"I heard that Professor Chi failed even the D-level assessment; I believe such a person is unfit to lead us!"
Hearing this, Peng Xiao finally understood what was going on.
He looked forward, glancing at Chi Guiyi.
Chi Gui’s expression remained very calm, her almond-shaped eyes dark and emotionless.
It was the researchers beside her who looked extremely surprised, Wen Ruan even more so as he blurted out in shock, "I can’t do it! Compared to Professor Chi, I fall far short!"
"Doctor Wen Ruan, don’t be modest!" the researcher who had first initiated the resistance against Chi Gui spoke up, "With your qualifications, you could outpace Professor Chi by miles. We would rather have you lead us than her!"
Hearing her words, Wen Ruan’s expression became even more panicked, and he turned his head to face Chi Gui, "Professor Chi, I swear on my family’s honor, I absolutely never had such intentions! I have always thought you were very capable, and I joined the institute to learn from you!"
After speaking, he looked towards Peng Xiao, "Teacher, when I was at the institute, I never once said I was better than Professor Chi! You can investigate this anytime!"
Seeing him so frightened that he brought up his family’s honor, Chi Gui quickly spoke to comfort him, "It’s okay, I believe you."
Wen Ruan then breathed a sigh of relief.
Peng Xiao turned his gaze toward the dozen researchers in the room, speaking gravely, "If you want to resist Professor Chi, unwilling to work under her, I agree to that. However, let me ask you one question first."
He paused, his sharp eyes slowly sweeping over their faces, "After several months of working together, do you really trust rumors more than your own judgment of Professor Chi’s capabilities?"
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