“Absolutely, yes!” President Pei responded enthusiastically, adding, “Jacob, I’ve noticed this for quite some time. You joined the Calligraphy and Painting Association just for leisure. Considering your family’s background, it’s hard to believe you’d take the association’s matters too seriously.”
He continued, “However, Jacob, my friend, I must be straightforward with you. Approaching everything with a carefree attitude isn’t always the best approach. We are part of an association, and if you treat it like a game, things may not be taken seriously enough. When youck rigor in an association, it opens the door for others to take advantage of that. Take your recent situation with Zhang Ermao, for instance. I can tell you’re a genuine person, and your frustration with Zhou led you to act out yfully. But if this behaviores to light, it could hinder your growth within the association.”
Jacob recognized the validity of President Pei’s words. Embracing his identity as a straightforward individual brought him somefort, so he nodded and replied, “You’re right; I was a bit hasty. I won’t repeat this mistake again.”
President Pei gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder and said, “Let’s leave this behind us, Jacob. We’ll remain good friends in the association moving forward. I’ll always keep your interests in mind. If you doubt my intentions, just watch my actions.”
Even though Jacob still felt some resentment and hesitated to fully trust President Pei, he nodded diplomatically and said, “Alright, if President Pei believes in this, I’ll trust you.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
“Great!” President Pei replied with a smile. “It’s quite chilly outside, so I won’t keep you for long. Let’s see when you’re free. If you have no pressing matters and want to return to work early, feel free toe by the association tomorrow morning. I’ve taken care of everything. If you need a few more days to rest, that’s perfectly fine too. Just let me know when you’re ready, and I’ll make the necessary arrangements.”<fn8c5b> Original content can be found at Find1Novel</fn8c5b>
Jacob was nearing his breaking point after days spent in the UAE. The opportunity to return to the Calligraphy and Painting Association felt crucial, and he didn’t want to let this situation linger. It was best to finalize his procedures and secure the director’s position as soon as possible.
With this in mind, Jacob responded, “President Pei, I’ve had my share of fun these past few days, and I’ve rested enough. I’ll report to the association tomorrow.”
President Pei beamed, “Wonderful! It would be ideal for you to report back tomorrow. Let’s wrap this up quickly.”
“Agreed,” Jacob said. “Let’s meet at the association tomorrow morning. It’s gettingte now, so you should head home and rest.”
“Alright!” President Pei nodded. “It’s settled then! See you tomorrow!”
The two parted ways at themunity gate, and Jacob walked home with a sense of joy. Meanwhile, President Pei felt a wave of relief as he returned to his car. Once inside, he turned to his wife and eximed, “It’s done! Jacob ising back tomorrow!”
Huang Qiuyun let out a sigh of relief and said, “That’s wonderful news. I feel much better now.”
She then added, “Husband, I’ve been thinking about this situation. You have a promotion opportunity, and it hinges on Jacob. If you can mend rtions with him, it could open doors for you in the future.”
President Pei sighed, “I don’t want to dwell on that right now. The higher the hopes, the greater the risk of disappointment. Let’s focus on the immediate concerns. When Jacob returns tomorrow, I can only imagine the whispers among our colleagues. They may not voice their opinions openly, but I wonder how they’ll mock me behind my back!”