Elise Don suddenly woke up.
She was on alert and asked Townsend, "What do you want?"
"Of course I have something to discuss."
Townsend laughed mockingly, "Your thesis has been revised again and again, yet it still doesn't meet my standards. Everyone says Asian students are excellent learners, but I haven't seen that in you... it's really disappointing."
"Elise, you don't need to revise it anymore. I've decided to grade you as failed and report it directly to the department."
"No, no, no." Elise's heart pounded, and she tentatively said, "Professor Townsend, if you have any requirements, I can make changes. Failing like this would greatly affect my studies."
"Oh, you finally understand my power?"
Townsend finally showed his satisfaction, "Since you're willing to make changes, I'll give you another chance. Come find me now, and we can still negotiate."
A sense of dread crept up her spine.
"Find you? Now?"
"Yes."
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