Just as Xu Zifan was preparing to move on to the next step of his plan, his scumbag parents showed up at his door. They had been having a terrible time for the past six months. They had lost their jobs, their relatives and friends disowned them, their neighbors gossiped about them, and people often smashed their windows and dumped garbage in front of their door. Their complaints were ignored; their disgraceful behavior in ruining a genius was simply too disgusting.
When they first saw that Xu Zifan had actually started a company, they tried to contact him by phone, but he never answered. The company staff coldly told them that the boss had nothing to do with them and that they shouldn't be so shameless; at least they should have some decency for their youngest son. They had been beating and scolding Xu Zifan for over a decade; when had they ever suffered such treatment? Stubbornly, they decided to stop contacting him.
In their eyes, they were Xu Zifan's biological parents. Even if he became the world's richest man, he would still have to come back to acknowledge them and take good care of them. What had they done wrong? They supported his education, hoped he would succeed, and even when he skipped classes, they didn't give up on him. They even paid 5,000 yuan a month for his rehabilitation. They were perfect parents; what had they done to wrong him? So they hadn't contacted Xu Zifan, waiting for him to return home on his own. Occasionally, he would go online to express his grievances and anger, which of course resulted in him being fiercely criticized by netizens.
But six months have passed, and every now and then there are news reports about Xu Zifan on TV. He did this and that, helped these people and was preparing to help even more people. It's as if Xu Zifan made a lot of money and then spent it all, making the two of them feel like their hearts were being torn apart!
They finally couldn't sit still any longer and rushed to Beijing with their two-and-a-half-year-old son, heading straight to Xu Zifan's company. Anyone with a discerning eye would recognize them, especially the staff at Xu Zifan's company. The receptionist, a former student persecuted in a school, immediately glared at them and demanded, "What are you doing here? The boss has already said it has nothing to do with you!"
Mr. Xu snorted coldly, his face grim. "Whether there's a relationship or not isn't up to him. The law doesn't allow severing parent-child relationships. I'll always be his father! Get that brat down here and see me right now. What kind of trash is he? He's made it big and now he doesn't recognize his parents!"
The receptionist was trembling with anger, pointing at them and shouting, "Security! Security! Throw them out! Don't let them pollute our company!"
The security guards, also selected from among the trainees, had already gathered around and immediately stepped forward to pull them apart upon hearing the commotion. However, Xu's mother used her youngest son to block them, shouting, "What are you doing? Bullying a child? Go ahead and fight! If you touch my child, I'll sue you to death!"
They'd been verbally abused so much over the past six months that they slept fitfully at night, fearing someone would break in. They'd become quite neurotic, their speech and actions much ruder, displaying an unreasonable attitude. Seeing this, the receptionist called Yan Dong, the boy who had attempted suicide by drinking hand sanitizer but nearly killed his parents in revenge. He was now Xu Zifan's assistant, learning from Xu Zifan and also studying law with the legal team.
He was somewhat extreme in temperament and had some serious problems, but he was very capable, which was why Xu Zifan kept him by his side. Yan Dong's first thought upon receiving the news was dark; he wanted to use underhanded methods to deal with Xu's parents. But as soon as this thought arose, he remembered Xu Zifan's warning. Xu Zifan had told him that while revenge was possible for suffering in life, one must never allow oneself to sink into a dark quagmire—that would be demonic possession, harming both oneself and others.
So after three minutes of silence, Yan Dong knocked on Xu Zifan's office door. "Brother Fan, your parents and your younger brother are here and causing trouble at the front desk. The security guards are hesitant to take action because they're children. Do you have any instructions, Brother Fan?"
He was a year older than Xu Zifan, and many of the other students were also a bit older than Xu Zifan, but they all called Xu Zifan "Brother Fan" because he was their savior, and this "Brother Fan" carried their heartfelt respect.
Xu Zifan closed the document, asked his secretary to contact the reporter, then got up and walked out, smiling at Yan Dong: "Well done. No matter what, never use brute force to teach others a lesson and tarnish yourself."
Yan Dong felt he had done the right thing and felt a little relieved, but he was still very angry. "Brother Fan, why did you go to the reporters? They're using their parental status to pressure you like this. If you try to play the victim and talk nonsense to the reporters, it will definitely affect you."
As Xu Zifan walked away, he waved to him, "Don't worry, I already had a plan to deal with them when I was electrocuted, but I've been too busy to deal with them. Since they've come to me of their own accord, I'll send them to where they belong."
Yan Dong's eyes lit up. "Brother Fan, are you going to sue them and send them to jail? Should we call a lawyer over now?"
"No, what's two years in jail?" Xu Zifan glanced at him and said with a smile, "Xiao Dong, I'm stopping you from doing many things not to tell you about the goodness and beauty of the world, but to let you know that there are many solutions to any problem, but you must be able to handle it with ease and complete control, and be soberly aware of what you are doing, whether you will pay the price, and whether it is worth it."
Yan Dong nodded, seemingly understanding, though somewhat bewildered, but he believed Xu Zifan was right. Xu Zifan patted his shoulder, "This time you'll stay by my side and watch how I get revenge. It's just revenge, no need for such violence. We need to keep our hearts at peace."
Yan Dong followed Xu Zifan out, his face turning cold at the sight of the two scoundrels, his eyes blazing with murderous intent. Xu's father was a little intimidated, and even paused when he saw Xu Zifan. Was this well-dressed, handsome, and successful man his son? Xu Zifan's aura of authority instantly diminished the confidence of Xu's parents. Xu's father, forcing a smile, scolded, "You little brat, you know how to come out? You hired these people!"
"Are they employees? How have they treated us? Fire them!"
Reporters rushed over and overheard his words. They immediately turned on their cameras and pointed them at him. A dozen reporters surrounded him, microphones practically shoved in his face. "Why are you here looking for Xu Zifan? Did you come here because he's making money?"
"Do you think what you just said is correct? You're going to fire Xu Zifan's employees arbitrarily?"
"Are you ashamed of what you did? Do you regret it?"
"Aren't you afraid that your youngest son will resent you when he grows up? With parents with such a terrible reputation, he probably won't have a good life, right?"
The scene suddenly became noisy, with questions bombarding Xu's parents. They instantly became agitated, shouting, "What nonsense are you spouting? Who sent you here? We don't give interviews, get out of here!"
Xu Zifan looked them in the eye, straightened his cuffs, and silently stared at them for ten seconds before asking, "Dad, Mom, are you two acting strangely? The reporter is just doing his job, why are you so agitated?"
Xu's mother retorted angrily, "Who are you calling abnormal? You're the abnormal one! You've been as stupid as a pig since you were little, always at the bottom of your class in every exam. And now you think you're so smart? You dare to insult your parents?"
There were over twenty reporters and cameramen surrounding Xu's parents, with security guards protecting Xu Zifan. They couldn't even reach him to lay a hand on him. Xu Zifan shrugged, touched his cufflinks, and asked in confusion, "Did I curse you? I just really think... something's not right here." He gestured to his head. "I studied psychology. Your liking to abuse children indicates you have psychological problems. Now you're so agitated, even trying to hit someone in front of so many people. I suspect you have bipolar disorder. Besides, I own such a big company, and you still think I'm stupid? I think your basic understanding is flawed."
Although Xu Zifan tried to phrase it tactfully, his parents interpreted it as him saying they were insane, just like the insults netizens had leveled at them: blind to their talents, treating their genius son like trash, utterly ignorant. They even claimed they had bipolar disorder—what's the difference between that and accusing them of rabies? It was pure insult! The pent-up frustration from six months of abuse was about to explode, and Xu Zifan, their son who had never dared to say no to them, verbally hurling insults at them, completely enraged them.
Xu's father took off his shoe and threw it at Xu Zifan. When he missed, he tried hitting him with his phone and then with Xu's mother's bag, yelling with bloodshot eyes, "You bastard, come here! If I don't teach you a lesson today, you won't know who you are! Get over here! I'll beat you to death!"
Before Xu Zifan could even lift a finger, the security guards had already cleared away the objects, glaring at Xu's parents with disgust and anger. Reporters, one after another, shoved microphones into their mouths, asking if they truly suffered from bipolar disorder and if, as Xu Zifan claimed, they had cognitive biases. Xu's parents, increasingly enraged by the reporters' sharp questions and the security guards' disdainful looks, became increasingly irrational and completely lost their composure, unleashing a torrent of angry words at Xu Zifan.
Xu Zifan listened to their cursing for a while without any rush, then turned to Yan Dong and asked, "What do you think their situation is like?"
Yan Dong hesitated for a moment, then replied, "Mental illness?"
Xu Zifan straightened his cuffs again and said calmly, "Let's call the police. I'm afraid they'll threaten everyone's safety."
The receptionist immediately called the police, requesting them to come quickly. The police usually paid close attention to Xu Zifan's company because they had dealt with cases where employees' parents had caused trouble before. Upon hearing that Xu Zifan's parents were making a scene and assaulting people, they dispatched officers as quickly as possible.
The scene was indeed very noisy. Unable to break free from the reporters' encirclement, Mr. and Mrs. Xu angrily grabbed microphones and cameras, throwing them around and hitting several people in the process. When the police arrived, they saw this scene, immediately shouted at them, rushed over, pinned Mr. and Mrs. Xu to the ground, and swiftly handcuffed them! Their youngest son was terrified and kept crying.
Xu Zifan walked over and picked up his younger brother. He looked at his parents, who were touching their cufflinks, and frowned. "Officers," he said, "you know I run a psychological counseling center and have seen many patients who seem fine on the surface but have underlying psychological issues. I really suspect my parents are a little off. They spoil my brother so much, how could they be so reckless when they started hitting someone? Luckily, a kind person protected him, otherwise my brother would have been seriously injured. Officers, I suggest you take my parents home and have them checked out. They always think I'm a useless idiot, and I can't help but suspect they have cognitive biases. After all, in their minds, they're the only ones who are exceptionally intelligent."
Upon hearing this, Xu's parents immediately flew into a rage and shouted at him, "Xu Zifan, what did you say?! You dare to call us crazy? We should have strangled you when you were born!"
Xu Zifan looked at the police, "You see, I've heard this sentence for over ten years, and I didn't pay much attention to it at first, since many parents have said it. But they kept beating me, even sending me to those kinds of schools where they would bully me, and when I got into an accident and was hospitalized, they didn't even come to see me. That's when I started to suspect that what they said was true, and not just empty words." He then looked at his parents and touched his cufflinks, "I don't know why they came today, but judging from their demeanor, they really wish their son were dead, don't they?"
Xu's father roared, "You bastard, the sooner you die, the better! You're just a jinx to us! If it weren't for you, would we be like rats in the street, hated by everyone? Why weren't you electrocuted?! Let go! What right do you have to arrest us?!"
The reporters gasped, unable to believe they were truly so cold-blooded. Instead of being proud and happy for their son's achievements, they seemed to wish him dead. What family wouldn't cherish their child? Only someone with a screw loose would have such thoughts.
Without asking any further questions, the police officers grabbed Xu's parents, put them in the car, and asked Xu Zifan to come along.
Police officers were present to take statements from everyone and to review surveillance footage.
At the police station, Xu's parents were still furious, unable to contain their anger as they blurted out their most vehement thoughts. What were they really thinking? They were simply wondering why they hadn't strangled Xu Zifan at birth, why the electric shock hadn't killed him, and why, after finally getting him into school and no longer embarrassing them, he was back out, making them look like rats in the street. They also questioned why Xu Zifan shouldn't share his earnings; the company should all belong to them! They even said Xu Zifan deserved a beating, daring to insult them after only six months, that he'd picked up bad habits outside, and that a good beating with a stick like before would teach him a lesson!
The police officer taking their statements suppressed his anger. Did these people even deserve to be parents? What did they take their children for? Just trash they could dispose of if they didn't meet their standards?! Because the two were extremely emotionally unstable and kept cursing Xu Zifan, the police, considering Xu Zifan's suggestion, called a doctor to examine them.
The two were initially uncooperative, but the doctor managed to steer them through the conversation, and they unknowingly answered all his questions. After analysis, the doctor determined that the two had violent tendencies, extremely poor self-control, and suffered from a violent temper, making them prone to harming others. Furthermore, they exhibited extreme cognitive impairment and emotional disturbances; they were sensitive and aloof, their thoughts and behaviors differed from ordinary people, and when they lost their temper, they were no different from madmen. They were suffering from intermittent psychosis!
When the police informed Xu Zifan of the results, Xu Zifan expressed his regret, saying, "No wonder I always felt they weren't quite right; it turns out they have mental illness. Is this hereditary? Could you give us a test?"
The doctor was at the police station and immediately tested Xu Zifan and his brother, confirming that they were both normal. The police were worried that detaining Xu's parents for two days would harm Xu Zifan, so Xu Zifan expressed his gratitude and suggested sending his parents to a mental hospital for treatment.
Xu Zifan asked Yan Dong to investigate the conditions of various mental hospitals and concluded that Xu's parents' condition was quite serious. Therefore, he decided to send them to the hospital with the most severely mentally ill patients. Fearing that Xu's parents might not cooperate and could hurt others, he specially asked people from the mental hospital to come and escort them.
Xu's parents were grabbed by several men in white coats and dragged into a car. They were utterly shocked and yelled at Xu Zifan, "What are you doing? This is a police station! What do you want? Who are these people? Are you trying to get revenge on us?"
Xu Zifan touched his cufflinks and said calmly, "These are doctors and caregivers from a mental hospital. If you have mental illnesses, of course you should go to a mental hospital. Aren't you just harming yourselves and others outside? The reporter you injured before is still on leave to recover. Dad, Mom, you should focus on your treatment and not overthink things. You're prone to developing paranoia."
Xu's parents were terrified, but even more so, they were furious. They struggled desperately, glaring at Xu Zifan, "You're talking nonsense! We're not mentally ill! Let go, let us go!"
Xu Zifan watched coldly, "Don't worry, I won't abandon you. I will make sure they treat you with the best medicine."
The doctor shoved Xu's parents into the car and quickly drove them away. This scene was strikingly similar to when Xu Zifan was arrested, except this time he was standing outside, while they were the ones being taken to hell. Mental hospitals, unlike internet addiction treatment centers, are not places where everyone is persecuted. But the environment of a mental hospital is itself like hell. People like Xu's parents, prone to outbursts of anger, endure fear and panic inside, facing so many abnormal, severely mentally ill patients every day. Will they ever have a normal day? No, and he won't let them.
The original owner of this body is dead. Their real son was sent to hell by their own hands, so they might as well go to hell and join him. As for the original owner's younger brother, he felt neither affection nor dislike for a two-and-a-half-year-old child, so he hired two professional nannies to take care of him at home. However, he had many more important things to do and was too busy, so he couldn't provide his brother with the warmth of a family. He decided to wait until the child was old enough to understand, and then tell him everything. If his brother wanted to live with him, he could provide him with a good environment to grow up in; if his brother wanted a normal, warm family, he would find a reliable couple to adopt him.
After settling his younger brother in, Xu Zifan took Yan Dong back to the company. Yan Dong was still in shock. He had considered many ways to get revenge, the cruelest of which would undoubtedly be to kill them. He never expected Xu Zifan's method of revenge to be sending them to a mental hospital! Xu Zifan was their direct blood relative; with a mental evaluation certificate, Xu Zifan's signature would be effective, completely determining the fate of Xu's parents. Although a mental evaluation certificate was difficult to obtain, and he might not have been able to do it himself, Xu Zifan's revenge was absolutely the cruelest, giving them a taste of their own medicine, truly making Xu's parents experience the feeling of hell, while Xu Zifan was completely unharmed. This truly shocked Yan Dong beyond words.
Xu Zifan poured him a cup of tea and asked with a smile, "Don't you think I'm too ruthless?"
Yan Dong immediately shook his head, "That's how they treated you, you're just returning the favor."
Xu Zifan said, "Whether before or after the revenge, I remained calm. Why? Because I am the main focus, and whether they are good or bad cannot affect my life. Also, I know they are scum, their crimes are unforgivable, so I dealt with them without the slightest hesitation. You know I have many methods, done without anyone noticing, so why didn't I use these methods to help my students deal with their parents?"
Yan Dong asked instinctively, "Why?"
"Because I can only be certain that my parents are absolute demons, and they deserve all this suffering. Just as I can confirm that the principal and his ilk are beasts, I will gather evidence against them and hand it over to the judicial authorities. But I don't know about the others. I'm not a chivalrous superhero, I'm not a hero who blindly stands up for others. Precisely because I have extraordinary abilities, I must be even more aware of what I'm doing, and I can't treat myself like a god."
Similarly, I don't casually break the rules of this society. I have a scale in my heart; I can clearly distinguish right from wrong. That's what I mean by never getting bogged down in the mire, never becoming possessed.
Xu Zifan took a sip of tea, stood up, walked to the French windows, looked outside, and continued, "I can assemble a legal team, establish a foundation, open a psychological counseling center, run training courses... many, many things. Everyone needs to stand up for themselves. If I want to help others, I will provide them with that opportunity. Only by seizing the opportunity and becoming strong can they have their own lives. As for whether each persecuted person will retaliate against those who hurt them, and what methods they will use to retaliate, that is their own choice. Everyone must make their own choices and bear the consequences of their choices. I have taught you so much. If one day you still have blood on your hands, that is also your own choice. You will naturally pay the price for it. Whether it is worth it or not depends on the scales in each person's heart. Do you understand?"
Yan Dong suddenly understood. "I understand! Brother Fan, whether or not we get revenge is not important. What's important is not letting this kind of thing hold me back. I'm living my own life, and I want to choose the right path for myself and live a life I can be proud of!"
He had been following Xu Zifan for half a year and learned a lot, but seeing Xu Zifan easily take revenge on his parents like an outsider, without any pride, smugness, sadness, or anger, he finally understood that people who are not worth caring about are like fleeting clouds. Not caring means truly not caring; getting even a little emotionally involved with them is not letting go. Only those who truly let go, like Xu Zifan, can control themselves, walk the right path amidst right and wrong, remain unaffected by temptations, and avoid being corrupted.
Yan Dong, who was once the most melancholic and criminal person, overcame this hurdle and began to dedicate himself to helping others like him overcome it. He was most grateful to have met Xu Zifan, who saved him from the brink of crime. He had nothing to repay Xu Zifan with, so he chose to help others, which was also helping Xu Zifan and helping him rescue even more victims.
The news of Xu Zifan's parents being admitted to a mental hospital has stirred up another storm online, with all sorts of opinions. However, Xu Zifan's positive image and his parents' negative image are so firmly established that no one has raised any questions. Instead, it has prompted many parents to reflect a little. If Xu Zifan's parents had treated him any better, they could have enjoyed a comfortable life in their later years. But they chose to court disaster, and may now spend the rest of their lives in a mental hospital.
Afterwards, Yan Dong became increasingly proficient in law, and the company's legal team recruited more outstanding lawyers. They represented all students in lawsuits against their parents free of charge, sending any parents with evidence of abuse to prison. A few months, a year, or two years may not seem like much, but they can have a huge impact on their lives—that's enough.
This has made everyone, including those who haven't yet had children, start to think: what's the point of having children if you don't properly raise and care for them? If parents treat their children like enemies, they will eventually face repercussions. Don't think that having children is easy, and don't think that just because you call them "Mom and Dad," you can do whatever you want with them. Everyone should seriously consider whether they are ready to be qualified parents. Having children is a very important matter; if you're not prepared, having children will only harm both the child and yourself.
With the victim assistance efforts on track, Xu Zifan's company's second wildly popular online game also began generating profits, all of which were used to advance his new plan. The first step of this new plan was to launch an online gaming platform for middle-aged and elderly people, featuring card and board games, including all the card games from their era, with rules and customs from all over the country. Players could choose their location and enter a room to match with other players, or a few friends could create a room on the platform for a game. Anyone who wanted to play cards or chess but didn't want to go out could easily play in bed on this platform—convenient, effortless, and rewarding with points for winning.
There's a game called Snake, which is simple and easy to understand, perfect for killing time, and the top three players in each round get a lot of points. There's also a game where you can steal crops from other players' gardens; the more you steal and the less you lose, the higher your score. You especially need to keep a close eye on the precise timing of your own and other players' crops ripening.
There are also many games that involve decorating houses, designing jewelry and clothes, which are meaningless but require a lot of time. These games reward points for completing tasks.
These types of games actually existed before, but they weren't widespread. Xu Zifan advertised his platform, claiming it was for middle-aged and elderly people, providing them with a platform for leisure and entertainment. What attracted them most were the ability to freely adjust the size of all fonts, set alarms to prevent them from getting too engrossed in playing and missing tasks like cooking, and accumulate points to redeem for items in the in-game store. If someone played exceptionally well, they could win various household goods without spending real money, including range hoods and sofas costing tens of thousands of yuan—all for free if they had enough points.
Why not take advantage of a good deal? Seniors have so much free time; they might as well play. Middle-aged people are often tired after work; if they can't go out for entertainment, they can go online for relaxation and rejuvenation. Xu Zifan's gaming platform for middle-aged and elderly people saw a surge in registrations upon its launch, and some young people even recommended it to their elders. After all, entertainment and relaxation are good for the mind and body.
Xu Zifan's platform is designed with the needs of middle-aged and elderly people in mind in every detail. It even offers double points during holidays. After some people actually used their points to redeem goods, the gaming platform quickly became a hit among the middle-aged and elderly, and almost everyone knew about it. However, whether you want to use points to redeem items or simply enjoy playing card games, you have to spend a lot of time in the game. What does addiction mean? Isn't this it?
Xu Zifan didn't swindle them money or do anything to them, but unknowingly, those parents who scolded their children for being addicted to games and the internet all became addicted to it to varying degrees, even those who weren't initially interested.
What does he do when he's free? He must have something to do, right? He can't just go out shopping or traveling all day. He's influenced by the people around him who play games. He'll play a few rounds at home or watch TV. But TV is now connected to the internet, isn't it?
Some people vaguely understood Xu Zifan's meaning, saying that he was satirizing those "parents" who scold their children for internet addiction. Xu Zifan's plan has taken a second step, which is to launch live streaming platforms, e-sports training camps, programmer training courses, short video apps, online novel platforms, etc., all of which are familiar to young people and related to the Internet, and all of them can make money.
His company attracted many talented individuals. Although launching these platforms was time-sensitive, each feature was meticulously crafted, boasting comprehensive functions, ease of use, and a clean and user-friendly interface. Advertising was invested in various popular variety shows, leading to a rapid increase in popularity and making the company highly competitive. Once these platforms were launched, most trainees found work: those who enjoyed live streaming streamed, those interested in esports received professional training, and those who enjoyed reading novels tried their hand at writing…
Besides the students, many young people have started trying these things. Some may have just been curious and enjoyed watching, but this time they joined in the fun and mustered up the courage to give it a try. Some discovered unexpected talents, while others found that this path wasn't for them. In any case, these platforms target all young people.
At this time, Xu Zifan announced that his hand had fully recovered after rehabilitation. He accepted the invitation from the strongest team in the country and joined the team to begin training. He possessed the original owner's memories and that instinctive physical memory, and after practicing for two hours every night for so long, his addition to the team made them even more formidable. A year later, their team successfully won the world championship!
Xu Zifan has fans all over the country. When interviewed by reporters, he was asked if he had anything to say to his fans. Looking at the camera, he said, "I want to tell everyone that there's nothing wrong with pursuing your dreams. As long as we don't infringe on other people's interests, no one can point fingers at us. Today, I received this trophy to prove to the world—I love e-sports, but I'm not an internet addict! I also use my company to prove to the world that I love the internet, and I am an internet addict!"
He used the term "internet addict" twice, but clearly not in the same way. The first time was derogatory, while the second was a simple statement. We live in the internet age; who doesn't go online? Who can live without the internet? Don't we feel uncomfortable without the internet, our phones, and our computers? We are all "internet addicts"! Xu Zifan has clearly changed the definition of "internet addiction." What's wrong with loving the internet? It's not shameful, and it's not being irresponsible.
After winning the world championship, Xu Zifan left the team and began a nationwide speaking tour. He told everyone that it's one's right to love what one loves, and as long as it doesn't harm others, one can pursue it. But one must walk the right path, be independent, have financial strength, and become a successful person, so as not to have lived a life without regrets.
Some uneducated young people tried to use Xu Zifan as an excuse, but his speaking tour shut them down. Xu Zifan did say he loves the internet, but he meant loving it independently and autonomously; relying on one's parents is unacceptable. That potential for misinterpretation and negative consequences was nipped in the bud by Xu Zifan.
At the same time, his company launched a large-scale learning platform covering all subjects from kindergarten to university, thus connecting even children's learning closely with the internet. From toddlers to the elderly, no one was left out; he ushered in an era of universal internet access!
The phenomenon of universal internet access was actually foreshadowed, but many people didn't notice it, and many had little experience with the internet. Xu Zifan's actions accelerated the birth of this era. With everyone online, is it still necessary to quit internet addiction?
It took Xu Zifan ten years to accomplish all of this. Zhou Likai had mastered the operation of his left hand and both feet and joined an e-sports team. Yan Dong had also passed the qualification exam and officially become a lawyer. The nine-year-old girl from back then was admitted to the best university in the country, and the little girl who attempted suicide by swallowing toothpaste became the most popular female anchor...
The trauma caused by internet addiction treatment schools has been minimized to the greatest extent possible. The youngest victims are now adults, capable of taking control of their own lives and living freely. As for their parents, whether they regret it or remain unrepentant, who cares? They don't deserve to be cared for at all.
The original owner's younger brother had already graduated from elementary school and understood right from wrong. Xu Zifan told him the whole story. The younger brother had rarely seen his older brother in recent years, but he felt that his older brother was his greatest pride. He chose to stay, and Xu Zifan provided him with the best environment to grow up in, according to his needs. Their parents, of course, were no longer mentally stable and could only continue to live in a mental hospital.
Xu Zifan eventually developed a system that categorized everything on online platforms by age. To access anything, users had to enter their ID number, after which the system would determine their age. Those under 18 were prohibited from viewing pornography and playing games for no more than three hours a day. Those under 12 were restricted from online games and could only access educational platforms. Those over 50 or 60 also faced internet time restrictions. These numerous restrictions were the result of discussions and research between him and relevant national departments.
He wanted to change certain aspects of society, not to make everyone addicted to the internet. Over ten years, the online empire he built became well-organized, and everyone accepted this development. After all, Xu Zifan had been spreading positive energy from beginning to end, so what was so strange about him creating such a system? His top-notch hacking skills also made it impossible for anyone to crack the system; in his territory, everyone had to follow his rules.
He was given the title "Father of Internet Addiction." The term "internet addiction" was used to commemorate Xu Zifan's efforts to promote universal internet access and to warn against the cruel practice of "internet addiction treatment." People did not shy away from the word.
It is not about making everyone remember it, but about making them reflect on it.
Xu Zifan transformed the psychological counseling center into a youth problem counseling center. Teenagers go through a rebellious phase, which is a normal part of growth. Parents need to guide them patiently because they don't yet fully understand the world, and parents who brought them into this world have a responsibility to guide them to understand. If parents are truly at a loss, they can call the youth problem counseling center for consultation or arrange to see a psychologist. **Absolute confidentiality is guaranteed; there's no need to worry about any leaks.**
Seeing a psychologist doesn't mean you're sick. Even if you feel down for a while, you can see a psychologist. A good psychologist can help you get out of negative emotions quickly, saving you time on self-regulation and shortening the impact of negative emotions. Why not?
After doing everything he felt he could, Xu Zifan finally remembered his initial reason for transmigrating to this world: he wanted to study medicine. So, at the age of thirty, he was admitted to the best medical university, becoming a top medical student. Even though everyone had become accustomed to his outstanding achievements over the years, they were still taken aback. Wasn't he always at the bottom of his class? How could he have gotten into the best medical university? Didn't he love e-sports, game development, psychology, and public speaking? When did he fall in love with medicine?
Xu Zifan, of course, gave a perfect answer in the interview: "When I lost my hand due to an electric shock, I felt powerless. At that time, I thought that if I knew medicine, I could find a way to heal myself and also heal others. I don't like the feeling of handing my fate over to others, so I decided to study medicine. Everyone knows that I've never been a good student, so I spent ten years self-studying and reviewing, preparing thoroughly, and finally got into university. Maybe it's because I relaxed and had no worries, but the studies that I used to find difficult didn't seem so hard anymore, and it really helped me get into my ideal university. I will work hard, and everyone should cheer me on too. As long as you work hard, nothing is impossible!"
Xu Zifan's motivational message is incredibly powerful! Even at his most successful, he was universally recognized as a poor student; now he's a top student. What excuse do we have not to strive? Xu Zifan has settled down to study, and his influence on young people continues to grow. With effort, nothing is impossible; you can pursue your dreams, but you must be on the right path. Xu Zifan's life has shown them what the "right path" truly means!
Xu Zifan graduated and became an intern. He performed exceptionally well in every department, seizing every opportunity to learn. He was never arrogant when praised, always treating each patient with caution and care, and humbly learning from all the doctors and nurses, acquiring the experience he lacked. As the years passed, he became an outstanding head of surgery, then a surgical expert and professor, publishing numerous papers. After retiring, at the age of seventy, he began studying traditional Chinese medicine. No one knows how well he learned it, but when he passed away at the age of eighty-five, his large study was filled with books on traditional Chinese medicine, all marked with reading notes. Even when he died in bed, a half-read book was beside him.
He truly embodies the saying "one is never too old to learn." Most of the students he rescued have achieved great success in society because their idol, Fan Ge, has not stopped moving forward. How could they dare to stop? They always take Xu Zifan as their role model, striving to live a wonderful life and not let themselves down.
At Xu Zifan's funeral, more than 3,000 people came to pay their respects, including his students, fans, and patients he had treated, showing him the utmost respect and honor. This man went from a pitiful victim to an e-sports champion, pioneering the era of universal internet access, and then to a top student, becoming a doctor and expert who healed the sick. Even on his deathbed, he was still learning new knowledge. He was full of positive energy, a role model for everyone, and a true idol.
Nothing is impossible with effort. People will always remember how confidently Xu Zifan said those words. Life is long; if you strive to pursue your dreams, they will one day come true.