Chapter 596

The atmosphere of the banquet immediately turned more lively. George approached the table Jack was seated at after he was done toasting the first table. The guests at the table rose to their feet with their wine glasses raised after noticing George's imminent approach. George swept his gaze in an arc across the guests at the table. His eyes lingered on Alexi and Jack before a bright smile broke across his face. Quietly, he said, "My dear students, most of you here were my students once upon a time. As your previous homeroom teacher, I'm so immensely proud to be able to witness your wonderful accomplishments today." He paused for a moment before continuing, "I can't help but recall the memories from over two decades ago when I look at all of you. You were so young then, and I wasn't as old as I am now. It's hard to believe that 20 years have passed by just like that. All of you have become the pillars of this country while I have finally aged." His words triggered melancholy feelin