When the usually elegant Principal Li heard these words, his face suddenly darkened.

He suppressed his anger, his tone remaining restrained yet remarkably firm: "Principal Su, I'm afraid this arrangement isn't appropriate, is it?"

"We promised Xia Zhining that we would learn first, how can we go back on our word?"

"What's more, this is a public resource of the school and should be distributed fairly."

Xia Zhining stood aside, and was deeply moved when she saw that even after she graduated, Principal Li was still willing to argue for her students and even confront the principal.

Principal Su was still somewhat apprehensive of Li Jiansheng. He wiped his sweat and explained:

"Xia Qingqing is now a first-year graduate student at our school. It's such a waste of time to go back and forth between school and the hospital laboratory to do experiments. That's why..."

Although Li Jiansheng is only the vice-principal, he is very capable and handles most of the school affairs. However, he is still inexperienced and has not yet been promoted to a higher position.

Principal Su quickly added, "Actually, you don't necessarily need an A1 lab. There are still many labs vacant."

"Xia Zhining, you can pick any one you want. I think Lab B2 is pretty good."

"The equipment conditions of B2 are far worse than those of A1!" Li Jiansheng's eyes were sharp, and his tone was calm but carried an unquestionable weight.

"Principal Su, since you've already made a promise, you shouldn't change it so easily. If you don't keep your word, I'm afraid you won't be able to convince others."

Principal Su felt even more guilty when he was looked at, and he quickly said:

"How about this, all the labs in the School of Animal Medicine that aren't fully booked, Xia Zhining can choose any one!"

"I'll help her apply for a rent waiver, and the rent will be covered by our school's research fund!"

Principal Su slowly pushed the laptop towards Xia Zhining.

The screen lists the available labs like a hierarchical permissions list.

In the A1 laboratory's ownership column, the name "Xia Qingqing" was clearly marked.

Right at the top of the list, the S1 Lab's status clearly reads "Idle," but it's adorned with five golden stars, highlighting its uniqueness.

Xia Zhining's eyes lit up, and she gently pointed her finger at the restricted area. "Principal, isn't S1 vacant? Can I apply to move in? ...Can the rent be waived, too?"

For a moment, the air in the office seemed to stagnate.

Principal Su seemed to have heard some ridiculous joke, and a short, cold laugh escaped from his nose: "S1? You dare to think so."

He leaned forward slightly, his tone filled with undisguised sarcasm:

"If you're really capable of passing the application, I'm also capable of waiving your rent!"

"But you think that's where you can find it?"

Xia, who was standing beside him, lowered her head slightly and pursed her lips, a hint of mockery flashing across her eyes.

"But it's always empty," Xia Zhining wondered, "Why can't it be opened?"

At this time, Li Jiansheng, who was standing nearby, spoke in a low voice, explaining in a gentle and patient tone, "The school's laboratories are divided into four levels: S, A, B, and C. S is the highest level, and the lower the number, the higher the level."

"A1 is the limit of what collaborative research on campus can achieve." He paused, his eyes sweeping over the number gleaming with a golden star. "S-level, open only to professors."

“Ordinary lecturers don’t even have permission to make reservations.”