Trillionaire's Slice of Life

A few days ago, standing in the presidential suite on the fifty-eighth floor of Bafang International Hotel, Chu Mo looked out at a view sparkling with brilliant lights and a constellation of stars.

But now, standing on the observation deck at the top of Seasons Pavilion, due to its closer proximity to The Bund, he could clearly see the surging crowds on The Bund, as well as the long lines of traffic jams on the distant streets. At this moment, Chu Mo felt an ambitious desire to have the entire city under his feet.

Sun Shangwu had already sent Lu Benqiang away, leaving only Chu Mo and Tao Yun to admire the nightscape before them.

The girl in the ecru evening gown clung tightly to his shoulder, and Chu Mo could clearly feel her gradual surrender.

It wasn't so much his personal charm that was irresistible; it was more a combination of various factors.

For instance, the dress on the girl worth one hundred and ninety thousand, the necklace around her neck priced at five hundred and seventy thousand, the ladies' watch on her wrist costing nine hundred and ninety thousand.

Even those seemingly inconspicuous stiletto sandals could cover her living expenses for two years.

Plus, Chu Mo's own conditions were more than favorable—his handsome appearance, tall stature, gentle and considerate character, not to mention the fact that he didn't have a girlfriend—all these factors combined, along with the romantic setting at that moment, not only would Tao Yun, who already had a fondness for Chu Mo, be moved, but perhaps any girl would.

Gentle and considerate, wealthy at a young age, tall and handsome—if that still wasn't enough, then one would have to search for a boyfriend in a fairy tale.

Therefore, Chu Mo could keenly sense the change in Tao Yun's mood.

From the initial hesitation when they first met to the firm decision after being upfront, to the budding feelings now slowly sinking in at the bottom of her eyes, the whole process was wonderfully romantic.

At least, Chu Mo thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of being adored.

"Brother Chu, about Dean Lu's matter, did you really agree? What if it ends up with a loss?"

The girl in high heels had reached the tip of his nose, with her fair cheek, brushed with a faint blush, resting gently against his shoulder, and Chu Mo could feel the surprising softness of her arm as well.

Gazing along Huangpu River into the distance, the blurry night scene looked exceptionally dazzling beneath the glittering lights. Speaking with ease, Chu Mo said with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes:

"Who can guarantee that every research project will be successful? Haven't you seen enough failed rocket launches on TV?

But you can't just stop moving forward for fear of losing everything. The most fundamental difference between humans and animals is that humans have the desire to reach higher levels."

Pausing for a moment, when he saw the sparkling eyes of the girl beside him, Chu Mo said with a light laugh:

"Don't worry. I will have someone draft the contract for this. After all, it involves specialized scientific research that neither you nor I understand. Since that's the case, we'll leave it to the professionals to handle. We're only responsible for funding and then waiting to enjoy the results. The process...

that's for the scientists to worry about."

Upon hearing this, the girl who nodded slightly refrained from speaking further. With an investment involving hundreds of millions, she had no choice but to trust, naturally unable to offer any constructive advice.

A gust of night wind came, carrying the exuberance of summer. As the girl's hair fluttered beside him, a strand brushed gently across his cheek, and Chu Mo said softly with a touch of warmth in his heart:

"Let's go back."

In the girl's eyes, apart from shyness, there was also a faint gleam of expectation as she nodded gently.

Five minutes later, in front of Seasons Pavilion, where they had been respectfully seen off by the cheongsam-clad woman, a Rolls-Royce Phantom led the way, with a Bentley closely following, both worth millions, gradually joining the traffic flow.

As when he stood high above earlier, the Magic City's lights were now brilliantly alight as the vehicles on the main road moved along slowly.

It wasn't until an hour later that the two cars finally turned into the villa.

As the Phantom came to a gentle stop in front of the villa, Butler Danny opened the car door for him, and after stepping out, Tao Yun in her splendid evening gown stood beside him.

Without hurrying to enter the living room, Chu Mo suddenly gestured with his hand, and after a moment, Butler Danny, along with the four maids, respectfully left. Several black-suited bodyguards likewise disappeared from sight.

In front of the luxurious villa door, there were now only Chu Mo and Tao Yun.

With the girl looking slightly uneasy before him, Chu Mo gazed directly into her eyes and said earnestly:

"Now, you can tell me your answer. Stay, or turn around and leave. Don't worry, whatever choice you make, I won't blame you."

Chu Mo, looking into her eyes, helped to straighten a strand of hair on her forehead, and then continued seriously:

"I can give you fancy mansions and cars, clothe you in silk and satins, give you everything you want..."

After his words, not forcing her to give an immediate answer, he gently pinched her tender, smooth cheek, then turned and walked towards the huge swimming pool ahead.

In fact, when Chu Mo first chose Villa Number One, this immense swimming pool had played a big part in his decision. Unfortunately, since moving here, Chu Mo hadn't swum in it even once.

As the weather was getting warmer, it would be a good choice to swim and exercise here in the future.

He squat down gently, stirred the pool water with his hand, feeling a slight coolness which was very comfortable.

Through the water's surface, Chu Mo could see the slender reflection of the girl at his side.

When a stunningly beautiful girl throws herself into his arms, naturally, Chu Mo would have a reaction. Had it not been for his repeated self-restraint internally, he would likely have pounced on her already.

But, Chu Mo still hoped she would make a choice that followed her heart.

Waiting was torturous, but it was absolutely necessary.

A few minutes later, when Chu Mo stood up again, the girl looking up at him with adoration drew a deep breath and then said, shaking a little:

"Brother Chu, I won't have regrets."

In the midst of the girl's demure shyness, Chu Mo stepped forward lightly and grabbed her soft and delicate hand, then with a smile in his eyes, he said tenderly:

"I've prepared a bottle of red wine upstairs. Let's go try it together."

...