189: They're still in school!

Herbert Diess, CEO of the German Volkswagen Group, warned at a board meeting:

"If Lei Jun can truly integrate the resources of Alibaba, Xiaomi, and BYD, our market position in Dragon Country and even globally will be severely challenged."

Akio Toyoda, President of Japan's Toyota Motor Corporation, stated:

"We need to closely monitor the movements of this new player; she could potentially disrupt the entire automotive industry."

At an internal briefing at the White House in the USA, a senior official said:

"Lei Jun's emergence could affect the landscape of global technological competition. It is recommended to strengthen monitoring of relevant fields."

...On the other side, Lei Jun was completely unaware of these external reactions.

She returned to her room and opened a game. After playing for less than ten minutes, the system's notification sound rang in her mind.

[Ding!]

[Triggered godly tycoon mission: Arrange a study for yourself that befits your status as a Godly Tycoon.]

[Mission Reward: 1000 godly tycoon coins.]

Lei Jun was stunned for a moment.

"Arrange a study? Why did the system suddenly issue this kind of mission?"

She thought for a while.

"The system never issues missions without reason; it must have a purpose."

"Maybe it wants me to have a quiet place to think? After all, with more and more resources under my control, I really do need a quiet space for planning."

She immediately took action, first planning the layout of the study in her mind.

"Since it's a high-end study, it needs to be both practical and tasteful."

She first chose the room in her home with the best lighting, about 50 square meters, south-facing, with floor-to-ceiling windows.

"Natural light is important, but there also needs to be a smart lighting control system."

Next, she contacted a top interior designer.

"The walls should use solid wood paneling, preferably walnut, to give a sense of stability."

"For the flooring, choose imported Italian natural marble paired with solid American black walnut wood flooring."

"A full wall of custom bookshelves is needed, capable of automatically adjusting humidity and temperature to protect precious books."

When picking out furniture, she was particularly meticulous.

"The desk should be custom-made from Hainan Huanghuali Wood, paired with a top-tier Italian leather chair."

"I need a set of comfortable reading sofas placed by the floor-to-ceiling window."

"There should also be a small wet bar for making tea and brewing coffee."

She had extremely high requirements for the lighting system.

"The main light should be a Swarovski crystal chandelier, paired with smart-sensing reading lights."

"All lighting must have adjustable color temperature and brightness to adapt to the needs of different times of day."

She wasn't careless with the technical equipment either.

"I need a top-tier sound system to play background music."

"Install hidden projection equipment for meetings or viewing materials."

"The network must be a 10-gigabit fiber direct connection to ensure data transmission speeds."

She also paid special attention to details.

"There should be a display cabinet for storing some artworks and collectibles."

"Custom-make a constant temperature and humidity cigar humidor. Even though I don't smoke, it can be used to entertain guests."

"Install a smart environmental control system to automatically adjust temperature, humidity, and air quality."

Finally, she began selecting books and decorations.

"They need to cover various fields such as business, technology, art, and literature."

"I want to collect some limited-edition art books and classic works."

"A few authentic works by famous masters should hang on the walls to add a cultural atmosphere."

Then Lei Jun immediately took action.

Over the following week, the study was finally completed.

The entire study presented an elegant atmosphere, with the walnut walls glowing warmly under the soft lights.

The full-wall smart bookshelves were not only beautiful but also automatically adjusted the environment to protect the books.

The Hainan Huanghuali Wood desk sat in the center of the room, with only a custom high-performance computer and an internal communication device on top.

A set of leather sofas and a small coffee table were placed by the floor-to-ceiling window, next to a small and exquisite wet bar.

The hidden sound system played soft classical music, and the smart lighting adjusted automatically based on the outdoor light, creating the most comfortable reading environment.

Several precious artworks were displayed in the cabinet, and two authentic works by contemporary artists hung on the wall.

The entire space was both modern and traditional, technological yet humanistic, reflecting low-key luxury everywhere.

Lei Jun stood in the center of the study and nodded with satisfaction.

"This is not just a place for work, but also a place where one can quiet their mind and think."

[Ding!]

[Mission completed. Reward: 1000 godly tycoon coins.]

Hearing the system notification, Lei Jun smiled... At noon the next day, while Lei Jun was eating in the school cafeteria, her phone suddenly rang.

The caller ID showed an unfamiliar Pengcheng number. she picked it up casually, still chewing on a mouthful of vegetables.

"Hello, is this Ms. Lei Jun?"

Lei Jun swallowed the food in her mouth and said in a flat tone, "This is she. Who are you?"

"Hello, Ms. Lei. My name is Wang Quanfu, the Chairman of BYD."

The other party announced his identity in a very respectful voice.

"I'm taking the liberty of calling you mainly because I'd like to meet with you to discuss the company's follow-up development matters in person."

Lei Jun didn't feel much of a ripple in her heart.

It was only a matter of time before Wang Quanfu reached out to her.

As the absolute controlling shareholder, she did indeed need to meet with BYD's core management team to pass down her ideas and plans.

"Mhm, I understand."

Lei Jun responded, quickly running through her schedule in her head.

She had classes these next few days, but the weekend happened to be free.

"I'm still in school right now. I have classes during the week and don't have time to go over. I'll be going to Pengcheng this Friday evening, let's meet then."

"In school?"

When Wang Quanfu heard those two words, it was as if he had been struck by lightning. The pen in his hand fell onto the desk with a 'clatter'.

He simply couldn't believe his ears.

The absolute controlling shareholder who commanded three trillion-level companies—Alibaba, Xiaomi, and BYD—was actually still in school?

How old exactly was Ms. Lei?

She was so wealthy and powerful; was she in school to experience life, or did she really want to accumulate knowledge?

"Alright, alright!"

"Then we shall await your grand arrival in Pengcheng on Friday evening! Would you like us to arrange an airport pickup? Or if you have any other needs, you can tell me."

"No need, I'll head over myself. I'll contact you then."

Lei Jun refused the special arrangements.

"Understood. Then I will make preparations in advance on Friday evening and await your word at any time." Wang Quanfu didn't dare ask more and hurriedly agreed. Before hanging up, he added, "Ms. Lei, I wish you success in your studies."

After hanging up, Wang Quanfu sat at his desk, unable to snap out of it for a long time.

He looked at BYD's annual financial report on his desk, filled with a myriad of emotions.

Lei Jun's appearance was far beyond his expectations.

He immediately called an emergency meeting for the company's core executives.

"Everyone, I have something to tell you."

Wang Quanfu sat at the head of the conference room with a serious expression.

"I have already spoken with Ms. Lei on the phone. She will be coming to Pengcheng this Friday evening to meet and communicate with us."