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

The air in the penthouse suite was filled with the aged aroma of top-grade Pu'er tea!

Zeng Long calmly poured two cups of tea, the steam still rising slightly.

The door was then knocked on urgently but forcefully.

Tie Zhu silently opened the door, and Li Weiguo strode in, carrying the chill of the late night and his still unsettled emotions.

He first nodded habitually to the iron pillar, which was as reliable as a fixed piece of furniture in the room, to Ye Feng in the shadows, and to Xiao Ya, who was sitting cross-legged on the sofa swinging her legs, as a way of greeting her!

He then unceremoniously sat down in the tea chair opposite Zeng Long.

"Speak up, you brat!" Li Weiguo picked up the cup of tea, which was just the right size to drink, his tone tinged with weariness but even more so with urgency.

"That was a remark that shocked me. My heart is still pounding!" He made a gesture as if to drink, trying to calm his turbulent emotions with the tea.

Zeng Long looked at him, a mischievous smile playing on his lips:

"Hehe! Uncle Li, relax. It's nothing serious, it's just... I'm planning to invest one trillion to open a company in China."

"puff--!!!!!"

The warm tea that had just entered his mouth was sprayed out of Li Weiguo's mouth in a perfect jet!

He abruptly turned his head and coughed violently, his face instantly turning red. His finger trembled as he pointed at Zeng Long. After finally catching his breath, he growled in a low voice, both shocked and furious:

"Cough cough...you...what kind of nonsense are you spouting, kid! Playing this kind of international joke in the middle of the night! One trillion?! Do you even know how much that is?!"

Zeng Long's smile remained unchanged, even carrying a hint of innocence. He gently set down his teacup and looked at Li Weiguo:

"Uncle Li, do you think... I sound like I'm joking?" He paused, then added, as if stating a given fact:

"Moreover, this one trillion is only the initial start-up capital. In the later stages, depending on the development, no less than one trillion will be added as needed."

Before Li Weiguo could recover from this second wave of shock, Zeng Long began to clearly and calmly recount the blueprint for a business empire he had outlined earlier in the private room—

From energy, minerals, cutting-edge technology, and pharmaceuticals, to the special missions of international trading companies, and then to the astonishing plans of financial companies—

He told Li Weiguo the whole story in more detail and with greater depth.

As Li Weiguo listened, his initial anger at being mocked had vanished without a trace, replaced by growing shock and solemnity.

He unconsciously put down his teacup, leaned forward slightly, frowned, and stared intently at Zeng Long, capturing every detail in his words.

As Zeng Long finished speaking, Li Weiguo suddenly stood up from his chair!

He seemed to have a motor installed inside him, and began pacing back and forth on the luxuriously decorated carpet of the suite, his steps quick and heavy.

His brows furrowed into a deep frown, his eyes darting around, his mind racing at an unprecedented pace, deducing and arguing—

They were analyzing the possibilities, risks, and the disruptive impact that Zeng Long's massive plan would have if it succeeded!

A few minutes later, he suddenly stopped and turned around to look at Zeng Long, his eyes flashing with a terrifying light!

He suddenly realized that Zeng Long's seemingly fantastical plan was actually a completely closed loop in terms of logic!

Resources, technology, channels, security, funding (let's trust him for now), even the way to connect with the government... every aspect has been taken into consideration!

If all of this really comes true... then for the Dragon Kingdom, it will not only be an economic leap, but also a qualitative leap in national strength!

Many strategic materials, energy lifelines, and cutting-edge technologies that have been "strangled" by the West will be readily resolved!

Behind this lies the reshaping of international discourse power and a tremendous force that benefits all citizens!

What a magnificent and grand layout this is!

Li Weiguo took a deep breath, as if he wanted to inhale the aroma of tea filling the room along with this astonishing information into his lungs!

He stared intently at Zeng Long, his voice slightly hoarse, a huskiness he himself didn't realize: "You...are you really sure?"

"Yes. It's decided." Zeng Long also stood up, his tone casual yet carrying a weighty, authoritative significance:

When I start a company, I don't ask the government for a single penny, nor do I need government officials to intervene, because that would be inappropriate and too conspicuous.

All the dark side, all the potential risks, I and my people will bear them all.

His gaze was calm yet resolute.

"Even if this matter is discovered, obstructed, or even suppressed by all hostile forces in the future, it will always be my personal matter, Zeng Long, and has nothing to do with the official government of the Dragon Kingdom."

He looked at Li Weiguo with sincere and trusting eyes:

"At the same time, I would like to entrust you, Uncle Li, with full authority over all future business dealings with the country and the military, including all related coordination, reporting, and operations."

He repeated the promise he made on the phone, but it sounded even more genuine and moving now:

"Therefore, this is a great fortune I am bestowing upon you, Uncle Li. A fortune that will allow you to rise further in your already prominent position, and even leave a significant mark on history."

Li Weiguo stared blankly at Zeng Long's young yet seemingly strong shoulders, and suddenly felt a lump in his throat.

He suddenly reached out and slapped Zeng Long's arm hard, so hard that Zeng Long swayed slightly.

His eyes were slightly moist, but this was by no means for his obviously brighter political future—

It was for the young man's sincere and pure heart, and his unwavering loyalty in taking on any great responsibility!

He could almost imagine the shock and uproar that would ensue when he reported this plan and Zeng Long's promise to the emperor!

Suppressing his surging emotions, Li Weiguo took a deep breath, trying to restore his usual calmness to his voice, and asked the most crucial question:

"Okay! Xiaolong! So... when will the funds be available? And when will the specific implementation plan be launched?"

Zeng Long touched his nose, a slightly embarrassed yet self-righteous expression on his face, and replied in an extremely calm tone: "Currently... not a single penny."

"Bang!" Li Weiguo stumbled and almost fell to the ground! He quickly grabbed the heavy solid wood tea table to steady himself.

He raised his head, staring intently at Zeng Long with a look that was a mixture of shock, speechlessness, and even a hint of resentment at being mocked. The meaning couldn't be clearer—

"You've laid out all that groundwork, painted such a magnificent blueprint, and now you're telling me you have no money?! Are you kidding me?!"