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Chapter 124 “If each of us takes a paper, we’ll get a pretty good idea. It’s not hard to tell if this kid is just bluthing or if she’s really put in the work.” More professors stood up, echoing their support. n Soon, more and more teachers joined in. It was clear these were the professors who usually kept a low profile but were known for their solid teaching skills. As one professor after another stood up, David realized it was too late to stop them. Even though he was sure Josie’s lab notes and papers were worthless, he couldn’t help but feel uneasy. When he looked up and caught the way Delilah was looking at him, like he was beneath her, that uneasy feeling only got worse, He thought, ‘Why would I be nervous? I know Josie. There is no way she could’ve written anything worthwhile. She is nothing special compared to my other students. Today, I want to make her pay. She needs to learn that taking a short cut to the top going to get her anywhere. Delilah has to be punished, too, ‘She can’t just resort to any means just to put me down, ignoring the professional ethics she’s supposed to uphold as a teacher!” As the minutes ticked by, the tension in the auditorium only grew. While the professors were busy reading through the papers, Josie wasn’t just waiting around. She pulled out her phone and looked up a paper that had recently been published in the campus medical journal. The author was none other than Kyle. Josie noticed that a professor was reading the experimental paper she’d written not long ago. She walked over and handed her phone to the professor. Josie said steadily, “Professor, this is a paper by Kyle on the same experiment, published around the same time. You can compare it with mine and see the difference.” Seeing Josie take the initiative to talk with the professors, David chided her lightly. He snapped, “Don’t interrupt the professors‘ judgment. This isn’t something you can get away with by playing the victim. Josie, watch your behavior!” 1/3 12:18 Tue, 26 Aug Chapter 124 “Are you crazy or what?” Delilah shot back, “Do you even know what Josie is saying to that professor, and you just jump in to scold her?” 17% 1…