Trillionaire's Slice of Life

"Mr. Chu, Zhongzhou's Liu family eldest son, Liu Mingfei, invites you to participate in the Zhongzhou Boxing King Competition. This is an underground boxing championship with no rules. The victor will receive a prize of ten million. The Boxing King Competition in Zhongzhou City has been held for thirteen editions, and this year marks the fourteenth. How would you like us to reply?" After returning from Huafu Spring Community, Chu Mo slept until the sun was high in the sky, as insomnia plagued him the previous night. His mind kept picturing the long-haired girl's voice and smile. The last time Chu Mo experienced this was when he got the unlimited bank card and then met the school belle Zhou Yuanyuan. He was certain that he had a strong liking for the girl named Yu Junjun. This time, he didn't plan to leave things to fate as he had done before but instead intended to take the initiative. As long as she didn't clearly express dislike towards him, Chu Mo was prepared to persist relentlessly. Chu Mo had a goofy smile on his face all night after getting back, and it wasn't until three or four in the morning that he fell asleep, waking up just in time for lunch. At the dining table were still eighteen exquisite dishes. Having grown tired of delicacies from the mountains and seas, Chu Mo's personal chef began to cook a variety of meals for him. Even so, Chu Mo's tastes were slowly becoming more discerning. The person speaking beside him was the head of the bodyguards, Fan Gao. Regarding the invitation from the Liu family of Zhongzhou, Chu Mo naturally had little interest, but what truly concerned him was the attitude of the Liu family, one of the eight major families, towards him. "How is Fang Lihu doing in the hospital? Will he have any lasting effects?" Chu Mo didn't pay much attention to the Liu family's invitation, instead turning to inquire about Fang Lihu's condition. Two days ago, in the living room, the deputy captain Fang Lihu had been injured in his left arm during a duel with Zhang Xiaoyan from the Phoenix Bodyguard Company. Chu Mo had clearly heard the sound of bones breaking, and although he didn't say anything, he was genuinely worried about his personal bodyguard's injury. "Mr. Chu, don't worry. Fang Lihu's injury isn't serious. Zhang Xiaoyan held back in the end, and his left arm is just dislocated with a strained muscle. For people like us, that's nothing serious. If it weren't for your insistence that he stays in the hospital for a couple more days, he could be discharged today." Upon hearing this, Chu Mo nodded in relief. He was in a good mood and casually pointed at a dish on the dining table. The head maid, He Qing, immediately served him personally. After tasting the last bite of the exquisite dish and putting down his bowl and chopsticks, Chu Mo softly said: "How is Zhang Xiaoyan weighing her decision? Her Phoenix Bodyguard Company could indeed be very useful to us. If she really disagrees, then we'll just have to set up a new women's bodyguard company ourselves. We'll offer a hefty salary as bait and reassemble a team of female bodyguards!" Chu Mo still had high hopes for the Phoenix Bodyguard Company, especially after witnessing Zhang Xiaoyan's capabilities. He was even more eager for her to join him. Of course, he had already made a promise to Zhang Xiaoyan to give her a choice. If she was unwilling to join his detective agency, Chu Mo would not press the issue further. The head of the bodyguards, Fan Gao, standing beside him, furrowed his brows and spoke with a hint of hesitation: "Currently, the Phoenix Bodyguard Company is divided into two factions. One faction consists of the lower-level employees who still look forward to a high income. The other faction is made up of the company's veteran core, who wish to return to the way things were..." Chu Mo waved his hand with a hint of regret. He had thought that the generous terms he offered would make them join him without hesitation, but it seemed he had taken things for granted. Of course, everyone has their ambitions, and Chu Mo was not one to coerce others. He said casually: "Tell Zhang Xiaoyan that she has three days to give me an answer, join us or from now on, we keep to our own paths! You also start preparing to recruit new bodyguards, female, competent, and most importantly, of good character!" Fan Gao nodded in agreement. Chu Mo rose from the dining table, and a maid named Little Bell wiped his hands and the corners of his mouth. After Chu Mo left the hall, a group of maids immediately presented him with fragrant tea, and only at this moment did Chu Mo slowly speak: "What do you think about the Liu family's invitation?" The Liu family was one of the eight major families, and Zhongzhou Liu family had the closest relationship with the Lin family from Modu. It could be said that in order for Lin Youzhi to turn traitor, the Zhongzhou Liu family must have put in a great effort. If Chu Mo were to accept the Liu family's invitation, there might be a possibility for reconciliation with the eight major families, which would be an absolute disaster for the Fan family. The Fan family had almost put their entire fortune on the line and was currently engaged in a life-and-death struggle with the Lin family. With less than a hundred billion in assets to fight against the Lin family's three hundred billion, they could hold their own only because they had the financial backing of Chu Mo. If Chu Mo made peace with the eight major families and they lost his support, the Fan family would collapse in an instant. Naturally, Chu Mo understood this principle, and so did the two brothers of the Fan family. That's why Chu Mo was seeking Fan Gao's opinion—he didn't want a simple invitation to create a rift between him and the two brothers of the Fan family. The tall and imposing Fan Gao showed no hesitation. He concentrated for a moment and then spoke: "The Boxing Champion Contest in Zhongzhou city is famous nationwide, with a history spanning over a decade. Moreover, it's controlled by the Liu family. The reason they're inviting Mr. Chu at this time is twofold: one is to drive a wedge between our two families, and the other is that the Lin family is likely running out of steam and is seeking help from the eight major families. As close allies of the Lin family, the Liu family does not want to invest more funds, so they can only seek peace with you, Mr. Chu!" "Mr. Chu, you really don't need to concern yourself with how we brothers feel. The Fan family swears to follow Mr. Chu to the death. I believe that no matter what, you won't abandon our Fan family!" Fan Gao had a solemn expression, his face full of steadfast conviction, showing no trace of dissatisfaction. Chu Mo nodded slightly. The reason he had asked for Fan Gao's opinion was actually to give him a peace of mind. Now that he was reassured of the two brothers' loyalty, his appreciation for the Fan family deepened even further. Taking a gentle breath, Chu Mo then said: "As for the Liu family's invitation, I'm not particularly interested, but I will go. The likelihood of making peace with the eight major families is almost non-existent. Even if I were to reach some agreement with the eight major families, the Lin family from Modu once betrayed me, and they must fall. My word has always held true. In the future, among the four major families of Modu, the Lin family must disappear, and your Fan family will become the new replacement. This will never change!" Fan Gao immediately bowed deeply, his voice solemn: "Thank you for your great favor, Mr. Chu!"