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150: The global business landscape is being shaken.

Lei Jun casually picked up her phone; there was no contact name on the screen.

Her eyebrows twitched slightly. Who would be calling at this time?

She pressed the answer button and said indifferently, "Who is this?"

A man's voice, filled with urgency and respect, immediately came from the other end of the line.

"Ms... Ms. Lei, hello! I am Jack Ma from Ali Group. I am truly sorry for taking the liberty of disturbing you!"

Jack Ma's palms were covered in sweat as he held the phone, his heart beating incredibly fast.

Lei Jun's warning echoed continuously in his mind, making him terrified that he might say the wrong thing and displease this mysterious shareholder with a background that reached the heavens.

He tried his best to make his voice sound humble yet polite.

"Ms. Lei, hello!"

"First of all, I very much welcome you as an important member of Ali Group!"

He chose his words carefully.

"Ms. Lei, you are now the absolute controlling shareholder of our Ali. I was thinking... could I invite you to take some time to visit the group? It would allow you to understand the company's business layout and team situation, and it would also make it convenient for us to report our work to you."

Jack Ma was extremely nervous.

Ms. Lei must agree!

Please agree!

This was an excellent opportunity to close the distance; he had to leave a good impression.

Her identity was too special—Bodyguards from Bureau 749, top-tier subordinates, and a possible connection to the Lei Family. He couldn't afford the slightest neglect.

Visit Ali?

Lei Jun didn't have much interest in it; after all, she didn't want to interfere too much in the company's daily operations.

But on second thought, since she had become the largest shareholder, it seemed reasonable to go and see the industry under her name. It would also allow her to gain a direct understanding of how this massive commercial empire operated.

Moreover, she also wanted to see this Jack Ma, who commanded the wind and clouds in the business world, with her own eyes and see what his attitude would be when facing her.

"Fine," she responded indifferently. "I'll arrange a time."

"Good, good, good!" Jack Ma was instantly overjoyed. "Then... then do we need to book a flight for you? Where are you departing from? We will definitely book the best first-class seat and arrange for a dedicated person to pick you up!"

He quickly struck while the iron was hot, his tone becoming even more attentive: "That's wonderful, Ms. Lei. Should we book your flight and hotel? We will definitely arrange everything perfectly!"

Lei Jun, however, did not like this kind of excessive arrangement.

She was used to controlling her own itinerary; having others interfere felt like a hassle instead.

She refused directly: "No need. I'll book the flight myself. Don't trouble yourselves."

The smile on Jack Ma's face froze for a moment, and he was somewhat disappointed.

Failing to help book the flight meant one less opportunity to show goodwill.

But he immediately adjusted, his tone remaining enthusiastic: "Then... then when you've confirmed the flight information, could you send me a copy? I'll personally go to the airport to pick you up then, to ensure your trip goes smoothly!"

The matter of picking her up from the airport absolutely couldn't be left to anyone else. Only by going personally could he show the greatest sincerity and observe Ms. Lei's attitude firsthand.

Lei Jun felt that whether he picked her up or not didn't matter.

She replied casually: "Fine, I'll send it to you once it's confirmed."

Listening to the dial tone, Jack Ma let out a long sigh of relief, feeling as if he had just fought a tough battle; his back was soaked.

But he didn't dare delay and immediately began planning how to handle the reception work, striving for perfection to leave Lei Jun with the best first impression.

Putting down the phone, Lei Jun found Jack Ma's attitude somewhat amusing; he seemed overly nervous.

She called Lei Yue over, had her book a flight to Hangzhou City, and then sent the flight information to Jack Ma.

Afterward, she set her phone to silent and continued planning for tomorrow's mounting of the landscape painting... That painting was what she cared about more at this moment.

When Jack Ma received the flight information, he was pacing in his office, his palms full of sweat.

The moment he saw the message, he stopped immediately and confirmed the flight number and time three times, fearing he might misread it.

Then he immediately called for his assistant.

The assistant pushed the door open and entered, and Jack Ma gave instructions at a rapid pace.

"First, I will personally go to the airport to pick up Ms. Lei. Wash my private car clean, replace all the interior decorations with new ones, and prepare a bouquet of fresh white tulips."

"Remember, they must be the freshest!"

"Second, prepare the reception banquet according to the highest specifications. Set it at a private club by the West Lake. Invite a Michelin three-star chef to cook, choose the best vintage wines, and not a single detail can go wrong!"

"Third, notify the executive team. Everyone is to line up at the company entrance to welcome her tomorrow afternoon. Wear the most formal suits and be in place half an hour early. No one is allowed to be late!"

As he spoke, he repeatedly checked everything in his mind.

The airport pickup, the banquet, and the executive welcome—with these three points in place, Ms. Lei should be able to feel his sincerity, right?

His biggest worry was that Ms. Lei would be dissatisfied with Ali. After all, she could easily acquire two trillion-dollar groups. If she felt Ali was worthless, the consequences would be unimaginable.

He had to use this visit to let her see Ali's potential and let her know that he would 100% cooperate with any of her decisions.

He had only one thought in his mind: serving Ms. Lei well was more important than anything else!

...At the same time, the major media outlets were going crazy.

A massive change had occurred in Ali Group's equity. A natural person named Lei Jun had become the absolute controlling shareholder with a 53% stake. And this Lei Jun was the same mysterious tycoon who had previously acquired nearly 30% of Xiaomi Group's shares!

Instantly, domestic and foreign media exploded like a boiling pot, racing to report this shocking news.

"Dragon Kingdom's New Richest Woman is Born! Lei Jun Controls Two Trillion-Dollar Groups, Net Worth Exceeds 1.7 Trillion!"

This was the headline of financial media. Editors frantically calculated Lei Jun's net worth in their articles, adding the market values of Ali and Xiaomi to reach a staggering figure.

They didn't forget to lament at the end: "The rise of this mysterious tycoon can be called a miracle in global business history!"

"Who is Lei Jun? From Obscurity to Controlling Half of the Internet, Her Background is a Mystery!"

This was the inquiry from tech media.

The article listed Lei Jun's achievements—acquiring two giants in a short period with untraceable funding. The accompanying image was a comparison of Ali and Xiaomi's headquarters, with doubt and shock written between the lines.

"What kind of power is behind her? Is it international capital or a hidden top-tier family?"

"Global Business Landscape Shaken! Lei Jun Acquires Ali, Dragon Kingdom's Internet Industry Welcomes a 'New Master'."

This was the report from international media.

The article analyzed the impact of this acquisition on the global digital economy, even mentioning that "the appearance of Lei Jun might change the competitive landscape between Dragon Kingdom and USA internet companies," and specially noted that "Dragon Kingdom's female power is rising."

"Exclusive! Ali Insider Reveals: Jack Ma to Personally Welcome Lei Jun, Reception Specifications Exceed Those for National Leaders."

This was a scoop from entertainment-focused financial media. The article vividly described Jack Ma's nervous state, prompting readers to leave comments expressing their desire to see what this Ms. Lei actually looked like.

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