"I assumed our company was beneath you."
Mira turned her head away playfully. Quentin really was asking for a beating.
"I haven't ascended to godhood yet! How could I look down on Solflare Capital?
Hey, Mira, I actually have a few buddies who want to get into Solflare Capital too. Could you pull some strings and arrange it?"
"Well, I'd have to check how many openings the company has before I can give you an answer."
"Awesome, please look into it for me."
"Hold on, how many friends are we talking about? And are they actually capable?"
"Relax, my guys are top-tier. Who do you think I am? Would I associate with deadbeats?"
"Fine, as long as you don't drag a bunch of dead weight into the company."
Mira suddenly remembered something. "Wait, weren't you planning on going to grad school?"
"The ideal is beautiful, but reality is harsh! I have no choice.
I want to go to grad school, but I probably won't get in."
"You're so brilliant, you shouldn't have any problem, right?"
"But there are too many brilliant people.
To be honest, from elementary school through high school, I never dropped below second place. Most of the time, I was leaving the runner-up completely in the dust.
But since arriving at Aethelgard University? Breaking into the top five is incredibly tough."
It made sense. Everyone at Aethelgard University had been the absolute star of their respective schools.
"I think your organizational skills are exceptionally strong, and your street smarts are top-tier."
Mira said.
"But the Finance Department doesn't test for any of that during grad school admissions."
Quentin replied helplessly.
"Don't worry about it. Whether you get into grad school or not, our company wants you. At our company, capability is more important than a degree.
Promotions aren't bottlenecked by diplomas; they're based purely on merit.
With President Reed's skills, if you put in the effort, you could easily be leading a team in no time.


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