Trillionaire's Slice of Life

The middle-aged man felt a pang of regret for having provoked the young man of his own accord. Though he was the chairman of the Extraordinary Company, the overall status and market value of his firm weren't high, and he lacked substantial connections within the circle of top tycoons; otherwise, he wouldn't have had to seek out quality clientele personally as the chairman.

The several dozen five-star hotels in the Magic Capital constituted Liang Qiuyi's most crucial source of customers. To sell his products, he had no choice but to mingle with the elite rich through these means. If he were to be banned from all five-star hotels in the Magic Capital, his company, headquartered there and newly established, would inevitably go under.

Taking a deep breath, Liang Qiuyi, who had appeared neither overly humble nor arrogant, unconsciously swallowed. He dearly hoped the young man before him was merely boasting, but the dozen or so menacing bodyguards in black clothing around suggested that this youth, donning golden spectacles, was truly out of the ordinary.

With only one minute to spare and no second to waste, Liang Qiuyi quickly adjusted his mindset. He put on a confident demeanor and said confidently,

"Sir, let me recommend our flagship product from the Extraordinary Company, the Alba White Truffle. This top-tier ingredient still cannot be cultivated artificially; it can only be unearthed by hunting dogs. These truffles are even rarer and thus more expensive than both France's black truffle and the truffles from Périgord, growing only in the northern parts of Italy and Croatia.

White truffles grow only from mid-October to the end of December. Finding them is extremely difficult as they develop near the roots of trees in the soil. Truffle hunters typically use trained dogs to sniff them out.

Truffles cannot be farmed, which is one of the reasons for their steep price. The cost of white truffles fluctuates annually, but it's usually between $800 and $1,500 per pound (453 grams).

Only successful individuals like yourself, sir, are worthy of enjoying such a top-tier delicacy."

Moreover, our company also offers the finest Belon oysters, not available all year round.

The best season to consume them is in September, October, November, and December when the juices are sweet and the texture is fresh and tender. Belon oysters are highly prized by seasoned oyster connoisseurs worldwide, originating from the estuary where fresh and sea waters blend in France's Belon River.

Because of the narrow Belon estuary, spanning merely twenty-odd kilometers, coupled with strict government regulation on the standards and sanitation of Belon oyster production, the output is very low. Belon oysters have weaker resilience compared to regular oysters and are extremely sensitive to water quality. More than half of them are lost from spat to mature oyster.

This top-tier ingredient, just hearing its wild name is thrilling. Known also as the 'copper oyster' due to its unique metallic scent,

its flat round shell features growth rings, with every two rings signifying one year of age. Its freshness comes from a rich mineral content, recognizable even by novice oyster enthusiasts. The meat is plump and tender, the juices are sweet and the texture is crisp, characterized by a special hazelnut fragrance and a subtle sweetness that lingers...!"

"One minute is up!"

Chu Mo interrupted the man's unceasing speech before him.

This was the only seven-star super hotel in the entire Magic Capital, valued at over twenty-two billion, receiving only top socialites and tycoons as guests. Anyone who entered this place was looking to experience the hotel's extraordinary services. As the hotel's behind-the-scenes owner, Chu Mo naturally didn't want anyone to disturb his guests' tranquility.

The reason he gave the man before him a chance was to see if the man truly had some ability. If it was all for show, Chu Mo would definitely have him thrown out to avoid disturbing the other guests. But if he did have something to offer, Chu Mo wouldn't mind an additional opportunity to enjoy top-tier service.

Chu Mo suddenly waved at Zhan Bingxue at the next table. She was sitting not far away, her attention always on this area, ready to serve Chu Mo at a moment's notice. Upon seeing Chu Mo's gesture, Zhan Bingxue immediately stood up and swiftly approached, bowing slightly,

"I apologize for interrupting your meal, Mr. Chu. I will have him thrown out right now, and from now on, he'll be banned from all five-star hotels in Lujiazui!"

Hearing this, amidst the subtle swallowing sounds of the middle-aged man, Chu Mo simply waved his hand, his voice casual,

"Our hotel should be able to offer the guests a variety of cuisines, I believe. Let me ask you, does Tianxiang Garden have both the top-tier Alba White Truffle and the top-tier Belon oysters as ingredients?"

Facing him, Zhan Bingxue hesitated slightly. As the manager of over a dozen hotels in Lujiazui, her primary focus had been the hotels' profits and losses, staff movements, and how to acquire more large hotels. As for the specific ingredients and menus of the hotels, she really hadn't paid much attention. Seeing Chu Mo's inquiry, her face tinged with a flush of red, Zhan Bingxue bowed her head slightly and said,

"I apologize, Mr. Chu, I am not quite sure about these matters. I will call the chef right now to ask."

Chu Mo didn't think much about it; he simply nodded gently. Moments later, Zhan Bingxue brought the French chef before him. However, when Zhan Bingxue repeated the question, the chef—who was one of the only two Michelin five-star chefs in the Magic City—slowly shook his head.

Meanwhile, Liang Qiuyi, who had already been sweating profusely, finally let out a sigh of relief.

Chu Mo dismissed the chef and turned his attention back to the middle-aged man before him. Then, he said indifferently,

"From now on, deliver your Alba White Truffles and top-grade Belon oysters to Tianxiang Garden. As long as the ingredients are of no issue, I won't shortchange you on the price. I have only one requirement: the ingredients must be fresh!"

The middle-aged man immediately nodded with great joy. Securing a partnership with a seven-star establishment like Tianxiang Garden meant that their recently founded small company would not have to worry about attracting customers anymore.

It was at this moment that Chu Mo suddenly said,

"From now on, you should no longer solicit customers in the hotel; it affects the dining experience of the guests. Also, if you have other sources, any top-tier delicacies are welcome here, not just food ingredients. You can bring anything here, but I only want the rarest of the rare, the more precious the better, and I will not shortchange you on the price.

Now, you may go!"

Chu Mo gestured with his hand, and the middle-aged man stepped back three paces before respectfully retreating. At that moment, Liu Manli, who had been sitting across from him and watching everything silently, spoke up, a hint of admiration in her eyes:

"Chu is always so debonair. To dare to demand any top-tier treasure... Even though I appear to be radiant and successful, in reality, I'm bound by many constraints and cannot be as free-spirited as you, Chu."

Chu Mo raised his wine glass toward her as a gesture, and after the two clinked glasses, he wiped his mouth with a napkin and said with a smile,

"Manli, you're just overthinking. At our level, we should pay more attention to the quality of life and enjoy it. If we are always bound by various things, then what's the point of being a billionaire? We might as well just be ordinary people; it would be more comfortable!"

After finishing their meal, Liu Manli, who also wiped her mouth, said with a light laugh,

"I don't have your breadth of spirit, nor do I have your good fortune, Chu. Now that the meal is over, what are your plans next?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Mo gently got up, his smile warm as he said,

"On the ninety-ninth floor of Tianxiang Garden, we only entertain tycoons worth over a hundred billion. To date, the guests we have entertained on this entire floor can be counted on one hand. There's a small bar there; shall we go for a drink?"

Liu Manli nodded gently, and the two rose and walked towards the private elevator. Once inside, they were the only two people left.

In the quiet space, Chu Mo breathed in the subtle fragrance of the woman beside him.

Just then, the woman with an incredibly enchanting aura, who also happened to be the richest in the country, suddenly said,

"Before my father passed away, he made three decisions, which would affect the future development of our Liu family for the next hundred years.

The first was to ask Lei Ting to protect our Liu family; the second was to collaborate with Mr. Chu of the Magic City to fend off the oppression from the eight major families.

And the third... it also involves Mr. Chu. My father once said that within Hua Country, the only one capable of standing against the eight major families is Mr. Chu. And for our Liu family to gain Mr. Chu's full-fledged protection, merely collaborating is far from sufficient...!"

As her words fell, Liu Manli fixed her gaze directly on Chu Mo, her eyes seemingly filled with infinite allure.