Trillionaire's Slice of Life

Chapter 177 The True Terror of Infinite Money

"Mr. Chu, I've already discussed with the person in charge of Nanhong Airport about the Boeing 747. From now on, whether it's taking off or undergoing maintenance, a professional team from Nanhong Airport will be responsible for it,"

"The airport manager inquired whether we are leasing out this Boeing to others. If we do rent it out, we can definitely break even financially, and you wouldn't have to spend extra on maintenance costs, Mr. Chu."

Early September.

The loud calls of cicadas could still be heard from the big trees outside the courtyard.

The Boeing 747 that had flown in from America had completed the handover procedures and, all in all, Chu Mo was quite satisfied with this private jet that cost a staggering five hundred million.

It wasn't just the humanized design of the aircraft's interior, the sweet smiles of several flight attendants, and the attentive service from a few executives from America, all of which were impeccable.

After the signing, the plane had been kept at Nanhong Airport, where designated airport staff took care of its maintenance and upkeep. Naturally, even if it wasn't used, the monthly cost of maintaining the entire plane was astonishing.

The airport's rental service could cover the Boeing's maintenance costs if Mr. Chu agreed to lease the plane out.

But, of course, Chu Mo wouldn't care about such small change.

He was holding a document in his hand, and without even lifting his head, he said casually,

"This Boeing 747 is basically custom-designed for me. I haven't even ridden it once; how could I possibly rent it out for others to enjoy?"

The butler immediately nodded in agreement and respectfully said,

"Understood, Mr. Chu. I know what to do."

The maid refilled his cup of coffee, and after taking a sip, the bitter taste still lingered.

Chu Mo didn't usually drink coffee by himself, and today he did it solely to stay focused.

In his hands, he held a document more than twenty pages thick, which detailed the history of the Rothschild family.

"In 1769, Mayer Rothschild became an official agent of the court... In 1798, Nathan Mayer Rothschild left Frankfurt to go to Britain, and in 1806, the Duke of Hesse entrusted Mayer with three million dollars to keep safe while fleeing Napoleon..."

These materials had been obtained from Grandpa Lu, and although Jiang Tao's detective agency had grown to one hundred and fifty people, it was too much to expect them to research a family with centuries of history—especially the Rothschilds from across the ocean.

Grandpa Lu's family also had a history of over a hundred years and maintained complex connections with these ancient families. That was why Grandpa Lu had been invited across the ocean and was able to secure an island for Chu Mo from the Rothschild family.

Chu Mo quietly browsed the material, not necessarily to grasp every detail but at least to gain a broad understanding of the Rothschild family. The heir of the Rothschild family would meet with him in Modu in two days, and Chu Mo needed to do some preparatory work during this time.

For instance, arranging for an extremely thorough cleanup of the entire Emperor's Mansion Villa Number One, from top to bottom, inside and out. More than a dozen maids from the villa were all put to work, and even a few maids from Qin Zixuan's Villa Number Eight were called in to join the major cleanup.

The banquet was to be held at Tianxiangyuan Grand Hotel, the only seven-star hotel in Modu.

Chu Mo personally phoned Zhan Bingxue to tell her that he would be hosting a very important guest at Tianxiangyuan Grand Hotel in two days, asking her to ensure that everything from security to sanitation, from waitstaff to management, was perfect in every detail.

This was the first time in three months that Chu Mo had made such a serious and earnest request to Zhan Bingxue.

The moment he hung up the phone, Zhan Bingxue, as the chairwoman of Bafang International Chain Hotel, immediately ordered Tianxiang to stop accepting guests.

She sensed something extraordinary about this particular reception from Chu Mo's serious and earnest tone. Historically, whenever Chu Mo asked her to do something, it was always with a casual tone, and at most, he would put on a stern face and speak with a slightly firmer tone. To make such a solemn, even severe request was unprecedented.

Zhan Bingxue, though already worth eighty billion as the chairwoman of Bafang International, couldn't afford to disregard Chu Mo's attitude.

Thus, even if closing Tianxiangyuan temporarily meant a loss of millions or even tens of millions, Zhan Bingxue, as the chairwoman, still ordered the shutdown of Tianxiang Garden. The entire ninety-five-story building, from the underground parking lot to the top-level super club, was closed for a thorough inspection.

Zhan Bingxue personally oversaw the inspection and, at one point, due to finding a single hair in a presidential suite's sink, two high-level hotel executives were dismissed. For a time, the atmosphere in Tianxiangyuan was one of anxiety...

Naturally, Chu Mo didn't concern himself with the reorganization of Tianxiang Garden. He simply gave an order and expected it to be carried out.

Chu Mo remained focused on the document in his hand. The Rothschild family, as one of the world's top-tier families, could hardly be compared to domestic tycoons like Zhang Dahua or Liu Manli.

Even if tycoon Zhang Dahua had a personal fortune of merely two hundred and eighty billion.

Meanwhile, the entire Rothschild family controlled assets totaling a whopping fifty trillion, putting them in an entirely different league.

Chu Mo, holding an unlimited credit card, could afford to clash head-on with tycoon Zhang Dahua, even going as far as spending tens or hundreds of billions to wage a price war with him at Tianxiangyuan, but facing a behemoth like the Rothschild family, money alone wouldn't solve everything.

Of course, the most important thing was that Chu Mo had no grudges against the Rothschild family. Strictly speaking, he simply wanted to purchase an island from them, which made it a matter of cooperation. Chu Mo had no reason to antagonize them. If possible, being on good terms with the family would be even more beneficial for him.

This was the first time Chu Mo had meticulously and earnestly dealt with something since obtaining the infinite bank card.

He looked at the stack of documents in his hands, sometimes frowning, sometimes contemplative, his whole demeanor focused and serious.

"In 1815, they were the first to receive the news of Napoleon's defeat, becoming a creditor to the British government…

In 1822, the Austrian emperor conferred the title of baron on the Rothschild brothers… In 1835, the Rothschilds obtained the rights to the supply of mercury in Almadén, Spain…"

When Chu Mo reached for his coffee again, he realized that his cup was empty without his noticing it, and when he looked up, he saw that all the maids were busy.

The nearly ten-thousand-square-meter yard needed trimming, and the more than two-thousand-square-meter villa had dozens of rooms to clean. The demands of head maid He Qing were equally strict, to the extent that not a single speck of dust could be seen even in the corners.

As the most leisurely person in the entire villa, Chu Mo felt it would be inappropriate to ask the bustling maids to refill his coffee.

He poured the last drop of coffee into his mouth, savoring it thoughtfully before saying to himself,

"Most of this information concerns the past affairs of the Rothschild family, with very little recorded about more recent events."

Chu Mo flipped to the last page of the information, which indeed contained only a few brief notes about the recent affairs of the Rothschild family.

"In 2000, the Rothschilds developed the auction for 3G licenses… In 2010, the Rothschild family helped Geely acquire Volvo."

All the information came to an abrupt halt there. Chu Mo put down the thick documents in his hand, rubbed his sore eyes, and couldn't help but lament,

"Compared to the Rothschild family, my current endeavors must seem rather insignificant. They casually acquired Volvo.

Volvo's current market value has reached 40 billion dollars, not far from the net worth of the wealthiest man, Zhang Dahua. I wonder when I can become the head of a super family as revered as they are around the world."

A little disheartened in his heart, Chu Mo did not lose spirit.

The Rothschild family had spent over two hundred years and the effort of several generations to achieve their current remarkable success, whereas he had had the infinite bank card for just over three months and had already amassed a net worth exceeding one hundred billion.

Although this was far behind the Rothschild family's fifty trillion, as long as he proceeded steadily and developed slowly, Chu Mo believed that in twenty, or perhaps fifty years, the Hua Country's Chu family he controlled would absolutely become a formidable force that could stand against the Rothschild family.

Infinite money was not simply about being rich. It had become a terrifying existence that had undergone a change from quantitative to qualitative.

However, Chu Mo had not yet fully grasped the true significance of his infinite wealth. Perhaps one day, when he reached a certain height, a mere wave of his hand could even determine the fate of a nation.

His heart was full of anticipation for the future, and his mood gradually became fervent.

He stood up gently and went to the villa's entrance. He watched as the dozen or so gardeners hired for the yard busily pruned plants and leaves, while the water in the swimming pool had been drained, and maids were cleaning the pool walls. The villa walls behind him were being cleaned by five or six janitors, dedicated to the task. The entire villa presented a scene of busy and orderly activity.

"Mr. Chu, I plan to work overtime tonight to clean inside and outside the entire villa. The noise from the work might affect your sleep. Mr. Chu, perhaps you could rest at Villa Number Eight tonight?"

Danny, the butler of Villa Number One, responsible for all internal and external matters, approached Chu Mo and bent forward slightly to ask for instruction.

Chu Mo also felt that he would not only be unable to help but might also impede the progress of the maids and butler, and after a moment's hesitation, he nodded and said,

"You've worked hard. I've noticed everyone's performance these past days. After today, all maids will have their treatment raised by one level, and Danny, your annual salary is set at ten million. Also, tell Jiang Tao that all bodyguards will have their treatment raised by one level as well. Don't wait for half a year."

Chu Mo did not lower his voice; he spoke with a slightly booming tone.

At that moment, the faces of the dozen or so maids in the villa, as well as the nearby equally busy bodyguards who heard the news of the increased treatment, all showed excited expressions.

Butler Danny bowed deeply, expressing his thanks with the most standard noble etiquette,

"Thank you for your generous affection, Mr. Chu."

The dozen maids and all nearby bodyguards also showed their respect and thanks.

"Thank you, Mr. Chu."

Chu Mo nodded slightly, unfazed. He said no more, striding alone towards the manor's gate.

The night air was cool; he decided to rest at Qin Zixuan's residence for the evening.

After all, Zi Xuan had mentioned she never had a boyfriend…