Trillionaire's Slice of Life

He simply nodded with a smile, then raised his glass and took a sip from the edge of his lips, all out of respect for Chu Mo. This showed that no matter how famous an artist was, they had absolutely no status in front of the ultimate magnate of the entertainment industry.

Naturally, after that, there was no part for the two women to play, and there was no place for them to speak.

Qin Zixuan politely excused herself, and at that moment, after a moment's hesitation, Ding Qian didn't leave. She refilled Chu Mo's glass with half a cup of red wine, then quietly stood behind him, ready to serve this group of top tycoons.

"Young Chu, I hear you're planning to create a Longevity Club? Is the investment of one hundred billion for the first phase already in place?"

The speaker was Elder Lu, the Family Head of the Lu clan. Among those seated, except for Cao Renyi of Xingyue Technology, he was the oldest and naturally the most concerned about his own lifespan.

As Elder Lu finished speaking, several top billionaires worth hundreds of billions all wore serious expressions, while billionaires like Sun Shangwu and Wu Hongqiang, worth only tens of billions, looked completely clueless.
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The Longevity Club catered to top billionaires worth hundreds of billions. The likes of Sun Shangwu, with just three to four hundred billion, were not yet privy to the secrets of the Longevity Club.

Chu Mo made no attempt to hide things. He gestured for Liang Bing, who had been pacing outside the hall several times. In the entire luxury yacht, she ranked second in beauty, almost on par with Ding Qian behind him. Liang Bing immediately walked toward the hall, and when she arrived in front of him, she bent slightly, after which Chu Mo said:

"This is Liang Bing, the manager of the club. If you have questions about the Longevity Club, you can consult her from now on. Today, we have gathered here not to talk shop, but to enjoy the company and the splendid view. Otherwise, we would be doing this wonderful scenery a disservice."

Elder Lu, having already guessed and seeing that Chu Mo didn't deny it and even the manager showed up, nodded lightly and then, among the group of men, even though he was not the wealthiest but with significant status, said with a smile:

"Youngster Chu, you're so young, perhaps you can't quite connect with us old folk, eh?"

As Elder Lu's words fell, Cao Renyi suddenly interrupted:

"Elder Lu, don't you think your statement is a bit extreme? Young Chu may be young, but when it comes to maturity, few young people can match him. Besides, what elevated topics can us old timers discuss? At the end of the day, doesn't it all come down to the same old trite matters like money and women?"

Cao Renyi was older than Elder Lu and controlled Xingyue Technology, worth three trillion, his own net worth close to two hundred billion. Amongst the group, only he could afford to joke with Elder Lu like this.

The group laughed, and at that moment, Zhou Weimin, the Family Head of the Zhou family, who was sitting next to Chu Mo, suddenly said:

"If we're talking about something more sophisticated, it's not like we're without options. Aren't we here in the middle of the ocean? Just about sixty nautical miles to the south, there's an island. It's the private domain of the real estate magnate Qin, with mansions and a dock. I think, Chu, you might consider getting an island as well.

Taking some time off there on the island, enjoying some peace and quiet with a few close female friends, could be a nice choice."

Zhou Weimin finished speaking, and Ren Wenxuan picked up the thread:

"I know that real estate magnate Qin. How about I contact him, and we go for a visit to his private island?"

As Ren Wenxuan spoke, Zhou Weimin shook his head:

"Let's not bother. I've been to that island of Mr. Qin's before. It's too small, just a few square kilometers. At high tide, everything but the central villa gets flooded. It's not all that impressive.

If you're talking about islands, the big islands owned by several families in the US, which have been in operation for hundreds of years, are really something to see."

Chu Mo, with a flicker of interest in his eyes, suddenly spoke up:

"Gentlemen, hadn't you mentioned it, I wouldn't have thought about it, but now that you have, I am quite intrigued. Does anyone know where there are islands for sale? I'm actually interested in getting one for myself."

After Chu Mo spoke, Elder Lu beside him nodded:

"Islands, they sound grand, but they're really just what they are. Years ago, I invested in an island in the Indian Ocean. When I was younger, I had the energy to visit the island every now and then, but not so much anymore.

Young Chu, actually, when it comes to islands, there's a huge difference. The cheap ones can be bought for a few hundred thousand, and some very small ones might even go for just several thousand."

"But holding such a sea island in your hand is also meaningless; one wave comes down and it's out of sight. To my mind, if Brother Chu is going to make a move, he should buy a big one, with a high vegetation coverage. Of course, it can't be too far from the coastline, or else resupply would be difficult, and there would be no guarantee of safety if anything serious happened."

Lu Ye spoke eloquently, and over a dozen super-wealthy individuals were drawn into the conversation.

All those sitting in the hall were billionaires, with some even boasting a net worth in the hundreds of billions. For these people, luxury cars and famous watches, the playthings of ordinary wealthy individuals, had long since lost their appeal.

The Lu Ye beside them had already had his fill of playing with yachts and private islands.

Among this group of tycoons, not only Lu Ye owned a private island; Family Head Wu Sihai of the Wu family also owned an island in the Philippines.

The company was in high spirits, and Wu Sihai's purpose for coming this time was to resolve his differences with Chu Mo and to foster closer ties between their two families, so he took the initiative to say:

"Brother Chu, if you're thinking about buying an island, let me give you a few tips from someone who's been there. First, as Lu Ye said, you should buy a big one with a high vegetation coverage rate. Everyone knows that the global sea level is rising, and the smaller islands will gradually be submerged.

Second, you should buy one close to the mainland for assured safety. Also, the property rights should be as long-lasting as possible. An island isn't like anything else; it can be handed down through generations. If you could secure perpetual ownership, making the island carry the Chu surname generation after generation, that would be a real heirloom."

"Of course, generally speaking, those big, well-located islands are usually already taken. Brother, even if you buy a new one, considering the time for construction, you'd have to wait several years before you can enjoy it."

"I suggest that instead of starting from scratch, you might want to consider buying directly from the big families. The islands owned by large families have been developed for decades, with well-established facilities. You could enjoy it right away when you take possession, saving you the effort of having to build everything yourself."

As Wu Sihai finished speaking, Chu Mo smiled and said:

"That makes it sound like you have resources to offer, Brother Wu."

At these words, Wu Sihai was slightly startled, then shook his head with a wry smile and said:

"You misunderstand, little brother. Although I do have an island, it's still far from what you're looking for. In this regard, we still need to turn to Lu Ye."

All eyes turned to Lu Ye, the respected old man of the entire Magic Capital, who spoke softly:

"Chu kid, let me ask you one thing: are you interested in an island worth a hundred billion?"

Seeing Chu Mo squint his eyes, Lu Ye added with a smile:

"US dollars."

As soon as these words were uttered, even though the hall was full of true super-rich, everyone still couldn't help but take a sharp breath.

A hundred billion US dollars, that's over six hundred billion RMB.

Even Cao Renyi, the wealthiest person in the room with a net worth close to two hundred billion, would definitely not be able to come up with six hundred billion in funds.

However, as everyone's gazes rested implicitly on the youngest figure in the hall, they saw him unhurriedly lifting the red wine in front of him to finish it in one gulp, then said with a tone that was slightly excited:

"A sea island worth a hundred billion US dollars? Lu Ye, do tell me more, I'm somewhat interested."

As his words fell, a peculiar atmosphere instantly enveloped the entire hall.