Chapter 005: The Talent of Qin Xiong

When Qin Xiong was initially adopted by the Tang Group, at just over three years old, he exhibited signs of being reclusive and self-enclosed. He was always immersed in the world of painting, creating many fantastical images that were incomprehensible to outsiders

Tang Tian curiously opened the file and browsed through it carefully, unable to help but murmur: "Mild depression?"

He does not communicate with other children and often hides far away when playing games. The doctor diagnosed Qin Xiong with depression, but the cause is difficult to ascertain

However, it is precisely because individuals with mild depressive disorder exhibit excessive divergent thinking that they are able to receive, analyze, and process more comprehensive information in a shorter time than the average person

If this continues, it will cause serious and irreversible damage

While other children are still practicing dribbling, Qin Xiong has already begun to use agile feints to maneuver past opponents on the field

While other children were still struggling with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, Qin Xiong was already exploring more difficult problems on his own

In simple terms, a scene that appears very complex to the average person, difficult to untangle and dizzying to behold, can be clearly organized in the eyes of individuals with mild depression. They are able to present a coherent image in their minds, and more importantly, they can quickly grasp the key details and, on that basis, engage in more creative elevation and processing

Freire and Tu Shidi explained on the side: "Simply put, the probability of suffering from this low-risk depression is even lower than that of winning the lottery. Furthermore, if a person with low intelligence suffers from this condition, they may become an idiot; whereas if a person with high intelligence suffers from low-risk depression, they are either a genius or a madman! Often, the line between genius and madness is very thin, just like Einstein and Newton. They are unparalleled figures in the history of human science, yet they are also fools in everyday life. Later analyses suggest that they suffered from mental illness or other psychological disorders, which may be similar to the situation present in Qin Xiong."

By the time Qin Xiong was 8 years old, his talent in football suddenly became remarkable. It was not merely a gradual accumulation leading to a qualitative change; over the course of 5 years, he focused on football more than his peers. While other children would often slack off, once he committed to something, he exhibited a level of dedication that even adults found frightening. Most astonishingly, Qin Xiong possessed an incredible creativity in football.

If he were to pursue a career in scientific research, perhaps today's Qin Xiong would become an outstanding researcher, achieving even greater accomplishments for this country and making contributions to the world.

The same is true in the realm of football

Unfortunately, the Tang Group has no interest in nurturing these orphans to become mathematicians or high achievers in the sciences. After completing their foundational education, there is no need to impart advanced mathematical knowledge to these children, as the emphasis on education increasingly shifts towards football.

During the process of reviewing the documents, Tang Tian gained a general understanding of what low-risk depression is.

Tang Tian furrowed his brow and said, "Did I make a mistake? Back then, when Qin Xiong displayed his mathematical talent, I should have nurtured him to become a scientist"

In the study of mathematics, Qin Xiong has demonstrated sharp thinking; while other children are still struggling with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, he has already mastered them completely. In terms of painting, he has honed his skills through practice, and despite having no guidance, his level of artistry continues to improve.

As for the medical diagnosis made for Qin Xiong over a decade ago, it is certainly not given much weight today, as the level of medical expertise has significantly advanced. While the general direction of the diagnosis back then was not incorrect, it is important to note that there are many different types of depression.

While other children are still single-mindedly relying on speed to surpass their opponents, Qin Xiong has already developed a keen ability to grasp the rhythm difference between acceleration and pause, effortlessly maneuvering past his adversaries

Tang Tian deeply remembered that today was his birthday. Aside from the brief smile that Qin Xiong had shown when he learned he would be going to Ajax for a trial, his expression remained consistently lukewarm at other times, making him seem out of place at this festive birthday banquet

Mild depressive disorder is essentially characterized by a low level of spontaneous implicit suppression in the human brain, lacking effective self-defense mechanisms for the brain, which results in an inability to effectively suppress overly divergent thinking

Freddy took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Tang Tian, saying: "Over the years, I have tried to find ways to improve Qin Xiong's somewhat closed psychological state. Until recently, I noticed a research report conducted by the psychology research teams of the University of Toronto and Harvard University. I believe we have identified the true issue with Qin Xiong. No, it should not be called an issue; from my perspective, the talents that Qin Xiong possesses are a gift bestowed upon him by God"

Freddy said gently: "Of course, he is like my child, and I wish for his happiness and joy"

It is easy to imagine that if a normal person were to engage in divergent thinking and exploration of everything they see on a daily basis, the burden on their brain would be exceedingly heavy

This is related to the fact that from the age of 8, he began to exhibit extraordinary talent, and over the subsequent ten years, he continued to widen the gap between himself and his peers. It is not an exaggeration to say that at this time, Qin Xiong stood out like a crane among chickens.

In the following five years, Qin Xiong received football training. His life, apart from his foundational education, consisted of painting and football training alone. From a very young age, his talent was widely recognized, but the acknowledged talents were in mathematics and painting.

Hearing Freddy's words, Tang Tian felt much better. He sincerely said to Freddy: "I hope that when you go to the Netherlands, you can take care of him as meticulously as you did in the past"

Until today, Tang Tian still believes that Qin Xiong has tendencies towards depression. On a positive note, Qin Xiong appears to be exceptional and unconventional; however, on a negative note, he seems "foolish" in social situations, as if there is an invisible barrier between him and the outside world. His reactions to social interactions are also very passive

However, the world is vast, and the football environment in China is akin to a desert in the global context. There are countless talents around the world, and it is uncertain what position Qin Xiong truly occupies. He needs to venture out, to test himself through genuine and brutal competition, and to continue achieving breakthroughs

While other children only see football and wish to perform individually, Qin Xiong is able to observe during the match and timely provide his teammates with brilliant assists.

Based on the talent Qin Xiong displayed in mathematics during his childhood, it is certain that his intelligence quotient is not low