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

The portly man held his head high, adopting an arrogant and condescending attitude. He also appeared extremely impatient.

This contrasts sharply with Bai Kaixuan's humble demeanor.

It was a bit noisy at the scene, and even though Pi Yangyang had extraordinary hearing, he couldn't hear what they were talking about.

However, soon the pot-bellied man waved to someone in the distance and left Bai Kaixuan behind.

Bai Kaixuan stood there alone, sighing helplessly and dejectedly, took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag.

It was clear that he was in a terrible mood at that moment.

Pi Yangyang put down his speech and called out curiously, "Bai Kaixuan."

Bai Kaixuan, who was feeling down, suddenly heard Pi Yangyang's voice and looked around in surprise before his gaze fell on Pi Yangyang.

He quickly threw the cigarette he had just lit on the ground and stomped it out.

Then he quickly walked over, stood beside the car, bowed, and forced a smile, saying, "Chairman! I'm sorry, I didn't notice just now."

Pi Yangyang smiled calmly, glanced at the middle-aged man who had already walked away, and asked, "Who was the person you were talking to just now?"

“Him?” Bai Kaixuan’s lips twitched involuntarily. He turned his head and glanced at him before saying, “Du Hongyu, the chairman of Hongyu Infrastructure Group.”

Upon hearing this name, Pi Yangyang's eyes flickered slightly.

He recalled the woman he had met at the entrance of Yuehu Residential Area, who had said that her husband was Du Hongyu.

Later, Pi Yangyang even looked up Hongyu Infrastructure Group and found out that this infrastructure company was indeed quite large.

With the Xingyi Industrial Park about to commence construction, Shanhe Infrastructure, a subsidiary of the Yan Group, certainly cannot complete such a massive project on its own.

Therefore, the company has been preparing to tender several infrastructure companies to ensure the smooth progress of the project.

After learning about Hongyu Infrastructure, Pi Yangyang became somewhat interested in the company.

Although Ma Shuiyun is arrogant and domineering, she is herself, and her husband is her husband.

After all, someone who can take a company public must be no incompetent person.

Therefore, if Hongyu Infrastructure really wants to participate in the bidding, Pi Yangyang intends to give them a chance.

"Oh, so this is Du Hongyu?" Pi Yangyang replied casually. "Are you quite familiar with this Mr. Du?"

Bai Kaixuan said, "I wouldn't say we're very familiar with each other, we just know each other. Their company has purchased building materials from our building materials company before, so we've had some dealings with them once or twice."

Pi Yangyang couldn't help but be a little surprised.

Bai Kaixuan's building materials company is very small and not even in the same league as Hongyu Infrastructure.

Even if Hongyu Infrastructure purchases building materials from Bai Kaixuan Company, does the group chairman need to personally appear?

"Actually... we didn't really have much interaction." Sure enough, Bai Kaixuan said with a hint of self-deprecation, "I just happened to run into them once or twice when I went to their company to settle my bill, and that's how we got to know each other."

"Collecting debts?" Pi Yangyang frowned.

He recalled Bai Kaixuan's humble demeanor in front of Du Hongyu earlier, and he roughly understood what had happened.

"Well, Hongyu Infrastructure purchased a batch of materials from my family's building materials company three years ago, and they haven't settled the account. They've purchased several more batches since then, but still haven't settled the account. I ran into them here today and wanted to ask them to settle the material payment for me. I don't need to settle the whole amount, at least settle a portion would be fine..."

Bai Kaixuan said with a hint of helplessness.

"Oh, how much money does Hongyu Infrastructure owe your building materials company in total?" Pi Yangyang asked casually.

Without a second thought, Bai Kaixuan blurted out, "Seven million six hundred and eighty thousand. This amount is nothing to their infrastructure company. But for my small company... not getting this money back will definitely have a big impact..."

Pi Yangyang was taken aback.

He originally thought that since Hongyu Infrastructure owed money, it must be a considerable sum.

He never expected that the debt would only amount to a few million over the years, which was indeed a bit beyond his expectations.

However, Bai Kaixuan is also right.

For a listed company, a few million is not much. But for Bai Kaixuan's Huading Building Materials, it is no small sum.

"What did he just say?" Pi Yangyang asked again.

Bai Kaixuan said, "What else can they say? It's the same old platitudes. They say the client hasn't settled their construction project payments yet. They also say their company is having financial difficulties and ask me to be understanding. Then they give me a bad check..."

Pi Yangyang couldn't help but frown.

Back then, Qin Yujie's Qin Group also encountered a similar situation.

Qin Yujie suffered from insomnia for several days in a row because she was trying to collect payment for goods.

Those companies that owed money acted like lords; no matter how much she pressed for payment, they always had something to say.

In the end, it was Pi Yangyang who secretly intervened and got the other party to pay back the debt readily.

Therefore, he understood Bai Kaixuan's distress.

"He just told me that their group is bidding for the Xingyi Industrial Park project," Bai Kaixuan continued. "If they win the project, not only will they settle the money they owe us, but they'll also continue to cooperate with us and help us make money..."

A playful smile crept onto Pi Yangyang's lips.

"Does he think that Hongyu Infrastructure is guaranteed to win the Xingyi Industrial Park project?"

Bai Kaixuan nodded. "He did speak with great confidence. His words implied that he had connections and securing a portion of the Xingyi Industrial Park project would be a piece of cake."

Pi Yangyang couldn't help but chuckle softly, "He has connections?"

Bai Kaixuan suddenly realized what was happening, stared at Pi Yangyang, and looked at him with a strange expression.

Yes, isn't that the biggest connection to Xingyi Industrial Park?

“He…that’s exactly what he said, he was absolutely certain,” Bai Kaixuan said hesitantly.

Pi Yangyang suddenly became interested and wanted to know who Du Hongyu's relationship was.

"Alright, don't overthink it," Pi Yangyang said calmly. "Their company owes you money, and they can't get away with it."

Bai Kaixuan's eyes lit up.

Although Pi Yangyang didn't make any promises, his words carried weight for him.

In his mind, there was nothing Pi Yangyang couldn't do.

At this moment, many cars drove over here.

Company owners, family heads, and department leaders arrived one after another.

Many reporters were present at the scene, vying for good positions in front of the makeshift stage.

According to the arrangements, the main leaders of Xingyi County will be present today, and key figures from relevant departments in Beijing will also be there.

On stage, staff members were checking the equipment again and again to prevent any unexpected situations.

Hundreds of armed police officers and police personnel were responsible for maintaining order at the scene.

The meeting began at 8:30.

While Pi Yangyang was chatting with Bai Kaixuan, Zheng Li walked over and respectfully called out, "Chairman, the meeting is about to begin. Please come up on stage."

Pi Yangyang looked at the stage and saw that quite a few people were already standing on it.

Among them were the main leaders of Xingyi County.

Lan Bowen had already arrived on stage and was greeting them.

Pi Yangyang slowly got out of the car, stretched his arms and legs a little, and then walked towards the stage.

According to the meeting agenda, Lan Bowen, representing the Yan Group, first gave a brief explanation of the entire project.

Next, Pi Yangyang delivered a speech, outlining his vision for the future of Xingyi Industrial Park.

He didn't write the speech, of course, but he had an excellent memory and memorized it completely after reading it a few times.

Following this were speeches from leaders of Xingyi County and leaders from departments in Beijing.

After completing the procedures, it was nearly 9:40.

Pi Yangyang, together with leaders from Xingyi County and Beijing, came to the foundation stone laying site and together shoveled a spadeful of soil.

The scene was immediately filled with the sounds of drums and music as the lion dance troupe began their performance.

With the booming of cannons, the Xingyi Industrial Park project was officially launched.

After finishing all this, Pi Yangyang greeted the leaders who came to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony one by one, and invited them to have lunch together at Yanguilou.

With the start of large machinery that had been waiting on site, the first and fourth phases of Xingyi Industrial Park began construction simultaneously amidst a roar.

Some company owners and family heads who came to watch the groundbreaking ceremony came to congratulate Pi Yangyang and try to get to know him.

Zheng Li became Pi Yangyang's temporary secretary, constantly accepting business cards from the bosses.

Such scenes were what Pi Yangyang disliked the most.

But now, he seems to have gotten used to it.

After exchanging pleasantries, under Lan Bowen's arrangement, all those who participated in the groundbreaking ceremony were sent to Yan Gui Lou.

The scene gradually became quiet.

Pi Yangyang breathed a sigh of relief and was about to get into his car to leave when Du Hongyu came up to him with a big smile, bowed slightly, and handed him a business card.

He lowered his posture considerably and said, "Chairman Pi, hello. Let me introduce myself. I am Du Hongyu, Chairman of Hongyu Infrastructure Group. I hope it will be an honor to meet you."