Brother, just how powerful is our family?

April 23, 4 p.m., the Bund in Shanghai.

On the top floor of the "Galaxy International" clubhouse, a 270-degree panoramic glass curtain wall offers a stunning view of the Huangpu River at night, with the Oriental Pearl Tower's lights casting a dazzling reflection on the water.

But the scene inside the clubhouse was even more dazzling than the night view outside the window.

This is a super private room covering more than 1,000 square meters, decorated with extreme luxury: imported Italian marble flooring, French crystal chandeliers, original abstract oil paintings hanging on the walls, and antique porcelain placed in the corners.

But what's most eye-catching is the huge circular sofa area in the center of the private room, where more than thirty young people are currently sitting.

They wore custom-made suits or trendy clothing, with Patek Philippe, Richard Mille, Audemars Piguet and other famous watches on their wrists, and their female companions were all outstanding in appearance and had extraordinary temperament.

The coffee table was laden with top-tier wines and spirits, including Ace of Spades Champagne, Louis XIII, and Romanée-Conti, while the air was filled with the rich aroma of cigars and the scent of fine perfumes.

All eyes were on Qin Yang, who sat in the main seat.

Tonight, Qin Yang wore Givenchy's latest black velvet suit with a white shirt underneath. He wasn't wearing a tie, and the collar was slightly open, exuding a lazy, noble air.

He leaned back on the sofa, holding a glass of whiskey in his left hand and casually resting his right hand on the back of the sofa, a faint smile playing on his lips.

After genetic optimization, he is 1.86 meters tall, and his muscular physique with fat covering his muscles fits his suit perfectly. He has a handsome and rugged face and bright, confident eyes.

It exudes a powerful aura naturally without requiring any action.

"Brother Yang, another drink?" A young man in an Armani suit eagerly handed over a bottle of liquor.

Qin Yang waved his hand: "That's about enough, I have things to do tomorrow."

"What's up tomorrow? Need any help from the brothers?"

Qin Yang smiled and said, "Tomorrow I'm going to the Shanghai branch of Huanyu Group to handle some preliminary work on immigration screening."

"Immigration screening?" Another young man wearing gold-rimmed glasses asked, his eyes lighting up. "Brother Yang, I heard that the Yanhuang Civilization is recruiting 100 million citizens, is that true?"

The topic immediately shifted to the issue that everyone was most concerned about.

Qin Yang put down his wine glass and looked around. Among the people present, some were wealthy second-generation locals from Shanghai, some had flown in specifically from Beijing, Guangzhou, or Shenzhen, and there were even two who had come all the way from Hong Kong.

Their family assets range from billions to hundreds of billions, making them among the top wealthy groups in the country.

But at this moment, the way they looked at Qin Yang was almost obsequious respect.

Because Qin Yang is not just Qin Yang; he is Qin Feng's younger brother, a family member of the future founder of the Yanhuang civilization, and a key figure who may hold the power to distribute the gene optimization fluid.

"It's true." Qin Yang nodded. "However, it's not a one-time recruitment of 100 million; it's being recruited in batches. The first batch plans to recruit 10 million."

"Ten million!" someone gasped. "This scale...is unprecedented!"

"Brother Yang, could you reveal the selection criteria?" a rich second-generation from Guangzhou asked tentatively. "My father is particularly concerned about this and made me make sure to find out the details."

Qin Yang glanced at him. He recognized the man; his surname was Zheng, and his family was in the real estate business, with assets of around 50 billion yuan. They were a top family in Guangzhou.

"The standards haven't been finalized yet, but we have a general direction," Qin Yang said carefully. "We mainly look at several aspects: professional skills, educational background, health status, moral character, and also... the degree of identification with the Yanhuang civilization."

"How is approval assessed?" asked another young man from Beijing. His surname was Li, and his family had a powerful background, involved in both politics and business.

"There will be a special interview and assessment," Qin Yang said. "I'm not too clear on the specifics; it's handled by my brother's team. But what I'm sure of is that money alone is useless; you need real skills and a genuine commitment to civilized values."

These words caused some people in the room to change their expressions slightly.

These people are not short of money, but when it comes to "real skills"... some have them, some don't.

"Brother Yang, that gene optimization fluid..." A timid voice rang out. It was a girl in her early twenties, the daughter of a local Shanghai tycoon, "I heard that citizens of the Yanhuang Civilization can get it for free, is that true?"

All eyes were on Qin Yang.

This is the most crucial issue tonight.

Qin Yang picked up his glass, took a slow sip, and said, "It's true. After becoming a full citizen, you can enjoy phased gene optimization. Once for newborns, once for school-aged children, and once for adults. Completely free."

The private room was silent for a few seconds, then a suppressed gasp rang out.

"Completely free..."

"Three optimizations..."

"Then wouldn't that mean... living for a very, very long time?"

A young man from Hong Kong Island excitedly asked, "Brother Yang, how much longer can the lifespan be extended after optimization? Can it cure congenital diseases?"

"I don't know the specific data; you'd have to ask the medical team," Qin Yang said. "But I do know that after optimization, physical fitness will be several times that of an average human, and most diseases will heal naturally. Lifespan... will at least double."

"Double!" someone exclaimed. "That's 150 or 160 years old?"

"It might be more than that." Qin Yang smiled slightly. "My brother said this is just a basic optimization. There will be more advanced versions in the future."

These words were like a bombshell, exploding in everyone's hearts.

To live to be 150 years old, or even longer, and to live that long in a healthy, strong, and youthful state.

What does this mean?

It means they have enough time to enjoy their wealth, it means their family can continue for longer, it means they can see a more distant future...

"Brother Yang!" Young Master Zheng suddenly stood up, walked to Qin Yang, and bowed deeply. "Our Zheng family is willing to immigrate to the Yanhuang Civilization! All assets can be transferred to the Civilization's name! We only ask that our entire family be granted citizenship!"

His action was like opening a floodgate.

"Our Li family is one of them!"

"Our Wang family is willing to contribute all our resources!"

"Brother Yang, our family has 30 billion in assets overseas, we can transfer all of that back!"

"We're willing to donate half of our fortune!"

The scene became chaotic. These usually aloof rich kids were now like middle-aged women scrambling for discounted goods at a market, vying to show their loyalty.

Qin Yang watched this scene with mixed feelings.

He knew why these people were in such a hurry: because they saw the future.

They saw a more advanced civilization, the opportunity to extend their lives, and the possibility of transcending social classes.

But he also knew that what his brother Qin Feng wanted to build was not a club where you could buy tickets with money, but a true civilization.

He raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.