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

Chapter 53 An Opportunity to Rise to the Top
"Dear students, I am Dean Bao Xingwei. Congratulations on your outstanding achievements in the Huaxin Simulated Trading Competition. I would like to share a few words with you all: May you pursue your dreams with enthusiasm, stay true to your original aspirations, shoulder your responsibilities, dare to innovate, and embrace the future. Thank you."

Bao Xingwei's voice is not loud, but it is very penetrating and recognizable.

"Clap clap-"

Thunderous applause suddenly erupted, echoing throughout the lecture hall as the students silently took note of Dean Bao Xingwei's teachings.

Bao Xingwei didn't stay in the classroom for long. After saying a few more words, he left the lecture hall with He Jing, who was already waiting at the door, and headed to his office.

Seeing Bao Xingwei leave, Wang Xingbang quickly shifted the students' attention, saying, "Alright, let's continue our previous topic."

He paused for a moment, glanced at Tao Yuang to the side, and said, "Please come up to the stage and add your senior Tao Yuang's contact information. He will register your information, and after you officially graduate and leave school in July, you can go directly to Huaxin Securities for an internship."

"Junior brothers and sisters, I am Senior Brother Tao Yuang." Tao Yuang waved enthusiastically, afraid that the students might not remember him.

Lai Weijie, Xu Zhiruo, Zheng Shaohui, and other students who ranked in the top ten of the mock test all stood up and went up to add Tao Yuang's contact information.

After exchanging contact information, Tao Yuang suggested, "Let's find a quiet place and talk about the details of the internship."

"Okay senior brother."

"We listen to you."

"Wherever you say, Senior Brother Tao, we'll go."

Apart from He Jing, who left with Dean Bao Xingwei, the other nine students who ranked in the top ten in the mock exam all expressed their opinions.

Tao Yuang glanced at Wang Xingbang beside him and greeted him, "Professor Wang, we'd like to find a quiet place to discuss the details of the internship. Is that alright?"

"Well, you go ahead."

Wang Xingbang nodded.

After receiving permission, Tao Yuang led his group out of the classroom.

After Huaxin Securities finished selecting its students, senior students from other securities companies also began selecting their own students, and batches of students left the lecture hall.

They all viewed the trading charts of the 122 graduating students from the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Investment School. Although some of them were currently losing money, it was not difficult to see from the charts that their basic skills were still very solid. It was just that as the competition deadline approached, they became flustered and rushed to buy stocks at the limit up price.

Zhang Yang, Wang Liu, Chen Chuan, and Xu Jiafeng all received invitations from two securities companies. Except for Zhang Yang, who declined, the other three roommates wanted to see the terms offered by the other party.

……

And on the other side.

Bao Xingwei's dean's office.

Although he has been recuperating in Yanjing for the past few years and this office has been abandoned for several years, thanks to the regular cleaning by the cleaning lady, there is no trace of its neglect, and even the desk is spotless.

"sit down."

Bao Xingwei's return to Shanghai University of Finance and Economics this time was actually for He Jing.

He looked at the simulated trading return charts of this year's students and could roughly judge from the data that He Jing was a stable trader with an excellent overall perspective.

It is truly remarkable that the company has achieved stable growth for more than 30 trading days.

Although Zheng Shaohui, who came in second place, and Qi Junze, who came in third place, both had good returns and would have been number one in previous years, they both profited through high-risk limit-up trading and were more luck-based players, which did not meet Bao Xingwei's standards.

As soon as He Jing sat down, Bao Xingwei casually placed his fingers on the table and asked, "He Jing, do you have any special plans for your future?"

"Um……"

He Jing thought for a moment and replied, "Right now, I should intern at Huaxin Securities and then become a private equity fund manager."

She also considered becoming a freelance speculator like Zhang Yang.

But perhaps due to family and personality reasons, both her parents and she herself preferred a stable income career like fund manager.

It is worth mentioning that funds purchased by ordinary investors through public channels such as official websites, banks, and securities companies are all public funds, which mainly invest in standardized assets such as stocks and bonds.

Private equity funds, however, are different. They can only raise funds from "qualified investors" through private recommendations and targeted invitations from institutions, and are subject to regulations prohibiting public advertising. Private equity funds have very high entry barriers, generally starting at 100 million yuan, and some even requiring over 300 million yuan. They are investment funds specifically designed for high-net-worth individuals.

Private equity investments are diverse, including not only stocks and bonds, but also equity in unlisted companies, derivatives, and commodities. They offer more flexible strategies and higher returns.

"A private equity fund manager? That's a good idea." Bao Xingwei praised him first, but then asked, "Besides working in private equity, have you ever thought about pursuing a master's degree to improve your education?"

"I haven't really thought about that."

He Jing gave an awkward smile.

To become a fund manager, a regular undergraduate degree is sufficient.

Most students majoring in investment who pursue postgraduate studies do so to obtain teaching positions.

The teaching profession is considered very respectable by ordinary people, but He Jing believes it cannot help her realize her dreams.

He Jing's dream is simple: to have more money than she can spend.

Bao Xingwei seemed quite satisfied with He Jing and continued, "If you're interested in pursuing a master's degree, I can recommend an academician in the field of finance. After you graduate with your doctorate, you can transfer to a national financial institution."

"National financial institutions?" He Jing was completely stunned when she said that; she had never thought of this direction before.

She thought of a term: "central government selected graduate".

What is a selected graduate for a government post?
Many people think that entering the system means becoming an official, but that's not the case. Those who can truly be called officials are those selected through the civil service examination and those who are chosen through the selection process.

The so-called "selected graduates" are talents selected directly from universities by the state. The stronger the university's overall strength, the more selected graduates it has. Those selected by the central government are the cream of the crop.

As for the selection process, it is aimed at civil servants within the system, allowing for rapid promotion and entry into core power units.

"So, are you interested?" Bao Xingwei extended an olive branch.

"Of course."

He Jing wasn't being pretentious; she knew very well that such opportunities were fleeting.

“Then I’ll write you a letter of recommendation. You can start by…” Before Bao Xingwei could finish speaking, a figure flashed through He Jing’s mind, and she suddenly asked, “Dean Bao, can I recommend someone to you?”

"who?"

Bao Xingwei became interested.

“A recent graduate named Zhang Yang, who is also majoring in investment,” He Jing said.

Seeing He Jing's anxious expression, Bao Xingwei seemed to have imagined something and comforted her, "He's your boyfriend, right? Don't worry, pursuing a PhD doesn't mean you'll immediately start working. It won't affect your meetings."

“We’re just ordinary friends right now.” He Jing clarified her relationship with Zhang Yang, and continued, “I recommended him because I think Zhang Yang is capable of handling this job.”

"He also has the ability?"

Bao Xingwei frowned and looked at his assistant secretary, Cheng Hongfa.

Cheng Hongfa was meticulous. The moment his eyes met Bao Xingwei's, he knew what he meant. He quickly took out a stack of documents from his briefcase and placed them in front of Bao Xingwei.

When He Jing saw that the other party wanted to see the demo account results, she quickly said, "He plays with real money, and he hardly touched the demo account. I'm not sure if he will choose this path, but maybe... what if he does choose this path? I also hope that Dean Bao can give him a chance to show his skills."

She knew Zhang Yang wanted to become a speculator, but faced with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rise to the top, He Jing didn't want to monopolize the glory.

Of course.

She also had her own selfish motives.

That means having Zhang Yang as my partner; with him backing me up, I'll feel very secure.

"Hahaha, alright, I'd like to see who Zhang Yang is, that you're willing to go to such lengths to persuade him." Bao Xingwei gave him a wink, and Cheng Hongfa understood immediately, quickly walking out of the office.

(End of this chapter)