Chapter 431: Ruyu's Surprise
Capital City's Tianxin Building covers an area of 11,478 square meters, with a total height of 528 meters, 108 floors above ground, 7 floors below ground, accommodating 12,000 people for office work, with a total construction area of 437,000 square meters.
The building's appearance is designed in imitation of the ancient ritual vessel "Zun", and it houses the world's first JumpLift elevators that can leap over 500 meters.
Since its completion in 2018, this skyscraper has replaced the title of the No. 1 building of Guomao Phase Three and has become the tallest building in Capital City. When Chu Mo's motorcade slowly stopped in front of the building, looking up, he felt for a moment as if it was his first time standing in front of a financial tower, feeling very small.
Luo Hao, the chairman of Tianxin Group, is a charming middle-aged man in his early fifties. His sparse hair is meticulously groomed, and he wears a pair of black-framed glasses on the bridge of his nose. Standing tall, his eyes brim with a wisdom that commands respect and personal charm.
When Chu Mo got out of his Rolls-Royce from the back seat, the middle-aged man took the initiative to come forward to greet him. As the two shook hands, the other side said in a loud voice,
"Mr. Chu, it's finally a pleasure to meet you in person. I've long admired your reputation."
Chu Mo looked at the man before him, full of enthusiasm. Although it was their first meeting, he could clearly feel the other's warmth. As they shook hands, Chu Mo turned slightly and said,
"Mr. Luo, may I introduce Ms. Dong Xun'er to you...!"
"There's no need for Mr. Chu to trouble himself, I have had a few interactions with Ms. Dong before. Ms. Dong is sharp-witted and exceptionally intelligent!"
The middle-aged man in front of them was also very enthusiastic as he shook hands with Dong Xun'er, but he was very measured and his hands swiftly parted after a brief touch, displaying a polite and refined demeanor.
"You flatter me, Mr. Luo."
Dressed in a luxurious gown, Dong Xun'er's face was filled with a warm smile. Facing the head of a colossal group worth 450 trillion, she had no grounds for pride, and since they were there to ask for a favor, Dong Xun'er kept her attitude very humble and spoke softly with a passionate smile on her pretty face.
Luo Hao's attention wasn't really on Dong Xun'er. After a brief exchange, he promptly turned his focus back to Chu Mo. The head of the Luo family, who had kept a smile on his face since they met, turned slightly and invited,
"Mr. Chu has traveled far and must be weary. Please come inside; I have prepared a banquet to welcome and refresh you."
Chu Mo, seeing no reason to object, chuckled and nodded. He followed the middle-aged man into the skyscraper under the protection of his bodyguards. It was clear that his arrival was highly regarded; from Chairman Luo Hao's personal welcome to the grand reception in the lobby, the sincerity of their host was evident.
At the entrance of Tianxin Building, two rows of 18 greeters dressed in cheongsams were meticulously selected — each one boasting an almost perfect score in terms of beauty. Despite the cold weather, the long legs visible beneath the cheongsams were eye-catching and unforgettable to passersby.
Following the footsteps of Chairman Luo Hao, Chu Mo strode forward. Inside the towering, lofty lobby, over a hundred servers bowed in greeting. Taking the high-speed elevator directly to the top, the group quickly arrived at the skyscraper's top-floor observation hall, and as the elevator doors opened, pleasing and vibrant music filled their ears, from a full orchestra performing.
Chu Mo's smile remained unchanged, but when he caught the glance from the middle-aged man beside him, there was a hint of unusual brilliance in his eyes. Although Chu Mo considered himself quite capable, he was well aware that his influence was limited to Magic City.
Outside of Magic City, his influence severely dwindled. As for Capital City, being addressed as "Mr. Chu" was already an honor. Individuals like Luo Hao, worth hundreds of billions and controlling a conglomerate worth several trillion, truly had no need for such an enthusiastic and grand reception.
Chu Mo and Dong Xun'er had ostensibly come to acquire Tianxin Group's Tianxin Building. Even if Luo Hao had given them the cold shoulder, it wouldn't have been surprising. But such excessive enthusiasm in their greeting was probably not that simple.
Facing the orchestra that kept playing energetic and enthusiastic music, standing at the top of Capital City's tallest building, at an altitude of 580 meters, one could nearly see half of Capital City at a glance.
A few minutes later, the performance ended. As Chu Mo and his entourage applauded, the whole orchestra also quickly and orderly exited the scene. The previously lively observation hall gradually became empty and quiet. With a gesturing invite from the middle-aged man beside him, Chu Mo and his host began to stroll through the observation hall.
It was then that the top magnate finally said, slowly drawing a breath,
"I've heard quite a bit about Mr. Chu's ventures in Capital City. Those 360 jewelry stores truly exceeded everyone's expectations. To be honest, at times, even I admire Mr. Chu's audacity, directly confronting the eight major families. You are the first to do so."
Chu Mo listened quietly to the praise from the man beside him, not allowing the flattery to cloud his judgment. Instead, his thoughts raced as he considered the significance behind these words. The Luo family was the ninth wealthiest family, following the eight major families, with assets of 500 billion, even more substantial than the Lin family of Magic City.
Furthermore, with control over Tianxin Group, valued at 4.5 trillion, they held a position that even the eight major families couldn't challenge, allowing the Luo family to thrive without excessive suppression.