"We only have four minutes left!" Professor Guo said. "Let's go over the consensus we just reached one last time!"
"First, the technology can be sold!"
"Second, we have to continue participating in its research and development, and remain the team that understands Cloud-Piercer best forever!"
"Third, we have to join Interstellar Energy Company as a whole. We can't be split up for no reason!"
Everyone nodded vigorously. The logic behind Professor Guo's three points had been exceptionally clear, and no one had any objections.
"The last issue is the price. We absolutely have to fight for a sufficiently generous offer!" Professor Guo said. "If we sell it outright in one payment, what price does each of you have in mind? Each group gets two minutes to discuss!"
The laboratory instantly grew noisy. A whole group of team members argued heatedly, rattling off numbers as figures flew everywhere.
Professor Guo listened patiently, watching until there was only one minute left. Then he clapped sharply. "Group One!"
The Group One leader stood up, his tone carrying the unease of someone making an exorbitant demand for the first time.
"Professors at the Rocket Institute earn an average of 1.2 million yuan after tax each year. Most of our group has worked on this project for six years, so we hope each person can receive an average of at least 7.2 million yuan after tax. After joining Interstellar Energy Company, we hope to earn no less than one million yuan after tax per year!"
"That's 27.2 million yuan in total." Professor Guo's expression was complicated. "Group Two!"
The Group Two leader stood up and spoke just as quickly.
"Within half an hour of Former University of Science and Technology, a 200-square-meter house costs nearly 20 million yuan. Add six million yuan in savings,