System: Master Your Life-Chapter 638 - 161: Xu Lin’s Mindset Change (3)

Xu Lin saw the principal look up at him and was about to say what his name was and what he was doing there.

But the principal, after a moment of surprise, said, "I remember you, you’re Xu Lin, right? From Freshman Economics Class 1?"

Xu Lin was taken aback, not expecting the other person to recognize him.

The principal of Finance University, with an administrative rank equivalent to a department head, plus being the principal of such a prestigious school, he could call upon countless extraordinary people with just a phone call.

In other words, he deals with numerous affairs daily and yet remembers a student, which was somewhat surprising to Xu Lin.

The last time Xu Lin met him was at the opening ceremony of the previous semester.

But actually, from the principal’s perspective, what did he see?

Just now, Xu Lin pushed open the door and the principal instinctively looked up.

He saw a young man who, at first glance, seemed very extraordinary.

This feeling was so strange. The principal was almost fifty, having lived half his life, and to have reached this position, what kind of people hadn’t he seen?

Once in the Capital City for a meeting, he had even seen the highest-ranking officials, with the top leader addressing them.

So, he had met many prominent figures.

But people like Xu Lin, he could count on one hand.

Moreover, this was just a young man.

Li Yunfei quickly recognized Xu Lin, recalling that this young man was the one he had high hopes for during last year’s freshman ceremony.

At that time, he was dressed in a suit, with a very unique aura. Li Yunfei had remarked he was like a precious jade tree, rarely seen in this world. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Li Yunfei thought at the time that this young man had the aura of a fine jade tree and would be extraordinary in the future.

Later, amidst the hustle and bustle of life, he had forgotten this young man.

Now that the young man appeared again, he immediately remembered him.

"Principal, it’s me!"

Xu Lin nodded.

"Xu Lin, please have a seat. Is there something you need?"

Li Yunfei gestured to the seat opposite him. Xu Lin sat down, and the two sat facing each other.

"It’s like this, I’ll be quite busy in the future and will often need time off, so I hope the school can be flexible..."

Xu Lin then talked about his achievements and what he was recently doing.

He didn’t hide anything, truthfully saying that his accomplishments now were incomparable to the real elites who came out of Finance University, who are prominent in political and business circles.

Many uneducated people think that without studying, they can still become wealthy and noble. These ignorant people don’t see how many great figures in the country come from prestigious schools, making survivorship bias not even a discussion point.

"Oh my, you’re the Mr. Xu?"

Li Yunfei was surprised. His younger daughter was in her first year of high school, and once she told him, "Dad, this Mr. Xu is from your school. I want to apply to Finance University in the future."

At that time, Li Yunfei was busy and didn’t pay much attention.

Now, with Xu Lin’s mention, everything linked together.

Actually, the title "Mr. Xu" already carried significant weight among middle school students.

This world always praises stories of young heroes because people always hope to achieve success at a young age. People wish to have everything in their twenties that others achieve in their forties or fifties.

Driving a Ferrari at twenty, what a bold and commanding presence!

It’s the same worldwide, regardless of nationality or race.

So, Mr. Xu, at eighteen, from Finance University, talented, multi-million-dollar copyrights — these words strike at countless people’s nerves.

People wonder, what kind of person is this Mr. Xu?

"That’s right, it’s me."

"Xu Lin, come sit here!"

The principal stood up and invited Xu Lin to the coffee table. The two sat down, not face to face, but with Xu Lin at his side.

"Let’s have a thorough talk. Our school has never had such an accomplished young person like you before!"

Li Yunfei smiled and said, "Our school, although full of talents and students who succeeded in starting businesses during college, most rely on external forces, like family resources. It’s rare to see someone succeed purely through personal effort. To put it straightforwardly, our school hasn’t had a grassroots rise — without family support, our young people have to take many detours."

The principal mentioned that the school has student entrepreneurship projects, and they value student entrepreneurship, providing significant support, but the survival rate within five years of these student ventures is less than one percent.

Many projects don’t survive beyond three years. Many young people who start full of ambition end up exiting with regret. Some regain confidence to try again, but most surrender to reality, and as they age, that youthful spirit diminishes, never to be bold and ambitious again.

In fact, even at top universities, the majority graduate to become employees, with only a minority becoming the pillars of society, rising to the middle class.

To break past this and surpass the middle class is extraordinary, and such individuals are extremely rare.

The essence of society is for vested interests to protect their privileges. In other words, if you want to rise, they won’t allow it, stamping out any outstanding potential early on.

Li Yunfei and Xu Lin talked at length.

Finally, they returned to Xu Lin: "I’ve lived half my life, and this is the first time I’ve seen someone rise to this level purely through personal effort, and you’re not even twenty!"

He recalled his younger daughter saying how amazing Mr. Xu was, selling a book for a billion-dollar copyright.

But do you think he’s a writer?

No.

He’s already succeeded in entering the entertainment industry.

This is a naturally gifted young man who, through sheer personal power, achieved what ordinary people can’t in a lifetime.

Xu Lin didn’t modestly say, "You overpraise," but rather said directly, "This is just the beginning. I will go much, much further in the future."

There are times when Xu Lin is humble, but not always. Sometimes, he needs to show his edge. He’s eighteen, at the peak of his boldness and vitality, and if some old man told him to be humble or said achieving too early isn’t good and to settle down, Xu Lin would dismiss it. His life is unstoppable, already breaking the limits, facing a very bright future, so how could he stop?

"Great, I have high hopes for you. I hope our Finance University will be proud of you in the future!"

The principal laughed heartily, holding great expectations for Xu Lin.

Xu Lin’s request for unrestricted leave was thus granted.

Essentially, he doesn’t need to apply for leave anymore. He can come and go freely, and the school won’t record him as absent.

Rules are made for ordinary people, but for someone like Xu Lin, whose future is boundless and has already achieved significant accomplishments, the school gives him a green light all the way.