111: Attending a cocktail party

Everyone was stunned by Arnold's grand gesture.

This was Julius Caesar's armor; these items were worth at least ten million.

Putting aside the money, Julius Caesar's armor would also bring a great deal of honor and fame.

How could Arnold bear to part with it?

However, since Arnold had said it in such a setting, he would definitely keep his word.

Everyone turned to look at Qin Yun.

They wanted to see the reaction of the greatest contributor and direct beneficiary.

They thought Qin Yun would be ecstatic.

To their surprise, Qin Yun only had a slight smile on his face.

Everyone was shocked.

As expected of the Qin Yun who had secured the best storage unit at the auction.

This calm and composed mindset was something many people could not learn in a lifetime.

Both Arnold and Qin Yun were extraordinary.

They were far superior to Ronald.

Looking at it this way, it was a good thing that the position of company general manager had fallen to Arnold.

Qin Yun was actually very shocked inside; he just didn't show it.

This was a treasure worth over ten million; it would be a lie to say he wasn't tempted.

Furthermore, it was Julius Caesar's armor; unlike antiques from Xia Country, he felt no pressure selling it.

As long as he accepted this generous gift, he would be a multimillionaire.

Ronald saw his rival basking in glory on the stage.

Sitting below the stage, he felt exceptionally miserable and uncomfortable all over.

How could he have lost to a greenhorn like Qin Yun?

If Qin Yun hadn't recognized the armor as Julius Caesar's, the victory would have been his.

He stared at Qin Yun with a venomous gaze for a while.

Hearing the discussions around him, he didn't have the face to stay any longer.

Taking advantage of everyone's attention being on Arnold on the stage.

Like a stray dog, he slunk away from the back.

Arnold noticed Ronald's departure.

He didn't say anything.

He was just a defeated opponent; if he caused trouble again, Arnold, as his superior, had plenty of ways to deal with him.

After finishing his speech, Arnold returned to his seat and looked at Qin Yun with a sincere expression.

"I announced it on stage to give you a surprise. I hope you won't take offense. This storage unit is a token of my appreciation; please accept it with peace of mind."

Arnold was very fortunate to have met Qin Yun not long before the auction started.

Otherwise, the outcome of this competition would have been very bleak.

Thinking of the surprise Qin Yun had brought him, he felt very grateful.

"This is far too valuable. I don't deserve such a gift."

Qin Yun had already made up his mind; the gift was too precious and difficult to accept, so he waved his hand in refusal.

"It's nothing, just worldly possessions. My attaining the general manager position is the result of your help."

"To me, the position of general manager is far more important than Caesar's armor. Besides, I've already announced it publicly on stage. If you don't agree, I'll look like a hypocrite who doesn't keep his promises in the eyes of others."

"Furthermore, although this armor is precious, it's far inferior to what Julius Caesar actually wore. Not only will it bring you a lot of trouble, but it's also somewhat difficult to sell at a high price. You must be careful."

Arnold pretended to be displeased as he urged him.

Seeing Qin Yun hesitate to accept, he was actually very pleased in his heart.

As expected of a friend he had taken an interest in; his character and ability were beyond reproach.

Seeing Arnold put it that way, Qin Yun had no choice but to nod and agree.

"Alright then. If you have any requests in the future, I will definitely do my best!"

Qin Yun gave his promise with a firm expression.

Arnold had only met him three or four times, yet he trusted him so much and gave him many gifts.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't moved.

Qin Yun decided in his heart that he would definitely repay Arnold's kindness in the future.

With his Profound Vision Treasure Eye, he would surely be able to help.

"Then I'll thank you in advance for your kindness. There's still a lot to do at the company, so I'll take my leave first. You two stay safe."

Arnold reminded Qin Yun with a smile.

Having said that, he left directly without waiting for the auction to end.

Sitting in his seat, Qin Yun sighed.

The gift was simply too valuable; he had an uneasy feeling.

Seeing that Qin Yun was unhappy, Julia asked with some confusion, "Qin, why are you sighing?"

"This is Julius Caesar's armor, a treasure everyone wants to get their hands on."

In Julia's view, since Qin Yun found the armor, it made sense for it to end up in his hands.

Wasn't this good news? Everyone was envious; why was the person involved unhappy?

"This treasure is far too valuable. It's a massive debt of gratitude; when will I ever be able to repay it?"

"Besides, there are only two of us carrying such a heavy treasure. It's like a child carrying gold in a crowded market; it's bound to cause trouble."

Qin Yun explained with a frown.

A big shot's gift isn't so easy to accept.

What if Arnold came to him for help?

Any trouble Arnold couldn't solve himself would definitely be a huge problem.

Would he help him then or not?

As for safety, Qin Yun wasn't particularly worried.

New York was a metropolis; generally, violent incidents didn't happen often.

Although the journey was long, he could call that tough guy, Dewey.

"True, there are far too many people who would take risks when they see a treasure."

Julia nodded, fully agreeing with Qin Yun's words.

"I declare this auction officially over. Thank you all for coming. I hope to see all of you here again next year."

"Many interesting and incredible things happened at this auction, especially Qin Yun unexpectedly obtaining Julius Caesar's armor."

"To celebrate this grand event, the company will Host a cocktail party here tonight. There will be fine wine, delicious food, and beautiful music. We hope everyone will grace us with your presence."

...The two Hosts took turns speaking, announcing the end of the auction.

Before Qin Yun could stand up, a white-collar worker in a black suit walked over to his table.

"I'm with Arnold. He asked me to tell you that the treasures you've won can be placed in the company's safe for now, and you can retrieve them when you leave New York."

After saying this, the worker left in a hurry; it seemed there were many things to attend to.

Qin Yun was very satisfied with Arnold's thorough consideration.

After everything that had happened, he really didn't feel comfortable keeping the heavy treasures with him.

To avoid being disturbed by everyone, Qin Yun and Julia found a nearby hotel to stay in temporarily.

Since he was essentially the protagonist of the auction, it wouldn't be right for him not to attend the cocktail party that evening.

Besides, Arnold had already become the company's general manager; even if he hadn't received the treasures from the fifth storage unit, he had to go and show his support for his friend.

At 6:30 PM.

Qin Yun and Julia arrived at Yankee Stadium.

They found that it had been transformed.

A magnificent stage had been set up in the center, just like a star's concert.

On it, two men in their fifties were singing folk songs.

Below the stage were about a hundred tables, quite a few more than during the auction.

As soon as Qin Yun entered the party, he attracted everyone's attention.

They stood up and raised their glasses to greet Qin Yun.

In everyone's minds, Qin Yun was the undisputed superstar of the day.

Almost everyone was familiar with the details of how he bought the last storage unit.

Thinking about the fact that Qin Yun had Julius Caesar's armor in his possession.

Many of them were Tycoons and were very willing to befriend a legendary Treasure Hunter like Qin Yun.

As Qin Yun smiled and greeted everyone, his eyes swept over Ronald and Walter, who were also there.

He was momentarily stunned.

How did these two have the face to attend the victory celebration?

Could they be plotting something?