Special forces soldier demobilization: Starting from the county government compound, a meteoric rise

The mornings in a courtyard house always have a unique tranquility.

Although last night's thrilling "battleground" came to a temporary end with Old Lin's helpless departure, Liu Ming knew very well that the trouble had only just begun.

He sat in a wicker chair in the courtyard, holding a chipped enamel mug in his hand, his brows slightly furrowed.

"I want to marry them all"—this statement certainly felt good and temporarily calmed the three powerful women in the backyard. But this is not the feudal society of hundreds of years ago; this is the Dragon Kingdom, a society governed by the rule of law, where monogamy is practiced.

Moreover, his current identity is far too sensitive.

A director-general at the provincial level, not yet thirty, wields the power of life and death over the "Longyuan" chip and national-level strategies. Countless eyes are secretly watching him, scrutinizing his flaws with magnifying glasses.

Once his polygamous affair becomes widely known, those comprador forces he has crushed and those political enemies hiding in the shadows will swarm him like bloodthirsty flies, tearing him apart with accusations of "immoral lifestyle" and "disregard for national laws."

At that time, not only will his own political life end, but even Xi Wanqing and Nangong Yao will be implicated.

"What? Even a great hero has moments of worry?"

Nangong Yao, wearing a silk robe and carrying a cup of coffee, walked over and leaned back in his chair. Her slender fingers gently massaged Liu Ming's temples, her movements practiced and tender.

"Are you thinking about the consequences of that sentence?"

Liu Ming did not deny it; he grasped Nangong Yao's hand and patted it gently.

"I'm a man, and once I've said it, I have to take responsibility. But rules are rules, especially within the system. This red line cannot be crossed."

He looked at Nangong Yao, a hint of apology in his eyes.

"If I cannot give you a legitimate status, then my promise is just empty words."

Nangong Yao smiled, a smile that was both charming and insightful, yet also possessed the unique clarity of a business tycoon.

"A title? Do you think I, Nangong Yao, care about that little red book? As long as you are with me, and your heart is with me, all the men in the world combined are not worth a single hair of yours."

"no."

Liu Ming's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable firmness.

"You don't mind, but I do."

"My woman, Liu Ming's woman, cannot suffer such injustice. I want you to wear the most beautiful wedding dress, walk proudly in the sunlight, and receive everyone's blessings."

"So what do you plan to do?"

At this moment, Xi Wanqing also came out of the house. She had changed into her business suit for work, and her cool temperament exuded the seriousness of a judge.

She walked up to Liu Ming and looked at him intently.

"Given your current position, once bigamy is confirmed, even if Elder Lin and your superiors join forces, they can't protect you."

"I know."

Liu Ming stood up. He downed the now-cold tea in one gulp, as if he had made up his mind.

"So, I've decided..."

He took a deep breath, his eyes becoming clearer and more resolute than ever before.

"...resigned from all public office."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Nangong Yao and Xi Wanqing exclaimed in surprise at the same time!

Even Lin Xiaoxiao, who was taking a nap inside, was awakened by the exclamation and ran out rubbing her eyes.

"Master, are you crazy?"

Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes widened. "You're now the Director of the High-Tech Department of the National Development and Reform Commission! The youngest department-level cadre in the entire country! You...you're willing to give up your future for us?"

"future?"

Liu Ming smiled, a smile that carried a hint of relief and arrogance.

"My future has never been built by sitting in that office approving documents."

He walked up to the three women, opened his arms, and loosely embraced them.

"In Ningzhou, I sent those bloodsucking compradors to prison. In the East China Sea, I turned their aircraft carriers into scrap metal. The 'Longyuan' chip has begun mass production. I have laid the foundation for the nation's technological take-off."

"I've already used my knife to cut through the hardest bones. The remaining grinding work is better left to those methodical officials; they're more suited to do it than me."

Liu Ming's gaze gradually deepened.

"Moreover, although I am no longer in the system, it does not mean that I have withdrawn from the battlefield."

"I want to continue protecting this country from the shadows in a freer, more unconstrained way. And by the way..."

He looked at the three stunningly beautiful faces before him, and a gentle smile curved his lips.

"...to marry you all rightfully."

……

That afternoon, in a side room of the conference room in the city.

The officer looked at the handwritten resignation letter on the table, his brows furrowed and his expression grave.

"You little brat, do you even know what you're doing?"

The old man tapped his fingers heavily on the table, his voice revealing an unusual anger and bewilderment.

"A thirty-year-old official! As long as you work steadily and diligently, in ten years you'll be qualified to sit in this room! And now you're telling me you want to resign? For...for a few women?"

"Sir, this is not only for them, but also for the country."

Liu Ming stood in front of the desk, upright and neither humble nor arrogant.

"I have a strong bandit mentality. In times of crisis, I can be a sharp knife to cut through the mess. But now that the situation is settled, my unruly personality will eventually become a handle for others to attack if I continue to stay in the system, which will actually hinder the country's strategic progress."

"Moreover," Liu Ming paused, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

"The West has lost the technology and economic wars, and they will absolutely not let it go. The overt sanctions are gone, but the covert maneuvers will only increase. 'Dragon Shield' needs to expand, and our intelligence network needs to extend overseas. If I were still a government official, there would be many things I couldn't do publicly."

The officer remained silent.

His insightful eyes were fixed on Liu Ming. He knew that what the kid said was true. Liu Ming's knife was too sharp, so sharp that it could not only hurt the enemy, but sometimes it could also cut his own people.

Moreover, he had heard about Liu Ming's complicated love life, which would definitely be a ticking time bomb if she were in the system.

Are you really sure?

The old man's tone softened, tinged with regret.

"Yes, sir. Please grant my request."

Liu Ming gave a standard military salute.

The officer sighed, picked up his pen, hesitated for a long time over the resignation letter, and finally signed his name heavily.

"I have approved your resignation."

"but!"

He suddenly raised his head, his eyes revealing an undeniable air of authority.

"This knife of yours belongs to the country. You want to retire completely? No way!"

"Effective today, you are relieved of all administrative duties." "However, you retain your status as 'Special Advisor for National Science and Security Strategy for Life'."

"This is just a nominal title; it has no rank, no salary, and no official position."

"But..." The officer took a small black notebook out of the drawer and tossed it to Liu Ming.

"...With this document, you can meet with me directly when necessary. You can mobilize local resources to support your 'special operations.' If anyone dares to sabotage you behind your back, you still have the right to act first and report later."

"This is the last protective charm I can give you, this 'Asura'."

Liu Ming looked at the black notebook, his eyes slightly warming. He knew that his superiors were doing everything in their power to protect him. Even though he had left the system, the country had not abandoned him.

"Thank you, sir."

Liu Ming took the notebook with both hands and saluted again.

"Get lost."

The officer waved his hand, as if shooing away an annoying fly.

"Go and settle all those messy affairs you've had! Don't cause me any more trouble!"

"yes!"

Liu Ming turned around and strode out of the office.

Sunlight streamed onto the red wall, and he shed the official skin that bound him.

From this day forward, he is no longer the aloof and powerful Director Liu.

But he remains the same... the one who makes the whole world tremble... the Dragon Kingdom's Asura.

"Next."

Liu Ming looked up at the blue sky, a bright smile appearing on her lips.

"I should go and discuss the wedding date with them..."