Chapter 237: The Second Generation Dragon Scale Team Leader?
before striding confidently down the mountain.At the same time, what Lin Xijue and Wang Zheng did not know was that on the other side of the slope by the hot spring, there was a black barrel of a sni...Chapter 237 The Second Generation Dragon Scale Captain
"Tianming, I want to know your thoughts. Speak up." Su Fuhua leaned back in the armchair, looking at these two outstanding grandsons with a heart filled with contentment.
"With formidable enemies nearby, Tianming will certainly strive. The issues that need addressing, I will take on myself; Grandpa can rest assured."
"Good! That's exactly what I want to hear!" Su Fuhua knew that on Su Tianming’s body was the iron-blooded quality of a soldier, which was also the trait he admired most about his second grandson.
"Do you know about Dragon Scales" Su Fuhua suddenly asked.
"Dragon Scales I know." Upon hearing this name, Su Tianming seemed to realize what the old man wanted him to do. His eyes brimmed with an uncontainable fervor.
For soldiers who knew about Dragon Scales, that mysterious and powerful unit was their lifelong dream and honor.
Su Tianming originally came from a regular military unit; although his physical fitness and combat skills were excellent and fully met the requirements to enter a general special forces unit, he still had quite a gap compared to the first generation of Dragon Scales.
"If you want to know about the first-generation Dragon Scale的事情，你可以一會讓天燃告訴你。”蘇複華看著蘇天明眼中的狂熱，有些欣慰地說道：“我現在要告訴你的第二代龍鱗。”
“第二代龍鱗特種部隊，仍然叫做龍鱗，但是其中卻冇有一個第一代龍鱗的成員，所有的特戰隊員都是重新選拔，得到了全國所有軍區的支援，因此裡麵的戰士也都是各大軍區的頂尖好手。完全可以這樣說，現在的龍鱗，是全新的龍鱗，也是華夏的最強戰力，就算和第一代龍鱗有差距，那麼差距也不會太大。”
“而且，這支戰鬥力完全忠於華夏，也忠於蘇家。”蘇複華並冇有把“蘇家”放在“華夏”的前麵：“不像第一代龍鱗，幾乎完全淪落成為王放鶴的私人武裝。”
“國器豈能私用！”蘇天明冷冷說道，語氣之中有著不小的不滿。
“是的，國器豈能私用。現在，我會把你放進第二代龍鱗裡麵。”
蘇複華簡單的一句話，讓蘇天明眼中的狂熱再盛幾分！
Translation with adjustments for fluency and correctness:
Chapter 237 The Second Generation Dragon Scale Captain
"Tianming, I want to know your thoughts. Speak up." Su Fuhua leaned back in the armchair, looking at these two outstanding grandsons with a heart filled with contentment.
"With formidable enemies nearby, Tianming will certainly strive. The issues that need addressing, I will take on myself; Grandpa can rest assured."
"Good! That's exactly what I want to hear!" Su Fuhua knew that in Su Tianming’s body was the iron-blooded quality of a soldier, which was also the trait he admired most about his second grandson.
"Do you know about Dragon Scales" Su Fuhua suddenly asked.
"Dragon Scales I know." Upon hearing this name, Su Tianming seemed to realize what the old man wanted him to do. His eyes brimmed with an uncontainable fervor.
For soldiers who knew about Dragon Scales, that mysterious and powerful unit was their lifelong dream and honor.
Su Tianming originally came from a regular military unit; although his physical fitness and combat skills were excellent and fully met the requirements to enter a general special forces unit, he still had quite a gap compared to the first generation of Dragon Scales.
"If you want to know about the first-generation Dragon Scale的事情，你可以一會讓天燃告訴你。”蘇複華看著蘇天明眼中的狂熱，有些欣慰地說道：“我現在要告訴你的第二代龍鱗。”
“第二代龍鱗特種部隊，仍然叫做龍鱗，但是其中卻冇有一個第一代龍鱗的成員，所有的特戰隊員都是重新選拔，得到了全國所有軍區的支援，因此裡麵的戰士也都是各大軍區的頂尖好手。完全可以這樣說，現在的龍鱗，是全新的龍鱗，也是華夏的最強戰力，就算和第一代龍鱗有差距，那麼差距也不會太大。”
“而且，這支戰鬥力完全忠於華夏，也忠於蘇家。”蘇複華並冇有把“蘇家”放在“華夏”的前麵：“不像第一代龍鱗，幾乎完全淪落成為王放鶴的私人武裝。”
“國器豈能私用！”蘇天明冷冷說道，語氣之中有著不小的不滿。
“是的，國器豈能私用。現在，我會把你放進第二代龍鱗裡麵。”
Su Fuhua's simple statement made the fervor in Su Tianming’s eyes flare up even more!
Note: The original Chinese text contains some awkward phrasing and repetition which I've adjusted for better readability, while preserving the core meaning.
"Bright, to be honest, I know that your abilities are not yet sufficient to become a qualified Dragon Scale special forces team member. But I will find someone to provide you with specialized training and hope that you can successfully become the new captain of the second generation of Dragon Scale."
"Dragon Scale Captain" Even Su Tianming, who has always been indifferent to fame and wealth, couldn't help but feel his blood boil at these four words!
Dragon Scale Captain!
To a soldier who reveres iron and blood, this is a term filled with unparalleled glory!
How many people, even after striving their whole lives, could not reach such heights! That is the number one special forces member of the People's Republic of China, an absolute military king.
A million rays of glorious light!
But Su Tianming was no fool; he quickly recovered from his brief moment of excitement: "Grandpa, if I rely on my own strength to become a Dragon Scale captain, how many years would that take I don’t think I currently have the capability to be a Dragon Scale captain."
"At least ten years," said Su Fuhua, giving an estimate.
"I understand. Even if I were to sit in the position of captain, I can't possibly win everyone's respect." Su Tianming continued: "So Grandpa, within the shortest possible time, I will become a truly qualified Dragon Scale captain."
"Good, good," said Su Fuhua, a glint flashing in his eye. "Currently, the situation in the capital city and across the whole of China is quite complicated. It's not possible for me to give you ten years to grow; that would be too long. You may be able to wait, but I might not."
Su Fuhua paused before extending one finger: "A year at most, a year. I want you to fully control this Dragon Scale unit within that time frame. As I said, this Dragon Scale unit is absolutely loyal to the Su family and has no objections regarding your identity. What you need to improve isn't prestige but the corresponding combat capabilities and command skills."
"Grandpa, please rest assured. Within a year, I will definitely be able to achieve it!" Su Tianming clenched his fist as he spoke.
His combat abilities were not poor in the first place; he trained diligently every day with very solid foundational skills. Although he was second son of the prestigious Su family, anyone who mentioned Su Tianming would raise their thumb in approval within his unit.
If Su Tianming used his tenacious character and robust foundation to undergo intense training for a year, it might truly be possible for him to reach the level of a Dragon Scale special forces member.
"Good, as expected of my grandson Su Fuhua."
Looking at the two outstanding grandsons before him, Su Fuhua’s eyes were filled with satisfaction: "I'm getting old and probably won't have many more years left, but with you around, the Su family will never fall."
"Grandpa, don’t talk like that," Su Tianran hurriedly said. "You’re in such good health now, your hearing is fine, your eyes are sharp, not a tooth has fallen out, please don't say something so inauspicious. Besides, the Su family is at its peak and will only grow stronger."
"Haha, I know my own body condition very well," said Su Fuhua as he waved his hand, "and I also know what state the Su family is in right now. What I want most now is to see my great-grandchildren."
At this moment, Su Fuhua was in a good mood and showed no signs of being affected by the diamond mine incident.
Hearing that, both Su Tianran and Su Tianming lowered their heads. Every time Grandpa pushed for them to get married, they didn't know what to say because neither of them had any right to speak on this matter.
Both of them were already at an age where it was appropriate to marry; Su Tianran was over thirty and still hadn’t taken a wife or fathered children. Su Tianming was in his late twenties, both reaching the marriageable age.
"Tianran, I think Song Haixing is quite good," said Su Fuhua with a smile. "Although she isn't as pretty as her sister Song Zini, I had someone check their horoscopes for me—Song Zini and you don’t match in terms of the zodiac signs. Song Haixing has strong luck to benefit her husband. Moreover, Old Song is an old friend of mine; our families have always gotten along well, so it’s natural that we should tie the knot." Su Fuhua said with a laugh, "You shouldn't blame your grandpa for being superstitious—people at this age put more faith in such things."
"Alright, whatever Grandpa decides," faced with his eighty-five-year-old grandfather, Su Tianran really didn’t want to refuse, and he lowered his head.
"Alright, I think May of this year will be a good time. Afterward, I'll talk it over with Old Song; there's less than half a year left, so we should start preparing immediately," said Su Fuhua happily.
Seeing his grandfather’s smile, Su Tianran sighed inwardly.
Might this be the greatest concern of scions from prominent families: they have no power to decide their own life events and cannot freely choose who will accompany them for a lifetime. Their marriages are always imbued with heavy political overtones and tied to family interests.
A marriage between the Su and Song clans, two powerful families uniting on one carriage, would lead to a series of chemical reactions among these already extremely strong families, propelling them back towards peak status. In this regard, Su Tianran had no room for resistance.
Of course, as the heir of the Su family, Su Tianran understood this early on; nothing was more important than family interests to him, even if it meant sacrificing his own marriage and lifelong happiness.
Song Haixing, despite sometimes being unlikable in character, is still a fairly attractive woman. To someone like Su Tianran who could care less about remaining single for life, this was completely acceptable.
Although he had once felt affection for Zhang Mingqi, what could that matter He had just learned that Zhang Mingqi's mother, Su Huixin, was actually his step-aunt. She had severed ties with her family after falling in love with Zhang Xiaoci. If Su Tianran were to start a relationship with Zhang Mingqi, it would be an incestuous affair that everyone who knew the truth would condemn and mock, resulting in nothing but trouble.
So let things remain as they are. Due to Wang Zheng's constant actions, unseen hurricanes had swept across Beijing and even all of China, causing the Su family to reach a historic low point. It was a period of decline that must be endured; otherwise, if Wang Zheng continued his momentum to expand his influence further, the future of the Su family would be unimaginable.
Su Tianran did not want to upset his grandfather at this crucial moment by causing trouble with his marriage. He knew better than anyone else that the diamond mine was once acquired forcefully through China’s diplomatic policies by the old man himself from South Africa, and it was one of the matters he took pride in. Even if other businesses were destroyed, Su Fuhua wouldn’t feel too distressed, but seeing his hard-won territory be demolished instantly would enrage him.
The Su family truly faced a stormy period.
At this moment, Chu Maotao entered the room. The old man's personal secretary looked rather gloomy, with dark clouds gathering on his fair face.
"Maotao, what's wrong" Upon seeing him, Su Fuhua said, "There are no outsiders here; speak freely."
"Grandpa, the elder Mr. Xu Shuliang was hospitalized after being attacked by Wang Zheng," Chu Maotao reported.
“What happened Did Wang Zheng go looking for trouble with Elder Xu again” A mysterious glimmer flickered in Su Tianran’s eyes: "What does he want"
"Tell me the whole story. Is it serious What exactly happened" Su Fuhua asked, knowing there was something fishy about this situation.
“Yesterday, the State Security Bureau's Eleventh Division issued an arrest warrant for Wang Zheng on charges of colluding with foreign anti-Chinese forces and took him back to their division,"
"Colluding with foreign anti-Chinese forces" Su Fuhua said with a hint of amusement: "Although I know he wouldn't do such a thing, it's an excellent excuse."
“The head of the State Security Bureau’s Eleventh Division, Tao Tangtian, is Xu Lao's nephew,” Su Tianran analyzed. “Perhaps Xu Lao couldn’t bear his humiliation from before and wanted to take revenge on Wang Zheng.”
"What was the outcome" Su Tianming asked, always concerned about Wang Zheng’s affairs.
“Wang Zheng managed almost single-handedly to bring down the State Security Bureau's Eleventh Division,” Chu Maotao said with a hint of helplessness in his voice. But nobody noticed that there were also flickers of brilliance in his eyes.longer afford to be careless, or he wouldn’t have enough people left. With his gun at the ready, he leaned against a large tree and signaled to his teammates with hand gestures, planning to direct the...