Signing In At The Civil Affairs Bureau, I Was Rewarded With A Gorgeous Wife

If it weren't for the last shred of reason that kept reminding him that the man before him was the big boss, the benefactor, he would have started searching his pockets long ago.

To people like this, who are solely devoted to scientific research, Song Yun really felt helpless. These people are impervious to reason, yet they command the admiration of many.

"I will show you the formula in a bit, but right now there is urgent business to attend to. Professor Lu, please gather all the research staff of professorial rank and the senior management of the institute in the conference room; I need to have a meeting."

Upon receiving the message on his mobile phone that the group's HR had arrived, Song Yun was ready to swing the axe and cut many people. As for whether he would be scolded, he left that up to them; after all, it's their mouths that do the talking.

"Oh, all right, I'll go right now."

Professor Lu might have been a research madman, but this didn't mean he was foolish!

On the contrary, he understood people's hearts and their facial micro-expressions very well. At this moment, seeing Song Yun's slightly furrowed brow and resolute eyes, it was clear that he was about to announce something important!

At this critical juncture he dared not delay and went from one person to another throughout the institute.

Ten minutes later, Song Yun entered the conference room with two female staff members.

As for Song Bu, he was leisurely reading in Professor Lu's office. He couldn't be bothered to get involved in such dirty matters, much less to witness the crazed reactions of people whose interests had been hurt.

"Quiet down, everyone!"

Professor Lu stood on the stage, tapped the microphone twice, and said, "Today, President Song has come in person to inspect our Grey Deer Research Institute. Let us welcome President Song with warm applause!"

Song Yun smiled and nodded at everyone, then took the microphone from Professor Lu and changed his tone, "There's no need for such enthusiasm because the reason I am here today is to announce both good news and bad news. Which one would you prefer to hear first?"

The audience looked at each other, probably guessing what the news would be.

The good news was probably an increase in welfare benefits, while the bad news was likely a deadline for them to push the project forward!

These wealthy investors always used a carrot-and-stick approach with their projects, and over the years, they had seen enough of this.

Even if there was no progress by the deadline, they could always avoid responsibility, arguing that as a businessman, how could you possibly understand scientific research.

Isn't there a saying that all successful endeavors are created in moments of inspiration?

If they couldn't complete the task, it would only mean that Lady Luck wasn't smiling on them and that inspiration was temporarily absent.

"President Song, we'd like to hear the good news!"

"Yes, yes, please tell us what the good news is!"

Some people in the audience started to make a fuss.

These investors enjoyed this sort of thing, right? You give them enough face, let them feel like they are bestowing favors. In reality, getting some cash in hand is what's most important!

"Heh, well then, I'll say it."

Song Yun gestured with his hand and said, "To fuel everyone's passion for research, I have decided to increase the investment, and the welfare benefits for all staff of the institute will rise by thirty percent!"

"How much? Did I hear that wrong? Thirty percent!!!" Stay updated via empire

"Damn, our institute's welfare is already enough to make peers from other institutes envious. With another thirty percent increase! By God, I'll be able to get a new house this year!"

"President Song is so generous! Rest assured, we will work day and night to push the project forward!"

The crowd below the stage boiled over at Song Yun's words. Thirty percent might not seem like a lot, but when added up with all the benefits, it amounted to a staggering sum!

Take the management staff and various professors, for instance, their monthly base salary was one hundred thousand yuan, but there were also allowances for refreshments, telephone, meals, and so on. Altogether nearly eighty thousand a month!

In effect, their monthly salary could reach one hundred and eighty thousand yuan!

And this didn't even include the bonuses given once the project made progress, which was a number sufficient to make their peers green with envy!

"Heh, now that the good news is out of the way, there's also bad news."

Song Yun's expression changed as he spoke seriously, "I have heard that there has been absolutely no progress in the project's research work recently! Is this how every department treats their work!"

"I'm not one for empty talk. You do your work well, and I certainly won't forget your share of the benefits, but you people have really disappointed me!"

"I was thinking of making a clean sweep from top to bottom, but after entering Professor Lu's office just now, I realized there are still some bright spots in the institute that I admire."

"So, those whose names are called out next can consider themselves indefinitely off work from today!"

After saying this, Song Yun handed the microphone to the two HR representatives.

The expressions of the people below could only be described as horrified.

Had they just heard a mistake? Was Song Yun cutting staff???

And it looked like it wasn't just one or two people!

Damn it!

They had worked so hard to get into this high-benefit institute, only to be sent packing again?

How could they accept this!

As one name after another was called, the reaction of each person in the audience was different.

Those who had not yet been named prayed with their hands clasped together.

Those whose names were called sat in their chairs, soulless, and some even stood up, glaring at Song Yun with anger.

The list of names was quickly read out.

Song Yun stood in front of the stage and said indifferently, "Those who weren't named, congratulations, you've passed this round, but don't be complacent, there might be a second time."

"Those who were named, staff will be with you shortly to coordinate on the transition of your work, and compensation will be handled by these two professional HR representatives."

"I won't accept this!"

Just as Song Yun finished speaking, an old man stood up and challenged, "We have been working on the project from dawn to dusk every day, what gives you the right to dismiss us with just a word!"

"Oh, and your name is?"

"Yu Shixiu!"

"Please wait a moment."

Song Yun opened up the man's work record and said blandly, "Professor Yu Shixiu, an expert in the field of bioengineering, you've refuted Professor Lu's proposals twelve times, and even allowed your students to participate in project discussions. Last week, you also took your wife and daughter to the seaside for a trip during work hours."

"Moreover, in the only project discussion you attended, you clearly stated that this project was utter nonsense. If not for the strong recommendation of Principal Si, you wouldn't be here at all. Is there anything wrong with what I've mentioned?"

Song Yun asked, looking at the man with clear eyes.

"This... This project itself is a fallacy! With today's technology, it's simply impossible to create a gene potion without any side effects!"

"Oh, so that is your excuse for taking a salary without doing any work? This is a mature research institute, not your classroom for teaching students! You used the institute's equipment for quite a few of your own projects, didn't you? I will investigate this thoroughly! Whatever you have taken, you must spit it all back out!"