Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Joe was at a loss for words.

Keegan looked at him, “So you don’t like it, but you don’t want to change it?”

Joe remained silent.

Why did it feel like he was getting a lecture from the top student back in high school? Serious, but to the point.

He opened his mouth, wanting to argue, but no words came out. After a while, he finally said, “I didn’t think that far.” He had only been focused on defying his family.

Keegan said, “Your life is your own. Whether you take it seriously or just go through the motions, it’s still your life. Ignoring what you don’t like won’t make it go away. Just getting by won’t solve the problem; it’ll still be there.”

“You go through school half-heartedly, graduate half-heartedly, then maybe you get a job or stay at home. And then what? Is that the life you want?”

Joe stared at Keegan for a long time before admitting, “No.”

He didn’t enjoy his major, so he didn’t put in much effort, just wanting to graduate quickly. But as Keegan pointed out, what happens after graduation? Should he find a job in his field or just work at his family’s company? Neither option appealed to him. He’d spent four years just getting by and gained nothing.

feels too late to change

in, “You’re only 20, you’re still young. It’s not too late to do anything. Don’t limit yourself. Remember that student who retook the college entrance exams this year and scored high enough to pick a new school? He’s two years older than you, and he wasn’t afraid to start over. So why should

sighed, “Why don’t you two start a class for lost causes? The way you talk makes me

do poorly in school. Even ordinary people can secure a stable job through hard work in

and Stella were

in society, your network is your social circle. When you need help or information, people will respond based on the value you bring, not just how well you get along with them.

you have to be useful to make friends? Isn’t that kind of relationship not

or change direction, you’re choosing

fast or slow you go, the goal is the same. People with the same goals will reach the destination, even if they take different

not waste time, but Keegan broke it down and explained why it was important. His major might have been chosen by

with young people. First

him “my brother and

reason for convincing me to study, I agree with what you said, so I’ll follow your advice. Do

talk after you

and ran into