Trillionaire's Slice of Life

The Rothschild family, one of the most ancient and elite families in the world, was once rumored at the height of their power to control nearly half of the world's wealth.

Of course, Chu Mo didn't care whether these rumors were true or false. The only thing he could be certain of was that this ancient and mysterious family held in their hands a top private island worth a hundred billion US dollars.

And it was this very island that Chu Mo wanted.

With assets amounting to fifty trillion, what was the concept of that? It was roughly the equivalent of the combined wealth of eight hundred Bill Gates, and the direct heir of the Rothschild family was coming over to discuss the matter of the private island with him. Chu Mo felt it was necessary to prepare well for it.

At the very least, he needed to ensure perfection in the reception aspect. Even if both parties were unable to reach an agreement in the end, just the opportunity to connect with this family would be an extraordinary chance for him...

"Mr. Chu, may I ask you a few questions?"

In the grand hall of Emperor's Mansion Villa Number One, although Chu Mo sat quietly on the plush sofa, his thoughts were elsewhere.

Right now, his mind was preoccupied with matters of the Rothschild family, so he wasn't very attentive towards the beautiful novelist neighbor sitting across from him.

As she spoke, Chu Mo merely nodded subconsciously, without even knowing what she had just said.

At that moment, Zhang Nannan, given permission, her eyes lit up. As a beautiful novelist, she enjoyed interacting with others, for it was through conversation that she could gain more inspiration for her writing.

For instance, in her last book Youthful Chronicle, some of the childhood stories weren't actually her own but those of the people she interviewed. After some artistic embellishment, those anecdotes became part of her book.

Zhang Nannan had a habit of interviewing people wherever she went, which related to her profession and her personality, and now,

sitting across from her was the owner of Emperor's Mansion Villa Number One. She had just seen the helicopter in the yard and the luxurious parking lot. Such a young person could definitely provide excellent material for her interviews.

"Mr. Chu, do you mind if I record our interview? Rest assured, I'll blur your face when I get back, so it won't cause you any trouble," she said.

Chu Mo nodded indifferently, his gaze fixated on the villa's main entrance, without much focus.

The woman across took out her cellphone, set up the video function, adjusted the angle, and placed it on the coffee table in front of her. The girl in the short skirt rose gracefully and then sat down on the sofa next to Chu Mo.

"Mr. Chu, my first question is: if you only had one choice, would you choose an extremely attractive appearance, or immense wealth?"

Only when the girl in the short skirt sat beside him and looked at him with anticipation did the focus gradually return to Chu Mo's eyes.

His eyes slightly widened behind his gold-rimmed glasses, carrying a hint of surprise. However, he quickly regained his composure. Looking at the cellphone that had started recording on the coffee table, he straightened up and said casually,

"Between appearance and wealth... I think I would choose wealth."

As Chu Mo finished speaking, the bright-eyed girl in the short skirt next to him said,

"My answer is the complete opposite of yours, Mr. Chu. Maybe because I'm a woman, I care more about appearance. Can you tell me why you chose wealth?"

In his mind he couldn't help but recall the days a few months ago when he lived in a shared flat and had to carefully consider even buying a cup of coffee.

Back then, his appearance wasn't bad, but without money, he was invisible in anyone's eyes.

Now that he had the Infinite Card, wealth gave him confidence and assertiveness. With the same face, it was unlikely that anyone would overlook his presence now.

After pondering for a moment, Chu Mo replied earnestly,

"Actually, it's not just me. I think that in real society, the vast majority of people would choose the latter because wealth gives me a sense of achievement, makes me more confident, and a confident man is inherently attractive. When that happens, appearance becomes secondary."

Upon hearing this, the girl next to him nodded slightly. She didn't probe deep but kept it light, a characteristic that would not tire others.

"Mr. Chu, let's continue with the second question. If two girls approached you at the same time, one with an interesting soul, the other with a beautiful appearance, which one would you choose to date?"

As the girl beside him spoke again, this time Chu Mo did not hesitate and immediately answered,

"I'd choose the one with the beautiful appearance."

"Ah, that's unexpected. I thought you would choose the interesting soul, Mr. Chu. I assume you're not lacking in the company of beautiful women, so you should be aesthetically fatigued by now. Could you explain why you would choose looks?"

Memories of a girl named Ruyu came to Chu Mo's mind. This maid on the ninety-fifth floor of Emperor's Mansion had a stunning beauty and also an interesting soul. He vividly remembered how she promoted the bookstore last time, and in just ten minutes, sales increased by several folds.

Chu Mo didn't hide his thoughts and said earnestly,

"Just like you mentioned, if I had been in contact with countless beautiful women since I was young, then perhaps I really would grow tired of them.

But the fact is, the number of beautiful women I've met isn't many, and I could probably count them on one hand. So, I'm not yet fed up. Maybe in another ten or twenty years, after I've seen all the beautiful women in the world, then I might choose an interesting soul."

Without dwelling on the unexpected, Zhang Nannan moved on and said,

"Then let's move on to the third question, Mr. Chu, have there been girls who approached you solely for your wealth, and can you tell right away if those gold-digging girls have other motives when they get close to you?"

The moment the question was posed, Chu Mo's mind instantly flashed to Tao Yun.

To be frank, the initial purpose of that youthful-looking girl getting close to him was for money.

With a hint of amusement in his eyes, Chu Mo spoke in an even tone:

"It's quite obvious. They'll be very direct with their demands, like asking you for certain things."

The girl sitting beside him tilted her body slightly, clearly very interested in the question, as she eagerly chimed in:

"So, Mr. Chu, what's the most expensive thing you've bought for these girls? A luxury brand handbag? Or something like cosmetics?"

Chu Mo pondered for a brief moment, then said lightly:

"I don't really remember the specifics, but there were clothes, handbags, cosmetics, and the like."

Seeing that Chu Mo didn't seem too interested in this topic, the girl in the mini-skirt quickly changed the subject and continued:

"Then the fourth question, Mr. Chu, what's the most you've ever spent in one day?"

What first came to mind was the piece of land he had bought for twenty-three billion at the last auction, but upon further thought, since he had sold it off for twenty billion, Chu Mo didn't really want to bring it up.

As for the rest, his mind went straight to investing fifty billion in Shi Yuan Entertainment a month ago, as well as the two hundred and seventy billion spent on purchasing the financial building in Modu, but then he dismissed those thoughts as well.

After a moment of silence, his gaze calm, Chu Mo said casually:

"If we're talking about spending, investment shouldn't count. In terms of pure consumption, the most I've probably spent at once was at the Triumph Club a while ago, where I bought a yacht, a Boeing private jet, and a helicopter from a few friends."

As he finished speaking, Chu Mo glanced at the girl at the entrance of the hall who gently covered her mouth in surprise, then her eyes widened as she asked:

"If I may ask, Mr. Chu, the plane you're talking about, is it the helicopter parked in the courtyard?"

Seeing Chu Mo nod, the girl asked carefully:

"Then... Mr. Chu, would you mind revealing how much you spent in total?"

There was nothing much to hide. With an air of nonchalance, Chu Mo replied calmly:

"For the helicopter, one billion. And the Boeing private jet, since it was customized, I settled with my friend for five billion. The yacht was twenty billion, so in total, I spent twenty-six billion."
Experience tales at empire

"A twenty-billion yacht must rank among the top ten private yachts in the world. It must be incredibly luxurious!"

In the shimmering eyes of the girl in the mini-skirt, Chu Mo nodded subtly. He picked up the tea in front of him and took a sip before replying:

"I haven't seen any other private yachts, so it's hard to compare, but in my opinion, it should be considered very luxurious. The entire yacht is one hundred and ten meters long. Oh, I invited some friends for a sea outing a few days ago, and we spent ninety-six million in one day."

Seeing the girl in front of him cover her mouth, with a cute and lively demeanor, Chu Mo couldn't help but chuckle:

"Miss Zhang, you live in Villa Number Nine. From what I know, the villas here are at least two to three billion each. With Miss Zhang's net worth, you shouldn't be so excited!"

As Chu Mo spoke, the woman beside him suddenly waved her hand, then said earnestly:

"Sorry, I haven't introduced myself properly, Mr. Chu. I'm actually renting this villa. I did it to experience life and gather enough material for my next book, which is why I made the decision to rent this house."

Seeing her sincerity and not a hint of coyness or shyness, Chu Mo's opinion of her rose a notch.

He didn't look down on her at all for renting the villa. With a serious expression, Chu Mo said:

"Miss Zhang has a straightforward nature. When your new book is published, I will be sure to read it. At that time, I'll also ask Miss Zhang for an autograph!"

"Maybe my book will feature some materials about Mr. Chu. Please don't mind if that happens."

Chu Mo gestured dismissively, and the woman, whose expression grew more serious, continued:

"Next question, Mr. Chu, who is the most famous person you've met within your social circle?"

This question was a bit tricky to answer. In terms of fame, it would definitely be superstars like Sun Qing and Deng Yun'er who had the biggest name recognition, but in terms of prestige, these celebrities don't even have the courage to sit in the presence of people like Boss Lu and the patriarchs of the four big families.

As he was pondering how to answer, the figure of his butler, Danny, appeared in front of him. The middle-aged man bowed slightly, his expression serious as he said:

"Mr. Chu, the customized private Boeing 747 you ordered has just arrived at the Modu airport from the United States. Would you like to inspect it, sir?"