Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Zhao Shufang's eyes suddenly focused, sensing a hint of something unusual in Shen Yu's words. Her heartbeat quickened, but she remained calm. Shen Yu's words, "Everything was arranged specifically for you," stirred a sense of inexplicable unease within her.

She stared at Shen Yu, her eyes like knives: "What do you mean?"

Shen Yu didn't rush to answer. Instead, he stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at the city outside. The night street lights flickered in his eyes, as if he was thinking about how to continue the topic. "Mr. Zhao, it seems you really don't understand. I always thought you could guess a little, but I didn't expect you to be so slow."

Zhao Shufang's patience gradually wore out. She stood up and walked straight towards Shen Yu, her eyes as sharp as a sword: "Shen Yu, don't try to provoke me. I'm giving you one last chance. Tell me the truth and don't waste my time anymore."

Shen Yu turned around, a cold smile on his face. "You are indeed anxious. Okay, I'll tell you. In fact, everything is in Lu Lingyuan's plan."

"Lu Lingyuan?" Zhao Shufang's heart trembled, and she instantly had a sense of foreboding. She was all too familiar with the name Lu Lingyuan. Whether it was a prominent figure in the business world or the hidden forces, she was shocked and apprehensive. She had never expected that this matter would be connected to him.

Shen Yu nodded. "Yes, Lu Lingyuan. You think you are investigating the internal and external problems of the Zhao Group and suppressing our plans in order to protect your own company. In reality, you are just a pawn on the chessboard."

Zhao Shufang's mood sank, as if everything had become confusing. She sneered and stared at Shen Yu. "What exactly do you want to say? Are you saying that I'm Lu Lingyuan's tool?"

"That's right," Shen Yu said without hesitation. "From the very beginning, you've been drawn into Lu Lingyuan's chess game. You've unconsciously become one of his chess pieces, but you haven't been able to see this clearly."

Zhao Shufang's chest heaved violently, her mind a turmoil. She took several deep breaths before forcing herself to calm down. She had long heard that Lu Lingyuan was an extremely shrewd man, capable of maneuvering in the business world, but she had never imagined he would go so far as to include her in his plans.

She forced herself to gather her thoughts. "Why? I've never had any deep cooperation with Lu Lingyuan. What's your purpose? I'm just a small entrepreneur. Is it worth him manipulating me like this?"

"You're wrong," Shen Yu's tone became even colder. "You don't understand, Zhao Shufang, you are the real chess piece. The reason Lu Lingyuan has been secretly following you is not only because you are the heir to the Zhao Group, but also because of something about you. You have extraordinary resources, vision, and abilities, all of which are of inestimable value to him."

Zhao Shufang's heart skipped a beat: "What is there about me that deserves his attention?"

Shen Yu sneered, "The Zhao Group's wealth, the Zhao family's background, your intelligence—Lu Lingyuan has actually been secretly observing you for a long time. Your previous contact with him was one of his earliest plots. He's been waiting for you to fall into his control."

Zhao Shufang had never imagined she would become a target in such a situation. She gritted her teeth, suppressing her anger. "Are you going to cooperate with Lu Lingyuan's plan without hesitation?"

Shen Yu shook his head slightly. "I cooperated with him because I had no choice." He paused, his eyes becoming penetrating. "Look, in this world, those who can truly control everything have long since distanced themselves from us little characters. They don't require us to make our own decisions; we just need to follow their instructions."

Zhao Shufang's heart was shaken. She felt as if she had entered a huge mystery, and the mastermind behind it all was Lu Lingyuan. This man, with whom she had only briefly worked, had set up such a complex situation long ago, waiting for her to step into his control.

"I understand." Zhao Shufang suddenly sneered, "Do you think I'll just give up? Just succumb to you and Lu Lingyuan's plan so easily? Your plan ends here!"

Shen Yu smiled disdainfully: "Zhao Shufang, do you really think you can change anything? You are just a chess piece on the chessboard. No matter how you struggle, the final outcome will not change."

Zhao Shufang took a deep breath, a look of determination flashing in her eyes. "Shen Yu, do you think everything you've planned will succeed? I'm telling you, Lu Lingyuan's conspiracy will be exposed sooner or later. When that happens, all of your crimes will become the laughing stock of history."

A hint of uneasiness flashed across Shen Yu's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He smiled faintly, "Since you're so confident, just wait and see. In the end, Lu Lingyuan and I will have the last laugh."

Zhao Shufang glanced at Shen Yu mercilessly, turned around and left, her heart filled with the determination of revenge. No matter what, she would not allow herself and the Zhao Group to become victims on the chessboard of others.

Shen Yu stood alone in the room, watching Zhao Shufang's retreating figure, his heart stirring. He had long known that Zhao Shufang wasn't someone easily manipulated. Her wisdom and calmness had long intimidated him. However, there was no turning back in this game. They had already reached this point, and every step forward was fraught with uncertainty.

"Lu Lingyuan, is he really someone worthy of trust?" Shen Yu whispered to himself, but a hint of doubt emerged in his mind.

He knew that this battle with Zhao Shufang was far from over.