Trillionaire's Slice of Life

Zhou Ruyi, in a crimson dress matched with fiery red lips, radiated a passionate charm. It was a fervor that seemed to burn like flames.

Chu Mo looked at the woman before him with interest for the third time. This time, he did not regard her as the daughter of the Zhou family but as a potential treasure.

"Mr. Chu, would you not even spare me five minutes of your time? Are you afraid of being persuaded by a mere woman, or are you afraid that I will change your mind?"

After a long wait, which did not yield a response from Chu Mo, the woman in red's expression turned increasingly cold and stunning. From the moment she had stepped in, everything—from her words to the expressions on her face—had been carefully orchestrated, all to persuade Chu Mo to give her a five-minute opportunity to plead her case.

Zhou Ruyi believed that as long as the other party was willing to listen seriously to her suggestions, she had a thirty percent chance of convincing him to spare the Zhou family.

A thirty percent chance might not seem like much, but for Chu Mo, who had already made up his mind, it was a significant opportunity.

Unfortunately, Chu Mo did not grant her such an opportunity. When she made her request, Chu Mo simply surveyed her with a face full of interest, as if assessing a novel toy, his eyes revealing an enigmatic significance.

It was this uncontrollable situation that was gradually making Zhou Ruyi feel powerless and uncomfortable.

Chu Mo slightly curved the corners of his mouth. He did not follow the topic of the Zhou family's affairs. The future of the Zhou family was already decided in his mind; no matter what the other party said, he would not change his mind.

Rather than waste words, he preferred to discuss a topic of interest. So, Chu Mo calmly sat up straight. He looked directly at the young woman before him and said with a playful tone:

"Miss Zhou, let me be frank with you. The current situation of the Zhou family is beyond the control of any single person. Since you know your uncle is backed by me, you should be aware that behind your father, there are also the shadows of the eight major clans of Hua Country.

I can tell you clearly that the struggle for the head of the Zhou family is no longer just a fight between your father and uncle as brothers. It is a game between me and the eight major clans. You, Miss Zhou, being an intelligent person, should know that at this time, neither I nor the eight major clans can afford to concede easily. Otherwise, it would signify not just who becomes the head of the Zhou family, whether Zhou Weimin or Zhou Weijun, but a complete surrender of both sides involved.

If I lose, I, Chu Mo, will no longer have the courage to challenge the eight major clans of Hua Country. And if the eight major clans lose, it means they will no longer have the power to suppress me. So, it's not just about a young third-generation lady of the Zhou family, even your father or uncle does not have the power to make a new choice!"

The woman in red's complexion gradually turned pale. Despite having anticipated it, she had not expected that behind her sight, there were such tremendous disputes.

Unbeknownst to all, the Zhou family had already been drawn into a massive maelstrom, one that was now wholly out of their control.

"Mr. Chu... I still hope that you can give me... give our Zhou family a chance. It may seem presumptuous, but I must say, if you could spare our Zhou family, I am willing to pay any price!"

The woman in crimson began to show a touch of pallor. Her demeanor was no longer as composed as before.

Yet it was this hint of pallor that made her red lips appear even more alluring and captivating.

Chu Mo shifted his gaze away from her. He always felt that if he looked at her any longer, he might risk going soft-hearted.

After a moment, shaking his head slightly, and taking another gentle breath, Chu Mo suddenly pulled out a golden fountain pen from his pocket and said in a flat tone:

"Since Miss Zhou has read my essays, I wonder how much research you've done about me personally? I always carry this pen with me. Do you know the history of this pen, Miss Zhou?"

Hearing this, Zhou Ruyi's eyes were firmly fixed on the luxurious pen in Chu Mo's hand, adorned with countless diamonds. Indeed, she had conducted a thorough investigation of Chu Mo prior to her visit, which included his preferences, the books he wrote, and even his favorite desserts. Naturally, she was even more aware of the origin of this pen.

Therefore, with a slight bow and a somewhat peculiar expression, Zhou Ruyi softly said:

"This is the most expensive pen in the world, the Aurora Diamond Pen, priced at 1.47 million euros. There are only two in the world. In 2005, to commemorate the brand's anniversary, Aurora launched two special edition pens, in black and white."

"Each is encrusted with 1919 DeBeers diamonds, and the total diamond weight of each pen exceeds 30 carats. Each pen was crafted by six experienced technicians over six months, with the diamond setting process alone taking three months!

"The white pen is in the hands of Princess Diana Lise of Britain, and this, the only black pen in the world, was a gift from Princess Wei'er Mina Gong to Mr. Chu. I wonder if I'm correct!"

As Zhou Ruyi finished speaking, the smile on Chu Mo's lips grew even brighter. He continuously toyed with the million-dollar diamond pen in his hand. He had never used this pen since acquiring it, partly because it was too precious and held special significance, and partly because he never had the opportunity to use it.

He casually pulled a book from the desk in front of him and opened its frontispiece. When Chu Mo opened the diamond pen for the first time, his expression gradually became incredibly solemn, his fingers danced, and a moment later, he inscribed a line of text in the book.

In the presence of Zhou Ruyi, whose eyes widened slightly, Chu Mo closed the book in his hands and then capped the pen before carefully placing it on the book's frontispiece. With hands clasped together, Chu Mo said indifferently:

"It's not impossible to break the current deadlock within the Zhou family, but the key doesn't lie with me or the eight major families; it rests with you, Miss Zhou."

"Right now, there are two forces within the Zhou family wearing each other down. The only way to break this stalemate is the emergence of a third force!"

"Miss Zhou, I have an investment in Britain, currently managed by Han Zhengping, the Chairman of Zhengyuan Group. However, I'm somewhat uneasy relying on others, so I need someone I can trust to handle this money."

"Take this book and pen to Britain to find Princess Mina Gong, and you will gain all the connections and resources you desire. I have thirty billion in funds at Han Zhengping's disposal for you to control."

"What I want you to do is, within one year, control over a hundred billion in funds in Britain and successfully establish your own power. If you can achieve this, I guarantee your Zhou family will remain unharmed."

"Of course, if you have any other ulterior motives, Miss Zhou, I fear your family won't have a favorable outcome."

Upon Chu Mo's statement, Zhou Ruyi across from him began to breathe erratically, staring intently at Chu Mo while her voice was slightly agitated:

"Why choose me? If I remember correctly, this is the first time I'm meeting you, Mr. Chu. Why would you entrust such a crucial task to me?"

Chu Mo simply pushed the book with the diamond pen towards her and spoke in an even tone:

"Is it that important? It's just some thirty or forty billion in funds. To you, this amount may seem astronomical, but to me, it's merely a trivial investment, an insignificant arrangement. I just feel you are fit for the job, so I'm giving you this opportunity. As for the outcome... if you succeed, I gain an additional spokesperson; if you lose, it's only a loss of thirty or fifty billion, a sum I don't even give a second thought to."

"As for you, Miss Zhou, if you succeed, everything is easy to discuss. You'll be a hundred-billionaire in your own right, and the Zhou family will be safe too. However, if you fail, you'll not only risk yourself, but the entire Zhou family will face dire consequences."

"Miss Zhou, I wonder if you dare to challenge yourself!"