The laboratory was silent as several professors stared at Shen Qiang, dumbfounded.

The attractive and seductive Teacher Ju, with a spark in her beautiful eyes, looked at Shen Qiang, who sat calmly on the desk, and excitedly said, "That's right! What Shen Qiang said is true. Although the state has regulated that Thermophilic Streptococcus can't be added to infant and toddler foods, it has never specified that Thermophilic Streptococcus can't be used for medical research!"

"That is to say, there is no violation of any rules!" the attractive and seductive Teacher Ju said thrillingly.

The older professors who had regained their composure glanced at each other.

One of them even took out his phone and immediately went online to check.

Afterwards, he fell silent for a full three seconds, then sighed, "Indeed, the regulation only specifies that it can't be added to infant and toddler foods, and according to the principle that what is not forbidden is permitted, developing pharmaceuticals with Thermophilic Streptococcus is not a violation."

Teacher Ju, excited, said, "Does that mean our group's project can continue, right?"

The others exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

But just then, Professor Wen, with a livid face, said sternly, "Even if it's not against the rules, it still won't do. All projects in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry must be approved by me. Research on Thermophilic Streptococcus is out of the question, I do not agree. Not just that, Ju Yang! Since you insist on going your own way and refuse to listen, the department has decided to take back the lab. This semester, your only duty will be teaching."

Hearing this, everyone was astonished.

Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow and said, "It's neither a violation nor illegal, yet you insist on a forceful stop and even take back the lab. Isn't this bullying?"

"So what if it is bullying?" Professor Wen raised an eyebrow and said, "Here, I call the shots! Don't talk about you being just a graduate student on a second degree; even if you were faculty of this school, you couldn't stop any of my decisions!"

Hearing this, Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow coldly, "Don't be too confident; Medical University is not your dictatorship."

"Then have the courage to continue your research," Professor Wen said provocatively with a cold expression. "I'm telling you, when you work at the hospital, in the eyes of patient's families, you might be an authority, but here you are nothing."

"Understand? If you're smart, you'll do as I say, tuck in your tail, put away your pride, and lie down obediently. If you dare to act up, believe me, even in five years, you won't get your master's degree!"

Shen Qiang was growing angry.

But just then, the glamorous and sexy Teacher Ju quickly grabbed Shen Qiang and urgently whispered, "Enough, Shen Qiang, don't be impulsive. We can conduct research on Thermophilic Streptococcus privately; there's no need to continue the conflict with him. He truly can't expel you, but if he really targets you, it will be very difficult for you to complete your studies smoothly."

Looking at Professor Wen's smug and arrogant expression, Shen Qiang, growing angry, was about to speak.

But just at that moment, a deep but clear cough accompanied by a gentle knock on the door came from the entrance of the laboratory.

Everyone turned their heads.

Shen Qiang immediately saw an elderly man, probably around sixty with particularly black hair, standing at the entrance of the laboratory.

His hair was neatly combed, he wore a light blue striped short-sleeved shirt, crisply creased trousers, and old-fashioned leather shoes that were very shiny.

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, the old man smiled slightly and said in a familiar tone, "Ah, you're all here, I forgot to greet everyone. Come, come, let me introduce you to Shen Qiang, the young surgical talent I am most optimistic about."

Shen Qiang was a bit dazed and bewilderedly looked at the neatly dressed old man, but couldn't for the life of him remember ever meeting him.

But at this moment, the elderly man didn't care at all about Shen Qiang's expression.

Instead, he said with a smile, "He, a graduate from our university's undergraduate program, performed his internship at Bikang perfectly, very excellently. Therefore, some time ago, I specifically sought out his teacher and asked him to try at the Medical University Affiliated."

"As expected, he didn't let us down. He stood out from the crowd, secured recognition from the Medical University Affiliated, and gained the qualification for advanced study. He has once again returned to our Medical University, which is certainly cause for celebration. This also fully proves that President Zhang and I did not misjudge him."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang's mind buzzed.

He immediately thought of his teacher's request before leaving Bikang, to go to the Medical University Affiliated—a task assigned from above.

"Could it be that all these matters were arranged by him?"

Shen Qiang's eyes were filled with astonishment and confusion.

Almost simultaneously, Professor Wen, who previously exuded arrogance, now moved his pale lips without uttering a sound.

At the same time, Teacher Ju excitedly said, "President Zhao, you..."

The elderly man smiled, interrupting Teacher Ju, and said, "I've heard that little Shen is currently conducting research on Thermophilic Streptococcus with little Teacher Ju. This is a good thing. President Zhang and I fully support this project, so I came today to see how things are going, and also to tell you all to go ahead with full confidence!"

Upon hearing this, Professor Wen's complexion turned even more ashen.

The professors following him seemed to have a sudden change of heart.

"Ah-hahaha, so little Shen is President Zhao's favored student, ah-hahaha, we in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry will definitely support little Shen's research work with all our might."

"This little Shen indeed possesses exceptional talent, truly a pillar of strength for the future."

"Hahaha, rest assured President Zhao, we will surely cooperate with little Shen's work. We believe that with your guidance, little Shen's research will surely bear abundant fruit."

President Zhao nodded with a smile and said, "All right, that settles it. Let little Shen and little Ju continue their work as normal without too much concern." He glanced at his wristwatch, smiled at the shocked Shen Qiang, and said, "Little Shen, the school is quite busy with the start of the new term. I'll look for you once things settle down. That's it for now; I'll be leaving."

After speaking, President Zhao left without paying any further attention to Professor Wen.

No sooner had he left the door than the senior professors in the laboratory began to look at Professor Wen with peculiar eyes.

This was a discreet slap in the face!

President Zhao is the Vice President of the Medical University.

He didn't speak earlier or later; just as Professor Wen finished boasting, he stepped forward. Although he didn't mention Professor Wen at all from beginning to end, he openly clarified that Shen Qiang was a talent recognized by himself and President Zhang. It was as if he was saying, this Shen Qiang is under the protection of myself and President Zhang, think carefully before you try to bully him.

Not only that, but considering how loud Professor Wen's voice had been, for President Zhao to state so directly that he and President Zhang supported Shen Qiang, and even to recount how Shen Qiang came to the university for his research studies, it was as if he was pointing a finger at Professor Wen's nose and saying, this Shen Qiang was brought in by me—behave yourself. If you cause any trouble, not only will I show no mercy, but President Zhang will deal with you as well.

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