Trillionaire's Slice of Life

Leaning lazily on the soft sofa, Chu Mo casually said:

"You seem really afraid of your dad, huh? He tells you to come, and you just come?"

"Not really." Unlike the indolent Chu Mo, the young lady from the Fan family sat upright even while seated, her entire demeanor emanating an elegant aura as she softly spoke:

"I've lived in America since I was young and only just returned this year. However, I'm not used to life here and want to develop my career in America, but my dad disagrees.

I made a deal with my dad: within a year, he would introduce me to ten potential suitors for arranged dates. If I'm not satisfied with any of them, he will let me go to America. You're the sixth one. If I don't show up, then it wouldn't count, and he'd have to find another sixth suitor for me.

For me, it doesn't really matter who I meet. Instead of wasting time looking for another one, I might as well sit with you for half an hour. That way, I'm one step closer to my goal. After three more, I will be free."

"So I'm just here to make up the numbers," he said.
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With a slight smile playing on his lips, just like the young lady opposite him, Chu Mo was equally indifferent about the girl across from him, hence he was exceptionally relaxed.

"That's exactly right." After pausing for a moment, the young lady then cocked her head to the side and said:

"But then again, it seems a bit different."

Seeing the curious look Chu Mo gave her, Fan Pingping sighed softly and said:

"You should know, right? My dad has said that if I get married, I'll inherit one-third of the Fan family estate, and my younger brother will get the remaining two-thirds. Our family's assets are over a hundred billion, so I will likely inherit forty to fifty billion... It's clear what intentions those who come for the blind dates have.

But you seem different; you don't appear to care very much."

At her words, Chu Mo waved his hand and laughed:

"You've been deceived by my appearance. I'm just good at pretending. Besides, who in this world wouldn't want to get along with money, right?"

Fan Pingping, who nodded earnestly, revealed a bright smile and gently said:

"Then let's get started. Since we're on a blind date, we should at least act the part, and later my dad will surely inquire about you. If I'm too perfunctory, I definitely won't get past my dad's scrutiny."

The previously nonchalant Chu Mo suddenly became interested.

He knew that many young people around his age had experienced blind dates; for instance, his close friend Li Fei's current girlfriend was introduced by his family, and on more than one occasion, his own parents had talked about arranging dates for him, which he had always refused.

Chu Mo had never been on a blind date before, and this was likely the only blind date opportunity he would have in his life. He unconsciously straightened his posture, his eyes filled with curiosity as he said:

"Let's start then. You've met several potential suitors before, haven't you? You go first."

The young lady in white clothes across from him curled her lips, unexpectedly showing a bit of youthful vivacity, but in an instant, she put the expression away and casually said:

"Let's start with the basics. What's your name, and how old are you?"

"Chu Mo, twenty-five years old, and in half a month, I'll be twenty-six."

"Who's asking you that… Next question, what do your parents do?"

Chu Mo paused for a moment, but, recalling that his family information was already well-known, he decided against hiding it and straightforwardly said:

"My dad works at an advertising company, and my mom is an accountant at a state-owned enterprise. Do you want me to tell you their salaries as well?"

The young lady across from him immediately widened her eyes, but after a moment, she scoffed and said:

"You hesitated just now. You were definitely thinking of how to lie. If you don't want to answer, let it be, but you must answer the next question truthfully, or our blind date can't continue."

Having actually told the truth just now, and unfortunately the other party not believing him, Chu Mo shrugged with a wry smile and didn't bother explaining, saying directly:

"Ask away."

"What do you do for work, and why did my dad say you are very impressive?"

This time, Chu Mo didn't hesitate at all and replied:

"I'm a freelance writer; I write articles. Recently, I've compiled over a thousand articles I've written, and they've now been submitted for review. In a few days, they should be published, and I'll send you a few copies then."

Chu Mo spoke sincerely, and pride glittered in his eyes, as if having his articles published was something particularly worth boasting about.

For the first time, the young lady opposite widened her eyes. She didn't even know where to start her retort.

A freelance writer? Does that pay well? Is it more impressive than the inheritors of those multi-billion dollar fortunes?

She shifted her gaze to a corner of the hall, giving her father a deep look. If the previous suitors were after her family's wealth, at least they were wealthy second or third generation scions who could be considered a match in terms of family status.

But what about this freelance writer in front of her?

At this moment, Fan Pingping began to believe what Chu Mo had previously said about his family.

Still not quite convinced, she asked:

"So, what you just said is true? Your dad really works at an advertising company, and your mom really is an accountant at a state-owned enterprise? How much do they actually earn?"

Chu Mo nodded, earnestly saying:

"Indeed, my dad makes around 150 to 160 thousand a year, and my mom, with all her benefits, also makes about a hundred thousand a year. However, they live in a third-tier city, so that salary already affords them a comfortable life. You have to understand, not everyone is like you, who can spend tens of thousands on a single late-night snack."