Chapter 198: YES BOSS!!

"Foremost, I want to thank every single one of you for being here today, especially given the chaotic situation gripping the city outside. I won’t waste your time any further, so let’s dive straight into the second reason why we have convened here." Kelly lowered her sharp, calculating gaze to the sea of anxious faces present in the lobby:

?"Do you love money?" Kelly asked plainly.

?Her casual, direct question instantly stunned everyone into absolute silence.

?"...?"

?Do you love money?

?Who on earth didn’t?

?Every single individual present knew the obvious answer to that question by heart, but none of them dared voice it immediately. They simply stared back at Kelly, entirely caught off guard and speechless.

?"I will take that silence as a resounding yes," Kelly smirked, her confidence radiating across the room:

?"I have come here today with a comprehensive strategic plan that is guaranteed to fundamentally change your life and the financial future of your families."

?"Really?"

?The hospital staff members exchanged skeptical, confused glances among themselves. They were essentially the lower tier of the medical workforce—the directors, elite chief surgeons, and high-ranking administrative personnel had already abandoned the hospital and fled the city during the initial evacuation panic. To have someone of high status present such a life-changing offer to the leftover staff felt entirely surreal.

?"Once this operation is successfully completed, every single one of you will receive a guaranteed payout of two hundred thousand dollars. Each."

?".....?!"

?Her staggering words left the entire lobby paralyzed in shock—including the elderly Dean, Lord Daniel, and even Asher, who was silently observing from his perch high up on the window ledge.

?"Whoa!! Two hundred thousand dollars?! With that kind of money, I can completely clear out my lingering debts and pay off a decade of rent!" A young male nurse yelled out in pure disbelief, his eyes immediately lighting up with fierce motivation.

?"Two hundred thousand dollars? Does a sum that large even exist for people like us?" A female technician asked, her tone dripping with skeptical caution.

?"I see your point... We have more than a hundred staff members gathered here. Handing out sums like that requires astronomical capital—is our new Boss genuinely this wealthy?" Another muttered.

?"Wait, we still haven’t even heard the full details of the plan yet... Two hundred thousand dollars is far too huge a payout for anything simple or risk-free." a senior pharmacist pointed out, crossing his arms.

?"Listen closely, and you’ll have your answers."

?The murmurs instantly died down as every eye locked back onto Kelly:

?"Here is the exact operational layout..."

?Kelly launched into a methodical, crystal-clear breakdown of her master plan, detailing the construction of the heavily fortified field hospital camp just behind the outer wall, the guaranteed physical protection provided by allied combat guilds, and the endless, massive supply of high-grade Spirit Energy Restoration Potions and Health Potions that would be kept on hand.

?Of course, while these potent potions would be supplied courtesy of Juliana’s alchemy, the baseline medical materials would be fully funded by the city administration before dipping into their own reserves.

?She pressed forward, outlining each staff member’s specific directive: their sole responsibility was to remain stationed safely within the fortified camp and provide immediate triage and treatment to incoming casualties. To ensure maximum safety, every wounded combatant brought in would be issued a specialized, pre-tuned spatial teleportation scroll. Upon activation, they would instantly materialize directly inside the secure campgrounds—eliminating any need for frantic running or exposure to active battlefield crossfire.

?It took her precisely ten minutes to articulate every logistical and tactical detail of the operation. And naturally, everyone in the room understood the underlying monetization model: the massive revenues would be driven entirely by charging the wealthy guilds exorbitant fees in high-grade Evolution Stones.

?"That is the core of my plan. And do not worry—even for those among you who lack direct frontline combat energy or advanced healing magic, various logistical and support labor roles will be desperately needed within the camp, meaning every single person here will benefit directly." She explained, before turning her head slightly to look over her shoulder at Lord Daniel:

?"What are your thoughts on this framework, Lord Daniel?"

?Daniel slowly nodded his head in silent acknowledgment, a faint smile touching his lips:

?’It seems the legendary business queen has truly returned to the board. Only someone with her intellect could conceive such a brilliant, ruthless way to capitalize on a localized war... Of course, the Aetheldawn family isn’t particularly hunting for money, but what they desperately crave right now are high-tier cultivation resources.’ He nodded approvingly to himself:

?’So by executing this move, they are systematically harvesting massive quantities of Evolution Stones to exponentially increase their inner circle’s combat strength. It’s a brilliant stroke.’

?"Very well. I will personally consult with the city leaders regarding the resource allocation..." Daniel stated firmly, adding, "I am entirely certain they will not refuse an offer that keeps the wounded stabilized and the frontline supplied."

?"What about the major combat Guilds?" Daniel pressed further.

?"I have already dispatched formal letters along with a direct communication process to each of the top guilds. If they possess the tactical foresight to cooperate with our medical network, they will call us." Kelly answered coolly.

?"You will make your payment before tonight runs out." She added, pivoting her attention back to the eager medical staff:

?"Naturally, I am well aware that stepping onto the perimeter tomorrow morning carries inherent danger. Therefore, I am authorizing an immediate upfront disbursement of half your total payment tonight—one hundred thousand dollars in cash delivered to your accounts within the hour... Furthermore, I give you my absolute vow: if any staff member tragically falls in the line of duty during tomorrow’s defense, your designated family will instantly receive the remaining half of your full payment, accompanied by a generous hereditary consolation grant."

?The lobby fell dead silent as the heavy weight of her promise settled over the room.

?"Honestly... This isn’t a bad deal at all." A middle-aged doctor whispered under his breath.

?"That’s right. We’re just staying inside a fortified zone and treating wounded soldiers... It’s technically no different than pulling a standard shift inside the hospital walls." A nurse added, logic prevailing over fear.

?"It’s vastly different! At most, I only pull in five thousand a month working regular hours here, but now? I’m walking away with two hundred thousand... I don’t care about the risks anymore. My family desperately needs financial security, so count me completely in." A young paramedic yelled out, aggressively raising his hand into the air:

?"I’m in!"

?Spurred by his bold declaration, the rest of the hesitant staff immediately broke their silence, shouting out their compliance at the top of their lungs:

?"Count me in as well!!"

?"When do we officially start our shifts?!"

?"This is overwhelmingly beneficial for us and our families—we are entirely with you, Boss!!"

?"Put my name down too!!"

?Kelly stood before the energized crowd, a deeply satisfied, triumphant smile curving her lips:

?’With this level of psychological motivation and financial security, they’ll push themselves to absolute perfection tomorrow... But, to ensure maximum efficiency, I should add a little extra sweetness to the cake.’

?She raised a single hand, signaling for silence as she addressed them once more:

?"I noticed this room does not represent our entire active roster! So hear me out clearly: once this crisis is resolved, those among you who demonstrate exceptional dedication, talent and contribute the most to our operational success will be immediately promoted to senior administrative positions, coupled with a permanent ten percent salary increase!"

?"....?!"

?An instantaneous, breathless wave of shock swept across the room.

?SILENCE...

?Followed a heartbeat later by an explosion of deafening cheers:

?"Wow!! Our new Boss is impossibly generous!!"

?"We will follow your lead to the bitter or better end, Boss!!!"

?"Let’s show the entire city that Aetheldawn Hospital houses the finest medical corps in Vaeloria!!"

?"Yes!! I’m going to push my healing skills to the absolute limit tomorrow!!!"

?"Hahaha!! I’m already sitting here visualizing all that cash hitting my account balances tonight!!"

?"Same here!!"

?Kelly smiled inwardly, watching the morale of the entire workforce spike to maximum capacity: "Splendid! Every one of you will receive your fifty-percent advance payment within the hour!! Go home, rest up, and enjoy yourselves for the remainder of today—because starting tomorrow morning, we are all going to be exceptionally busy!"

?"YES, BOSS!!!"