Counterattack starts with controlling probability

The weather in the United States has always been pleasant, but Li Hao suddenly felt unwell.

This is the body's way of protesting against his high-intensity exercise and sounding the alarm.

Several weeks of high-intensity trading and late-night strategy discussions eventually wore down his physical strength.

One night, he returned to the dormitory exhausted, feeling dizzy and his throat as dry as if it had been rubbed by sandpaper.

"Ah, it seems that staying up late to work is not good... I might have a cold." He muttered softly, touched his forehead casually, and found that it was much hotter than usual.

He struggled to climb onto the bed, thinking he would just rest for a while.

However, when I woke up the next morning, my symptoms had not improved but had become even worse.

He had a high fever and felt so weak that he even had difficulty standing up.

Just when Li Hao was feeling dizzy, Liu Xia called.

"Li Hao, what time does today's meeting start?" Liu Xia asked on the other end of the phone.

"I'm not opening it anymore. I..." Li Hao's voice was as hoarse as a broken gong. Before he finished speaking, Liu Xia immediately realized that something was wrong.

"What's wrong with you? Your voice doesn't sound right."

"It's okay... maybe I have a cold..." Li Hao replied weakly.

"Cold? You sound very ill. I'll be there right away!" Liu Xia hung up the phone without hesitation.

Half an hour later, Liu Xia appeared at Li Hao's door carrying a large bag of medicine and food.

As soon as she entered the room, she saw Li Hao curled up on the sofa with a pale face, and her brows frowned instantly.

"You mean 'it's okay' like that? If I hadn't called, were you going to just stay like that?" Liu Xia couldn't help but complain as she helped him lie down.

Li Hao gave a wry smile and said, "It's just a fever. I'll be fine after a short rest."

"Fever?" Liu Xia touched his forehead, her expression becoming even uglier. "You call this a fever? You're practically on fire!"

Liu Xia quickly took out some antipyretic medicine and warm water and fed them to Li Hao.

Then she took a wet towel and put it on his forehead, while taking care of him, she was busy in the kitchen.

"Have you used your medical insurance in the United States? Do you need to go to the hospital?" Liu Xia asked while busying herself.

"I did buy it, but there's no need to go to the hospital for such a small matter." Li Hao's voice was weak, even with a hint of a smile, "Besides, we're unfamiliar with the place, so it would be troublesome."

"Come on." Liu Xia rolled her eyes at him. "You're still trying to be strong even when you're sick. If I hadn't come over, were you going to just lie there?"

Li Hao shrugged and forced a smile: "With you here, the disease can be cured by half."

"Stop talking nonsense." Liu Xia complained, but her hands were extremely careful.

She cooked a pot of light chicken soup and brought it to Li Hao.

"Drink it and replenish your nutrition."

Li Hao took the bowl, took a sip, and felt a warm sensation in his throat.

He looked at the busy Liu Xia and felt a little emotional: "Liu Xia, if you go to study medicine, you might become a very good doctor."

Liu Xia sat down on the sofa and handed him a tissue. "Don't try to change the subject. Just rest quietly from now on. Don't think about getting involved in the capital market anymore."

Under Liu Xia's "supervision", Li Hao's schedule was completely paralyzed.

Every day he could do almost nothing except taking medicine, drinking soup and sleeping.

As a result, Xinxing Zhitou’s capital plan was temporarily shelved, and the team had to suspend some operations.

Xu Lei asked with concern during the video conference: "Li Hao, I heard you were sick? How about we take care of it first?"

Li Hao leaned back on the bed, trying to muster up some energy. "Don't worry for now. Let's observe the market for a while. I'll talk to you after I recover."

Ji Shuqiang also jokingly said on the other side of the screen: "Mr. Li, you really have caused a 'high fever pause' in the capital market this time."

"Just make fun of me." Li Hao smiled helplessly and then added, "Ji Shuqiang, during this period, you should optimize the technology and deduce the cross-market linkage model I mentioned earlier a few more times."

"I understand!" Ji Shuqiang nodded solemnly.

As the days passed, Li Hao's condition gradually improved.

Every time he opened his eyes, he could always see Liu Xia busy at work.

Sometimes she sat aside and read, sometimes she lowered her head to handle her own affairs, but she always stayed by his side.

"Liu Xia," Li Hao finally couldn't help asking one night, "Don't you have to attend classes and take care of your own business? It won't delay you if you stay with me every day?"

Liu Xia looked up at him and smiled faintly: "You are so sick, how can I concentrate on doing other things?"

Li Hao felt warm in his heart, but he teased: "If I'm sick for a few more days, will you move in directly to take care of me?"

"You dare to try?" Liu Xia raised her eyebrows. "Next time, if you don't take care of your body like this, I'll show you how I'll deal with you."

Li Hao looked at her, smiled, and said nothing more.

The ward was quiet, but there was a touch of warmth that made people feel at ease.

Time flies and it is the end of the semester. Liu Xia's course pressure suddenly increases, and several key final exams are approaching.

Her courses include traditional written exams, but several also require submission of short essays, which makes her overwhelmed.

"Oh no, there's not enough time!" Liu Xia sat at the desk in Li Hao's dormitory, holding a thick textbook in her hand, her forehead covered in cold sweat.

The desk was piled high with her notes and materials, obvious signs of her staying up all night reviewing.

Li Hao leaned on the sofa. Although he had not fully recovered, his complexion had improved a lot.

He looked at Liu Xia's anxious expression and shook his head helplessly: "Liu Xia, you can't keep going like this. The more anxious you are, the harder it is to remember things. You are not as good as me in this aspect. I put all my efforts into daily life."

Liu Xia turned to look at him, nearly exploding with anxiety. "You're talking like that! My exams and my thesis are all stuck at the same time, so I'm completely out of time!"

"Don't worry," Li Hao sat up straight, trying to look more alert. "Tell me, which ones are the most urgent? I'll help you sort them out."

When Liu Xia heard his words, she was stunned for a moment, but then she slammed the textbook on the table: "International Market Analysis, Strategic Management, Financial Statement Interpretation—"

"These three subjects are exams. The most difficult one is strategic management, which is full of open-ended questions. The other two are essays, one on supply chain optimization and the other on market pricing strategy."

After listening to this, Li Hao nodded gently: "Okay, in this case, let's solve it separately. Don't panic, I'm here for you."

"First, let's get the exam content sorted out, then we'll tackle the essay. Strategic management questions are quite open-ended, but that also means there's a lot of room for creativity. Let me help you identify the key points first."

"The key points? Well, this UCB feels different from the ones in China. Everywhere I look, there are key points. How can I do this?" Liu Xia looked at him doubtfully.

Li Hao raised his lips, revealing a familiar confidence. "The exam is designed by humans, and all questions have a logical basis. As long as you grasp the teacher's train of thought, it won't be difficult to cope. Here, give me your handouts."

In the next few days, Li Hao, despite his illness, forced himself to stay strong and review with Liu Xia.

He quickly compiled a concise review list based on the course syllabus and handouts.

"Strategic management focuses on case analysis. You don't need to memorize every detail, but you should be familiar with a few core frameworks, such as SWOT analysis and the Five Forces Model," Li Hao said to Liu Xia, pointing to his notes. "On the exam, as long as you develop your arguments based on this framework, you'll get a good score."

"International market analysis is relatively simple, usually testing the practical application of theory. Pay attention to classic theories such as absolute advantage and comparative advantage. Questions are usually combined with case studies, and the emphasis is on clear thinking."

Liu Xia listened to his analysis and felt that her thoughts gradually became clearer.

"Great job, Li Hao. You're amazing, or how should I put it? As expected of you? These things look simple, but why didn't I think of them?"

Li Hao smiled slightly: "When reviewing, the most fearful thing is disorganization. Grasping the logic is the key."

After the review, Liu Xia's thesis problem came up again.

"Supply chain optimization and market pricing strategy—how do I write these two papers?" Liu Xia sighed irritably. "I don't even know how to start."

"Supply chain optimization is easy to write about," Li Hao said, flipping through her materials and pointing to a case study. "You can use this case study as a starting point to discuss optimization solutions for redundant links in the supply chain. For example, using AI technology to improve inventory management efficiency, or using data analysis to predict potential risks in the supply chain."

Liu Xia's eyes widened. "That sounds impressive, but I can't write about this kind of technical stuff."

"You don't need to fully understand the technology; you just need to articulate the optimization logic," Li Hao said as he took a pen and paper. "For example, start by writing the problem: cost waste caused by redundant processes. Then, formulate a hypothesis: how would costs be reduced if AI and data analysis were used? Finally, support your conclusion with theory."

Liu Xia looked at his draft, her eyes gradually lighting up: "I think I really have some clue!"

"As for market pricing strategies," Li Hao continued, "you can consider the market differences between Daxia and the United States and explore the applicability of two pricing models. For example, what are the advantages and disadvantages of cost-based pricing and value-based pricing?"

Liu Xia nodded and quickly wrote down his thoughts: "With you here, writing a paper doesn't seem so scary anymore."

The few days of review time passed in a flash. With the help of Li Hao, Liu Xia gradually sorted out her ideas for all the exams and papers.

As she prepared, she sighed, "Li Hao, if it weren't for you, I would have collapsed this time."

"Come on, you are so good in normal times, how could you be defeated in the exam?" Li Hao teased with a smile.

"Okay, stop being stubborn. You are my lifeline now." Liu Xia rolled her eyes, but her tone was full of gratitude.

Li Hao looked at her busy figure and felt a little relieved.

Although I haven't fully recovered yet, it feels good to be able to help her when she needs it.