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.

almost a junior now, and it feels too late to change my major,” Joe said, feeling a

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 you

a class for lost causes? The way you talk makes me

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

and Stella

society, your network is your social circle. When you need help

by Keegan’s bluntness. “Do you have to be useful to make friends? Isn’t that kind of relationship not genuine from the start? How can you have a real connection

At each stage, you’ll have different people running alongside you. Whether you keep going, stop, or change direction, you’re choosing your companions. If your goals align, you’ll have shared experiences, and that’s where the connection comes

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

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

with young people. First Julian, now Joe—Keegan

boy who had angrily called Keegan “Uncle” before, now called him

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

“Let’s talk after you pass your

and ran