Tiffany sighed slightly as she watched Jasper leave with his head held high while Mr. Clem followed with the slight desire to please on his face. An indescribable feeling surfaced in her innocent and pure heart.
Jasper and Dorian spoke happily among themselves as they exited the dormitory. The two men ignored the woman running the female dorms as they walked out openly, garnering the attention of many female students.
Some of them had even recognized Mr. Clem and were immediately stunned. Why would the dean’s secretary come all the way to visit the girl’s dormitory?
Hoofmorn University had a huge campus with a great environment. A short distance away from the dorms, Jasper pulled out a pre-prepared check and handed it to Dorian.
Dorian was stunned by the act. ‘What is Jasper doing?
‘Bribery?
‘Since when do people bribe in broad daylight so openly?
‘In broad daylight, in school where teachers and students are everywhere?’
Dorian frowned and did not take the check. He turned to look at Jasper with a rather stern look in his eyes.
Jasper knew that Dorian had misunderstood, so he explained himself with a smile, “Mr. Clem, I realized that one of Hoofmorn University’s libraries is long due for reparations.
“As a businessman with few achievements, I wish to contribute to the maintenance of Hoofmorn University’s campus.”
“This money is my donation to Hoofmorn University so it can build a new library.”
Dorian’s doubts vanished when he heard Jasper’s explanations. He asked with elation, “Really, Mr. Laine?”
To repay Hoofmon University for their quick process of Tiffany’s enrollment, coupled with the fact that they were also research partners, Jasper would not be stingy when it came to doing things that would both better his reputation and improve their relationship as partners.
“Why would I lie about this? It’s just a library. I plan to donate even more in the future, mainly to beautify the campus and to improve the living and learning environments of the staff and students,” Jasper said with a crescent-eyed smile.
Jasper sure knew how to talk to ensure his own benefits!
Dorian was well aware of what Jasper was trying to do and took the check. He looked at the sum that was more than enough to build a new library and was impressed. “This is a huge donation, Mr. Laine. A ceremony should be held for this.”
“There’s no need.”
Jasper looked around at the youthful and romanticized students as he thought back to the low-ranked university he had graduated from in his past and present life. It could not compete with Hoofmorn University, but it was still his, so he felt that he should go back to visit from time to time.
Emotional, Jasper turned to Dorian and said, “I’m mostly busy with work, so there’s no need for any unnecessary formal ceremonies. Just relay it to Mr. Marshman later, he’ll understand.”
“You’re a noble man, Mr. Laine,” Dorian said genuinely.
Any other person, wealthy businessman, or Hoofmorn University’s successful alumnus would have liked telling the entire world that they had come to donate something.
While they called it donations, the ceremony and everything made it seem more like a chance to show off. Yet, Hoofmorn University had no other choice but to play along exasperatedly with them as they were one of the best academies in the country.
Even if they were a university where teaching and research took priority, people still had to make a living and there was no escaping worldly customs.
However, while Jasper’s simple donation was of the largest amounts Hoofmorn University had seen in decades, the man had not said anything nor did he plan to broadcast his contribution.
‘What else, if not noble?’
