Trillionaire's Slice of Life

Zhan Bingxue's breakfast preparation was exquisite, paying close attention to a variety of nutritional combinations.

Slices of meat, fried eggs, sushi, pasta, vegetables, fruits, juices...

About twenty different dishes were laid out on the luxurious dining table, and when Chu Mo naturally took the seat that Zhan Bingxue usually occupies, surprise was evident in the eyes of everyone present, be it the four maids serving at his side or the elegant bespectacled woman.

"Are there any problems with the hotel that can't be resolved?"

Comparatively speaking, Chu Mo still preferred traditional flavors over the light fruits and vegetables.

He picked up a shrimp dumpling with his chopsticks, and the tender shrimp instantly swept across his taste buds. Nodding subtly, Chu Mo casually inquired.

Sitting quietly to the left hand of Chu Mo, Zhan Bingxue was at that moment engaged with a vegetable salad. Hearing the question, she wiped the corner of her mouth with a napkin, and the whole person seemed incomparably noble and elegant as she gently said:

"In general, Sun Shangwu and the other three shareholders have been quite cooperative. After all, each of them has invested over a billion in real "money", and they definitely don't want to see the hotel descend into chaos.

So the hotel has now transitioned smoothly and is operating normally, but I can feel that they are intentionally or unintentionally causing me some minor troubles. The third-party financial oversight you proposed was unanimously rejected by them.

Additionally, several key management positions in the company have been filled with people from their companies. However, I am currently trying to reach out to Lin Hongqiang. Of the four shareholders, Lin Hongqiang has the smallest share.

I suspect he might be somewhat dissatisfied. I'll start there, promise some benefits, and then gradually break down their alliance!"

The third-party financial oversight was something that had come up during Tao Yun's birthday at a KTV. Zhou Yuanyuan had suggested it, and Chu Mo had seen the wisdom in it. Thinking that since he did not have actual control over the hotel, it would be best to make its finances transparent, so that no one would dare to make any underhand moves, and he wouldn't have to worry about being cheated.

Yet, he hadn't expected this proposal to be rejected by Sun Shangwu and the other three cunning shareholders.

And now, hearing that they had already placed their own people in key positions, obviously with the intention to override Zhan Bingxue, the chairwoman, Chu Mo felt slightly uncomfortable.

Originally, Chu Mo intended to use the four of them to keep Zhan Bingxue in check so she wouldn't become too arrogant, but the developments had exceeded Chu Mo's expectations. Those four were now blatantly banding together to sideline him, the largest shareholder.

"As the largest shareholder, you have veto power over decisions, right?"

Putting down his chopsticks gently and taking a sip of rice porridge in front of him, Chu Mo said calmly!

Upon hearing this, Zhan Bingxue nodded seriously, but hesitated slightly before saying:

"Yes, Mr. Chu.

Please rest assured that I will certainly gain actual control of the company as soon as possible. Right now, with the hotel just beginning to find its footing, it's not suitable for internal strife. Therefore, I've chosen to avoid confrontation for the time being on many matters, unless they go too far. Once the company stabilizes, I'll take the initiative..."

Waving his hand to cut her off, Chu Mo, with an impassive expression, interjected:

"By the time it stabilizes, the entire company will have become ironclad under their control. Then, even if you're completely marginalized, it won't matter."

Seeing the woman's complexion turn pale, Chu Mo took a bite of his poached egg and chewed thoughtfully. After swallowing the food, he spoke earnestly:

"Since they're not playing by the rules, why should we have any reservations? You must understand one thing: this hotel is a very important strategic sector for them, nearly draining their liquid assets on the balance sheet. Lin Hongqiang even sold the porcelain he likes most, which speaks volumes.

Therefore, they can't afford to lose this hotel, but for me, a mere thirty billion is just that, a trifle. I invested in this hotel solely to let you test the waters; losing it all would be a drop in the ocean for me.

If they want to play dirty, then let's play hardball with them. From now on, you use your veto power to reject any proposal they initiate, from major personnel changes to the use of a single piece of toilet paper, reject everything.

Even if the hotel has to close down tomorrow, what of it? It's no skin off my back if thirty billion goes down the drain, but those four old foxes will definitely suffer.

If they want to play, let's play to the end!"

Chu Mo's expression remained serene as with a flick of his fingers, he determined the life and death of a five-star hotel with a market value of billions.

Standing beside him, Zhan Bingxue, who originally thought she had mishandled her responsibilities, causing her face to pale slightly, now stared at the handsome man in front of her with wide-eyed adoration and affection that couldn't be completely concealed in her charming eyes.

"I know what to do now. With Mr. Chu's guidance, I dare to proceed with confidence," she said.

Zhan Bingxue, serious in demeanor, gently rose to her feet and naturally picked up a slice of meat for Chu Mo. Then, as if she were the most personal of servants, she attended to him closely, picking out his dishes... She was just short of feeding him!

Ten minutes later, after Chu Mo had finished the rice porridge in his bowl and wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin handed by Zhan Bingxue, feeling almost full, he got up and, while walking towards the restaurant door, said in a congenial voice:

"By the way, I want to host a dinner at the hotel for two friends tonight. I'll give you the address and contact details later; have someone pick them up."

Zhan Bingxue immediately nodded in respectful agreement.

He glanced at his wristwatch again, 8:10, having been here for well over an hour. Still, Chu Mo, who had no pressing matters to attend to, remained at ease and glanced at the beautiful chairwoman beside him, casually saying:

"You can go and take care of things. Don't be too anxious about the hotel matters. Do what you can, but don't worry about the outcome. Those four old foxes never had good intentions, and I have my own measure. Just do your best."

"Then... Mr. Chu, I'll get busy now," Zhan Bingxue replied.

As the respectful Zhan Bingxue turned to leave, the four maids and the housekeeper in the living room all stood by, ready to serve him with a humble and careful attitude.

Chu Mo glanced briefly at the stairs in front of him. He had wanted to check out the second and third floors, but after some hesitation, he decided against it.

After all, if he wished, there would be no one to stop him.

Normally, after breakfast, Chu Mo would have been learning cooking skills from his personal chef, but since he had taken the day off to get out, he didn't need to stick to his routine.

Stepping out of the hall, Chu Mo looked at the huge ancient tree in front of the villa. The sunlight filtered through the lush leaves overhead, and as he slightly tilted his head back and closed his eyes, he took a deep breath, feeling completely relaxed and comfortable.

Indeed, not getting directly involved in hotel management was the right decision. Had he not let Zhan Bingxue take the lead, he would be struggling with hotel affairs rather than enjoying life's leisure.

To waste his precious time and energy over a mere three billion seemed like a foolish choice.

With infinite money at his disposal, Chu Mo would only need to spend it and find others to strive on his behalf.

By now, Chu Mo had already formed some ideas, evolving from the early naïve notions of buying lottery tickets and writing books to the notion of developing a business empire and pulling the strings from behind the scenes.

Of course, he was just taking his first small steps, and everything was still exploratory.

Like the hotel before him, he approached it with a sink-or-swim mentality. However, his advantage lay in his complete indifference to failure; even if he failed ten times, a hundred times, Chu Mo, with his infinite money, wouldn't care one bit.

Taking a deep breath, just as Chu Mo was quietly enjoying the tranquility, a faint piano tune suddenly reached his ears, coming from the next courtyard. Turning his gaze, he quickly confirmed it was coming from the villa of that big celebrity next door—if he wasn't mistaken.

He suddenly remembered something Lin Hongqiang once said.

Living here and having casual encounters with the big celebrities could be quite a romantic experience.

A glint of amusement appeared in his eyes as he snapped his fingers softly. The Rolls-Royce, always ready at a distance, slowly approached. The four black-clad bodyguards who had been vigilantly guarding the surroundings now closed in around him.

When the vehicle stopped beside him, someone immediately opened the car door for him.

After giving a final look at the villa he owned and nodding to the woman in glasses, Chu Mo slid into the car.