Trillionaire's Slice of Life

"Bro, she... she left!"

"Wait!" The last vestiges of sleepiness disappeared immediately; he rolled out of bed like a carp flipping in the water, put on his jacket, slipped into his slippers and waved his hand:

"Wait in the living room for me, I\'ll just brush my teeth, five minutes!"

The girl, not daring to say much, nodded gently and then sat obediently on the sofa.

Having come home late last night and now getting up too early, his roommate Yang Xuan was still in bed, not awake, and Chu Mo did not wish to disturb his hard-earned day of rest.

His toothbrush and facial cleanser were still there, things that Chu Mo had left behind for convenience during such occasional returns.

After a five-minute battle with brushing teeth and washing face, Chu Mo saw in the mirror that his normally flowing hairstyle was somewhat disheveled. He casually used a comb to neaten it, but it didn\'t achieve the cool effect of yesterday. With a slight shake of his head, he stopped fussing and walked out of the bathroom.

When Chu Mo came out, Chu Xiner, who had made her way to the balcony at some point, immediately turned around and then walked over with her head lowered.

Not wanting to make too much noise that might disturb Yang Xuan, Chu Mo opened the door, gave a slight signal, and they both left the room.

While riding the elevator, Chu Mo casually asked:

"Today is Saturday, you don\'t have classes at school, right? Do you have any plans?"

The girl, who had been staring at her toes, glanced at Chu Mo in surprise, seemingly puzzled why her cousin, with whom she had lived in the same city for two years, was suddenly showing concern for her. Once off the elevator, Chu Xiner timidly said:

"I\'ll take the no. 7 bus to Huayun Mall later. I have a part-time job there every weekend!"

He suddenly felt somewhat emotional comparing himself with his cousin. By contrast, he was practically indistinguishable from a pig.

Whether it was during his school days or afterwards when he became a freelance writer.

Chu Mo had always lived a carefree and comfortable life. Simply put, he never deprived himself. If he made a little effort and did not succeed, he would generally give up right away. It was the same with work, which is why he couldn\'t find a job for over half a year after graduation and ended up facing the tragic situation of subsisting on instant noodles for three months.

Living a mediocre life was Chu Mo\'s way, but that didn\'t stop him from admiring those who had perseverance and determination.

"Don\'t go anywhere today, call the mall and tell them you\'re not feeling well and need a day off. I have something I need your help with later!"

The girl did not hesitate. After all, this cousin by her side had provided her with two years of accommodations. If he needed her help, despite the difficulty, Chu Xiner did not refuse at all.

After the girl apologized to someone on the phone for a few minutes using her few hundred RMB knockoff smartphone, Chu Mo led her to a breakfast diner at the entrance of their neighborhood.

For breakfast, there was no need to go to some star-rated restaurant. Chu Mo wasn\'t that particular, and Chu Xiner thought that the fifteen RMB steamed buns were too extravagant, so she only ate half a basket before saying she was full. After being glared at by Chu Mo, she lowered her head and finished the rest.

Chu Mo, on the other hand, wasn\'t shy, eating two baskets himself and drinking a bowl of porridge. When paying the bill, the breakfast cost sixty-five RMB!

"Where are we headed now?"

Once they left the diner with sweetness lingering on her lips, Xin\'er asked softly. Chu Mo checked the time, seven-fifty-five.

Wasn\'t it a bit early to go shopping at the mall?

But since they were already out, there was no point in going back to bed. After stretching a bit and doing some chest expansion exercises, a leisurely Chu Mo then walked forward and said with a smile:

"You don\'t need to do anything, just follow me."

"Oh...!"

Her feeble voice arose from behind, and Chu Mo no longer paid attention to her.

It was now mid-May, and even in the early morning, the chill of the previous days was gone. The streets were a bit less crowded with people than on weekdays, but the city was still lively.

Walking slowly forward with the morning sun on his face and laziness in his demeanor, Chu Mo had no particular destination in mind, simply going wherever the mood took him.

Xin\'er followed without saying much, having already taken leave. The hundred and fifty RMB salary had flown away, and aside from feeling a little heartache, there was nothing else she could do.

Half an hour later, they stopped in front of a newly opened hair salon, and a store attendant with earrings immediately came over.

"Welcome! Are you both here for haircuts?"

Chu Mo sat down on the sofa, gestured to Xin\'er behind him, and said casually:

"Give her a trim; her ends are a bit dry and yellow. Cut them off and keep the length up to her shoulders. Her face is petite, so make a hairstyle that suits her. It\'s up to you guys to design it.

"My only requirement is to make it refined. If I\'m satisfied, I\'ll give you two hundred extra RMB as a tip. If not, I\'ll still pay, but then we won\'t come to your salon anymore!"