Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

The morning sun was still gentle. Zhao Shufang stood by her office window, her gaze fixed on the bustling street outside. Her thoughts drifted away from the scene before her and returned to her confrontation with Shen Yu. While she appeared calm on the surface, she knew deep down that this game of chess had become increasingly complex and subtle.

Every move Shen Yu made was a pressing one, and all she could do was to minimize her mistakes. Internal adjustments to the company were already underway, and an investigation into partners had begun. Zhao Shufang had no intention of letting Shen Yu succeed easily.

However, she knew that these preparations alone were not enough. She needed a stronger force to compete with Shen Yu. For this reason, she decided to contact some heavyweights in the industry, hoping to use their influence to inject more powerful resources into the company.

A soft knock on the door interrupted her thoughts.

"Come in."

The door was gently pushed open, and Zheng Kai walked in. There was a hint of uneasiness on his face, and he was holding a document in his hand, obviously having something urgent to report.

"Mr. Zhao, I just received news that Shen Yu has made new moves." Zheng Kai put the document on the table with an anxious tone.

Zhao Shufang glanced at the document and raised her brows slightly. "What did he do again?"

Zheng Kai continued, "He has begun further contact with our former partner, Antuo Group, and seems to be discussing some details of the cooperation. Antuo once had a deep cooperative relationship with us. If Shen Yu can gain the upper hand in this regard, our situation will become more complicated."

Zhao Shufang put down her teacup, a cold look in her eyes. "Antuo Group?" she whispered to herself, as if wondering what was behind all this. Then, her gaze fixed on Zheng Kai, "Contact the person in charge at Antuo and arrange a meeting immediately. No matter what, this matter can't be delayed any longer."

Zheng Kai nodded, turned and left the office.

Zhao Shufang stood by the window, her gaze penetrating. Shen Yu's actions were becoming increasingly frequent, clearly indicating he was preparing to intensify his crackdown on her. This time, the involvement of the Antuo Group meant Shen Yu was taking even more drastic measures, attempting to completely siege the company through capital. Zhao Shufang couldn't afford to take this situation lightly.

A few hours later, Zhao Shufang arrived at the Antuo Group headquarters. It was a modern, high-rise building, and the lobby downstairs was spacious and bright, with a formal and rigorous atmosphere. As Zhao Shufang entered the lobby, the receptionist immediately directed her, and soon she was ushered into the group president's office.

Inside the office sat a middle-aged man, seemingly elegant, yet his eyes shone with shrewdness and apathy. This was Lin Guoqiang, the current president of Antuo Group.

"Mr. Zhao, welcome." Lin Guoqiang stood up and extended his hand with a smile.

Zhao Shufang smiled calmly, shook hands with him, and sat down. "Mr. Lin, let's get straight to the point of our meeting today."

Lin Guoqiang sat down, sizing up Zhao Shufang with a sharp gaze. "Of course, Mr. Zhao, I heard that Shen Yu has been putting some pressure on you guys lately. How are you going to deal with it?"

Zhao Shufang stared at him and whispered, "What does your partnership have to do with Shen Yu? Are you telling me something you shouldn't, Mr. Lin?"

Lin Guoqiang was slightly stunned, then laughed, "You're quite direct. I certainly understand Shen Yu's actions. However, as business partners, our goal is always to maximize profits. My cooperation with Shen Yu is entirely based on market demand, and you should understand this."

"I understand," Zhao Shufang nodded. "But if you want to analyze the competitive relationship between Shen Yu and me based on interests, then I can only tell you that we are not on the same level. Shen Yu is just trying to put pressure on me through capital games, but I still believe that you know that he will not be the ultimate winner."

Lin Guoqiang was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Mr. Zhao, are you saying that Shen Yu is not the only choice?"

Zhao Shufang smiled and said, "Each of us makes different choices. I certainly won't give up on working with the right partner, especially in such a delicate situation as today. Any wrong decision could lead to irreversible consequences."

Lin Guoqiang seemed touched by her words, his brows furrowed slightly. "Do you think Shen Yu can really crush you from a capital perspective?"

Zhao Shufang looked at him calmly. "If he wants to crush me with capital, then he needs to consider not only the issue of capital chain, but also who has more say in the market. If Shen Yu thinks that he has enough capital to control the entire market, then he is overestimating himself."

Lin Guoqiang was silent for a moment before slowly nodding. "You're right. The market is the ultimate decision maker. However, Mr. Zhao, if you truly want to escape this war unscathed, you must be adequately prepared."

Zhao Shufang put away her smile, her eyes burning, "I've been ready for this for a long time."

A few days later, Shen Yu challenged Zhao Shufang again. Antuo Group officially announced its partnership with Shen Yu, launching a new project involving substantial capital investment and resource allocation. This news quickly captured the attention of the entire market.

However, Zhao Shufang remained unfazed. She calmly released a statement to the market, announcing that her partnership with Antuo Group had not ended and that both parties would soon launch an even more market-shattering initiative. Through precise public opinion guidance, she successfully shifted public opinion regarding Shen Yu's partnership with Antuo.

This silent confrontation has just begun.