Chapter 63: The Teaching Materials of Shanhe University Are Published Ahead of Schedule
"What statement?" Song Yushan was bewildered and asked.
"A joint statement from a total of forty-five colleges and universities claiming they are boycotting Shanhe University. Those who have taught at Shanhe University won't be hired and will face a lifelong blockade!" the student explained.
Song Yushan's expression abruptly changed as he absorbed the information. It felt like a bolt of lightning had struck him. Just two days ago, he reached a cooperation agreement with Qin Mu to teach at Shanhe University.
The generous compensation offered by Qin Mu was more lucrative than any other university. Moreover, Qin Mu promised to significantly enhance his calligraphy skills at Shanhe University.
However, with domestic universities jointly issuing a statement, Song Yushan found himself in a difficult situation. He contemplated the repercussions of teaching at Shanhe University.
"Do you still plan to teach at Shanhe University?" the student inquired in a hushed tone, as Song Yushan remained silent.
Song Yushan forced a wry smile but offered no response. He realized that offending the forty-five top universities for the sake of Shanhe University was not a wise decision.
At the same time, the statement jointly issued by domestic universities brought Shanhe University to the forefront of public attention. It placed everyone who had signed employment contracts with the university in a dilemma.
These leaders in their respective fields, while personally accomplished, could not compete with the combined strength of forty-five universities. After all, they would continue to operate within the same circle, and offending these universities was unwise.
As for those individuals who had been enticed by Shanhe University and were contemplating submitting their resumes, this recent development quashed their plans, prompting them to adopt a wait-and-see approach.
In Lincheng, on the construction site, Qin Mu became aware of the joint statement issued by the universities, which included top institutions like Yanjing University, Qingbei University, Nantian University, Sihai University, and Huazhong University.
These were all esteemed universities in China. He murmured the names of the forty-five institutions, a list that clearly signified a coordinated attempt to suppress Shanhe University, potentially leading to its closure. Such an action could spell the end of his efforts to recruit teachers in the future.
Qin Mu realized that the 800 faculty members he had just recruited might consider resigning. To recruit these individuals, he used a range of methods, including substantial salaries and numerous promises.
These efforts resulted in the commitment of considerable resources, with annual salaries ranging from one million to six million for the faculty members.
The statement jointly issued by the universities jeopardized the situation. This method could potentially undermine the resolve of his recruits. "I will remember this grudge," Qin Mu quietly stated while recalling the names of the forty-five universities.
He proceeded to access his computer and initiate an encrypted electronic document that contained the electronic textbooks of Shanhe University. Realizing the faculty members might be apprehensive about losing their teaching materials, he decided to distribute these resources ahead of schedule.
These textbooks were sourced from "Blue Star's Cutting-Edge Research Theories in Various Fields," a collection of cutting-edge research in various fields, and were provided by the system mall.
Considering the potential for the teaching materials to leak, Qin Mu ensured that each of the 800 faculty members signed non-disclosure agreements and non-compete agreements. Violation of these agreements would result in lifetime bans and the loss of everything.
In Yucheng, within a residential area, Zhou Zuomin hesitated to make a call to Qin Mu. He had been offered an annual salary of 1.5 million by Shanhe University, along with opportunities to study abroad and participate in key research projects.
While the conditions offered by Qin Mu exceeded those of other domestic universities, he was conflicted about the decision. His wife, Liu Xiaoyan, advised him against making a decision that could potentially alienate other universities in China.
Zhou Zuomin, with a heavy heart, eventually agreed to make the call to Qin Mu.