The situation you mentioned does exist, and there are some situations where the payment of the project money is difficult or cannot be solved normally. First of all, if the contractor is in arrears, he can claim the project payment from the employer in accordance with Article 26 of the Interpretation on Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Cases Involving Disputes over Construction Contracts, or he can file a lawsuit with the court to include the employer, the developer, the project owner, the subcontractor, the general contractor and the subcontractor as co-defendants. When asking for project money, the contractor needs to master certain legal knowledge and skills, such as decisively asking for project money, accepting partial repayment, accepting collateral, entrusting others to ask for accounts, and filing a lawsuit in court.
Secondly, if you do not have a labor contract with the general contractor, then you may need to find other ways to solve this problem. For example, you can try to negotiate with the general contractor, or seek help from relevant regulatory bodies, such as the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, the Labor Bureau, etc. These agencies can provide some policy and legal guidance and support to help you solve your problems.
Finally, if you've tried all the formal avenues and still can't solve the problem, then you may want to consider seeking legal assistance or other legal avenues to resolve the issue. For example, you can consult a professional lawyer or legal organization to understand your rights and legal options so that you can better protect your rights and interests.
In short, a variety of factors need to be considered to solve the problem of project payment, including legal means, negotiation and settlement, and seeking help from regulatory authorities. If you encounter difficulties, it is recommended that you seek professional help and support in time so that you can better protect your rights and interests.