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

Yan Hai felt a sense of tragic heroism, like a warrior going forth never to return, yet he also forced himself to act arrogantly like he was the best in the world!

With slightly unsteady yet deliberately exaggerated steps, he led a group of equally excited and apprehensive playboys towards the penthouse room where Zeng Long was located.

Tengfei followed at the back, watching the group of teenagers pretending to be mature, their mouths agape, laughing heartily, as if they were watching a wonderful comedy about to unfold.

When the heavy door of the private room, symbolizing some kind of invisible boundary, came into view, Yan Hai's courage, which had just been inflated by alcohol and vanity, deflated rapidly like a balloon punctured by a needle.

He stopped abruptly, feeling that the carved wooden door in front of him was even more awe-inspiring and frightening than the heavily guarded gate of his grandfather's residence!

Behind the door, it seemed, was not a private dining room, but a power center that determined the fate of countless people.

Tengfei saw through Yan Hai's seemingly strong but actually weak mentality at a glance. He stepped forward with a wicked smile, grabbed Yan Hai's slightly thin shoulder, and gave him almost no chance to back down. With a creak, he pushed open the heavy door.

The moment the door opened, Tengfei deliberately shouted in an exaggerated tone:

"Brother Long! Look who's here!"

As he spoke, he patted Yan Hai, who was being held and whose body was somewhat stiff, forcefully with his other hand.

"Our little Hai was overjoyed to hear that you were dining here, Brother Long! He immediately led all his 'brothers' up to toast you!"

The scene inside the private room was completely different from the noisy and bustling atmosphere downstairs where Yan Hai and his group were.

It's quiet and elegant here.

Zeng Long sat firmly in the main seat, surrounded by Teng Ao, Yan Ruge, Xiao Yu, Tie Zhu, Xiao Ya and others!

The wine glasses in front of them had been removed and replaced with fragrant tea, indicating that the formal banquet had ended and everyone was drinking tea and talking in hushed tones about more important matters. The atmosphere was solemn and composed.

Yan Hai was completely dumbfounded!

He stood there dumbfounded at the door, like a fawn that had wandered into the territory of a wild beast.

He glanced at Zeng Long, who was sitting in the main seat and looking at him with a half-smile.

She glanced again at her older sister Yan Ruge, whose face had instantly darkened.

I glanced around the room again at the powerful "core members"...

Finally, he looked down at the wine glass that he was still unconsciously holding in his right hand, which had already been spilled to the bottom because his body was trembling slightly.

At this moment, he felt that he had not come to offer a toast, but had accidentally stumbled into the Lingxiao Palace, where the Three Realms Assembly was being held!

And Zeng Long, who sits in the main seat, is the Heavenly Emperor who holds the reins of the universe and commands respect without anger!

The group of spoiled brats behind him initially peeked out with curiosity and excitement!

But when their gaze fell upon the legendary figures inside the private room—

When they felt that invisible, heavy pressure, they instantly turned into quails, not daring to breathe, and subconsciously shrank behind Yan Hai.

Zeng Long, sitting in the main seat, glanced at Yan Hai, who had been "kidnapped" in by Teng Fei!

He glanced again at the group of trembling young faces behind him, his playful smile deepening, his tone calm yet tinged with a hint of mockery:

"Xiao Hai, you...you haven't caused trouble outside again and come here to take refuge, have you?"

"Sis! Be gentle... Ouch... It hurts!"

Yan Ruge was so angry that she stood up and, without saying a word, twisted Yan Hai's ear with great force.

"Not bad, my dear Yan!" Yan Ruge's voice was as cold as ice. "You're living the life of a party every night, living it up! What? Haven't you had enough of the drinks downstairs? How about I, your sister, join you for a few more drinks?"

She increased the pressure on his hand, and Yan Hai grimaced in pain, begging for mercy repeatedly.

Having finally escaped his sister's clutches, Yan Hai caught a glimpse of Xiao Yu sitting next to Zeng Long, covering her mouth and giggling. His eyes lit up instantly!

If you were to ask where the safest haven is for Yan Hai in the entire capital, it would undoubtedly be behind his sister Xiaoyu—Zeng Lingyu!

Whenever he stands next to or behind Sister Xiaoyu, he feels as if he is surrounded by an invincible halo, giving him an overwhelming sense of security!

Of course, this "invincibility" will automatically fail when facing Brother Long and the "non-human" people around him.

Like a nimble loach, he darted behind Zeng Lingyu in a flash, hunching his neck and only peeking out half his head, cautiously observing Zeng Long and his sister's expressions.

Zeng Long looked at Yan Hai, who was standing behind Xiao Yu like an ostrich, and finally couldn't help but chuckle. He waved his hand.

"Ruge, let it go. Xiaohai is still young, and boys are naturally lively. Since he still thought to bring up the wine to offer a toast, it proves that his mind is still clear and he hasn't drunk himself into a stupor."

Hiding in the "safe zone," Yan Hai felt as if he had been injected with boundless courage upon hearing Zeng Long's words, or as if he had suddenly mastered the peerless martial art "Buddha's Palm"!

He suddenly straightened up behind Zeng Lingyu and stood up, waving his right hand with considerable force as he said to Zeng Long:

Brother Long! I...we were indeed having dinner with the brothers downstairs just now! We were all incredibly excited to hear from Brother Tengfei that you were here!

So...so I led my brothers up here to sincerely toast Brother Long with a glass of wine!

After speaking, he seemed to feel that his words were not enough, or that he urgently needed someone to "take the fall" to share the firepower. His gaze immediately locked onto Li Lunjie, who was also shrugging his neck in the crowd.

Better to die for your fellow Daoist than for this one!

Yan Hai pointed at Li Lunjie without hesitation and said loudly:

"Brother Long! Especially my brother here! He said he's your own brother! He insisted on coming up to see you to ease his longing!"

"Whoosh!"

All eyes instantly focused on Li Lunjie.

Li Lunjie felt like dying at that moment!

He felt as if Yan Hai had pushed him into the spotlight to be judged, his face burning with embarrassment, wishing he could disappear into a crack in the ground.

He was at a loss, frantically scratching the back of his head with one hand, while the other hand idly touched his ear and tugged at the hem of his clothes. He felt as if ants were crawling all over his body, and he was completely at ease.

Under Zeng Long's gentle, questioning gaze, Li Lunjie knew he couldn't escape it any longer. With a mournful face, he forced a smile and stammered an explanation:

"Brother Long... Brother Long! This... this is what my dad said... Heh..." He gave a dry laugh, which looked worse than crying.

"My...my dad said...he said that when you have time...you can take...take me to see more of the world...from now on, I'll be your little brother..."

His voice grew softer and softer until it was barely audible.

Upon hearing this, Zeng Long's face showed a look of sudden realization. He gently patted the back of his head, as if he had just remembered:

"Oh—! I remember now! Isn't your father Li Weiguo, my Uncle Li?"

"Yes, yes, yes!!!!"

When Li Lunjie heard Zeng Long address his father as "Uncle Li" so naturally and affectionately in front of so many people, he felt even more excited and honored than if he had won a gold medal at the Olympics!

He straightened up instantly, his embarrassment replaced by immense excitement, and he couldn't help but glance smugly at his spoiled brothers beside him, his eyes clearly saying:

"See! Did you see that? I wasn't bragging! My brother Long remembers my dad! He even calls him 'uncle'!"

Zeng Long stood up, walked to Li Lunjie, and spoke gently:

"Your name is Li Lunjie, right? I'm sorry, I did promise Uncle Li earlier, but I've been so busy lately that I forgot about it. It was my oversight."

Li Lunjie waved his hands excitedly:

"It's nothing, it's nothing! Brother Long, you're busy! Your business is more important!" To receive Zeng Long's public confirmation and apology was an incredible honor!