After divorcing my celebrity wife, I became the world's richest person

Chen Yu didn't say much, he just called for Ning Kai to add a few more dishes.

He had come here after receiving a text message from Xie Jiang, who seemed to have run into some trouble during the construction process.

On the twenty-seventh floor of the tower, the project was in its final stages; it just needed a sweep of the cement floor to be completed.

But there was a guy dressed up like a decent human being, sitting there along with dozens of men, staring intently at Xie Jiang.

"Han 'Beardo,' our issue is a personal grudge. There's no need to involve someone else's project! That's also an unspoken rule of the streets. Aren't you going a bit too far?"

Han 'Beardo' smirked with a sleazy expression: "Old Xie, you've been developing too fast lately. You've even set up your own construction company and have started to look down on your peers!"

"In the past, whenever there was work, we would all share in it. Now look at you, you can handle the whole thing by yourself!"

In the construction industry, there are many unwritten rules, and those small-scale subcontractors typically occupy various stages of construction.

For example, if a small construction team took on a sizable project, they would collaborate with other subcontractors responsible for different stages of the project.

But now Xie Jiang had developed his own company and was able to take on an entire project by himself, naturally setting himself apart from the industry.

For Xie Jiang, it was a good thing, as his business had grown considerably. But to his peers, he had become a thorn in their side.

"Han 'Beardo,' we all make our living based on our skills in this line of work. How is it my problem if you can't get jobs? And now you're causing trouble here today, are you not taking me seriously?"

"Old Xie! That doesn't sound right," Han 'Beardo' retorted with a clenched teeth. "Let's just stick to the facts. When I used to take on projects, I always left the juiciest part for you..."

"That's because you had no clue how to handle that part of the project! And besides, I've given you plenty of work, haven't I?"

The two of them argued fiercely, neither willing to back down.

Their workers looked ready to jump into action, and it would take only one spark to potentially incite a fight between the two sides.

"What's all this about? Why the big fuss?"

Chen Yu walked onto the construction site with a look of frustration on his face.

When he had come up earlier, he had checked the various floors and found the decoration to be quite satisfactory. With a bit of furniture arrangement, the hotel could start its business right away.

The entire tower was basically decorated; only this twenty-seventh floor, which served as a buffer zone, had to be left till the end for renovations.

For floors like this compromise one, pillars sometimes have to be erected to connect above and below when necessary. Otherwise, there could be unwanted troubles, even causing walls to crack.

But now, this critical floor had only been halfway through construction when someone obstructed it; anyone would be angry in this situation.

Seeing Chen Yu enter made Xie Jiang a bit embarrassed.

After all, he was responsible for the project, and the grudge with Han 'Beardo' was personal. If any issues arose, the responsibility would certainly be his.
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Although Han 'Beardo' was aggressive, he wilted upon seeing Chen Yu.

For Chen Yu to entrust such a big project to Xie Jiang meant he was already a major player in Suzhou City, and there might be more and better projects to come.

For those like them working on contracts, Chen Yu was definitely not someone to offend.

"Ah, this must be Mr. Chen! I've heard so much about you."

Han 'Beardo' put on an obsequious smile and took the opportunity to pull out a cigarette from his pocket.

Chen Yu didn't even glance at him, but instead, moved a chair from the side and sat down.

"Mr. Han, what exactly do you want to do by coming here out of the blue? Are you intentionally trying to obstruct my construction project?"

Han the Bearded waved his hands repeatedly, "Even if you lent me the guts, I wouldn't dare. But when it comes to this type of in-between-floor construction, I'm the best in Suzhou City! If you give this project to me, I guarantee it'll be finished in three days."

Chen Yu was somewhat annoyed. Although there were their own rules among those engaged in construction, this project was his, and the building was already operating on a semi-open basis. If he couldn't complete the construction in the shortest time, the losses would fall on him.

Therefore, it was impossible for him to employ a stranger and such an untrustworthy fellow for his project.

"Old Xie, how much longer do you need to finish?" Chen Yu asked abruptly.

Xie Jiang held up one finger, "One day, by tonight at twelve o'clock, the whole building will be ready to open for business."

Chen Yu nodded and then directly called Zhou Shengtao.

Regardless of whether Han the Bearded had a criminal record, just his actions in hindering the project already constituted a crime.

Han the Bearded still had no idea about Chen Yu's connections and continued to be extremely arrogant.

"One day? Mr. Xie, stop blowing your own trumpet! For this kind of floor construction, without special techniques and workers, it would take at least three days..."

Once Xie Jiang heard the content of Chen Yu's phone call, he knew it was to Zhou Shengtao.

He didn't say much more, just instructed the workers behind him to clear a path, and sat down next to Chen Yu himself.

Han the Bearded kept on talking incessantly, praising his workers to the skies and claiming he had graduated from a foreign university specializing in construction engineering and had returned to the country.

What should've been said, and what shouldn't have been said, he babbled on and on, giving Chen Yu a headache.

If it wasn't for Zhou Sheng arriving timely with the relevant personnel, Chen Yu might have been unable to resist pummeling him right then and there.

When Han the Bearded was taken away, he was still confused, not understanding what had happened.

Once the situation had been resolved, Chen Yu stepped forward and patted Xie Jiang on the shoulder.

"Old Xie, every worker onsite today gets a red envelope of two hundred. I hope you can help me clean up this mess quickly; I need to be open for business tomorrow."

The workers onsite immediately became excited; they thought they would have their pay docked after such a long delay, but instead, they were getting a red envelope of two hundred.

Xie Jiang looked at Chen Yu gratefully, "Don't worry, I'll make sure it's done by tonight."

Chen Yu didn't say anything more and headed downstairs.

"Xiao Hui!"

As soon as he reached the first floor, he called Han Xiaohui to his side.

"Starting today, you are officially my secretary. Your monthly salary will start at ten thousand, with social insurance and housing fund. I'll get it sorted out for you! For now, your workplace will be here. Get familiar with the place, and if there's nothing else to do, you can try doing some embroidery based on the paintings on the wall."

Han Xiaohui was flabbergasted. She was still wrapped up in the idea that she was a 'gift'.

She hadn't expected not only to be given formal employment by Chen Yu but also to have her social insurance and housing fund covered.

"Mr. Chen, I..."

Before she could speak, Chen Yu pointed towards the busy Chu Hong.

"Head over to Chu Hong and get to know the business model of this mall, then draft a detailed business strategy report for me."