Chapter 930: So Uncompromising

Shen Ci struck while the iron was hot, going straight to the point: "Regarding the annual salary, I can offer you, Guo Gong, two hundred."

Without waiting for Guo Shangyong to speak, Shen Ci took the initiative to explain: "I know the Li family's previous Chief Engineer had an annual salary of three hundred, and the annual salary offered to Liu Chang is as high as six hundred. But regarding the issue of annual salary, I have to consider the current situation of the Huluwa core team."

"The core team currently has seven members in total. Apart from the person in charge, the annual salary for the other members is two hundred, so the highest I can currently promise you is two hundred."

"However..." Shen Ci had more to say: "Guo Gong, you can enjoy the same year-end bonuses as the core team members, as well as the hundred-level year-end bonus that I personally prepare for everyone every year. Adding these up, even if it doesn't exceed six hundred, it is at least comparable."

"And compared to your current annual salary, you surely know better than I do how big the gap is."

Just hearing this, even with a temperament as steady as Guo Shangyong's, it was impossible for him to show no reaction. His lips moved, and his voice was squeezed out almost from his throat: "So much?"

Shen Ci smiled gently: "That's not all. I can also pay your non-compete breach of contract penalty. The Li family just paid me a large sum of money, and at your current annual salary, even if they wanted the maximum five times, it would only be a mere five hundred. Calculating it, I'd still be making a profit."

She leaned forward slightly, her tone becoming increasingly solemn, every word clear: "And I can solemnly promise that this annual salary of two hundred, from the day you join, will only increase and never decrease during your tenure. You don't have to worry about the risk of salary cuts in the future at all. We can write this promise directly into the contract. If I fail to do so, you can sue me, and I guarantee you'll win every time."

"You..." Guo Shangyong stared blankly at Shen Ci, his eyes full of disbelief, his tone carrying a hint of hesitation and inquiry, "Are you so confident that you won't breach the contract?"

Shen Ci raised her lips in a smile. That smile faded a bit of its gentleness and gained a bit of unhideable arrogance and confidence: "Of course, because I am much richer than the Li family."

Guo Shangyong opened his mouth, actually speechless for a moment, leaving only silent astonishment. For a long time, he could not say a single word.

"Besides this, I have also prepared a big gift for Guo Gong." Shen Ci withdrew her smile, her gaze falling back onto the paper on the table, her tone softening, carrying a touch of just-right thoughtfulness, "I know Guo Gong just had your second baby at the beginning of this year, and now you have both a son and a daughter, a happy family. Guo Gong's mother has also come from your hometown to Longcheng to help you take care of your wife and children, but the house you are currently living in seems to be only about one hundred and fifty square meters. It's enough to live in, but it is still slightly cramped."

"Children grow up fast. In another two years, this space will only become increasingly inadequate. So I have specially prepared a large flat-floor apartment of four hundred square meters for you. With your annual salary staying at the Li family, I'm afraid it would take twenty or thirty years before you could save enough to afford to change to such a size."

Speaking of this, she paused slightly, adding a touch of casual comparison to her tone, "By the way, the Li family also prepared a property for Liu Chang. As far as I know, it is only two hundred square meters."

Guo Shangyong listened, completely stunned. If Shen Ci hadn't expressed herself so clearly, he would have really thought he was listening to a fairy tale.

And after coming back to his senses, his subconscious reaction was not excitement, but refusal: "Don't, don't do this. I can't afford it. Your sincerity is great, but I cannot accept rewards without merit."

He could accept being on par with the core members of the studio in terms of annual salary, but this house later on was too valuable. Guo Shangyong was a man of pride; he would certainly not take this house for nothing.

Shen Ci couldn't help but purse her lips and smile at his terrified look, saying quickly: "Guo Gong, don't be in such a hurry to refuse. I have conditions for this extra gift. If you can help me achieve them, you will deserve this big gift!"

"What conditions?" Guo Shangyong frowned, a subconscious sense of guard and rejection rising in his heart, blurting out: "You don't want me to steal the Li family's core technology, do you?"

One sentence made Shen Ci unable to help but laugh out loud: "Guo Gong, stop joking. I wouldn't even want the Li family's bottom-of-the-barrel technology if it were given to me for free."

"Then what do you want me to do?"

Shen Ci straightened her expression and said bluntly: "I know Guo Gong has been at the Li family for many years and has a whole professional and united team by your side. This team is the core team of the Li family's Artificial Intelligence. Since the previous Chief Engineer resigned, they have all looked to you for leadership."

"My condition is very simple: you bring this whole team to me, and this house is yours!"

Guo Shangyong opened his mouth, completely not expecting that the young girl in front of him would have such a big appetite, and would leave the Li family with no room to maneuver.

Let him take the whole team away? Wouldn't the Li family's Artificial Intelligence department come to a complete standstill?

Seeing his expression, Shen Ci couldn't help but laugh: "It's already come to this, Guo Gong, you wouldn't still be considering the Li family, would you? Think about how they treated you?"

"And if you agree to bring the team over, I naturally won't treat them poorly. I am willing to offer them double their current salary, which is enough to exceed the highest salary in the industry. Guo Gong, you wouldn't have the heart to rise to the top alone while ignoring the fate of your teammates, would you?"

Guo Shangyong suppressed the shock in his heart, then looked at Shen Ci and voiced his confusion: "Young lady, what is the significance of you doing this?"

"As far as I know, the Huluwa studio focuses on intelligent programs, but the people in our department, including me, are all in product development. Although the two sides are closely related, your studio doesn't make products. Where would our usefulness be if we went there?"

Liu Chang is the same; he is a programmer, and his experience in Artificial Intelligence product production is zero.

That is why his parachuting into the department caused such great opposition.

"I certainly won't spend this money for nothing." Shen Ci put down the paper in her hand and sat up slightly: "The studio will complete its company registration at the end of this year. We will officially join the research and development of Artificial Intelligence products. We have the top-tier programs in the industry, and self-production and self-marketing is only a matter of time."

"And Guo Gong, you will be the Chief Engineer of the company's Artificial Intelligence department in the future. Your team will still be responsible for product research and development. Your experience and professionalism, plus our program team—the final effect can be imagined."

Guo Shangyong was completely dumbfounded.

It turned out that the Shen Ci in front of him already had a completely thorough plan, just waiting for him to lead the team to join.

"Everything I can promise is on this paper. Every word can be moved to the contract without changing a thing." Shen Ci pushed the two sheets of paper in front of Guo Shangyong and asked with a smile: "I wonder if Guo Gong needs time to consider? About how long until you can give me a reply?"

Shen Ci only asked this question out of politeness, because in her view, if one didn't agree to such conditions on the spot, one would be either crazy or stupid.

Sure enough, after taking a deep breath, Guo Shangyong said to Shen Ci: "I can agree to you now. I accept your invitation."

The smile on Shen Ci's face widened abruptly: "That's great. Then regarding the team..."

"You can rest assured. They have long been dissatisfied with the Li family's actions. If I take the lead, they will follow me. What's more, you have offered such good conditions; they have no reason to continue staying at the Li family."

Guo Shangyong said it very firmly. With that, Shen Ci nodded with peace of mind: "Then I will quietly wait for Guo Gong's good news."

?? Our A-Ci is just this reckless when she takes action.

? It's the end of the month, please give me some monthly tickets, babies. ===== CHAPTER 931 =====