Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 804: 430

The Science Academy, like other state-owned research institutions, had the most challenging phase at the ’Assistant Researcher’ level, but once promoted to associate researcher, things became much more stable.

The salary for an associate researcher was also quite average, not even reaching one hundred thousand yuan a year, but like civil servants at the local level, the benefit of being in the system was job stability.

Beyond that, the benefits were good.

Daily necessities provided on regular days, gifts given during holidays, were just one type of benefit, but the most important were the five insurances and one fund, which were not only paid according to the salary standard but also the housing fund contributions were surprisingly high, some higher than the salary itself.

Li Rongmao was just about to take out a loan to buy a house, and if he could get promoted to associate researcher, he wouldn’t need to worry about the ’loan’ at all; the associate researcher’s housing fund could not only cover the loan in full but would also leave a significant surplus.

"If I go to the capital..."

"Not necessarily!"

This was a matter that needed to be considered.

Although he worked at the Metal Research Institute, mostly working for Peng Engui, being promoted to associate researcher would give him a certain degree of autonomy and the ability to apply for projects independently, which would vastly improve his situation.

"In terms of the research environment, the newly built laboratories at Yanhua University definitely can’t compare to the Metal Research Institute, and life in the capital isn’t easy."

"But Academician Zhao..."

"Wait until we ask in detail about the treatment over there, then we’ll see!"

...

Li Rongmao still hesitated because the other party hadn’t made things clear, only mentioning that Academician Zhao spoke highly of him. The approval from Academician Zhao carried weight, but without specific communication, he didn’t know the details.

He decided to ask for more details before deciding.

The day’s work still had to be done, so Li Rongmao continued with his experimental data organization.

At three o’clock in the afternoon, Peng Engui returned.

This time was the busiest, and Peng Engui also placed great importance on R&D. He checked the work situation in several offices before finally reaching Li Rongmao’s to take a look.

"Xiao Li, how’s the organization of the last experiment data coming along?" Peng Engui asked with a heavy tone.

Li Rongmao frowned and explained, "The last experiment was quite complicated, with numerous data points. I estimate it will take another two days..."

"Two days? That won’t do!"

Peng Engui immediately said, "It must be done today, even if it means working overtime. We need to accelerate our progress! Do you know about the capital? Shuanghang University’s laboratory for metal composite materials is developing turbine blades. If they get ahead of us, our research will lose its purpose."

"The capital? Isn’t there also an aerospace materials research institute?" Li Rongmao asked.

"What are they worth? They’ve been left behind long ago. Shuanghang is the one to watch out for, and that little runt... cough, Zhao Yi, Academician Zhao, is also involved. Now we are competitors!"

Peng Engui said, becoming even more frustrated, and impatiently added, "You must finish today. If you have to work overtime until tomorrow morning, then so be it. I plan to speed up the process and experiment with new approaches next week."

Li Rongmao pursed his lips and said nothing.

Noticing his expression, Peng Engui became irate, "What’s wrong with you today? Not willing to do it? What’s the big deal with a few words of criticism? We in scientific research must have a spirit of dedication, not fear hardship or fatigue, and when we’re young, we should be ready to push ourselves. Look at you, if it weren’t for your constant objections and delaying the progress, maybe we would have..."

"Blah, blah, blah~~"

He scolded at length, as if the lack of results were entirely Li Rongmao’s fault.

Peng Engui, still not appeased, continued, "You’ve had issues with your recent performance and attitude. It seems you’re still not experienced enough. The year-end professional title evaluation will depend on how you perform."

Li Rongmao took a deep breath.

He didn’t say much in response because he had heard similar things many times before. Each time Peng Engui lectured him, the professional title evaluation was brought up, stating that his poor performance meant he would have to wait.

Although that’s what Peng Engui said, this year was different from the last; it was the final year of the contract, and if he didn’t get it by the end of the year, waiting would no longer be an option. He knew for sure he could make it. fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com

One reason was capability; he was an important part of Peng Engui’s developmental team, doing the most work and being involved in almost every aspect of the projects.

The second reason was that he completed his doctorate with Peng Engui, making him Peng Engui’s student.

While the Metal Research Institute did not have defined ’factions,’ where there were people, there were circles. Whether he liked it or not, he was definitely placed in ’Peng Engui’s circle.’

Peng Engui wouldn’t want to lose a valuable team member for nothing.

But still...

Li Rongmao felt quite uneasy.

After Peng Engui left leisurely, Li Rongmao simply opened his email, where he found a message from the Metal Materials Laboratory. The contents were similar to what he’d been told over the phone.

Li Rongmao promptly wrote a careful reply, asking for specific details about the treatment and subtly indicating that he wanted to speak to Zhao Yi.

He wasn’t trying to be arrogant, but he was wary of being conned.

Soon after,

he received a phone number from the other party, a landline from the school’s logistics, "Call this number, it’s for Yanhua University, and they’ll transfer you to the office."

"Academician Zhao will take the call."

A landline number was certainly reliable; a quick check would confirm that it belonged to Yanhua University.

Li Rongmao took his cellphone to the restroom and made a discreet call from inside.

The call reached Zhao Yi.

"This is Zhao Yi, are you Li Rongmao, Dr. Li? I heard from Professor Shen Binghe that you wanted to speak with me..."