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.”

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 you have put in for the country,

Patrick shook Jasper’s hand and praised, “Here I was worried that I’d be meeting a money-minded businessman when Tom called me before this. Looks like I was worried for

box from Julian’s hands. Then, he turned back to tell Patrick, “I come bearing gifts this time, Mr.

words. The man answered unhappily, “What for? I never accept gifts, so please

impression of Jasper from earlier also turned

watched the scene play out by the side. He felt that Jasper was

the top leading figures in the academic field. He did not accept

Mr. Marshman’s displeasure and replied, “Don’t be in such a rush to reject me, Mr. Marshman. I’m sure you’ll

to mention that I’m not only gifting it to you, Mr. Marshman. This gift

was intrigued now. “Now I’ve got to see what grand gift you’ve

still reject it. After

did not rush to explain as he opened the box

The scroll itself was around a meter and a half in length and seemed rather aged. There was a layer of wax over the exterior of the scroll to prevent