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.

late to change my major,” Joe said,

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

causes? The way you talk makes me feel like if I don’t study

successful people didn’t do poorly in school. Even ordinary people can secure a stable job through hard work in their studies. But what’s really important is something you might not

Stella

later. Once you’re in society, your network is your social circle. When you need help or information, people will respond based on the value you bring, not

Isn’t that kind of relationship not genuine from the start? How can you have a real

marathon. At each stage, you’ll have different people running alongside you. Whether you keep going, stop, or change direction, you’re

you to pick friends based on their usefulness. I’m saying it’s like running a marathon. It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you go, the goal is the same. People with the same goals will reach the destination,

sharp Keegan’s reasoning was. His family always told him to study hard and not waste time, but Keegan broke it down and explained why it was important. His major might have been chosen by others, but his life was his own. As long as he wasn’t at the finish line, he could still make

people. First Julian, now Joe—Keegan

angrily called Keegan “Uncle” before, now called him “my brother and sister-in-law” when he was dropped off

I agree with what you said, so I’ll follow your

you pass

waved and ran into