Starting with a fully invested A-share portfolio to become a capital...

Chapter 1 The Wind Rises in 2009
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

The dormitory building for investment majors.

Zhang Yang turned on the tap in the dormitory washbasin, scooped up the cold water and splashed it on his cheeks, then quickly looked up.

The young man in the mirror had handsome features and a capable physique. The collar of his white short-sleeved shirt with lettering was slightly yellowed.

Without exaggeration, he's definitely a campus heartthrob.

"Clap clap-"

Zhang Yang scooped up some water and splashed it on his cheeks until they turned slightly red.

He only stopped patting after confirming that it wasn't a dream, but a real rebirth.

Yes.

Zhang Yang has been reborn.

Just ten minutes ago, he was a fund manager at Bridgewater Associates, a world-class asset management company, primarily responsible for wealth management for Chinese Americans. He was also a well-known analyst and economist in the financial world.

Just now, a missile struck the tail of the helicopter he was riding in, causing it to lose its dynamic balance and plummet straight down.

Just when he thought he was going to die, he suddenly opened his eyes and found that he had returned to 2009, before he went abroad.

The first half of 2009 was Zhang Yang's last semester of university life.

That spring, China's "Four Trillion Yuan Stimulus Plan" officially kicked off, sparking an unprecedented infrastructure boom across the country, and millions of unemployed workers returned to the cities.

Japan's 75 trillion yen economic stimulus plan has also announced its third phase budget, with approximately 50 trillion yen allocated to infrastructure and people's livelihoods.

The United States, the origin of the subprime crisis, is somewhat different. Instead of releasing specific data on its spending, it allowed the Federal Reserve to print money 24 hours a day.

All countries are scrambling to escape the shadow of the subprime crisis.

In his previous life, Zhang Yang accurately predicted that the global economy would enter a period of rapid growth, so he decisively went to Wall Street in the United States to make a living.

As for why I don't work in China, it's mainly because the A-share market is less attractive and doesn't offer as many financial instruments as the US stock market.

There's a saying circulating in the investment world: the A-share market is both the most protective and the most restrictive of retail investors.

Zhang Yang chose to work on Wall Street in order to maximize his profits.

But he never expected that managing tens of billions of dollars in assets for Bridgewater would ultimately lead to him being discarded like a used tool.

The old saying is indeed true: those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts.

How could a Chinese person like Zhang Yang possibly integrate into the Jewish community? He would have to work hard in China to ensure his personal safety.

"Dormitory head, what are you spacing out for?"

"The dorm leader went to class."

Two young men, one fat and one thin, walked onto the balcony. They were Zhang Yang's roommates; the fat one was named Xu Jiafeng, and the thin one was named Chen Chuan.

Zhang Yang is the dormitory head of dormitory 308. They usually call him dormitory head, but they will occasionally call him dad or father, but only when he brings them food.

After exchanging greetings, the two went into the restroom located on the right side of the balcony.

"What class was it again?" Zhang Yang stopped thinking about it. He would repay Bridgewater a hundredfold in the future.

"Securities Investment Analysis".

Xu Jiafeng replied without hesitation.

"Drip drip—"

As Chen Chuan released the water, he also said, "I heard from the class leaders that Old Man Wang is up to something. I wonder if it's true or not."

The "Old Man Wang" he mentioned is Wang Xingbang, the instructor of the securities investment analysis course.

"Stirring up trouble? What kind of trouble?"

Xu Jiafeng was stunned.

"Ugh." Chen Chuan snorted coldly, "Who knows what kind of trouble they'll cause? Just don't make me have to postpone graduation, otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?"

Another young man walked onto the balcony. His name was Wang Liu. He had dyed brown hair, wore silver-rimmed glasses, and looked very refined.

"Otherwise, don't force me to kneel down and beg him not to let me delay graduation."

Chen Chuan chuckled.

Looking at these three faces, both strange and familiar, Zhang Yang was filled with mixed emotions. In his previous life, after he went abroad, they had less and less contact. Perhaps they were busy with their own lives, and after a few years, they completely lost contact. He never expected to see them again.

……

After taking turns "releasing water," the four students in dormitory 308 walked down the dormitory building and headed towards the first teaching building.

March is the rainy season, and Shanghai had just experienced a heavy rain. At this time, many roads on the Wudong Road campus were flooded, and the air was filled with the smell of earth and flowers.

Unlike high schools with fixed classrooms, universities use mobile classrooms, requiring students to find the corresponding classroom for their classes.

Generally, counselors will prepare the course schedule a week in advance and then send it to students via email in the form of a file.

Zhang Yang and his three friends were all seniors and "veterans," so they naturally wouldn't get lost and easily found the lecture hall where they were having class.

Upon entering the lecture hall, the first row of seats was almost empty.

Starting from the second row, the students sat in their own small groups.

The biggest difference between university and high school is that the learning style is no longer based on the class as a whole, but on small groups.

There are over a hundred people in the lecture hall, but Zhang Yang knows no more than ten of them by name.

But if you ask him to name twenty of his high school classmates, he can actually grit his teeth and name them for you.

There are still empty seats over there.

Xu Jiafeng pointed to the second row, left side section.

Chen Chuan: "Let's go."

The four found empty seats and sat down, their eyes fixed on the multimedia podium.

At this moment, there were three people standing on the podium: the lecturer, Wang Xingbang, and the other two were representatives from Huaxin Securities.

"Dong-dong-dong-dong——"

As the melodious school bell rang, Wang Xingbang picked up the class roster and, as usual, called out, "Let's begin roll call."

"Dong Lulu".

"arrive."

"Meng Juncai."

"arrive."

……

"Xu Jiafeng".

"arrive."

One by one, students were called upon to answer. The senior year is different from the previous three years. If a student fails a course in the senior year, they may have to extend their graduation. Therefore, students rarely skip classes for major courses.

"Extroverted".

"arrive."

"122 people were expected, 122 people were present. That's right, no one was absent." Wang Xingbang put away the roster, looked at the man and woman beside him, and continued:
"In this lesson, we will not be teaching the textbook content. Instead, two fund managers from Huaxin Securities, Tao Yuang and Yue Shuxue, will assign you internship homework."

"Let's give them a round of applause!"

"Clap clap-"

The lecture hall erupted in applause.

Wearing a white shirt, Tao Yuang, who was about thirty years old, came to the linear microphone and greeted everyone: "Dear juniors, it is an honor to return to our alma mater and meet you all."

"Clap clap-"

The applause started again.

Huaxin Securities is the largest securities company in China, with assets under management reaching trillions of yuan.

Those who can get into Huaxin Securities are all exceptional individuals.

After the applause subsided, Tao Yuang revealed his purpose: "As graduation approached, I, like everyone else, felt lost about the future."

"After years of hard work, your senior brothers Tao and Yue have also become capable of holding an umbrella, so we would like to represent Huaxin Securities to launch a simulated trading challenge for everyone."

"That is to invite everyone to participate in the 45-day 'Huaxin Simulated Trading Competition,' which is open to the entire internet, fair and just. The top ten students with the highest returns will receive an internal referral for an internship at Huaxin Securities!"

(End of this chapter)