Life at the Top

In the dean’s office in Hoofmorn University’s administrative building, Jasper saw one of the most important figures of the country’s academic field, Patrick Marshmeet.

This old man looked lively and vigorous despite being in his late sixties.

This was the second time Jasper had seen such an energetic man of such age.

The first time was with Old Master Law.

“Hello, Mr. Marshman. I’m Jasper Laine, I hope you’re doing well.”

Jasper was extremely courteous and sincere upon entering the room.

This was not just because of Patrick’s identity and status, but also because the man was a true academic senior that devoted his life to the country and its people.

Patrick took a good look at Jasper before replying cheerfully, “Hello. To see you achieve such great success at such a young age, Mr. Laine, makes old men like us embarrassed. Seeing as how we’ve lived our whole lives for nothing.”

“You’re too kind, Mr. Marshman. I just happened to be born in a better era. Youths like us would never have had such a great environment to flourish in without the countless effort and hard work seniors like

shook Jasper’s hand and praised, “Here I was worried that I’d be meeting a money-minded

turned around to take a long box from Julian’s hands. Then, he turned back to tell Patrick,

answered unhappily, “What for? I never accept gifts, so

Patrick’s previously good impression of Jasper from earlier also

the side. He felt that Jasper was still rather young and untamed, as he incorporated the societal

leading figures in the academic field. He did

face of Mr. Marshman’s displeasure and replied, “Don’t be in such a rush

I’m not only gifting it to you, Mr. Marshman. This gift is for everyone in Hoofmorn University; staff,

“Now I’ve got to see what grand gift you’ve

is any secular gift, I will still reject it. After all, this is a campus, and the harmony of the atmosphere

did not rush to explain as he opened

a meter and a half in length and seemed rather aged. There was a layer