Trillionaire's Slice of Life

At that moment, in the nearby pavilion, several distinguished ladies were slowly savoring a red wine worth millions, while gently shaking their heads and discussing something.

A middle-aged matron dressed in a magnificent evening gown shook her head with a touch of bitterness, her voice carrying a tone of frustrated expectation as she spoke,

"Bai Xue, that girl, has truly been spoiled by me. I really don't know whether sending her to Britain for her studies was to her detriment or benefit!"

As the matron's words fell, an elegant woman around thirty, her wrist adorned with diamond bracelets, chuckled,

"Mrs. Bai seems worried about Xiao Xue. Hehe, that girl has spent too much time abroad, always dreaming of princes and princesses, apparently not realizing that the princes and princesses of today are the least valuable of all.

Not to mention anything else, even Britain has several princes, and that so-called Myer may have come out of nowhere.

In terms of status, he won't be inheriting the throne; in terms of influence, not to speak of the whole world, even within Britain, few people would heed his words.

On the contrary, look at our Mr. Chu from the Magic City. Not only is he young, his net worth is calculated in the trillions. I heard from my husband that Mr. Chu's true status is profound. I fear even those top eight families above have to be wary of him as he is truly from the highest echelons of wealth."

The glamorous woman in her thirties puffed out her chest a little, but, regrettably, no matter how much she tried to attract attention, the famous bachelor from the Magic City did not even glance her way, leaving her feeling somewhat deflated.

The woman known as Mrs. Bai looked at her daughter who had just returned from studying abroad with a face full of disappointment. The young girl had had the chance to get close to Mr. Chu, yet she insisted on being infatuated with some British prince.

In her view, it was an utterly foolish act of giving up watermelons for sesame seeds. Not to mention anything else, if her daughter could catch Mr. Chu's eye, their Bai family could also become the most prominent figures in the whole Magic City.

Just then, another matron around thirty, clad in a tight white feathered blouse, suddenly burst into laughter,

"Mrs. Bai, if I were you, I'd be content. Although your Bai Xue is a bit naïve, still fantasizing about prince and princess stories at her age, at least she's not as clueless about what is and isn't appropriate like the He family's young lady.

Look at that He Yuxin, thinking she's something special because she returned from studying in Australia, daring to confront Mr. Chu with such boldness. I remember the last person who crossed Mr. Chu, the Magic City's Su Zhengxiong known as 'Su the King of Hell,' wasn't he erased overnight from the Magic City? Now, no one even knows if he's dead or alive?"

The matron with the plunging neckline that revealed her full shoulders paused for a moment, slightly swaying the red wine in her glass.

She had never tasted such top-tier red wine before, and it was her first time experiencing this million-dollar beverage. She naturally cherished it and sipped slowly, the exceptional flavor making her feel almost euphoric!

After a moment, the matron resumed her discourse,

"At least Su Zhengxiong had a fortune of six or seven hundred billion to swagger about, but the He family... Tsk, tsk, tsk, their entire clan combined doesn't even have fifty billion, right? Mr. Chu spends tens of millions on a bottle of wine, and I heard a casual yacht purchase for Mr. Chu is worth several billions.

This Miss He is so unbending, she probably doesn't realize that with a flick of Mr. Chu's finger, her entire family could be reduced to ashes!"

As the woman with the attractive shoulders spoke, another lady sitting beside her nodded in agreement, then said with utmost seriousness,

"Mrs. Bai, if you ask me, you should keep your Bai Xue away from that He Yuxin. That girl is a classic case of ignorance leading to her own demise. She might soon end up hurting herself and even her family in the process. Your Bai Xue is too innocent and could end up being dragged down by her."

Mrs. Bai, referred to as Mrs. Bai, watched her daughter across from her and, upon noticing He Yuxin whispering with her darling daughter aside, couldn't help but frown instinctively.

She knew that her precious daughter and He Yuxin were best friends, having played together since they were little, and she used to think the latter was sensible.

However, today, after witnessing firsthand the younger Miss He's lack of tact, she made up her mind to keep her own daughter at a distance from her.

While several ladies of status were whispering among themselves, Chu Mo, situated at the very center of everyone's attention, finally escaped the crowd of rich young ladies surrounding him. At this moment, accompanying him was Lin Ling'er, the young Miss of the powerful Lin family of Shanghai.

Dressed in a blue, tight-fit, off-the-shoulder mini dress, Lin Ling'er, a thirty-year-old heiress, showcased her slender waistline, enhanced further by a diamond clover pendant assembled from four heart-shaped diamonds, exuding luxury and elegance.

The hem of her dress featured golden thread patterns, and just her attire alone would likely cost at least several million. And if one were to include the diamond necklace on her chest and various other jewelry pieces, the cost would start at tens of millions at least.

With Lin family assets totaling three hundred billion, Lin Ling'er, the second in command and the most powerful person after the Family Head Lin Youzhi, was a rare example of a strong woman who held actual power.

"Mr. Chu, should I give the He family a warning? That girl He Yuxin is indeed too unbecoming!"

Lin Ling'er's sweet smile masked the severity of her words as she whispered into Chu Mo's ear, making it seem to the unaware as if she were cooing sweet nothings.

However, those slightly familiar with Shanghai's power dynamics were aware that the city was on the brink of a major reshuffle. The Lin family, the foremost of the four great families of Shanghai, was facing a challenge from Chu Mo and the Fan family, another power in the city.

Should the Fan brothers sweep the Shanghai jewelry industry with Chu Mo's financial backing, Lin family assets could halve in value. In such a scenario, the Lin family might even plummet from the elite circle of the four great families, while the Fan family, once considered the fifth great family of Shanghai, stood a chance to ascend as the number one family, second only to Chu Mo.

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The eventual outcome very likely hinged on the conversation tonight between Chu Mo and Lin Ling'er, the young Miss of the Lin family.

A week ago, Chu Mo had taken the initiative to seek a truce at the Lin family's supreme jewelry store, but Lin Youzhi hadn't shown up!

And now, just one week later, with Chu Mo's limitless financial support, the Fan family's jewelry stores had begun to take over Shanghai, with more than seventy stores opened right opposite those of the Lin family, clearly signaling a fight for supremacy.

Empowered by Chu Mo's backing, the Fan family was rapidly arranging its pieces with terrifying speed. In no more than half a month, at least two hundred and sixty jewelry stores would spring up opposite the Lin family's stores. And with just one command from Chu Mo, a jewelry battle capable of altering Shanghai's existing hierarchy would officially commence.

It was only at this point that the Lin family truly grasped the gravity of the situation, and Lin Youzhi finally grew anxious.

The appearance of Lin Ling'er, then, represented Lin Youzhi's compromise.

Chu Mo, his lips curled into a smile, gently swirled the red wine in his glass, looking down loftily and able to see Lin Ling'er's fair skin clearly. His gaze was indifferent as he spoke in an aloof tone:

"There are some matters for which I am willing to offer people a chance, like this He Yuxin. She hasn't crossed my bottom line, so I'll allow her some folly.

But everything has its limits. I permit her to throw a little tantrum, but that does not mean she can step on my head. Once the line is crossed, it's not just the little He Yuxin who will pay a painful price but the entire He family of Shanghai!

Miss Lin, do you understand what I mean?"