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.”

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

“Here I was worried that I’d be meeting a money-minded

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

actions and words. The man answered unhappily,

impression of Jasper from earlier also turned

felt that Jasper was still rather young and untamed, as he incorporated

was one of the top leading figures in

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

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

now. “Now I’ve got to see what

reject it. After all, this is

to explain as he opened the box

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