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I frantically grabbed the manuscript and compared it. When the conclusive result came into my eyes, I instantly collapsed in my seat, exhausted. The disturbing voice echoed in my mind again: Is there really a pair of eyes watching me in secret? Thinking of this, I couldn't help but stand on end.

I searched around my seat almost frantically, not even sparing any tiny corners, and even checked my belongings one by one, but I didn't find any trace of cameras. At the same time, I also thoroughly checked my computer to confirm that no viruses or Trojans had been implanted. So, what was the problem? I was filled with endless doubts.

I clearly completed the subsequent draft independently, and for safety reasons, I even abandoned electronic devices and used manuscripts instead. However, what is incredible is that there are always people who can write the same content as me before me.

The more I thought about it, the more horrified I became. The images of my past life, where I was blamed by everyone and my parents died tragically, intertwined in my mind. I tried to calm myself down and think carefully. Every time I wrote, I was alone at home. It was impossible for anyone to predict my ideas in advance.

I compared Linda 's screenshots again, and found nothing except that the two articles were exactly the same. I sighed helplessly, and kept asking myself: Do I really want to give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

I was unwilling to accept this. Why should I be accused of plagiarizing the results of my hard work? When I thought of Linda 's prominent family background and the support of everyone in the hospital, I knew that if the same thing happened again, I would still be speechless and repeat the same mistake.

For the first time, I experienced the taste of despair. I knew it was going to happen, but I was helpless. At this moment, my head was splitting, and I felt dizzy. It seemed that countless pairs of eyes were staring at me, and they seemed to be laughing at my helplessness.

I rushed to the bathroom and poured cold water on my face, trying to wake myself up. Just then, my phone vibrated. "The latest big news! The person who plagiarized Linda has been found!" The message jumped into my eyes.

Then, someone in the group chat sent a photo. I glanced at it and felt suffocated instantly. That was my workstation! My manuscript was actually turned out and exposed to everyone.

"It's outrageous! Not only did they plagiarize the surgical papers, they even plagiarized the orthopedic papers. It's really lawless!"

"How can there be such a shameless doctor in our hospital!"

The group chat exploded again. I rushed back to my workstation in a hurry. Along the way, my mind was blank, with only the sound of my rapid heartbeat and breathing. After returning to my workstation, I found that there was no one around, only scattered manuscripts on the desk.

Apparently, someone had read my manuscript and secretly took photos and sent them to the group. To my surprise, Linda responded nonchalantly.

" Don't worry, my manuscript has been reviewed by the deputy director in advance. If she dares to submit the plagiarized content, she will only ruin her future."

"Well done! Linda is really smart. This way the plagiarist will be afraid to publish the manuscript."

"We support you! Plagiarism must be stopped and plagiarists must be severely punished!"

Voices of support came one after another in the group. Seeing this, my breathing became rapid and I almost suffocated. I seemed to hear someone calling my name in a trance.

Just when I was about to fall into madness, suddenly a hand slapped my shoulder heavily and I woke up suddenly.