Dawson was rather shocked. He could tell that Jasper was confident in himself. He did not seem to be saying so just for the sake of showing him courtesy.
“Alright, go take a golf club. Let’s go in to play one round.”
Wendy and Dawson did not know that Jasper had often accompanied his boss to play golf in his past life for business purposes. He did not dare say that he had world-class golfing skills, but he considered himself better than an amateur.
Jasper walked over to get a golf club. Both of them then chatted happily while walking toward the golf course.
With a caddy following behind them, Wendy could not join in their conversation. She could only listen to what they were talking about.
She wanted Jasper to come over to help her father out. However, both of them had not talked about business after meeting. They were simply chatting about their personal insights on certain trivial matters. Wendy was overcome with dismay.
The weather today was pretty good with white clouds floating in the brilliant blue sky. The air was also cleaner and fresher compared to the future years. On top of that, the golf course had an excellent environment. Jasper and Dawson were rather high-spirited while they chatted and strolled toward the course.
As they made their way over to the tee, Dawson, acting his part as Jasper’s senior, gestured for him to start off the round.
Jasper did hesitate either. He grabbed the club he would be using to strike the ball and bent his knees slightly. Holding tightly onto the handle of the golf club, he turned around and struck the ball in one go.
Dawson’s eyes shone as he watched the white golf ball fly over the fairway and fall onto the green where the hole was located. “What an accurate strike. You’re a veteran,” he said.
“Excuse my poor performance.”
After Jasper spoke, he walked toward the ball with Dawson.
“I heard from Wendy that you’ve done some investments. Why don’t you find a stable job instead? It’s risky to do business,” Dawson said in a casual tone.
Jasper’s brows arched slightly. After going through all the formalities with him, Dawson was now beginning to probe into his details.
This meant that he had obtained Dawson’s initial approval. If their previous meeting and subsequent conversations had not satisfied him, he may not be facing such a situation.
They would most likely just have a meal together and return to their homes respectively.
It was not a must for Jasper to help Dawson Schuler and his company. He was only doing this because of Wendy.
Furthermore, Dawson was Wendy’s father. It was very important to gain his approval.
“Everything in life is risky. Some risks are meaningless, but some are largely beneficial. Although having a fixed job is good for stability, one will be restricted as well. I like to earn money with my wits.”
Jasper tapped his head.
“You’re really confident.” Dawson chuckled without commenting further.
“Father, Jasp is really good,” Wendy said weakly.
She regretted not telling her father about Jasper’s extraordinary work performance just because she thought of giving him a surprise. If she had told him, he would not be treating Jasper with an attitude like that.
Dawson was slightly dismayed at Wendy’s behavior. His precious daughter whom he had raised and cherished dearly for more than 20 years was so quick to take someone else’s side.
Inspecting Jasper from the perspective of a father-in-law, Dawson was slightly dissatisfied with his confidence.
The company was now in a critical situation. If things did not take a better turn, all he could do was ensure that the rest of Wendy’s life was stable and prosperous.
Since Dawson would be leaving his money to Wendy, her husband could be unskilled and untalented. However, he must be always reliable and treat Wendy well at all times.
“Uncle Schuler, I’m not playing this round,” Jasper said. His words came as a shock to everyone.
Dawson looked at the golf ball that had landed nearby. “Why not? The ball is at most three shots from the hole. You have a good chance,” he said.
Jasper pointed at their surroundings. “Although the distance is good, the surroundings aren’t that great. There’s a sandpit on the left and a water barrier on the right. This isn’t a landscape that I’m familiar with,” he replied.
“I’ll have to pay a high price to save the ball, so I won’t simply dabble into unfamiliar areas. Once I realize a problem, I’ll choose to stop the loss immediately instead of forcefully keeping things going,” he added.
Wendy’s heart lurched upon hearing what Jasper said. She never expected Jasper to say something that perfectly represented the current status of her family’s company.
Dawson squinted, the kind expression and smile on his face vanishing instantly. It was replaced by an overcast look of anger!
