no, I can do better on my own

{if GM==1}I shake my head. "Sorry Jen, I just don't think there's something good waiting for me in Dr. Zhang's office."

"Well, suit yourself," Jennifer replies with a disappointed tone. "You won't go through life without any risks." She heads for the ladies room, leaving me to my thoughts.

I proceed down the stairs to the first floor, not knowing where I should head to. I walk aimlessly and finally decide to spend some time in the library.

I read a book on architecture , then a couple of self-help books. I am so intent on my reading that I do not realize that so much time has passed. I feel a light tap on my shoulder and I make a startled glance.

"Sorry to disturb you," said Dr. Zhang. "But I was expecting you in my office a while ago."

"I . . . I intended to proceed to your office after I finished my reading here," I say softly.

"Since we're both here, let me summarize what I intended to tell you."

I glance at him intently as he starts to speak.

"My wife's sister, Ofelia, owns an apartment building along Second Street. But since she has relocated to a warmer region for health reasons, no one is left to manage the property."

My mind drifts to images of Mrs. Zhang. Although Dr. Zhang has an average height, his wife has the body of a statuesque model and is a few inches taller than he is. Ofelia would probably have the same proportions. I quickly switch focus back to Dr. Zhang as he continues to speak.

"... since I'll be requiring the class to make a Feasibility Study, you would have a more challenging requirement, as you're already starting with an existing business, and I would presume you have read the entire textbook by now. So, instead of sitting in my class and looking bored, I'd like you to manage the apartments. Are you mentally ready for the task?"

I look at him in surprise. "I'm not really bored in your class, but I'm surprised that you'd entrust your sister-in-law's apartments to me."

"You're one of my best students, John. Your performance was stellar in Entrepreneurship 101." He looked at me as if I was not listening to him at all. "But please don't jump to conclusions just yet. Remember, it's just one month, and you are graded for what you do. Do you need time to think or are you willing to accept the challenge?"{elseif@ GM==0}Please turn on GAME MODE.{endif}