After reading Josie’s modifications, Ian’s furrowed brow relaxed. “How come I didn’t think of that? Josie, you’re too clever! I’ll go modify the experiment right away!”

“Not so fast!” Josie stopped him. “After the first round of verification, did you write a paper?”

Ian nodded. “Yes, how did you know? I was just about to discuss this with you. I don’t know anyone at authoritative medical journals. You’ve published papers there before, so you must have connections. Do you think you could find a way to get my paper published there? Once this paper is published, it will be a severe blow to Natalie. Let’s see if she remains so arrogant then.”

Thinking of Natalie’s attitude earlier made Ian furious. If Josie had not arrived in time, all of his experimental results today would likely have been lost.

Josie shook her head and said, “I was concerned that you might be rushing to publish your paper, so I came to you. Ian, do you trust me?”

“Of course!” Ian nodded. “This experiment was intended to help you. Although I wrote the paper, it can be published under your name…”

Before he could finish speaking, Josie interrupted him. “That is not what I meant. We should wait until all the validation experiments are completed before discussing the paper. I remember the authoritative medical journal has a section for serial reports on medical research verification. I’ll find a way to get the paper published there. But first, we must ensure our entire verification process can withstand scrutiny, without any loopholes. What do you think, Ian?”

Ian didn’t think deeply and immediately accepted Josie’s words. “You’re right, as always. I was impulsive. If I rushed to publish and later found loopholes, wouldn’t I end up like Natalie, becoming a laughingstock? No rush, no rush. We’ll do as you say and only think about the thesis once the whole argumentation process is finished. Well, aren’t you about to graduate? Will it be too late for your graduation thesis?”

Josie blinked and said, “Don’t worry. I told you, this small topic is just supplementary for me. My graduation thesis isn’t this.”

“That’s good, that’s good!” Although Ian said this, he felt a fleeting moment of gloom. He thought he wasn’t that important to Josie after all.

Josie did not read his gaze. She stood up to take her leave. She said, “Regarding the experiment, I’ll go talk to Professor Jeremy and explain it to him first to avoid further disruptions. Ian, focus on the experiment. Don’t worry about anything else.”

Ian’s face lit up. “I’m relieved. You can rest assured, too. I definitely won’t let you down. I will complete this experiment properly, to make your resume even more impressive!”

He was so passionate and pure-hearted. He really wanted to help Josie, not even worrying about being taken advantage of.

Fortunately, Josie had no intention of using him. Instead, she wanted to offer him a path to success, letting him soar high and become an indispensable member of Jeremy’s team.

Josie smiled at him, then turned around and went to find Jeremy. As soon as she left, Tripp came out of the room.

Ian said, “As you all heard, Josie did not take advantage of me. She never intended to use this as her graduation thesis; she just wanted a small supplementary project. When the paper came out, she didn’t even say she wanted her name on it.”

Tripp was speechless. “I can see it now. This is basically you rushing to curry favor with Josie, which is why you’re so dedicated to this experiment. I just wonder…”

“No matter the outcome, I am willing, as long as Josie is happy.” Ian turned back to continue his experiment, completely unconcerned about his research results being appropriated by Josie.

‘What a fool,’ Tripp thought.