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"And besides, who would have the nerve to gossip? Just consider how many papers your mentoring group has published recently. Especially come October, when Qiao Ze's paper is published in 'Mathematics Annual', who would dare to voice any objections? I'll mention it at the meeting, if their students can also publish in 'Mathematics Annual', I'll help them fight for a full senior title too."
Xu Dajiang said emphatically.
"I..."
Li Jiangao wanted to say something else, but Xu Dajiang forcefully interrupted him.
