Chapter 279: Chapter 279

It’s Professor Lancaster’s first time at Paige Sterling’s Islet Labs. Just the security system alone left him in awe, and the interior of the lab was even more shocking than the images the journalists had shot and uploaded online before.

There aren’t many members in Paige Sterling’s lab. They were fresh college graduates a year ago, finding a job was difficult, but now, under Paige Sterling’s guidance, they have become capable and independent researchers.

Professor Lancaster couldn’t help but marvel at Paige Sterling’s teaching abilities, which were equally impressive.

He suddenly envied those students in school who were fortunate enough to have Paige as a teacher. If they had met such a teacher back then, they wouldn’t have taken so many detours, and their nation would surely be more prosperous.

Before leaving, he sighed and said to Paige, "The future of our nation’s technology relies on young people like you."

Knowing the future is in good hands, he felt pleased.

After leaving Paige Sterling’s place and returning home, his nephew came over.

This nephew, despite his age, is still uneducated and indulgent; he never visits without a hidden agenda.

Seeing him, Professor Lancaster knew it wasn’t going to be good.

As expected, after a few perfunctory greetings, his nephew spoke.

"Uncle, here’s the thing, I have a friend whose niece is very interested in scientific research, wanting to learn a few things from you, uncle, what do you think..."

Thanks to his achievements and reputation, many have always wanted to be students of Professor Lancaster, not school-type students, but rather private students, essentially implying an exclusive apprenticeship.

These people would use all sorts of means to achieve their goal, like bribing people close to him.

But nobody has ever succeeded.

However, if someone truly talented and willing to work hard were to come along, he would naturally be willing to take them in because cultivating talent for the country also brings him a sense of accomplishment.

But usually, people spending time on maneuvering don’t possess talent and diligence, do they?

Professor Lancaster had long seen through this and declined without thinking.

His nephew wouldn’t give up, continuing to persuade him.

Professor Lancaster, growing impatient, asked a few questions about the person.

When he learned that Skylar Hughes had neither systematically studied the knowledge related to scientific research nor any experience, and had only recently decided to engage in scientific research, his face turned unpleasant.

Such a person is just pursuing temporary interests, treating him as a pastime?

He’s very busy, every minute is precious, how could he afford to waste it on something meaningless?

Professor Lancaster immediately kicked his nephew out.

Meanwhile, Skylar Hughes was still waiting for news. These days, she continues to cram scientific research knowledge, thinking that when they meet, Professor Lancaster might test her, she at least needs to be able to say a few professional terms, right?

No news for several days, Skylar Hughes proactively went to find Chloe Hughes.

"Auntie, how’s it going? Is there any result from Professor Lancaster? Is he willing to take me as a student?"

Chloe shook her head and said, "My friend spoke with Professor Lancaster, but he refused." Get full chapters from 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹•𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖•𝗇𝗲𝘁

Skylar Hughes was immediately incredulous, having prepared entirely to become Professor Lancaster’s student, yet receiving such results leaves her unsure of what to do next.

"Why? Didn’t your friend make my situation clear to him? I am very sincere. I’ve already started self-learning and reading, I believe given time I would certainly..."

"I know these things are useless, if Professor Lancaster refuses to take you, there’s nothing I can do."

Chloe sighed, originally thinking that asking her friend to accomplish this matter should be foolproof, but Professor Lancaster still refused.

"My friend said that Professor Lancaster has requirements for students in terms of profession and education, but your qualifications don’t meet those."

It’s not about educational discrimination from Professor Lancaster but an unavoidable situation.

The foundational knowledge can be learned at school, where does he have the time and energy to teach hand in hand now?

"But I’ve been diligently reading books, why does education and profession have to limit me? Didn’t Professor Lancaster realize that this would cost him many opportunities to cultivate talent?"

Skylar secretly felt that this Professor Lancaster was outdated, even if she didn’t study the related major in college, even if she didn’t have the corresponding degree, she has talent and diligence!

Don’t these count as bonuses for her?

"Professor Lancaster surely doesn’t know how hard I’ve tried, let us meet, he can test me, by then he will surely take me..."

Skylar mumbled, "He definitely will, I just need an opportunity to show myself in front of Professor Lancaster..."

She thought being Professor Lancaster’s student was a foregone conclusion, she had already let Mona Wright spread the news.

Now everyone knows her talent for scientific research has attracted Professor Lancaster, soon she’ll become a rising star in the scientific community.

Yet now Professor Lancaster is unwilling to take her as a student, if this goes public, how can she face anyone in the future?

Those people behind her back, who knows how they’ll mock her.

Skylar couldn’t bear the idea of losing face so badly.

She grasped Chloe’s hand, "Auntie, please think of another way, I can only rely on you, you must help me..."

Chloe said, "Auntie really has no other way, otherwise you should try asking Uncle Sterling..."

"Why would he help me? He’s afraid I’ll overshadow his daughter, not only won’t he help me, but he’ll definitely obstruct and prevent me from becoming a disciple..."

In Skylar’s eyes, apart from herself, everyone is despicable.

"Perhaps you should give up," Chloe advised Skylar, "This path isn’t as easy as you imagine."

After all, not everyone is as lucky as Paige Sterling, succeeding in everything she does.

Skylar stubbornly refused, "If I give up, I’ll be playing right into the Sterling Family’s hands! I will never give up!"

While Skylar continued searching for ways to meet Professor Lancaster, she happened to see news about Paige Sterling and Professor Lancaster online.

It was a photo taken when Paige Sterling happened to meet Professor Lancaster that day.

The news reported that they dined joyfully together, had a great relationship, and eventually went to Islet Labs together.

Skylar only knew Paige Sterling was close with Old Professor Keating and seemed to have no interaction with Professor Lancaster, so she targeted Professor Lancaster. Who knew, just as she made a move, Paige Sterling got closer with Professor Lancaster too.

No, that’s not right, it can’t be just a coincidence.

Paige Sterling must have known about her talent in scientific research and her desire to apprentice under Professor Lancaster and panicked.

Paige Sterling believes she’ll be surpassed, so she surely sabotaged her significant master-student event!

Professor Lancaster must have rejected her due to Paige Sterling’s slander.

It’s definitely Paige! Why does she always oppose her, why does she never let her succeed?