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

Stepping into General Liu's spacious, simple yet imposing office, the atmosphere should have been solemn and dignified.

General Liu and Li Weiguo greeted them with smiles on their faces.

However, when their gazes fell upon the three strangely dressed subordinates behind Zeng Long, the smiles on their faces froze instantly, turning into a complex expression between shock and confusion.

Ye Feng tried hard to force a friendly smile, but his facial muscles were not coordinated, resulting in one side of his face turning up while the other side remained cold, creating an extremely bizarre "car crash smile".

Old Liu and Li Weiguo's gazes unconsciously shifted downwards, landing on the faintly visible footprint at the back of Ye Feng's black trousers...

Both of them twitched at the same time, their minds racing with doubt: Is this really the "Grim Reaper of the Night" who strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies?

Then look at Shi Tiezhu, his suit that's stretched taut and about to burst, the huge suitcase he's carrying in both hands, and the equally clear footprint on his left buttock...

Is this the legendary "Eastern Beast" that can dismantle armored vehicles with its bare hands? It looks more like a simple-minded porter who just got scolded by the foreman.

Finally, there's Lin Xiaoya... with her colorful, messy hair, ripped jeans, crop top, and studded leather jacket...

General Liu and Li Weiguo exchanged a glance, both seeing in each other's eyes the impulse of "Is it too late to run now?"

Is this the "Digital Ghost" known as the "Digital Sparrow" who moves freely in and out of the online world?

The two men simultaneously turned their gazes to Zeng Long, their eyes filled with the probing question, "Are you sure you didn't pick up the wrong person?"

Zeng Long was so ashamed he wanted to disappear into the ground, but he forced himself to continue:

"Old Liu, Uncle Li, these are Shi Tiezhu, Ye Feng, and Lin Xiaoya." Then, turning to the three, he said, "This is General Liu, and this is Minister Li Weiguo. Greet them!"

"Bang!" Shi Tiezhu suddenly raised his right foot and stomped it hard on the floor, making a loud noise. At the same time, he raised his left arm, palm forward, and gave a very standard... Middle Eastern military salute, his voice booming: "Greetings, Commander!"

Old Liu and Li Weiguo were so startled by the sudden commotion and strange etiquette that they almost lost their footing.

Zeng Long covered his face with his hands and groaned weakly, "Iron-headed fool... This is China... You're giving a C-country military salute..."

"Oh! Right, right, right!" Shi Tiezhu suddenly realized, his dark face turning bright red. He quickly switched back to the standard Chinese military salute and shouted it again.

Ye Feng and Lin Xiaoya saluted in turn, and thankfully, no more trouble ensued.

The subsequent conferment ceremony finally returned to its proper solemnity.

General Liu personally pinned the rank insignia, symbolizing honor and responsibility, on the three men.

When the brand-new military uniforms were handed to them, the three of them went to the next room to change and reappeared in the office. The atmosphere was much more normal then (if you didn't look at Lin Xiaoya's stubbornly sticking-up strands of colorful hair).

Shi Tiezhu's eyes reddened with excitement, Ye Feng's tightly pursed lips trembled slightly, and even the most carefree Lin Xiaoya, stroking the epaulets on her military uniform, muttered softly, "This outfit is actually quite handsome..."

After the conferment of ranks was completed, the three stood side by side, and professionals from the security department took photos of them for use in SSSS-level access files.

The moment the flash went off, it captured the figures of three unsung heroes who had made outstanding contributions to the country but could only remain behind the scenes.

At this moment, there is no room for humor, only a profound sense of national pride and silent glory.

Half an hour later, General Liu received four red-marked books from his secretary:

The officer's ID card for special military personnel of the General Staff Department shows their photo, rank, and duties. Zeng Long was not assigned this time because he was on an emergency mission last time, but it was assigned this time as well.

Tie Zhu, Ye Feng, and Xiao Ya's eyes reddened as they saw their military officer ID cards; they were incredibly excited. This was a high recognition from the country.

It was also a symbol of identity and honor that the leader fought for them. Once they found their families, they could bring glory to their ancestors and have the strength to protect their families.

Lin Xiaoya then revealed her true nature, carefully examining the documents and muttering to herself:

"This photo turned out pretty well, haha! I'll be a major now, with special duties too." She looked at Old Liu and asked, "Grandpa Liu, how many soldiers do I have under my command now?"

Old Liu was overjoyed to hear Xiaoya call him Grandpa, but he became embarrassed when asked how many soldiers he had. "This...this..."

Zeng Long then came to the rescue, saying, "I'm your only soldier. From now on, you can command me, okay?"

"Fine, fine, I was just joking!" Lin Xiaoya stuck out her tongue.

Looking at the four people holding their documents, Old Liu's eyes were filled with appreciation and expectation. He patted them heavily on the shoulder: "Thank you for your hard work! And... welcome home!"

The ceremony ended, and the atmosphere eased slightly. General Liu pointed curiously to the large suitcase next to Shi Tiezhu's feet, about to ask what was inside.

To be polite, Shi Tiezhu tried to move the box to the side, but his hand slipped—"Crash—Bang!" The box tipped over, the lid popped open, and various parts inside, gleaming with a cold metallic glint and wrapped in special materials, instantly scattered all over the ground!

The office fell silent.

General Liu, Li Weiguo, along with their secretary and bodyguard, were all stunned!

The shapes of those parts are clearly those of a gun barrel, trigger, magazine, scope... It's practically a mobile arsenal of parts!

Zeng Long put his hand to his forehead; he knew this would happen!

"Oh dear! My darlings!" Lin Xiaoya exclaimed, crouching down with heartache and quickly picking them up, complaining, "You clumsy idiot! You're so clumsy! If you broke them, I couldn't afford to pay for them even if I sold you!"

Under the stunned gazes of everyone, Lin Xiaoya's hands seemed to possess magic, rapidly picking, assembling, and snapping together a pile of parts... her movements were so fast that they were just afterimages!

In less than fifty seconds! A sleek, futuristic compact pistol and a finely crafted miniature submachine gun appeared in her hands!

Lin Xiaoya proudly held up her "work" and began her product launch:

Grandpa Liu, Uncle Li, look! These are my newly developed "Hummingbird" pistol and "Swift" submachine gun!

Utilizing novel composite materials and an original cushioning structure, it exhibits minimal recoil, ultra-light weight, and extremely high precision!

Modular design, easy to disassemble, no problem passing through security checks! Look at this lead box disguise, perfectly integrated...

General Liu stared, mouth agape, as Lin Xiaoya miraculously assembled two highly sophisticated weapons that were clearly contraband.

He continued his eloquent explanation, his facial muscles beginning to twitch uncontrollably, his eyes widening in shock as he looked at Zeng Long, as if asking:

"How did these things get through airport security?!"

Zeng Long returned a desperate look to Lin Xiaoya, as if to say, "I'm a victim too, I just found out." He said to her with a headache, "Xiaoya... these 'toys'..."

"Relax, boss!" Lin Xiaoya waved her hand. "These are all prototypes, not loaded with live ammunition, purely technology demonstrators! I brought them back for further testing and optimization! This is our future technological advantage!"

She spoke with such confidence, as if bringing back a bunch of gun parts was as normal as bringing back some local snacks.

General Liu and Li Weiguo exchanged a glance, both seeing immense shock and a hint of absurd amusement in each other's eyes.

This girl is truly an unruly genius! At the same time, I realized how much value she brought.

After the brief interlude, the atmosphere became heavy again. At Zeng Long's prompting, Shi Tiezhu and Ye Feng began to recount fragments of their memories about their origins.

Shi Tiezhu rubbed his large hands together, trying hard to recall, his eyes somewhat confused:

I... I just remember my home was in the north of China, where winters were especially cold and the snow was incredibly thick. My mom's pancakes were so delicious... My dad was very strong; he could carry things weighing a hundred or two pounds.

My home... seems to be in a village, with an old locust tree at the entrance... other than that... I really can't remember.

His voice was low, carrying a longing for distant warmth and a sense of bewilderment at not being able to find his roots.

Ye Feng's account was much more concise, but the information was slightly more specific:

"The house is very big. It's like... a villa. There have been airplanes parked in the yard. There were many people there." He spoke concisely, and beneath his cold tone, there seemed to be a barely suppressed undercurrent of emotion.

Li Weiguo listened attentively, his brows slightly furrowed. He patted Shi Tiezhu's broad shoulder, then looked at Ye Feng, his tone solemn:

Tiezhu, Ye Feng, don't worry. The country and the organization will do their best to help you investigate this matter.

Ye Feng's information is relatively more specific, so it might be easier to find out.

Although the details about Tiezhu are vague, the northern village and the old locust tree are still clues. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, we will never give up.

His promise was as firm as a rock. Shi Tiezhu nodded heavily, his tiger-like eyes filled with tears.

Although Ye Feng still had no expression, his tightly pursed lips loosened slightly, and he nodded gently to Li Weiguo and Zeng Long beside him.

Looking at the deep expectation in his brothers' eyes, Zeng Long felt a heavy weight in his heart.

Finding their way home was his inescapable responsibility as the eldest son.

Having finally come to an end this trip to the General Staff Headquarters full of "surprises," Zeng Long left with the three of them.

Sitting in the car returning to the city, Zeng Long looked at the street scenes rushing past the window, feeling a mix of emotions.

Whether it's funny or scary, they're finally back. The commissioning ceremony and officer's badges are an affirmation of their past, while the hope of finding their origins connects them to the future.

On this land of the Dragon Kingdom, a new life and new challenges await them.