Chapter 956
Mira’s request caught both Quentin and Dean Henderson off guard.
Was she… bossing the dean around? Was she throwing her weight around?
“Are you familiar with Professor Gwen Quinn in the Finance Department?” Mira asked, cutting straight to the point.
“Yes,” they replied simultaneously.
“She’s my aunt, Gwen. Due to family issues, we don’t get along, and I’m worried she’ll try to badmouth me p>
A professor’s word carried a lot of weight.
“You don’t need to worry about that. Our admissions are based strictly on grades. Plus, as long as your academic record is clean, no one’s opinion can sway the decision,” Dean Henderson said.
“A student as brilliant as you will have professors fighting over you p>
“To be honest, I’m not worried about getting rejected or barred from enrolling.
I’m mainly concerned she’ll spread rumors, creating friction between me and the other students or faculty. It would make things awkward,” Mira explained frankly.
As a public figure, giving a fake, diplomatic answer only to be exposed later would just cost her respect.
“If that’s the case, rest easy. I’ve got this handled,” Dean Henderson declared, patting his chest. “I will personally speak to your professors p>
Quentin took the opportunity to butter him up. “Look at Arthur, being such a loyal buddy p>
*Smack.* Dean Henderson slapped the back of Quentin’s head. “Loyal buddy? We aren’t some street gang. What does loyalty have to do with this p>
“Okay, okay, not loyalty! Professional ethics p>
*Smack.* Dean Henderson hit him again. “You brat. If I didn’t help Mira out, would that mean I have no professional ethics p>
“Arthur, if you keep hitting me, I’m going to get brain damage, and then I definitely won’t be able to come up with the right words!” Quentin whined, clutching his head.
He quickly corrected himself for Mira’s benefit. “Arthur doesn’t rely on professional ethics. He’s just a stand-up guy p>
Seeing Dean Henderson raise his hand again, Mira quickly intervened. “Thank you, Arthur. I owe you a favor.
If there’s ever anything I can do for you, just say the word p>
Dean Henderson’s expression instantly softened at her words, “This is no favor at all. It’s an honor for the Finance Department to have
a student like you. fo
Don’t worry, I’ll brief the faculty. Professor Quinn’s personal grudges will not affect our admissions decisions p>
“Thank you so much p>
Once they were out of the dean’s
office Quentin bragged, “Isn’t Artet
the best told you, he’s my best friend p>
He looked overly proud of himself.
“Oh, please. The man is in his forties. Your best friend? Yeah, right p>
Mira scoffed playfully.
Honestly, from the way Quentin and Dean Henderson bantered, it was obviou they were incredibly close. Quentin’s social skills were truly on another level content
“We have an intergenerational friendship! Is that a crime p>
“Then why did you drag me along? If he’s your best buddy, a single word from you would’ve solved it p>
“Of course you had to go! He’s my friend, not yours p>
“We’re friends, so by the transitive property, Arthur and I are friends now too, right p>
Quentin’s eyes widened. “Look, Boss Mercer, please do not go around telling people we’re friends.
Otherwise, they’ll say I’m living in a fantasy world p>
“Relax, it’s just between us.” Mira mimicked his cocky, laid-back tone.
“Boss Mercer, since when did you get this sassy p>
Quentin stared in disbelief.
“I learned it from you, obviously.
If you can be a smartass, why can’t I? I’m younger than you, anyway p>