Chapter 428 The Banquet
Zhang Li put down her phone, her eyes fixed on the Rolls-Royce ahead, her chest burning with rage.
At this moment, she had also realized the other party's scheme.
No wonder people from the R&D center had been finding excuses to take leave these past two days. It turned out everyone's minds were no longer on this laboratory, and someone was already poaching talent from all angles.
The Rolls-Royce stopped in front of a luxurious restaurant, a mere five-minute drive away. The car door opened, and two female bodyguards escorted Li Hui out, one in front and one behind.
In front of the hotel, a middle-aged man in his forties walked towards Li Hui with a hypocritical smile, laughing heartily and insincerely.
Li Hui stood coldly to the side, ignoring him.
The middle-aged man showed no embarrassment and continued to laugh, saying, "Professor Li, welcome! It truly elevates our humble Yang family to have you grace us with your presence! Oh, right, allow me to introduce myself. I am Yang Weishan, the biological brother of the current patriarch of the Yang family."
Li Hui frowned slightly, then nodded at Yang Weishan.
Although Li Hui was arrogant and unwilling to engage with those trying to poach him, Yang Weishan had announced his identity as the direct brother of the Yang family patriarch. Even Li Hui had to show him some respect.
The Yang family was one of the top three families in the entire Qingzhou region. Yang Weishan held a high position within the family, and Li Hui knew very well that such an influential figure could easily make things difficult for him if he wished.
Therefore, Li Hui dared not openly antagonize Yang Weishan.
Yang Weishan led the way with hearty laughter, showing Li Hui considerable respect as he guided Professor Li into the restaurant.
Zhang Li got out of the taxi behind them. She looked at the restaurant ahead and frowned.
This Rihua Restaurant was extremely upscale.
Zhang Li had once picked up a takeout order from here. It was only once, of course, as few people ordered takeout from such restaurants, and these establishments rarely offered such services.
Zhang Li quietly followed those ahead into the restaurant. They entered a private elevator for VIP guests, which took them directly to the top floor.
As Zhang Li was about to follow, a young male waiter immediately said, "Sister Zhang, Sister Zhang, you can't enter that elevator. Are you here to pick up takeout again? Why aren't you wearing your delivery uniform?"
Zhang Li turned to see a waiter in his early twenties smiling foolishly at her.
Zhang Li recognized him. The last time she had come to pick up takeout, she had been unfamiliar with the restaurant's rules and had wasted time wandering around inside. Fortunately, she had met this waiter, which allowed her to successfully retrieve her order.
She hadn't expected to encounter the same waiter again.
The waiter clearly had a good impression of Zhang Li.
He quickly walked over and said with a smile, "Sister Zhang, that elevator is only for VIP guests. It goes directly to the top floor. You'll have to take the elevator next to it."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Li immediately grabbed the waiter's arm and said, "Xiao Gang, prepare a set of your hotel's server uniform for me... Oh, the one you're wearing will do. Hurry, hurry, let me put it on."
The waiter was startled and looked at Zhang Li with confusion.
Zhang Li quickly pulled the waiter into a nearby restroom and efficiently changed into the server's uniform. Although it was a bit loose, it looked quite presentable.
Zhang Li said to the waiter, "I'm on a new mission. I'll reward you when I'm done."
The waiter blushed. He was clearly quite content to be friends with such a beautiful woman as Zhang Li.
Zhang Li breathed a sigh of relief and walked directly towards the VIP elevator.
When the elevator arrived, Zhang Li entered and smoothly pressed the button for the top floor.
Upon reaching the top floor of the restaurant, Zhang Li realized that the entire floor had been booked by the Yang family.
The top floor was also the most expensive part of the restaurant. The main hall on this floor was filled with tables, and ordinary researchers who were invited were seated in the hall.
As for someone of Li Hui's caliber, he was naturally taken to a special private room.
There were already over two hundred researchers seated at tables in the hall. When they saw that Li Hui, their research institute's leader, had also arrived with the Yang family, they instantly relaxed, smiling, and some even applauded Li Hui's betrayal.
Li Hui scanned the researchers in the hall with a cold expression and said nothing. He followed Yang Weishan into the most luxurious private room.
Inside, there were still two beautiful female bodyguards attending to Li Hui, one on his left and one on his right. Yang Weishan then closed the door of the private room.
Zhang Li, who had also followed them to the top floor of the restaurant, glanced around, then lowered her head and quickly walked towards the private room.
There were many Yang family bodyguards and henchmen on the top floor of the restaurant, but they paid no attention to Zhang Li, assuming she was one of the restaurant's servers.
Zhang Li walked swiftly to the luxurious private room. She looked around; no one was paying attention. She then moved to the side of the private room, pressed her ear against the door, closed her eyes, and listened to the conversation inside.
At this time, a large number of researchers were being escorted by the Yang family to the top floor of the restaurant, and they were being seated according to order. Ordinary researchers naturally did not have the right to enter the private rooms.
A total of eight to nine hundred researchers were gathered around tables, filling the entire hall.
Then, a manager from the Yang family stood in the center of the hall, holding a microphone, and said with a smile, "First, on behalf of the Yang family, I welcome all of you. We are honored that the Yang family can invite you to tonight's banquet."
"Please don't worry or feel concerned. Tonight is just a casual gathering for some food and drinks, and for you to share your thoughts."
"Of course, the purpose of our Yang family is well known to all of you, which is to welcome you to join our Yang family's pharmaceutical company. Regarding your salaries, I believe you are all aware of the details. It will be at least a five-fold increase."
"As for the contract issues that you are most concerned about, I believe you are now reassured. As you can see, Professor Li Hui, like all of you, has wisely left Tiancheng Pharmaceutical Company and will soon be joining a new company."
"And the same applies to all of you. There is absolutely no need to worry! The law does not punish the masses. Since you are all joining a new family, everyone will be safe."
"Furthermore, our Yang family can guarantee your safety. We will have a professional legal team to help you mitigate any risks. This is beyond doubt."
"Of course, the above are just the most basic promises. More importantly, after joining the new company, the Yang family pharmaceutical company will distribute shares to every member of the family."
"I believe you are all aware of why Huawei employees have such high salaries and receive such generous year-end bonuses. It is because 99.8% of Huawei's shares are distributed to its employees."
"Similarly, our Yang family's new pharmaceutical company will operate in the same way. We eagerly anticipate the arrival of you elites. Once you join us, you will also receive company equity."
"Everyone will have it. As long as the company grows and thrives, and as long as the company makes money, every one of you present has the potential to become a multi-millionaire or even a billionaire in the future."