Su Tingxiao was quite efficient; the higher-ups agreed to allocate 2.6 million yuan as a reward that same day.
This is also after receiving a donation of $20 million, yet they are still so generous.
Lu Yuan understood that this was a promised reward and compensation of $100,000 to each researcher.
100,000 yuan per person is indeed a generous sum, but it is also what Professor Jia and his colleagues deserve.
The next day, several important local leaders came to the hotel to extend their greetings to Cheng Yanqiu and the group of researchers.
Cheng Yanqiu was given a certificate of honor for patriotic donation, and 26 researchers were each given a reward of 100,000 yuan and compensation for the donation of equipment and materials.
They also promised to arrange jobs for them, allowing them to choose from any research institute in the country.
This deeply moved them; feeling so valued made them realize that returning to China was the right decision.
Everyone shook hands with the leaders and expressed their gratitude.
Seeing how moved they were, Lu Yuan couldn't quite describe the feeling in his heart, but he couldn't help but admire their skill.
First, have the leaders come over and give them a large reward and compensation, so that they are moved to tears, and then tell them the truth. This way, they will not be able to blame you after receiving the benefits. Even if they do blame you, they will have to show some consideration.
It's said that those who accept gifts are bound to be obliging, and with this 100,000 yuan compensation, Lu Yuan felt somewhat more confident in appeasing this group of people.
He asked the hotel to arrange a large private room and prepare a sumptuous dinner.
Everyone was happy to be able to gather together for a meal, and they all wanted to ask Lu Yuan and the others when they could go home.
Now you need a letter of introduction to go anywhere. They just got back and don't have any identification, so they can only wait in the hotel.
"We're already working on getting the necessary certificates for you, but as you know, everything has to go through procedures, and it will take a few more days. You can take this opportunity to rest and relax, or explore Hai City. Once the certificates are ready, we'll give them to you immediately."
They were eager to go home and had no interest in playing around; they were more interested in wandering around aimlessly.
However, having waited for so many years, a few more days wouldn't make a difference, especially since they had already arrived in Haishi. So everyone held back for the time being.
Lu Yuan smiled and poured wine for everyone. "I know you all came back in a hurry and packed very little luggage. I'm afraid you didn't bring many gifts for your families. Fortunately, the Friendship Store in Haishi has a lot of good imported goods. You can go and have a look together."
Everyone thought about the large reward they had just received and immediately felt that this was a great idea.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was harmonious; everyone chatted and laughed, the food tasted good, and everyone enjoyed their meal and felt satisfied.
After several rounds of dishes and drinks, Lu Yuan began to prepare to tell everyone about his family.
He knew he couldn't delay any longer.
He filled his glass, stood up, and said to the crowd, "Comrades, this glass is to apologize to you."
After saying that, he tilted his head back and downed the glass of wine in one gulp.
Then he poured a second and a third cup, and drank three cups in a row, leaving Cheng Yanqiu and more than twenty researchers completely bewildered.
Everyone looked at each other, clearly not knowing what he was apologizing for.
After downing three cups of wine, he bowed deeply to the group.
Su Tingxiao and the others did as instructed.
The fault doesn't actually lie with them, but since they accepted the task, they became the official representatives, and this reflects their stance on the matter.
This is a group of respectable and great people. Lu Yuan felt it was an honor for them to represent him in apologizing.
Now Cheng Yanqiu and his group were even more bewildered.
"What are you doing...?"
Everyone had a bad feeling.
Lu Yuandao said, "What I'm about to say might be hard for you to accept right now, but please believe me, everything will be resolved properly."
"Lu, what happened?" Cheng Yanqiu asked.
Lu Yuan remained silent for a moment before speaking again.
"You've probably all heard about the situation in China these past few years. Here's what happened..."
Lu Yuan gave a brief account of their family situations and apologized, saying, "I'm sorry, the higher-ups are still verifying the specific circumstances. If you are indeed implicated because of your identities, a redress document will be issued immediately, and your family members will be sent back soon."
After hearing his words, everyone stood there stunned, speechless for a long time.
Even the talkative Cheng Yanqiu was momentarily at a loss for words. He opened his mouth as if to ask something, but after seeing everyone's reactions, he reluctantly shut his mouth.
Everyone slumped into their chairs, putting down their glasses, the light that had burned in their eyes these past few days slowly fading.
"Comrade Lu, do you mean that our family members were raided and sent to remote rural areas to suffer because of our connections overseas?" Professor Jia asked, trembling.
Lu Yuan wanted to offer a few words of explanation against his will, but he swallowed the words back down his throat.
Finally, he only said, "If they were wronged, I will bring them back immediately."
"That's true."
"So the reward the leader gave out this morning wasn't a reward, but compensation?"
Lu Yuan: "We have them all!"
Although it is the truth, it is weak and powerless!
"Please rest assured, and please trust the organization, this matter will be resolved quickly."
Lu Yuan was actually a little guilty about what he said, because he didn't know if any of these families had children who couldn't adapt to being sent to the cowshed and died.
This situation is actually quite common; many people who are physically weak or elderly simply cannot endure it for long.
Silence fell again, and for a moment no one knew what to say.
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