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

Inside the private room, you could hear a pin drop. Only Zeng Long's clear, solitary applause echoed in the silence, as if striking the heart of everyone present.

He slowly stood up and looked directly at Teng Ao, who had just made the most important decision of his life.

"Don't worry, Young Master Teng." Zeng Long's voice carried a convincing calm power, "You'll soon find out just how right your decision was."

A hint of arrogance curved his lips:

"A rich young master from the capital? Is that so great? That's only relative."

His gaze seemed to pierce through the walls of the private room, reaching out to a wider world:

"We need to broaden our vision and perspective."

"In the Dragon Kingdom, no matter how high your status, how substantial your assets and capital—"

"In a way, it's nothing more than 'bullying within one's own territory,' extracting the country's vast profits and sharing the wealth created by the people's hard work."

His words were like ice water, shattering some people's preconceived notions. "But I am different."

Zeng Long's voice suddenly became firm and powerful, carrying an undeniable conviction:

"I will not earn a single penny of money that the country shouldn't earn, much less touch the legitimate interests of ordinary people!"

He surveyed the crowd with a sharp gaze:

"What I want to do is to enable this country to step out of its borders and into the international arena with the pride of a truly strong and powerful nation! To let the world hear our undeniable and thunderous voice, and to seize control of the discourse!"

His voice carried a deep sense of mission:

"I want every citizen of the Dragon Kingdom to truly feel the strength of the country and enjoy the benefits brought by its prosperity!"

"Let them be proud to be Chinese, and let their lives be truly prosperous because of the rise of the nation!"

His gaze returned to Teng Ao, like a mentor testing a student:

"Teng Ao, do you know what energy is?"

Do you know what strategic minerals and critical resources are?

Do you know what truly constitutes a new type of electronic product?

Do you know what the most cutting-edge medicine is?

"And do you even know what the most cutting-edge technology is?"

Before Teng Ao could answer, his gaze swept over all the breathless faces again, finally returning to Teng Ao, and he gently shook his head:

"No, no, no. You may think you know, but what you understand is probably just the tip of the iceberg."

"Don't use your past business experience and roles to measure these concepts, because that's...too superficial."

He began to dissect each word one by one, each word carrying immense weight:

"The energy I'm talking about is oil extraction! Natural gas extraction!" He paused, then emphasized, "And it's all overseas!"

"Electronic products?" He chuckled, with a confidence that seemed ahead of its time. "What you know is probably just the stuff that's circulating in the market."

"But what I'm referring to are the latest technologies that are not yet widespread or even fully publicized in this world! And these are readily available!"

His gaze inadvertently drifted to Xiaoya, who was fiddling with a small electronic device in the corner. He offered no explanation, but the meaning of that glance was self-evident.

"As for the medicine I'm referring to..." Zeng Long's tone became somewhat strange, as if he were discussing some kind of forbidden power:

"Your worldview may still be limited to treating colds and fevers, or conquering some known incurable disease. But you probably can't imagine what real 'medicine' is."

A hint of reminiscence and awe flickered in his eyes:

"I know someone who was one of my mentors."

"He was a pharmacist and biologist, a medical prodigy, and also... a madman, a madman who explored the medical field to a level that ordinary people could not understand."

"His research achievements were already at the forefront of the world more than a decade ago, even driving intelligence agencies and major pharmaceutical companies in many countries crazy!"

Zeng Long's voice lowered, but carried a shocking power: "And I have backups of all these achievements, key data, and even some of the finished products...

"Hiss—" Despite trying their best to restrain themselves, a collective gasp of cold air still rang out in the private room!

Everyone's hearts were in their throats, and their blood seemed to freeze at that moment!

Although Zeng Long spoke cryptically, the information revealed in his words was enough for them to imagine how shocking and powerful it was, enough to change the world order!

Teng Ao felt his brain buzzing. From Zeng Long's words, he had already glimpsed the tip of the iceberg of a vast and unimaginable business and even strategic empire!

That's not just wealth, that's power! It's a lever that can influence the lifeline of a nation and even disrupt the global balance!

Zeng Long gave everyone no time to process their shock. His gaze, like a precise navigator, locked onto Teng Ao once more, and he began to outline the framework of his grand plan:

Listen, Teng Ao. I'm going to establish two core entities in the country:

A diversified conglomerate and an international trading company focused on overseas business.

He spoke at a steady pace, yet with an undeniable decisiveness:

"The group company will cover the following core areas—" he said, counting on his fingers, each item like a heavy foundation stone being laid:

"Financial investment serves as the lifeblood and lubricant."

"Technological research and development serves as the brain and engine."

"Electronic research and development and production are aimed at the world's most cutting-edge technologies."

"Oil extraction and sales control the lifeblood of industry and energy."

"Mineral mining and sales control the backbone of industry."

"The research and development and production of civilian drones will dominate the future civilian skies."

"Pharmaceutical research and development and production: unlocking the secrets of life!" His tone was resolute.

"Remember! All companies and subsidiaries under the group will focus solely on the areas I just mentioned! We will not touch anything else, such as real estate or purely internet applications!"

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes:

"Because only these few things are the foundation for a country to become powerful! And only these are the fundamental elements that can transform a company into a money-devouring behemoth that devours global wealth, a terrifying behemoth!"

His voice carried an absolute confidence:

"Once this conglomerate truly gets on the right track and grows, I believe that no country or force will dare to harbor any malicious intentions! What sanctions? What boycotts? Would they dare?!"

His fist tapped lightly on the table, producing a dull thud.

"So what I want is to actively strangle others, not passively let them do as they please!"

"And fortunately," Zeng Long spread his hands, as if he were in control of everything:

"I happen to possess all the absolute advantages required in these fields. Currently, no one, and no country, can simultaneously control so many key sectors like I do!"

Once the plan was set, the instructions were issued immediately, with swift and decisive efficiency.

"Iron Pillar!"

"Oh! I'm here! I'm here!" Tie Zhu, who was engrossed in dealing with another cow hoof, suddenly raised his head, his mouth greasy, but his eyes instantly became clear and focused.

I have informed Country C that I hope to advance all of their domestic oil and gas extraction and sales rights, with our group as the main partner.

At the same time, in my name, I sent a formal circular to Country D, clarifying my thoughts and intentions for cooperation. Zeng Long's tone carried an undeniable forcefulness:

"Price isn't the primary issue. What I need is energy! A stable supply of oil and natural gas and a voice in the market!"

He paused, then added:

"Aren't Jiang Tianhua and Li Wuguo still active in D country? Let them go and talk. Remember, it's a 'friendly' talk."

He emphasized the word "friendship" with a meaningful tone, carrying a certain invisible pressure.

"Xiaoya!" Xiaoya, who was fiddling with an electronic device that kept changing shape like a Rubik's Cube, immediately looked up and blinked her big eyes:

"I'm here, Brother Long!"

"Notify all our old buddies who are still out there," Zeng Long said, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible warmth.

"I told them I was planning to set up a group company and asked them if they wanted to invest."

His gaze deepened, as if he were seeing the faces scarred by war, now aging:

"We specifically told those few 'old killers' that we'll be responsible for their retirement from now on."

They will definitely want to invest, and we must reserve a sufficient share for them.

At that moment, he thought of the old mercenaries and wounded veterans of "Hellfire" who had fought side by side and were now scattered in various places in seclusion, and he thought of those few "old killers" who were both teachers and friends, with strange tempers but extraordinary skills.

They are all getting old. It's time to pave a safe and glorious way out for them, and for our own future and that of our brothers.

Suddenly, Zeng Long exuded a heroic aura, like a king surveying his domain!

His gaze was fixed intently on Teng Ao, his voice booming like a bell, reverberating throughout the private room:

"So, do you understand now? What I'm going to build is a super business empire that extends its tentacles to the Middle East, takes root in Africa, and radiates to all important regions of the world!"

His right hand clenched into a fist, the knuckles cracking slightly, as if he wanted to grasp the whole world in his hand:

"I want their oil!"

"I want their natural gas!"

"I want their strategic minerals and vital resources too!"

"And we already have access to all of these: new electronic products, disruptive medicines, world-leading civilian drones!"

His words, like war drums, resounded in everyone's hearts:

"My entire plan is—"

"This group's initial startup capital was based on one trillion dragon coins!"

"Depending on the development, we will add no less than one trillion Dragon Coins in the future!"

"I also want to develop cutting-edge superchips and supercomputers!"

He pointed to the completely stunned Teng Ao, his voice like the final crowning of a monarch:

"And you, Teng Ao! You are the head of this world-class conglomerate! The sole CEO!"

He painted a captivating picture of the future, every word brimming with deadly allure:

"Imagine when the company is on the right track and reaches its peak—" "Your sneeze could determine the rise and fall of energy prices in some oil-producing countries in the Middle East!"

"Your single decision can guide the global flow of hundreds of billions of dollars and determine the political future of many people!"

"Your signature can determine the direction of next-generation electronic technology research and development and the market landscape!"

"With a single command from you, you can decide when that miracle drug, capable of saving millions of lives, will be released, where it will be sold, and ultimately, the fate of tens of millions!"

"When your name frequently appears on the front page of mainstream international newspapers, and is repeatedly reported and even 'praised' by official news from various countries..."

Zeng Long's voice carried an ultimate question, staring directly into the depths of Teng Ao's soul:

"Does your mere status as the eldest grandson of the Teng family even matter?!"

"Boom—!" Teng Ao felt as if his brain had been hit head-on by a meteorite, and his mind went completely blank for a moment!

All thoughts, all calculations, all hesitations were crushed by this incredibly grand blueprint!

The blood was surging wildly in the veins, and the boiling temperature was almost enough to brew a pot of fine Kung Fu tea on the spot!

His hand, hidden under the table, had his fingers digging into the flesh of his palm with extreme force, but he felt no pain, completely absorbed by the future depicted.

What kind of business empire would that be?!

No! That can no longer be described simply as "business"!

That's political capital!

It's an extension of the national strategy!

It is a behemoth capable of influencing the global landscape!

By then, he will be more than just a successful businessman or a scion of a wealthy family...

He will become a red legend of national will in the business world!

They are the rule-makers on the move.

Those so-called "young masters of the capital" who he once had to carefully navigate and even win over... they're nothing!

In the face of such an empire, Teng Ao alone was a powerful figure!

In contrast, his once treasured and proud identity as the "eldest grandson of the Teng family"... now means absolutely nothing to him.

The others present included Hao Shuai, Du Ziteng, Zeng Lingyu, Yan Rugo...

Everyone was utterly shocked by Zeng Long's ambitious plan and declaration!

Their mouths were agape, their eyes were glazed, their chests were heaving violently, and they were so excited that they could hardly breathe!

If this... if this really succeeds... what a magnificent and awe-inspiring scene it would be!

They could almost see a super-giant ship named "Zeng Long" raising its sails, about to sail into the unfathomable yet infinitely possible global blue ocean!

And they were fortunate enough to become the first passengers, or even... crew members, on this giant ship.