154: 1.7 trillion, not 1.7 million.

Jack Ma quickly waved his hands, the smile on his face growing even brighter. "Ms. Lei, you're being too polite. As long as you like it, that's all that matters. This is just a trivial matter!"

Taking advantage of the pleasant atmosphere, he respectfully introduced the upcoming arrangements.

"Ms. Lei, our next destination is the 'Jiangnan Hui' private club located by the West Lake. The environment is very serene, and you can enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains."

"For today's lunch, we have specially invited an executive chef who previously worked at a Michelin three-star restaurant in France to personally take charge. We've selected only the freshest, top-tier ingredients. For drinks, we've also prepared several fine vintages of champagne and red wine for your tasting."

As Jack Ma spoke, he secretly observed Lei Jun's expression, fearing that something in his arrangements might be inappropriate.

During the meal in a bit, he knew he had to listen more and speak less, first figuring out Ms. Lei's preferences. He absolutely could not say the wrong thing or do the wrong thing.

Meanwhile, the onlookers at the airport had yet to recover from their shock.

"My god, who was that Silver-haired Girl just now? President Ma and all the Ali executives bowed to her? This is too exaggerated!"

"Holy crap, I didn't expect the person being picked up to be a girl, and a Silver-haired Beauty at that! But this Silver-haired Beauty is way too young!"

"Wow, she's so beautiful! Her skin is so fair, and her hair color is so unique! Her aura is incredible too, just like a celebrity!"

A reporter holding a camera had fingers that were still trembling slightly. He had just captured Lei Jun's profile, and looking at the nearly perfect face in the photo now, he was filled with excitement.

"No matter who she is, this is definitely big news!"

"Jack Ma personally picking her up, accompanied by all the executives, and an armored Maybach motorcade..."

"This level of protocol is higher than what's used for receiving national leaders!"

"I need to hurry and send the photos back. The headline will be 'Ali's Mysterious New Shareholder Appears, Turns Out to be a Young Silver-haired Beauty'!"

A mother carrying her child whispered softly to the baby in her arms.

"Look, baby, isn't that big sister very pretty? She must be someone very powerful, otherwise so many uncles wouldn't be so respectful to her."

Inwardly, however, she was wondering.

What could be the identity of such a young girl?

Could she be a princess from some country?

Or perhaps a hidden super-tycoon?

A businessman who had just gotten off a plane, briefcase in hand, watched the departing Maybach motorcade with eyes full of envy.

"I've been in business for so many years and seen plenty of wealthy people, but I've never seen such a grand display!"

"This girl's background is definitely not simple!"

A young college student, scrolling through news about changes in Ali's shareholding on his phone, exclaimed in surprise.

"To make Jack Ma and the others so respectful, do you think she could be Ali's new major shareholder, Lei Jun?"

His words immediately drew a wave of rebuttals.

"Don't be silly. Even if she's a genius investor, it's impossible to have that much money at such a young age!"

"It's 1.7 trillion, not 1.7 million!"

"Yeah, even someone like Buffett didn't have that much in personal assets at that age!"

"You're definitely overthinking it. That girl might be a relative of President Ma, or the daughter of some important client. President Ma is just showing some respect!"

"Exactly, I bet it's a relative!"

"President Ma is at that age where he might have a young niece or grandniece. He's probably bringing her to visit the company, which is why there's such a big fuss. You guys are overthinking!"

The crowd's discussion continued, each with their own guesses, but no one dared to believe that the young and beautiful Silver-haired Girl was truly the capital tycoon controlling two trillion-dollar groups.

Inside the car, Lei Jun had long since put the outside discussions out of her mind.

Leaning against the soft seat, she watched the Hangzhou City streetscape flash by outside the window, her mind beginning to plan the afternoon's itinerary.

When visiting Ali Group, the focus should be on the Cloud Computing Center and the E-commerce Business Department; these two were Ali's core.

As for the other departments, a cursory glance would suffice; there was no need to waste too much time.

Also, during the meal, she could casually ask Jack Ma about Ali's future strategic planning, especially their layout in internationalization and new technology research and development.

Although she didn't interfere in daily management, as a major shareholder, she still needed to understand the company's direction to ensure stable profitability.

Thinking of this, Lei Jun's gaze fell on the car's refrigerator.

The champagne and Evian water inside were neatly arranged, with exquisite snacks on the side... It seemed Jack Ma had indeed taken the details to the extreme.

She picked up a bottle of Evian, took a sip, and then started playing games with Lei Ying... The vehicle smoothly entered the West Lake scenic area, eventually stopping in front of the 'Jiangnan Hui' private club.

The building with green tiles and white walls was hidden among green trees. Upon entering, the faint scent of sandalwood intertwined with the aroma of food, instantly dispelling the fatigue of the journey.

Seated in a private room overlooking the lake, with the shimmering West Lake outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, Lei Jun felt a bit more anticipation for the upcoming feast.

Soon, dishes began to arrive on the table. The first was Longjing Shrimp. The shrimp were pearly white and plump, coated with finely shredded Longjing tea leaves. The first taste was the fresh fragrance of the tea, followed by the sweetness of the shrimp meat, with a texture that was perfectly tender and bouncy.

Lei Jun raised an eyebrow.

The freshness of these shrimp and the control of the heat were very precise. No wonder they dared to hire a Michelin chef; he indeed had some skill.

Next to be served was the Crab Roe Tofu. The tender white tofu was coated in golden crab roe, and every spoonful contained bits of crab meat.

Lei Jun took a spoonful. The crab flavor was rich but not fishy, the tofu melted in her mouth, and the sauce was just thick enough to cling to the surface of the tofu without any hint of blandness.

She nodded in satisfaction. Being able to make such common ingredients so exquisite showed the chef's profound skill.

What surprised her most was the West Lake Vinegar Fish. Many people on TikTok said this dish was terrible, so she hadn't held much expectation.

But when this plate of vinegar fish was brought out, the fish meat was white and intact, drizzled with an amber sweet and sour sauce. The first taste was slightly tart, followed by the freshness of the fish, and finally, a sweet aftertaste lingered on the tip of the tongue.

"This West Lake Vinegar Fish... the taste is actually alright, not as hard to accept as the rumors suggest."

Lei Jun continued to eat.

"It seems to be a matter of preparation and ingredients. This chef's skill truly lives up to his reputation."

...After a while, Lei Jun nodded in satisfaction.

This meal was not only exquisite in presentation, but the taste far exceeded expectations. The title of Michelin chef was clearly not for show; every dish balanced the characteristics of Hangzhou cuisine with innovation.

During the meal, Jack Ma and several other core executives accompanied her, but the atmosphere remained tinged with a persistent, inescapable restraint.

They carefully observed Lei Jun's reactions, not daring to say much.

After the meal, the other executives tactfully took their leave first, leaving Jack Ma to personally accompany Lei Jun to her hotel.