Chapter 329: Little problem

Salotte Institute, Silicon Valley.
Lying on the table were five resignations.
Those resignations did not touch Professor Salot, but Lu Zhou picked it up with interest and glanced roughly.
Then, he soon understood why Sarrot was so thunderous.
Obviously, this little boss is not particularly popular in the institute, at least in some people's minds. Even if everyone is leaving, don't forget to damage the old owner in the resignation letter with a gun and stick.
But think about it, before Lu Zhou acquired this research institute, this guy had defaulted on the salaries of these researchers for several months. If Lu Zhou did not appear in time, many people may not even be able to pay the credit card.
"The white-eyed wolves!"
Sitting next to his desk, Sarote sulked, his fists resting on the table clenched tightly.
Just then, the office door opened and his research assistant walked in with a stack of documents.
Looking at the little boss who was angry, the assistant whispered nervously.
"Mr. Salot, the information you want ..."
Although he said this to Salot, the research assistant's eyes were looking at another big boss in the office.
She smiled and shook her head, Lu Zhou stretched out her hand.
"give it to me."
"Okay, professor ..."
Handing over the documents to Lu Zhou, the assistant breathed a sigh of relief and quickly fled the office.
He left the door consciously when he left.
Sitting on the sofa, Lu Zhou picked up the file and rolled his eyes briefly.
This document is divided into two parts, one is the original contract of the former employee, and the other is the loss assessment report.
I have to say that Mobil Chemical moved very quickly and Professor Stanley was very decisive.
The battle had just begun, and the two parties joined forces to give him a mighty horse and rob five researchers from him.
Although in a place like San Francisco where universities are crowded and the talent market is oversupplied, digging this corner is nothing to say, but the work that should have been under their responsibility has been taken down.
For a while, the research progress of Salot Labs was also temporarily stopped because of these five resignations.
If that's the case, nothing will happen.
The digging of the wall also depends on who is being dug. In a middle-level or higher research unit with a sound management system, even the researchers in charge of the same project may not have access to all the experimental data.
However, the problem lies here.
One of the research assistants, Ricardo, was suspected of leaking information.
It was mentioned in the loss assessment report that the data that the research assistant was exposed to in his work included exactly the spatial structure of cage carbon molecules provided by Lu Zhou, as well as some mathematical models that were not yet perfect ...
Although there is no direct evidence to prove that he will leak, some things do not need evidence to prove it at all.
However, when seeing here, Lu Zhou was relieved.
Seeing that Lu Zhou was not angry at all, Sarrot could not help but asked, "Are you in no hurry?
"Just five assistants," leaving the assessment report on the coffee table, Lu Zhou said easily, "the problem is not big."
"You said that the problem is not big?" Zarrot looked at Lu Zhou in disbelief and said excitedly, "This is all right, they not only know our research progress, but they are also clear about what we are studying! "
"Don't be so alarmed, my dear Professor Sarote," Lu Zhou said comfortingly as he looked at the excited professor. "This is San Francisco. Since you like this place, you should be able to understand that digging the walls and changing jobs here. Is a normal means of competition. "
Professor Stanley Whitingham is also a major player in the field of lithium batteries, and he is also the director of the State University of New York's University of Hampton Materials Research Institute.
As early as 30 years ago, he was a major player in the field of lithium batteries. With the support of ExxonMobil Chemical, he developed a TiS2 / Li lithium battery system. If it wasn't for the neck stuck by the lithium dendrite and it could not be commercialized, it would be put in the proper black technology at that time with that horrible theoretical energy density.
Compared with this big brother, Lu Zhou, who is the "new noble" in the field of materials science, has less advantage in the reputation of materials science.
In particular, Stanley is not alone. The shareholder behind his laboratory is the well-known Exxon Mobil-a real industry giant that even Umicore has been panicking.
Anyway, things have already happened and it doesn't make any sense to get involved in right or wrong.
For such behavior, Lu Zhou made a decision after thinking about it for a moment.
"According to the bargaining agreement and confidentiality agreement, the accountability and the prosecution, if ExxonMobil intends to pay for them, let them pay."
"It doesn't hurt at all for ExxonMobil, and we have to pay a lawyer fee." Sarote complained, and couldn't help cursing. "This shameless group of guys!"
Lu Zhou shrugged: "Whether it hurts or not, this is our position on the traitor. I will let Xingkong Technology handle the case and hire the best law firm in New York to take charge of the lawsuit. Even if we do it, we have to do it. Show others. "
Although he is a very good person and easy-going, this does not mean that he will tolerate beyond the rules.
Hao Ju Hao San that only exists under the normal procedure of leaving office. Now that you are in trouble, prepare to "retire" in advance!
According to the previously signed competition prohibition agreement, researchers who leave the company with abnormal procedures will be barred from working in related fields within five years, or they will incur an additional fine. Especially Ricardo, he intends to sue for commercial espionage, and this charge may even face criminal liability depending on the seriousness of the circumstances.
After a pause, Lu Zhou continued, "In addition, our security measures need to be strengthened."
Professor Salot said fiercely, "I will let the legal department re-draft tougher competition prohibition contracts and confidentiality contracts ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Lu Zhou nodded:" This is only one aspect. You must keep in mind that it is never contractual terms that can really retain talent. In order to achieve a specific purpose, your opponent can always afford a higher price than you. "
For enterprises, it is corporate culture, and for research institutions, it is a scientific research environment created by a series of factors such as well-known scholars, top equipment, research results, and management systems.
In contrast, these are the foundation of an institute.
"I know what you're saying, but this is not the time to discuss these things. What next?" Zarrot looked at Lu Zhou and asked, "Let's continue to die with Mobil Chemical in this direction?"
Lu Zhou nodded: "Of course, we don't have to change our original direction because of this small setback."
"They can use ten times our manpower to do the work that ten of us do," Sarrot said in a slightly depressed tone. "IMHO, we have no chance at all."
Looking at some arrogant Sarote, Lu Zhou's expression was helpless.
What should I say?
Although the HCS-1 material was accidentally obtained when studying the cage carbon molecule, the research institution filled in by the two papers in Science is indeed the Salot Institute.
However, neither the cage-like carbon molecule nor the research project carried out by the Salotte Institute has nothing to do with the lithium-sulfur battery.
The reason why Sarote studied is only to complete the system task.
However, these words are obviously not intended to comfort people.
Lu Zhou is not sure. If he tells Sarote the truth, will his mood be better or worse, or even he doubt life ...
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