Trillionaire's Slice of Life

Eight maids stood silently at the ready, their service unobtrusive and dutiful. Butler Danny stood slightly bowed, his expression respectful and solemn.

The three-story high ceiling of the living room conveyed a sense of luxury and breadth, the crystal chandeliers imported from Italy emitting a soft, non-glaring light.

Even the inconspicuous blue and white porcelain in the corner of the room was an antique worth over thirty million!

One could say that the entire hall was Chu Mo's home turf. Here, every move Chu Mo made drew the attention of everyone present. It was the surrounding atmosphere that endowed Chu Mo with immense confidence, enabling him to disregard the oppressive air emanating from the formidable man across from him.

This man, towering over two meters tall, with eyes as large as copper bells, exuded an imposing presence that demanded respect even while seated casually, a presence no one dared to belittle.

Were it not for the opulence of the hall and the maids' deference providing Chu Mo with ample courage, if it had been a private meeting, Chu Mo was sure he would not have been able to remain as composed as he now was.

The living room was quiet at that moment. As the host, Chu Mo appeared calm and collected, while the middle-aged man opposite him, who carried an aura like that of a fierce tiger, seemed deep in thought. Meanwhile, Shou Bo, at the side, seemed to be a face of anxiety.

However, here he represented Chu Mo's bodyguard and had no place to interject.

They did not have to wait long, just a few breaths' time, before the stern-faced Jiang Tao finally spoke up:

"Mr. Chu, it's an honor to waste time with a small fry like me, you must have your own thoughts on the matter, I'm all ears!"

So, this was a good start!

Chu Mo, sitting up straight with a grave look on his handsome face, began,

"Honestly, I don't have much interest in your so-called detective agency. In this day and age, money is king. As long as I'm willing to spend, what information can't I obtain?

Not to talk of far off, just in Shanghai alone, there are who knows how many detective agencies larger and more professional than yours!"

Chu Mo said slowly, to which the man before him had no retort because he knew everything Chu Mo said was true.

After a brief pause, Chu Mo continued with a slight lift of his eyebrow:

"However…I am quite interested in you as an individual. With your spirit, you should not be confined to a small detective agency. You deserve a much larger stage, and right now, only I can offer you such an opportunity!"

"Mr. Chu, no need for riddles, please speak plainly."

The large-eyed Jiang Tao's voice was rough, suggesting a wild, uncultivated nature!

Nodding slightly, Chu Mo got straight to the point:

"To put it plainly, you're in the detective business for the money. You were right about one thing before, I certainly don't lack money.

Even if I follow your plan and invest five hundred thousand, or even a million, you can't guarantee success, and there's a high chance of total loss. In the end, you could be drowning in debt. Let me offer you an alternative.

Come work for me. You've seen Shou Bo's conditions. Twenty thousand a month for mostly following me around. Let me give you the lowdown, I don't have any mortal enemies, so I won't need you for any fighting or killing."

Seeing the other party frown slightly, Chu Mo immediately pressed on, raising the stakes:

"Don't be too quick to refuse. I know with your disposition, you wouldn't bend for a mere twenty thousand. Hear me out.

I will fund a detective agency, you can select the staff, preferably all from the ranks of the retired, with clean backgrounds, disciplined, and skillful.

We'll divide them into nine levels, with level one to three as junior detectives; level one with a monthly salary of twenty thousand, level two thirty thousand, level three forty thousand. Level four to six will be mid-level detectives.

Level four earns sixty thousand a month, level five eighty thousand, level six one hundred thousand. Finally, level seven and above will be senior detectives.

Level seven earns three hundred thousand a month, level eight five hundred thousand, level nine one million.

Mr. Jiang, if you're willing to join, I can start you at a level four detective's salary of sixty thousand a month, and I guarantee that within five years, as long as you ensure my safety without any accidents, you will definitely rise to level nine!

Mr. Jiang, you were right about another thing. I am indeed in the midst of setting up my business and it's precisely the time when I need reliable people. However, this opportunity only comes once. Miss it and I believe you won't find a second place in the entire world that can offer you such terms!"

Having spoken his piece, Chu Mo said no more.

Chu Mo wanted to create his own detective agency, a notion that had only come to him that very afternoon at the Audi Dealership after encountering the portly manager.

Chu Wen's dismissal made Chu Mo truly understand that sometimes, having money really can't solve all problems. And when Chu Mo had his bodyguard check up on that fat manager, and the moment the other party finally bowed their head, the idea of preparing his own power base started to take root in Chu Mo's heart.

So-called detective agencies were just an external facade, a cover. In Chu Mo's mind, these detective agencies were in fact his private bodyguard bases.

The so-called Level One to Level Nine detectives were actually Chu Mo's private bodyguards. Chu Mo required them to provide uninterrupted 24-hour security for himself and his family.

The detective agency also operated externally, but making money was secondary. The main purpose was only to expand channels so that if one day Chu Mo needed it, they could also provide him with detective services!

Naturally, the grading from Level One to Nine was actually based on the setup of his family's maids.

The maids at the Emperor's Pavilion were classified from Level One to Nine. Within Chu Mo's household, including Villa No. 8, there were a total of ten maids: six at Level Four, three at Level Five, and one at Level Six, with an average salary reaching 20,000 RMB monthly.

The highest, the Level Six maid who was the head maid here, was a 26-year-old beautiful woman with a master's degree, earning a monthly salary of 60,000 RMB. Her annual salary was over 700,000, just slightly less than that of butler Danny!

Naturally, high salaries could retain top talents; this was precisely the guarantee for Chu Mo to establish the detective agency!

This time, Jiang Tao stayed silent a little longer, obviously struggling with something, his chest heaving slightly. It was only after a minute, when a glint of sharp light flashed in his eyes, that Jiang Tao finally spoke in a deep voice:

"Mr. Chu's promotion system, what exactly are the criteria for evaluation? I want to know, aside from myself, how can my brothers get promoted!"

Indeed, the allure of money is truly boundless!

Seeing that the other party had softened, a slightly more relaxed Chu Mo said with ease:

"It's quite simple. For Levels One to Three, it's just a matter of time; as long as you're chosen, you start at Level One with a monthly salary of 20,000, automatically promoted to Level Two after six months, and to Level Three after a year.

Levels Four to Six will be promoted one level each year, with special contributions considered for discretionary promotion. As for Level Seven and above, apart from yourself getting a fixed promotion each year, others will need special contributions to get promoted.

As for the specific criteria, you will have your own say, but I will give you a quota, for instance, a maximum of ten people for Level Seven, no more than five people for Level Eight, and no more than three people for Level Nine!"

A slight smile played on Chu Mo's lips, his eyes filled with anticipation.

If this went smoothly, it wouldn't be long before he had a team that could work for him!

The man opposite obviously was tempted; he knew that none other than this place could offer such terms.

When the tall man made up his mind, the struggle vanished from his demeanor, and he became strong and cold once more.

"Mr. Chu, we all come from the ranks, and what we value most are the words 'loyalty' and 'trust'. Since Mr. Chu trusts me, I, Jiang Tao, will lay it on the line today.

From now on, the safety of Mr. Chu and your family members is my responsibility. If there is the slightest mishap, I, Jiang Tao, am willing to leave an arm as an apology to Mr. Chu!"

A monthly salary of a million, an annual salary of ten million, just where is it really that easy to come by!

Chu Mo did not offer empty courtesies but nodded very seriously.

Chu Mo turned his head slightly, and the butler Danny immediately stepped half a step forward and leaned in beside Chu Mo.

"Transfer two million to Mr. Jiang as start-up capital!"

Then, turning his gaze back to Jiang Tao, Chu Mo raised an eyebrow and said:

"I'll give you one month to expand the detective agency's staff to thirty people. Remember, only those who have left the team, and make sure to carefully control the quality of their character. We don't want the riff-raff. Also, transfer your six brothers from the detective agency over here to be responsible for the villa's security!"

After that, he turned his gaze back to Shou Bo and continued:

"Shou Bo, you will be in charge of these people. Starting today, your salary will increase to Level Three, 40,000 a month. If there are no mishaps, you'll automatically be promoted to Level Four in half a year, earning 60,000 a month."

The flushed-faced Shou Bo nodded immediately.

For him, this was indeed an opportunity to leap up the dragon gate. As long as he seized it, even if he didn't become rich and powerful, he could at least mix among the elite class.

For anyone, this was a chance that could change the rest of their lives. Once such an opportunity presented itself, one had to clutch it desperately, with absolutely no possibility of backing out halfway through.