During the August 19th episode of "Luo Yonghao's Crossroads", Li Xiang, the founder of Li Auto, hailed Lei Jun as yet another automotive entrepreneur embodying the "super product manager" ethos. Li Xiang revealed that Lei Jun had engaged in a thorough two-hour discussion with him, seeking his counsel prior to publicly announcing his foray into the automotive industry. Li Xiang advised Lei Jun to personally invest in the project rather than seeking a proxy. Despite the competition between Li Auto and Xiaomi in the realm of smart electric vehicles, both parties maintain a cordial and healthy rapport. Currently, Xiaomi's YU7 and Li Auto's i8 are in direct competition, yet Li Xiang and Lei Jun continue to hold mutual respect and recognition for each other.