Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Zhao Shufang stood at the floor-to-ceiling window of a high-rise building, her gaze piercing the city's neon lights as she gazed into the distance. Her mood wasn't as calm as it appeared. Though she remained composed on the surface, the turbulent waves within were difficult to conceal. Shen Yu's counterattack was swift and deadly, especially the chain reaction following Shengyuan Materials' announcement of the suspension of cooperation, which had already begun to significantly impact her plans.

"Mr. Zhao, we've already started investigating the internal leak." The assistant gently pushed open the door and reported in a low voice, "The preliminary conclusion is that a core employee in our R&D department had contact with Shen Yu's team."

Zhao Shufang's eyes suddenly became as sharp as a knife. She slowly turned around and sneered, "It's actually someone from the R&D department. It turns out that the people behind the scenes are the most reliable. She thought she could attack me without alerting the enemy? I think she underestimated me."

She stood up, her tone steady yet tinged with a hint of threat: "Take immediate action and find this person. No matter how deep she hides, we must dig her out. Show no mercy."

"Yes, Mr. Zhao." The assistant nodded and walked out.

Zhao Shufang stood there in silence for a moment, then suddenly her cell phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number, and she hesitated for a moment before answering it.

"Zhao Shufang, I know you are looking for me." The voice on the other end of the phone was cold, but full of provocation.

Her heart suddenly shook, and her voice was calm: "Who are you? How do you know about me?"

"Haha, it seems you don't know me." The other party's tone was a bit teasing, "But I know you are facing tremendous pressure now. Shen Yu has already started to take action."

Zhao Shufang's heart tightened, and her fingers trembled slightly, but she quickly regained her composure: "What do you want?"

"You are smart and won't go to your own death." The other party's voice became low. "I can help you deal with Shen Yu, but you have to agree to one condition."

Zhao Shufang held the phone tightly, her eyes sharp as a knife: "What are the conditions?"

"If you promise me, I'll tell you everything about Shen Yu, including the true power behind him." The voice on the other end of the line paused briefly before continuing, "He dares to provoke you because he has the support of a more powerful force. You think he's only fighting against the Zhao family, but in fact, he's suppressing you on behalf of a larger force."

Zhao Shufang's heart skipped a beat, and her hand involuntarily clenched around her phone. She knew that what this person said might not just be a threat, but could even be the truth. And if it were true, her situation would become even more complicated, perhaps even putting her in an irreversible predicament.

"Who are you?" She lowered her voice, suppressing her inner anxiety, "Why are you helping me?"

"I have my reasons." The other party replied coldly, "You just need to remember that there is a powerful force behind Shen Yu, and what you need to do is choose to stand on my side."

On the other end of the phone, Zhao Shufang seemed to hear a brief silence, and then the other party hung up.

She stood by the window, her mind racing. Shen Yu's counterattack was fierce, but if, as he claimed, he was backed by a larger force, she would have to be even more cautious. She wasn't afraid of a powerful enemy, but if there truly was a force more powerful than her, then this struggle wouldn't just be a commercial battle; it would be a matter of life and death for her entire Zhao Group.

At the same time, Shen Yu did not let down his guard because of Zhao Shufang's counterattack. He sat at his desk, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, his eyes thoughtful.

"Mr. Shen, the Shengyuan incident has completely erupted, and Zhao Shufang's reaction has been very intense." Liu Kai stood at the table and reported respectfully, "She has dispatched a large number of personnel to investigate, targeting our internal personnel."

"She finally found out." Shen Yu smiled slightly, his voice low, "Zhao Shufang is not a fool. Although she underestimated me at first, she has now realized the threat."

"Mr. Shen, how should we respond? If she really finds someone within our organization, it could cause considerable trouble." Liu Kai asked with some concern.

Shen Yu raised his head, a cold glint in his eyes. "There are troubles, but we are well prepared. Although Zhao Shufang is smart, her vision is too limited. She only sees the surface and may not be able to see the truth of the whole situation."

He stood up, walked to the window, and overlooking the night view outside, he said in a deep voice: "She wants to attack from behind, but I can also make her trip from behind. Zhao Shufang, give me some time, and I can remove all the chess pieces in her hands one by one."

At that moment, Shen Yu's phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number. After answering, a cold laugh came from the other end of the line: "Shen Yu, listen carefully, Zhao Shufang already knows that you have the power behind you."

Shen Yu frowned slightly, his eyes sharp: "Who are you? How do you know this?"

"Haha, don't you think you're being too cautious?" the other person's tone was tinged with sarcasm. "The pressure Zhao Shufang faces right now is far greater than you imagine. She has the ability to fight back against you, but she also has a vulnerable side. The question is, are you prepared to face her counterattack?"

Shen Yu's heart trembled, and he vaguely sensed a hint of an unusual atmosphere: "Who are you? What do you want?"

"You don't need to know who I am. I'm only here to give you a warning. Zhao Shufang isn't as simple as you think. Her hidden strength is far greater than you realize. If you want to continue playing against her, you must be wary of her every move." The other party's voice grew increasingly cold. "Also, remember, if you want to break her situation, you must consider that she has already begun to react."

The call was quickly hung up, and Shen Yu's grip on the phone tightened, a gloomy look flashing in his eyes. He knew that this game was no longer just a contest between two people, but a secret confrontation between multiple forces.

The battle between Zhao Shufang and Shen Yu has entered its most dangerous phase. Undercurrents surge behind the scenes, and every move by either side is fraught with uncertainty. Both Zhao Shufang and Shen Yu understand that the ultimate outcome will depend on who can seize greater initiative in this hidden battle, and it all seems destined to end in a decisive battle.