Counterattack starts with controlling probability

Li Hao was thinking that the gift had to be both appropriate and novel, so that Liu Fei could see his intentions, and it couldn't be just any random gift.

As the boss of Feiyue Media, Liu Fei has been working in the media industry for many years and is obviously accustomed to those "high-end standards".

Things like limited edition watches, customized pens, expensive cigars... although these things are good, they probably won't impress Liu Fei.

Giving gifts is a science, especially when dealing with an old hand like Liu Fei. The gift must be in line with the other party's interests and not appear too utilitarian.

Li Hao actually thought about whether he should consider some technological products.

Smart wearable devices are very popular nowadays, representing fashion and technology, but after thinking about it, they seem a little light and not valuable enough, which may make Liu Fei feel that they are not sincere enough.

"I still have to find something unique that is both classy and useful to him."

Finally, Li Hao had an idea - since Liu Fei has so many social engagements, why not give him a membership card to a high-end restaurant?

Using the address provided by Liu Xia, he found the nearest Michelin three-star restaurant near Liu Fei's home and checked its membership benefits.

This restaurant's special membership card not only allows cardholders to enjoy the chef's table dining experience every time, but also allows them to customize the menu according to their personal tastes.

Li Hao felt that this choice was neither ostentatious nor superficial, so he directly applied for a membership card and symbolically recharged 20 yuan.

Li Hao felt that such an experience was not only high-end, but also reflected his intentions. The amount was enough for Liu Fei to use for himself or for entertaining.

When he looked at the exquisite envelope containing the membership card and printed with the restaurant's unique print, he nodded with satisfaction and finally felt a little relieved.

However, on the morning when he was about to set out to meet Liu Fei, he suddenly felt that holding only a thin envelope in his hand was a bit flimsy and lacked some weight.

"I always feel that just holding an envelope to meet people may make it look exquisite, but I always feel a little empty in my hands." Li Hao pondered to himself.

However, just as he was about to reach Liu Xia's home, he happened to drive past a small and exquisite plant shop. The door was filled with various green plants, and the fresh vitality attracted his attention.

Suddenly, an idea came to his mind, and he thought that maybe he could bring a pot of green plants with him, which would also seem natural and friendly.

He walked around the store and was finally attracted by a pot of golden snake plant.

Tiger Piranha is a plant that symbolizes longevity and wealth. It is not only beautiful when placed at home, but also can purify the air. Most importantly, it is relatively affordable and can be used to temporarily "place" the membership card envelope prepared by Li Hao.

"Well, this is great! It's both practical and meaningful." Li Hao bought the pot of snake plant without hesitation.

Then he inserted the exquisite envelope containing the Michelin restaurant membership card between the leaves of the snake plant.

In this way, the snake plant has both the natural atmosphere of gold and green and vitality, and the envelope does not appear thin and abrupt, and the two are perfectly combined together.

"This feels just right." Li Hao looked at his work with satisfaction, feeling much more at ease.

When he arrived at the door of Liu Xia's house, Li Hao straightened his clothes and held the snake plant in his hand, feeling a little nervous.

He knew that today's meeting was crucial, not only related to the promotion and cooperation of New Star Investment, but also to his first impression in Liu Fei's mind.

Liu Xia opened the door and saw the plant in Li Hao's hand. A surprised smile appeared on her face. "Li Hao, you are really creative. You brought a pot of tiger skin plant?"

Li Hao smiled shyly and said, "I can't just come empty-handed. I happened to be passing by the plant store and thought this pot of tiger lily was pretty good, so I brought it over."

Liu Xia smiled and nodded. "That's great. You're quite thoughtful. My dad might like it, haha! Hey? What's that envelope?"

"You'll know soon. Can you let me in first?" Li Hao kept Liu Xia in suspense and said jokingly.

When I walked into the living room, Liu Fei was already waiting on the sofa.

"Li Hao, welcome." Liu Fei stood up and said with a smile.

"Mr. Liu, I've heard of you for a long time. I didn't expect that you are Liu Xia's father. What a coincidence." Li Hao returned the greeting.

"This is your first time here, right? Why don't you let Xiaoxia show you around the house first?" Liu Fei said.

"Okay, then I'll obey your command." Li Hao said generously.

In fact, just now, when Li Hao stepped into the Liu family villa, he already felt a strong atmosphere of luxury.

The decoration style of this three-story villa is neo-Chinese, simple yet stylish.

The dark wood complements the off-white walls, and the overall layout is elegant and grand, incorporating both traditional Chinese elements and modern minimalist style.

The screen in the corner is carved with delicate patterns, and a bonsai with an ancient landscape shape is placed next to the floor-to-ceiling window, which makes people feel as if they are instantly immersed in a tranquil oriental atmosphere.

Liu Xia led him along the spacious corridor to the living room. Along the way, Li Hao's eyes swept over the paintings on the wall.

Although he couldn't quite understand the meaning of those line designs at first, they blended perfectly with this new Chinese-style environment, clearly demonstrating extraordinary taste.

In addition, he noticed that the decorations placed throughout the space were not of the ordinary styles that could be bought on the market.

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Especially the pair of ancient wooden carvings on the coffee table and the simple retro-style chandelier in the living room, both reveal a unique taste.

Liu Xia seemed to see the doubt in his heart and said to him, "My dad likes unique designs, and he picked these ornaments himself."

She went on to explain, "The villa's decoration style, in addition to the overall layout being in the New Chinese style, is also decorated in many small details that were actually designed by one of our company's designers. They are all unique and custom-made."

Upon hearing this, Li Hao nodded in praise, saying, "It's truly unique. It's clear the designer has a very good grasp of style. The combination of traditional calmness and modern simplicity is very natural."

He couldn't help but admire Liu Fei's taste in life. Being able to decorate a home so stylishly requires not only aesthetic taste, but also a deep understanding of life.

The two returned to the living room, and Li Hao saw Liu Fei sitting beside the coffee table, sipping tea leisurely.

Seeing Li Hao approaching, Liu Fei gently put down his teacup, stood up, and greeted him with a smile: "Come, sit down, and have some tea."

"Mr. Liu, thank you for your invitation." Li Hao smiled respectfully, then handed over the tiger skin plant that he had just put aside and explained briefly, "I brought this tiger skin plant specially to represent some small blessings.

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Liu Fei glanced at the common snake plant indifferently with a calm expression, as if he was not particularly surprised. There was even a hint of surprise and even a little displeasure in his eyes.

"Although the plants have good meanings, this kid, he didn't come here just to buy me a pot of flowers, did he? He seems to be quite generous to our Xiaoxia, so why is he... huh? There seems to be an envelope inside. I wonder what's in it. We'll talk later..."

He asked Liu Xia to place the Sansevieria next to the coffee table, while Li Hao sat opposite it.

A set of exquisite blue and white porcelain tea sets is placed on the coffee table. The elegance of the blue and white porcelain complements the surrounding decorations, and the faint fragrance of tea permeates the entire living room.

Liu Fei poured him a cup of tea and asked casually, "Li Hao, I heard that since graduating from university, you haven't interned or worked at any institution. Instead, you chose to start your own business, and you started a private equity fund, right? In other words, you came from the financial asset management industry and suddenly entered the technology field. What made you make such a decision?"

Li Hao smiled faintly and responded frankly, "Yes, Mr. Liu, it seems you know me well. I have always been interested in the integration of finance and technology. The collision of AI and the financial market has enormous potential. New Star Investment aims to introduce intelligent technology into the investment advisory field, providing investors with a smarter investment experience."

He continued, “We analyze a large amount of historical data and, by training our investment models, we are able to perform real-time market analysis and judgment.”

Liu Fei nodded, his face still expressionless. He simply said, "The concept is good, but traditional investment advisory firms also offer similar services. In fact, I've personally tried to spend a lot of money on investment advisory services, but not only did I not make any money, I actually lost a lot."

He picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, his eyes still calm.

Li Hao knew this was a test.

He smiled faintly and explained calmly, "Mr. Liu, it's true that traditional investment advisory services have many limitations if they're led by investment experts. Advisors mostly rely on experience and subjective judgment, and are easily influenced by human emotions."

At this point, he saw Liu Fei nod, knowing he had hit a sore spot. He continued, "However, our New Star Investment is different. Our system makes decisions based on AI models trained on massive amounts of data, eliminating the influence of human emotions and allowing us to face volatile markets more calmly."

"It sounds very advanced," Liu Fei said. "However, AI models are, after all, just products of data and algorithms. The market is constantly changing. How can we ensure that they are efficient and stable in actual operation? It's not going to be perfect, is it?"

Li Hao was aware of Liu Fei's temptation. He knew that what this media tycoon wanted to see was not just technology, but the practicality of the business implementation.

He smiled calmly and said, "Indeed, AI isn't omnipotent. Our AI system monitors market data in real time and incorporates risk control settings to mitigate unexpected situations. Of course, we also have experienced financial professionals working with us to ensure the model's flexibility."

Liu Fei nodded slightly, seeming satisfied with his answer.

Just as Li Hao was about to further explain the operating logic of New Star Investment, Liu Fei suddenly changed the subject.

He stared at Li Hao and asked directly, "Wait, when you said experienced financial professionals, were you referring to yourself?"