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

While Yan Hai, Yang Li, and the others were busy at their Brother Long's recuperation site.

The inner palace is also busy.

The General Staff of the military is also busy.

The security department is also busy.

The Zeng family was also busy.

All because of a phone call from Zeng Sheng, all because of what Zeng Sheng said on that phone call.

The contents of the phone call directly enraged the Imperial Household Agency and the military, prompting the Security Department to activate its emergency response.

Because the phone call revealed that the Sun Country had also used chemical warfare agents.

Furthermore, evidence has been found that the Sun Country is a spy.

Liu and several other military leaders felt a chill run down their spines from lingering fear.

If it weren't for Zeng Linglong's individual strength—blocking everything and turning the tide—it would have been a disaster.

All members of the Dragon Shadow team, along with twenty-three comrades, will be wiped out.

This is not just a hundred or so lives!

This is the dignity of the Dragon Kingdom!

The military's prestige is also its future.

The main conference room was brightly lit.

The huge map of China on the wall gleamed with a dull luster under the light.

Mountains and rivers, cities and frontiers—

Every inch of this land is a territory forged with blood and iron bones.

The long table was filled with people on both sides: military personnel, security officials, and foreign ministers.

All available forces have been mobilized at this moment.

The first elderly person slammed their palm on the table.

With a "bang," the teacup jumped up.

His voice carried an intense, suppressed anger:

"Once Xiaolong returns to China and gathers all the evidence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and military spokespersons should all launch an attack on the United States!"

His gaze swept over everyone present, sharp as a blade:

"After the meeting, the military should prepare all the warships, nuclear submarines, new fighter jets, and Dongfeng express aircraft for me!"

They entered the relevant waters under the guise of live-fire military exercises.

Once the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and military spokespersons release the evidence, all units will be placed on combat readiness!

He turned to look at the head of the security department:

"The Security Department is urgently gathering intelligence; do not overlook even the smallest piece of information!"

The orders were issued one after another, like thunder piercing the night sky.

The true strategic machine of the Dragon Kingdom—

From this moment on, it has entered operational mode.

In Zeng Rong's courtyard house, the atmosphere was as still as the calm before a storm.

The old man sat solemnly in the armchair, his face aged and serene.

Keep your back straight, place your hands on your knees, and clench your fingers slightly.

His eyes, sharp as an eagle's, swept over every member of the Zeng family present.

The living room was full of people, but no one spoke, and no one dared to speak.

Zeng Rong's voice was eerily calm.

That was the deathly silence before the volcanic eruption:

"Xiao Long will be back soon."

"The disgrace to our Zeng family eighteen years ago."

"A conspiracy against our Zeng family eighteen years ago—"

"The mystery will eventually be unveiled."

"This is me and the entire Zeng family—"

"Eighteen years of pain."

"It's also the hatred that Xiaolong has held for eighteen years."

He slowly rose, walked to the window, and placed his hands behind his back—

Looking out at the pitch-black night, with his back to everyone, his voice was low and firm:

"All family members, do not go anywhere during this period; stay in the capital."

"Stay in the capital—to welcome the heroes of our Dragon Kingdom."

"Welcome the unicorn of the Zeng family."

"Witness and uncover the ultimate conspiracy from eighteen years ago."

The night sky outside the window exudes an eerie, somber, and oppressive atmosphere.

The capital city is still the same capital city, and the lights are still the same lights.

But at this moment, the hearts of people under every lamp are churning.

The spoiled brats in the circle were all forcibly confined to their homes by their elders, and were not allowed to go anywhere.

The elders also stayed at home obediently.

No one visited relatives or friends, and no one indulged in revelry.

The emperor is furious, the military is preparing a swift and decisive operation, and the strategic machine is running at full speed.

Then go and indulge in revelry.

At this point, visiting relatives and friends for personal gain would be pointless.

That would be suicidal.

The Wu family's old house.

Wu Jingzhong sat in his study, the dim light illuminating his aged face.

The wrinkles are twice as deep as before, and the hair is twice as white.

His grandson, Wu Jun, was arrested.

The imperial court and the military gave direct approval, and the relevant procedures were formal and comprehensive.

He also received severe criticism from the emperor.

There are no secrets in the capital about this.

The Wu family has now been completely marginalized.

The He and Liu families severed ties with the Wu family that very night.

Needless to say, the Chen family is already in dire straits, barely able to protect themselves.

The old man was holding a copy of the investigation data from eighteen years ago.

It's a hot potato right now.

It's a massive, deeply buried bomb.

Once it's made public, once the Zeng family finds out—

Then the Chen family would be blown to pieces.

Wu Jingzhong gave a bitter smile. He knew that the Wu family was finished.

Even if Zeng Rong and Zeng Linglong don't make a move.

Once his grandson Wu Jun's crimes are proven.

Becoming the main culprit in Zeng Linglong's switch eighteen years ago—

Becoming the main culprit in Zeng Linglong's previous attack on the clubhouse—

The entire Beijing social circle will not let the Wu family off the hook.

The entire nation of Dragon Kingdom will not let the Wu family off the hook.

He chuckled self-deprecatingly and muttered to himself:

"Chen Guoqing, Chen Guoqing, you used that document to blackmail me earlier."

"That document is now a knife hanging over the neck of your Chen family."

"Should I keep this secret for you, or should I tell everyone?"

Old Wu remained silent for a long time.

The only sound in the study was the ticking of the wall clock.

Each beat is like a heartbeat.

He sighed heavily, his tone bitter yet resolute:

"Zeng Rong, you've raised a fine grandson."

"We're all old guys who've dedicated our lives to this country."

"I have never admired anyone before."

"Now, I, Wu Jingzhong, only admire you, Zeng Rong—"

"It's not for profit, nor for fighting."

"Just for the unwavering will of your Zeng family for generations to fight for the country."

"You, Zeng Rong, did it."

"Your son, Zeng Rong, accomplished it."

"Your grandson Zeng Rong has done it even better."

"You are using the blood of your descendants—"

"They earned my respect with their steel bodies."

"It earned the respect of the entire military, a million strong."

"It has earned the respect of the people across the country."

"So this gift should be given to your Zeng family."

He stood by the window, looking at the night view outside.

The lights of countless homes flickered faintly in his cloudy eyes.

His voice was very soft, as soft as a sigh:

"After all, I, Wu Jingzhong, have devoted my entire life to this land, and it contains my blood and sweat."

"I am also a Chinese, and I have worked hard and struggled for the prosperity of the Chinese nation."

"Until now, his hair is all white, and he has become an old man with a weathered face."

He didn't know that his decision would save his Wu family—

It was not reduced to ashes.