After the divorce, I became a god that my ex-wife couldn’t reach.

In the Chinese restaurant, toasts were exchanged and the banquet didn't end until after nine o'clock.

Tie Niu, Kang Dezhu, Xu Guangda, and others were all somewhat drunk.

Gao Changyuan and Shi Changqing both controlled themselves very well. Although they frequently raised their glasses, they didn't actually drink much and remained sober throughout.

This is a skill they've honed over many years at the dinner table: drinking less without making it obvious to others.

Pi Yangyang drank quite a lot.

However, with his skill level, drinking alcohol is no different from drinking water.

"Congratulations again, Chairman Gao and Chairman Pi!" As he left the restaurant, Shi Changqing said goodbye to Gao Changyuan and Pi Yangyang, and said happily, "If you encounter any trouble in Sail in the future, just come to me. As long as it is within my ability, I will do my best to help."

Gao Changyuan smiled and said, "Thank you, Ambassador Shi. I will definitely cause you a lot of trouble at that time."

Pi Yangyang nodded and said, "We'll have to ask Ambassador Shi for more help with the Meichuan Iron Mine in the future."

Shi Changqing laughed heartily, "That goes without saying, it's all for the sake of building our motherland, it's our duty."

As the group left the restaurant, Pi Yangyang suddenly noticed a car parked on the street opposite the restaurant.

A middle-aged man was standing next to the car.

He recognized him at a glance; this person was Natoshuang, the legal counsel for Shanyou Metals.

This person had always followed Kotaro Miyazaki closely, but now he appeared here alone.

Na Tuoshuang stood beside the car, looking in their direction as if waiting for someone.

Seeing Pi Yangyang and the others come out, he threw away his cigarette, hesitated for a moment, and walked over.

He walked directly to Qiu Haitang, his expression filled with excitement, and said, "Haitang, it's been so many years."

Pi Yangyang was taken aback and turned to look at Qiu Haitang with suspicion.

He never expected that the two of them actually knew each other.

Over the course of so many days, the two sides had bumped into each other more than once. But they had never been seen greeting each other, or even giving each other a second glance.

Not only was Pi Yangyang surprised, but Du Haiou was also surprised.

She looked at Qiu Haitang in surprise and asked instinctively, "Teacher, do you know him?"

Pi Yangyang clearly saw Qiu Haitang's eyes flicker; obviously, she knew Tuo Shuang.

“We are university alumni; he is two years ahead of me.”

"Begonia replied calmly."

"Oh, you're my senior?" Du Haiou suddenly realized.

Pi Yangyang then realized that the two of them had graduated from the same school.

"Mr. Pi, excuse me, I'd like to speak with Ms. Qiu for a few minutes. Is that... convenient?"

Na Tuoshuang appeared refined and courteous.

Pi Yangyang smiled slightly and looked at Qiu Haitang, saying, "You don't need to ask me about this, do you?"

He could tell that Na Tuoshuang was interested in Qiu Haitang, but he didn't know what Qiu Haitang thought.

Pi Yangyang had always found it strange that Qiu Haitang, who was no longer young, was still single, suggesting that she must have experienced setbacks in her love life.

In terms of appearance, Tuo Shuang and Qiu Haitang are a good match, but it's unknown whether she will be interested in her senior.

"Haitang, I don't mean anything by it, I just wanted to... We haven't seen each other since you graduated. Now that we've finally run into each other, I'd like to talk to you alone..."

Na Tuo Shuang spoke very softly and cautiously.

But before he could finish speaking, Qiu Haitang said calmly, "We each serve our own masters and are competitors. It's not appropriate for us to have a private meeting."

Natuo Shuang said, "That's precisely why I haven't dared to disturb you these past few days. Now that the bidding process is over, Shanyou Metal has been eliminated. Even if we meet alone, it won't involve any business leaks. That's why I dared to wait for you here."

Qiu Haitang's eyes flickered, wondering how to refuse, but Du Haiou said with a hint of gossip, "Teacher, I think he's right. You haven't seen each other for so many years, and it's not easy to have this opportunity. It's only right that old classmates catch up."

Qiu Haitang thought for a moment and said, "Alright then, where to?"

Natuo Shuang seemed relieved and smiled slightly, saying, "I always remember you like Blue Mountain coffee. There's a coffee shop not far ahead, and I've already made a reservation there. If you don't mind, let's go there."

Qiu Haitang hesitated for a moment, then looked at Pi Yangyang and asked, "Chairman, is there anything else?"

Pi Yangyang thought for a moment and said, "It's nothing..."

"Alright, I'll go back to the hotel by myself later." Qiu Haitang was always decisive and never hesitated once she made a decision.

Pi Yangyang's eyes flickered as he scanned Tuo Shuang from head to toe, noticing that the man appeared extremely humble, even somewhat self-conscious.

He breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Kang Dezhu, saying, "Zhuzi, you stay with Sister Qiu."

Just as Kang Dezhu was about to agree, Qiu Haitang said, "No need, it's not far from the hotel, I'll go back in a bit."

Natuo Shuang respectfully said, "Mr. Pi, rest assured, I will ensure her safety. I will personally escort her back to the hotel later."

Pi Yangyang knew that tonight was destined to be anything but peaceful, but he didn't want to say it directly, for fear of scaring the others.

After thinking for a moment, he nodded and said, "Alright, remember what you said."

Na Tuo bowed twice, then turned and pointed to the car, saying, "Haitang, please."

Qiu Haitang walked over, and Na Tuo Shuang reverently opened the car door for her. After she got in, he carefully closed the car door.

After the car drove away, Pi Yangyang turned around and said, "President Zuo, can I borrow your car for a moment?"

Zuo Zhixing immediately took out his car keys and handed them to Pi Yangyang, saying, "Take them and use them."

Pi Yangyang looked at Kang Dezhu and said solemnly, "Zhuzi, you drive after them and make sure to protect Sister Qiu."

"Okay, Chairman!"

Kang Dezhu immediately agreed, took the keys, and drove off.

Once the two cars disappeared into the traffic, Pi Yangyang looked away and said calmly, "Let's go back to the hotel."

The group returned to the hotel, unaware that two people in a car a hundred meters away were watching them intently.

Once Pi Yangyang and the others had gone some distance, the car started and followed in the direction Qiu Haitang and the others had gone.

"Chairman, have you noticed that the senior student named Na Tuoshuang seems to have a crush on my teacher?"

Back at the hotel, Du Haiou said with a hint of gossip.

Pi Yangyang smiled calmly, "What, are you concerned about your teacher's marriage?"

“Of course, no matter what, she is my teacher.” Du Haiou said matter-of-factly. “My teacher is almost forty years old and has such a successful career, it’s time for her to settle down and start a family.”

Pi Yangyang nodded and said, "That's true. Besides, your teacher is so outstanding, he must have had a lot of admirers back then."

Du Haiou chuckled and said mysteriously, "That's for sure. Putting aside everything else, that classmate of yours is definitely pursuing her."

"Her classmate?" Pi Yangyang was taken aback. "Fang Cheng?"

“Yes, that’s the bookworm,” Du Haiou nodded. “He used to work for a big conglomerate in the U.S., earning a million dollars a year and even getting shares in the conglomerate. But when he learned that the teacher was recruiting, he gave it all up without hesitation and came back. Who would believe he did that if it wasn’t for the teacher?”

Pi Yangyang pictured the bespectacled, square-faced man before her eyes and gave a self-deprecating smile. "It really is true, I never thought of that."

Du Haiou sighed, somewhat frustrated, and said, "Unfortunately, the teacher doesn't seem to like him and keeps her distance. No matter how much we hint or remind her, she pretends not to notice..."

"Perhaps... there's someone she can't let go of in her heart..."

Pi Yangyang suddenly felt a pang of emotion and said with some feeling.

Some people, after experiencing a deeply unforgettable relationship, often find it difficult to be satisfied with anything else.

He had long sensed that Qiu Haitang's love life must have been marked by a blow that she would never forget.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have closed herself off emotionally and devoted herself entirely to her work.

"Could it be that person from earlier?" Du Haiou suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"What? You think this person... is bad?" Pi Yangyang asked.

Du Haiou said, "I can't say whether it's good or bad. But I don't like that he works for the Japanese. Besides, if I had to choose between him and Fang Cheng, I would definitely choose Fang Cheng."

Pi Yangyang smiled calmly, "It seems you should also start dating..."