#神童张炘炀现状: There are only a few thousand dollars left in the card#
Lead
"If you don't buy me a house in Beijing, then I won't participate in the master's thesis defense and won't take the doctoral exam." This sentence was said by Zhang Qiongqiao, known as a "prodigy", in a media interview. The 16-year-old scholar is in the spotlight for his astonishing academic achievements and unusual demands.
Childhood: An accessory to learning
Zhang's academic path was unusual. As early as elementary school, his IQ reached a staggering 140, which made his parents do their best to nurture him. In order not to disturb his studies, his parents did not even allow guests to come to the house, which filled his childhood with academic pressure. This makes people start to think whether growth is just an adjunct to learning for Zhang.
Middle School Struggle: Academic Discomfort
Although Zhang studied hard under the supervision of his parents, the frequent grade skipping also made him gradually lose his ability to adapt. In junior high school, his academic performance declined, and sometimes he even reached the bottom of his class. Although the junior high school teachers who taught him were amazed by his talent, his studies were not solid, which became a difficult time in his academic path.
High School Breakthrough: The Decision of a 10-Year-Old College Student
Zhang's story ushered in a little dawn in high school. He was admitted to university, even though it wasn't the university he and his parents had hoped. His grades gave him the chance to go to a better university, but his parents were eager to get him early, and he went to college at the age of 10. This decision changed not only his fate, but also their family life.
Master's requirements: a house in Beijing
However, the climax of Zhang's story is not here. As he defended his master's thesis, he made an unprecedented request to his parents: to buy him a house in Beijing. In Beijing, even the most ordinary house is worth millions. The demanding request sparked a nationwide controversy and people voiced their opinions, but in the end, his parents did not meet his demands.
National controversy: the demand of "child prodigy"
Mr. Zhang's demands sparked a nationwide debate. Some supported him, believing that his demands were reasonable, while most dismissed his demands as unrealistic. In the end, his parents stood their ground and did not buy a property, and Zhang did not drop out of school.
Doctoral years: academic ups and downs
Zhang continued his academic career and was admitted to Beihang University for a doctorate. Despite being a "child prodigy", his academic path was not easy. Among the requirements for his Ph.D., he was required to publish two SCI papers, but this requirement almost put him in a desperate situation. After publishing his first SCI, his academic motivation declined, and he frequently changed research topics, which delayed the publication of his second SCI.
Parental expectations: waiting for the return of glory
In the eyes of Zhang's parents, his aura of "prodigy" should last forever, and they firmly believe that he will regain his glory. However, after eight long years of waiting and perseverance, it was not until the eighth year that a second SCI was published, and he finally completed his doctoral studies.
Out of society: the struggle for economic independence
After leaving school, Mr. Zhang tried to find a job, but faced financial struggles. He asked his parents to give him $10,000 every two months, believing they owed him the money. It was his response to his parents' failure to meet his demands.
Changing thinking: from material to quiet
However, the 28-year-old has changed a lot. He no longer pursues material things and lives a simple life. He joked that prices in Shanghai are not high, and his expenses for each meal are almost always around 10 yuan, and his best meal does not exceed 17 yuan. He is more focused on writing and popular science work, believing that the current life is his real pursuit.
The future: Li Bai in pursuit of freedom
Zhang said that if there is an afterlife, he will choose to become Li Bai and enjoy a dashing and unrestrained life. His story, from the aura of a "child prodigy" to today's inner tranquility, shows the growth and change in a special growth story.
Epilogue:
Zhang's story makes people reflect on the pressures of childhood, the twists and turns of growing up, and how to balance family expectations and personal pursuits. His experience vividly shows the process of a young man finding his true values in society and the path back to inner peace from material desires. Whatever his choices, Zhang is a unique and impressive individual, and his story inspires us to think about our own lives and values.
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