Inside the hotel, the two sat facing each other.

De Gaulle handed over the prepared transfer document. As long as Qi Yun signed it, the Vanguard Tech controlling 8% of ASML shares would be his.

Qi Yun briefly flipped through it and then put down the document, "Do you have any other requests?"

De Gaulle shook his head, picked up the whiskey beside him and poured a glass, then replied, "We've already reached an agreement before. You help me find the Land of Eternal Life, and regarding the secret about my cousin, let me successfully take the position of Family Head."

"So you don't need to pay any extra price; this is what you deserve."

It must be said, this guy indeed has a sense of style.

Even after last time's unpleasant experience, he still can fulfill his promises without taking the opportunity to propose any additional conditions.

"In that case, I won't stand on ceremony." Qi Yun solemnly put away the document, thereby adding another important piece to his business empire.

"Happy cooperation."

De Gaulle handed over the glass, and after they clinked glasses, they drank it down in one go.

After putting down the glass, De Gaulle continued, "Actually, there is another matter I want to discuss with you during this trip to New York."

Qi Yun glanced at him and pondered, "Is it about Kunlun?"

De Gaulle's expression froze for a moment, then turned into a wry smile, nodding, "As expected, I couldn't hide it from you, Qi."

"Some of the elders in the clan still haven't given up on that place, believing that hidden secrets must exist in that space, and they want to send people in again to explore."

Qi Yun decisively shook his head and refused, "There's nothing to discuss in this matter; I'm not interested in it anymore and won't be going again."

De Gaulle seemed to have anticipated his reaction, showing little disappointment, only sighing, "I understand your stance, Qi. In fact, I personally also tend to view that place more cautiously."

He paused, his tone becoming somewhat helpless, "But the problem is, the Gwen Clan is not a monolithic block internally."

"Led by my uncle, Alfred, that faction's obsession with the secret of eternal life is almost borderline crazy. Although I have taken the position of Family Head, I can't completely suppress them in the short term."

Qi Yun looked indifferent, "If they are interested, let them go themselves; I won't hinder them."

De Gaulle gazed deeply at him and said leisurely, "But you have mobilized a BD team to station there, haven't you? With them guarding it, no one can pass through unless they have your permission."

"Haha, De Gaulle, you're giving me too much credit. I'm just an ordinary person; how could I possibly command BD?" Such things Qi Yun naturally wouldn't admit, even if everyone knows it inside their hearts.

De Gaulle heard this, furrowing his brows tightly. He knew very well that Qi Yun's capabilities were far from appearing simple, but he didn't continue probing further.

"Honestly speaking, I'm just a middleman's role in this matter. If you have any conditions, feel free to express them."

Qi Yun listened, smiled, but didn't answer directly, instead asked back, "I'll ask you a question. If someone constantly thinks about excavating the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and takes away anything valuable they find, how would you feel?"

De Gaulle's facial muscles visibly twitched, a trace of anger flashed in his eyes but was quickly suppressed by him.

He took a deep breath, trying hard to remain calm, "Qi, your metaphor... isn't appropriate. Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is the cultural heritage of France and all mankind, strictly protected by laws and international conventions; whereas Kunlun..."

"Kunlun is Huaxia's territory!"

Qi Yun interrupted him, the smile on his face faded, his gaze sharp, "You know very well their purpose is different from ours. They are not exploring any secrets but plundering! Plundering anything valuable from that place!"

De Gaulle pursed his lips, left speechless.

He understood that what Qi Yun said was the truth. Those from Alfred's faction just want to occupy everything in that mysterious space to compensate for the family's centuries-long investments.

"De Gaulle, Huaxia is no longer the Huaxia of over a hundred years ago; everything on this land, even a blade of grass, belongs to this nation."

"Anyone with the intent to plunder and destroy will no longer have the chance to set foot on that land."

"If your family, especially your uncle, still doesn't understand this principle, let him come try it; I can assure you, he will remain there forever."

Qi Yun's voice was very calm, but the warning in his words was unmistakably clear.

De Gaulle felt his throat dry.

For the first time, he so clearly felt the pressure from Qi Yun, and he had no doubt that if Alfred really acted rashly again, Qi Yun would react more fiercely than last time.

"I... understand." De Gaulle finally slowly uttered, tone complex, "From now on, this matter is unrelated to me."

He realized that, concerning the Kunlun matter, Qi Yun's bottom line was very clear, and continuing to tangle was meaningless.

Qi Yun nodded, his expression relaxing, "I've prepared a surprise for you from Hollywood, hope you have a wonderful night."

...

After leaving the hotel, Qi Yun hurried back to meet Fu Wentao.

"These are the share transfer documents concerning Vanguard Tech, which I haven't signed yet."

Qi Yun placed the document on the desk, "Everything is already arranged over there, just send someone to handle the registration process."