Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 869

"Everyday research and academic competition are two different things. Besides, we've already selected the team for this year's exchange, and they're in the middle of intensive training. Changing leaders right before a battle is never a wise move."

The vice president sighed. "I understand all that, but the fact is our university has lost to international institutions for five consecutive years. If we lose again this year, then—"

It would no longer be about competition between domestic universities; it would be a showdown between our country and theirs.

Losing to one of our own wasn't a disgrace.

But losing to foreigners...

On a small scale, it's a friendly academic exchange where we admit we were outmatched.

But on a larger scale, it touches upon national honor, our country's scientific capabilities, and even national pride.

"Sinclair, we really can't afford to lose this year—"

Sinclair Nelson's brow furrowed. "And what makes you so sure Roseanne's team won't lose?"

"...I can't be sure. But I know that sometimes you have to take a risk to win big."

At Boundless Lab, in the break area.

"Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!"

Mamie Finch sneezed three times in a row, rubbing her nose and muttering, "Someone must be talking about me behind my back..."

Scales Dixon glanced at her. "I doubt—Achoo!"

"See! See!" Mamie's eyes went wide as she pointed at him. "You too!"

Scales crumpled his used tissue and tossed it in the trash. "I have a cold," he said flatly.

"If someone were really badmouthing us, why wouldn't Roseanne—"

"Achoo!"

Roseanne looked slightly embarrassed as both of them whipped their heads around to stare at her.

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