Alexander's lips cuarled into a slight smile, his gaze growing intense with anticipation as he quietly waited for Wendy to speak.

Wendy hesitated for a moment, then gathered her courage and said,"Alexander, would you be willing to sponsor Professor Taylor's project? If it succeeds. it'll set a benchmark for the Turner Group in the medical field."

Despite her confident words, Wendy felt a bit nervous. The Turner Group was already well-known in Aurora City, and this project might just be a cherry on top rather than a crucial boost.

For Harold's sake, she had carefully considered before speaking.

With the Turner Group's strong backing, the project would progress much more smoothly.

Additionally, having the Turner Group's support might solidify the confidence of those hesitant partners.

"Absolutely, the Turner Group has been looking to invest more in the medical sector. Wendy, you're giving me a great opportunity here,"Alexander replied, his eyes lighting up with joy.

"But Alexander, as per tradition, the sponsor usually gives a speech and presents the awards at the event. Would you be available to attend?"Wendy asked, slightly anxious.

Chris jumped in excitedly, "Of course he will! Right, Alexander?"

Alexander gently ruffled Chris's hair with affection, but his gaze remained fixed on Wendy's blushing face. "Naturally."

Wendy sighed in relief and smiled, "Thank you."

The dishes wvere gradually served, filling the table with a feast that looked and smelled delicious, making everyone's mouth water.

Francis crossed his arms and raised his chin slightly, teasing, "Just so you know, there's no discount here, and you can't return whatyou don't finish.

"

Alexander remained unfazed, having grown accustomed to Francis' miserly ways over the years.

Before long, everyone was full and satisfied.

Alexander stood up and walked steadily to the front desk to pay the bill.

On the way back, Chris, with a full belly, let out a contented burp and comfortably lay down in the back seat, soon falling asleep.

Wendy sat quietly in the passenger seat, gazing at the flashing neon lights outside the window, lost in thought.

Alexander glanced at the sleeping Chris in the rearview mirror,a fond smile playing on his lips.

He then turned slightly to Wendy, his voice gentle, "Wendy, did you enjoy the meal? The next time..."

"We're here." Wendy almost interrupted as she pushed open the car door even before the vehicle came to a complete stop.

The night wind swept up her hair, dispelling the ambiguous warmth inside the car.

Wendy lowered her gaze and said no more.

Meanwhite the Collins family quickly used their connections to remove all posts about Sarah from the hospital forum.

Although the posts dsappeared and no one dared to mention the ineident on the forum, Sarah still felt the disdainful glances from her colleagues every time she enteed the department.

Those looks felt like needles 'pricking her back, making her extremely uncomfortable.

With less than a week until the Medical Student Innovation Competition.Sarah was extremely anxious.

Her main goal now was to sabotage Harold's project before the competition started,to teach Wendy a lesson.

Whether it benefited her or not didn't matter; as long as Wendy suffered.she would be happy.

At Blue Ridge Medical Center.

Ivy brought over the sponsorship agreement, which Alexander had already signed with a flourish.

"Thanks to Wendy, we managed to secure such a strong sponsor like the Turner Group. They're much more powerful than the Collins family."

A familiar medical colleague chimed in, "Exactly! Sarah thought she could do whatever she wanted, but now she's met her match!"

Hearing these remarks, Sarah was furious.

Wendy had just finished adjusting a treatment plan for a patient. She rubbed her sore neck and picked up her water cup.

Turning around, she saw lvy. "Ivy, what brings you here?"

"Wendy, the sponsorship agreement is signed." Ivy placed the agreement gently on Wendy's desk and handed her a list.

"Professor Taylor asked me to inform you that you'll be helping me with the preparations for the competition. Here's the preliminary list of judges.See if there's anything that needs adjusting."

Wendy took the list and examined it carefully. It included many senior medical experts from Horizon Medical College and the hospital,forming the expert panel.

There were also a few outstanding student representatives, forming the student panel, with Wendy herself included as a student judge.

The arrangement seemed reasonable and well-balanced.

Wendy scanned the list and frowned slightly.

After a moment of thought, she said, "I think we need to add a heavyweight to the expert panel."

"Who? The expert panel judges for past competitions have always been these industry leaders." Ivy looked puzzled.

"Professor Lyndon Myles, a distinguished figure in the medical field,"Wendy said firmly, softly uttering the renowned name.

Ivy was stunned and then shocked.

She asked uncertainly, "Wendy, do you mean the professor who has published over a hundred authoritative papers, frequently serves as a keynote speaker at international medical conferences, and recently returned

from an exchange at a top foreign research institution?"

"That's him," Wendy confirmed with a nod.

She handed the list back to Ivy. "You handle inviting the current.experts on the list. I'll take care of inviting Professor Myles."

"Alright, Wendy. If we can get Professor Myles to be a judge, this competition will be the best ever, with unprecedented prestige!"

After Ivy left with high expectations, Wendy briefly reviewed the sponsorship agreement.

Everything was in place, except for finalizing the key judge.

Lyndon was renowned, if she could successfully invite him, it would be a huge encouragement for the participating medical students and add significant authority to the competition.

In the hospital corridor's rest area, a nurse quietly approached Sarah and whispered a few words in her ear. Sarah's face instantly darkened.

"What? She wants to invite Professor Myles!" Sarah's eyes widened,and she angrily slapped the armrest of the nearby bench.

After learning that Wendy had secured the Turner Group's sponsorship,she didn't need to think hard to know Alexander was behind it.

If Wendy managed to invite Lyndon, her prestige and reputation in the hospital would soar,something Sarah couldn't allow.

"I heard Professor Myles is very difficult to invite. He probably won't care about a regular competition. Even Starglow Valley's international medical competition, with all its sincerity, couldn't get him to be the chief judge.

How could our small college event?"

Sarah nodded slightly, gritting her teeth. "Alright, I understand."

Amy and Sarah walked to the hospital entrance and immediately spotted the shiny Porsche parked there.

Ethan stood tall, leaning against the car door, waiting quietly.

"Ethan, are you here to pick me up?" Sarah asked, both surprised and delighted, quickly pulling Amy along to Ethan. Her heart was racing.

Last time, Ethan had left her to find Wendy, humiliating her. This time,she was determined to have Ethan take her home smoothly.

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