Counterattack starts with controlling probability

One sunny afternoon, Li Hao was sitting in the UCB library working on his doctoral thesis when his cell phone screen suddenly lit up.

It was a message from someone familiar.

Wang Qiang:

"Dr. Li, Zhang Feng and I are going to your place next week to attend an academic forum. Do you have time to meet?"

Li Hao looked at the message and couldn't help laughing.

Wang Qiang, the senior whom he met at the AI ​​Forum in Qiandu Building, Haidian District, northern Beijing, later became his career mentor, partner, and guide on his new career path.

Zhang Feng, who was his passenger at that time, was taken to the forum by Li Hao when he stepped on the accelerator while driving an online taxi.

As a result, the three of them "collided" and produced a lot of wonderful sparks.

He quickly replied:

"Seniors, welcome back to my alma mater, Berkeley! I'll show you the beautiful scenery here and talk about our recent progress."

On the day of the forum, Li Hao stood at the entrance of the venue early to greet Wang Qiang and Zhang Feng.

Wang Qiang was dressed simply and elegantly as always, and still had the calm look of someone who saw through the capital market.

Zhang Feng seemed more composed. Although he no longer had the fearless spirit of a newborn calf, one could tell at a glance that he had accumulated more wisdom over the years.

"Li Hao, I didn't expect you to have changed so much in the past few years." Wang Qiang patted Li Hao on the shoulder. "Do you remember when you drove a flashy car to pick up Zhang Feng for the forum, but you ended up sitting in the audience uninvited and dared to ask questions directly?"

Zhang Feng smiled and continued, "Yes, if it weren't for some coincidences that day and his ability to show off, we probably wouldn't have met again. Looking back now, that day really changed the fate of the three of us."

Li Hao scratched his head and laughed, "Actually, I just stumbled upon it that day. I had this idea in my head that I should go and have a look, maybe I'd find something. And then everyone knew about it, and then they came up with New Star Investment."

"Then you're really lucky." Wang Qiang raised an eyebrow, but didn't ask any further questions. "Anyway, that forum really became a turning point."

"Remember? You stole the show at that forum." Zhang Feng smiled and shook his head. "Several top professors were on stage discussing the impact of AI on the financial market, and you, sitting in the audience, raised your hand and questioned it, saying that the current black box problem couldn't be applied to actual investment."

Li Hao shrugged. "That's just infuriating. Theory is good, but without practical support, it's all empty talk. I was just speaking frankly, and I didn't expect it would really hit a nerve."

"The key is that you stole my thunder." Zhang Feng shook his head helplessly. "At that forum, I was originally there to promote our company's newly developed AI system, but you stole most of the attention."

"If it weren't for my senior and Teacher Zhang introducing me to those investors, the idea of ​​New Star Investment might not have been successful." Li Hao said with a smile.

"Whether you succeed or not depends on you." Wang Qiang waved his hand. "I just built a bridge. Your subsequent development is entirely your own achievement."

While chatting, a few people walked into the Berkeley campus.

In Professor Hall's laboratory, the walls are covered with research results on the integration of AI algorithms and financial markets.

Standing in front of a complex AI model diagram, Wang Qiang exclaimed, "Li Hao, you've truly impressed me. I used to think you were a practical person, but I didn't expect you'd be so adept at academics now."

Zhang Feng added with a smile, "This place is truly unique. Such cutting-edge research is rare in China."

Li Hao took a sip of coffee and smiled faintly: "Senior, Teacher Zhang, actually, what I learned here is what I want to take back home. No matter how good the theory is, it is meaningless if it cannot be put into practice."

"It's a good thing that it's been implemented, but don't be too hasty." Wang Qiang patted him on the shoulder. "The capital market has its own rhythm. What's supposed to happen will happen."

"Yeah, didn't we also come this far step by step in Haidian back then?" Zhang Feng echoed. "Looking back now, our chance encounter at the Qiandu Forum that day really seemed like fate."

The three of them sat on the lawn of the campus, talking about their experiences of the past and their plans for the future.

"Seriously, Li Hao, what are your plans next?" Wang Qiang asked.

Li Hao thought for a moment and said, "I still have at least two more years of PhD work to do. I hope to integrate the research results here to completely upgrade the technical architecture of New Star Investment. At the same time, I also want to explore more cooperation opportunities both domestically and internationally."

Zhang Feng nodded. "You're on the right track. In the future capital market, data and technology will be the most powerful trump cards."

"But don't work too hard, kid," Wang Qiang said with a smile. "We all want to see New Star Investment truly grow into a leading global investment bank, but we also want to see you find your own rhythm and not put too much pressure on yourself."

Li Hao smiled and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. This journey has just begun. I won't rush, nor will I stop."

Just as Li Hao was about to see Wang Qiang and Zhang Feng off and prepare to go back, he saw Liu Xia walking towards him from a distance holding a stack of books.

She was wearing a light blue dress, and the sunlight shone on her, making her look particularly bright.

"Brother Hao! What a coincidence?" Liu Xia raised her hand and greeted him.

"What a coincidence! I'm waiting for someone here." Li Hao walked forward and smiled. "It's just right. Come with me to meet two old friends. They want to meet you."

Liu Xia raised her eyebrows and smiled. "Two old friends? Are you here to inspect your investment project?"

"It's not investment, it's academic." Li Hao shook his head helplessly. "Senior Wang Qiang and Professor Zhang Feng have a deep connection with me. You'll understand when you meet them."

A few minutes later, Wang Qiang and Zhang Feng were standing outside the laboratory looking at the scenery, and they saw Li Hao leading Liu Xia towards them from a distance.

Let me introduce you, this is Liu Xia, who, like me, is studying at UCB. She has an MBA, and I have a PhD. "Li Hao said with a smile.

"Hello, Mr. Wang, hello, Teacher Zhang." Liu Xia nodded slightly and introduced herself gracefully.

"Good, good, good! Miss Liu, the daughter of Feiyue Media, is indeed as outstanding as the legend says." Wang Qiang looked her up and down and smiled meaningfully.

Zhang Feng was a little confused. "So this is Liu Xia? Why didn't you introduce her earlier? I thought you were only surrounded by data processing machines and cold code."

Liu Xia burst out laughing. "Teacher Zhang, you're joking. Brother Hao doesn't really have many machines around him, but he doesn't have many people around him either. I should be considered one of his few 'living friends.'"

"Oh? 'Living friends'?" Wang Qiang narrowed his eyes, a hint of ridicule in his tone. "Since you are 'living friends', isn't it a bit unreasonable that you are still just ordinary friends now?"

Li Hao was stunned for a moment, his eyes a little evasive: "Don't talk nonsense, it's really just an ordinary friendship and alumni relationship."

Wang Qiang shook his head upon hearing this. "That's not normal! You two go to school, study, and discuss things together every day. What better opportunity could there be for you to spend time together? How come you haven't developed into a boyfriend and girlfriend relationship? Li Hao, aren't you just letting yourself down?"

Hearing Wang Qiang's words, Liu Xia didn't feel embarrassed at all. Instead, she smiled slightly, looked up at Li Hao, and said lightly, "Actually, what Brother Qiang said is not wrong. If Li Hao is willing, I have no reason to refuse."

In one sentence, Li Hao, who had just been pretending to be calm, was caught off guard.

The blush on his face immediately spread, and his tone was panicked: "Xiaoxia! What you said..."

"Where did I say that?" Liu Xia smiled more calmly. "Professor Wang said so already. I was just expressing my opinion."

Wang Qiang laughed heartily and patted Li Hao on the shoulder, saying, "Li Hao, I see the girl is so generous. If you keep hesitating, I'll really be mad on her behalf!"

Zhang Feng couldn't help but add, "Li Hao, you were just talking about being a top academic, but now you're blushing when someone says that to you. Your emotional intelligence is really a problem."

"That's enough!" Li Hao was a little amused and quickly changed the subject, "Xiaoxia, didn't you say you were going to the library to review? Don't delay me."

Liu Xia was not in a hurry. She winked at Wang Qiang and Zhang Feng and said, "Brother Qiang, Brother Feng, you two can teach him slowly. I'm going to the library now. See you later."

After saying that, Liu Xia turned and left, leaving Li Hao standing there with a helpless look on his face, continuing to be "educated" by the two "elders".

After Liu Xia left, Wang Qiang's smile widened. "Li Hao, let me teach you another lesson. These days, academics and relationships can't be put off. Do you understand?"

"Brother Qiang, thank you so much." Li Hao sighed, "Can we talk about something serious?"

"Okay." Zhang Feng said seriously, "The important thing is to seize the opportunity and don't make Liu Xia wait too long."

Li Hao was completely defeated. He covered his forehead and sighed, "Please stop teasing me, both of you. I sincerely beg you to let me go."

The three of them laughed together, the campus sunshine shone on them, and time seemed to have returned to the ease and joy when they first met at the Haidian Forum.

Liu Xia walked slowly along the path leading to the library.

The sunlight shone through the leaves onto her shoulders, but she didn't pay any attention to it.

The scene where Wang Zhong had just criticized Li Hao kept resurfacing in his mind, as well as the words he had casually said: "If Li Hao is willing, I have no reason to refuse."

"Am I being too direct?" she muttered to herself, her cheeks flushing slightly, but she quickly smiled. "But what's there to hide?"

These days, she and Li Hao are almost inseparable.

We attend classes together, discuss academics together, and sometimes even talk on the phone late at night about the latest developments in the capital market.

She knew clearly that her feelings for Li Hao had long gone beyond the scope of ordinary friends.

She admired Li Hao's talent and his calmness and decisiveness, but more importantly, his concentration and sense of responsibility made her feel safe every time she encountered difficulties.

"He must be feeling conflicted again." Liu Xia raised her head, a smile playing on her lips. "But he's actually quite cute when he's so flustered."

She was not in a hurry for Li Hao to express his opinion.

For her, the current way of getting along is already very good.

She enjoys this kind of tacit understanding, and is happy to watch Li Hao move forward step by step in his career and academics.

"I like this rhythm." She whispered to herself, "But, Brother Hao, please don't make me wait too long."