Trillionaire's Slice of Life

Zhang Dongdong's arrival was, arguably, inevitable.

Two months ago, when Chu Mo boasted that he was going to build his own hundred-billion-dollar empire, everyone who heard the news simply laughed it off.

Yet, just two months later, he proved to everyone through his actions that he had the ability to fulfill his plans.

In the acquisition of Bafang International, Chu Mo directly offered a premium of thirty percent. When Sun Shangwu transferred his top-tier stake to Chu Mo, although somewhat reluctant, it was within an acceptable range. After all, a thirty percent profit was enough to justify the decision.

When purchasing Jinmao Mansion, Chu Mo was equally generous, transferring twenty-seven billion in cash directly to the Zhou family with a sweep of his hand.

Although the transfer of ownership of Jinmao Mansion wasn't publicized with great fanfare, it still set off a not insignificant wave in the upper echelons of Magic Capital.

After investing ten billion in Shi Yuan Entertainment and then acquiring Tianyi Hotel, Chu Mo no longer had the same bravado as before. The entire negotiation process dragged on for a month...

Given Chu Mo's previous generosity, if he had sufficient funds, Tianyi Hotel should not have taken so long, nor should the negotiation period have been so fiercely contested.

Based on this, the team behind the wealthiest man, Zhang Dahua, speculated that this tycoon, Chu Mo, probably did not have much capital left to maneuver with.

Therefore, when they learned that Chu Mo's next target was their very own Tianxiangyuan International Hotel, Zhang Dahua naturally became restless.

He wanted a definite piece of news, he wanted to know exactly how much capital Chu Mo had left.

If the capital available to Chu Mo was limited to what he had on hand, which was in the range of four to five hundred billion, then Zhang Dahua planned not to alter his arrangements. He wasn't afraid to confront Chu Mo head-on, even with a net worth of two hundred and eighty billion.

After all, he had connections and tactics and had been operating in Magic Capital for several years, establishing himself as a local heavyweight.

In contrast, Bafang International had only just gotten on the right track, Jinmao Mansion still needed the Zhou family's management team for support, and as for Tianyi Hotel, employee changes hadn't even been completed. It was essentially a giant with no foundation, and if Zhang Dahua wished so, he had a hundred ways to topple this unstable giant.

But, the premise of a head-on confrontation was that these were all of Chu Mo's cards.

If Chu Mo had ample funds...

Then everything would need to be reconsidered.

Tianxiangyuan Grand Hotel was the only seven-star hotel in Magic Capital, its luxury surpassing that of Bafang International by a notch. Zhang Dahua spent more than four years planning this hotel, aiming to create the pinnacle of hospitality not just in Magic Capital, but across the whole of Hua Country.

With Chu Mo stepping in, his options were few. He could either sell it to Chu Mo at a high price, making a hefty profit, but that would mean his years of planning would fall through.

If he was unwilling to let go, Tianxiangyuan Grand Hotel would be right in the middle of Chu Mo's strategy. Even if he managed to hold firm for now, given Chu Mo's frightening pace of development, within a year at most, all the surrounding five-star hotels would be in Chu Mo's pocket. By then, he would find himself alone in enemy territory.

With Chu Mo exuding the confidence of someone who wasn't short on cash, the end result would likely be a price war between Tianxiangyuan and the dozen or so five-star hotels in the vicinity...

By that point, Tianxiangyuan would not only fail to contribute to Zhang Dahua's success, but it would become a burden instead.

Naturally, to prevent this scenario, the visit by the rich heir, Zhang Dongdong, was arranged for today.

Zhang Dongdong had one mission: to figure out Chu Mo's true intentions towards Tianxiangyuan Grand Hotel and to assess whether Chu Mo's funds were adequate.

In his seemingly casual conversation with Chu Mo just now, he learned at least one thing: Chu Mo indeed had his sights set on Tianxiangyuan.

As for how much capital Chu Mo actually had left, he couldn't come to a conclusion at the moment.

His recent discussion with Chu Mo about building a top-notch luxury club was also a probing attempt, but Chu Mo remained unmoved, leaving him helpless.

Just as he was about to give up, a woman named Zhan Bingxue walked into the hall, and Zhang Dongdong's eyes couldn't help but light up.

Zhang Dongdong had naturally studied this woman's profile closely. As Chu Mo's right-hand woman, Zhan Bingxue was one of the earliest to follow Chu Mo and also controlled the most assets.

Bafang International, Jinmao Mansion, and the recently acquired Tianyi Hotel — her total assets had already reached a staggering forty-four billion.

If nothing went awry, she would make the Forbes list next year with a net worth of forty-four billion, breaking into the top hundred.

And what was most terrifying was that she had achieved her current status in just two months.

With half a year left before the Forbes list was released, who would know how far she might climb by then?

At that time, it was even possible that her own father, the richest man in Hua Country, Zhang Dalin, would have to bow before her.

Zhan Bingxue, acting as Chu Mo's spokesperson, would have all the properties, including Bafang International and Jinmao Mansion, accredited to her when Chu Mo preferred to keep his identity concealed. To the outside world, these properties were all owned by Zhan Bingxue.

However, only a very few well-informed people could know that the real owner of these properties was none other than Chu Mo.

As long as Chu Mo wished, he could kick out spokespersons like Zhan Bingxue and Qin Zixuan any time and replace them with someone else.

And it was precisely because they deeply understood this that they were so respectful in front of Chu Mo.

"Mr. Zhang, if you hadn't come, I might have had to visit you myself in a few days."

Standing beside Chu Mo, Zhan Bingxue's stunning face bore a smile. With her height of one meter seventy-five, plus her high heels, she even stood two fingers taller than Zhang Dongdong.

The increasingly authoritative female CEO reached out her hand proactively, and the previously quietly seated tycoon's son didn't act haughty. He stood up actively while responding with a smile:

"Miss Zhan, I have long admired your reputation."

The two exchanged pleasantries.

Chu Mo, with an unchanged expression, casually said:n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Xiao Xue, Mr. Zhang is interested in creating a global elite club. His idea is very bold and promising. When you have time, you should learn from Mr. Zhang."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dongdong immediately smiled wryly and waved his hand:

"Mr. Chu, you jest. I just like to think wildly and indulge in talk. If I were to actually implement it, it would be utterly laughable."

But at that moment, staring intently at the beautiful CEO before him and thinking about the purpose of his visit, Zhang Dongdong continued:

"Miss Zhan said you wanted to visit my family; is it about the Tianxiangyuan Hotel matter?"

Turning her gaze towards Chu Mo and seeing him nod in confirmation, Zhan Bingxue spoke gently with a smiling face:

"Yes, I do intend to do so. Bafang International's plans have reached this stage and cannot stop now. Tianxiangyuan is indeed within my considerations. Stay updated via empire

As the only seven-star hotel in Modu, I also know about the tycoon's investment and effort into this hotel. I wouldn't render his years of hard work futile.

When the time comes, I will visit Wanlin Group in person, with sincerity and respect."

So, the funds in the hands of this wealthy young master are totally sufficient, aren't they.

Getting such a response, Zhang Dongdong knew that after he took this news back, his father's entire strategic deployment in Modu would likely have to be completely disrupted.

However, these were not within Zhang Dongdong's considerations. The Zhang family's think tank would naturally come up with a counter-strategy.

All the answers had now surfaced, and there was no longer any need for Zhang Dongdong to stay any further.

But just before he took his leave, he inquired with a trace of reluctance:

"Mr. Chu, the matter of personally creating an elite club, are you really not interested?"

Controlling all the elites of the world, the difficulty and the capital required, he had made estimations. Even for his father, Zhang Dalin, with a net worth of two hundred and eighty billion, the chances of success were slim, so he had never mentioned it to outsiders.

Yet now, having witnessed Chu Mo's terrifying power firsthand, hope had begun to grow faintly in his heart.

Chu Mo did not deny it but did not commit to anything either. With a smiling face, he replied indifferently:

"Such things cannot be accomplished overnight. Once I have finished my layout in the hotel and entertainment industry, and if I'm interested, perhaps one day, I will personally create such an elite club.

I wonder if one hundred billion is enough…"

Chu Mo's last sentence was very soft; it was a bit like he was talking to himself.

The earnest-faced Zhang Dongdong, however, heard it and his eyes suddenly gleamed with incredible brightness, his breathing even becoming slightly heavier for a moment. Staring straight at the composed Chu Mo, Zhang Dongdong said very seriously:

"Mr. Chu, if one day you really have this idea, please be sure to include me."

He used the formal "you."

His attitude was a world away from before.