Ivy blushed. "I don't think I have what it takes, Robert."
"Let me know if you do want to be CEO of a company, and stop thinking about how qualified you are for a second. People aren't born leaders." Robert felt that a person as sensible and quiet as Ivy would be well suited for leadership.
Ivy felt lost.
Before summer, her only goal had been to find a job that would allow her to make ends meet. She had never considered studying a course that would not allow her to make ends meet, nor had she— in her wildest dreams— considered any leadership positions.
"You are hesitating." Robert placed a pork rib onto her plate. "Which means you want to. Unlike you, I definitely don't want to be in a leadership role."
"What do you want, then?" Ivy asked.
"If I tell you that I just want to laze around for the rest of my life, will you laugh at me?" Robert blushed. "I guess I've been spoiled, and I want someone to care for me forever."
Ivy thought that it was a beautiful dream, as no one would be reluctant to live their lives being taken care of.
"Hayden can take care of you." Ivy thought about it and said, "If I get to earn a lot of money in the future, I can support you as well."
Robert was touched by her words.
"Ivy, I'm just thinking about it. I'm not actually going to laze around. I want to be taken care of, but I don't want to be good for nothing," he said. "It's a waste to not put a mind to work."
"Robert, have you been in a relationship before?"
Robert flushed a shade of crimson and said, "Why are you asking that all of a sudden?"
"I guess I'm worried over nothing. I should be thinking about how I can get into the internship program!"
Robert caught on and asked, "What internship program?"
"My classmate told me that the television station has an internship program, and they will select an applicant from our university to work with them during the summer and winter holidays. The duration of the internship depends on one's performance, and it's a great opportunity to get some exposure." Ivy finished her soup and went on to the pasta. "But they usually reserve the spots for students in their third or fourth year, so I don't think I qualify for it. I will have to work hard now so that I get a chance to get into the program when I'm in my third or fourth year."
Robert nodded. "Ivy, you can do it."
He did not tell Ivy that he would sort everything out for her, and even if he did have the necessary connection, Elliot would definitely get Ivy anything she wanted.
If Ivy wanted to be an intern, she would have it.
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