As the members of the Zhao Family left angrily with gloomy faces, this grand engagement banquet ended in vain.
However, what happened at the wedding banquet quickly spread in the upper-class circle of Andu, and it became the hottest topic that people talked about in their spare time.
The Zhao Family was the leader of the aristocratic families, but the bride was stolen by the little miracle-working doctor in public. This was tantamount to a loud slap on the face of the Zhao Family, which made the Zhao Family a laughing stock in the upper-class circle of Andu.
But many people knew that this matter would not end so easily. According to the Zhao Family's character of seeking revenge for the smallest grievance, the little miracle-working doctor might not have a good life in the future.
However, even the people who were close to Ding Ning did not feel worried about him. After all, although the Zhao Family was very powerful, Ninghai was Ding Ning's territory. As the saying went, a powerful dragon could not suppress a snake in its territory. As long as he returned to Ninghai, even if the Zhao Family wanted to hurt him, it would not be so easy.
But soon, a sensational piece of news caught everyone's attention.
For the first time, the little miracle-working doctor Ding Ning accepted an exclusive interview program of the National Television, which was hosted by Tong Yaner, the most famous host of the National Television.
During the interview, Ding Ning publicly announced that he had bought property in Andu and would stay in Andu to prepare for the branch of the traditional medical college in the near future.
As soon as the news came out, the upper-class circle of Andu was in an uproar. Ding Ning was going to fight with the Zhao Family to the end.
"Good, very good. I was really afraid that he would run back to Ninghai like a mouse. Since he wants to die, I will help him."
In the Zhao Family, Zhao Zilong, who got the news, gnashed his teeth and sneered.
"Zilong, I know you are very angry and want to get rid of that guy, but now is not the time. Don't act rashly."
Zhao Tianya, whose face was gloomy, was much calmer than Zhao Zilong, and he gave an unquestionable order.
"Why?"
Zhao Zilong growled unwillingly.
"Humph!"
Zhao Tianya's face darkened. "Zhao Zilong is getting more and more arrogant. I haven't settled the score with him for giving 30% of the shares of Hongyuan Group to Shen Muqing as a betrothal gift, but now he dares to question me."
Seeing that Zhao Tianya's face darkened, Zhao Zilong realized that he had lost his composure. After taking a few deep breaths and forcibly restraining the hostility in his heart, he bowed and apologized, "Father, I'm sorry. I was impulsive."
Only then did Zhao Tianya's face relax a little, but he was obviously still angry. He said harshly, "Now you feel that your wings have hardened, don't you? How dare you make the decision to give the shares of Hongyuan Corporation to the Shen Family as a betrothal gift? Who gave you the right to do so? "
A cold glint flashed across Zhao Zilong's eyes. He lowered his head and said respectfully, "I acted on my own. I thought that Hongyuan Corporation was my …"
"What do you think? Do you think that Hongyuan Corporation belongs to you just because you founded it? "
Zhao Tianya interrupted him with a sneer, which made Zhao Zilong's face turn green and red. He moved his lips and wanted to say something, but he stopped. In the end, he did not dare to refute.
However, Zhao Tianya wanted to teach him a lesson today so that he would understand that it was not his turn to make decisions in the Zhao Family. He said sarcastically, "Although I hate Ding Ning very much, I have to admit that he is right about one thing. Don't think that you are really the No.1 Young Master of Andu just because you have the title of the No.1 Young Master of Andu. It is true that you founded Hongyuan Corporation, but without the resources of the Zhao Family and my stewardship and help in secret, do you think that Hongyuan Corporation can develop smoothly to what it is today?"
Zhao Zilong lowered his head and did not say anything, but there was a disdainful sneer in his eyes.
He was very confident that even without the resources of the Zhao Family and Zhao Tianya's secret help, Hongyuan Corporation could still develop into a listed company under his leadership.
However, it might take a little longer, but the result would not change.
"If you want to be the successor of the Zhao Family, keeping calm at all times is a basic quality that you must have. But look at yourself. You have lost your composure because of a woman. You really disappoint me."
Zhao Tianya lectured him in exasperation.
Zhao Zilong panicked. Although he had great ambitions and secretly won people's hearts and cultivated his trusted subordinates, he still needed Zhao Tianya's protection for the time being. If Zhao Tianya changed his mind and removed him from the position of successor, he would be finished.
Thinking of this, Zhao Zilong knelt down with a thud and said shamefully, "Father, I know I was wrong."
"Do you know what was wrong?"
Zhao Tianya narrowed his eyes and asked coldly.
"I …"
Zhao Zilong thought quickly. After hesitating for a moment, he replied, "Father taught me that no matter what happens, I must make a plan before I act. I must not be controlled by my emotions. I should not have been impulsive because of a woman and even wanted to kill Ding Ning."
"No, you are wrong. Ding Ning humiliated you so much, so he must die. But you were too impulsive and couldn't wait to kill him."
Zhao Tianya lectured him expressionlessly.
Zhao Zilong showed a thoughtful expression and soon understood. "I understand. Father, you mean that we must get rid of Ding Ning, but we can't arouse others' suspicion. Now our Zhao Family has just had a conflict with him. If he suddenly dies, the police will definitely suspect us at the first time."
"Hmm!"
Zhao Tianya nodded with satisfaction. "Yes, the most important thing is that our Zhao Family is now operating a big plan, which is related to whether our Zhao Family can become a powerful family. At this juncture, everything must give way for this big plan. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Big plan? Become a powerful family? "
Zhao Zilong's eyes lit up, and he murmured in surprise.
If the Zhao Family could go further and become a powerful family, his status as the First Childe of Andu would be completely different.
After all, no matter how hard he worked now, he could at most become the head of a top aristocratic family in the future. But if the Zhao Family stepped into the ranks of powerful families, it would be completely different. He was the future head of a powerful family.
Although there was only a gap of one rank between the major clans and aristocratic families, the difference in status was like the difference between clouds and mud. There were hundreds of aristocratic family heads in the entire country, but there were only four major clans. One could easily imagine the gap between them.
"Yes, you don't need to know the specific plan for the time being. Rest at home for one night, and you will immediately set off for the army tomorrow morning. You must pay attention to this International Special Forces Competition. You must lead Dragon Soul to win the championship and get the title of Dragon Teeth. Dragon Soul is the key to whether our Zhao Family can develop in the military in the future, and it is also an indispensable part of our family's plan."
Zhao Tianya instructed in a solemn tone.
"Yes, father, but …"
Zhao Zilong simply agreed, but then he hesitated and hesitated to speak.
"What's wrong?"
Zhao Tianya frowned and asked.
"Xiao Chunan has returned. His strength is stronger than mine, which brings me a lot of pressure. Besides, in this three-army competition, a new member has just been recruited, and he has also shown great strength. If I want to participate in the competition on behalf of Dragon Soul, it may be difficult. I think …"
Zhao Zilong thought of Ning Ding, who had just joined Dragon Soul, and his name was so similar to Ding Ning's. A trace of resentment flashed across his eyes. For the family's great cause, he could temporarily not settle accounts with Ding Ning, but he transferred all his anger to Ning Ding. But he knew that he was not strong enough, so he had to enhance his strength to suppress Ning Ding.
But he knew that he was not strong enough, so he had to enhance his strength in order to suppress Ning Ding and Xiao Chunan, his two biggest competitors.
Zhao Tianya narrowed his eyes and secretly calculated the time. Then he nodded and said, "It has been three years since you used the gene vaccine last time. The efficacy of the drug should be almost absorbed, and it is indeed time to continue to take it. Go to my room at night, and don't let anyone know."
Zhao Zilong's face lit up, and he hurriedly said, "Father, don't worry. I have never told anyone."
"Well, that's good. Remember, this is the biggest secret of our family. Once it is leaked, it will arouse the suspicion of some people with ulterior motives. I'm afraid that our Zhao Family will suffer a catastrophe."
Zhao Tianya solemnly exhorted again.
Zhao Zilong's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately solemnly said that he would never reveal this secret to anyone even if he died.
However, when he thought of the fact that the International Special Forces Tournament was about to begin, he still felt uncertain and asked cautiously, "Father, this gene potion is good and can slowly transform my body, allowing my strength, speed, and reflexes to be greatly improved. However, the time needed is too long. Is there a gene potion that works faster and can rapidly increase my strength before the International Special Forces Tournament begins?"
Zhao Tianya revealed an embarrassed expression. After thinking for a while, he lowered his voice and said, "Yes, but you have to know that although the gene potions taken by our own people take have a slow effect, they are perfect gene potions that are safe and have no side effects. They can slowly transform the body without any pain. As for those gene potions that have a fast effect, although the side effects have been controlled to the minimum after … improvement, they will still cause great pain when taking them. Moreover, they also have a certain failure rate and unpredictable variability."
"Unpredictable variability? What do you mean? "
Zhao Zilong was stunned. He just asked whimsically, but he didn't expect that there was really such a gene potion with such a fast effect.
"Yes, it is possible to trigger genetic mutation to become a superpower user, but it is also possible to trigger genetic mutation to become a monster that has lost its mind. Although the probability is less than 10%, it is still a certain danger."
Zhao Tianya said with a very contradictory mood.
From the bottom of his heart, he didn't want Zhao Zilong, his successor, to take risks. It was better to be safe than sorry. If there was an accident, all his efforts over the years would be in vain.
However, the International Special Forces Competition was about to be held. If Zhao Zilong couldn't quickly improve his strength, become the leader of Dragon Soul according to the original plan, win the competition, and then get the title of Dragon Teeth so that he could officially become a member of the senior management of the military, it would be infinitely more difficult for his family to become a powerful family.
It should be known that one of the most basic conditions to be promoted from an aristocratic family to a powerful family was to have enough influence and connections in politics, business, and the military.
The Zhao Family had made great achievements in both politics and business. After more than 100 years, it was unknown how many disciples and old acquaintances it had secretly cultivated. Its connections and power were not weaker than that of the four great families.
Only the military was the biggest shortcoming of the Zhao Family. Although they had secretly cultivated a group of their own people and sent them to the military, it was not so easy to make military contributions and become a senior general in this era of peace. The highest rank of the people they cultivated was only a major, and their help to the Zhao Family was extremely limited, let alone any influence.
Therefore, the Zhao Family targeted Dragon Soul. Whoever could win the title of Dragon Teeth could directly become a major general, which could save the Zhao Family countless years of hard work.
Speaking of which, it was thanks to Ding Lie. If he hadn't cheated on Zhao Tianya, which made Zhao Tianya angry and planned to take revenge, and mobilized a large number of resources of the Zhao Family to conduct a close investigation on Ding Lie, he wouldn't have known that there was such a shortcut to promotion in the special department of Dragon Soul.
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