Chapter 106 Unconstrained Life
Zhou Tianqi, the eldest grandson of the Zhou family, had set his wedding date for Sunday, June 9th.
As the wedding approached, many in the Magic Capital were talking about it.
The grand wedding of the eldest grandson Zhou Tianqi caused a stir in the upper echelons of society, with the Zhou family controlling half of Hua Country's entertainment industry.
Naturally, every celebrity of note was scrambling to get in.
It wasn't just about currying favor with the Zhou family, being seen at such an event was deemed worthwhile in itself.
The wedding was to be held at seven o'clock in the evening at the Magic Capital Convention Hall.
There were still eight hours left before the wedding ceremony began.
In Sunshine Residence, Chu Mo sat quietly on the sofa of his living room, where the sunlight outside the window had become glaring, and the air-conditioning unit in the room continued to bring a gentle cool breeze.
After reading through the information about the Zhou family on his laptop, Chu Mo's gaze rested in front of him...
Yang Xuan wore a light purple dress and sat quietly opposite him.
She was engrossed in a book entitled "The Origin of Currency," and due to her relaxed state, her fair and slender legs gently swayed, rippling the hem of her dress...
Despite living together for two years, this was the first time Chu Mo had casually shared a room with her like this.
Usually, they mostly sat together quietly only during dinner, and on weekends, they each went about their separate business, seldom spending time together.
Pulling his gaze back, Chu Mo gently closed his eyes and his brain began to wander.
Bafang International, now under Zhan Bingxue's management, had officially entered the right track, with the entire hotel operating in an orderly manner daily.
At this point, Chu Mo began to consider plans for expansion. His original plan was to use Bafang International as a foundation to continue acquiring another nearby five-star hotel.
Then, the second tallest building in the Magic Capital, the Magic Capital Financial Tower, suddenly came into view.
Firstly, the Financial Tower was not far from Bafang International and was also within Chu Mo's planned area. If he could secure this 100-story Financial Tower, it would be a significant boost for future expansions.
Secondly, the owner of the Financial Tower, the Zhou family, indeed showed intention to sell the building.
The initial asking price of 28 billion was much higher than the market valuation, but for Chu Mo, paying an extra thirty or fifty billion to solidify his hundred-billion enterprise plan was actually a good deal.
Of course, the main thing was that Chu Mo was not short of money.
If the Financial Tower could truly be bargained down to 25 billion, it would not have dragged on until now. Others might not know, but at least Liu Manli, who was ranked fourth on the Forbes list, would have made an offer long ago.
And with Zhou Tianqi's wedding banquet, if Chu Mo could smoothly secure the Financial Tower, he could quickly complete the expansion plan.
Compared to the original plan of slowly acquiring nearby five-star hotels, it would be at least a half-year ahead of schedule.
Even just for that half-year advancement, the extra three billion was worth it.
After all, what Chu Mo was least lacking now was money, and what he needed most, was time.
Trading money for time, Chu Mo was truly willing.
The use of the unlimited credit card was demonstrated at times like this.
The chain hotel business was being implemented step by step, and Shi Yuan Entertainment, on Qin Zixuan's side, was also developing steadily.
With an investment of fifty billion from Chu Mo, and the addition of superstar Sun Qing If Ke and her team with management experience, Shi Yuan Entertainment was also in a phase of rapid expansion.
According to Qin Zixuan's report, they are currently approaching several top stars, and also looking for opportunities to recruit them into Shi Yuan Entertainment.
Similarly, the company is increasing its training efforts, including Zhao Shuangshuang and Chu Wen—the company has already signed dozens of promising newcomers and is training them intensely. Once these newcomers debut, Shi Yuan Entertainment will once again embrace a great opportunity for expansion.
Naturally, Chu Mo's initial investment of five billion was just a trial; if Qin Zixuan and Sun Qing could achieve results by working together, Chu Mo wouldn't mind providing a second round of investments.
As for how much money he would invest, it all depends on the performance of these two.
Bafang International and Shi Yuan Entertainment are the two most important industries for Chu Mo at this stage. He is intent on building these two industries into conglomerates worth hundreds of billions, then using them as a basis to continue expanding into other fields.
As for how far it will eventually develop...
In Chu Mo's mind, at least to the point where he could live in this world unrestrained and carefree.
...
"What are you thinking about, looking so serious!"
The soft, tender voice of Yang Xuan sounded in his ear, and with a deep breath, Chu Mo who had just gently opened his eyes, said:
"It's nothing, just thinking how nice it would be if I could live a life unrestrained and carefree in the future."
Yang Xuan's cheeks blushed slightly, and she was momentarily stunned. She didn't quite understand Chu Mo's words.
Emotionally, she knew the man in front of her meant something much deeper than what the words 'living unrestrainedly' literally suggested, but reason told her to decide not to delve too deeply.
Yang Xuan lightly shifted her gaze and looked at the notebook on the coffee table, laughing softly:
"Are you following Zhou Tianqi's wedding?"
The notebook contained the details about the Zhou family. Chu Mo hadn't closed it, and just now Yang Xuan happened to glance at it. Surprised, Chu Mo asked curiously:
"I am somewhat concerned because of some matters. Do you know about the Zhou family's situation?"
"Our company's CEO received an invitation from the Zhou family. Zhou Tianqi's wedding is going to be grand; almost all stars in the entertainment circle will attend.
These past few days, the news is flooded with reports about it, it would be impossible not to know." With the corners of her mouth inadvertently curving upward and a wistful and envious light shining in her bright eyes, Yang Xuan sighed:
"It's like a fairy tale wedding, where everyone sends their blessings to the couple. I heard this wedding is called the wedding of the century, with many top-tier stars attending, the billionaire actor Zhao Jiale, the national goddess Sun Qing, the pop king and queen Lin Wanqiu..."
"That bride standing in the center of the stage, wearing a wedding gown, must be the world's happiest bride."
A wedding so dreamy, like something out of a fairy tale, is enough to make every young girl yearn and dream.
Yang Xuan's eyes sparkled as she lifted her cheeks in fantasy, her entire demeanor radiating happiness.
It was as if just imagining it was immensely satisfying.
Is this what women are like...
Chu Mo shook his head slightly and closed his notebook, while lightly laughing:
"Whether they are truly happy or not, only the bride and groom themselves know. We outsiders can only see the surface. Are you interested in going to the scene to see for yourself?"
Yang Xuan, who had been about to retort, suddenly opened her eyes wide in disbelief, her beautiful face full of shock:
"Are you serious? Can I go too?"
"Of course!"