Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 805: 430

Zhao Yi was very straightforward. freёwebnoѵel.com

Li Rongmao felt a bit stunned and didn’t know what to say; he gathered his thoughts before speaking, "Academician Zhao, hello, I am Li Rongmao. It’s like this, Professor Shen said you think highly of me and want me to work at Yanhua University."

"Yes, I am very confident in your abilities," Zhao Yi said assuredly.

"I want to know about the... the compensation."

Zhao Yi said, "Dr. Li, we haven’t met, and promising too great of a compensation, I guess you wouldn’t believe it." He continued sincerely, "Let me put it this way, Yanhua University is really lacking talent in the field of materials science. You’ve worked at the Metal Research Institute, participated in national-level projects, and have a doctoral degree. Coming over here, at the very least, I can guarantee you a long-term contract as an associate professor at the university."

"But as for doing projects in the Laboratory of Metal Materials, it still depends on ability and results; initially, you can only start as an Assistant Researcher."

"However, I can assure you that as long as your abilities are sufficient, you will be able to work with us on projects. You should know what kind of projects we do, right? They are similar to yours."

"I place great importance on this aspect!"

Zhao Yi finished speaking and waited for the other party’s reply; he didn’t want to waste time on poaching talent.

Poaching indeed!

A matter of mutual consent!

If one wants to come, they come; if not, it’s pointless to drag it out.

Li Rongmao understood what Zhao Yi meant and suddenly felt his mind in chaos. Not sure whether to agree, he stayed silent for about half a minute. Remembering Peng Engui’s attitude, he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, it’s settled!"

"I’m heading to the capital right away!"

...

Li Rongmao exited the restroom and was startled to see Peng Engui at the door.

Peng Engui looked dissatisfied and said, "Xiao Li, taking such a long time in the bathroom? Fell in? I was wondering why I couldn’t find you in the office; turns out you’re lazing around here!"

"Get back to work quickly, what are you dawdling for! Always lazing around, that’s all you know!" He muttered discontentedly.

Li Rongmao took a deep breath and, looking up at Peng Engui, felt a shift in his attitude as he said, "It’s like this, Teacher Peng. I’ve thought it over and decided not to keep working here."

"What!" Peng Engui dug at his ear, suspecting he was hearing things.

"I said, I don’t want to work here anymore."

Peng Engui was so surprised that his mouth fell open, staring intently at Li Rongmao, he asked, "Why? You were about to become a regular employee. What I said in the office earlier was out of anger; you will definitely become a regular employee this year, rest assured. If not, I’ll speak to the director on your behalf," he said, thumping his chest as a guarantee.

Li Rongmao shook his head indifferently, "No need. Teacher Peng, because a university is inviting me, and I want to venture out. I always work under you, and I feel that I’m not improving."

"You’re already doing well!"

Peng Engui nodded with certainty and then suddenly thought of something, his brow furrowed, and he asked, "Did you find a place already?"

"...Yes."

Li Rongmao hesitated but nodded; he thought Peng Engui would ask where he was going next, but the response was quite unexpected.

Peng Engui said with a stern tone, "No, you can’t go! And you won’t be able to leave!"

"Why?"

Li Rongmao asked, filled with confusion.

Peng Engui sneered, "Our group is working on a national key project, which involves confidentiality. You’ve signed a non-disclosure agreement, and you want to leave before the project is finished? How can you leave?"

"I..."

"And besides, where would you go? The country is big, but the materials circle is only so large. If you’re not at the Metal Research Institute, could you possibly go to the Capital University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Research Institute? Impossible, right? I guess it must be to a university laboratory. Right?"

Peng Engui guessed nearly correctly within a few words, "Don’t believe me, you can try it, but confidentiality is one issue, and I definitely won’t agree to your resignation."

"Think about it carefully! Here, you have a bright future; if you leave, it’s another matter. Cool off a bit!" Having said that, he didn’t even enter the restroom and turned and walked away.

Li Rongmao took a deep breath and felt the urge to curse, but in the end, he held back.

Peng Engui mentioned two problems, but in reality, there was only one. As long as Peng Engui agreed to his resignation, confidentiality would no longer be an issue. The research did not have any significant results, and he wasn’t planning to go abroad, just to work at a domestic university, continuing materials research, and still able to apply for some national projects.

If Peng Engui didn’t agree to the resignation, it would surely drag out for a long time. He was a researcher at the Metal Research Institute, and at the very least, he could not normally look for other work until his internship contract expired.

What now?

Suddenly, Li Rongmao remembered Zhao Yi. He stomped his foot, returned to the office, ignored his colleagues asking about the situation, packed his things simply, and left.

...

That night, Li Rongmao boarded a flight to the capital. Not willing to stay at a hotel at three in the morning, he simply went to Tiananmen Square to watch the sunrise, turning it into a sort of sightseeing trip.

In the morning.

Li Rongmao took a bus to Yanhua University, found the Laboratory of Metal Materials, and met Shen Binghe in the office.

Shen Binghe never expected Li Rongmao to arrive overnight. Noticing how exhausted the other was, he quickly made him comfortable and even let Li Rongmao sleep a while in the adjacent room.

By noon, Li Rongmao woke up groggy and finally met Zhao Yi in person. freёweɓnovel.com

Zhao Yi also didn’t anticipate Li Rongmao arriving so soon, feeling as if they had just hung up the phone when the man himself turned up. He scrutinized Li Rongmao and extended his hand, saying, "Dr. Li, hello!"