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

Five days later, there is one day left until the Lantern Festival.

In the Middle East country C, at the capital airport, a heatwave rippled through the air, and the sky was a cloudless, deep blue.

A silver-white private plane slowly landed, its tires scraping against the runway, sending up a wisp of smoke.

The hatch opened, and Anna stepped down the gangway, followed by General Manager Zhuang and a team of energy and urban construction experts.

The hot desert wind swept over her, ruffling her golden hair, but she seemed oblivious to the heat, her steps calm and firm.

On the tarmac, the Minister of Petroleum of Country C personally greeted them, followed by a long convoy of vehicles and heavily armed guards.

He hurried forward and said in broken English:

"President An, welcome, welcome!" He grasped Anna's hands with both of his, his grip sincere and warm.

Anna smiled and responded in fluent Arabic:

"Thank you, Your Excellency. You will see the sincerity of Longyu."

The oil minister was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter, his eyes showing a newfound friendliness.

In this country, there are very few foreign businessmen who can communicate in Arabic.

The young woman in front of me not only speaks well, but speaks so fluently and accurately.

At the negotiating table, Anna didn't offer any conditions. She simply said:

"General Beast has already given instructions to proceed according to the plan he formulated earlier."

The oil minister burst into laughter again, his voice echoing in the conference room:

"General Beast is the war god of our country C, and the savior of our nation!"

"He called our general yesterday and said that his sister-in-law would be coming in person and that we should treat her well."

"Our military has prepared a banquet for General An. Now we are practically family. Please feel free to stay in Country C for a few more days and give us the opportunity to show you hospitality."

Anna smiled politely, her eyes conveying just the right amount of apology:

"I have to sign a contract with Country D this afternoon. Tomorrow is the Lantern Festival in China, and I need to rush back to China to be with my boyfriend."

"Don't worry, I will come to your country with my boyfriend and the Beast General next time. I will definitely have to trouble your country then."

"Oh!" The oil minister exclaimed excitedly, his eyes lighting up.

"I haven't seen General Beast in ages! If he comes, my country C will definitely give him a warm welcome!"

"Since President An has arranged such a tight schedule, we'll just have to wait until next time."

Anna smiled slightly, then her expression turned serious.

She turned on the projector and displayed a city development plan for Country C five years from now in front of everyone—

The newly built highways stretch out like blood vessels, and hospitals, schools, and ports are scattered in an orderly fashion.

The design drawings of each building are marked with the words "Dragon Yu Aid Construction", and the Chinese national flag planted on each building flutters in the projection.

"In the later stages of your country's post-war reconstruction, Longyu will build to the highest standards. The above are the design standards."

Anna's voice was calm and firm, as if stating a fact that had already occurred:

"We only need one promise—five years from now, when all these projects are completed, they will all be adorned with the flags of China and your country, representing that the friendship between China and China will be as unbreakable as these buildings."

The oil minister remained silent.

He looked at the planning maps on the screen, at the buildings marked with the words "Longyu Aid Construction," and his eyes reddened slightly.

He thought of the years of war, of the homes that had collapsed in the flames of war, and of the people who had lost their loved ones.

And now, hope has arrived. He stood up, extended his right hand, his voice hoarse but firm:

"President An, I'll sign the contract. From today onwards, all of Country C's oil will be developed in full cooperation with Longyu, and all oil and natural gas will be supplied to Country Longyu as a priority."

Anna smiled and shook hands. Her hands were small, but warm and strong.

Behind him, Mr. Zhuang's forehead was covered in sweat—he hadn't expected Anna to secure the contract in this way.

It's not about buying and selling, it's about mutual benefit. It's not about transactions, it's about friendship.

During the signing, an official journalist from Country C filmed the entire process.

He wanted to immediately announce this good news to the entire country of C, because for C, this was their rebirth and a moment of great historical significance.

Afternoon. Country D in the Middle East. Dust swirls outside the window, the sky is hazy yellow.

Anna sat in the makeshift office, opposite the Minister of Energy of Country D.

On the table lay an agreement for oil extraction and urban development, which the D country's representatives had been looking at all day but still dared not sign.

The paper was worn and frayed from repeated reading, each page bearing the marks of countless fingernails.

"President An, this agreement is extremely beneficial to us."

The Energy Secretary finally spoke, his voice filled with disbelief, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table:

"Longyu has invested a staggering amount of capital, materials, and construction personnel, yet their only condition is to jointly develop oil with our country, and you only want 40%, leaving the remaining 60% to us—this…"

"Because we are Long Yu," Anna interrupted him, her tone as calm as an oasis in the desert.

"Because your country has just experienced war and needs to be rebuilt."

"Because your people need jobs, need food, and need hope."

"Because China is a responsible and accountable major power on the international stage."

"So Longyu didn't come here to plunder—Longyu came here to build."

"Sign it, Your Excellency Minister. In five years, I will make this place a prosperous nation."

The Energy Secretary's hand trembled. He picked up the pen, the nib hovering above the signature line, and paused for three seconds.

Then, he signed his name with strong strokes, pausing heavily on the last stroke.

He stood up and bowed deeply to Anna.

That was a 90-degree bow—a gesture of gratitude, respect, and reverence from one country to another.

Anna stood up and returned the greeting. A reporter from Country D recorded this friendship on camera.

Behind him, all the Longyu employees accompanying him had tears in their eyes. They were proud to be a member of Longyu.

What an honor and excitement it is for a private enterprise to receive respect and praise from two countries at the same time.

Anna left Country D that evening. She was going back to Country Dragon to be with her fiancé. Although the two-day, two-night journey was tiring, she felt only sweetness at that moment.

Outside the cabin, the stars shone brightly.

Inside the cabin, she leaned back in her seat, closed her eyes, and her mind was filled with that person's image—

The way he does push-ups while wearing a tight vest, the way his brows furrow slightly when he smokes, the way his lips curve upwards when he smiles.

That evening, television stations in both Country C and Country D broadcast news about Long Yu's aid efforts.

People in both countries smiled through their tears. They had finally ushered in hope and rebirth.

Those who lost their homes in the war, those who waited for tomorrow in the ruins, those who prayed in despair—they saw the light.

Anna's schedule and contract signing were broadcast on CCTV in China.

The beautiful announcer has a sweet voice.

"Now broadcasting an international news item—General Manager An of the International Department of Longyu Group signed urban construction assistance and oil cooperation development projects with Middle Eastern countries C and D today."

"At this moment, the post-war reconstruction of these two countries will be fully funded by Longyu."

"At this moment, Longyu Group will be the sole partner for all oil extraction between Country D and Country C."

"What excites us even more is that the two governments have signed an agreement that all oil and gas will be supplied to China first. Please watch the video broadcast for details."

In front of the television, Anna gracefully signed the contract with the ministers of both countries.

When Anna said, "The Dragon Kingdom flag will be planted in every project in both countries."

When Anna said, "China is a responsible and accountable major power in the international arena."

When Anna said, "Longyu is not here to plunder—Longyu is here to build."

When Anna said, "The friendship between the two countries is as strong as these buildings,"

When the two ministers bowed respectfully—

The people of China watching on television were all gaping in shock.

The public hasn't fully processed the domineering presence and sense of responsibility that General Manager Yan of Longyu International Group made the day before yesterday.

Now, An, the head of Longyu International Department, has dropped another bombshell.

How much capital does Longyu have? How much money would be needed for the post-war reconstruction of two countries?

More than anything, it evoked pride.

Because the people saw the oil extraction rights, the friendship between the two countries and the Dragon Kingdom, and the respect that the two countries showed to the Dragon Kingdom.

Longyu has now become a source of national pride, and Yan Rugo and Anna, two exceptional women who possess both beauty and talent, are known as the "Longyu Twin Beauties" by the people of Longyu.

But what these two exceptional women wanted was not just two beautiful women, but a business empress.