Upon hearing this, Liang Junsheng's heart pounded even harder, and his palms became even sweatier.
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"Professor...it's too late today, I think we should call it a day...we can discuss it tomorrow..."
He put the manuscript back in the safe and prepared to flee.
Yang Xuechang grabbed his arm, and Gu Zhiyun pulled the thick envelope out of his pocket.
Liang Junsheng was greatly alarmed.
Old Xu took the envelope and poured the banknotes inside onto the table.
"Junsheng, where did you get so much money? Did you publish a new paper in an international academic journal?"
Liang Junsheng lied incoherently, saying, "This is something I'm keeping for my friend..."
Old Xu finally snapped. He grabbed the stack of banknotes and slammed them hard into Liang Junsheng's face.
"Even now, you still won't tell the truth! Three thousand US dollars is enough for you to betray state secrets? Do you think state secrets are that cheap? Do you know that from the moment you reached into the safe, you betrayed the dignity of a scientific researcher? How could I have taught such a shameless student!"
Old Xu was so angry that he trembled all over, and the veins on his forehead bulged.
Liang Junsheng stared dumbfounded at the banknotes scattered all over the ground.
Only three words were on his mind: I'm finished.
When he finally woke up from his dream, he realized how foolish he had been.
At this point, no amount of sophistry will help.
He broke free from Yang Xuechang and Gu Zhiyun, knelt down with a thud, and hugged Old Man Xu's knees.
"Professor, I was wrong! I shouldn't have been so foolish! I will never do it again! I will definitely focus wholeheartedly on scientific research and contribute to the country's aerospace industry..."
Old Xu remained unmoved by Liang Junsheng's request.
He was more heartbroken and regretful than anyone else, but the country's scientific research team cannot tolerate those who lack determination.
"Liang Junsheng, thankfully this matter didn't escalate into a major disaster. I won't report you to the organization, but you can no longer stay in my research group."
Old Xu said calmly, but his eyes gleamed with sorrow, “You can continue your postgraduate studies at Imperial University, but I will no longer be your advisor. After graduation, with your talent and ability, you can find a very good job, but you can no longer work in the aerospace industry.”
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Upon hearing this, Liang Junsheng felt as if he had been struck on the head with a loud hammer.
He gasped for breath, and it took him a while to realize what Old Xu meant.
He was abandoned by the aerospace research team.
From the moment he was admitted to the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, he was determined to work hard in this field. If he is kicked out of the team now, wouldn't all his previous efforts and achievements be wasted?
He tried to plead for himself, but Old Man Xu ruthlessly interrupted him.
"You can leave now. There's no room for negotiation on this matter."
After saying that, Old Xu stepped on the pile of banknotes on the ground and left the laboratory.
His retreating figure was resolute, and Liang Junsheng knew he had no chance left.
He felt frustrated, ashamed, and guilty, wishing he could turn back time!
Looking at the banknotes scattered on the ground, he finally understood that some things money can't buy.
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Yang Xuechang patted him on the shoulder regretfully: "Brother, take care of yourself."
Old Xu has been merciful enough. His actions just now constituted a crime. If it were reported to the organization, Liang Junsheng wouldn't have time to repent now; he would be reporting to the police station instead.
Liang Junsheng walked out of the laboratory in a daze, while Linda waited anxiously outside.
Professor Lyon's team had already left by plane, but she stayed behind specifically for the lab data.
When she saw Liang Junsheng's lifeless expression, she knew she had failed.
Liang Junsheng returned the stack of banknotes to Linda: "Don't contact me again. Professor Xu has already kicked me out of the research group."
"Wait a minute!"
Linda grabbed his arm and said, "You think you can just let this go? Don't you want to find the informant?"
Liang Junsheng said with a wry smile, "Who else could it be? It must be Gu Zhiyun and Yang Xuechang! I'm not as noble as them; I can't resist the temptation of money!"
Linda's eyes lit up, and a wicked plan formed in her mind.
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"Liang, are you really willing to let them trample on you? You are clearly the most talented and capable person in the research team, so why are you overshadowed by Gu Zhiyun and Yang Xuechang? If it weren't for their secrets, we would have succeeded tonight, and you wouldn't be in this situation!"
Liang Junsheng was naturally indignant.
Linda's provocation caused him to transfer all his emotions onto Gu Zhiyun and Yang Xuechang.
"Then tell me, what should I do?"
Linda's eyes darted around, revealing a cunning glint.
"Report them! Report them to the China National Space Administration!"
Liang Junsheng was stunned: "Report them? They're both innocent, how can you report them?"
Linda chuckled slyly, "Yang Xuechang is indeed quite innocent, but Gu Zhiyun is not necessarily so."
Liang Junsheng asked, puzzled, "What do you mean?"
Linda pulled him aside and whispered mysteriously:
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"Don't you think it's a bit unbelievable that Gu Zhiyun, a sophomore, can publish papers in international academic journals? You've only been in college for a little over a year, where did you get such strong academic ability, even surpassing yours as a graduate student?"
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