The system only arrives when you're old? Then let's create a super-rich family!

Meanwhile, at Cloud Mist Manor, the Lin family.

Lin Song, from the Lin family, has been desperately seeking people to take over his father's outsourced military projects.

To attract cooperation, Lin Song offered very generous terms, making concessions on personal connections and endorsements, and even making many important promises at Lin Guolong's behest.

But the result was still constant setbacks.

Just as a major international project was about to be launched, all the top families and mid-level forces were frantically hoarding funds, gathering resources, and preparing to enter the game. No one was willing to divert funds or take over the Lin family's hot potato project.

Even more fatally, in order to compete for the top spot in the social circle, a number of middle-class families had taken the initiative to befriend high-ranking officials, spend money to pave the way, and seek official endorsement.

However, due to the Xie family's involvement, they all excluded Lin Guolong, who was originally ranked first.

The Lin family is in a very bad situation now.

Even Lieutenant General Lin Guolong personally intervened, frequently visiting the company in recent days, but with little success.

Only now, seeing the trending topics online and the opinions within the industry, have they realized that the Qin family, whom they had ignored or even abandoned, has actually completed the task mentioned above. Does that mean that the Qin family will not be removed from the list of those in the Dragon Kingdom?

Not only will they not be removed from the list, but with official support, they will rise against the trend, take off completely, and firmly establish themselves in the top circles of the Dragon Kingdom!

Lin Guolong suddenly recalled his several meetings with Qin Zheng. Now, thinking back on it carefully, it seemed that the other party's attitude was always so confident and composed, and he did not seem to feel the slightest bit restrained because of his status.

Given his status as a lieutenant general, there are very few people in the entire aristocratic circle who are qualified to look at him as an equal.

Even among the most prestigious and long-established families, only the core leaders at the patriarchal level could barely engage in equal dialogue with him.

The only ones who could remain calm, composed, and never lose face throughout the entire process were the Wang, Bai, and Li families, who possessed connections with high-ranking generals and had top-tier resources.

Previously, he had always thought that the Qin family was just a newly wealthy family with no roots or foundation and shallow heritage.

But now, upon closer reflection, Qin Zheng's aura, vision, perspective, and methods are simply beyond what a newly promoted head of a wealthy family could possess.

A bold and terrifying thought suddenly surged into Lin Guolong's mind.

Could it be that the Qin family's true foundation is really comparable to the three top families of Wang, Bai, and Li, which have been passed down for thousands of years?

A few days ago, he wouldn't have even considered it; he would have just scoffed at it.

But now that the Qin family has successfully passed the top-level test, turned the tables and destroyed the century-old Shi family, their methods are unpredictable, forcing him to believe it.

At the same time, endless regret swept over him like a tidal wave.

He suddenly remembered that Qin Zheng had taken the initiative to speak up, saying that if the Lin family felt that the scale of the cooperation between the two parties was too small, the Qin family could add resources, invest in more top-level projects, and fully support the development of the Lin family at any time.

At that time, he was preoccupied with factional struggles, inter-circle games, and the Lin family's predicament. He took Qin Zheng's words as mere polite talk and empty promises, and did not take them to heart at all, even looking down on them.

Looking back now, he suddenly realized the truth.

He himself missed an incredible opportunity!

A tremendous opportunity that could allow the Lin family to leapfrog their level and rise to the top in one step!

"Father, what's wrong? You look so pale?"

Seeing his father sitting motionless, his expression shifting, and his face full of regret, Lin Song panicked instantly and quickly stepped forward to ask him in a low voice.

Lin Guolong slowly raised his hand, waved it weakly, and let out a long sigh, his voice hoarse and full of regret.

"Song'er, I'm afraid I've misjudged you."

"The Qin family probably truly possesses a top-tier foundation comparable to the Wang, Bai, and Li families."

"I'm thinking, if we hadn't underestimated the Qin family that day, your elder brother Lin Wu, you, and Lin Han, and our entire Lin family, would have had much greater and more stable careers, prospects, and potential!"

He was all too aware of the importance of top-level support.

Within the system and on the path of officialdom, personal ability, seniority, and hard work are certainly important, but the network of connections, powerful backers, and top-tier resources behind you are the real key to determining your potential.

Many people were able to surpass him and obtain the rank of general within just ten years, relying on top-notch support behind the scenes.

Without a powerful backer, even with exceptional skills, one can only struggle, accumulate experience, and waste time, facing limitations at every turn.

Upon hearing this, Lin Song's pupils suddenly widened, his face filled with disbelief, and he subconsciously shook his head.

"Father, this is impossible!"

"The Wang, Bai, and Li families are top-tier aristocratic families with a history spanning thousands of years. Their foundations are deeply rooted, their connections extend to the highest levels of society, and their power base is unshakeable! The Qin family is merely a newly emerging powerful family that has risen in recent years. How could they possibly be on par with these three families?"

The more he spoke, the weaker his tone became, and the less confident he seemed.

Seeing the Qin family's ruthless methods and terrifying actions of annihilating powerful families from afar on the trending topics, his original understanding was crumbling little by little.

Lin Guolong looked up at his son and asked in a deep voice.

"Why is it impossible?"

"The Qin family's available cash flow is close to eight trillion, which is on par with the peak level of the three top families."

"And this is only the wealth that's been openly displayed. Who can be sure this isn't just the tip of the iceberg for the Qin family?"

"Previously, the Xie family joined forces with a number of forces to commercially besiege the Qin family. The Qin family not only withstood the pressure and crushed them, but also publicly declared that the Xie family should come to apologize."

"Do you think Qin Zheng is arrogant and boastful, or does he possess absolute confidence and a well-thought-out plan?"

A series of rhetorical questions left Lin Song speechless, unable to utter a single word in rebuttal.

If it were in the past, he would have been certain that the Qin family was arrogant and conceited.

But now the Qin family's plan is flawless, their methods are masterful, and they destroyed the Shi family with ease. Their intelligence, strategy, vision, and methods are all top-notch. How could they be a brainless and arrogant person?

Looking at his son's silent expression, Lin Guolong sighed heavily again, filled with regret.

"What a pity, it's true that you can't force what's not meant to be."

"A tremendous opportunity was right in front of us, but we pushed it away because of our narrow-mindedness."

Seeing his father's face full of regret and dejected sighs, Lin Song's heart stirred, and he quickly asked, his eyes filled with urgency.

"Father, are you planning to completely abandon the opportunity to cooperate with the Qin family?"

Lin Guolong frowned, his face full of bitterness, and shook his head, saying:

"Back then, the Qin family took the initiative to show goodwill, offer cooperation, and promise support, but it was our Lin family that disregarded it, made excuses, and resolutely refused."

"In this situation, is there any way to salvage it?"

Just as Lin Guolong was filled with despair, Lin Song's eyes suddenly lit up, and he trembled slightly with excitement as he loudly reminded him.

"Father! Have you forgotten?"

"Before he passed away, Old Master Qin specifically left behind a message!"

Lin Guolong was slightly taken aback, frowned in thought, his mind went blank, and he couldn't remember any details.

At that time, he was preoccupied with factional struggles, family predicaments, and unfinished projects, and he didn't take Qin Zheng's parting words to heart at all.

"What did you say?"

Lin Song almost shouted it out excitedly.

"Old Master Qin clearly stated that he would stay in Beijing for about a week!"

"If Father can come to his senses and take the initiative to visit him within this week, the Qin family will still be willing to support the Lin family!"

boom!

These words struck me like a thunderbolt!

Lin Guolong shuddered, his pupils contracted sharply, and he sprang up from his chair, slamming his hand hard on the table, his expression one of wild joy and boundless excitement.

"really?!"

Lin Song nodded frantically, "Yes, Old Master Qin did say that when he walked out the door! I remember it very clearly."

"Good! Good! Good!"

Lin Guolong said "good" three times in a row, and laughed loudly. The gloom and despair that had been building up for many days were swept away, and he was radiant.

"The mountains and rivers seem to block the way, but then a village appears amidst the willows and flowers!"

"Quickly, have someone prepare a car and go find Qin Zheng. Six days have already passed, and we're only one day away from the agreed-upon week!"

"If Qin Zheng isn't in the capital, I'll book my flight immediately and head to Jiangnan to visit the Qin family!"

(The second comic series is now available. You can watch it by making a wish for an adaptation in the bottom right corner. This one has some comedic elements and is pretty good.)