"My father's name is Gu Zhenhua!"
These seven words exploded like thunder in Zheng Qiao's ears.
His face was dejected. "Son, you're too late. The quantum biology laboratory your father founded five years ago was completely shut down due to a lack of subsequent funding."
"After the laboratory was shut down, the remaining nine people also left Chengdu one after another."
"Where did they all go?"
"Five are abroad, the remaining three are in Beijing and one is in Shanghai."
Gu An thought for a moment and decided to find out where the laboratory was and whether it still existed.
"Uncle, is the laboratory still there?"
"It's still there, but because I owe five years of rent, it's now closed and the landlord won't let me in." Zheng Qiao hesitated and told the truth.
"About how much?"
"600,000 yuan per year, 3 million yuan in five years." Xinglong Lake is located on the edge, and the laboratory rents an entire floor of an old office building.
When Gu Zhenhua signed his contract for 20 years, paying it every five years was considered quite cheap.
Gu An didn’t know the local housing prices in Chengdu, but he could afford 3 million.
"Uncle, if I pay the rent in full and keep the lab open, do you think others will be willing to come back?"
Zheng Qiao lowered his head and took a sip of wine, and when he raised his head, his eyes were vague.
"Son, let's not talk about whether they're willing to come back. You probably don't know how much it costs to run the lab normally for a month. Let me calculate it for you."
"Staff salaries are about 1 million yuan per month, equipment maintenance is 200,000 to 300,000 yuan, and the bulk of the cost is for research materials.
Some precious and rare experimental samples need to be purchased through special channels, and the total cost is between 3 million and 4 million yuan per month."
Zheng Qiao counted on his fingers.
When it comes to the treatment of world-class top talents, a monthly salary of 100,000 Chinese yuan is rare internationally.
This is a veritable money-eating beast. The quantum biology laboratory founded by Gu Zhenhua is a high-tech small research-level laboratory.
The research topics only cover the field of biopharmaceuticals.
Gu An opened his mouth, frog fun!
Thirty to forty million a year, who can afford that?
Well, if he cheats, he can handle it.
But Gu An was actually conflicted. The lottery prize was just a temporary solution. He always felt uneasy.
The long-term solution still requires laboratory research projects to generate value.
"Uncle, has the laboratory produced any new research results recently? The kind that can be transformed into commercial value?"
"Five years ago, we finally achieved a major breakthrough in our research. The only thing left to successfully produce a second-generation antidote is clinical trials. If we continue to invest more money, we should be able to do it."
Zheng Qiao narrowed his eyes and pondered.
The quantum biology laboratory is not only the hard work of Gu Zhenhua, but also the hard work of all of them.
After more than ten years of ups and downs, our passion and dedication cannot be given up just like that.
"Let me figure out the money issue. I'll be in Chengdu for another day tomorrow. Please go with me and ask the landlord to pay the rent in full."
"I don't have the contact information of the other members, so please ask uncle to contact them and see if they are willing to come back. For those who are willing to come back, all their benefits will be doubled." Gu An's eyes were burning.
He understood that the higher the level of talent, the better the conditions should be.
Just give the conditions yourself and let Zheng Qiao negotiate the rest.
Gu An was not demanding. After all, it had been five years, and he would respect other people's decisions.
"We were all like-minded friends of your father. I will definitely find them back."
When talking about Gu Zhenhua, Zheng Qiao's eyes were dim. It was a pity that the talented person was envied by God.
"Gu An, where are you staying tonight? Why don't you stay at home? My son is in college and his room is empty."
"No, no, aunt, I'm staying in a hotel in Wuhou District. I came to Chengdu with the crew to film, and I have accommodation arranged." Gu An was not being pretentious. His luggage was still in the hotel, and it was convenient for him to take a taxi back at night.
Zhuo Jingjing asked curiously, "Are you still a little actor?"
"No, I was temporarily asked by the director to shoot a movie. Normally, I focus on my studies." Gu An scratched his head and smiled foolishly.
According to the contract, his fixed salary was fully paid after filming was completed. As for the remaining share of the box office revenue, it would be calculated after the film was released.
Now Gu An began to look forward to the subsequent share. The children here were crying out for food, and no matter how much, it was better than nothing.
"Hahaha, filming a movie is fine. If I have the honor of having dinner with a little star, why not get an autograph as well?"
"Aunt, you are so humorous." Gu An was embarrassed.
After dinner, they chatted about family matters for a while, and Zheng Qiao went downstairs to get him a taxi to take him back to the hotel.
"Old man, are you planning to go back to your old job?"
"Well, fishing is fun, but it's enough work to do it all day for five years. If I stay idle any longer, I'll be exhausted." Zheng Qiao sat down and picked up the wine glass with a sigh.
Being able to do what you love without leaving your hometown is a perfect life.
I hope my younger brother can bring in new investment for the lab. He also needs to contact his old friends as soon as possible.
The next day.
Gu An, accompanied by Zheng Qiao, came to an office building on the shore of Xinglong Lake.
It’s the same location, but the place name and appearance have all changed. No wonder he can’t find it.
The two came to the 22nd floor.
This floor belongs to the Zhenhua Quantum Biology Laboratory.
"Old Zheng, what are you doing here again? Mr. Tang said that no one will be allowed in until the debt is paid off. You'd better go back." Floor manager Pan had dissuaded him more than once, but Zheng Qiao had long been accustomed to it and was no longer angry.
"Old Pan, we're not here to cause trouble today. Please call Mr. Tang. We need to pay the rent and reopen the lab."
"Oh my, Old Zheng, you are rich now?" Manager Pan's eyes lit up.
"Our little big money man is here. Hit me if I tell you to."
"Hold on."
"Boss Tang happens to be in his office on the 23rd floor. You guys can go up there by yourselves."
Zheng Qiao brought Gu An to the office and met the legendary landlord.
"Hello, Mr. Tang, I want to reopen the 22nd floor. I came here today to pay the rent and renew the lease contract with you." Gu An didn't expect that the landlord was an aunt in her fifties.
"Kid, who is Gu Zhenhua to you?" Tang Mei looked at the handsome little boy in front of her.
"It's my father."
"You're not like him."
"He rescued me from human traffickers and adopted me." There was nothing to hide, Gu An said truthfully.
"No wonder," Tang Mei felt a little more sympathy for him, but she still had to pay back the money.
"The rent for five years is 3 million. Considering our long-standing friendship, I won't charge you any late fees or interest."
"But if you re-sign the contract, the rent has to be calculated based on the market price of 1.2 million yuan per year. This is non-negotiable. The deposit is 2.4 million yuan, and the rent must be paid in one lump sum for five years. Can you accept this?"
Zheng Qiao knew that the price Tang Mei offered was fair. The entire floor was over 2,500 square meters, and the average price per square meter was only 40 yuan.
Gu An calculated in his mind that there was still 24 million in the card. If he renewed the contract for 5 years and invested all the remaining money into operations and salary expenses, he could last for 3 months.
Gu An:!!!
Got to make money!
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