Trillionaire's Slice of Life

Chapter 1174: Chapter 737: The Calculations of the Li Family

“Mr. Chu, since we parted last time, I’ve been eager to find an opportunity to sit down with you and catch up.”

Li Xiaoyao, the Family Head of the Jiangnan Li family, also known by his nickname ‘Lord of Leisure’, is a man about 1.77 meters tall with a somewhat corpulent build. However, in his middle age, his eyes are as sharp as an eagle’s, and few ordinary people dare meet his gaze.

The middle-aged man who arrived at the Top Floor of the Global Center Building took three steps forward with a beaming smile, extended both hands, and after firmly shaking hands with Chu Mo, he said with an uninhibited air: “Mr. Chu, I hope we’re both in good health since we last met!”

Chu Mo nodded with a smile. As the saying goes, one doesn’t slap a smiling face. Besides, he was in need of a favor from the other party this time, so his attitude was equally cordial:

“Mr. Li, it’s a great honor to have you here. I apologize for not greeting you from further away. Please, take a seat.”

As Chu Mo invited the middle-aged man in front of him to sit down, his gaze finally rested on the young man behind Li Xiaoyao. As the sole heir to the Jiangnan Li family, Li Hongda was absolutely synonymous with the perfect male god. With a scholarly aura due to his interest in music, Li Hongda’s greatest dream two years ago was to form a band and venture into the entertainment industry. However, after several years of grooming, Li Hongda was no longer the good-for-nothing young chap of the past; he had begun to take over the family business and was slowly becoming a qualified heir to a wealthy family.

“Brother Hongda, the last time we met was in Xiangjiang, and that was one or two years ago. Brother Hongda seems even more spirited.”

One and a half years ago, the heads of the eight major families gathered at the Long family gathering in Xiangjiang. Chu Mo was also invited at the time, but as his influence was not yet fully established, he was not taken seriously by the eight major families and was only arranged to be with their heirs. It was also at that time that Chu Mo had some contact with Li Hongda.

In Chu Mo’s view, Li Hongda was quite a man of temperament. He did not pursue fame and fortune and was free of unsavory desires, wholeheartedly loving music. Among the many top second-generation young elites, he stood out as a breath of fresh air, making Chu Mo’s impression of him rather good.

The handsome and tall young man in front of him also curled his lips into a smile. In the past two years, he had gradually shed his playful nature and had become much more mature and stable, at least not as immature as he was two years ago. In front of Chu Mo, he was courteous:

“Mr. Chu, I wish you well.”

After shaking hands, they took their seats. Zhan Bingxue personally played the role of a maid, serving tea for everyone. It was only then that Li Xiaoyao began to speak:

“Ms. Zhan, I didn’t expect us to meet again so soon!”

Zhan Bingxue, who had taken her place beside Chu Mo, immediately revealed a smile, saying:

“Indeed, it’s been less than half a month since my last visit to Jiangnan, and I didn’t expect Mr. Li would personally come to Modu so soon.”

“Mr. Chu, Ms. Zhan is truly sharp-witted. I’ve had first-hand experience. Fugui Grand Hotel in Jiangnan City is the lifeline of our Li family. For Ms. Zhan to want to take it away for 190 billion is truly asking for my life!”

Fugui Grand Hotel is indeed a property of the Li family. Although this hotel is quite famous in Jiangnan City, it would be an exaggeration to call it the lifeblood of the Li family. With assets nearing a trillion, a hotel worth merely twenty or thirty billion is not something they would seriously consider.

Chu Mo picked up the tea in front of him and gently savored it. The Li family came to the capital specifically to discuss several of their property issues, not only concerning Fugui Grand Hotel but also the Jiangnan International Hotel, valued at twenty-three billion, and Huatian Tower, valued at eight and a half billion, among others. These were all either assets of the Li family or closely related to their interests. In order for Chu Mo’s spokesperson to acquire them, the Li family would have to give their consent; otherwise, no matter how high the price offered, it would be in vain.

Observing the indifferent demeanor of Li Xiaoyao across from him, Chu Mo couldn’t help but ponder the reason behind the other party’s reluctance to make a move.

In order to acquire these properties, Zhan Bingxue had already done some investigation, and she had even offered to buy at a premium. Even if the Li family sold these properties, it would certainly not shake their foundation. On the contrary, it would bring them a large amount of cash flow, which could be invested in other industries.

The reason Li Xiaoyao across from him is so resolute and tight-lipped may not be as simple as dissatisfaction with the price. According to Chu Mo’s speculation, the other party might be eyeing the No. 2 Longevity Pill in his possession.

The No. 2 Longevity Pill had been successfully developed half a month ago, and the news had been released as well. However, Chu Mo had not officially sold any No. 2 Longevity Pills. Previously, due to the scarcity of the No. 2 Longevity Pills, each one was considered extremely precious, and so Chu Mo had never openly auctioned them. Even now, with the system store open, Chu Mo had only just exchanged for five No. 2 Longevity Pills, and the club needed at least a week to produce a sufficient quantity of pills.

Moreover, adhering to the principle of valuing rarity, Chu Mo had not announced mass production of the No. 2 Longevity Pills. To the outside world, each No. 2 Longevity Pill was still considered an extremely rare and valuable treasure.

Under these circumstances, it is almost impossible for ordinary wealthy individuals to obtain a No. 2 Longevity Pill. Only top-tier powers such as the Rothschild family, luxury goods magnates, and Her Majesty the Queen could get their share. Ordinary forces could only look on enviously. Even for the people from the eight great families of Hua Country, whose power is deeply rooted, obtaining a No. 2 Longevity Pill is extremely difficult, not to mention the Xiangjiang Long family, with assets totaling three hundred and seventy trillion, who are also unlikely to obtain it.

In this situation, the Jiangnan Li family, with just a trillion in assets, can only hope to get a No. 2 Longevity Pill by tightly holding onto their cards. The Li family’s five-star hotels are their only bargaining chips.

The Li family wants to exchange these hotels for the No. 2 Longevity Pills in Chu Mo’s hands. Therefore, no matter how Zhan Bingxue offers a price or negotiates, they are unmoved. And it was not until Chu Mo personally made a phone call that the Li family hurried to the capital, the intention of which is quite obvious.

If Chu Mo were to sell a No. 2 Longevity Pill to the Li family for the right reasons, they would in turn sell their hotels to Zhan Bingxue for far below the market price. That is the calculation Li Xiaoyao is making.

However, the No. 2 Longevity Pill is an important card in Chu Mo’s hand. He intends to use it for his global strategic layout. If he easily gives away one to the Li family, the value of the No. 2 Longevity Pill would greatly diminish, so he would not make such a move lightly.

He took a soft breath, pondering how to initiate the conversation, when suddenly from behind Chu Mo, the Half-step Celestial God, Tianya, spoke up:

“Little Li…you’ve really grown up!”

As Tianya’s words fell, the previously unshakable Li Xiaoyao’s eyes widened in shock. He stared straight at Tianya behind Chu Mo, and after a moment, promptly stood up and said with a face full of respect:

“May I ask if you are the esteemed Elder Tianya?”