The God of Wealth starts with doing whatever you want

On the night Wang Chuanfu returned to Shenzhen, several floors of BYD's headquarters were brightly lit.

This entrepreneur, known for his pragmatism, personally convened an emergency meeting attended only by core executives.

On the projection screen in the conference room, the cooperation framework drafted during the day at the Jiangcheng Football Stadium was displayed—an agreement verbally agreed upon by Lin Zhengyu and Wang Chuanfu, with Xu Yun observing the entire process.

Now it is about to become a bombshell that will shake up the entire industry.

"Three days."

Wang Chuanfu tapped the table, his gaze sharp behind his glasses, and said, "I want to complete the drafting of all legal documents within three days and hold a press conference within five days."

A general counsel hesitated and said, "Mr. Wang, if we're in such a rush, some clauses might not have enough time to be detailed..."

"Sign a framework agreement first, and add details later."

Wang Chuanfu interrupted him and replied, "There are already a lot of rumors about solid-state batteries in the market. Huawei and Xiaomi are both making plans to develop them."

Whoever speaks first gains the upper hand.

He paused, glancing around at the solemn faces in the conference room: "BYD needs this technology, but even more so, it needs the prestige of being the first to launch it. Do you understand?"

Everyone nodded.

They understood all too well that the competition in the new energy vehicle market had entered a fierce stage, and battery technology was the key to survival.

Solid-state batteries are the key that can open the next door.

The meeting lasted until 2 a.m.

When Wang Chuanfu finally returned to his office, the Shenzhen night view outside the window was still dazzling.

He stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, rubbing his throbbing temples, recalling the scene on the court during the day.

Xu Yun's "hands-off" attitude initially made him somewhat suspicious.

After all, with licensing agreements involving billions, what boss wouldn't be completely indifferent?

But later he realized that it wasn't irresponsibility, but rather an extreme form of trust and self-confidence.

Trust Lin Zhengyu's abilities and be confident that even if problems arise, he can salvage the situation.

"An interesting young man."

Wang Chuanfu muttered to himself, then picked up his phone and sent a message to his assistant: "Mint green, matte finish, white interior, steering wheel engraved with an 'X', I want to see the actual car in two months."

Meanwhile, in Jiangcheng.

Xu Yun was lying on the sofa in Jiang Peiyao's apartment, his head resting on her lap, enjoying the gentle touch of her fingers combing through his hair.

The TV was on, but the volume was turned down very low, and an old movie was playing.

The autumn rain outside the window tapped against the glass, making a soft, continuous sound.

"What have you been doing in Yunnan for the past month?" Xu Yun asked with his eyes closed.

Jiang Peiyao paused for a moment: "Most of the time I'm in the Nujiang area. There's a village primary school there. The school building is a mud-brick structure built in the 1960s, and it's already a dangerous building."

We helped them rebuild, and while we were at it, we also built a road that was passable by vehicles.

"Was it successful?"

"I've run into some trouble."

Her voice softened as she said, "Some local material suppliers want to raise prices, thinking we're just 'easy targets' from out of town."

Later, I contacted county leaders and the provincial charity federation, and only then was I able to bring the price down.

Xu Yun opened her eyes and saw a trace of fatigue flash across her face.

This past month has clearly not been as easy for her as she made it sound on the phone.

Although the money was her own, she did not spend it extravagantly; she treated every expense with great care and responsibility.

Xu Yun smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard."

Jiang Peiyao smiled and said, "Seeing the children move into their new classrooms made me feel that it was all worth it."

She lowered her head and gently kissed Xu Yun's forehead.

"Thank you, Xu Yun. I couldn't have done all this without your support."

Xu Yun didn't say anything, he just held her hand.

The warmth of our palms was transferred between us, making this autumn rainy night especially comforting.

Xu Yun's phone vibrated. He glanced at it and saw that it was a WeChat message from Yu Chengdong.

"Mr. Xu, did you watch BYD's press conference?"

He was too lazy to reply, so he simply put his phone on silent and tossed it to the other side of the sofa.

"About work?" Jiang Peiyao asked.

"Yes, someone is getting anxious."

Xu Yun closed his eyes again and smiled, "Never mind them."

However, the tree may wish to remain still, but the wind will not cease.

Over the next few hours, the phone screen kept lighting up and turning off.

Lei Jun's and Yu Chengdong's posts were largely the same, both concerning BYD's upcoming release of solid-state battery technology.

Xu Yun didn't reply to any of them.

He only answered the phone reluctantly when Lin Zhengyu called, and asked with a forced smile, "Young Master Lin, what's wrong?"

"Huawei and Xiaomi... have been calling one after another."

Lin Zhengyu sounded somewhat overwhelmed.

"What does this have to do with me? You handle it yourself."

Xu Yun interrupted him, saying, "I told you, you are fully responsible for this matter."

"But they insist on finding you..."

"Just say I'm on vacation and my phone is off."

Xu Yun glanced at Jiang Peiyao, who was intently watching the TV screen. Her profile looked particularly gentle in the dim light. She said, "Also, don't contact me about these things at night in the future. I'm very busy."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Yun simply turned it off completely.

The world is quiet now.

"Won't you be worried about doing this...?" Jiang Peiyao was a little worried.

"Will I offend someone?"

Xu Yun finished speaking for her, then smiled and said, "In the business world, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests."

They complain today, but tomorrow new cooperation opportunities will come knocking on their door again.

He sat up, pulled Jiang Peiyao into his arms, and said with a smile, "I won't go anywhere for the next three days; I'll just stay with you."

"Really?" Her eyes lit up.

"real."

On the morning of the third day, BYD's press conference was held as scheduled.

Despite the limited time, the number of media present exceeded expectations.

Not only were all the technology and automotive media present, but many reporters from finance and even social news also showed up.

Everyone sensed the potential industry-shaking impact of this press conference.

Wang Chuanfu walked onto the stage still wearing that work jacket.

Without fancy PowerPoint presentations or lengthy opening remarks, he went straight to the point, saying, "Today, BYD would like to report two important developments to you."

The flashbulbs from the audience began to go off in rapid succession.

"First, our solid-state battery technology has completed the third phase of testing, with an energy density of 420Wh/kg and a cycle life of over 2000 cycles."

Exclamations of surprise rang out throughout the venue.

Several knowledgeable journalists have already begun to quickly calculate that this means electric vehicles can easily exceed 1000 kilometers in range, virtually eliminating range anxiety.

"second……"

After the commotion subsided, Wang Chuanfu and others continued, "We have obtained the relevant technology licenses, and we expect that the BYD 'Yangwang U9 Flagship Edition' equipped with solid-state batteries will be officially mass-produced and launched in the first quarter of next year."

This statement is like a boulder thrown into a calm lake.

The press conference continued, and Wang Chuanfu began to present test data, safety certifications, and mass production timelines, but the reporters in the audience were already getting restless.

The news spread rapidly through social media, and within ten minutes, "BYD has also obtained solid-state batteries" became the number one trending topic on Weibo.

At Huawei's headquarters in Shenzhen, Yu Chengdong watched the live broadcast in his office, his face grim.

He received no reply to Xu Yun's WeChat messages, and her phone was switched off when he tried to call her.

This deliberate avoidance itself sends a clear signal.

Xu Yun did not intend to get involved in this matter.

"Make an appointment with Lin Zhengyu."

Yu Chengdong said to his assistant, "This afternoon, wherever he is."

"Mr. Lin said he's in Jiangcheng and free at 3 PM."

Book a flight.

At the same time, at the Beijing Xiaomi Technology Park.

Lei Jun's reaction was even more direct.

After seeing the news, he was silent for a moment, then sent Xu Yun a WeChat message: "Xuedi, that's not very nice of you [bitter smile]".

There has still been no reply.

Lei Jun smiled, but there was a hint of helplessness in his smile.

He knew, of course, that Xu Yun was shirking responsibility, but this shirking precisely illustrated a problem.

Xu Yunzhen has no intention of getting involved in this matter.

"Get the car ready," Lei Jun said to his assistant. "To the airport, fly to Jiangcheng."

In Jiangcheng, in Jiang Peiyao's apartment, she was completely unaware of the storm that was brewing.

Xu Yun really turned off all communication devices.

For the past three days, he felt as if he had returned to the simplest state of life, shopping at the market with Jiang Peiyao, learning to cook Yunnan cuisine, looking at the photos she had taken over the past month, and listening to her tell stories about the mountain villages.

The next afternoon, they went to the Jiangcheng Art Museum.

A solo exhibition by an unknown painter; the exhibition hall was empty, with only the two of them in it.

The paintings are all abstract, with large blocks of color and twisted lines.

Xu Yun didn't quite understand it, but Jiang Peiyao read it very carefully.

"This one is called 'Rebirth'."

Pointing to a painting dominated by deep blue and gold, she said, "Look at these golden lines; they're struggling to grow out of the darkness."

Xu Yun looked in the direction she was pointing.

Indeed, those golden brushstrokes were sharp and powerful, piercing the deep blue background and extending towards the edge of the canvas.

"Do you like it?" he asked.

"Ah."

Jiang Peiyao nodded and smiled, "Struggling, but still striving upwards, just like..."

She didn't finish speaking, but Xu Yun understood.

Just like herself, she broke free from those unbearable pasts and strived to live the life she has now.

He took her hand: "Then let's buy it."

"It's very expensive. Although this painter isn't famous, the price tag is still 80,000..."

"Only 80,000."

Xu Yun deliberately acted like he was rich and powerful, and laughed, "Are you looking down on me?"

No, no.

Jiang Peiyao chimed in, "My husband is the richest man in the world."

Then, the painting was carefully packaged, and the staff said it would be delivered to their door.

As I left the art museum, the setting sun cast a golden-red glow over the entire street.

"Thank you," Jiang Peiyao said softly.

"No need to thank me, it's just a painting."

"It's not a painting."

She shook her head, touched, and said, "Thank you for spending time with me, thank you... for taking me seriously."

Xu Yun stopped and turned to look at her.

The autumn wind blew her long hair, and a few strands clung to her cheeks.

He reached out and helped her push it aside, his fingertips touching her warm skin. His tone was unusually serious as he said, "You've always been important to me."

Jiang Peiyao's eyes instantly welled up with tears.

She bit her lower lip, trying hard not to let the tears fall.

On the third day, they went to Yuntian Welfare Home, brought gifts for the children, and played games with them.

They really liked her in the courtyard of the welfare home.

A group of children surrounded Jiang Peiyao, chattering about what had happened in the past month.

Who learned to ride a bicycle, who got a perfect score on the exam, who argued with whom and then made up.

She listened patiently, nodding occasionally and patting their heads with a smile.

Xu Yun stood not far away watching.

Sunlight filtered through the branches and leaves of the sycamore tree, casting dappled shadows on her.

Her eyes crinkled when she smiled; it was a pure and warm smile, completely different from the polite or perfunctory smiles one might have in the business world.

Just then, a little girl of about five or six years old ran up to Xu Yun, looked up at him, and asked, "Uncle Xu, will you marry Teacher Jiang in the future?"

Xu Yun paused for a moment, then smiled: "What do you think?"

I think so.

The little girl nodded earnestly and said, "Aunt Jiang smiled the most when she looked at you, and she kept praising you."

Xu Yun crouched down, looking the little girl straight in the eye: "What did she say about me?"

She said you are a very, very good person.

The little girl tilted her head and replied, "Although I'm sometimes busy, I make time to be with her and support her in doing what she wants to do."

Xu Yun felt a pang of tenderness in her heart.

He looked up at Jiang Peiyao, who was being led by several children to see the sunflowers they had planted.

In the sunlight, her profile was bathed in a soft glow.

When they left the welfare home in the evening, Director Zhou saw them to the door.

Jiang Peiyao said, "I'll come to see the children again next month. I'll ask the director to keep an eye on my younger brother for me."

"Ah."

Dean Zhou smiled and said, "I will take good care of Jiang Ping'an, don't worry."

On the way back, the setting sun painted the sky a brilliant orange-red.

Jiang Peiyao leaned back in the passenger seat, feeling a little tired, and closed her eyes, pretending to doze off.

Xu Yun drove very slowly.

The car stereo was playing soft music, a piano piece that Jiang Peiyao liked.

While waiting at a red light, he turned his head to look at her and found that she had fallen asleep, her eyelashes casting a faint shadow under her eyes, and her breathing was steady and gentle.

He didn't wake her, but instead turned up the air conditioning temperature and continued driving home.

Jiang Peiyao woke up when the car entered the apartment's underground parking garage.

She rubbed her eyes, her voice still sleepy: "Have we arrived?"

"Ah."

Xu Yun parked the car and asked with a smile, "Are you hungry? What do you want to eat tonight?"

"I want to drink the mushroom soup I made yesterday."

"Okay, I'll make it when I get home."

Meanwhile, in a conference room at a high-end hotel in Jiangcheng, Lin Zhengyu was simultaneously dealing with inquiries from both Huawei and Xiaomi.

The coffee on the table had gone cold, and the ashtray was overflowing with cigarette butts.

Lin Zhengyu was busy dealing with Lei Jun and Yu Chengdong, who had come to attack.

He sat up straight, his gaze sweeping over the two industry leaders in front of him:
"Here's what we'll do. Regarding the next phase of solid-state battery upgrade technology, I guarantee you both six months of exclusive negotiation rights. As for BYD's situation this time... it's just like yours, we didn't have much of an advantage."

Yu Chengdong and Lei Jun exchanged a glance.

They are all smart people who know that continuing to argue is pointless, and that getting priority access to future technologies is the best outcome they can achieve right now.

"Six months, written in black and white in the contract," Yu Chengdong said.

"Okay." Lin Zhengyu nodded.

The negotiations lasted another two hours, and a preliminary cooperation agreement was finally reached.

After seeing the two big shots off, Lin Zhengyu slumped in his chair and let out a long sigh of relief.

In the apartment, Xu Yun was wearing an apron and busy in the kitchen.

The mushroom soup was bubbling away in the clay pot, its aroma filling the entire room.

Jiang Peiyao was setting the table, occasionally glancing up at him with eyes full of tenderness.

The phone was on the dining table, its screen dark.

The soup was ready, and Xu Yun ladled out two bowls and brought them to the table.

“Try it,” he said.

Jiang Peiyao scooped up a spoonful, blew on it, and put it in her mouth.

Then she smiled, her eyes curving into crescents: "Delicious."

"Then eat more."

After dinner, Xu Yun washed the dishes, and Jiang Peiyao wiped the table.

The two worked together seamlessly, like a couple who had been together for a long time.

After tidying up, the two snuggled up on the sofa to watch a movie. It was a very old French film, slow-paced with little dialogue.

Halfway through the movie, Jiang Peiyao leaned over and rested her head on Xu Yun's shoulder.

"Xu Yun".

"Ok?"

"I've had a great time these past three days."

Xu Yun lowered his head and placed a kiss on her hair: "Me too."

The movie continued, the black and white images flickering on the television screen.

The two of them had lost interest in watching TV and went straight to the bedroom to continue discussing the "life" issue they hadn't been able to resolve the previous night.

But no one expected that Chen Xin, far away in Jiang County, would start to experience a dull ache in her stomach in the middle of the night...

That night, the little life began without warning! (End of Chapter)