“Hello, I’m Chen Jin, who is applying for the position of quantitative trader.” When I pushed open the glass door of the interview room, I had no idea that this would be a day that would change my life.
The interviewer looked up and smiled gently: “Please introduce yourself first?” That was the first time I met Lin Yuan. He was not like the traditional impression of fund managers. He did not have an aggressive momentum, but instead exuded a scholarly calmness.
The interview soon turned into a heated discussion about cryptocurrency. When I said that I had started studying Bitcoin in 2017, his eyes lit up: “Have you experienced the big bear market in 2018?”
“Of course,” I laughed, “I lost all my pants. But it was that experience that made me understand that Bitcoin is not only an investment product, but also a revolution that changes the financial world.”
“Interesting.” He nodded thoughtfully, “Most people talk about prices, but few people pay attention to the ideas behind it.”
A week later, I received the offer. After becoming a member of the team, I found that Lin Yuan is not only an excellent fund manager, but also a mentor with great personality charm. Whenever the market fluctuates sharply and other traders are in a panic, he can always stay calm and use rational analysis to comfort everyone.
I remember one time when the market suddenly plummeted and we suffered heavy losses. The office was filled with low pressure and everyone stared at the screen in a daze. At this time, Lin Yuan suddenly stood up and said, “Let’s go, let’s buy coffee.”
In the cafe downstairs, he did not talk about the losses, but told us the story of Satoshi Nakamoto. “Do you know? Bitcoin was born during the 2008 financial crisis, which was an era full of uncertainty about the future. But it was at that time that some people chose to innovate and chose to believe that technology can change the world.”
His words reminded me of the reason why I first came into contact with Bitcoin. At that time, I had just graduated and was full of doubts about the traditional financial system, and Bitcoin gave me a reason to believe in change.
Slowly, I found myself looking forward to the daily morning meeting more and more. Not only because of his unique market insights, but also because of his attitude towards life. After discussing the market, he would enthusiastically share the books he had read recently or talk about the exhibitions he went to see on the weekend.
One day, I was working overtime and there were only two of us left in the office. He suddenly asked me: “Have you ever thought about why Bitcoin has not disappeared after so many years?”
I thought about it: “Because of faith?”
“It’s trust.” He turned his chair and looked at the night outside the window, “In this world full of uncertainty, people need not only an asset, but also something to believe in. Just like…” He paused, “Like meeting a trustworthy person.”
At that moment, I suddenly understood something. It turned out that in these days, I had fallen in love with this man unknowingly. Not because of his title, not because of his talent, but because in him, I saw the balance of firmness and tenderness that I pursued.
A month later, we went to the beach for team building. At night, everyone drank beer around the campfire, and he quietly handed me a USB flash drive: “This is some of my thoughts on Bitcoin that I want to share with you.”
When I opened it, it was a letter: “When we talk about Bitcoin, perhaps we are not just talking about a digital asset. We are talking about trust, ideals, and how to remain sincere in this era. Thank you for letting me understand that some investments are more valuable than Bitcoin.”
Today is my second anniversary since I joined the company. The morning sun shines into the office. I look at the USB flash drive on the table and think of the past two years. The market is still fluctuating, but our feelings, like the never-ending Bitcoin network, are becoming more and more resilient under the witness of time.
“Good morning.” He walked in with two cups of coffee, “Are you ready for today’s morning meeting?”
I smiled and nodded. Perhaps this is the best love, two people can look up at the stars together and watch the candlestick chart together. In this digital world, we have found the most real connection.
