Chapter 646

The researchers in the lab were startled by an earth-shaking roar suddenly erupting from Professor Grant's office. The next moment, their junior lab mate Willow came darting out, expertly clutching several thick original texts against her chest. Hot on her heels was the fuming professor, who hurled a book after her in frustration. "Willow, get back here right now! I'm not approving your leave, you hear me?" "Professor, I'm going home whether you approve it or not! It's urgent!" "Unbelievable! Do you even know what respecting your elders means, you brat?" *Ahem*... Professor, you should also cherish the young. Taking leave is my basic right. Besides, 996 work culture leads nowhere!" ... The entire lab was in stitches. Everyone present—whether students or research assistants—had only ever seen Professor Grant as the stern, no-nonsense authority figure. Never had they witnessed him so utterly flustered. If not for the precious chemical reagents in their hands—too costly to risk damaging—t