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

“Here I was worried that I’d be meeting a money-minded businessman when Tom called me before this. Looks like I

a long box from Julian’s hands. Then, he turned back to tell Patrick, “I come bearing

and words. The man answered unhappily, “What for? I never

this moment, Patrick’s previously good impression of Jasper from earlier also turned

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

the top leading figures in the

the 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

only gifting it to you, Mr. Marshman.

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

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

did not rush to explain as he opened

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