Counterattack starts with controlling probability

That morning, Chen Kai got up earlier than usual.

He quickly reviewed the prepared materials and drank a cup of strong black coffee in an attempt to keep himself awake.

Before leaving, he looked at himself in the mirror, took a deep breath, and said to himself, "Chen Kai, you are the best! This is just a temporary challenge in your life."

At this moment, the cell phone rang.

Li Hao also sent a special text message to cheer Chen Kai up: "Chen Kai, believe in yourself, you can do it! When you get into Peking University or Tsinghua University, we will have a few more competitions."

……

When Chen Kai walked into the examination area of ​​Peking University and Tsinghua University again, he couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

Although he usually acted nonchalant, this important day still made him a little uneasy.

There were crowds of people outside the examination room, and many candidates gathered around. Everyone had different expressions, some anxious, some excited, and some nervous. Some people were even reciting knowledge points in a low voice.

Chen Kai stood in the crowd, looking at the familiar campus in the distance, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

He remembered Professor Bai Tao telling him: "To be sure of getting into Peking University or Tsinghua University, 390 points is enough, but if you want to be even more confident, it's best to get over 400 points, and at the same time, your scores in politics and English must not be lower than 60."

Chen Kai was very confident in his professional courses and English, but he felt a little guilty about politics.

He couldn't help but smack his lips in amazement at the complicated theories and historical events he had to remember.

Despite this, he was determined to do his best, for Li Hao and for himself.

After entering the examination room, Chen Kai quickly found his seat. After sitting down, he closed his eyes, began to adjust his breathing, and tried to calm himself down as much as possible.

At this moment, he heard several candidates around him quietly reciting knowledge points: "The three magic weapons of the New Democratic Revolution... The basic line of the primary stage of socialism..."

Chen Kai was already familiar with these contents. Hearing these voices made him gradually regain his composure, and his nervousness was gradually replaced by confidence.

He thought silently, "I've memorized all this. This knowledge is deeply ingrained in my mind. As long as I perform at my best, there's nothing to fear."

The exam on the first morning was politics.

After Chen Kai got the test paper, he took a deep breath and quickly scanned the test paper, trying to grasp the overall structure of the questions.

The multiple-choice questions at the front were not difficult for him. He calmly picked up the pen and began to answer them one by one.

While answering the questions, Chen Kai tried his best to maintain his own pace, not being impatient or anxious, and ensuring that he considered each question carefully.

After studying and practicing for this period of time, he gained some confidence in himself, but he knew that the performance in the examination room was also very important. He had to be calm and stable, just like doing intraday trading.

Soon, he finished answering the multiple-choice questions, and the next step was the big question that gave him the most headache.

Chen Kai felt a little pressure. These questions required in-depth analysis combining theory and practice, which was a big challenge for him.

However, Chen Kai did not panic.

He closed his eyes and recalled the associative memory method taught to him by his teacher Ma Yuan. This method enabled him to connect complex knowledge systems together to form vivid pictures, helping him understand and remember.

He began to connect the knowledge points in his mind, and in this way gradually found the idea of ​​answering the questions.

"Take a deep breath, don't panic, and write step by step." Chen Kai said to himself.

He picked up his pen and began to answer, writing down his analysis and discussion of the question, and gradually incorporating the knowledge he had learned into the answer.

Although the process was not easy, he felt that he was gradually getting into the state.

The three-hour exam was tense and fulfilling.

When the bell rang, Chen Kai put down the pen in his hand and breathed a sigh of relief.

The first political exam was over and he felt a little relieved. Although he knew that he still had some shortcomings in some essay questions, he had done his best.

The English test in the afternoon was a completely different scene for Chen Kai.

After receiving the test paper, Chen Kai quickly scanned the questions and began answering them. He quickly marked the reading comprehension section and, having already prepared for the essay section, quickly wrote down his opinions and arguments.

During the entire examination process, Chen Kai never felt any obvious obstacles. Instead, he was full of confidence and ease.

After finishing the two exams, Chen Kai felt much more relaxed than in the morning.

He knew that the next two professional courses would be easier for him.

After all, he already has a solid knowledge base in economics and finance, which is the foundation of his trading business.

The next morning was the first professional course exam, and Chen Kai arrived at the examination room early.

After getting the test paper, he quickly got into the state. Most of the knowledge points in the questions were familiar to him.

Looking at the questions about economic theory and market analysis, Chen Kai couldn't help but feel a long-lost excitement in his heart. This feeling was very similar to the concentration he felt when looking for the optimal solution in trading.

While answering the questions, Chen Kai recalled the various situations in which he had applied these theories in the market. His pen moved quickly across the test paper, and the answers appeared one by one on the paper.

Soon, the exam was successfully completed.

The last professional course exam was scheduled for the afternoon, which was a thorough test for Chen Kai, testing whether he could maintain his condition under the high-intensity study and exam pressure.

The questions in the second professional course involved financial investment and market strategies. Chen Kai was full of confidence when he saw the questions.

These contents are not only the focus of his studies, but also the part of his work that he is best at.

He recalled the market strategies and financial models he had discussed with Li Hao, and began to answer the questions.

His answers not only included standard theoretical analysis, but also combined some experience and insights from practical applications, which made his answering process fulfilling and interesting.

When the bell for the last exam rang, Chen Kai put down his pen and breathed a sigh of relief.

The two days of the preliminary exam were finally over. These two days were both tense and fulfilling for him.

He knew that he had tried his best and no matter what the result was, he would have no regrets.

……

By the end of the year.

One day, Li Hao and Chen Kai finished their work and were about to take a break, but Li Hao suddenly received a call from Hu Chao.

Hu Chao's voice on the phone sounded unusually excited. "Brother, we have big news for this year's financial derivatives live trading competition! By the way, is Chen Kai with you? Let's listen together."

Li Hao and Chen Kai looked at each other. Judging from Hu Chao's tone, they knew that something was definitely wrong.

Hu Chao is now the head of the investment banking department of Daxia Securities. If the call was from him personally, it must be some important good news.

"What's going on?" Li Hao asked with a smile.

"Haha, guess what? In this year's financial derivatives live trading competition, the individual champion and runner-up are both old customers of our Daxia Futures Sales Department, and these two are you two!" Hu Chao said with some pride.

"What? The champion is Li Hao, and the runner-up is me?" Chen Kai couldn't help but shout, "I'm not the champion, and you still dare to say this is good news?!"

Li Hao was also a little surprised, but soon smiled: "It's expected. But for others, it's really rare that the champion and runner-up are in the same sales department."

Hu Chao laughed heartily on the other end of the phone. "Yeah, this kind of result is extremely rare. So, I was thinking, since you two won first and second place, why not go to the awards ceremony together? After all, this is a great opportunity to build momentum for Noah Technology and New Star Investment."

Li Hao thought for a moment and nodded. "Yes, it's indeed a great opportunity. The Financial Derivatives Live Trading Competition has a significant influence, and it's a global event. Winning first and second place is not only an honor for us, but also a great opportunity to promote the company."

"That's right. For an occasion like this, we should show up in a big way." Chen Kai excitedly took over the conversation. "Li Hao, this is a great opportunity! If you don't go, I will go too."

"And more!" Hu Chao continued, "Since Xiajin Securities and Daxia Securities are jointly sponsoring Noah and Feiyue Media, I think..."

"...If there's an opportunity to have people from both sides make a joint appearance, while it might not have a substantial impact on the IPO process, it could at least become a publicity highlight later on, which would also be beneficial to us."

"That makes sense." Li Hao nodded, thinking quickly in his mind, "By the way, Hu Chao, I have an idea of ​​someone who can participate."

"Who is it?" Hu Chao asked curiously.

"Liu Xia," Li Hao said with a smile, "She's not only our team's promotion manager, but also the daughter of Feiyue Media's boss, Liu Fei. If she could attend the awards ceremony with us, the effect would definitely be better."

Chen Kai immediately nodded in agreement. "That's right. Liu Xia's status as an influential figure in the media industry, coupled with her professionalism, will definitely add points to this event."

Hu Chao laughed after hearing this: "That's great, in that case, we can go on stage together and give everyone a surprise."

So, Li Hao quickly contacted Liu Xia and explained to her in detail Hu Chao's ideas and the specific details of this real-time trading competition, hoping that she could go with them to receive the award and make a speech on the spot.

However, to Li Hao's surprise, Liu Xia seemed a little hesitant on the other end of the phone.

"Li Hao...is it really appropriate for me to go? You and Chen Kai are both genuine trading masters. You two took first and second place this time. As for me...I've never actually participated in real-world trading on a personal level. I'm afraid I'd look timid if I went with you guys to receive the award!"

There was a hint of uneasiness in Liu Xia's tone, and she was obviously hesitant about such an occasion.

After all, her role in the company is more about promotion and management, and she does not have much experience in the actual operation of financial derivatives.

Compared with trading experts like Li Hao and Chen Kai, Liu Xia was worried that she would appear out of place in such a professional occasion and even be mistaken for an outsider who was just joining in the fun.

Li Hao smiled and consoled him, "Don't worry. Although you haven't personally participated in real-time trading, you've put a lot of effort into promoting New Star Investment and have accumulated a wealth of theoretical knowledge. You're already better than many others."

"Besides, this award ceremony is not only a chance to receive an award, but also a great opportunity to learn and promote yourself. You can take this opportunity to listen to the speeches of other masters and accumulate more experience." He added.

Li Hao paused and continued, "Hu Chao also mentioned the joint sponsorship. This awards ceremony is a great opportunity for us to make a joint appearance. If you can go with us, it will undoubtedly add more influence to the joint listing of Feiyue Media and Noah Technology."

Liu Xia was silent, she knew that what Li Hao said made sense.

She thought about it, and finally nodded and agreed: "Okay, Li Hao, I trust your judgment. I will go to the award ceremony with you this time. It can also be regarded as an opportunity to learn."

Hearing Liu Xia's agreement, Li Hao felt relieved and said with a smile, "You won't regret it, Liu Xia. This event is very important to me, and to us as well."

At the end of December, the award ceremony of the Financial Derivatives Live Trading Competition was held as scheduled.