386: Summon everyone again

Watching Su Qing's busy figure, Lei Ying's vigilant stance, and Lei Yue's serious expression as she organized documents, a thought suddenly occurred to Lei Jun... She possessed so much and controlled such a vast business empire, so why was she still unhappy?

Just then, a system notification suddenly sounded in her mind.

[Complete the ascent of Mount Tai. Reward: 5,000 godly tycoon coins.]

Hearing "5,000 godly tycoon coins," Lei Jun's heart didn't feel the slightest ripple.

To her current self, 5,000 godly tycoon coins were nothing at all... She just didn't understand why the system would issue such a task.

While she was still puzzled, the system's voice continued.

[Follow the footprints and state of mind of those who came before you, approach the head of the sacred mountains, climb a peak, and try to carve the scale of your own life into your heart.]

[Compared to rewards of gold and silver, letting go of the material desires and aimless thoughts that have been gradually sinking in lately is the echo truly worth receiving.]

These words were like a heavy hammer, striking hard against Lei Jun's heart.

She could no longer hold the bowl of white fungus soup steady. She set it gently on the table and closed her eyes, listening intently to the system's words as her mind churned.

She wasn't one for sentimentality, nor did she ever deliberately try to contemplate life's philosophies, but the system's words truly woke her up.

Perhaps calling it "enlightenment" was a bit too grand, but it certainly provided an answer to the doubts in her heart.

Lei Jun began to seriously review everything she had done during this period.

Since obtaining the system and gaining various magical abilities, along with assistants like Lei Ying and Lei Yue, her journey had been smooth sailing with almost no obstacles.

She had become addicted to the feeling of controlling and possessing everything—buying the most expensive luxury goods, meeting top-tier business tycoons, and enjoying everyone's awe and flattery.

But over time, she found that this happiness was fleeting and empty.

Winning seven hundred million USD didn't keep her happy for long; buying countless luxury items only provided a momentary spark of novelty; even controlling Walmart didn't bring her satisfaction... She had even begun to feel lost.

She possessed things others could never obtain in a lifetime, yet she had lost the simplest of joys. She was becoming increasingly bored and empty, sometimes even feeling like a puppet controlled by money, having lost her true self.

The system's words hit her right where it hurt.

Indeed, during this time, she had truly indulged in material desires, swept along by money and power. She had forgotten her original intentions and that life held more meaning than just wealth and influence.

She had been busy measuring the wealth and power she possessed, but she had never quieted her heart to measure the height of her own life or experience joy outside of money.

Lei Jun slowly opened her eyes. The confusion in them gradually dissipated, replaced by clarity and determination.

She thought that perhaps the system hadn't issued this task for those 5,000 godly tycoon coins, but to make her stop, quiet her mind, break free from the shackles of material desire, and find her true self.

Mount Tai, the head of the Five Sacred Mountains. The ancients often said, "Once you have climbed Mount Tai, the rest of the world looks small."

Countless ancients had climbed Mount Tai to express their feelings. Following in their footsteps might truly allow her to gain something, helping her escape the emptiness and confusion of late and find another meaning to life.

Having cleared her thoughts, Lei Jun's heart felt suddenly enlightened, and most of her previous fatigue and emptiness vanished.

She was no longer fixated on money and power, nor was she lost about her direction in life. What she wanted most right now was to climb Mount Tai, complete the task, and achieve a sense of self-redemption.

She took out her phone and began thinking about gathering a few people to climb Mount Tai together.

She first called Teacher Tony. As soon as the call connected, Tony's soft and feminine voice came through.

"Oh My God! My Muse, why are you calling me all of a sudden? Do you want a new look?"

Lei Jun smiled, her tone relaxed. "It's not for a makeover, Teacher Tony. I want to climb Mount Tai tomorrow and would like to invite you to come along."

Teacher Tony froze for a moment before screaming in excitement, his fingers elegantly forming an orchid gesture.

"Oh My God! Climbing Mount Tai? That's fantastic! The scenery there is beautiful; it will definitely give me a lot of artistic inspiration! My Muse, you understand me so well! I'm going, I'm definitely going!"

Lei Jun was his Muse. No matter what she asked him to do, he was willing, let alone going to a place as full of artistic atmosphere as Mount Tai.

Moreover, following Lei Jun meant he could not only enjoy the beautiful scenery but also gain her approval. Perhaps he could even design a Mount Tai-themed look for her; it was like killing several birds with one stone.

"Alright, then get ready. We'll set off first thing tomorrow morning."

Lei Jun said with a smile. After hanging up, she called Qin Yu.

As soon as the call was picked up, Qin Yu's respectful voice came through: "Sister Lei, were you looking for me? What are your orders?"

Lei Jun: "Qin Yu, I'm going to climb Mount Tai tomorrow. Accompany me."

Qin Yu immediately replied: "Sure thing, Sister Lei! No problem! I'll arrange the itinerary right now—booking tickets, finding a hotel—to make sure everything is handled perfectly!"

Sister Lei had actually taken the initiative to ask him to accompany her on a climb. He had to perform well and make the arrangements flawless.

After hanging up on Qin Yu, Lei Jun called Zhao Ya.

Zhao Ya was working overtime at Ali Group's Security Center, checking for security risks across the national branches. Seeing Lei Jun's call, she immediately put down her work and answered respectfully: "President Lei, you were looking for me?"

"Zhao Ya, you don't have to work tomorrow. Accompany me to climb Mount Tai." Lei Jun's tone softened. She knew Zhao Ya had been working hard, so she wanted to take this chance to let her relax.

Zhao Ya was stunned for a moment, then a flash of surprise and gratitude appeared in her eyes. "Thank you, President Lei! I'll finish up my work immediately and accompany you on time tomorrow!"

In Zhao Ya's heart, Lei Jun was her benefactor and her patron. Without Lei Jun, she wouldn't have everything she had today.

As long as Lei Jun needed her, she would immediately drop whatever she was doing to be by her side.

Besides, climbing Mount Tai would allow her to relax and be near President Lei—it was exactly what she wanted.

Finally, Lei Jun called Lin Xiaoya.

Lin Xiaoya was in her dorm. Seeing Lei Jun's call, she excitedly picked up: "Sister Lei! Why are you calling me? Did you miss me?"

"Xiaoya, I'm going to climb Mount Tai tomorrow and I'm taking you with me. Do you want to go?" Lei Jun asked with a smile.

Lin Xiaoya immediately screamed: "I want to go! I want to go! Of course I'm going! Sister Lei, you're the best! I've wanted to go to Mount Tai for a long time, but I had no one to go with!"

She hurriedly added: "Sister Lei, I'll pack my things right now and come find you tomorrow morning!"