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

The echoes of applause still reverberated in the air as Yan Rugo nimbly turned and walked towards the long table in the center of the stage. A spotlight followed closely behind, enveloping her in a cool, luminous glow.

Behind the long table, Longyu Group's core senior management—financial director Tang Li, marketing director Tang Zhe, sales director Lü Tianxin, human resources director Li Chuxi, and others—were already seated, their expressions focused, with mountains of investment documents piled up in front of them. Only the seat of President Teng Ao remained empty.

This silent absence is itself a declaration:

Longyu has a clear hierarchy and well-defined responsibilities. Yan Ruguo, as the domestic general manager, has full authority to handle this investment promotion conference. Teng Ao's absence is not a sign of disrespect, but rather an absolute trust in Yan Ruguo's abilities, and a testament to the efficient operation of Longyu as a giant ship.

The atmosphere in the venue became even more tense because of this detail. The competition had reached a fever pitch.

Review begins.

The senior executives of Longyu quickly flipped through the documents, sometimes exchanging opinions in hushed tones, and sometimes making annotations. The rustling sound of the papers turning was amplified at this moment, affecting every taut nerve in the audience.

One, two, three...

The preliminary approved planning documents were taken out separately and gently placed on the table where Yan Rugo was seated.

The stack of documents grew thicker and thicker under everyone's watchful eyes, slowly but steadily.

Hope, too, began to grow wildly in the hearts of those in charge of certain specific areas.

Their gazes were fixed on the ever-growing stack of documents in front of Yan Rugo, their eyes burning with an intensity that seemed to set her ablaze. Her heart pounded in her chest, her palms were sweaty with tension, and she unconsciously clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her flesh without even realizing it.

The feeling was like that of the most devout lottery player, clutching their ticket tightly and staring intently at the winning numbers screen—the numbers ahead seemed to match, and all that remained was the final, crucial number that would determine their fate, to be announced by the elegant woman on stage!

Time, stretched out endlessly in this extreme anticipation and torment, felt like an eternity.

finally--

Yan Ruge stretched out her slender fingers and gently brushed them across the stack of finalized proposals in front of her, as if touching the pulse of these regions' future. She slowly raised her head, a faint smile appearing on her face, enough to take everyone's breath away.

She stood up and walked calmly back to the standing microphone.

All eyes in the room were drawn to her like a magnet.

"First of all," her voice broke the suffocating silence through the microphone, "on behalf of Longyu Group, I would like to thank all the leaders for their trust and for the tremendous effort and hard work they have put into this investment promotion."

She bowed slightly, her posture elegant and solemn.

"Thank you for your hard work, everyone."

She straightened up, her gaze becoming sharp and focused:

"Previously, Mr. Teng Ao, the CEO of Longyu Group, clearly announced at a press conference that Longyu will establish no fewer than ten top-tier R&D centers and no fewer than five world-class industrial parks in China!"

Her words paused slightly, like a bowstring being drawn taut.

"So, now..."

Her voice suddenly became clear and powerful, with a metallic decisiveness:

"In my capacity as General Manager of the Domestic Department of Longyu Group, I will officially fulfill the investment goals set by President Teng!"

"!"

Below the stage, the backs of all the investment promotion managers straightened instantly! Their clenched fists turned white from excessive force, and their eyes, like searchlights, were fixed on Yan Rugo's lips that were about to open.

Yan Ruge calmly picked up the document placed on top, glanced at the cover, and then looked up at the dark mass of faces below the stage, filled with longing and anxiety.

"First," her voice echoed clearly in the silence:

"Thank you to the leaders and teams from Beijing, Nanchang, Shanghai, Jiangsu Province, and Jiangsu Province!"

Five names, like five thunderclaps, exploded in the venue!

The expressions of the five provincial and municipal regional leaders and their team members who were named changed drastically the moment their names were read out!

The eagerness in their eyes instantly transformed into unbelievable ecstasy. Their tense bodies leaned forward slightly, some even nearly jumping out of their seats in excitement! They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with immense excitement and the relief of finally being released—they had won! They were the lucky chosen ones!

"Thank you all for your excellent planning and deep trust." Yan Ruge's voice was steady, yet carried a weighty promise. "Longyu Group will officially launch the construction of its cutting-edge research institute in the aforementioned region, and simultaneously establish a related new technology industrial park!"

She emphasized her words slightly:

"The initial confirmed investment will be no less than 50 billion yuan!"

She glanced around at the representatives of the five areas, her eyes filled with expectation:

"We hope that Longyu's entry will work closely with the local community to not only inject strong momentum into the regional economy, but also contribute to the improvement of people's livelihoods and the lasting prosperity of the area."

"good!!!"

The moment Yan Ruge finished speaking, Mayor Peng of Beijing was the first to stand up abruptly! His face flushed with excitement, and he clapped his hands forcefully, almost as if to release his emotions!

For him, the establishment of Longyu's headquarters in Beijing was already a tremendous achievement. Now, with the addition of a research institute and industrial park, it's undoubtedly icing on the cake—no, it's adding fuel to the fire! This achievement is enough to make his career shine with the brightest light!

The entire investment promotion team from Beijing behind him stood up, each person brimming with excitement and pride, and thunderous applause instantly ignited the atmosphere!

Immediately afterwards, the leaders and team members from Nanzhen, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Haijiang also excitedly stood up and joined the wave of celebration. Their faces were filled with the excitement of achieving their goals and boundless anticipation for the future.

The other regional representatives whose names weren't called, after a brief moment of disappointment and envy, could only force a smile and offer their applause. Their gazes, however, involuntarily drifted back to the stack of documents still in front of Yan Rugo.

This is only the first batch.

Who will take the remaining spots?

The bigger suspense and the fiercer competition have only just begun...