Chapter 132: The Effect of Ripples

John looked from the crowd to a young lady seated in the first row. He smiled at her intense attention and flaming red hair. He saw a lot of himself in Sarah, a bright student with a rebellious edge, when she was her age. He saw in her the same desire to transform the world and the same spark of ambition. Following the talk, John was besieged by a large group of students who were excited to talk about possible research ideas and ask questions. Ever the gregarious one, John engaged with them for the next hour, his eyes sparkling with the pleasure of sharing information and inspiring fresh thoughts. Sarah stayed behind when the students left. John saw the resolute sparkle in her eyes. "Professor Andrews, I thought your lecture was really inspiring. Would you be interested in having me as a graduate student?" she added, her voice brimming with anxious excitement. John laughed, enjoying her candor. "Straight to the point, aren't we?" Sarah reddened. "Sorry, Professor. I just… I'm