Max nodded, “Alright then, I won’t treat you poorly.”
“I also plan to start my laboratory again, but I understand that it will be a personal enterprise unaffiliated with the government. The only promise I can make is to increase salaries by 30 percent and ensure that the insurance and housing fund contributions will not be neglected.”
The others were suddenly moved.
In comparison to Max, the salaries of ordinary researchers were not as high. Max was an exception.
Based on their positions, their annual salaries ranged from two to three hundred thousand dollars, and for those on the next level, it was three to four hundred thousand dollars… While for people like Darwin, their annual salary was only one million dollars.
Doubling their current salary was a huge temptation.
Max continued, “But let’s think about it. Those who choose to follow me will no longer have a stable job.”
These words acted like a splash of cold water, causing everyone to calm down once again.
Of course, they would not have a stable job.
Although their current jobs were not thriving, they had a stable job. Even if this research laboratory were to collapse, they could still be transferred to other labs, and their salaries would not be affected significantly.
But as part of a private enterprise, they would have to rely on themselves…
And considering the additional benefits of their stable jobs, it seemed that the overall treatment would not be worse than what Max was offering…
Max left them with a final statement, “If you wish to leave, I’ll be waiting outside. And I understand if you choose not to leave.”
“All I can say is that I’ll treat you well if you decide to follow me.”
His intentions were based on honesty and integrity.
Not driven by money.
That was why he was willing to state a lower salary initially and then increase it once they left with him.
After Max finished speaking, she picked Lilly up and left the room.
Lilly lay on Max’s shoulder and shouted, “Don’t miss out! Follow my Uncle Max for delicious food, fancy treats, and spicy dishes. He’s handsome, rich, and super powerful. Once you miss this opportunity, you won’t find another like it!”
Max stumbled and almost fell.
“Who taught you that…” he exclaimed.
Lilly blinked innocently, “Hannah did!”
Max suddenly felt a headache.
Thank goodness, he did not bring Hannah along today to avoid any trouble.
As for Josh and the others, they wanted to come along too. However, Bettany video called them out of a sudden. So, they had to stay home to cover for Lilly.
Bettany asked if Lilly went out to see the typhoon, but Josh said Lilly had not gotten up yet.
Since Josh was overprotective of his younger sister and would follow her wherever she went, Bettany believed him.
After patting Lilly who was pretending to be asleep on the bed, Max headed out and made his escape.
Now Max was grateful that the other children had not tagged along, or else he would have found himself setting up a stall selling himself as he would be disowned.
However, Lilly’s “marketing skills” had unexpected results.
Soon, half of the people in the laboratory took off their lab coats and followed Max, rushing away in a frenzy.
We’re leaving!
We’ll forfeit this month’s salary if we have to!
This is too outrageous. I don’t want to stay here any longer.
Almost everyone followed Max, and the laboratory was empty in an instant.
The remaining half hesitated. They believed that even if they did not achieve much, they still had stable jobs. They were still considered part of the country, which gave them more credibility than following Max.
If Max were to go bankrupt, they would not be able to return, and they would have no place to cry for their regrets.
Max walked out of the laboratory, leading the group of people who had decided to follow him.
“Mr. Max, we’re with you!”
“Mr. Max, it doesn’t matter if the funds are insufficient. We must continue our research.”
“The only regret in my life would be not witnessing our country’s lithography machine before I die. Everything else is inconsequential.”
Max’s heart was moved, and he declared firmly, “Don’t worry, I will take responsibility for all of you! I will ensure that you’re never underestimated by anyone!”
Lilly blinked, feeling that Max resembled Anthony at that moment.
The professional movers sent by Anthony were determined and efficient.
Mr. Martin, Mr. Young, and Darwin were still captivated by the virtual humans. The harem spirit and bridal ghost piqued their interest, and the harem spirit knew how to keep them occupied.
Now, with the laboratory almost empty, they came to see what was going on.
As soon as they entered, they discovered that the laboratory was half empty!
The high-precision instruments were gone!
Even in some areas, the LCD panels were removed, leaving only the mainframes.
It was as if they left one screw behind…
Regardless, the remaining equipment was useless. Most were outdated machines from ten years ago. Almost all the new ones were gone, and half of the core components of the lithography machine had been dismantled.
Half of the people had left!
Mr. Martin was furious and chased after them, shouting at Max, “What do you mean by this? Are you stealing from us?!”
How dare he trick the people in the laboratory to resign and move all the equipment away?
Even if Max left halfway, his laboratory could still function. However, how could the laboratory continue to function if he took almost half of the equipment away?
Max threw out a pile of invoice copies, and said boldly, “I paid for all of them out of my pocket.”
Upon seeing the invoice, Mr. Martin, who was still recovering from yesterday’s excitement and was preoccupied with other matters, did not bother to examine it thoroughly.
Max avoided mentioning the matter and swiftly changed the topic.
They had no idea Max owned most of the equipment.
They assumed that Max would take away one or two pieces of equipment at most.
To their surprise…
“I disagree!” Mr. Martin immediately frowned. “This is too much! Do you think the laboratory is your home, where you can just move everything whenever you please?”
Max scoffed, saying, “Mr. Martin, we signed the contract yesterday. I bought these instruments myself. Why can’t I take them back?”
Mr. Martin’s heart ached, but he was powerless.
“This contract does not count, we need to renegotiate!”
Mr. Martin turned pale.
How could Max say he owns most all the equipment here?
He objected.
There was no way he would allow Max to take them away!
Mr. Martin would write his name upside down if Max managed to take away the equipment.
