Rebirth at the Start: This Fate is Too Explosive!

Chapter 129 The system is high above the imperial court, while his ambition lies in the distant worl

He Bowen respectfully introduced, "Principal, this is Ye Fan."

Wu Yunze didn't look up, still looking at the documents in his hand, and simply gave a faint "hmm," but an invisible sense of pressure emanated from him: "Okay, thank you for your hard work, go ahead and get busy."

"good!"

He Bowen responded, gave Ye Fan an encouraging look, and quietly left, closing the door gently behind him.

Only the two of them remained in the office.

Wu Yunze then slowly took off his glasses, raised his head, and looked the young man in front of him up and down with sharp eyes.

That gaze seemed to penetrate the surface and reach the essence.

After a long pause, a meaningful smile appeared on his face. He spoke slowly, his voice still steady but less formulaic: "Student Ye Fan doesn't seem like the type to become the top scorer."

Ye Fan met the principal's gaze, neither humble nor arrogant, a smile playing on his lips: "Does the principal think I lack a bit of the 'rigidity' of a bookworm? Or does he think I stand too straight, lacking the hunched posture of someone who has studied diligently for years?"

A genuine look of surprise flashed across Wu Yunze's eyes.

He had intended to use this sentence to ease the tension of their first meeting, but to his surprise, the other party not only wasn't intimidated, but also cleverly turned the tables on him, even with a hint of teasing.

His calm and composed demeanor far surpassed that of any of his peers.

"Yes, but not entirely."

Wu Yunze leaned back slightly, crossed his hands on the table, and looked at him with interest: "You give me a very special feeling. You don't seem like a fledgling entering university, but rather like a seasoned veteran who has seen the storms of life."

This is already a very high evaluation.

Ye Fan grinned, his tone relaxed: "Principal, you flatter me. Although I am the top science student, I have always felt that true wisdom should not be confined to form. Which of the great writers throughout history was a rigid, dogmatic bookworm? I dare not compare myself to him, but I admire him."

His gaze swept over the principal's gold-rimmed glasses on the table, and he grinned, "Why don't you lend me your glasses for a bit? I'll give you a demonstration of being an honest student right now?"

"Hahaha!"

Wu Yunze was thoroughly amused, his hearty laughter echoing in the spacious office: "Good lad! Interesting, really interesting! Unconventional yet able to reach the pinnacle, truly a genius, living up to his reputation!"

He gestured to the leather sofa beside him: "Sit down, don't stand. I didn't call you here for anything else, I just wanted to see for myself what kind of person this top student who gave up Tsinghua and Peking University for Nanjing University really is. Do you know how to drink tea? Would you like a cup?"

He got up and prepared to walk towards the tea table.

"Please have a seat, Principal."

Ye Fan acted first, walking straight to the tea table beside him. He smoothly picked up the kettle, added water, and boiled it, saying, "I'll make you some tea."

His tone was natural, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Ye Fan didn't sit down, but instead filled the kettle with water from the tea table next to him and started boiling water: "I'll make you some tea."

Wu Yunze stopped in his tracks, his eyes filled with even greater admiration.

He watched Ye Fan smoothly warm the cup, wash the tea, and brew it, each movement steady and skillful, carrying a composure beyond his years.

Soon, Ye Fan presented a cup of hot tea with a clear broth and a fragrant aroma, placing it respectfully but not obsequiously in front of Wu Yunze.

Wu Yunze picked up his teacup, inhaled the aroma, and then looked at Ye Fan again. This time, his appreciation was tinged with more seriousness: "Excellent tea, excellent craftsmanship. Ye Fan, not only are you outstanding in your studies, but your demeanor in dealing with people is also rare."

He took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and said frankly, "I think you have great potential. After you finish your undergraduate studies at Nanjing University, you'll be recommended for a master's degree. After graduation, you can consider taking the provincial selection exam for civil servants. With your qualifications and my recommendation, you're sure to shine and have a bright future."

This is a very significant promise that Wu Yunze could make, representing his optimism and support for Ye Fan's future political career.

however.

Without the slightest hesitation, Ye Fan met the principal's expectant gaze and shook his head gently yet firmly: "Thank you for your kindness and guidance, Principal Wu. However... I'm sorry, I already have a clear plan for the path I want to take. This path is outside the system."

Wu Yunze looked at him in surprise.

He never expected that his olive branch would be rejected so decisively, especially a path that seemed so bright and promising to most people!

Ye Fan met the principal's probing gaze with a calm smile, but his eyes remained sharp as ever: "Didn't you just say that I'm unconventional? The rules and regulations within the system are secure and stable, but to me, they're more like an invisible cage. I'm used to being wild, and I yearn for the vastness and grandeur of the ocean."

Just kidding, trying to fit into the system is like putting shackles on yourself.

His tone shifted, revealing a youthful vigor and a maturity beyond his years: "Besides, Principal, while the path through the system is undoubtedly prestigious, it's fraught with obstacles. Resources, connections, opportunities, and even luck are all indispensable. Rather than entrusting your future to uncertain ups and downs, it's better to be grounded and take control of your own destiny. Therefore, I'd rather honestly go into business and be a wealthy man; that's much more comfortable."

His words clearly expressed his aspirations and philosophy of life: freedom, control, and pragmatism.

The system represents the high halls of power, while his ambitions lie in the far reaches of the world.

This is not cowardice, but a proactive choice based on clear understanding.

Wu Yunze stared intently at the bright-eyed, spirited young man before him, remaining silent for a long time.

Inside the office, only the lingering aroma of tea remained.

Finally, he slowly nodded, letting out a sigh that was difficult to decipher, but he offered no further advice, only saying softly, "Indeed! So be it! With your temperament and drive, if you were to enter the business world, your achievements might truly far surpass those of following the established order within the system!"

He changed the subject, his tone revealing a knowing insight into the world: "However, just by looking at you, I can tell you're not one to be content with being inferior to others. A towering building starts from the ground up, and the path of entrepreneurship, starting from scratch, is no easier than the other way around, in terms of hardship and the difficulty of laying a solid foundation."

This academic giant, who has mentored countless students and seen countless people, felt for the first time a freshman entering university with such a strong and indefinable "aura".

It was a blend of mature clarity, unwavering determination, and an absolute desire for control over the future.

Ye Fan, carrying his schoolbag, bid farewell to the principal and walked out of the solemn and dignified administration building.

Outside is a bustling and vibrant campus, where September sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled patterns of light.

He followed the signs and headed towards the male dormitory building of the Business Administration Department.

Pushing open the slightly worn wooden door of dormitory 208, a burst of noisy laughter and chatter hits you.

Inside the dormitory, the other three members had clearly become close friends, sitting on their beds or chairs, chatting enthusiastically about their hometown experiences or their aspirations for their new lives.