At 17, he got into one of the world's top universities with almost freakishly good grades.
On Wall Street, he used mathematical models to leverage tens of billions in capital.
At 21, he quietly returned to China, hoping only to become a landlord within the Second Ring Road.
Instead, his childhood sweetheart dragged him to a gathering of Beijing's elite circles.
“Let me introduce everyone. This is my childhood friend. His family runs a small business.” A low-key rise to the top, face-slapping the nouveau riche.