Trillionaire's Slice of Life

This gambling game wasn't like the previous bids of three or five billion, where billions could be lost or won without much concern, but ten billion, to win would indeed yield a huge windfall, yet to lose meant a substantial loss! At this moment, the entire hall was filled with an uncommon silence. A bet of ten billion was something only the eight great families had the strength and capital for; even if others were given the chance, they lacked the means. Standing on the stage with a Centurion Black Gold Card in his hand, Chu Mo's gaze settled on a group of bigwigs in the center, his eyes brimming with calmness, showing not the slightest ripple of emotion. After a moment, seeing that the entire hall remained utterly still, he stood up straight and said evenly, "Since no one is bidding, then I might as well reveal a piece of information. This bank card contains only two possibilities: either it has a hundred billion in funds, or it is completely empty, with no third option. So, this is a game of courage. Mr. Long, Mr. Liu, and the rest, are any of you interested in participating?" Directly named by Chu Mo, the several top magnates all maintained impassive expressions, clearly not willing to risk so much. A light sneer crossed Chu Mo's lips as he was about to take back the bank card, but suddenly, Prince Ben Hesed from the front row stood up and said, "Mr. Chu, to tell you the truth, I would like to play this game, but unfortunately, I don't carry that much cash on me. So, Mr. Chu, I only have ten billion on me. Let's change the rules; I'll buy your bank card for ten billion. If I win, I don't want the hundred billion in your card, I just want Mr. Chu to invest that hundred billion in our Debye within this month, that is, before the end of this month, Mr. Chu should invest two hundred billion in Debye. If I lose, the ten billion will belong to Mr. Chu!" As Prince Ben Hesed finished speaking, Chu Mo pondered briefly and then chuckled and nodded earnestly, "If that's the case, let it be as Prince Ben Hesed wishes!" With those words, Chu Mo walked off the stage and handed the Centurion Black Gold Card to the bearded Prince Ben Hesed and then smilingly said, "Congratulations to Your Highness, the card indeed contains a hundred billion. The hundred billion is yours to take directly, and the promised investment at the end of the month will likewise be duly allocated to Debye's tourism project. Please provide your assistance in the future!" Upon Chu Mo's words, excitement instantly flashed across Ben Hesed's face. Previously, to secure Chu Mo's investment, he had gone to great lengths, even giving Chu Mo his favorite gold sports car worth nearly thirty billion. And now, with only a ten billion investment, he had brought hundreds of billions of investment to Debye. With this funding injection, it was certain that Debye would enter a period of rapid development! The prince from Saudi Arabia shook his head with a hint of bitterness, as he had also wanted to participate but hesitated in the moment and ultimately didn't make a move. Saudi Arabia and Debye both belong to the oil-rich nations of the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia was also vigorously developing its tourism industry. If this money could be invested in Saudi Arabia, his status would become even more secure. Alas, a moment's hesitation made him miss the opportunity! Just like the Saudi prince's bitterness, at this moment, the expressions of the bigwigs at the central table turned equally peculiar. Originally, they all thought Chu Mo on the stage was making a joke, that the bank card had no money. But when the answer was revealed, and they realized they had missed out on hundreds of billions, each one felt a profound sense of loss. The auction continued but what followed were only small items prepared for the Saudi princess, none particularly valuable. No jewelry worth hundreds of billions appeared afterward, so the eight great families did not bid any further. By the time the auction ended, it was already eleven o'clock. Led by Lin Youzhi's invitation, the heads of the eight great families departed, and as per the original plan, a group of people drove to Tianxiang Garden for dinner. The only two Michelin-starred chefs in the entire city were gathered there. Then, Princess Mina personally set the price for the Emperor's meal, concocted by both Michelin-starred chefs, which also carried the value of nine hundred and ninety-nine million, and it appeared on the dining table! Even though the princes and princesses were notoriously picky eaters, they had no complaints about the top-notch cuisine prepared by Tianxiang Garden. Chu Mo accompanied the princes and princesses for lunch and, during the break, he had hardly had a chance to catch his breath when he received a familiar phone call. The caller was his best friend, Li Fei. Since attending Li Fei's wedding, the two of them had almost not seen each other for about two months, though they had made a few phone calls in that time. Chu Mo knew that Li Fei had gone abroad with his new wife for a week-long holiday and then returned to his normal work routine. At the wedding, Chu Mo had arranged for a highly luxurious bridesmaid team from Tianxiang Garden, with all eight attendants boasting looks scoring over ninety-five points, earning Li Fei plenty of face. However, Chu Mo had to leave halfway through the wedding after receiving a call from the Family Head of the Jiangnan Li clan, Li Xiaoyao, and had made a point of explaining this to Li Fei over the phone! Chu Mo assumed Li Fei was calling to have a drink together, as they used to go out every few days to eat barbecue and drink beer. Their contact had never been interrupted. It was only after answering the call that he found out Li Fei and his wife wanted to invite him over to their place to thank him for his help at the wedding! As his best friend, Chu Mo would naturally not refuse. He had planned to schedule a time in a few days, but, unexpectedly, Li Fei had set the time for that very evening. Today was Saturday, and there was no work tomorrow on the weekend, so even if he drank a bit too much tonight, it wouldn't be a problem. That was why Li Fei had chosen to meet tonight. But with honorable guests to entertain, Chu Mo couldn't just ditch them to go drinking with his best friend. But before he could refuse, his friend on the other end of the line started to sigh heavily. Hearing the unusual tone, Chu Mo promptly asked a few questions. Seeing that Li Fei was evasive, he immediately agreed to meet with him. The grand opening ceremony of Bafang Kelai Jewelry Store had ended, and Fan Zhijian was looking after the princes and princesses, so there would be no issues. Chu Mo had only one friend he could really talk to, Li Fei, and he didn't want to lose that friendship. Upon sensing that Li Fei was in trouble, he instantly accepted the invitation. While Chu Mo was worried about his best friend Li Fei, a doorbell suddenly rang from the guest room door. Currently resting in Tianxiang Garden's 88th-floor presidential suite, he thought someone needed him for something important and thus directly opened the door. There, at the doorstep, stood a tall and slender figure, gently batting a pair of beautiful eyes, looking straight at him. The visitor was the girl named Xu Shanshan, and Chu Mo noticed a brightly colored and sparkling piece of jewelry necklace gleaming around her snow-white neck. Chu Mo was momentarily stunned. The Heart Jade, worth five hundred million, was originally prepared for Geng Pan, the heir of the Ross family, who presumably planned to give it to his sweetheart, Sun Qiuman. So how did it end up around Xu Shanshan's neck? As he was slightly dazed, the tall girl in front of him smiled and said: "What's the matter, Brother Chu, aren't you happy to see me?" Hearing this, Chu Mo immediately stepped aside to invite her in. After she entered the guest room and Chu Mo closed the door, he then asked: "Aren't you three young ladies together? Where are Sun Qiuman and the other one?" The presidential suite of Tianxiang Garden had an exceptionally elegant environment. It was the only seven-star luxury hotel in the whole of Magic City, with decorations and various materials that were absolutely top of the line worldwide. The young lady named Xu Shanshan walked into the living room. She didn't respond to his question but suddenly reached up to caress her snow-white neck. Her fingers gently touched the Heart Jade necklace, and in a seductive voice, she said: "I'm here to thank you for the precious gift you gave me, Brother Chu. I really like this necklace. How do you think I should thank you?"