"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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After all, having spent several months together, how could they not recognize Chi Gui’s capabilities?
But... being led by a direct appointee who hadn’t even passed the D-level assessment and without any notable honors previously mentioned, they still felt resentful.
"If Professor Chi’s abilities are truly that strong, why did she fail the assessment this time?" the previous researcher boldly asked, "Or are you saying what we heard before was false?"
Hearing her say this, Chi Gui finally spoke, "It’s not false; I indeed was deemed unqualified by the assessors."
Chi Gui’s admission instantly stirred up a storm!
Apart from Wen Ruan and a few researchers who had just genuinely realized Chi Gui’s capabilities, everyone looked incredulously at Chi Gui.
Chi Gui’s expression remained cool and calm, as she looked at them steadily, "Who here does not wish to follow me? Raise your hand."
Hearing her say this, the researcher who had first initiated the protest immediately raised her hand.
Some of the other dozen researchers followed suit, others hesitated for a long time, but eventually raised their hands.
The first researcher to raise her hand looked at Chi Gui, speaking with conviction, "Professor Chi, don’t blame us... You admitted it yourself, you didn’t pass the D-level assessment, and truly, you’re quite unfit to head this research project!"
After speaking, she turned her head to look at Peng Xiao, "Academician Peng, please now appoint Doctor Wen Ruan as the head! Otherwise, we will be forced to cease our work in the name of justice!"
After speaking, she turned her head to look at Peng Xiao again, "Academician Peng, please now appoint Doctor Wen Ruan as the head! Otherwise, we will be forced to cease our work in the name of justice!"