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Chapter 114: A Reasonable F*e
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"Professor Martin, this is a rare opportunity for our students and faculty alike," Geoffrey Harris said, his tone gentle yet firm, as if explaining something to a stubborn child. "If we miss this chance, we may not encounter such a perfect case again."

"Exactly. It’s just a bit of pain—grit your teeth, and it’ll be over in no time," Leonard Sanchez added, nodding enthusiastically.

"Professor Martin," Joseph said with a kind smile, patting Martin’s shoulder as though offering encouragement. "Thank you for your selfless contribution to the advancement of education and medicine."

Then, as if remembering something, he added, "Oh, by the way, I seem to recall hearing you mention earlier that as long as your hand could be fixed, money wouldn’t be an issue?"

"Did I say that?" Martin’s eyes darted nervously, feigning forgetfulness. He was all too aware of Joseph’s crafty nature and had no idea what outrageous request might follow if he admitted it.

"You did. Absolutely," another professor qui
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