383: Wang Xing's invitation

In the evening, Lei Jun and her group returned to the hotel, packed their luggage, and prepared to return home the next day.

Su Ya hugged the Hermès bag she had bought during the day and said excitedly, "This trip to Las Vegas was just too perfect. Not only did we have fun, but we also bought so many good things. It's truly unforgettable!"

Su Qing said with a smile, "Yes, and we met many important people and learned a lot. Following Miss Lei Jun, one really gets to see a different world."

Lei Ying said, "Miss, after returning home, I will immediately arrange security work to ensure your safety."

In her heart, she always put Lei Jun's safety first, and whether abroad or at home, she didn't dare to relax in the slightest.

Lei Jun smiled, "Alright, thank you for your hard work. Everyone should get some rest early; we have to wake up early for the airport tomorrow."

...The final night in Las Vegas was spent in relaxation and contentment. Early the next morning, just as the sunlight dispersed the night, Greg Penner had already arrived punctually at the hotel lobby where Lei Jun was staying, accompanied by several senior assistants from Walmart and security personnel.

His attitude was even more respectful than before.

This was not just because Lei Jun was the company's largest shareholder, but also because, through the Supplier Summit, he had personally witnessed the astonishing aura and tactics displayed by this young female shareholder, and he knew her weight.

Personally seeing her off was the proper etiquette, as well as an opportunity to deepen their connection.

"Miss Lei Jun, I wish you a pleasant journey home," Greg said with a smile.

Lei Jun nodded. "This summit was very successful. For subsequent specific matters, maintain communication via email."

She was concise, but her attitude was calm.

Maintaining a good and professional relationship with Greg was beneficial for the company's smooth transition and future development.

The motorcade drove toward the airport.

The plane took off smoothly and passed through the clouds.

Lei Jun looked down at the ground... This trip to the United States could be considered a success.

She had successfully made her appearance before Walmart's suppliers and unexpectedly obtained seven hundred million US dollars in liquid funds.

After a long flight, the plane landed at the Dragon Country's Magic City International Airport. Stepping onto the soil of her motherland, a sense of familiarity and peace of mind arose spontaneously.

The motorcade Lei Ying had arranged in advance was already waiting, and the group took the cars back to Lei Jun's residence.

Not long after they settled in, Lei Jun's phone rang.

She picked up the phone; it was a call from Lei Jun, acting as a middleman, stating that Wang Xing, the chairman of Ugly Group, hoped to have a meeting with her.

After listening, Lei Jun's eyebrows twitched slightly.

Wang Xing?

Ugly Group was a giant in the domestic local life services, with a very wide coverage of businesses such as food delivery, in-store services, and hotel travel. Its market value was huge, making it one of the leading enterprises in the internet field.

As the founder and chairman, for Wang Xing to want to see her so urgently at this point in time through a middleman like Lei Jun... she quickly analyzed several possibilities in her mind.

First, seeking cooperation?

Second, financing or strategic investment?

But Ugly Group's own cash flow shouldn't be bad; it didn't seem like they were in urgent need of large-scale financing.

Third, and also the most likely one—testing and prevention.

She had been making frequent moves recently, becoming a major shareholder in four companies with trillion-dollar market caps.

This image of someone appearing out of nowhere with unclear objectives was very likely to make the leaders of other large domestic companies feel uneasy.

Especially for Ugly Group, which had a long business chain involving the integration of online and offline services, they might worry that her next acquisition or short-selling target would be them.

Wang Xing wanted to meet, mostly to test the waters and figure out her intentions.

Having understood this point, a playful smile appeared at the corner of Lei Jun's mouth.

A bit interesting.

It would be good to go and see this influential figure in the Chinese internet field and personally feel the other party's style and intentions.

She replied to Lei Jun, indicating she accepted the invitation and could head to the Imperial Capital in the near future... On the other side, in the Imperial Capital, inside the top-floor office of the Ugly Group headquarters building.

Wang Xing put down the phone and rubbed his brow, his expression not relaxed.

He had just finished the call with Lei Jun and confirmed the meeting arrangements.

He and Lei Jun had a good personal relationship, and this time Lei Jun was doing him a favor by helping to set up this connection.

"Lei Jun... what exactly is her background?" Wang Xing murmured to himself, his fingers unconsciously tapping the desk.

The screen displayed the extremely limited public information about Lei Jun that his secretary had compiled, as well as some unconfirmed rumors.

There was too little information, and her background was a mystery, but her energy and capital were terrifyingly high.

Quietly becoming the single largest shareholder of multiple international giants—what kind of enormous funds and secret operations would that require?

Which family was behind her? Which state capital? Or was it some kind of brand new, unknown financial force?

He felt an unprecedented pressure.

Ugly Group's plate was very large now, but it also faced multiple challenges such as slowing growth, fierce competition, and regulation.

The sudden emergence of such an outsider with heavy funds and unpredictable actions was like a meteorite with an unknown trajectory; no one knew where it would hit.

If Lei Jun was interested in the local life services field, with her financial strength and the resources she might possess, once she cut in—even if it was just strategically investing in some competitors or doing something herself—it could cause a huge impact on Ugly Group.

"I must meet her as soon as possible," Wang Xing made up his mind.

The primary purpose of this meeting was not to seek specific cooperation, but to establish a direct communication channel and figure out Lei Jun's intentions and boundaries.

At the very least, he had to let her understand that Ugly Group had no intention of actively provoking or threatening her, and he also hoped she wouldn't list Ugly Group as a target for the time being.

If they could establish a kind of tacit understanding of "non-aggression" or even "friendly communication," that would be even better.

At a minimum, they had to avoid misjudgments and conflicts caused by information asymmetry.

He immediately instructed his secretary to start preparing the highest-standard reception plan and notified the core management that an extremely important guest would be visiting soon... The next day, Lei Jun took Lei Ying and Lei Yue and flew her private jet to the Imperial Capital.

When Lei Jun and her group stepped into the spacious and bright lobby of the Ugly Group headquarters, which was filled with the atmosphere of an internet company, they immediately attracted the gaze of countless employees.

"Wow, who is that pink-haired lady? A celebrity? She's way too beautiful!"

"Her temperament is so special, both beautiful and cold; she doesn't feel like an ordinary person."

"The woman in the suit behind her has such a strong aura; she feels like a Bodyguard?"

"Wait... pink hair... the one in the news recently..."

"Could it be that... Lei Jun? The major shareholder of four trillion-dollar companies!"

"My god! Is it really her? What is she doing at our company?"

"Could she be here for an inspection... or an acquisition?"

"Don't talk nonsense! Our Ugly Group is so big..."

"But she's already a major shareholder in several trillion-dollar companies. Acquiring another one isn't impossible..."

"It's over, I'm a bit panicked. Is the world about to change?"