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Chapter 302 Big Test!
"The instructor assigned me a question."

"What's the topic? Are you asked to start your graduation thesis so soon?"

"In the current market environment where quantum simulation computers are becoming more popular, we use stochastic differential equations to dynamically model and price assets in the current financial market."

After hearing the girl next to him finish the question, Qiao Yu raised his hand and scratched his head.

I can only say that Keke's advisor is too eager to improve. This is not a topic that should be assigned to a master's student at all, and it is difficult to assign this topic to a doctoral student.

It is even more difficult if you want to conduct in-depth research.

Anyone who has studied stochastic processes in undergraduate mathematics knows how abstract this is. The title of the question indicates that stochastic differential equations and stochastic control theory are involved.

Add the variables of quantum simulation computers...

"Your mentor probably told you something else, right?"

Xia Keke smiled secretly, nodded, and then said seriously: "He said that if I need to use the Black-Scholes or Heston model, I can ask you for help if I really can't figure it out. He also said that if this article is written, I will be the first author and he can just be the second author with me!"

Qiao Yu looked up at the moon and thought that Keke was actually a pretty good mentor. It was understandable that most professors who studied economics were good at using resources.

"Your instructor really thinks highly of you!"

"Don't be modest. He obviously thinks highly of you. I know he is taking advantage of you."

"Oh? What else did your instructor say?"

"He also asked me to ask you, in the future, when the era of quantum simulation computers comes, will it be useless to major in economics? Should we develop in the direction of management?"

“Has economics ever been useful?”

"you……"

"Okay, okay, in theory your instructor is right. Think about it, the microscopic world contains many possibilities, which just fits the characteristics of the variability of the financial world.

So there is really no future for continuing to study economics. It is better to change careers early and specialize in management. After all, management studies the general laws of human nature. Quantum computing cannot replace this.”

"If what you said is true, human nature is also diverse, so why can't it be simulated using quantum computing?"

"No, no, no, you're wrong. I just said that human nature has general rules. For example, profit-seeking. If we look at it from the perspective of management, well...

How should I put it? This is actually a collective concept in human nature. You have to know that individual behavior patterns are unpredictable, but once they rise to a collective perspective, they can be predicted.”

"There's such a saying? Do you study human nature when you have nothing else to do?"

"Um...wait, we seem to be on a date, right? Why are we talking about these trivial things? Your professor is the same, he can study whatever he wants in the future, what does it have to do with you? How can a professor ask his students for advice when he wants to change his career?"

"That being said, Director Liu is very nice to me. Even if it's just for your sake. By the way, let's not talk about Director Liu anymore. When I was leaving today, my mother told me something.

Director Tian called her yesterday and said that you have been having so much fun recently that you don’t care about anything else and don’t work on new projects. He asked your mother to persuade you.

Our mother said she is too lazy to care about you now, so she asked me to tell you something. You should be aware of this. If you go too far, you will be punished according to the family rules. "

Well, this was something Qiao Yu hadn’t expected.

He discovered that the world had never been fair.

For example, some people’s tutors never care what they are doing and they can play however they want every day.

Some people have been busy for several years and only have a few days of rest, but their supervisors are so anxious that they wish each project could be seamlessly connected. Is this fair?
"No, don't you know how to explain to Qiao Xi for me? Others don't know how busy I am every day, but don't you know?"

Qiao Yu said angrily.

"I explained it, but my mother's original words were that you were busy as hell! She also said that you didn't even take care of the most basic reception work. You invited people but didn't see them. You threw all the pressure on the people under you."

After Xia Keke finished speaking, she started to laugh secretly.

"Do you think she's right?"

"Of course not. You should have rested more."

It must be said that Qiao Yu felt that Keke's awareness had always been the highest among all the people around him. Even Senior Brother Chen could not compare with Keke.

That guy is always playing both sides, and is as timid as a mouse. He always wants to have it all.

Although he stood on his side most of the time, if Tian Yanzhen disagreed, he liked to say a few so-called fair words.

Unlike classmate Coco who always stood on his side, she was even willing to reason with Qiao Xi on his behalf.

I can only say that there are not many girls like this these days.

"Ah... Actually, what I miss most is the time when you and I were the kings of our community when we were little. Do you still remember?

I miss the time when you and I walked around the neighborhood in a swaggering manner, and if we saw someone we didn't like, we would beat him up together. I miss it so much when I think about it!
Now you are so busy every day, we can't be as carefree as before and play as we want. And now we are much richer than we were then!
So, of course I am on your side! Have you forgotten that you taught me how to lie to adults and how to deceive my parents and our mother since I was a child? "

It turns out that this girl hasn't grown up yet.

Qiao Yu felt that they could do the same now. Whether it was Yanbei University or Huaqing University, he could still show off with Keke, and if he saw someone he didn't like, he would let his uncle Zheng deal with him.

It's just that I'm older now and not as naive as before. But...

"How about asking your instructor for a day off tomorrow, and I'll take you to enjoy the feeling of being the boss in the community?"

"Ah? In school? Stop it! This is not good, right? Nowadays, everyone likes to take short videos. What if it gets out? I don't care, but your reputation will be ruined! How can a professor bully students in school?"

"Who said you want to bully students? Anyway, you can take a day off tomorrow and come here. I will take you to play like we did when we were kids!"

……

Meanwhile, Brad Smith finally convinced the board to support his idea. Needless to say, this was not an easy task.

It took three full meetings to finally reach a consensus. After the board of directors flatly rejected his idea at the first meeting, he simply resigned.

As he expected, there was no disturbance in the board of directors. However, Brad Smith was ready to be kicked out. Whoever wants to be the decision maker can do it. Anyway, he doesn't want to do it at all! If you don't sit in his position, you don't know how painful it is.

He thought about it for a long time but couldn't think of a way out, so he could only put his hope on China making a mistake on its own. Obviously, this possibility was very small.

After taking over from Satya Nadella, Brad Smith carefully studied the history of China's rise over the past three decades.

Over the years, Huaxia has taken every step so steadily that no one can find any mistakes. Any large-scale reform will be piloted first. During the pilot process, most of the problems that may be encountered will be found before it will be promoted on a large scale.

The most terrifying thing is the continuity of its policies.

For so many years, no matter what the domestic ideas are or what the external pressure is, the superstructure is like a cold machine that keeps exploring how to develop the economy...

The rapid transportation network formed by large-scale infrastructure, urban expansion, high-speed railways and highways has changed people from going barefoot to wearing shoes.

And now it has become a ruthless follower in the world's technological field.

The order in which the Chinese climbed the technology tree was also very frustrating. After wearing shoes, the first technology to be climbed was the technology that could be used for national defense.

Space station, Beidou system, shipbuilding industry and space-based defense plan... and then they were dealt a heavy blow in the areas where they were best.

It's not that Brad Smith is pessimistic.

With this rigorous development model, instead of waiting for China to make mistakes in the near future and letting them catch up, it would be better to expect Jesus to be resurrected and lead them to greatness again.

In fact, after thinking through all this, Brad Smith could even understand the decisions made by those in the White House.

It is no exaggeration to say that now is definitely the best time for them to surrender. At least they can still stand. Wait a little longer, and the space-based system will be able to cover the entire northern hemisphere. By that time, even if they kneel down and surrender, others may not accept it.

So when he directly asked for his resignation at the meeting that day, the chairman was prepared for him to be kicked out by convening a board meeting.

As long as the headquarters agreed, he wouldn't have to wait here to meet Qiao Yu and could go back directly.

Even if we invite Bill Gates out again, let him see how the big guys handle this kind of situation.

Who would have thought that the next day, while he was still sleeping, the board of directors actually gave in and started working for him.

After a little inquiry, he found out why the board of directors gave in so quickly this time - no one was willing to take over this mess!

In order to sit in this position, he had fought with many people. How come no one wants to sit in such a popular position now?!

Even Mr. Gates has clearly expressed his refusal to come out again to save the company. This is the company he founded, so he can only stay here.

As for his proposal, the shareholders who supported him at the headquarters also began to persuade those shareholders who disagreed...

After a day, those difficult bigwigs finally reached a consensus. If giving up Windows can achieve cooperation with the Huaxia Quantum Alliance in the future, then this will be included in his options.

In other words, the board of directors finally gave in.

Maybe he also understands the current situation. After all, these rich people are just greedy, not stupid.

This made Brad Smith feel a little relieved. He finally had a bargaining chip in his hand.

Being willing to give up Windows is an attitude, and it is also the only card he can play now.

Otherwise, he couldn't think of any reason to cooperate with the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance.

Now all he needs to do is use this card to impress Qiao Yu. This is the first and most difficult level.

Although he had not seen Qiao Yu for such a long time since coming to China, he had already found out everything.

Without Qiao Yu's approval, there would be no way to talk to the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance.

After all, the most important patents for quantum simulation computing are authorized by Qiao Yu’s company to the alliance for use, and now the other party is unprecedentedly united.

Before, Brad Smith was probably most worried that the company and Bill Gates planned to abandon him after he reached an agreement with the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance.

Whether it is Microsoft or Bill Gates, they can really do this. After all, in China, whether it is negotiating with Qiao Yu or the Quantum Simulation Alliance, they have to bow their heads.

Once he negotiated the cooperation plan, Microsoft got a glimmer of hope. After returning to the headquarters, they used this as an excuse to get rid of him.

So when he was talking to the headquarters just now, he specifically raised this issue and signed a new electronic contract.

If he stayed in China and nothing was accomplished, then there would be nothing to say. But if he negotiated a cooperation agreement in China this time and it was approved by the headquarters, then if Microsoft asked him to leave his current position for any reason within three years, it would have to pay a very considerable compensation.

So don't think there are fools in the position of senior executives of multinational companies. The real fools would have been eaten up by others long ago.

Of course, the board of directors had no choice but to accept this. They needed Brad Smith to really consider the company and make this deal happen.

This has little to do with whether they trust Brad Smith. It's mainly because the signal sent by the White House is too alarming.

The capital represented by the company's major shareholders is also in disarray at this time!

As we all know, when a group undergoes a major change, some of it will become the price of the change, especially for those with vested interests.

So if there is a slight possibility, no one wants to be one of the costs. In other words, even if a price must be paid, the loss must be minimized as much as possible.

When no one was willing to step forward to save the situation, the frightened capitalists undoubtedly regarded Brad Smith, who was in China, as a life-saving straw.

It's just a matter of each taking what he needs.

No matter what, Brad Smith finally breathed a sigh of relief. But even so, he did not relax, and was still thinking about how to mediate and get the compensation that would at least allow him to live a life of luxury for the rest of his life.

Yes, Brad Smith actually didn't plan to stay in this position for another three years.

His mind is now filled with trying his best to come up with an agreement that will be accepted by the board of directors, and then completing the handover as soon as possible after returning, waiting for the board of directors to kick him out.

Just then, he received a call from the staff who received him this time.

"Hello, Mr. Smith. Academician Qiao has made time tomorrow. Is 2pm okay with that?"

(End of this chapter)