What If You Had 500 IQ?

Summary

With a 500 IQ, Leo can rebuild his phone over breakfast so its battery lasts a month—but his extraordinary mind makes ordinary life feel dull. He solves his sister Mia’s olympiad problem instantly, predicts punchlines, and invents clever household gadgets.

To avoid attracting companies and curious people, Leo hides his abilities, keeps his test scores average, and stays invisible. His dry joke about being smart enough not to get rich sums up his choice to avoid attention.

Leo finds one thing that still matters: his mother. When scammers trick her into transferring Mia’s university savings, he follows the clues to their operation. Rather than pocketing the money or taking revenge, he exposes the gang, helps freeze their accounts, and gives the evidence to the police. The gang’s boss receives a chilling message: “You called my mother today. … You should get the door.” The stolen savings are returned to hundreds of victims.

Leo expects the arrests and refunds, but not the victims’ joy. Their surprise finally gives him the spark he’s been missing, and he laughs right on time for once.

That night, his computer starts typing by itself. For the first time, someone may be one step ahead of him—and Leo is delighted to have a real puzzle.

Characters

• Leo
• His mother
• Mia, his sister
• The scammer on the phone
• The scam gang