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

A week passed like sand slipping through his fingers; Zeng Long's life was almost rigidly structured.

During the day, like any other ordinary student, he accompanied the energetic Lin Xiaoya as she wandered between classrooms and tree-lined paths at Beijing Qing University.

At night, they would return to the suite in Yuetingyuan, which could be considered the command center, and together with the three "nuclear bomb" members, they would deduce and plan a major game that could influence the world order under the lights.

Everything was moving forward silently and resolutely according to his unfathomable will.

During this week, Zeng Lingyu and Yan Ruge each sought out seemingly unintentional opportunities—

He conveyed to Zeng Long the family's attitude of unconditional and selfless support.

Zeng Long's reaction was surprisingly consistent.

His face wore that usual, seemingly perpetually calm, gentle smile, and his deep eyes were like an ancient, cold well, without the slightest ripple.

He showed neither the slightest surprise nor any sign of disbelief, as if it were all within his expectations.

"Okay, I understand," he replied casually. "I'll give you a more accurate answer later."

The conversation then naturally veered towards academics or interesting anecdotes from school, and that was the end of it.

This unfathomable calm and composure only made Zeng Lingyu and Yan Rugo feel even more awe.

They became increasingly convinced that what Zeng Long was plotting, and the resources he possessed, were far more extensive and profound than their family, or even themselves, could have imagined.

Meanwhile, Zeng Lingyu and Lin Xiaoya's relationship became incredibly close within a week.

Two girls with very different personalities, one gentle as water and the other fiery as fire, seemed to have found some kind of wonderful resonance and became almost inseparable.

They often huddled together and whispered, sometimes letting out low laughter that only they could understand, their eyes exchanging unspoken understandings.

Zeng Long found it a bit strange; given Lin Xiaoya's restless nature, she had been far too "well-behaved" this week.

But he saw that this little devil really didn't cause any trouble, and campus life was peaceful.

So I temporarily suppressed that faint curiosity and didn't investigate further.

Little did he know that the "alliance" formed by the two girls in secret was quietly weaving a fine and soft net, and at the center of that net was himself.

This week was undoubtedly a hectic and hectic seven days for Teng Ao, who was standing in the spotlight and enjoying great success.

He seemed to instantly become the most sought-after person in the entire Dragon Kingdom, and at the same time, he became a "focus figure" repeatedly roasted on the fire of fame, fortune and pressure.

On one hand, there are research sites and large industrial parks across the country that need to be finalized.

Numerous field investigations, massive data analysis, and countless meetings with local governments whenever possible!

It consumed a great deal of his energy and physical strength, often keeping him so busy that he didn't even have time to drink water.

On the other hand, they were being besieged and intercepted by officials from government investment promotion departments across the country and even overseas.

Various extremely generous conditions and policy promises that crossed the line came flying in like snowflakes!

Invitations to banquets and meetings piled up on his desk, and the phone rang incessantly from morning till night, keeping him constantly busy.

What exhausted him even more was the overtures and attempts to win over wealthy families in Beijing and across the country.

Whether through direct or indirect visits and matchmaking...

Their goal was simply to get a share of the pie on Longyu International, this giant ship that had just set sail, even if it was just a tiny anchorage.

These relationships are intricately intertwined; rejection requires art, while acceptance demands even greater caution.

Despite Teng Ao's exceptional abilities and boundless energy, he was still overwhelmed by the overwhelming pressure coming from all directions—

He also felt somewhat powerless, his eyes showing undisguised fatigue and bloodshot veins, and his steps were unsteady from continuous running around.

That evening, when he dragged his tired body to Yuetingyuan to report on the progress of his work to Zeng Long, he couldn't help but reveal a bit of embarrassment and helplessness.

It was still the same top-floor suite overlooking the night view of Beijing. Zeng Long sat on the sofa, relaxed, listening to Teng Ao's slightly hoarse report with a calm expression.

"Is this really enough to stump you?"

Zeng Long gently swirled the glass in his hand, watching the ripples spread across the surface. His tone was calm, yet it carried a sense of composure as if he were looking down on the whole situation.

Teng Ao forced a bitter smile and rubbed his throbbing temples:

"Brother Long, the various forces are deeply entrenched, and the conditions they've put forward are all over the place. Weighing the pros and cons is a real headache, and the efficiency is too low, it's really..."

"You're doing it wrong." Zeng Long interrupted him, putting down his water glass and piercing Teng Ao's gaze with a intensity that seemed to penetrate all illusions.

"We are the rule-makers, not beggars begging for handouts. Why make ourselves look like salespeople hawking their wares and constantly having to read people's faces?"

With just a few words, he cut through the chaos like a sharp sword, outlining a clear, efficient, and incredibly powerful solution:

A shift in thinking was needed for all the factories and production lines required for the projects.

Abandoning the cumbersome model of building from scratch, they have shifted entirely to acquiring existing, promising, and mature companies, or adopting a deep partnership model with industry leaders.

Issue a nationwide announcement, set a unified time, and hold a large-scale centralized negotiation and bidding conference.

We will choose the one with the best conditions and whose proposal best aligns with our long-term strategy.

Let's turn the tables and let them compete; we'll choose!

The approach to establishing research institutes is the same: acquire established research institutes, collaborate with top universities to jointly build them, and handle the process flexibly and without limitation.

However, Zeng Long's tone suddenly turned cold, carrying an undeniable determination, like the clang of metal on metal:

The sole and crucial premise is that Longyu International must be the main entity! Absolute control must be in our hands!

They only have the right to make suggestions and implement them, not the right to make final decisions. This is non-negotiable and the bottom line!

He paused, then continued, his tone slightly playful:

As for the continuous negotiations and attempts to win over those from the government and industry insiders, the unified response is:

All official approval processes for the company are expected to take about another month to complete.

During this period, all specific details of cooperation could not be discussed, and any discussion would be futile and have no legal effect.

This reason is enough to block out most unnecessary disturbances and buy us valuable preparation time.

After this series of insightful and strategic moves, Teng Ao was completely stunned. His brain raced as he processed the vast amount of information and strategic shift contained in Zeng Long's words.

Immediately, his eyes shone with a light as bright as stars, and his previous fatigue and anxiety vanished, replaced by a burning fighting spirit and heartfelt admiration!

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! They turned a passive situation into an active one, transforming the incredibly tedious and energy-consuming individual negotiations into a grand "selection of concubines" event led by Longyu International!

This not only greatly improves efficiency and saves valuable time, but also instantly elevates its own status to that of a rule-maker!

Those partners who were originally arrogant and haughty have suddenly become "candidates" who need to work hard to perform and compete for qualifications!

As for the reason of "approval not yet completed," it was a stroke of genius, providing a flawless buffer shield that blocked all the fly-like harassment and bought crucial strategic preparation time for subsequent actions!

"Brother Long! I understand! I completely understand! I'll go and make the arrangements immediately, and execute your strategy!"

Teng Ao excitedly stood up abruptly, his body trembling slightly with excitement. His previous dejection was swept away, and his eyes were as sharp as a drawn sword.

The problem that had troubled him for days, as if he were stuck in a quagmire, was easily solved by Zeng Long's few words, which deepened his awe of Zeng Long's strategy, courage, and unfathomable wisdom.