Jasper’s negotiation before the forming of the partnership was a success.
The experts and professors then introduced themselves and exchanged name cards with him. Every single one of them, even those that had nothing to do with the project, was filled with confidence as they shook Jasper’s hand.
After the meeting was over, Jasper returned to the dean’s office alongside Patrick.
“Dorian, could you make us some tea?” Patrick was in a great mood. After instructing Dorian to make them tea, Patrick turned to tell Jasper kindly, “We’d be elated if there were more courageous and responsible youths like you in the country, Jasper.”
Jasper waved his hand and smiled. “It’s nothing much. I’m just doing what I think is right.”
Patrick sighed and said, “These things that you consider as nothing much are almost impossible feats to many others.”
“Please don’t be too kind, Mr. Marshman, otherwise I won’t know to bring up my small request.” Jasper smiled.
Patrick had a great impression of Jasper by now, and he laughed and said, “Do tell. As long as it’s within my powers, then it won’t be an issue.”
Jasper replied, “What a coincidence, then. A word from you would actually solve this little issue of mine, Mr. Marshman.
“So basically, I have a distantly related sister. She…”
Jasper proceeded to tell him about Tiffany’s situation.
“She’s very hardworking and she loves to study. She’s talented as well, but her family conditions have been too harsh, and she has to take full responsibility for her brother’s expenses.
“What she lacks is an opportunity, which I was hoping Hoofmorn University could give to her.”
Patrick frowned slightly after he heard Jasper.
As a morally conscious individual, Patrick would never agree to anyone trying to enroll in his school through private connections. However, he could not help but consider this deeply since Jasper was the one who was requesting it.
“I don’t see why not. Compile her documents and send them to the admissions office. I still have two special offers on hand, and I can give one of them to her.”
After a short moment of thought, Patrick replied with a smile.
Jasper sighed in relief as well after he heard Patrick agree.
While Jasper did have other methods to achieve his goal, and he could always have just sent Tiffany to another university, resorting to those methods would only fracture his relationship with Patrick.
Patrick was a reasonable and suave man, so he did not put Jasper in an awkward position by declining.
After a dozen more minutes or so, Jasper received a phone call and got up to bid farewell.
Patrick shook Jasper’s hand again after walking him to the office doors.
“Then I shall await your good news, Jasper,” Patrick said seriously.
“Rest assured, Mr. Marshman. I’ll send someone here tomorrow to sign the official framework agreement of our partnership.
“Of course, for confidentiality’s sake, I do hope that Hoofmorn University will keep the specifics of our research project a secret from the outside world.
“Otherwise, the situation could potentially end badly. We might have to face a lot of unnecessary trouble if other countries got wind of this.”
Patrick nodded and replied, “Don’t worry. I’ll make the necessary preparations on my end. That Tiffany girl you spoke of, perhaps you could bring her over in a few days. It would be difficult to arrange her for admission once the timeframe passes.”
“Alright. Thank you for your trouble then, Mr. Marshman,” Jasper thanked him sincerely.
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