430: Chapter 430 You are the coolest person in the world

Lei Ying remained on alert, but she was also drawn to the beautiful scenery before her, occasionally glancing at the brilliant views. Standing at the mountain peak, she gazed out over the entire island, already planning the layout of the defense system in her mind—a monitoring station at the high point, a cordon on the beach, an identification system at the pier, and sensors throughout the rainforest... She wanted to turn this island into an impregnable fortress.

Lei Yue rarely set aside her work, taking out her phone to snap a few photos—for her, this was already a rare moment of relaxation. Standing by the freshwater lake and looking at the crystal-clear water, she thought to herself that she could build a library here in the future, where she could read while looking at the lake. She also wanted to build a study to house her legal classics.

Su Qing and Su Ya were much more excited. Su Qing took photos of the scenery, capturing every corner, saying she would go back and plan what could be done in the future—vegetables could be grown here, chickens raised there, a barbecue area built by the sea, and an observation deck on the mountain... She had already begun planning her future life.

Su Ya took selfies, leaving her mark at every scenic spot, saying she would post them to her moments to make her friends die of envy. She even wrote the three words "Yaoguang Island" on the beach and took a photo to commemorate it.

Lei Jun stood on that private beach with A Fu crouching beside her. As the sun set, the entire beach was dyed gold, and the sea surface shimmered. In the distance, the three small hills took on varying shades of green under the reflection of the setting sun, like three emeralds set in a golden frame.

Su Ya ran over holding her phone: "Miss, Miss! Let me take a photo of you! This lighting is perfect! Stand right there and don't move, I'll take the most beautiful one for you!"

Lei Jun nodded and stood on the beach, facing the sunset. The sea breeze blew her long pink hair, and the setting sun cast a golden halo over her. Her features appeared exceptionally exquisite in the light and shadow, like a goddess stepping out of a painting. A Fu also cooperated by sitting down, its tail wagging gently and its eyes looking warmly at the lens, its fur shimmering in the sunlight.

Su Ya took many photos in a row, each one as beautiful as a painting. She said excitedly, "Miss! You're so beautiful! This one can be a cover! That one can be a poster! I'm going to post them to my moments! To Weibo! To Douyin!"

Su Qing also took many photos—the freshwater lake was crystal clear, with wild rabbits by the shore looking curiously at the camera; a large tree in the rainforest was covered in unknown, colorful flowers; looking down from the mountain peak, the entire island was surrounded by the blue sea and lush greenery; a small boat was docked at the pier, with the endless Pacific Ocean in the distance; and then there was the beach at sunset, with golden light spilling over the white sand, heart-stoppingly beautiful.

Lei Jun took some photos herself and then opened her phone to send them to a group she had specifically created. The people in the group were: Tony, Qin Yu, Lin Xiaoya, Zhao Ya, as well as Lei Ying, Lei Yue, Su Qing, and Su Ya (even though they were right beside her).

The photos were sent one by one, accompanied by simple text: "Just bought an island and named it Yaoguang Island. Everyone can come for a vacation in the future."

The group was silent for three seconds, and then it instantly exploded.

Tony was the first to jump out, sending over a dozen messages in a row, all of which were screaming and amazed emojis:

"Oh My God!!!!!!!"

"Muse!!!!!! You bought an island?!!!"

"My god!!!!!! This beach!!!! This seawater!!!! This forest!!!! Is this heaven?!!!"

"I'm going!!!! I must go!!!! I'm going to hold an art exhibition on the island!!!! On the beach! In the rainforest! On the mountain peak!!"

"Muse, you are so great!!!! You are my goddess!!!!!! I'm going to kowtow to you!!!"

Immediately following, Lin Xiaoya's messages also flooded the screen:

"Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!"

"Jun Jun, you bought an island?!!!!!!!"

"Is this a real island?!!!!!! These photos are so beautiful I'm crying!!!!!"

"I'm going!!!! I'm going to livestream on the island!!!! It will definitely go viral!!!"

"Jun Jun, I love you!!!!!! You are the coolest person in the world!!!!!!!"

"I'm booking a flight right now!! No, Jun Jun, you have a private jet, take me, take me!!"

Qin Yu's messages were relatively restrained, but his excitement was still evident:

"Sister Lei is awesome!!! (voice cracking)"

"$290 million?!!! My god..."

"This island is so beautiful. Can we go there for vacation in the future?"

"Sister Lei, if my dad finds out you bought an island, he'll definitely lecture me again... saying I'm not working hard enough..."

Zhao Ya also rarely sent a few messages:

"Miss Lei Jun, congratulations! This island looks very safe; the surrounding waters are open, and there are no nearby hostile forces. If you need to establish a defense system, I can help plan it. I learned about this in the military."

"Of course, I'm just suggesting. Everything is subject to your arrangements."

Even Lei Yue, who usually didn't speak much in the group, was @-ed:

"Congratulations, Miss. The contract has been filed, and the property certificate is being processed."

(Attached was a photo of her and Lei Ying standing on the island—though their expressions were still calm, one could tell they were in a good mood, and there was even a hint of a smile at the corners of their mouths.)

Lei Ying sent a concise message:

"Security assessment complete. The island is suitable for long-term residence."

The group was as lively as a wet market, with messages flashing by rapidly, hitting 99+ every minute. Tony and Lin Xiaoya had already begun discussing what clothes to bring for their first visit, what activities to hold, and what photos to take. Qin Yu was asking about flight routes, what facilities were on the island, and what needed to be prepared. Zhao Ya was seriously considering the defense plan, the setting of sentry points, and emergency evacuation routes.

Looking at these messages, the smile on Lei Jun's face deepened.

However, the news of Lei Jun buying the island didn't just stay in that small group.

In her excitement, Lin Xiaoya posted several photos to her Weibo with the caption: "My goddess @Lei Jun just bought an island! Yaoguang Island! $290 million! So awesome!" She also attached several photos of Lei Jun on the island and scenic shots of the island, including that stunning photo under the sunset.

Tony also posted to his moments, with a nine-grid photo layout and the caption: "My Muse @Lei Jun has her own kingdom! Yaoguang Island, the next art sanctuary! I'm going to be the first to hold an exhibition!"

Although Qin Yu was restrained, he also posted a moment: "Sister Lei is awesome! Yaoguang Island, I have a place for vacation now! Looking forward to it!"

Zhao Ya didn't post on social media, but some of her colleagues in the Ali Security Management Department saw those photos and leaked them privately. Then it spread from ten to a hundred, and soon it was everywhere.

Then, things spiraled out of control!!!!