In the days that followed, Tony went running with Shang-Chi.
Although he often heard the words "On your left," the exercise did help ease the insomnia caused by his anxiety.
Then again, he might simply have been too exhausted to overthink things. After all, he had a lovely wife at home.
Love really was a major obstacle to keeping up an exercise routine.
John left him alone. This was only a minor diversion anyway.
At the moment, John was visiting Midtown High School.
Yes, the very school Shang-Chi attended.
Shang-Chi looked utterly bewildered when he saw John.
As John shook hands with the principal, the principal beamed like an old chrysanthemum in full bloom.
Half a month later, the students of Midtown High School received an invitation.
"Future Talent Fund?"
Shang-Chi stared at the invitation bearing Taran's logo, thoroughly confused.
His teacher announced excitedly, "Taran Industries has invited you all to take a tour."
Even the teacher couldn't hide his envy. These students were incredibly lucky.
Taran Industries was worth tens of billions, and this Future Talent Fund was intended to recruit talent for the company.
Students who were outstanding enough could receive support from Taran Industries to cover their tuition, further education, and future business ventures.
This was practically handing success to them on a platter. Anyone selected for support would get a massive head start.
He had never had an opportunity like this back in his day, yet these students had stumbled right into one.
That afternoon, Midtown High School organized a student trip to Taran Industries.
Hattie was in charge of receiving them.
Hattie had reason to suspect her boss had sent her away because he didn't want her dragging him back to work.
John, who was buying Demiguise bread at the Bakery, could only have said