Ch. 1381The Missing Pearl (Second Update)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Dean Min and the Academic Ethics Committee discuss Xia Yuanfang's genetic research, questioning her ability to conduct such experiments independently due to lack of resources and background.
- Tantai Sinian presents a video call recording, where Xia Yuanfang seems to admit using his research results.
- Xia Yuanfang receives a civil summons from the Intellectual Property Court, with Tantai Sinian suing her for stealing his research results.
Character Developments
- Xia Yuanfang: Stands her ground, maintains her innocence, and seeks legal help from Quan Yuxun.
- Tantai Sinian: Manipulates the situation to his advantage, using the video call recording to strengthen his case.
- Dean Min: Initially skeptical, becomes more sympathetic towards Tantai Sinian after seeing the video recording.
Significant Themes
- Justice and Fairness: The struggle between Xia Yuanfang's rights as the experiment's executor and Tantai Sinian's claims as the original researcher.
- Power Dynamics: The influence of Tantai Sinian's status as an Academician and the Royal Academy of Sciences' interest in genetic research.
- Integrity and Honesty: Xia Yuanfang's commitment to her work and refusal to take credit for someone else's research.
Character Interactions
- Xia Yuanfang and Tantai Sinian: Their conflict escalates as Tantai Sinian sues Xia Yuanfang, with Xia Yuanfang maintaining her innocence and seeking legal help.
- Dean Min and Tantai Sinian: Dean Min initially challenges Tantai Sinian's claims but becomes more supportive after seeing the video recording.
- Xia Yuanfang and Quan Yuxun: Xia Yuanfang seeks legal advice from Quan Yuxun, who promises to help her prepare for the lawsuit.