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Chapter 359 The Storm Is Coming

As soon as she finished speaking, a burst of enthusiastic applause rang out on the training field. Clearly, Long Xiaoyun's words had deeply moved everyone present.

Once the training officially began, Su Chang didn't participate much. He stood aside, silently observing everyone's performance.

At the same time, he silently checked in with the system. As the system notification sounded, a wealth of military skills and command knowledge flooded Su Chang's mind. He felt his thinking become clearer, and he gained a deep understanding of tactical command, training for various operations including special operations, and all the details of combat.

"It seems this sign-in session was quite fruitful," Su Chang thought to himself.

He knew he was now fully capable of being the supreme commander of an army. However, he had no intention of personally instructing the troops. After all, he had more important matters to attend to.

"Xiaoyun, I'm leaving the training to you." Su Chang walked to Long Xiaoyun's side and said in a low voice, "I still have some things to take care of, and I must return to Shanghai as soon as possible."

Long Xiaoyun nodded, a hint of understanding in her eyes: "President Su, don't worry. I will do my best to train this team and ensure they can handle future missions."

Su Chang smiled slightly and patted Long Xiaoyun on the shoulder: "September 13th" "I believe in you."

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That evening, Su Chang flew back to Shanghai. He didn't go straight to the company, but instead went to the Dongshan Villa first. Inside, Jiang Lai, Guan Juer, and the other women had been waiting for a long time. Seeing Su Chang return, they all came to greet him.

"Su Chang, you're back!" Jiang Lai's face showed a hint of joy, but then a hint of worry appeared: "Where are Xiao Di and Tian Qi? Why didn't they come back with you?"

Su Chang smiled and reassured them, "I sent them to handle a very important matter. They won't be back until they've finished."

Jiang Lai nodded, but there was still a trace of unease in her eyes: "But we are always worried about you having no one to protect you."

Su Chang waved his hand and laughed, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. Don't you trust my abilities? Besides, this is in China, there's not much danger here."

At this moment, Ma Li stepped forward and said softly, "Boss, how about I stay by your side? That way everyone will feel more at ease."

Su Chang glanced at Ma Li, pondered for a moment, and then nodded: "Alright, then I'll trouble you."

The next morning, after enjoying a rare moment of tranquility, Su Chang left the villa and went directly to Junyue Mansion. Although Zheng Fangxiu stayed in Kyoto, the nine sisters, including Zheng Fangse and Zheng Fangyan, remained in Shanghai to handle the daily affairs of the Longteng Group.

When Su Chang entered the large apartment, Zheng Fangse and Zheng Fangyan were busy processing documents.

Upon seeing Su Chang enter, they immediately stood up and respectfully said, "Young Master, you've arrived."

Su Chang nodded, gesturing for them to sit down: "Second sister, third sister, you two put aside the group's affairs for now and contact eldest sister to come and help me handle the island's matters. The rest of you continue to manage the group's affairs."

Zheng Fangse and Zheng Fangyan exchanged a glance, then Zheng Fangse asked, "Young Master, how is the situation on the island progressing? Is there anything we can do?"

Su Chang pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "The island home project has reached a critical stage, and we must speed things up. You need to assist my eldest sister with some high-level affairs and the island's logistical matters to ensure the project can proceed smoothly."

Zheng Fangyan nodded, her tone firm: "Young Master, rest assured. We will do our best to assist you and ensure the plan is completed smoothly."

Su Chang smiled slightly, a hint of approval in her eyes: "Okay, I believe in you."

Over the next few days, Su Chang devoted himself entirely to the island home project. He frequently discussed the details of the plan with Zheng Fangse, Zheng Fangyan, and Zheng Fangxiu, who was far away in Kyoto. Meanwhile, Ma Li stayed by his side at all times to ensure his safety.

One evening, Su Chang sat on the sofa in his office, rubbing his temples wearily.

Ma Li walked over with a cup of hot tea and said softly, "President Su, please take a rest. You've been working too hard these past few days."

Su Chang took the teacup and smiled slightly: "Thank you. However, time waits for no one, and I must deal with these matters as soon as possible."

Ma Li sat beside him, her eyes filled with concern: "President Su, why are you working so hard? Actually, some things can be delegated to others."

Su Chang shook her head, her tone firm: "The Island Home Project is extremely important to me. It not only concerns my future, but also the fate of all my women. I cannot be negligent in the slightest, nor will I hand it over to others."

Ma Li was silent for a moment, then said softly, "President Su, I understand. Whatever decision you make, I will support you."

Su Chang glanced at Ma Li, her eyes filled with gratitude: "Thank you, Ma Li."

In the stillness of the night, Su Chang stood by the window of his spacious apartment, gazing at the distant, brightly lit city. He knew the road ahead would still be full of challenges, but he was prepared. No matter what difficulties he encountered, he would persevere.

"The Island Home Project will definitely succeed," Su Chang murmured to himself, his eyes shining with determination.

Suddenly, the Baboon Kingdom dispatched an armed force of 200 people to silently land on a small island in the South China Sea and take control of the people on it. This island was the one that Su Chang had bought.

A Longteng Group employee who escaped the ordeal by going to the restroom immediately informed Su Chang of the news. Upon learning this, Su Chang was furious.

He immediately dialed Zheng Fangxiu's number, his voice filled with barely suppressed anger: "Sister, the Baboon Kingdom has sent 200 people to the island. Pass the message to the higher-ups right away and see how they react!"

Zheng Fangxiu sensed Su Chang's anger and immediately replied, "Understood, young master, I will contact the higher-ups right away."

After hanging up the phone, Su Chang took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He knew this wasn't the time to lose his temper; he had to deal with the situation quickly. He immediately dialed the numbers for Xiong Kuohai and Liang Dawei.

"Kuohai, Dawei, how's your weapon preparation going?" Su Chang asked directly.

Xiong Kuohai's voice came from the other end of the phone: "President Su, the weapons can be transported to the island at any time, but personnel training will take time. It will take at least half a month to truly form combat capability."

Liang Dawei chimed in, "Yes, President Su, we're short-handed right now, and the training isn't keeping up. Going to the island rashly might be risky."

Su Chang frowned, silently calculating in his mind. He knew that Xiong Kuohai and Liang Dawei were telling the truth, but he couldn't wait that long. The actions of the Baboon Kingdom were imminent, and he had to react as soon as possible.

"Alright, get the weapons ready, and continue training... I won't let them go to their deaths before they've developed combat capability," Su Chang decisively gave the order.

After hanging up the phone, Su Chang thought for a moment and then dialed Long Xiaoyun's number again.

"Xiaoyun, you know about the situation on the island, right?" Su Chang asked bluntly.

Long Xiaoyun's voice was calm and firm: "I just received news that the Baboon Kingdom has sent 200 people to the island. For now, only our instructor team can go into battle; the others will need at least another month of training before they can go to the battlefield."

Su Chang pondered for a moment and asked, "If you were to go into battle, how confident would you be?"

Long Xiaoyun did not answer immediately, but said, "I need to obtain specific intelligence before I can make a judgment. What is the level of the Baboon Kingdom's armed forces? What is their equipment like? What is the terrain like on the island? These are all things that need to be clearly understood."

Su Chang nodded: "Okay, I'll send you the information right away."

He immediately instructed Zheng Fangyan to send the detailed information on the Baboon Nation's armed forces, which she had just obtained through hacking techniques, to Long Xiaoyun. A few minutes later, Long Xiaoyun received the information and quickly analyzed it.

“President Su, according to the data, the armed forces of the Baboon Kingdom are well-equipped, but their tactical skills are not high. The terrain on the island is complex and suitable for guerrilla warfare. If our training team goes into battle, as long as we have sufficient weapons, we are 80% confident that we can repel them and rescue the trapped personnel,” Long Xiaoyun calmly analyzed.

Upon hearing this number, Su Chang breathed a slight sigh of relief. An 80% chance of success was enough for him to make up his mind.

"Okay, Xiaoyun, wait for me at the training base, I'll be right there." Su Chang said and hung up the phone.

He turned to Ma Li beside him and said, "Ma Li, you stay in Shanghai and continue to assist Second Sister and Third Sister."

Ma Li shook her head and said firmly, "Boss, I want to go with you. I'll be wherever you are."

Looking into Ma Li's determined eyes, Su Chang knew she wouldn't change her mind easily. He sighed and nodded, "Alright, then you'll come with me."

The two quickly packed their luggage and boarded a private plane to the Blazing 3.9 Shield training base in Baibai Province. On the plane, Su Chang received feedback from Zheng Fangxiu.

"Young Master, the higher-ups are reacting coldly; they seem unwilling to take action." Zheng Fangxiu's voice carried a hint of helplessness.

Su Chang sneered: "Just as I thought. They wanted to see my strength, didn't they?"

Zheng Fangxiu was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Young Master, this operation is very risky. You must be careful and it's best not to take action yourself."

Su Chang nodded: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

After hanging up the phone, Su Chang leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to rest. He knew that this operation depended entirely on himself. The probing from higher-ups displeased him, but it also fueled his fighting spirit. He wanted everyone to see that he, Su Chang, was not someone to be trifled with.

A few hours later, the plane landed at the Fiery Shield training base in Baibai Province. As soon as Su Chang and Ma Li got off the plane, Long Xiaoyun came to greet them.

"President Su, you've arrived." Long Xiaoyun greeted him simply.

Su Chang nodded: "Xiao Yun, immediately organize a meeting for all the instructors. We need to develop a detailed battle plan."

Long Xiaoyun immediately sprang into action, and a few minutes later, all the instructors had gathered in the conference room. Su Chang stood before the conference table, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.

Chapter 360 Evacuation from the Island

"Gentlemen, the Baboon Nation has sent 200 people to the island. This is a blatant provocation against us. The higher-ups don't intend to intervene, so this operation depends on us alone. We must formulate a detailed battle plan as soon as possible to repel the Baboon Nation's armed forces." Su Chang's voice was firm and powerful.

The instructors nodded in agreement, indicating their willingness to follow orders. Long Xiaoyun stood up and began to explain in detail the situation of the Baboon Kingdom's armed forces and the island's terrain.

“According to our intelligence, the Baboon Nation’s armed forces are well-equipped, but their tactical skills are lacking. The island’s complex terrain is suitable for guerrilla warfare. We can take advantage of the terrain and adopt a dispersed combat approach to break through their defenses one by one,” Long Xiaoyun said, pointing to several key points on the map.

Su Chang nodded: "Okay, let's proceed with this plan. Xiao Yun, you'll be in charge of the instructor team, I'll act alone."

"What? President Su, you're going too?" Long Xiaoyun and the others were all surprised. They couldn't find Su Chang, but he was going too.

Su Chang didn't have time to explain anything to Long Xiaoyun and the others. He simply nodded calmly and said, "I know what I'm doing. You don't need to worry about me. Just make sure you're safe."

"This..." Seeing Su Chang's unquestionable gaze, Long Xiaoyun finally nodded and agreed, "Alright then."

After the meeting, Long Xiaoyun led the instructor team ahead to the island for reconnaissance. Ma Li originally planned to continue to follow and protect Su Chang, but Su Chang knocked her down and left her to Guan Xiaodi and Cui Tianqi to train with her. He then left the training base alone.

A few hours later, Long Xiaoyun sent back the latest intelligence: "President Su, the armed forces of the Baboon Kingdom have occupied several key positions on the island, but they have not detected our movements. We can launch a surprise attack under the cover of night."

22 Su Chang checked the time; it was already 10 PM. He decisively issued the order: "Alright, everyone prepare to move out. Launch the raid at 2 AM."

Time ticked by, and at two in the morning, Su Chang led his team of instructors to quietly land on the island. In the darkness, their movements were swift and stealthy, like ghosts.

"Action!" Su Chang ordered in a low voice.

The instructors quickly dispersed and, following the pre-arranged plan, pounced on the baboon kingdom's defenses like a pack of cheetahs. The baboon kingdom's armed forces were clearly unprepared for the surprise attack and were thrown into chaos.

Su Chang charged into the enemy ranks like a bolt of lightning. He was agile and swift, each punch carrying the force of a thunderbolt. His eyes burned with fury, as if he wanted to devour his enemies.

Hearing a slight noise, a soldier from the baboon kingdom was about to lunge at Su Chang with his machete when Su Chang dodged to the side, grabbed the soldier's wrist, and twisted it forcefully. With a "crack," the soldier's wrist snapped. Su Chang then kicked the soldier away.

Another enemy attacked from behind, but Su Chang seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. He turned around suddenly and delivered a heavy punch to the enemy's face. The enemy immediately bled from his mouth and nose and collapsed to the ground.

Su Chang charged left and right through the enemy ranks as if they were nothing. Every attack he made was precise and deadly, leaving the enemy with no chance to fight back. His figure was like a ghost, moving through the night and instilling endless fear in his enemies.

The battle lasted for two full hours. In the end, the armed forces of the Baboon Kingdom were completely defeated, and the remaining dozens of people fled in panic.

Standing at the highest point on the island, Su Chang looked down at the land that had just experienced a fierce battle, his heart filled with the joy of victory.

"President Su, we succeeded!" Tian Guo ran excitedly to Su Chang's side, her face beaming with smiles.

Su Chang nodded, her gaze firm: "This is just the beginning. We need to let everyone know that we are not to be trifled with."

Long Xiaoyun walked over and calmly said, "President Su, although we repelled the Baboon Kingdom's operation and rescued their staff, they will not give up easily. We must prepare for a long-term battle."

Su Chang took a deep breath and nodded: "You're right, we can't let our guard down. Xiao Yun, you continue to lead the instructor team to protect the staff as they temporarily return to China, and then go back to the base for training."

Long Xiaoyun immediately replied, "Understood!"

Long Xiaoyun had seen Su Chang's battle scene very clearly. She knew all too well how terrifying Su Chang's strength was, so she didn't ask Su Chang what he planned to do next.

Su Chang stood on the edge of the island, gazing at the distant horizon, his heart filled with fighting spirit. He knew the road ahead was long, but he was prepared. No matter what challenges he faced, he would not back down.

"Baboon Kingdom, now that it's begun, prepare to face my wrath," Su Chang muttered to himself, a cold glint in his eyes.

The storm has arrived, and Su Chang is already standing at its eye.

The sea breeze howled, carrying a salty, astringent scent. Su Chang stood on the beach, his gaze sharp, watching the cruise ship gradually approaching in the distance.