile reappeared on his lips, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

Clean and efficient, decisive and powerful. As expected of Uncle Li. The next step is to see what conditions you set, Uncle Li.

Li Weiguo's eyes flashed with a cold light. "Don't worry, I won't hold back this time. By the way, you really don't want any compensation and want to leave everything to me?"

No! Consider this another big gift I'm giving to Uncle Li. My principle, Zeng Long, is to repay those who are good to me a hundredfold!

The two exchanged a smile, everything understood without a word.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating the room and seemingly dispelling all the gloom that had lingered for so long.

The truth may be late, but it will never be absent.

When it arrives, it will sweep away all evil influences with thunderous force, restoring the world to its former glory!

This slander against the hero ultimately turned into a grand triumph that demonstrated justice and united people's hearts!

The dragon roars across the heavens, its sound shaking the entire universe!

But all of this is far from over; the biggest power struggle at the top has only just begun!