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Joli asked, “Did you use my nto apply for the lab access at the dean’s office?”
Sophie replied, “Ah! Yes.”
He asked again, “Then, who is using that lab? | need to contact that person.”
“No one is using it.”
“Nobody?” Although he expected that answer, Joli still felt uneasy about it.
Sophie answered, “Yeah, nobody.”
He knew he should stop probing and accept her reply, as he had done many times before. But when he recalled
Miranda’s questioning gaze, he couldn’t help but ask, “Why did you apply it when no one was going to use the
lab?”
She raised an eyebrow and was surprised by his sudden boldness. She smiled warmly and said, “Just because no
one’s using it now doesn’t mean it won't be needed in the future.
“Access to academic resources has always been about seizing the opportunity. Do you needto spell that out
for you?”
Joli asked, “What is in that lab?”
Sophie replied impatiently, “The CPRT measurement device, of course.”
He reminded her, “But we already have one in our research group.”
“Having two is not a bad thing,” she retorted.
“We don’t need two devices, but other groups might find it-"
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“Joli!” Sophie interrupted him. “Do you have nothing to do today? Have you finished your work in the lab?”
Joli was taken aback and replied, “Not yet.”
Her expression turned serious. “Since you haven't, get back to what you're supposed to do. You don’t need to
worry about anything else.
“You might be a genius with an impressive academic record, but don’t forget who's giving you these resources
and opportunities.”
Joli pursed his lips, and his expression stiffened.
Sophie eyed him coldly until he lowered his gaze and returned to his usual obedient self. “Dr. Xander, I'm sorry.
A warm smile returned to her face again. “Relax. | might seem strict, but don’t let that get to you. Just focus on
your research and studies, and you'll see the results in time.”
Joli had heard this countless times before. Throughout his three years in graduate school, he had never slacked
off.
Sophie added, “We'll keep the lab under your nfor now, and talk about it later when we want to use it.
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Anything else you want to discuss?”
He shook his head. “No.”
“Okay. You can head back now.”
“Sure, Dr. Xander.”
“Hey, wait.” Sophie suddenly stopped Joli. “I get that you're busy in the lab, but you need to focus Yasmine’s
thesis and try to finish it by this month.”
He frowned. “Didn't | give it to you six months ago?”
Yasmine heard that and said, “You're aware that was six months ago, huh? By now, | should have a new output
result. Otherwise, what will others think of me?”
Joli stayed silent.
Sophie shot Yasmine a look to keep quiet. Then, she stood and walked toward him.
She patted his shoulder and smiled. “I
know you've got your own ressaroh
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YVhshine's thesis. | know I'm asking
too much of you, and | feel bad about
it.
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She sighed as if she genuinely felt
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