The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family

Madam Marilyn said modestly, "What I know is just gossip. If ordinary people really want to know this, they can simply pay more attention. I'm really far behind compared to academic elites like you..."

With that said, Madam Marilyn added, "If Aurous University recruits you, then as a student with a doctorate from Hong Kong University, you may be able to directly or indirectly bring some student resources from Hong Kong to Aurous University in the future, which is what Aurous University values the most. Based on a combination of these reasons, I dare say that you will certainly be able to pass this interview."

Marianne nodded in realization when she heard this.

She had never been away from Hong Kong much, and she did not care much about things that did not concern her, so Marianne had never had much of an understanding of what Madam Marilyn was talking about.noveldrama

Marianne suddenly gained even more confidence after listening to her words.

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Meanwhile, at Scarlet Pinnacle Manor.

Vera was listening to the cicadas under the tree in the courtyard.

She had set up a vine hand-woven rocking chair and a small bamboo tea table under the tree, and there was a miniature charcoal stove on the tea table. The charcoal burning in the stove was top-grade olive charcoal which would not burst or break when burned. It would not emit any smoke and even had a very special

aroma.

Some pottery sat on top of the charcoal stove, and a pot of dark red Pu'er tea was boiling in the center of it.

Vera was an avid tea drinker. She would usually start making and sipping tea at breakfast, and she would also sip tea and read books after breakfast. She would also have tea at lunch and a couple of cups of tea in the afternoon when she read. She would even have tea at night.

Moreover, Pu'er was a kind of tea with a strong color. Although Vera drank tea daily, her bright and white teeth had never been stained with tea stains from drinking tea.

Just when she had put down her book and picked up her teacup to take a sip of tea, there was a light knock on the door followed by Logan's respectful voice, "Miss, is it convenient for you now?"

Vera smiled and said, "It's convenient, come in."

Logan then opened the courtyard door carefully and walked in slowly.

Vera looked at him and saw that he was hunched over and panting silently. There were also beads of sweat on his forehead and cheeks, so she asked curiously, "What is it that you had to come up in person? These stone steps are steep, so you should still be careful with your current body..."

Logan gulped and then panted a little as he said weakly, "I... I have something to report to you in person, Miss."

Vera pointed at a low bamboo stool under the tree and said, "Sit down and talk. You can also have a cup of tea with me, then."

Logan was flattered and nodded hastily. He then walked over even faster.