Zhan Mohan's proposal had a certain effect, and a portion of the people nodded in agreement.
However, a portion of them still had reservations.
"What are the specific arrangements for profit sharing? Although we are all involved in this project, the amount of effort each of us contributes is different. President Zhan, please don't forget this."
Zhan Mohan nodded naturally, "We will certainly consider this point, and we have records of how much each of you has contributed. You don't need to worry about this at all."
Wei Yumeng also said urgently, "If you are still worried, we can draft a contract later and write down the solutions we decide on as proof."
Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng had both taken a significant step back.
After all, if other companies encountered such problems, they would at most compensate for the loss in monetary terms, and increasing profit sharing was not something they would do.
"But I don't think this compensation is enough," a loud voice suddenly emerged from the crowd.
Upon seeing the person, Wei Yumeng couldn't help but frown. He was also someone she had brought in.
Indeed, he was considered a standout among these companies. This person's name was Liang Dong, and Wei Yumeng had always had a good impression of him. She just didn't know what he was up to today.
"For all of us present, money is indeed easy to compensate for, but we have also worked tirelessly for this project during this period. Are we to consider all our efforts in vain?"
Hearing this, Wei Yumeng immediately replied, "That's why we are increasing the profit share to compensate everyone."
But Liang Dong waved his hand, "That's not right. Profit sharing is what we should get in the first place. What we want is additional psychological compensation."
Wei Yumeng understood now. Liang Dong was clearly taking advantage of the situation and trying to extort money from Zhan Corporation at this moment.
She glanced at Zhan Mohan. His expression was already very displeased. He hated it the most when people acted smart in front of him.
Liang Dong continued to address the others, "And for you all, are you really willing to let all your efforts during this period go to waste?"
Initially, some of the others felt a sense of imbalance. Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan's proposal of compensation had somewhat reassured them.
But now, with Liang Dong instigating them again, the others were unwilling.
Moreover, who wouldn't want to seize this opportunity to get more money?
"Mr. Liang is right. We shouldn't just ask for engineering compensation, but also for psychological compensation for this period!"
"President Zhan and Miss Wei, as you can see, this is what the people want. We hope you can give us a better answer."
Liang Dong grew more smug, looking as if he was bound to win.
Wei Yumeng felt angry. If they were to follow Liang Dong's demands, wouldn't they have to compensate for the losses, give them more profit sharing, and then add psychological compensation?
This was no longer compensation; it could be considered outright extortion.
Wei Yumeng was at a loss. This was indeed the first time she had encountered such a problem.
However, Zhan Mohan started to laugh, but his laughter was devoid of any warmth.
"Psychological compensation, is it? Alright, let's settle this account properly."
He then looked at the person who had been the loudest in the commotion, "I remember you are Mr. Qiao. After we officially started the project, you were responsible for procurement and logistics on the construction site. However, what happened before was precisely due to your improper logistical management, which allowed others to enter the kitchen freely. Do you admit this? And the construction site security was also your responsibility. Will you be responsible for this part as well?"
The gentleman named Qiao immediately turned pale.
"And you, I remember you are... Mr. Xu. Although you provided financial assistance, you have not taken any action so far. You haven't even produced the proposal I need, and you've even been secretly doing other things using the project's popularity. Perhaps we should discuss termination of the contract."
After saying this, Zhan Mohan looked at the others again.
Immediately, a portion of them looked guilty and wished they could hide themselves.
"Actually, it's good to settle accounts properly. I will pay you all the compensation you deserve. However, regarding profit sharing, I can distribute it based on each person's capabilities and contributions, not just based on investment. What do you think? This way, it can take into account everyone's efforts during work and prevent such matters from being used as an excuse against us."
Zhan Mohan finally fixed his gaze on Liang Dong, "As for Mr. Liang, you are indeed much better than the others, but... forgive me for being frank, I still can't recall how much effort you have put into this project."
"Fang Xun," Zhan Mohan said, looking at Fang Xun beside him, "I'll have to trouble you to draft different contracts based on each person's situation. We will analyze each case specifically to see how we can settle our accounts after we compensate them."
Wei Yumeng felt a bit awkward when Zhan Mohan said this.
After all, she had invited these people, and now it sounded like her judgment in choosing people was poor.
However, on second thought, if they were to settle all accounts, even though they had offered compensation first, it was likely that under the pretext of settling accounts, those people would not only get no money but might even have to pay compensation to Zhan Corporation.
In reality, when companies cooperate, there are always some minor breaches of contract, but as long as they are not too excessive, they are often overlooked.
But if one were to scrutinize everything, it would indeed be difficult to clarify.
"I... I still think the previous proposal from President Zhan and Miss Wei was better," Mr. Qiao was the first to change his tune. "Thinking about it, this compensation is already much better than what other companies offer."
"Yes, yes, I think so too," Mr. Xu also readily echoed Mr. Qiao's words. "Psychological compensation or anything like that is actually not that necessary. After all, we are still in a cooperative relationship. Let's not bicker over such small matters."
Once someone spoke up, most people indeed chose the original method proposed by Zhan Mohan and Wei Yumeng.
Liang Dong was still somewhat unconvinced, but now that no one supported him, his opposition would only be seen as a joke.
Thus, he could only leave with a darkened expression.
Wei Yumeng finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Mohan, I'm sorry for causing you trouble."
Wei Yumeng still felt a part of the responsibility lay with her.
Zhan Mohan simply chuckled, "This project was ours to begin with. It's not trouble at all. Let Liu Dong handle the rest. You just recovered from your illness, come back with me."
As they watched the two leave, Fang Xun finally let out a long sigh. "You scared me to death. I really thought I'd have to draft a contract for each of them, which would have been a nightmare."