When fate plays its hand

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Joseph asked, “Has every group finished their reports? Are there any other matters to submit?”

According to convention, there would be some allocated time to announce any official submissions to the faculty after the presentations by each research group.

Such announcements during the review meeting weren’t for minor matters but instead covered significant issues, like personnel changes or dismissals.

A representative from the disciplinary committee would read out the submission letters publicly to ensure fairness and transparency. Typically, this segment would be mentioned briefly and passed over because there was nothing to announce.

It was expected to be no different that day, but who knew…

The representative from the disciplinary committee stood up on stage. “There is one submission.”

The announcement caused a stir in the audience. Even Joseph raised an eyebrow in surprise.

He continued, “This submission concerns a notice regarding Ms. Miranda Sutton’s research group’s application to establish an independent lab off–campus.

“We have received the notification letter and are currently verifying the necessary procedures. Any further developments will be promptly reported to the faculty and the college.

The news was like a bolt out of the blue.

“Setting up an independent lab? What does that mean?

“Did I hear that right?”

“Who’s setting up a lab? Is this one of those collaboration efforts between the college and industry partners in setting up a research office? But even then, it couldn’t be called a lab…”

“Focus on the key point… It’s a notification letter, not a submission letter. This means Miranda’s research group has made a move before the submission, and they have already put it into action. This submission is just a perfunctory step in informing the college according to procedures!”

“My word… All the recent news has been quite surreal. First, someone spent over a million on a CPRT measurement device, and now someone’s building their own lab? Labs aren’t something you can get at a market. You can’t just decide to build one at your fancy!”

“Wait! Could it be that the person who bought the CPRT device is the same person who is going to build

lab?”

“Huh?”

The crowd was abuzz with discussion. Meanwhile, the postgraduate students under Sophie were stunned into silence.

Hank looked utterly confused. “What… what did they just say?”

Yasmine muttered, “How is that possible?”

Even Tina’s eyes were wide with disbelief. “Is Miranda, building a lab?”

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In contrast to their exaggerated reactions, Joll was only taken aback for a moment before the realization

hit him.

What a decisive move by Miranda to take control of the situation! They actually did something most people wouldn’t even dare to consider!

At that moment, he felt a wave of self–disgust. Joll was disgusted at his own resignation to be ensnared in a cage. He didn’t even dare to stand up for himself. In comparison to Miranda, he was a miserable failure.

Theodore was i

was just as shocked, but he quickly recovered. “Miranda’s group is incredible! Are they actually building their own lab? Wow, is that even possible?

“I heard setting up a lab requires not only time and money, but the approvals are super difficult to get. The regulations from the top management are very strict, especially for a bio lab. How…

How could they just decide to build a lab, as if it was a simple decision?

He continued, “But having a lab belonging solely to their team sounds amazing! They wouldn’t have to worry about the faculty’s rules or whether they would be reported and framed…”

Theodore couldn’t help but feel envious of them.

“You’re nothing but a country bumpkin who has never seen the world!” Hank snapped angrily.

Theodore furrowed his brow and asked, “Have you ever seen anyone build their own lab? If so, name someone else who has.”

Hank had no words to say.

“No one, right? Then, you have no idea either. Aren’t you just a country bumpkin like me too?”

“You!”

“What about it? It’s true, isn’t it?” Theodore retorted.

Hank was at a loss for words. Even a simple man like Theodore was talking back to him!