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Seeing thised slightly. "Dad, do you still want to work for a company?"
Before Wesley could respond, Claire proudly spoke up. "Your father graduated from Kitmore City University with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was highly sought after and was assigned to work in a government office right after he graduated." "Because he performed so well, he was promoted to a leadership position at the Kitmore City Machinery Plant within three years and eventually became the Deputy Director." "If it weren't for... At this point, she suddenly fell silent, a look of sorrow crossing her face. The others also put down their utensils, an air of melancholy and helplessness filling the room as they recalled the past. Wesley quickly smiled and said, "When the machinery plant went under, I decided to quit and start my own business with Claire. We set up a stall, and we actually made more money than I did back at the plant as Deputy Director Athena Back in her father's youth, getting into college was notoriously competitive, and a bachelor's degree then was equivalent to a graduate degree now. Her father had studied Civil Engineering too, which was directly related to the real estate industry. Hearing her question. Wesley was taken aback. He instinctively put down his wine glass and gazed out the window, seemingly lost in distant memories. Athena didn't rush him. She simply sipped her lemonade slowly. After a moment, Wesley returned his gaze and smiled wistfully, his face showing signs of age. "I'm already fifty-two. I've been running the stall for over a decade. Working for a company seems too far-fetched at this point. He shook his head and sighed. "Those passionate are gone... Athena replied, "If I can find opportunities, why can't you?"
years
Wesley
was stunned again. He looked down at his glass, then shook his head self-deprecatingly. "Even if there were opportunities, I don't want to go through the hassle. Besides, the income from the stall is pretty good and stable, Working for a company might not be as He glanced at Athena cautiously and asked softly, "Athena, does Dad running a stall... inconvenience you?"
Why would it be inconvenient? Athena blinked, not understanding why he would ask something that. A few seconds later, she noticed the anxious, guilty, and slightly embarrassed look on her father's face and realized what he meant. Could her father think that she was ashamed of his job?
She quickly explained, "I'm working with some experts on experiments, and they consult for various companies. They mentioned that these companies are in desperate need of experienced, trustworthy managers and asked if we knew anyone suitable. "I thought of you, Dad. You're a person of great character and have experience in a large state-owned enterprise, so I wanted
to ask.
Wesley let out a sigh of relief and smiled. "If it were a few years ago, I might have considered it, but at my age, it's not worth
the f
trouble.
and raised her lemonade. "Dad, Mom, you both
Claire raised
downing her lemonade, Claire suddenly remembered something. "Athena, your SAT results should be out soon,
indeed a big deal.
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"If things go according to plan, I should get a
but getting a perfect score on the SAT... seemed unlikely. After all, she had to take so many subjects and answer so
first to applaud, his smile genuine. "Athena is both smart and hardworking. A perfect score is well-deserved. Congratulations in advance, Athena." He firmly
Athena
his glass. "Let's
"Cheers!"
attend to, so she stood up to leave. Josie insisted on accompanying her to the community gates, so Arthur scooped
a big deal out of
left, Wesley walked into the kitchen. "Claire, you
their new house, and he wanted to enjoy one more night of excitement and -happiness before the big day. But he knew he had to work hard to earn the money for the
decorate, easily running into 20 thousand dollars, Claire agreed, "Alright,
sleeve, her eyes welling with emotion. "Athena, when will you come home again? I want to see
gently patted her head. Tll be back tomorrow to get the keys to the new house, and I'll bring the little black cat with me. We'll
Athena on the cheek, then hid her face behind her Hello Kitty
Athena.
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