Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Zhao Shufang left the café, her expression still calm, but her heart was already roiling. She knew that facing Lu Lingyuan's calm yet unfathomable face, she had reached a point of no return. And while tonight's conversation had seemed calm and peaceful, the hidden crisis behind it had left her feeling a tremendous pressure.

She looked up at the night sky and took a deep breath, as if to push away the weight of it all. However, the truth of the matter had already quietly sprouted in her heart and could no longer be ignored. With every word Lu Lingyuan said, she realized more and more that her fate and the Zhao Group's fate were deeply entangled with this man's calculations, and they were inextricable.

Her phone vibrated in her pocket. She quickly took it out and saw a message from Chen Jin: "I have found some information about Lu Lingyuan. I will send you the detailed information tonight. I will do my best to help you find out what you want."

Zhao Shufang's lips curled up slightly. Chen Jin had always been the person she trusted the most. Although many things had changed around her during this period, Chen Jin's presence was still her solid support. She immediately replied, "Thank you. I'll contact you tonight."

She knew that tonight's conversation with Lu Lingyuan was just a prelude, and the real challenge was yet to come. And she had to seize the initiative in this contest.

Late at night, Zhao Shufang returned home, Lu Lingyuan's words still echoing in her mind: "What do you think you can change? You're just making the same moves on the same chessboard. Even the outcome is predetermined."

These words made her realize more clearly that Lu Lingyuan's layout was deeply embedded in every link of the Zhao Group. If she wanted to completely reverse the situation, she must first figure out how Lu Lingyuan had led herself and the Zhao Group into his trap step by step.

Sitting in her study, she flipped through the documents Chen Jin had sent her, examining each one. Soon, she discovered some compelling details—Lu Lingyuan's family background, business strategy, and even some of his historical dealings with the Zhao Group—all aligned with her theories. This man's influence had already begun to infiltrate the Zhao Group many years ago.

She clenched her fists, a surge of rage burning within her. It turned out there had been a trace of this all along. She had always believed the Zhao Group was the foundation her father had painstakingly built, but in reality, many undercurrents had been brewing long before she was aware of it, and she hadn't noticed.

Just then, the phone vibrated again. Chen Jin sent the latest news: "I found some key information. Lu Lingyuan's steps and layout in the business world are far more complicated than we imagined. He is not only a rival to the Zhao Group, but he may even be manipulating many important decisions behind the scenes."

Zhao Shufang read the message with a flicker of determination in her eyes. Chen Jin's intelligence had undoubtedly been a great help, but she knew it wasn't enough to uncover Lu Lingyuan's true colors. She had to take a more direct approach to fundamentally disrupt Lu Lingyuan's scheme.

The next morning, Zhao Shufang woke up early, dressed, and prepared to go to the Zhao Group. She knew that everything she did today would determine the future. In this game, she would not only face external enemies, but also those traitors lurking within. Every step she took would require her to be extremely cautious.

When Zhao Shufang entered the company building, she looked around. Although everything here was still normal, her heart was no longer calm. She went to the president's office and saw Shen Yu waiting for her.

"Mr. Zhao, are you ready for today's board meeting?" Shen Yu saw Zhao Shufang with a barely perceptible nervousness on his face.

Zhao Shufang nodded, her tone calm: "I'm ready. Are you?"

Shen Yu was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "Of course I'm ready. Today is a critical moment. What the board of directors decides is related to the future development of the company."

Zhao Shufang didn't say much, just signaled him to continue preparing for work. She knew that today's board meeting was not only about deciding some business issues of the company, but also a game between her and Lu Lingyuan.

The meeting began, and the Zhao Group's executives expressed their opinions on the company's future development. However, Zhao Shufang quickly noticed something unusual: several executives spoke in overly aggressive tones, some even deliberately contradicting her. She frowned slightly, realizing that these individuals were likely connected to Lu Lingyuan.

Finally, when it was her turn to speak, Zhao Shufang stood up, her gaze sweeping across the room, her voice clear and powerful: "Ladies and gentlemen, we are meeting today not only for the future development of our company, but also to determine whether the Zhao Group can truly grasp the lifeline of the market in the future. I believe everyone can see that today's situation has far exceeded our expectations."

She paused, her gaze sweeping resolutely across the awkwardly-faced executives. "If we continue operating as we have in the past, the Zhao Group will inevitably be controlled by outside forces. Now, we must make a choice: either be conservative or be aggressive. I believe we can meet this challenge."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the conference room instantly became tense. The executives, who had been feeling somewhat uneasy, looked at each other, clearly realizing the seriousness of the situation. Shen Yu no longer smiled, but instead looked at Zhao Shufang solemnly.

At this moment, an uninvited guest suddenly broke into the meeting room. Zhao Shufang looked at the newcomer and her face darkened: "Why are you here?"

The man who arrived was Lu Lingyuan, a meaningful smile on his face, as if everything was under his control. "Mr. Zhao, it seems you still don't understand. You're not just facing a struggle within the Zhao Group, but a game played by the entire business world."