When Qin Siyang and Li Tianming were talking, they didn't avoid anyone at all.
The few people from Rende Research Institute followed behind them and heard everything clearly.
In an instant, they gained a new understanding of Qin Siyang, the god-hunting genius, and Li Tianming, the research giant.
Director Liu Yufei felt a bit conflicted inside.
Setting aside their individual abilities—
These two were total hooligans.
If he really recruited them into the research institute, would it cause any trouble?
But before he could think too much, three people approached from the front.
A middle-aged man in the lead stepped forward and extended his hand, "Human Research Institute Director, Gu Weihong."
"Li Tianming."
"Qin Siyang."
Li Tianming introduced, "Behind me is Rende Research Institute Director Liu Yufei. Let's go together to the meeting room and discuss."
"Alright."
Now, Liu Yufei didn't have time to worry about the hooligan issue anymore.
He still had to compete for talent.
After entering the meeting room, the people from Human Research Institute and Rende Research Institute sat on opposite sides, with Li Tianming and Qin Siyang in the middle.
Liu Yufei first introduced himself to Qin Siyang: "I am Liu Yufei, Director of Rende Research Institute. Liu, as in Liu Bei. Yu, as in Guan Yu. Fei, as in Zhang Fei."
Qin Siyang sighed, "This name is practically made for the Director of Rende Research Institute."
Liu Yufei laughed, "A lot of people have said that."
Li Tianming added, "Director Liu is also an outstanding research professor. Previously, he was the lead researcher on the study of multi-legged crawling gods at South Glory University."
"Impressive."
Gu Weihong, Director of Human Research Institute, said, "I am Gu Weihong, Director of Human Research Institute. Gu, as in 'looking around with deep affection.' Wei, as in 'awe-inspiring.' Hong, as in 'resounding like a great bell.'"
After hearing this, Qin Siyang complimented, "Director Gu is well-educated."
Li Tianming continued, "Not only is Director Gu well-educated, but his family is full of capable people."
"The Secretary-General of our safe zone, Gu Weiyang, is Director Gu's cousin."
Qin Siyang wasn't sure what rank a Secretary-General held.
But since Li Tianming specially mentioned it, the position was probably quite high.
"A pleasure to meet you!"
Qin Siyang and Li Tianming chatted enthusiastically, giving face to both sides.
But in reality, they had already discussed in private. Any research institute affiliated with the United Government was out of consideration.
For Li Tianming, although research institutes offered a lot of money, every research project had to be reported, and nothing could be kept for himself. He didn't want to be an ordinary laborer, let alone bring his team of supportive friends into labor as well.
For Qin Siyang, research institutes were too closely tied to the United Government, which might mean frequent physical examinations and other risks. That felt dangerous to him.
To them, research institutes were just bargaining chips.
To make universities offer even better deals.
Even though they thought this way, they obviously couldn't show it.
If they revealed their intentions, no one would be willing to serve as their bargaining chip.
Liu Yufei said, "Our Rende Research Institute offers Qin a special recruitment package: full university tuition exemption, a monthly stipend of one gold coin, and one hundred bottles of sequence potions as a scholarship. Additional rewards will depend on your research results."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Siyang almost agreed on the spot.
He knew research institutes paid well—
But he didn't expect them to pay this well.
Then Liu Yufei turned to Li Tianming, "Professor Li, if you and your team join Rende Research Institute, you will receive a fifty-gold-coin relocation allowance, Zhang Kuang will receive forty, and the other professors will receive twenty each. Sequence potions are not an issue."
"As for salaries, we have clear internal standards. You, Zhang Kuang, and I are at the same level, with a monthly salary of five gold coins. The other professors, who are at the vice-director level, will receive three gold coins per month."
"This is our Rende Research Institute's offer."
Qin Siyang had initially wanted to agree—
But as soon as he heard Professor Li's offer, he immediately lost interest.
'Damn it.'
'Who are they looking down on?'
At this moment, Gu Weihong from Human Research Institute also spoke: "Our offer is similar to Rende Research Institute's. The difference is that we will also provide Qin with a Tier 2 god-hunting weapon and each of Professor Li's team members with a Tier 3 god-hunting weapon."
"If you agree, we can sign the special recruitment agreement right now."
Hearing this, Qin Siyang felt even more dissatisfied.
'Even the god-hunting weapons have different levels of treatment?'
'The issue isn't about wealth—it is about inequality.'
Professor Li had been worried that Qin Siyang might get overwhelmed by the massive offers from both research institutes.
But seeing Qin Siyang's expression of judgment, he felt relieved.
He had been overthinking it.
A kid like Qin Siyang, with such a deep background, had seen big scenes before. How could he be swayed by a few gold coins?
Qin Siyang asked, "So, the special recruitment conditions offered by both of you come with no special privileges, correct?"
Gu Weihong smiled, "Special privileges are an outdated practice of universities. Our research institute is backed by the United Government, and we don't do that."
Qin Siyang shook his head, "Director Gu, I can't agree with that statement."
"I think universities, which explicitly state special privileges, are actually better."
"What do you mean, Qin?"
Qin Siyang smiled slightly and didn't explain further.
But everyone present was sharp-minded.
They instantly understood his point.
In places without explicit privileges, hierarchical status among the key personnel was determined by other factors.
Qin Siyang himself lacked any strong other factors.
So, he needed clearly defined privileges.
One word: Fairness.
Gu Weihong and Liu Yufei were both stunned by Qin Siyang's perspective.
This kid seemed more profound than they had assumed.
Not so easy to fool.
Qin Siyang continued, "To be honest, even though research institutes offer a lot of money, they are still at a disadvantage."
"First, my special recruitment package includes no privileges. I have no idea what my future in a research institute would look like, and that concerns me."
"Second, neither of you has mentioned how the Vine Core will be allocated. So I assume you intend to acquire full usage rights over it with just a monthly payment of one gold coin and some sequence potions. Frankly, I don't think that's enough."
"I don't care how Professor Li and the others feel. But for me, this special recruitment offer is unsatisfactory."
Gu Weihong looked at Qin Siyang seriously and then asked, "What conditions do you want, Qin?"
"Resolve the two issues I just mentioned first, and then we can continue negotiating. Otherwise, I can only say sorry."
Liu Yufei hesitated, "We might be able to discuss the second issue with some effort. But the first one is truly difficult. Research institutes, by nature, do not allow privileges. Even as director, I don't have the authority to grant them to you."
Qin Siyang turned to Gu Weihong, "What about you, Director Gu?"
Gu Weihong also responded, "That's correct. Prohibiting special privileges for special recruits is a core requirement set by the United Government when establishing research institutes. Even we directors can't break that rule."
Hearing this, Qin Siyang shook his head and smiled.
"Director Gu, with such a prestigious family, yet you don't have the authority to grant privileges?"
"Then I definitely can't afford to join a research institute."
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