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374: Arrived at the headquarters building
Greg and Leah exchanged glances, both seeing doubt in the other's eyes.
Greg thought to himself: Impossible, right? Ms. Lei is Chinese. Even if she speaks English, she couldn't possibly master so many accents and specialized terminology. Leah is a professional translator who graduated from Harvard; Ms. Lei's statement seems too exaggerated.
Leah felt even more unconvinced. She thought Lei Jun was boasting and trying to establish authority in front of her, already planning to test Lei Jun.
Seeing this, Lei Jun wasted no time and began her demonstration.
She first switched to British English, speaking about legal matters with a rigorous tone.
"According to international commercial law regulations, an equity transfer contract only becomes effective after being signed and notarized by both parties. Any verbal agreement holds no legal validity."
The standard London Accent, the precise legal terminology—it showed no sign of coming from a Chinese person.
Next, she switched to Australian English to discuss topics in the technology sector... Her grasp of the distinct intonation of Australian English was perfect, the professional terminology was accurate, and she even knew industry details inside and out.
Subsequently, she switched sequentially to Canadian, Irish, and other accents, discussing content related to diplomatic etiquette, medical industry standards, and technology R&D trends, respectively.
Every accent was authentic and fluent, every piece of professional terminology was flawless. Whether it was obscure jargon or complex industry logic, she could articulate it clearly, even more professionally than Leah.
Leah stood frozen, her eyes widening further. Her expression shifted from initial defiance to surprise, and finally froze completely, filled with disbelief.
A massive storm raged in her heart!
How is this possible?
Lei Jun can skillfully master so many accents, and she is so proficient in the specialized terminology of every field—she is even better than me, a professional translator!
She originally wanted to test Lei Jun, but now it seemed she wasn't qualified at all.
Leah, unable to suppress her curiosity and shock, still couldn't help but step forward and test Lei Jun from a professional standpoint.
She first asked several obscure terms from the business field, then asked about complex clauses regarding multinational corporate mergers in international law, and deliberately used mixed accents when questioning, trying to stump Lei Jun.
But no matter how Leah tested her, Lei Jun answered fluently. Not only could she accurately explain the meaning of the terms, but she could also analyze them using practical case studies, with clear logic and unique perspectives, even pointing out subtle logical loopholes in Leah's questions.
The more Leah tested, the more alarmed she became, and the more admiration she felt, finally giving up completely with a face full of worship.
Leah couldn't help but exclaim, "Ms. Lei, your English is incredible! Your mastery of various accents and specialized terminology is completely equivalent to that of an English PhD. I have never met anyone who speaks English so well!"
She was completely convinced and dared not look down on her again, feeling that this young Chinese lady was simply a genius.
She had been struggling in the translation industry for ten years with a Harvard degree backing her, yet she was far surpassed by a young Chinese girl. No one would believe it if she told them.
Greg stood to the side, already stunned speechless, muttering to himself, unable to complete a full sentence.
He was utterly shaken and completely won over by Lei Jun.
At 18 years old, she is already a major shareholder in four trillion-dollar companies, controlling absolute authority over Walmart, and now she displays such terrifying English ability, speaking better than most Americans, even reaching the level of an English PhD.
He truly couldn't figure out Lei Jun's background—how could she be so formidable?
Greg felt both respect and awe. Previously, he thought Lei Jun was too young and might need experienced senior executives like them to manage the company, but now it seemed this new controlling shareholder's strength far exceeded his imagination; she was not someone he could afford to slight.
He quickly suppressed his distracting thoughts and said respectfully, "Ms. Lei, you are truly amazing! I apologize; I was inconsiderate just now. Let's go to the headquarters now; I'll give you a tour."
Lei Jun nodded slightly and, accompanied by Greg, walked out of the hotel room with Ah Fu.
Leah stood where she was, watching Lei Jun's retreating figure, filled with emotion. Although she didn't keep her job, seeing such an amazing person was an eye-opener.
She quietly packed her things and turned to leave the hotel... After the motorcade arrived at the Walmart headquarters building, Greg got out of the car first, hurried to Lei Jun's car, opened the door for her, and respectfully led the way.
Walmart headquarters is located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The building's exterior is low-key yet grand, while the interior decoration is simple and professional, exuding the steady aura of a global retail giant everywhere.
Greg led Lei Jun on a tour starting from the ground floor lobby, introducing everything as they walked.
"Ms. Lei, this is the headquarters lobby. The first floor mainly houses reception and public service areas. Floors two through five are office areas for various departments, including Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources. The sixth floor is the conference center and executive team offices, and the seventh floor is the data monitoring center, which can track the operations of global stores in real-time."
Greg deliberately slowed his pace while walking, staying beside Lei Jun, occasionally turning back to observe her reaction. At important areas, he would stop to explain in detail, afraid that Lei Jun might not understand something.
Lei Jun walked while observing carefully...
Greg pointed to a screen and explained, "This monitoring center covers over ten thousand stores in 15 countries and regions globally. We can grasp the operational status of every store in real-time and adjust supply plans promptly."
Lei Jun nodded and asked, "What is the data accuracy rate? Can it connect directly with the Supply Chain system?"
Data is the core of Supply Chain optimization; only when data is accurate and linked in real-time can Supply Chain efficiency be improved and costs reduced.
Greg quickly replied, "The data accuracy rate is as high as 99.5%, and it can interface with the Supply Chain system, but there is a slight time delay. We are currently upgrading the system to achieve real-time synchronization."
Afterward, Greg took Lei Jun to tour core departments such as the Supply Chain Management Department, Finance Department, and Marketing Department.
At every department, Greg would grandly introduce Lei Jun's identity to the staff, his tone full of flattery, afraid that others wouldn't know how capable Lei Jun was.
In the Supply Chain Management Department, Greg stood in the center of the office area, clapped his hands to draw everyone's attention, and then announced loudly.
"Everyone, please pause your work for a moment. I want to introduce a very important person to you all. This is Ms. Lei Jun, the absolute controlling shareholder of Walmart, holding 69% of the company's shares!"
The staff members stopped what they were doing and looked at Lei Jun, their faces full of surprise.