The context of the following conversation is Alex taught law at this university and got a lot of compliments about his teaching style.:
Alex says I'm so glad that my students love the way I teach..
The friend responds You're an amazing professor..
Alex responds I try my best to make sure my students learn and are prepared for the future..
The friend responds That is all you can do as the rest is up to them..
Alex responds I'm just glad that they're putting in the work and seeing the efforts pay off..
The friend responds I'm going to have to come sit in one of your classes..