Counterattack starts with controlling probability

"Yes, Mr. Li, your business has grown so big, have you forgotten your old friends?" Hu Chao joked on the other end of the phone.

"Look at what you said, how can that be possible? I came to find you now. Actually, there is nothing important. I just want to ask if there are any familiar leaders in the securities business of your Daxia Group? Especially in the investment banking field." Li Hao replied with a smile.

"Speaking of this, there have been some changes at Daxia Securities recently. It's not convenient to talk about it over the phone. When is a convenient time for you, we can talk in detail." Hu Chao's voice became serious.

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A few days later, Li Hao received a call from Hu Chao, and the two agreed to meet in a quiet cafe.

Hu Chao came to see Li Hao this time, obviously with something on his mind.

He looked a little tired. As soon as his coffee was served, he said solemnly, "Li Hao, our group's securities business is facing personnel adjustments recently."

Li Hao put down his coffee cup and looked at Hu Chao seriously. "Oh? What do you mean? Your group is so stable, what else can be adjusted?"

Hu Chao sighed and continued, "It's all because of the previous struggle between you, Rising Star, and Dark Moon, which implicated some people behind the scenes. Some leaders of Daxia Securities, previously associated with Morga Capital, have been demoted by the group due to inappropriate behavior in certain projects."

He changed the subject and continued, "As for me, I'm also taking this opportunity to compete with others for the position of Deputy General Manager of the Securities Business Department. This position has become vacant, and I think this is a good opportunity."

When Li Hao heard this, there was a hint of concern in his eyes.

He knew Hu Chao's abilities and his work attitude. If Hu Chao could successfully compete for the job, it would be a great thing for him and Li Hao's future plans.

"Boss Hu, this position is incredibly coveted and comes with real power! How fierce is the competition right now?"

Li Hao asked, he wanted to have a clearer understanding of this competition, after all, this position was very important to Hu Chao.

Hu Chao smiled, looking somewhat helpless. "There are quite a few candidates competing for this position. Besides me, there are two top leaders of frontline business lines, one in charge of insurance business and the other in charge of fund business. They are both backbone figures of the group. To be honest, the profits they bring to the group each year are not much different from mine, so the competition is not easy."

After hearing this, Li Hao thought about it and realized that this was obviously not an easy competition.

He looked at Hu Chao and nodded: "So, based on the current situation, how confident are you?"

Hu Chao shrugged. "To be honest, my futures business is indeed at a disadvantage compared to theirs in terms of scale. The insurance and fund businesses are large in scale, especially within our group, and have sufficient influence. While I'm doing well in futures, my overall contribution isn't much of an advantage."

Li Hao smiled slightly. He had anticipated this situation a long time ago, but it did not mean that Hu Chao was at a disadvantage.

He decided to use some resources to help Hu Chao compete for the job.

"Mr. Hu, you do need stronger support, but I think you underestimate your advantage among commodity trading clients. Compared to insurance and funds, you have more experience in connecting with industrial clients, and this is your greatest strength."

Hu Chao's eyes flashed with doubt: "What you said is correct, but how does this have to do with the securities business?"

Li Hao smiled faintly and explained, "Mr. Hu, you should know that the greatest test of the securities business, especially investment banking, is understanding and supporting the real economy. The industrial clients you come into contact with not only have abundant resources, but also include companies with great potential."

He continued, "These companies may need financing and IPOs in the future, and you have unique advantages in these areas. Insurance companies and funds cannot compare with you in this regard."

After hearing this, Hu Chao's eyes lit up slightly.

He realized that what Li Hao said was indeed a very valuable point.

"Are you saying that I should write from the perspective of industrial clients to impress the higher-ups?"

Li Hao nodded and continued, "That's right. Especially in the current economic climate, supporting the real economy is a core goal of investment banking. You have the opportunity to fully demonstrate this support, and that's your competitive advantage."

Hu Chao looked at Li Hao with a hint of gratitude and said with a smile, "Alright, Mr. Li, you always see things that others can't. After hearing what you said, I feel okay again!"

Li Hao smiled and said, "That's not all. I might be able to help you find some additional support, but keep it a secret for now."

There was a complicated gratitude in Hu Chao's eyes. He knew very well that what Li Hao said was true, and he would mobilize resources to help his friend.

"Li Hao, I didn't expect you to help me so much. To be honest, I always thought this was just a personal experiment for me, but I didn't expect you to consider me like this."

Li Hao smiled, his tone frank and friendly, "Mr. Hu, we've known each other for so long, we can be considered old friends! And to be honest, your appointment as General Manager of the Securities Business Department will be of great benefit to both of us, so I fully support you."

Hu Chao felt a warm feeling in his heart when he heard this. He looked at Li Hao and took a deep breath. "Okay, I'll accept your help. But first, we need to analyze the situation. I also need more information on the other two candidates."

Li Hao nodded. "No problem. Send me their general information first. I'll use Ark to see if I can gather any information. We'll see what happens next."

At this point, Hu Chao seemed to be hesitant to speak. Li Hao saw this and told him to speak freely and raise all the questions he could think of.

He frowned and said, "I thought about it. You're right. The futures business can reach many companies in the real economy, but the problem right now is..."

"There aren't many companies in the market that can go public, and almost all of them already have potential partners. Even if I could successfully compete, I wouldn't be able to find a suitable project right now. This is where funds actually have an advantage."

Li Hao looked at Hu Chao, his lips curled up slightly, his eyes gleaming with mystery. "Mr. Hu, don't be so pessimistic. Maybe if you succeed in the competition, there will be one or two pie in the sky falling from the sky."

Hu Chao was stunned at first when he heard this, then he smiled and shook his head, obviously not believing Li Hao's joke.

He said, "You're trying to comfort me, aren't you? Pie in the sky doesn't fall that easily. There are only a handful of companies that meet the listing standards. How can you expect this pie in the sky to fall to me?"

Li Hao's expression turned serious. He looked directly at Hu Chao, his tone firm. "Who's kidding you? Mr. Hu, I came to talk to you about this because I really need your help. Noah Technology is preparing for its IPO, and I hope you can take charge of this matter when the time comes."

Hu Chao's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. "Noah Technology... is going to IPO? On the STAR Market? Are you serious?"

Li Hao nodded, his expression solemn. "Of course it's true. Noah Technology already has the basic conditions for listing. Next, we need an experienced and trustworthy partner. Mr. Hu, since you have the opportunity to join the investment banking department, I want you to help Noah achieve this goal."

After hearing this, Hu Chao was surprised for a moment, but soon felt that all this seemed reasonable.

Since taking control of Noah, Li Hao and his team have been continuously promoting technological innovation. Now is the time for Noah Technology to show itself to the capital market.

Thinking that he might be the person in charge of this IPO, Hu Chao's heart was filled with fighting spirit and excitement.

He clenched his fists and looked at Li Hao with a gleam in his eyes. "Mr. Li, you are truly amazing! You really trust me. Since you think so highly of me, I must take this position and help you with Noah's IPO."

Li Hao nodded with satisfaction. "That's right. You have to show your fighting spirit! There are still many opportunities in the future. We must seize them together."

When their eyes met, Hu Chao's heart was filled with motivation, as if he had already seen the moment when he was sitting in the position of general manager of the securities department and managing Noah Technology.

He knew that this was not just a competition, but also a new chapter in his and Li Hao's joint struggle.

After returning to the company, Li Hao immediately began a detailed analysis of Hu Chao's competitors.

Without wasting any time, he directly called upon the "Ark" big data platform developed by Noah Technology to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Hu Chao's two competitors - the head of insurance business and the head of fund business.

He quickly obtained background information on the two competitors, the businesses they were responsible for, and their influence in the group.

First is the person in charge of insurance business. This person has extensive experience in the group and is in charge of one of the group's important businesses - the insurance sector.

This sector is large in scale and has stable profits. It is a core business of the group and obviously has a natural advantage in the competition.

Li Hao frowned, but was not discouraged.

He knew that Hu Chao was indeed at a disadvantage in terms of size, but he had accumulated industrial clients that others did not have, which was his unique advantage.

The insurance business looks glamorous, but in serving the real economy and future capital market cooperation, it is not as flexible as the resources Hu Chao has.

Next up is the head of fund operations, another key figure in the group. The fund business unit boasts strong capital operations capabilities and boasts impressive annual profit figures. In this context, Hu Chao seems even more vulnerable.

However, Li Hao didn't see it that way.

Through his analysis of fund business through "Ark", he found that although the fund manager had a certain market influence, he was mainly focused on the capital market and lacked direct contact with real economy enterprises.

Hu Chao is different. His futures business penetrates every link of the industrial chain and establishes close connections with real enterprises. These connections are precisely the most important resource for promoting the listing of enterprises in the future, especially technology enterprises.

Li Hao decided to use this to gain extra points for Hu Chao, and he had a clear idea in his mind.

Hu Chao can approach the issue from the perspective of industrial customers, emphasizing his unique role in supporting the real economy, while demonstrating his connection with science and technology innovation companies and highlighting his fit with future capital market needs.

Next, it’s time to make good use of this information to show Hu Chao himself and Li Hao’s “God of Luck” abilities!