It truly was a different era.

Hong Zan smiled. He knew that talking too much might cause him to doze off on the couch, but there was nothing better than a lively conversation before bidding farewell to a good friend, especially when he had no idea when she would return.

Marie was a good girl who always worked hard, even though he knew very little about her personal life; he had only watched her grow within the company. Even when she barely had time to breathe, she managed to study and work simultaneously.

A true prodigy, she had once approached him seeking a job.

 At first, he was worried about her, but she impressed him by showing her stellar grades and proving that she was already well into her college education.

All she wanted was a chance, even if it seemed like too much.