Chapter 349
“Natalie is right. Jeremy is busy with project work, and the dean oversees the overall management of the institute. Matters like inspecting experimental projects should be left to me.” The man adjusted his sleeve, giving Ian Sullivan and Josie Pearson an insincere smile. “Would you two please make way?”
He didn’t believe two interns would dare oppose him, a director at the research institute. Initially, he had quite appreciated these students and wanted to poach them to work under him.
But they refused the offer, stubbornly insisting on staying in Jeremy’s team.
Jeremy is just a freeloader who lives off his wife and has no achievements of his own. I really don’t understand what these students even see in him, he thought. “What a bunch of brainless idiots. Let’s see how I deal with them today.”
Ian swallowed nervously, feeling inexplicably uneasy; he was unaware that the research institute conducted inspections. He was about to step aside.
Josie stepped forward and blocked the man.
She said, “I’ve read the institute’s regulations. I don’t recall any rule stating a director has the right to inspect another’s research project experiments.
“Moreover, when we declared our experiment, we clearly stated the experiment category, purpose, and research direction.
“If you really want to inspect, you should check our declaration documents and the compliance process of our lab application, not directly enter our laboratory.
“After all, as researchers, we all know entering a lab requires changing into specific attire and signing confidentiality agreements.
“Given that our project group has already been stolen from once, for security reasons, I really cannot let you enter just like that.
“Furthermore, I heard you have now reached a cooperation agreement with Professor Lawson. Since the previous theft incident involved Professor Lawson’s team…”
Josie looked at the director with an apologetic expression. “Sorry. If you truly believe our research is non-compliant or involves personal gain, you can report it to the institute’s director. But now, for the security of our experimental data, I cannot let you in!”
Her words practically stated outright that she was afraid they would steal their experimental data. Not only was the Director infuriated, but Ian was also startled. Damn, she is too bold! She actually dares to talk back to anyone. She’s really fearless.
Seeing Josie so fierce, Ian also puffed out his chest and stood by her side without backing down. The two blocked the laboratory door tightly.
The director was furious, his slightly plump body trembling slightly with each breath. “How dare you! A few interns dare to defy me! You truly don’t know your place. Move aside. I must enter today.”
Josie’s face fell. “Our research has just achieved success in its first phase. Right now is a critical time. If your reckless intrusion disrupts our experimental progress…
“If our research outcomes are affected, I am afraid you may not be able to bear such responsibility. After all, our research concerns the interests of three parties, and as for the national hospital…”
Josie did not finish her sentence; she simply looked at the furious director with a look that said, I’m just kindly reminding you.
At the moment when the director paused, Josie turned her gaze to Natalie.
“It’s understandable that he is usually too busy with work to pay attention to our research, but how could you not know about this?
“After all, your team’s previous research was just canceled due to theft. At this critical juncture, your team and ours should avoid each other and keep our distance. Why are you…”
Josie wore a puzzled expression. “Could it be that your experiment is truly so urgent that you have no choice but to use our laboratory?
“But as far as I know, back when your research topic was first established, the Monroe family invested a large sum of money. Not only did they prepare several new labs, but they also bought brand-new equipment."