Brother, just how powerful is our family?

"Holy crap! Is President Qin planning to become the world's captain?"

"500 million square kilometers? Half of China? That's an incredibly audacious claim!"

"Although it seems unlikely, what if it actually happens?"

"Anyway, land reclamation in international waters is not illegal. President Qin has money and technology, so let's give it a try."

"Support! Why can Europe and America colonize the world, but we, the descendants of Yan and Huang, can't have our own new continent?"

"Wake up, upstairs! President Qin wants to build a civilization, not colonize..."

"I'm signing up! I want to immigrate! Is Mr. Qin still hiring?"

"Count me in! Buying a house in China is a struggle, we might as well go to the Yanhuang Continent and get a villa!"

Of course, there were dissenting voices, but they were quickly drowned out by the wave of supporters.

Most people in China have a "the more the merrier" mentality – after all, Qin Feng's actions are always unpredictable, but he always manages to succeed.

Even if we fail this time, there's no real loss; we can just treat it as watching a sci-fi blockbuster.

The international community's response was far more complex.

The headlines of mainstream European and American media were all sarcastic:

The Pacific Utopian Dream of a Tycoon in China

Qin Feng: From Entrepreneur to Visionary

500 million square kilometers? Science or science fiction?

A geologist invited by CNN scoffed on the show: "Creating 500 million square kilometers of land in the middle of the Pacific? The amount of earth and rock that would require moving would be far more than leveling the entire Himalayas and throwing it into the sea. Not to mention that it's technically impossible, even if it were possible, the resulting sea-level changes, ocean current alterations, and climate disasters would be global."

A BBC commentator went even further: "Mr. Qin Feng has clearly been blinded by his success. Possessing advanced technology and wealth does not mean one can do whatever one wants. The international community will not recognize such a 'man-made state,' and the United Nations will not grant a seat to a mound of earth piled up on the high seas."

However, the official responses from governments around the world were surprisingly restrained.

When asked about the matter at a press conference, the Black House spokesperson gave a vague answer: "We have taken note of the reports. The United States has consistently advocated for upholding the international law of the sea, and all activities of any country or individual on the high seas should comply with international law and environmental protection principles."

When pressed on whether the United States would recognize the Yanhuang civilization, the spokesperson dodged the question, saying, "That's a hypothetical question. Let's wait until Mr. Qin Feng actually creates land before we talk about it."

Corey's response was more brief: "Polar bears are watching the situation closely."

Most European countries remained silent, except for the French foreign minister, who privately told his colleagues, "Let that Chinese mess around. He'll wake up when he's spent all his money and realized it's a bottomless pit."

The most embarrassed party is the United Nations. The Secretary-General's office received countless inquiries from the media, but could only reply: "The United Nations has not received any formal application or notification. We will closely monitor the situation."

Everyone regarded Qin Feng's plan as a rich man's crazy fantasy, an impossible science fiction story.

Except for one person—US National Security Advisor Thomson.

In the Black House Situation Room, Thomson stared at the Pacific map on the screen, his brow furrowed.

"Do you really think Qin Feng is joking?" he asked the think tank experts in the conference room.

A former admiral shrugged: "What else? Thomson, do you know what 500 million square kilometers means? That's nine times the size of France! Create it out of thin air in the middle of the Pacific? That's a hundred times harder than landing on the moon!"

"But Qin Feng has already accomplished many 'impossibilities'," Thomson said, banging on the table. "Carbon-based chips, materials technology, stealth technology... each one surpasses our technological level. What if he really has the technology to reclaim land from the sea?"

"That means he has mastered the ability to manipulate energy and matter in ways we cannot comprehend," a physicist said gravely. "But even so, such a project would trigger a global environmental catastrophe. He couldn't possibly be unaware of the consequences."

Thomson paused for a moment, then suddenly said, "Contact the Japanese. Have them issue a statement expressing 'concern' about Qin Feng's plan."

"Japan?" the Defense Minister asked, puzzled. "Why Japan?"

"Because Japan is an island nation, it's most sensitive to the marine environment," Thomson sneered. "Besides, we need someone to test just how intense Qin Feng's reaction really is."

The order was relayed.

Japanese chicken, Prime Minister's official residence.

Prime Minister Ichiro Yamada turned pale after receiving the call from Walton.

"Mr. Thomson, this...this isn't quite appropriate, is it?" he said into the phone. "You know Qin Feng's temper, about that incident in northern Myanmar..."

"That's precisely why we need to test them," Thomson said coldly. "Prime Minister Yamada, don't forget who's protecting Japan. If they don't even dare to issue a statement, we need to reassess the value of the Japan-Japan alliance."

After hanging up the phone, Yamada Ichiro slumped into his chair.

The Chief Cabinet Secretary asked cautiously, "Prime Minister, are we... really going to issue a statement?"

"Send it," Yamada gritted his teeth. "But not too forcefully. Just express your concern for the marine environment, use gentle, humble language. Understand?"

"clear."

An hour later, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement:

"The Japanese government has taken note of Mr. Qin Feng's plan to construct land in the Pacific Ocean. As a Pacific island nation, Japan is highly concerned about marine environmental protection. We look forward to Mr. Qin Feng releasing a detailed environmental impact assessment report and are willing to conduct technical consultations on related issues. Japan has consistently advocated the peaceful use of marine resources and hopes that all parties will cooperate within the framework of international law."

The statement was written cautiously, almost pleadingly—we are not against it, we are just worried about the environment, we would like to see the report, and we are open to discussion.

But this is exactly what Qin Feng was waiting for.

The announcement was made at 2 PM, three minutes after the statement was released.

Huanyu Group's official website and Qin Yao's Douyin account simultaneously released a new statement, which consisted of only three lines:

"The inappropriate remarks made by the Japanese government have seriously damaged the reputation of the Universal Group and undermined peace and stability in the Pacific region."

"The government issued a public apology and withdrew its statement within half an hour of banning Japanese chicken."

"Failure to comply by the deadline will result in consequences borne by the individual."

The severity of the wording and the forcefulness of the tone sent a chill down the spines of the entire world.

This is no longer a commercial dispute; this is an ultimatum.

The Japanese chickens panicked.

Ichiro Yamada immediately convened an emergency cabinet meeting: "Quickly! Draft an apology statement! Quickly!"

"Prime Minister, isn't it too much to apologize within half an hour?" the Defense Minister hesitated.

"Have you forgotten what happened to Xiao Ba in northern Myanmar?!" Yamada roared. "Have you forgotten how the US aircraft carrier withdrew?! Qin Feng isn't a country; he doesn't follow diplomatic rules! He really dares to take action!"

The cabinet members looked at each other, and finally agreed to apologize.