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Professor Zhang nodded repeatedly as he listened, his pen constantly scribbling on his lesson plan. His eyes showed increasing approval. When Cao Xu finished speaking, he adjusted his glasses and said with even more admiration, "Very good! Well said!"

Not only did they accurately grasp the core theories of purchasing power parity and interest rate parity from the textbook, but they also applied the knowledge effectively by combining technical analysis with actual market dynamics!

He turned to the whole class and raised his voice, "Classmates, you should all learn from Cao Xu! This is what it means to truly learn. It's not about memorizing the knowledge points in the textbook, but about applying what you've learned in a practical way."

Every year, many people study our international finance course and memorize a ton of knowledge points, but very few can actually apply them to the real market.

It is truly remarkable that Cao Xu was able to combine knowledge points such as exchange rate determination theory, exchange rate policy, and technical analysis with his own practical operations.

"Cao Xu, come to my office after class. We'll have a proper chat. Now, let's continue with the lesson."

A soft gasp of amazement and envy rippled through the classroom. Zhou Lei turned to Cao Xu and gave him a "cool" sign. Cao Xu smiled faintly and slowly sat down.

As soon as the bell rang, Cao Xu got up and followed Professor Zhang to his office.

Professor Zhang's office is not large. The bookshelves are filled with finance books and journals, the desk is piled with thick papers and teaching plans, and there is a potted plant in the corner, making it look simple and elegant.

"Sit wherever you like, don't be shy." Professor Zhang gestured for Cao Xu to sit on the sofa, then casually pulled a pack of cigarettes from a drawer. "Want a smoke?"

Cao Xu quickly stood up, took out a Tianye cigarette from his pocket, handed it to Professor Zhang, and then skillfully took out a lighter, bent down slightly to light it for Professor Zhang, and lit one for himself as well.

Professor Zhang took a drag of his cigarette, slowly exhaled a smoke ring, leaned back in his chair, and looked at Cao Xu. His tone was gentle: "I called you here for no other reason. You're not particularly outstanding in class, you don't stand out much, so I haven't paid much attention to you."

I didn't expect you to not only have a solid grasp of the textbook knowledge, but also be able to apply it flexibly in practical situations. That's truly remarkable. By the way, how are your grades usually?

Cao Xu answered truthfully: "My grades were average, not outstanding, but I never failed a course. I just didn't put in much effort in my freshman and sophomore years and just went through the motions for the exams."

Professor Zhang nodded, unsurprised, and instead smiled, saying, "You're all juniors now. What are your plans for the future?"

Cao Xu picked up the water glass on the table and took a sip: "I haven't really thought that much about it yet, but I definitely won't look for a job. I will continue to work in international finance, and I will also allocate some real assets to continue doing what I want to do."

Professor Zhang narrowed his eyes slightly, then got straight to the point, his tone earnest: "Since you don't plan to look for a job, have you considered taking the postgraduate entrance exam? I think you're a promising student, quick-witted and with practical experience, much better than many students who just study by rote."

I still have openings for graduate students next year. If you'd like, I can reserve one for you.

Cao Xu was taken aback, not expecting Professor Zhang to directly invite him to take the postgraduate entrance exam.

"I hadn't thought about taking the postgraduate entrance exam before. After I made money, I invested in a listed company and bought a gym. I plan to allocate some funds to real economy projects in the future to hedge against the volatility risk of the financial market."

Professor Zhang's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of surprise creeping into his gentle smile. He leaned forward slightly, his tone brimming with curiosity: "Oh? Investing in a listed company? To be able to invest in a listed company, that must have cost a considerable amount. Tell me, which company is it, and what percentage of the shares do you own?"

He originally thought Cao Xu had only made a small profit in the international futures and foreign exchange markets, at most a few million or tens of millions. He never expected that Cao Xu would get involved in investing in listed companies. This is not something that can be done with ordinary "small money".

Cao Xu put down his water glass and slowly began to speak: "It's Yaoyuan Technology. I hold 5% of its shares. My legal team has submitted a written report to the China Securities Regulatory Commission, and Yaoyuan Technology also cooperated by issuing a shareholding change announcement during the National Day holiday. Now, if you search for Yaoyuan Technology's shareholder list online, you can already find my name."

"5%?" Professor Zhang's voice suddenly rose, his surprise no longer concealed. He subconsciously repeated, "That's already at the threshold for raising a sign!"

He quickly took out his phone, swiped the screen rapidly, and skillfully searched for "Yaoyuan Technology Shareholder List". He opened the announcement page, glanced at it quickly, and sure enough, he saw the name "Cao Xu" in the shareholder list, with a clear indication of his 5% shareholding.

He quickly switched pages to check the current market value of Yaoyuan Technology. The screen showed a market value of 62.5 billion yuan. He quickly calculated in his mind that 5% of the shares were worth a full 3.125 million yuan!

Professor Zhang's breath hitched slightly, his eyes filled with shock, and the phone in his hand became slightly warm.

He originally thought that Cao Xu would only earn a few million or tens of millions at most, which was already a gift. But he never expected that this young man, dressed in sportswear, with a sunny and handsome face, who looked no different from an ordinary college student, actually had hundreds of millions of assets in his hands.

He simply couldn't reconcile the young man before him with those composed and sophisticated financial professionals in Grade A office buildings. Yet, what Cao Xu had accomplished was something that even many seasoned veterans in the financial field could hardly match.

Many so-called financial elites only dare to stay in the A-share market, relying on inside information and speculation to exploit retail investors. Once they venture into the international financial market, most of them are beaten badly by foreign capital and retreat back to the A-share market in a sorry state.

Cao Xu, a junior in college, has not only established himself in the international futures and foreign exchange markets, but has also acquired a 5% stake in a listed company. This ability is truly astonishing.

Professor Zhang slowly put away his phone, the shock in his eyes gradually fading, replaced by deep appreciation, and his tone became more earnest: "Cao Xu, your ability is truly astonishing! Think it over carefully, I'll reserve a spot for you in graduate school, you can be my student, and I guarantee you absolute freedom of time."

This won't prevent you from continuing your futures and forex investments, nor will it affect your entrepreneurship or managing your own business. Whether you choose to pursue further doctoral studies or develop your own career after graduation is entirely up to you.

Upon hearing this, Cao Xu pondered for a few seconds, quickly calculating in his mind: The postgraduate recommendation spot given by Professor Zhang would not only allow him to enjoy a few more years of carefree university life, but also, after all, university life for women is quite good!

More importantly, it guarantees time freedom and allows for greater access to Professor Zhang's network and resources in the financial field, making it easier to manage investments and expand businesses in the future.

Thinking about it that way, pursuing a master's degree is indeed a good choice.