Max nodded, "Alright then, I won't treat you poorly."
"I also plan to start my laboratory again, but I understand that it will be a personal enterprise unaffiliated with the government. The only promise I can make is to increase salaries by 30 percent and ensure that the insurance and housing fund contributions will not be neglected."
The others were suddenly moved.
In comparison to Max, the salaries of ordinary researchers were not as high. Max was an exception.
Based on their positions, their annual salaries ranged from two to three hundred thousand dollars, and for those on the next level, it was three to four hundred thousand dollars... While for people like Darwin, their annual salary was only one million dollars.
Doubling their current salary was a huge temptation.
Max continued, "But let's think about it. Those who choose to follow me will no longer have a stable job."
These words acted like a splash of cold water, causing everyone to calm down once again.
Of course, they would not have a stable job.
Although their current jobs were not thriving, they had a stable job. Even if this research laboratory were to collapse, they could still be transferred to other labs, and their salaries would not be affected significantly.
But as part of a private enterprise, they would have to rely on themselves...
And considering the additional benefits of their stable jobs, it seemed that the overall treatment would not be worse than what Max was offering...
Max left them with a final statement, "If you wish to leave, I'll be waiting outside. And I understand if you choose not to leave."
"All I can say is that I'll treat you well if you decide to follow me."
His intentions were based on honesty and integrity.
Not driven by money.
That was why he was willing to state a lower salary initially and then increase it once they left with him.
After Max finished speaking, she picked Lilly up and left the room.
Lilly lay on Max's shoulder and shouted, "Don't miss out! Follow my Uncle Max for delicious food, fancy treats, and spicy dishes. He's handsome, rich, and super powerful. Once you miss this opportunity, you won't find another like it!"
Max stumbled and almost fell.
"Who taught you that..." he exclaimed.
Lilly blinked innocently, "Hannah did!"
Max suddenly felt a headache.
Thank goodness, he did not bring Hannah along today to avoid any trouble.
As for Josh and the others, they wanted to come along too. However, Bettany video called them out of a sudden. So, they had to stay home to cover for Lilly.
Bettany asked if Lilly went out to see the typhoon, but Josh said Lilly had not gotten up yet.
Since Josh was overprotective of his younger sister and would follow her wherever she went, Bettany believed him.
After patting Lilly who was pretending to be asleep on the bed, Max headed out and made his escape.
Now Max was grateful that the other children had not tagged along, or else he would have found himself setting up a stall selling himself as he would be disowned.
However, Lilly's "marketing skills" had unexpected results.
Soon, half of the people in the laboratory took off their lab coats and followed Max, rushing away in a frenzy.
We're leaving!
We'll forfeit this month's salary if we have to!
This is too outrageous. I don't want to stay here any longer.
Almost everyone followed Max, and the laboratory was empty in an instant.
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