Xia Mi relayed Amon's wish to speak with the Principal in person to Mans Longdeshited. The always meticulous professor adjusted his glasses and said that Principal Ange had long foreseen this situation.
"Principal Ange deliberately left time open for afternoon tea today," Longdeshited's voice came through the phone line. "He said he was looking forward to speaking with Mr. He Xiaomeng."
He instructed Xia Mi to contact the college's central mainframe, NOMA, through her laptop and have NOMA arrange the specifics.
That night, the video call between Amon and Principal Ange connected.
The screen lit up, revealing an elegantly furnished study. Hilbert Jean Ange sat behind a mahogany desk, holding a cup of black tea as steam curled upward.
He wore a perfectly tailored black suit, with an exquisite silver school badge pinned to his tie. His gray-white hair was combed with meticulous care.
"I apologize for meeting you in this manner." Ange set down his teacup, a suitably apologetic smile on his lips. "I have been tied up with certain matters and cannot speak with you face-to-face, so we can only meet this way. I hope you understand."
"You are too courteous," Amon said with a smile. "For someone like you to spare the time for a video conversation with me is already more honor than I deserve."
Ange shook his head gently and said warmly, "No need to belittle yourself, young man. Kassel College has always valued genuine talent."
He elegantly folded his hands together.
"So, what have you decided regarding the proposal to join the Executive Department? Are there any concerns you need me to address personally?"
Amon sat up straighter, his expression turning serious. "Xia Mi has already analyzed the pros and cons for me. After discussing it, I am inclined to accept. But..."
"Xia Mi?"