Chapter 72
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Professor Hugh suddenly slapped the table in excitement.
“Quick, use the P3 lab’s real–time PCR machine to run another test!”
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The other experts weren’t as authoritative as Professor Hugh, but they could at least understand the basics . of the genetic map.
They couldn’t help being amazed by this young girl’s sharp eyes and meticulous observation.
Before long, after everyone worked together, the computer displayed a genome alignment chart.
The colored base sequences flowed across the screen like galaxies on a cosmic map.
The other experts were completely stunned. Their eyes burned with admiration as they looked at Scarlett
In the observation room, silence fell.
Rebecca couldn’t make sense of the data, but judging by everyone’s reactions, she could tell that Scarlett had been right–again.
How was this possible ?
They were all students, learning the same material.
Why did Scarlett understand so much more?
Professor Gogh finally snapped out of it.
Everyone knew the truth. It wasn’t that the expert panel had missed something, but that in their rush to get results, they had overlooked the most basic sequencing work.
But Scarlett was just a student.
Knowing how to do sequencing was one thing
Being this proficient and fast at it was something else entirely!
She was practically born for the lab!
He glanced again at the girl beside him–Rebecca.
Moments ago, he had thought everything about her was excellent. Now, he found her hard to look at.
He regretted everything he’d said just now.
After a moment of panic, Rebecca quickly calmed down.
This wasn’t a bad thing.
Now she could squeeze more value out of Scarlett.
Scarlett had always been talented–even before she came to the lab.
But after Rebecca’s arrival, the spotlight would only belong to her.
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Scarlett was destined to be nothing more than her stepping stone.
She relaxed completely.
And with a clear head, she immediately noticed the shift in Professor Gogh’s attitude.
Her mind spun fast, already planning her next move.
“Good thing it was a false alarm. And it’s lucky the Joyner family hired so many tutors for my sister . If anything had really gone wrong, we’d have no face to ask Mr. Wayne for help.”
Professor Gogh, still a little irritable, froze for a moment. “The Joyner family? As in Joyner Corp’s Joyner family?”
Rebecca nodded, slightly embarrassed.
Professor Gogh’s gaze turned warm again.
The Joyner family was considered part of the elite circle in Trenwyn. If he managed to build a good relationship with them, it would benefit his career in the long run.
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He’d heard the story about the mistaken heiress and the broken engagement. He’d always thought the mistaken heiress was ungrateful and didn’t know how to appreciate kindness.
Now, hearing that the Joyner family had hired tutors to educate Scarlett made him even more convinced that Scarlett was ungrateful and arrogant.
A person like that wouldn’t go far.
He knew exactly where to place his bets.
“The Joyner family certainly produces talent. But in my eyes, you’re even more outstanding than your sister.”
His tone was sincere, with a pleasant smile, like he was deeply committed to his belief.
Rebecca blushed and lowered her eyes again, looking modest and humble.
At that moment, the surveillance feed turned off.
That meant the confidential phase had begun, and it was time for them to leave.
Rebecca handled social niceties well and personally walked Professor Gogh out of the school.
As soon as his car left, another familiar van pulled up in front of her.
Stanley got out of the car, wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses, and a mask, but still easily recognizable to his family.
“What are you doing here?”
Rebecca was pleasantly surprised and ran over to greet him with a bright smile.
“Had a few errands nearby, figured I’d stop by and see you. By the way, who was that guy you were talking
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Rebecca introduced Professor Gogh and his role. “He’s really interested in my research and asked me a bunch of questions.”
Stanley’s eyes lit up, and he gave her a big thumbs–up.
“Rebecca, you’re the best.”
Not like Scarlett.
No real skill–always trying to cut corners.
“Keep it down,” Rebecca said, a little embarrassed, as if she didn’t want anyone to overhear.
Stanley knew she had always been modest, so he didn’t press the issue.
But inside, he was full of admiration.
If Scarlett had accomplished even a fraction of this, she’d be shouting it from the rooftops.
In comparison, Rebecca was so much more refined and composed–she understood that water that overflows is wasted.
That made him look down on Scarlett even more.
“Oh, right–it’s almost lunchtime. Let me treat you to something. The school cafeteria added a bunch of new signature dishes.”
Stanley was just about to agree when his agent, Luke, stepped out of the car and cleared his throat.
Stanley immediately changed his tone.
“Actually, I can’t today. I’ve got a shoot to get to. I’ll call you after I’m done.”
Rebecca didn’t suspect a thing, but she was worried Stanley might hear about Scarlett’s achievement while still on campus.
After thinking for a moment, she added softly, “Right, if you hear anything about Scarlett while you’re here, don’t do anything rash, okay?”
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