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

Having received her brother's "decree," Zeng Lingyu felt as if she possessed an imperial sword, and after breakfast, she was accompanied by her two little followers, Zeng Yuan and Zeng Ke—

The three sisters, like three cheerful little sparrows, chirped and flitted about as they flew towards their grandfather's historic courtyard house.

Upon entering the antique-style living room, one sees Grandpa Zeng Rong and Father Zeng Qiang sitting in armchairs, discussing something with serious expressions, clearly racking their brains over attracting investment.

Zeng Yuan and Zeng Ke, those two clever little devils, exchanged a glance and immediately began to act.

They straightened their backs, chins slightly raised, and walked with what they thought were solemn steps to their father, Zeng Qiang. Clearing their throats, they spoke in an exaggerated, inflectional tone, mimicking the imperial eunuchs in period dramas, in a call-and-response style:

"By the mandate of Heaven, Brother Long decrees—"

"Summon our father, Governor Zeng Qiang, to receive the decree!"

"Taking the specific business needs of the subsidiaries of Longyu Group as a starting point, we will focus on analyzing and highlighting the advantages of the industrial and supply chains, the convenience of transportation and logistics, and the overall business environment of your province..."

"A detailed analysis of the above conditions is needed to determine which specific subsidiaries of Longyu Group are best suited for relocation and development!"

"You are hereby ordered to submit a detailed plan by 4 PM today! So be it!"

After the two little girls finished speaking, they even curtsied in a proper manner, their little faces full of proud expressions that said, "Praise us for being amazing!"

Zeng Qiang was discussing something important with his father when he was taken aback by his two lively daughters' sudden outburst, and then couldn't help but laugh.

He stood up, walked to his two daughters, extended his index finger, and gently flicked each of their smooth foreheads, saying with a wry smile:

"You two little devils! You didn't come home all night, running around at your brother Long's place. I haven't even said anything to you yet, and now you're acting like you're issuing 'imperial decrees' to your father?"

"Hahaha..." Grandpa Zeng Rong, seated in the main seat, burst into laughter at the scene, his white beard trembling with each laugh.

"Great! Great! Qiangzi, did you see that? My two precious granddaughters have done you a great service! They immediately brought back the specific investment requirements and plan details for your little nephew, didn't they?"

Upon hearing this, Zeng Qiang's expression immediately turned serious. He suppressed his smile and looked at his two daughters with a serious gaze, asking with a hint of urgency:

"Yuanyuan, Keke, has your Brother Long... revealed exactly how much of the investment he'll save us?"

Zeng Yuan and Zeng Ke exchanged a glance and winked mischievously.

It seems the mission of "announcing the imperial decree" has been successfully completed, and it's time for the "official envoy" sister to make her grand entrance.

So the two of them tacitly stepped back half a step, giving the center of the stage to Zeng Lingyu, and even chuckled foolishly at Xiaoyu twice.

Xiaoyu felt a little smug when she saw the expectant and nervous looks that her grandfather and uncle had focused on her.

She deliberately slowed her speech, mimicking her brother's calm and meaningful tone, and said:

"Uncle...my brother didn't mention any specific investment share figures..."

She deliberately dragged out the last syllable, noticing a flash of disappointment in her uncle's eyes and a slight furrow in her grandfather's brow, before slowly and deliberately revealing the real "trump card":

"But... my brother repeatedly emphasized that I must relay his exact words to you."

Then, Xiaoyu clearly and completely recounted Zeng Long's profound metaphors about "investing in seeds," "the person holding the knife," and "teaching a man to fish."

The living room fell silent instantly.

Grandpa Zeng Rong narrowed his eyes slightly, repeatedly murmuring these words to himself:

"Seeds that grow, flower, and bear fruit on their own...? These seeds can only be given to your uncle?"

"Longyu Group's investment is, at best, a sharp knife. And your uncle is the one who will truly wield that knife in the future?"

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime..."

He kept repeating himself, his cloudy old eyes growing brighter and brighter, as if sparks of wisdom were flying within them!

Suddenly, he slammed his hand on the mahogany tea table beside him, making a loud "bang," and burst into laughter:

"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent 'investment seed'! Excellent 'knife-wielding man'! Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Hahaha! Xiaolong's methods are truly masterful! Utterly masterful!"

Zeng Qiang now fully understood the immense political wisdom and far-reaching strategy contained in these words!

He looked at his father with an almost incredulous gaze, his voice trembling with emotion:

"Dad! Xiaolong... how is his brain structured? Even those old foxes who have been navigating the political arena for decades might not have come up with such a comprehensive and watertight plan!"

He paced back and forth excitedly, quickly analyzing the situation:

"He's not only investing huge sums of money in our province, but he's doing it in a way that no one can criticize, and which is even worthy of applause!"

He mentioned "sustainable development," which is a safeguard! It's a way to avoid potential "profiteering" in the future!

Because I am the core of everything, the owner of that 'seed'!

Anyone who wants a piece of the pie, or even a slice of this cake, must first get my permission! They must ask my permission!

His gaze sharpened considerably.

The most brilliant move was the line, "I am the one wielding the knife!" This was to completely and firmly nail all the political achievements and development initiative brought about by this massive investment into my hands!

As long as I remain in this position, or rather, as long as I remain within the system, this towering tree that grew from a 'seed' will be deeply bound to me personally!

Zeng Qiang's breathing became rapid; he saw an unprecedented and bright political prospect:

What does this mean? It means that in my future political career, no matter which province I am transferred to, high-ranking officials at the top and local officials and the general public will all be vying for me!

Bringing me along is tantamount to bringing Longyu Group with continuous investment and development opportunities! My position will become unshakeable!

So Xiaolong's ultimate goal is to let me, the "knife-wielder," hold the "investment seed" and rush to a higher position as quickly as possible!

Even if I don't want to go up, the huge force generated by the upper and lower levels will push me, forcing me to go up.

Grandpa Zeng's face was filled with pride, and he snorted at his son, his tone implying, "You only realize that now?"

"Hmph! Now you realize how deep your little nephew's schemes are and how far-sighted he is?"

When Xiaolong does something, he either doesn't do it at all, or when he does, he plans ten steps ahead for every one step he takes!

Just like how he handled everything this time, it was all a calculated scheme!

He makes you know his intentions, but you can't find any flaws, so you can't think of stopping him or taking advantage of him. Instead, you have to cooperate with him through various channels!

The old man's expression became more serious:

There is too much uncertainty in the political arena.

Our Zeng family's political influence wasn't the deepest.

Just think, without Xiaolong's perfect plan, how many envious people would be attracted once that massive investment was made? How many people would want to reap the benefits?

They could easily use their connections to quickly "promote" you to a higher position, then transfer you from your current post and replace you with their own people, while simultaneously reassigning and replacing all your capable associates.

By the time the investment truly yields results in a year or two, you'll no longer be in your position, and all the achievements and fruits will be easily reaped by those who had planned ahead! At most, you'll only get the empty title of 'promotion'...

After listening to his father's analysis, Zeng Qiang broke out in a cold sweat, and at the same time felt even more grateful and respectful towards his nephew Zeng Long.

Without further delay, he immediately turned around and said to his two still-laughing daughters and his composed niece:

"Yuanyuan, Keke, Xiaoyu, you've done a great job! Daddy will go prepare the plan right now!"

After saying that, he hurriedly walked towards the study, his steps filled with unprecedented energy and a sense of urgency.