Gemotions

His heartbeat quickened as he rode the elevator up to the scholarship office. This was it. The scholarship would reshape everything. He could finally pursue his passion for coding, building apps, and creating games. He pictured himself in a modern office, surrounded by like-minded individuals, making a real impact on the world. The elevator doors opened, and he practically skipped down the hallway.

He located the administrative assistant, a woman with a kind face, and presented his ID.

"Mr. Chen?" she asked, her voice calm. He nodded, trying to suppress his grin.

“There’s been a problem with the scholarship," she continued, her voice softening, a note of regret creeping in. His smile vanished.

"It seems there was a mistake in the allocation process," she explained, her voice even. His shoulders slumped slightly.