39: Lei family

Lin Wei was even more entranced, her eyes fixed on Lei Jun without blinking.

My God!

Jun Jun actually sings so beautifully!

She felt like she was getting goosebumps.

Even though it was a funny song, she felt a bit like crying because Lei Jun's voice was so infectious; that purity and ethereality struck her heart directly.

She felt this was the most wonderful song she had ever heard.

The other five people were similarly plunged into a state of immense shock.

This sounds way too good!

My ears are getting pregnant!

She's beautiful, rich, and sings so well! Which window did God actually close for her?

Their admiration for Lei Jun instantly reached its peak.

The two Second-Generation Rich guys had originally been more focused on admiring Lei Jun's appearance and temperament, but now they were completely won over by her singing.

They exchanged a look, both seeing disbelief in the other's eyes.

This voice... it's truly the music industry's loss if she doesn't become a singer!

As the song ended, a brief silence fell over the private room, followed by an explosion of applause and cheers ten times more enthusiastic than before!

"That was amazing, Lei Jun!"

"A heavenly voice! One more!"

"I've become a fan. Jun Jun, you're the true hidden king!"

Lei Jun smiled faintly as she watched everyone's excited reactions.

Seeing her friends' sincere praise, a trace of faint joy welled up in her heart.

Over the next while, the atmosphere became even more heated.

Everyone drank quite a bit and let loose. It wasn't until the early morning hours that Lin Wei's birthday party came to a satisfying end.

Stepping out of the KTV, the night breeze blew and the alcohol rushed to their heads; everyone realized that driving was out of the question.

So, the group naturally decided to book rooms at a nearby hotel to rest.

The eight of them booked four rooms.

Lei Jun and Su Man shared a room.

Late into the night, Su Man was already asleep.

Lei Jun stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the dazzling night view of the Shanghai beneath her feet.

She reflected on the day's events.

Getting to know friends like Lin Wei and Su Man, who had different personalities but were warm and sincere, was very nice.

However, that car crash farce triggered by a low-class pick-up attempt caused her some annoyance.

The ones she met today were just two blustering fools.

But what if next time she encountered top-tier playboys with illustrious family backgrounds who didn't care about her small amount of wealth at all?

Or, even worse, desperate criminals with clear objectives who were willing to take risks?

Although Zhao Ya was capable, she was primarily responsible for the building's affairs and couldn't provide close protection at all times.

It seemed she had to find a reliable and highly skilled personal Bodyguard.

Thinking of this, she remembered the system still had one unused lucky draw triggered by her spending.

Now was the perfect time.

With a thought, the pointer began to spin rapidly, passing over various areas representing different rewards. Finally, the speed slowed down, and it came to a steady stop on a crest icon.

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a special reward: Ancestral Recognition.]

[Ancestral Recognition bonus reward: A top-floor duplex luxury mansion in Shanghai's Tomson Riviera, with an area of 1,280 square meters and 6 attached parking spaces.]

Lei Jun immediately looked up information on this famous real estate development.

A top-tier luxury residence on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, overlooking the entire Lujiazui financial district, it had always been a symbol of top-tier wealth.

The system had actually given the top-floor duplex as a bonus reward.

When she saw the price of 250,000 per square meter, she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

The bonus reward alone was worth hundreds of millions, which made her intensely curious about "Ancestral Recognition."

Lei Jun clicked on the system interface, and the detailed information about "Ancestral Recognition" slowly unfolded.

First, an ancient family crest appeared on the screen.

A golden dragon pattern entwined a shield, and in the center of the shield was carved the character "Lei."

Immediately following, lines of text appeared.

"The target for Ancestral Recognition is a top-tier family of the Dragon Kingdom, the Lei Clan."

"The family originated in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, initially starting in water transport. In the mid-Qing, they pivoted to the salt industry and draft banks. During the Republican era, they ventured into industry, and after the founding of the New Dragon Kingdom, they gradually moved into finance, technology, and energy."

"As of 2025, the Lei Clan has developed into a world-class commercial giant, with subsidiary holdings covering banking, chip manufacturing, new energy, aerospace, and many other fields."

"Total assets exceed 30 trillion RMB, with financial power capable of directly influencing the economic direction of Southeast Asia and some European countries."

Lei Jun's pupils constricted slightly as she continued to look down.

Even more startling information followed.

"The Lei Clan's influence has penetrated the leadership of multiple countries, with core connections in the political and business circles of various nations."

"Family members include both chairmen of listed companies and high-ranking officials who have served in international organizations."

"Once the host completes Ancestral Recognition and is formally recorded in the Lei Clan genealogy, they will automatically obtain the status of a Lei Clan member and can call upon partial family resources, including top-tier global medical resources, private security teams, and high-end networking."

"The Lei Clan provides an annual benefit for each formal member, set at 500 million RMB, which can be spent freely without needing to report the purpose to the family."

In the system space, a gold-stamped Ancestral Recognition agreement floated quietly. As long as she signed her name, the system would automatically arrange a rationalized background for everything.

Lei Jun leaned against the floor-to-ceiling window, her thoughts churning.

She had never thought she would have a connection with such a top-tier family.

A mansion worth hundreds of millions, annual benefits of 500 million, and connections that reached the heavens—these temptations were enough to entice anyone.

This was the goal everyone dreamed of.

For her, it could be achieved just by signing a name.

But she quickly calmed down.

Her first thought was freedom.

She had long since grown accustomed to a life of doing as she pleased; from making friends to planning her itinerary, every step should be under her own control.

Since the Lei Clan had such massive power, they must have strict rules.

What if, after recognizing her ancestors, the family required her to follow their arrangements?

For example, participating in a business marriage, entering a family business to work, or even giving up her current lifestyle—wouldn't all the freedom she currently possessed go down the drain?

She remembered the scene of being watched at the pool today, and the annoyance of being provoked by those two playboys.

If she became a member of the Lei Clan, perhaps similar troubles would decrease, but what followed might be even more involuntary constraints.

For instance, she might need to attend various family banquets and exchange pleasantries with people she didn't like.

She might need to invest in specific fields according to the family's wishes, no longer able to spend based on her interests.

Even making friends might require family vetting; pure friendships like those with Lin Wei and Su Man would likely be hard to find again.

More importantly, she already had the tycoon system.

The system could provide her with a continuous stream of wealth, allowing her to easily buy supercars worth tens of millions and mansions worth hundreds of millions without relying on anyone.

The system's existence gave her the confidence to create her own world rather than living under someone else's roof.

As she was now, she was a prestigious family herself; why join another massive clan and be restricted by its rules?

To her current self, the Lei Clan's 500 million annual benefit was just a bit more pocket money, far from enough to make her give up her freedom.

Lei Jun took a deep breath and closed the system interface.

She had already made her decision.

The temptation brought by Ancestral Recognition was indeed huge, but compared to the freedom she cherished, it wasn't worth mentioning at all.

She liked her current life.

Perhaps one day in the future she would change her mind, but not now.

She archived the Ancestral Recognition confirmation document for the time being.

Her life should be written by herself, not bound by the fate of a family.

Returning to the bedside, Su Man was sleeping soundly with a faint smile on her lips, clearly still savoring the joy of the birthday party.

Lei Jun gently pulled the curtains shut and lay down on her bed. She stopped thinking about the Ancestral Recognition and instead began planning tomorrow's itinerary.

Thinking and thinking, she soon entered dreamland.