Counterattack starts with controlling probability

One Friday evening, the UCB Business School's senior MBA networking cocktail party was being held in a luxurious banquet hall.

Liu Xia was wearing a simple but decent black dress, looking elegant and capable, and attracted a lot of attention as soon as she entered the door.

She was holding a glass of champagne and chatting casually with some classmates when she suddenly noticed a man with a strong aura and wearing a perfectly tailored suit walking towards her from a distance.

"Ms. Liu, nice to meet you. I'm Qin Lang." The other party smiled slightly, his tone revealing confidence and composure.

Liu Xia was slightly taken aback, then politely replied, "Hello, Mr. Qin."

"Just call me Brother Lang." Qin Lang smiled easily and handed over a gold-rimmed business card. "My family has some business, and we've also been a bit involved in the capital market. I've always heard that Miss Liu is very famous in the business school, and today I finally have the chance to meet her."

Liu Xia glanced at the business card and raised her brows slightly.

The words "Lang Group CEO" were particularly eye-catching, and she had heard of this name before.

The Long Group is a force that cannot be ignored in the U.S. capital market. It has been active in recent years and is particularly good at betting on emerging industries.

"You're too polite, Mr. Qin." Liu Xia smiled softly. "But I'm just an ordinary MBA student. I can't say I'm famous."

"Ms. Liu is too modest." Qin Lang looked at her with obvious interest in his eyes. "However, I appreciate your authenticity and modesty even more."

From that day on, Qin Lang seemed to have set his sights on Liu Xia. Sending her greetings via text messages every day became a must, and he would occasionally appear outside her classes or at the library entrance.

"Are you free to have lunch together at noon?" One day after class, Qin Lang stood outside the classroom and invited Liu Xia with a smile.

"Sorry, I have a group discussion this afternoon and may not have time." Liu Xia refused without a trace of flaws, but she was already feeling a little impatient.

"Ms. Liu, you don't have to be so polite to me." Qin Lang seemed undaunted. "Actually, I simply want to exchange investment experiences with you. After all, there aren't many students in the business school who are both good-looking and capable like you."

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Qin." Liu Xia smiled slightly, but her tone remained distant.

However, Qin Lang did not give up.

A few days later, he even took the opportunity of a cocktail party to publicly present Liu Xia with a carefully prepared gift - a diamond-encrusted pen.

"This pen is for Miss Liu. I hope you can write wonderful chapters in both your studies and career." Qin Lang said it generously and appropriately, but there was obvious aggression in his eyes.

Liu Xia didn't know whether to accept or not, so she just smiled awkwardly and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Qin. I will cherish it."

Qin Lang's goal was obviously not just to pursue Liu Xia. Soon, he began to show a "strong interest" in Li Hao.

"Ms. Liu, I heard you have a very talented friend named Li Hao, right?" Qin Lang mentioned it casually during a casual chat. "I'm very interested in his research. I wonder if there's a chance to meet him?"

Liu Xia frowned and asked warily, "How does Mr. Qin know him?"

"I'm still able to hear some of the news going on in the capital market," Qin Lang shrugged. "Li Hao's performance at New Star Investment is no longer a secret. His strategy is practically a work of art. I really want to learn from him."

Liu Xia was silent for a moment, already feeling something was amiss. Qin Lang's seemingly modest words always gave the impression of ulterior motives.

One night, Qin Lang deliberately took a detour and appeared at the restaurant where Liu Xia and Li Hao were having dinner together.

Seeing Qin Lang coming over, Liu Xia was stunned, then sighed secretly.

"Miss Liu, Brother Hao, what a coincidence?" Qin Lang greeted them with a look of surprise, as if they were old acquaintances. "I didn't expect you to be here too."

Li Hao raised his head and looked at Qin Lang, frowning slightly: "Who is this?"

"Qin Lang, CEO of Lang Group, just happened to be passing by today." Qin Lang offered his hand. "I've heard of Brother Hao's name for a long time. It's a great honor to meet him in person."

Li Hao didn't shake hands immediately. Instead, he looked at Liu Xia with a questioning look in his eyes: "Xiaoxia, who is this?"

"A classmate." Liu Xia said in a light tone, obviously not wanting to say more.

"Brother Hao, Xiaoxia usually speaks highly of you, saying that you are one of the people she admires most." Qin Lang said with a smile, "But I'm still more curious, how did you manage to combine academics and capital so perfectly?"

"Thanks to the support of my friends." Li Hao's voice became a little colder, and he had obviously noticed Qin Lang's intention.

The atmosphere of the meal was made quite awkward by Qin Lang's sudden appearance.

After dinner, Liu Xia couldn't help but complain to Li Hao: "Brother Hao, he's just haunting me."

Li Hao smiled and said, "Ignore him. It's obvious that he's coming for you, but his purpose may not be simple."

Liu Xia nodded, but felt a little complicated.

Qin Lang's pursuit made her feel pressured, but Li Hao's calm reaction gave her a sense of security.

UCB's International Capital Market Strategy Conference is an annual major event where elites from all walks of life gather to discuss the latest trends and future opportunities in the global capital market.

As one of the few representatives with both academic and practical backgrounds, Li Hao was naturally invited to participate.

At the meeting, he brought a research report on "The Application of AI Technology in Risk Hedging" and was ready to express his views.

As soon as he arrived at the venue, Li Hao saw Qin Lang sitting in the front row, surrounded by people.

He was wearing a well-tailored dark blue suit and holding a glass of red wine, looking like a rising star in the capital market.

"Brother Hao, it seems that your opponent today is very interesting." Liu Xia said in a low voice, with a hint of ridicule in her tone, but her eyes were always fixed on Qin Lang.

Li Hao chuckled softly: "In the capital market, who is afraid of whom? Let's see what he can do."

When it was Qin Lang's turn to speak, his tone was relaxed and confident: "Everyone, I believe you have all heard of the Lang Group. We have made some attempts in emerging markets in recent years and have achieved quite good results."

"However, compared to those in academia who often use models and theories to explain market phenomena, we focus more on practical actions."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the conference hall became subtly tense.

Qin Lang looked at Li Hao, who was sitting in the audience, with a half-smile on his face, and his words clearly hinted at something.

A few minutes later, it was Li Hao's turn to speak.

He walked up to the podium, turned on the projector, and explained the results of his latest research with clear data and logic.

The audience nodded one after another, obviously approving of his report.

But just as he finished his speech and sat down, Qin Lang suddenly stood up and said sarcastically, "Dr. Li's research is indeed brilliant, but I still have some doubts - have you actually made money using these theories in the real market? Or, in other words, can these models really withstand the ups and downs of the market?"

There was an uproar at the scene and everyone looked at Li Hao.

Li Hao's expression remained unchanged, and he smiled faintly: "Mr. Qin's question is very interesting. Models serve the market, and the market serves value. If you are only pursuing short-term profits, you may not need too complex theories, but in the long run, data will not lie."

Qin Lang scoffed, his tone becoming sharper. "Long-term? Sorry, Dr. Li. The capital market is ever-changing. The era of relying on a single theory to conquer the world is long gone. It would be better for you to transition and stay in academia."

"After all, protecting the market and protecting certain people—like Ms. Liu—may not be your forte, right?"

This sentence directly mentioned Liu Xia, making the atmosphere in the venue even more tense.

Liu Xia's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

Liu Xia stood up, raised the microphone, and spoke in a steady voice, "Mr. Qin's words are very interesting. However, in my opinion, the market is the result of cooperation, not a stage for individual competition. Dr. Li's research shows us the power of data and technology, not just talking."

Qin Lang was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Liu Xia to fight back directly.

She continued, "Also, the word 'protection' may be a bit narrow. For me, the people I trust and admire have never relied on wealth or background, but on responsibility and wisdom. And Dr. Li has never let me down in these two aspects."

The whole place suddenly fell silent, as everyone seemed to be digesting her words.

Qin Lang's smile froze for a moment, then he shrugged and said with some reluctance, "Miss Liu is indeed very knowledgeable. I was just saying it casually, you don't have to take it so seriously."

Liu Xia smiled slightly: "Seriousness is an attitude that only worthy people should have."

After the meeting, Qin Lang tried to approach Liu Xia again, his tone tinged with self-mockery: "Ms. Liu, it seems I didn't behave well today. However, I still hope to have the opportunity to treat you to a meal alone as an apology."

Liu Xia smiled and shook her head. "Mr. Qin, you're excellent. But I believe that any cooperation and communication should be based on mutual respect. If there's no trust from the beginning, then there's no point in the future."

Qin Lang was stunned and asked tentatively: "What do you mean..."

"I mean, let's stop here." Liu Xia's tone was gentle but firm. "Thank you for your invitation, but I have made a clear choice."

She turned and walked towards Li Hao, leaving Qin Lang standing there alone with a complicated expression.

Liu Xia walked over to Li Hao and asked, "Brother Hao, why didn't you just confront him directly? You had so many opportunities to embarrass him."

Li Hao smiled, a hint of teasing in his tone: "Why should I be angry? Even if he provokes me again, it won't mean anything. But you performed very well."

Liu Xia raised her eyebrows: "Of course, after all, I am your 'partner'?"

Li Hao raised his lips slightly and whispered, "Yes, but he is the most special partner."

Liu Xia was stunned for a moment, then smiled softly: "That's more like it."