The Final, Elegant Ruin
Two days after the definitive neutralization of the Bronze Tiger Syndicate, the dust had settled into a state of elegant ruin for the opposition. The Syndicate was not merely defeated; they were structurally dissolved.
Financially: The Dragon Capital Group's lawsuits and short-selling wiped out every remaining asset.
Socially:Li Tianyu's media leak ensured their reputation was permanently toxic.
Physically: Their main enforcers were detained, and their operations were dismantled by New Dawn Security.
Li Tianyi, reviewing the final reports from Su Qingyao, confirmed the state of absolute tranquility.
"The Syndicate's financial and social existence has been terminated," Li Tianyi concluded, marking the file closed. "Such a decisive victory required minimal effort. An excellent return on investment."
He was enjoying breakfast when his brother arrived, wearing a uniform that instantly signaled the true extent of the Li Dynasty's influence.
Li Tianfeng: The Youngest General 🎖️
Li Tianfeng entered the penthouse, not as the head of corporate security, but as a commanding figure in the national government—he was the Youngest General in the history of the country's armed forces, a testament to the family's control over both the private and public sectors.
"Tianyi," the General greeted him, his demeanor entirely professional. "The government has designated the remnants of the Bronze Tiger Syndicate as a Tier-2 national security threat, effective immediately. This allows my General Staff to permanently seize all their infrastructure assets without legal appeal."
Li Tianyi nodded, appreciative of the efficient elimination of bureaucratic hurdles. "Your intervention ensures the cleanup process remains tidy, Tianfeng. Messy bankruptcy trials are dreadfully inefficient."
"The mess is precisely what concerns me," Tianfeng replied, adjusting the immaculate general's insignia on his uniform. "Your high public profile—the sports, the luxury acquisitions—is a magnet. It forces the military to expend resources on your personal security, which is a flaw in the national security budget. I tolerate it only because your strategic financial moves fund a substantial portion of the military's modernization programs."
"My contributions to the budget are a political necessity, Brother," Li Tianyi countered easily. "My lifestyle merely provides the elegant justification."
Tianfeng simply handed him a military-grade tracking device. "Carry this. If anything exceeds the capability of your Shadow Contingent, the entire Third Armored Division—which reports directly to me—will be mobilized. Do not confuse your private ease with public immunity."
Li Tianyu: The Youngest Doctor and The Price of Care 🩺
No sooner had the General departed than Li Tianyi received a video call from his twin sister, Li Tianyu. She appeared in a pristine white lab coat, standing in front of a stunning, futuristic medical facility.
"Brother, your recent escapades have been a tactical success for media and finance," Tianyu stated, her sharp eyes assessing his health remotely. "But I must remind you of the third pillar of our family's power."
Li Tianyu was not just the head of media strategy; she was the Youngest Doctor in the Covenant, the brilliant medical mind who had built the Imperial Apex Hospital—a colossal, state-of-the-art facility that boasted the best technology and specialists in the world, and whose services were available only to individuals with a net worth exceeding ten billion USD.
"The Syndicate's leader, now in custody, suffered a minor internal injury during the New Dawn's suppression," Tianyu continued. "He is attempting to leverage his medical status to stall the legal proceedings."
"Inefficient stalling," Li Tianyi commented, sipping his tea.
"Exactly. I have denied him entry to the Imperial Apex," Tianyu confirmed with surgical precision. "His only medical recourse is a low-grade public hospital, where the quality of care will be fittingly chaotic and slow. This will eliminate his ability to delay the legal proceedings."
She then smiled—a cool, detached expression. "I called to remind you: my hospital maintains the perfection of the Dynasty's biological assets. Your health is the most valuable asset. If you sustain any injury from your 'low-effort' activities, you must immediately come to me. Imperial Apex ensures that only the richest and most powerful can afford to maintain perfection. This is the ultimate form of exclusivity and control."
Li Tianyi ended the call, perfectly content. His life of effortless enjoyment was secured by absolute financial control, overwhelming military protection, and exclusive, unattainable medical perfection. The Li Dynasty operated flawlessly across all three planes of power.