Chapter 182: Twenty Billion Dollars of Friendship
"Located three hundred nautical miles southwest of Argentina, there is an unnamed island that cannot be found on any map, covering an area of over four hundred square kilometers, roughly one fifteenth the size of the entire city of Magic. We, the Ross family, call this island Paradise Island, and our family has been managing it for over one hundred and ten years."
The top dancers from the Saint Petersburg Ballet had left the stage, and now the performance being showcased was the mermaid and astronaut act that Chu Mo had previously enjoyed on a private yacht.
The heir to the Ross family beside him clearly did not have much interest in this performance, as he sat upright in his seat, slightly turning his face to whisper to Chu Mo.
Chu Mo's gaze was also not on the stage, despite the mermaid performer being a stunning beauty with a face value of at least ninety points.
"It's no wonder the Ross family, with centuries of heritage, owns such an island. There must be more than one," said Chu Mo, with a light smile. To be honest, he was not desperate to have an island. Private islands are luxury items, not necessities. It's nice to have one, but not having one does no harm.
Chu Mo's attitude was serene. His expression was enthusiastic, but without any obvious flattery. Explore more adventures at empire
The blonde, blue-eyed young man was a few years older than Chu Mo. According to the information from Grandpa Lu, he should be twenty-nine years old this year. He was fluent in nine languages, loved ballet, and enjoyed racing.
"Of course, the family controls three private islands, but I only have authority over this Paradise Island. The other two islands are in the hands of my two brothers," he said.
Chu Mo was not surprised by this information; he had already been aware of it.
The mermaid and astronaut on stage finally embraced each other, and majestic, tragic music filled the venue. The sound was a bit loud, so they stopped talking and turned their attention to the stage.
After enduring hardships, the mermaid and astronaut slowly exited the stage. Chu Mo and Geng Pan, the Ross family heir, both clapped softly. On stage, dozens of performers bowed to thank the audience.
The fee for one performance alone amounted to one million US dollars.
"Mr. Chu, you seem to like islands. When I'm in charge, I could actually give you this Paradise Island," said Geng Pan, the blond young man, with a grin. His tone was warm, and his eyes were sincere, as if giving away a private island worth hundreds of billions of US dollars was just a normal occurrence.
Chu Mo was not swayed by such flattery; he possessed infinite money. Anything in this world that could be measured by money was not something he valued highly.
A hundred billion-dollar island might excite someone else, but to Chu Mo, a hundred billion was just a six followed by ten zeroes, a sum he could manage with eleven taps on a keyboard.
Seeing through the fog, he could easily find the key points and core within.
The young man before him had said he would gift the entire island, when he was in charge, but who knew when that would be.
Chu Mo's expression was unchanged, his smile still in place, but his eyes behind the gold-rimmed glasses were as calm as water.
"As far as I know, Mr. Geng Pan is indeed one of the direct heirs of the Ross family, but there are three heirs. According to the Ross family's tradition, only the strongest, the most accomplished one will truly control the family. Among the three heirs, Mr. Geng Pan is said to be the weakest," Chu Mo remarked.
"It seems Grandpa Lu did not keep our family's secrets very well," responded the blond young man with the same smiling face. He was not the least bit unhappy with Chu Mo's words, nor did his handsome face show any signs of disappointment or discouragement.
The third performance was by Shi Yuan Entertainment's top A-list star, Ding Xiaoni, who brought a very romantic English song to the stage.
Ding Xiaoni could be said to have reached the peak of her career in recent months, breaking through the A-list barrier within just two months, a goal she had not reached in the previous two years.
As her popularity soared, she also gained a huge following of fans. Ding Xiaoni's endorsement fees are now eighteen million, and she is on the verge of surpassing the veteran A-list superstar, Lin Wanqiu, to become the leading lady of Shi Yuan Entertainment.
Dressed in a glamorous and romantic outfit, Ding Xiaoni appeared noble. Her long hair was stylishly tucked high upon her head, and her graceful figure was fully displayed. Already beautiful, as she sang passionately, she exuded an incredibly sexy and aesthetic charisma.
Chu Mo took a rare moment to seriously observe her.
Ding Xiaoni was one of the first artists to follow the company. When Qin Zixuan had acquired Shi Yuan Entertainment, she had promised to provide her with the best resources. The company delivered on its promise, and Ding Xiaoni had lived up to expectations, turning in a satisfactory report card.
As Chu Mo watched, the beautiful singer on stage seemed to sense his gaze. As she sang, she bowed slightly to Chu Mo in gratitude, excitement coloring her lovely cheeks.
Chu Mo looked away, noticing the blond young man was watching him, so he introduced:
"This is one of our company's artists, a very hardworking girl."