Chapter 419

Josie woke up from hunger, discovering it was already completely dark.

She stretched, and before she could sit up, Sean scooped her into his arms. “Hungry? What do you want to eat?”

Josie hugged him. “Anything is fine. I’m not picky.”

“Then I’ll make dinner!” Sean got up and went to the kitchen. Josie picked up her phone, only to realize it was on silent.

She had several missed calls and many messages, with both her dorm group chat and the research project group chat showing many unread messages.

Josie figured it was about her papers.

She called Delilah back first.

The call connected immediately. Delilah said, “How could you not discuss such a major issue with us? Given David’s connections and standing in this circle, how dare you target him so easily? With people online quick to spread rumors, if you make even the slightest mistake, you’ll be the one reviled and targeted by thousands. Aren’t you afraid?”

Josie laughed aloud. “I’m not afraid. I have Sean and you with me. What do I have to fear? I don’t care what others say. I only care about those who care about me.”

“What nonsense are you talking? You’re a medical student!” Delilah was a little angry.

Josie also realized something was wrong.

She said, “Professor, I was wrong, but I’m not so kind as to tolerate those who bullied me living carefree and unrestrained. Before, I had too little influence and didn’t find an opportunity to expose their true colors. Now that they’ve handed me this opportunity, there’s no reason for me not to take advantage of it. I know this might not lead to any outcome in the end. As long as the research institute and the school decide to protect David, nothing will happen to him. But as I said online, over the past twenty-plus years, has he truly made any substantial contributions to the medical field? Is he truly indispensable to the medical field, or can he really conduct some groundbreaking research? I think the school and the research institute will also consider these matters carefully before making a decision. Our school has been established for a hundred years. It has never relied on David to recreate students. He has always used his perceived influence to overstate his importance. I want the school to truthfully disclose each professor’s actual contributions and issue a public statement. I believe that next year, the number of students applying to our school won’t decrease significantly. What do you think, Professor?”

Upon hearing Josie’s words, Delilah’s brows furrowed. She asked, “Were you already plotting revenge against David’s team the moment you left? Did you never consider just letting it go?”

Josie took a deep breath and let out a slight sigh.

She said, “Yes, I never intended to let go of the harm I suffered. My previous tolerance and concession were because I knew I couldn’t fight back. I am a student, and he is a professor. If I had made a scene about all this right after leaving the team, pushing for a complete rupture, no one would have sided with me. No one would believe a medical student in her fourth year in college could write a paper beyond her academic knowledge. No one would think David was deliberately targeting me. The school would likely suppress the matter due to his reputation and influence. I might end up with nothing and ruin my reputation and career. Therefore, my first step was to change majors, start everything anew, gradually become stronger, and work to reach a level where I could contend with him. Originally, after the campus competition, I could have already started my counterattack with the help of Joseph’s team, but then I met Sean and all of you. Your kindness inspired me.”