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.”

had such a great environment

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

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

frowned at Jasper’s actions and words. The man answered unhappily, “What for? I never accept gifts, so

impression of Jasper from earlier also

watched the scene play out by the side. He felt that Jasper was still rather young and untamed, as he incorporated the societal practice of gifting over

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

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

to you, Mr. Marshman. This gift is for everyone in Hoofmorn University;

Patrick was intrigued now. “Now I’ve got to see what

that if this is any secular gift, I will still reject it.

He did not rush to explain as he opened the box

carefully packaged scroll. The scroll itself was around a meter and a half in length and