Chapter 542: Some Things Money Cannot Replace

She had just started when the sound of a man and woman flirting came from the TV again.

Qu Tuotuo could no longer bear it, turned her head, and looked at Yu Dazhang:

"What terrible TV drama, turn it off!"

Just reached the exciting part... Yu Dazhang hadn't expected this TV drama to be quite good, but he could only turn it off for now.

"The company plans for you to lead the establishment of a technical department."

Qu Tuotuo spoke quickly:

"Resources will be allocated by you; personnel can be recruited at any time. You do not need to reduce R&D costs; the company only hopes you focus your energy on research and development."

Not short on money... Yu Dazhang realized Qu Wannian was truly a tycoon.

The kind of person who dares to spend money and is willing to spend it, but one must admit, the money was spent where it counted.

Seeming very wealthy, in fact he was investing in the future.

In the business world, to gain more profit, money must be spent on two key aspects:

1, Research and development.

2, Talent.

Old Qu directly achieved both goals at once.

He both established his own technical department and retained talent.

Ginger is indeed spicier when old.

"I never thought of reducing costs for you."

Ying Xuelian replied seriously:

"The project you mentioned simply doesn't require that much money. It's just a technological iteration; setting up a lab and giving me two undergraduates is enough."

She spoke lightly, but Qu Tuotuo felt deeply shocked hearing it.

Is the academic circle so full of watered-down nonsense?

A project that previously seemed quite difficult, in her hands, was described as simple as children playing house.

Undergraduates are enough?

You must know, hiring an undergraduate nowadays doesn't cost much money at all.

"Then regarding salary, what are your requirements?" Qu Tuotuo asked.

She had already discussed a salary package with Qu Wannian, but she still needed to ask Ying Xuelian first.

"If housing is provided, I hope for an annual salary of no less than 200,000."

When Ying Xuelian said this, she glanced at Yu Dazhang; seeing he had no reaction, she continued:

"I have some savings myself, but living in Songhai makes things a bit tight. If your company finds it difficult, the salary can be reduced appropriately, but it would be best if housing could be provided."

It was clear she must have researched the housing situation in Songhai before coming.

There was no way around it; in such a super-tier city, housing is indeed a major problem.

Eating and drinking actually don't cost much; every district has many affordable restaurants, and if one can cook, it saves even more.

But the cost of accommodation cannot be saved.

Low-priced rental housing, the environment is simply not fit for human habitation.

Those with better conditions have prices ordinary people cannot afford.

"Just that?" Qu Tuotuo stared blankly at her.

"Yes, those are the salary conditions I expect." Ying Xuelian nodded, then added:

"It's negotiable. If you feel my requirements are too high, we can also adopt a bonus system."

"For example, if I lead the technical department to develop a certain result, after successfully applying for a patent, you must promise to give me a portion of the bonus."

She Slightly increase weight on her tone and emphasized:

"Of course, the bonus must be estimated according to the value of the patent."

Big sister, do you really need to be so low-key... Yu Dazhang watched from the side, growing anxious.

A top-tier researcher capable of shouldering the entire load is someone companies cannot even hire no matter how much they try.

Take academicians as an example.

According to current policies, companies cannot directly hire academicians as employees.

But they can use flexible introduction methods.

For instance, establishing cooperative relationships with academicians through project collaboration, technical consultation, and other forms.

That's right, even with money, you cannot hire them.

And Yu Dazhang knew Ying Xuelian's background.

She was someone capable of leading a group within a top-tier domestic research team.

A professor-level researcher at 30; if not for age restrictions, with an IQ of 175, her level might not be lower than an academician's.

If she went public to apply, companies would probably fight each other to snatch her up.

At this moment, Qu Tuotuo didn't know what she was thinking; she didn't reply to Ying Xuelian immediately but stood frozen in place.

She seemed shocked by the other woman's words; her expression was complex, but mostly filled with confusion, incomprehension, and shock.

The room fell silent for a moment; both women remained quiet, making Yu Dazhang on the side feel awkward.