Chapter 320

Valerie, the quiet yet formidable star of Arcton University, had long been the kind of figure who commanded attention without seeking it. It was no wonder Marcellus' gaze lingered on her. She stopped spinning her pen and gave him a calm, polite smile. "You and I have different philosophies. I doubt there's much to discuss." Her response only deepened Marcellus' curiosity. "Then tell me your philosophy." Valerie didn't hesitate. "Mine is to solve problems at their root." "Be specific," Marcellus said. "Artificial heart technology might look mature now, but the biggest issue after a transplant is still rejection. "Your lab is one of the most renowned research centers in the country. With the resources you have, why not focus your main efforts on preserving a patient's own heart rather than replacing it?" She listed them methodically. "Common heart diseases include coronary atherosclerosis, hypertensive heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, pulmonary heart disease, myocarditis, a