Chapter 227: Force the Emperor to Abdicate

A hint of undetectable triumph appeared at the corner of Shao Dongliang's mouth; in his opinion, the other party's concession was inevitable.

He said, "Just now, the computers in the R&D department suddenly got a virus, causing all the prescription data and previous research results stored in them to be lost."

"What? How could this happen?"

Huang Ying was shocked when she heard this news, and she immediately stood up.

She was Gu Qingcheng's supervisor left at Longteng Pharmaceutical, so she naturally knew the situation here very well, and she also knew how important that data was.

Now that all this data was lost, it would be difficult for Longteng Pharmaceutical to develop further in the future, and it might even be unable to maintain its current achievements.

An Yimo's expression also became serious; although she didn't have a firm grasp of the specific situation, she knew this was an extremely important matter.

Meanwhile, the other employees below the stage immediately exploded. This news was akin to a bolt from the blue for them. The boss had just agreed to a 50% salary increase, and now such a big incident had occurred.

If Longteng Pharmaceutical didn't make money, a salary increase would definitely be impossible, and the company might even go bankrupt, leading to their unemployment.

Among everyone present, only Ye Bufan's expression was calm, as if this matter had not caused him much impact.

But the calmer he was, the stronger the sarcastic look in Shao Dongliang's eyes. In his opinion, this was just a rich second-generation who knew nothing and had taken over Longteng Pharmaceutical in a muddled way.

Ye Bufan said, "Shao Bu Zhang, are there any remedial measures?"

Huang Ying followed up anxiously, saying, "Yes, Shao Bu Zhang, we must find a way to recover the lost data."

Shao Dongliang said, "Don't worry about this. Our technical department is working hard to repair it. Even if the lost data cannot be recovered, our researchers have backups in their minds.

As long as you give us time, recovering the data is not impossible."

Upon hearing this, everyone else breathed a sigh of relief; after all, things had not yet reached an irreversible point.

Ye Bufan said, "Shao Bu Zhang, the R&D department is under your charge. With such a major incident, you are the primary responsible person and must bear full responsibility for this matter."

Shao Dongliang said, "Boss, I am the head of the R&D department, and it is my responsibility to lead everyone in doing good R&D work, but I have two conditions."

Ye Bufan smiled coldly. He had just driven away Luo Feng, and then such a big incident occurred at Longteng Pharmaceutical. If there was no trickery behind this, no one else would believe it.

He said, "Shao Bu Zhang, then tell me, what are your conditions?"

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Shao Dongliang said, "A pharmaceutical company is an industry with very strong technical and professional requirements. It must accept professional leadership. It's not just anyone who can be the general manager.

My first condition is that General Manager Luo Feng must be invited back. We do not accept this woman leading us."

Upon hearing his words, everyone was shocked and immediately understood what had happened with the data loss.

This was not a simple sudden incident; it was clear that the R&D department, or rather Shao Dongliang himself, had begun to challenge the new boss.

Everyone present looked at An Yimo, but her expression didn't change much. Although the spearhead was pointed directly at her, she believed that the man in front of her would definitely be able to resolve the situation.

Huang Ying shouted, "Shao Dongliang, don't go too far! Who serves as general manager is the boss's business, and it has nothing to do with you."

Shao Dongliang said, "Proposing conditions is my business; agreeing or not is the boss's business."

Ye Bufan said, "What about the second condition?"

Shao Dongliang said, "I was invited by Manager Luo, and at that time, I was offered an annual salary of 1 million.

Now I feel this salary is too low. With my Medical skill and research in traditional Chinese medicine, if I were to start my own business and open a traditional Chinese medicine clinic outside, my achievements would certainly be no less than those of the Three Great Sacred Hands.

My second condition is a raise, from 1 million to 5 million."

This time, the venue once again erupted. "An annual salary of 1 million is already very high, and he's asking for 5 million? Is this guy really not afraid of having too much money?"

"But what can we do? He's the head of the R&D department. This position is too crucial. I think the boss will have to give in in the end."

"It's clear that Shao Dongliang is just venting Luo Feng's anger. If the boss hadn't moved Manager Luo, there wouldn't have been so many problems. This clearly shows a lack of experience. He should have at least found out about the situation when he first arrived at our company."

"Although the boss is rich, he is too young and no match for these old guys…"

Everyone discussed, unanimously agreeing that Shao Dongliang had seized Ye Bufan's lifeline.

Shao Dongliang continued, "Not only me, but all 23 members of our R&D department need a raise, at least double."

Ye Bufan smiled slightly and said, "Shao Bu Zhang, your previous annual salary was on par with the general manager, and the other members of the R&D department also had the highest salaries in the entire company.

Now you're still asking for a raise, isn't that a bit excessive?"

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"I don't think it's excessive. The R&D department is full of scientific research talents, and they are definitely worth the price."

Shao Dongliang had a completely confident expression.

"Is that really true?" Ye Bufan held up the documents in his hand and said, "I just looked at your R&D department's achievements. You've spent a lot of money over the years, but haven't achieved much.

For three consecutive years, you haven't produced any competitive research results.

For employees like you, who take high salaries but produce no results, it's already good that your salaries aren't being cut. I really don't know who gave you the courage to ask for a raise!"

"Boss, what you're saying isn't right." Shao Dongliang said, "The products currently sold by Longteng Pharmaceutical were all developed by our R&D department.

My personal research, Longteng Red Medicine, is an excellent product among Chinese external injury medicines, and it has been selling well in the Chinese market for years. Its sales profit accounts for more than half of Longteng Pharmaceutical's profit.

It's no exaggeration to say that without our R&D department, Longteng Pharmaceutical wouldn't be where it is today."

"Yes, our Longteng Pharmaceutical relies on Longteng Red Medicine as its flagship product!"

"I heard that Longteng Red Medicine was independently developed by Shao Bu Zhang, and the prescription is still in his hands."

"No wonder the Minister of Commerce dared to directly challenge him. It seems he has enough capital…"

Huang Ying kept winking at Ye Bufan, signaling him to appease the people in the R&D department, but Ye Bufan didn't even glance at her.

He stared sharply at Shao Dongliang and said, "The R&D department receives high salaries. Is it really a credit to produce such meager results?

The company invests hundreds of millions of yuan in R&D funds every year, and you still have the nerve to talk about these meager achievements. In my opinion, you are a bunch of good-for-nothing wastes.

I really don't know who gave you the audacity to demand a raise!"

"You…"

Shao Dongliang's expression changed dramatically. He thought that since he controlled the important R&D department, the new boss would surely yield, but he didn't expect Ye Bufan to be so tough.

He said with a gloomy expression, "So, the boss doesn't want to agree to my conditions?"

Ye Bufan said, "What if I don't agree?"

"These two conditions of mine must be met. If one of them cannot be met, I, Shao, will resign immediately!"

Shao Dongliang directly threw out his trump card.

In his opinion, Ye Bufan was just putting on a show. If the R&D department left, the Longteng Pharmaceutical building would immediately collapse.