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

10 o'clock in the morning.

An even fiercer counterattack began.

Haining Province, Provincial Parliament Building.

Zeng Linglong's uncle, Zeng Qiang, was working in his office.

Six officers from the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) entered the room expressionlessly and presented their identification.

"Comrade Zeng Qiang, according to the resolution of the Supreme Government Council, regarding your violations and illegal activities during your tenure in Haining City, please cooperate with us and accept isolation and investigation."

Zeng Qiang was stunned, and then his face darkened.

He knew that his nephew had carried out military arrests of members of the Wu family and several other families!

This is no coincidence.

It was the Wu family and three other families that... launched a counterattack.

Almost at the same time.

Zeng Linglong's aunt! Zeng Ting's husband, Gao Yadong, has been notified to "suspend work and cooperate with the investigation."

Zeng Ling, the younger sister-in-law, and her husband have been suspended from all their duties and asked to cooperate with "understanding the relevant situation."

Even some collateral members of the Zeng family and their close subordinates received various notices for "interviews" and "assistance in investigations".

For a time, the Zeng family, except for the military and its core circle, was in turmoil!

The news reached the capital with lightning speed.

Two o'clock in the afternoon, at the Yan family's old house.

Old Master Yan Fushan sat in his armchair, his eyes cold.

Standing before him were his son, Yan Chonghua, and a group of core members of the Yan family.

"Wu Jingzhong... he's desperate."

"Trying to force my in-laws—the Zeng family—to submit through such despicable means?"

Old Master Yan spoke slowly, his voice carrying immense weight:

"Do they really think that by uniting the Chen family and a few other families, the Dragon Kingdom can be ruled by just a few of them?"

He slammed his right hand on the table!

"Bang!"

"Relay my message!"

Old Master Yan stood up; though his body was old, his aura was like a drawn sword.

"Activate all of the Yan family's resources!"

"We'll protect those members of the Zeng family who are being suppressed! We'll provide the resources the Zeng family needs!"

"at the same time--"

He glanced at everyone, speaking slowly and deliberately:

"A reciprocal, and even amplified, counterattack against the Wu, Liu, He, and Chen families—all key personnel and political bargaining chips within our capabilities!"

"These companies... anyone who jumps out, whoever they are, give them a good beating!"

"yes!"

The Yan family members responded with a resounding roar! Their eyes burned with fervor!

Almost at the same time.

In the studies of the two patriarchs of the Zhao and Teng families, the same decision was also made!

The three elders quickly made a phone call, forming a strong alliance and clearly siding with the Zeng family!

"We're not helping relatives, we're helping those in the right!" Old Master Zhao's voice boomed.

"The Zeng family hero was attacked, and a pillar of the nation was harmed. Now that the traitor has been identified and the suspect arrested, it is only right and proper! The Wu family, instead of repenting, retaliates and distorts the truth. This trend must not be allowed to continue!"

"Justice must be served!" Old Master Teng said succinctly.

The combined power of these three giants is terrifying!

3 PM.

The flames of counterattack have been ignited!

Business circles: Consortiums and funds controlled by the Teng family!

Teng Ao personally oversees the Longyu Group!

They began large-scale short selling of the listed companies owned by Wu, Chen, He, and Liu.

And using the name of Longyu Group, they launched a full-scale war against all of these companies' industries.

In the political arena: The four officials who were promoted by the government have begun to face various "compliance reviews" and "anonymous whistleblowing."

In some key positions, individuals supported by the Yan, Zhao, and Teng families have aggressively entered the competition.

In the media: While mainstream media remain silent, some fringe financial media outlets and overseas Chinese forums have begun to publish articles with vague but highly targeted claims such as "A member of a certain Beijing family is suspected of being involved with foreign forces" and "Internal strife in an old family is escalating."

Four o'clock in the afternoon.

The struggle has reached a fever pitch!

Back and forth, each strike drawing blood! Neither giving an inch!

Both sides continued to have "wounded" members carried off the front lines—suspension, investigation, bankruptcy, scandals...

In just half a day, the situation quickly escalated from a surprise attack on the Zeng family to a full-scale confrontation between two top-tier powerful families!

The skies above the capital seemed to be filled with invisible smoke of gunpowder!

All the neutral families watching were terrified!

"They've gone mad...they've all gone mad..."

The head of a second-rate family, wiping away cold sweat, urgently convened a family meeting:

"Pass down the order! All disciples, keep a low profile for now! No taking sides! No gossip! No trouble! When gods fight, we mortals will be reduced to ashes if we get even a little involved!"

The political landscape of the capital is like a lake tossed with a boulder; the ripples keep expanding, drawing in more and more forces!

However, there are always those who see...opportunity behind the danger.

The Hu family.

Young Master Hu knelt before his old man, his neck stiff:

"Grandpa! Back at Yueting Garden, it was Young Master Long who intentionally spared me! It was Young Master Long who gave me a bright future!"

"Now that Young Master Long is in trouble, and the Zeng family is in trouble, I can't be a coward!"

"I'm siding with the Zeng family! I'm siding with Young Master Long!"

Grandpa Hu looked at his grandson, who had once been the most disappointing but had now undergone a complete transformation, and remained silent for a long time before slowly nodding:

"Fine... I'll take a gamble."

"It is better to offer help in times of need than to add to someone's good fortune."

The Yang family.

Yang Li confronted his father directly:

"Dad, Yan Hai and I have left Dinglong."

"This time, our family has to get involved!"

Mr. Yang smiled bitterly: "Do you know what this outcome means?"

Yang Li's eyes were firm: "I know. But I also know that following Young Master Long is the right choice!"

Those scions of prominent families who had followed Zeng Linglong and been impressed by him returned home to persuade him to reconsider.

Some succeeded, and their families gritted their teeth and joined the Zeng family's camp.

Some failed and were confined by their families, but they still managed to send messages and offer support to the Zeng family, Xiang Teng'ao, and Yan Hai through secret channels.

Day three.

The situation did not cool down; instead, it became more chaotic and brutal due to the entry of more families!

Every day, new "battle reports" arrive, and every day, new families are drawn into the vortex.

And within the palace, those few influential figures…

We will neither stop nor mediate, nor express our opinion.

They seemed to sit high on a cloud, calmly and strategically maneuvering—

I watched intently as each piece moved on the chessboard, and every spark of attack ignited.

They are waiting.

Wait until the water is completely turbid.

Wait for the big fish to jump out on its own.