Counterattack starts with controlling probability

After experiencing the Baiyan Capital incident, Li Hao became more calm.

He learned how to hide his edge and also learned how to respond to changes calmly.

On this day, he was sorting out plans for the new quarter in his office in Beijing North.

The phone rang. It was Yi Feng calling.

"Xiao Li, are you busy?" Yi Feng's voice was as casual as ever, but it also contained some unusual meaning.

Li Hao casually flipped open a report and replied with a smile, "Not really busy. What do you want to talk to me about?"

"It's like this," Yi Feng lowered his voice, adding a bit of seriousness to his words, "President Zheng wants to meet you. He mentioned your name at 'Qingxin Yayuan' in Yishun District, at 7pm the day after tomorrow. This is a rare opportunity."

"President Zheng?" Li Hao raised his eyebrows slightly, and his expression instantly became serious.

Zheng Weigong, president of the Daxia Public Relations Association, is also one of the leaders in Daxia's real economy.

He has a strong influence on the coordination of various resources, and many entrepreneurs and institutions regard him as a bridge between capital and the real economy. His appearance was obviously not for small talk.

"Did he mention anything?" Li Hao asked, his tone still calm.

"He said it's related to your Noah Technology, but I don't know the specific details. You know, President Zheng doesn't meet people easily. Since he took the initiative to ask you out, it must be something big." Yi Feng replied.

Li Hao thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay, I will be there at 7 o'clock the day after tomorrow."

……

Li Hao arrived at Qingxin Yayuan in Yishun on time. Although this club is low-key in Beijing, it is widely favored by senior officials for its privacy and security.

Yi Feng was already waiting at the club entrance. He was dressed in a dark blue suit and had a serious expression that was unusual for him.

"The president has arrived and is waiting for you." Yi Feng said.

Li Hao nodded slightly and followed Yi Feng into the club.

The interior decoration is extremely classical and elegant, with a faint scent of sandalwood. Screens separate each meeting space, making it low-key yet grand.

When entering the box, Zheng Weigong was sitting in the main seat with a pot of steaming tea in front of him.

Seeing Li Hao, he slowly raised his head and smiled: "Mr. Li, welcome."

"President Zheng is so kind." Li Hao bowed slightly and then sat down.

Zheng Weigong studied Li Hao carefully for a moment and said with a smile, "I heard that Baiyan Capital suffered a great loss at your hands. It seems that you not only have a unique vision in technology, but you are also quite skilled in capital operations."

"President Zheng, you're too kind," Li Hao said modestly, but his eyes were clear. "It's just a minor incident, nothing to worry about."

Zheng Weigong shook his head slightly, took a sip of tea, and turned serious. "A small-time venture? Mr. Li, don't underestimate yourself. Companies like Noah Technology are no longer just stars in the capital market; they should inject more vitality into the real economy."

Li Hao was startled when he heard this and raised his eyebrows slightly: "What does President Zheng mean?"

"I invited you here today to discuss Noah's future plans," Zheng Weigong said in a calm yet authoritative tone. "Technology is the core of development, but the real economy is the foundation. I hope young entrepreneurs like you will explore investment opportunities in the real economy and help upgrade traditional industries."

Li Hao was silent for a moment, then nodded. "President Zheng is absolutely right. Noah is indeed considering expanding its cooperation in the physical sector, but it's still in the exploratory stage."

Zheng Weigong put down his teacup, his eyes sparkling. "Exploration is certainly important, but action is the key. I have a few directions here that might serve as a reference for you."

In the box, the atmosphere gradually became solemn.

Zheng Weigong casually pulled out a document and pushed it in front of Li Hao. "There are several physical enterprises here, all of which are industry benchmarks undergoing transformation. If they can be combined with Noah Technology, perhaps they can create a unique spark."

Li Hao flipped through the information and his eyes became sharp.

He knew that this was not a simple conversation, but a new layout.

Yi Feng smiled and added, "Li Hao, this shows Chairman Zheng's sincerity. The companies he favors must have a deep foundation."

Li Hao closed the file, a faint smile playing on his lips. "I will seriously consider President Zheng's suggestion. However, every step Noah takes must be steady, so a more detailed evaluation is needed."

"A careful assessment is the right thing to do," Zheng Weigong nodded. "But don't forget that opportunities are fleeting. I hope we'll see more action from Noah in the physical sector."

"I understand." Li Hao nodded, his eyes becoming more determined.

……

A few days later, at Noah Technology headquarters, Zheng Weigong's words were still echoing in Li Hao's mind.

"The real economy is the foundation." President Zheng's tone was calm, but unquestionable.

This sentence was like a heavy hammer, hitting Li Hao's mind. He knew in his heart that this was an opportunity and also a challenge.

When I opened the office door, Xu Lei and Liu Xia were already waiting in the conference room.

Several thick documents were spread out in the middle of the table, each page marked with information about the companies recommended by President Zheng.

"Li Hao, you're back just in time." Xu Lei raised his head and pointed at the information on the table. "We've done some preliminary research on these companies, and they do have great potential, just as Chairman Zheng said."

Li Hao sat down and picked up the top document and started to read it.

The information is detailed, covering the company background, business model, and industry data.

His eyes quickly scanned the key words, but his brows unconsciously frowned.

“We can easily get involved in companies that have overlaps, such as those involved in data processing and industrial algorithms.”

Liu Xia pointed at a few pages, her tone tinged with excitement. "Especially this company specializing in automated logistics. If it were to combine its business with Huanyu's, it could optimize our partners' supply chain systems and reduce operational costs."

Xu Lei nodded in agreement. "This company is indeed good. I checked their R&D team, and they have a lot of technical reserves that can be connected with Noah's intelligent model. But—" He paused and turned to another document. "Here's the problem."

What he pushed in front of Li Hao was a company that mainly engaged in agricultural technology.

The documents show that the company focuses on crop gene editing and smart planting technology, has achieved several heavyweight scientific research results in recent years, and has even become well-known in the international market.

"Agricultural technology?" Li Hao's brows furrowed even deeper. He looked up at Xu Lei and said, "This is completely out of sync with our current business."

"Yes," Xu Lei shrugged. "This type of business does have potential, but it's a completely unfamiliar field for us. We don't have a professional team or relevant experience, so rushing in would be too risky."

Liu Xia looked thoughtful. "Perhaps Chairman Zheng wants us to take further steps in diversification. After all, for businesses like this, once they break through bottlenecks, the rewards are exponential."

Li Hao did not respond immediately, but closed the document and fell into deep thought.

He has always paid attention to data and logic, and is accustomed to making decisions after thorough analysis.

But this time, Chairman Zheng's list put him in a dilemma.

There was a brief silence in the conference room.

"And this one," Liu Xia broke the silence, handing another document to Li Hao. "It's a company in the smart home industry. It has technological advantages and a sizeable market. It doesn't have many connections with Noah or Nova yet, but the future trend is clear."

"Smart home?" Li Hao repeated in a low voice, with a hint of hesitation in his voice.

Xu Lei frowned. "I checked. This company's financial situation is average. While their technology is impressive, their market share is very low. Furthermore, the smart home sector is already crowded with domestic and international giants, and the barriers to entry and competitive pressure are extremely high. Why did Chairman Zheng recommend this company?"

"Maybe they value their underlying technology," Liu Xia speculated. "From a strategic perspective, this company is indeed worth cultivating, but it's difficult to see results in the short term."

Li Hao rubbed his brows and glanced at the documents on the conference table.

The companies recommended by Zheng Weigong do have their own advantages, but they belong to completely different fields. Some of them have a high degree of overlap with Noah and Nova’s businesses, while others are completely different.

He looked at the documents in his hand, but his thoughts had already begun to drift further away.

……

"Li Hao, can you please express your opinion?" Xu Lei's voice brought Li Hao back to reality.

Li Hao slowly put down the document and said calmly, "Chairman Zheng's intention is very clear. He wants us to find new breakthroughs in the real economy and prove that Noah's capabilities are not limited to the field of technology."

"But the problem is that some of these industries are completely out of sync with us."

Xu Lei sighed, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

"For things like agricultural technology, what do we have? A professional team? Industry resources? We simply can't make up for these in a short period of time."

"That's the problem." Li Hao tapped the table lightly, his tone revealing a hint of deep thought.

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"Chairman Zheng hopes to see not only Noah's ability to expand, but also our ability to adapt. If we can't even withstand this little risk, how can we support a larger landscape in the future?"

Liu Xia looked at Li Hao and suddenly smiled: "Are you going to accept his advice?"

Li Hao didn't answer directly, but looked at Xu Lei: "Have we researched each of these companies?"

"We've done a basic survey," Xu Lei nodded. "But we still need a more detailed analysis, especially on those companies that aren't closely related to our business."

"Okay." Li Hao nodded, his tone firm. "Expand the scope of the research and analyze upstream and downstream companies in the same industry. Then, we will visit these companies in person and talk to their management."

"All of them?" Xu Lei was slightly surprised. "These companies are widely distributed. Visiting every one of them would be very time-consuming."

"This time, we must do it ourselves." Li Hao said in a deep voice, with a glint of determination in his eyes. "I don't want to miss the opportunity given by President Zheng, and I can't miss it."