Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Zhao Shufang stood by the window, gazing at the gradually quiet streets outside, her heart growing heavier. She knew she had been thrust into the spotlight, her next move determining everyone's fate. However, the situation grew increasingly confusing, especially Lu Lingyuan's threats, which left her feeling deeply uneasy.

"Who is behind all this?" she whispered to herself, repeating the question over and over again, as if it could help her sort out her thoughts.

There was a knock on the door. Zhao Shufang quickly came to her senses, sorted herself out, walked over and opened the door.

"Mr. Zhao, Shen Yu asked me to come over and report the situation to you." A young assistant stood at the door, looking a little nervous.

"Come in." Zhao Shufang nodded and motioned him to enter.

The assistant walked in, opened the folder in his hand, and handed it to Zhao Shufang. "This is our latest intelligence. According to Zhang Tao's confession, Lu Lingyuan seems to be secretly acquiring shares in several companies. The specific purpose is still unclear, but the network of these companies has established connections with some of our key people."

Zhao Shufang took the document, flipped through a few pages, and her expression darkened. She knew that behind every move Lu Lingyuan made were hidden enormous interests and conspiracies. If he truly was orchestrating a grand scheme behind these equity acquisitions, then everything that followed might be beyond her imagination.

"What does he want?" Zhao Shufang murmured to herself, with a hint of anxiety in her tone.

The assistant said cautiously, "From Zhang Tao's confession, it seems Lu Lingyuan is searching for some key resource. We're not sure what it is, but his movements are becoming increasingly rapid, as if he's trying to break through our defenses in some way."

Zhao Shufang didn't say anything, but her heart grew heavier. She knew that Lu Lingyuan must have known that she was investigating him, and he had obviously begun to take the initiative to try to disrupt her plan.

At this moment, Shen Yu hurried in. Seeing Zhao Shufang frowning in thought, he immediately said, "Boss Zhao, we've uncovered a new clue. Lu Lingyuan's equity acquisition seems to involve a project related to the development of 'Cloud City'."

"'Cloud City'?" Zhao Shufang raised an eyebrow, clearly reacting to the name. It was a large-scale project that had just begun development, involving a massive amount of capital, and could almost be considered a bellwether for the entire industry. Any movement related to 'Cloud City' was cause for concern.

"Yes, 'Cloud City' is a key development area supported by the government, and many companies are vying for a share of it." Shen Yu continued, "If Lu Lingyuan is indeed involved in the 'Cloud City' project, then he has great ambitions. After all, the profits of this project are very considerable, and any participant can quickly rise to prominence."

"Can he do this?" Zhao Shufang's tone was a little uncertain. "After all, 'Cloud City' is a key government project. Can someone like Lu Lingyuan get into this project by acquiring shares in several companies?"

Shen Yu smiled faintly. "Lu Lingyuan's methods have always been sophisticated, and he has sufficient resources. We infer from his emails and transaction records that one of the developers of 'Cloud City' is a key shareholder in the shares held by one of his subsidiaries."

Zhao Shufang was silent for a moment, a complex look flashing in her eyes. "I see. Lu Lingyuan's goal isn't just to suppress us, but more importantly, to control this land. This large-scale acquisition and manipulation, if not stopped in time, could lead to even greater consequences."

Shen Yu nodded. "Yes, Mr. Zhao. If Lu Lingyuan eventually takes control of the development of Cloud City, the entire market will be dominated by him. At that time, our competitiveness will be greatly weakened."

Zhao Shufang thought for a moment, then said calmly, "We must act quickly. We can't let him have the chance to expand further. Today's situation may be the most dangerous moment. If we don't act now, the consequences will be disastrous."

Seeing Zhao Shufang's determination, Shen Yu immediately responded, "I will arrange for everyone to speed up the process and collect more information to ensure that we can obtain key evidence and launch a counterattack in time."

Zhao Shufang nodded and turned to her assistant, "You should also continue to monitor Zhang Tao and make sure he doesn't provide Lu Lingyuan with any useful information."

The assistant immediately left, and Shen Yu walked over to Zhao Shufang and asked softly, "Boss Zhao, are you really planning to confront Lu Lingyuan directly?"

Zhao Shufang lowered her head in thought for a moment, a cold glint in her eyes. "He thinks he has the whole situation under control, but I'm not a pushover. Since he's pushed me to this point, don't blame me for being rude."

She clenched her fists, her eyes filled with determination. No matter what, she couldn't let Lu Lingyuan succeed so easily. This game was no longer just a competition between companies; it involved her own survival.

"Shen Yu, I'm going to the developer's headquarters in 'Cloud City' tonight to personally learn about their situation," Zhao Shufang suddenly said. "If Lu Lingyuan really makes a move, we have to react as well."

Shen Yu was slightly stunned, then nodded: "Okay, Mr. Zhao. I will arrange everything."

Zhao Shufang took a deep breath, stood up, and walked to the window. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her face, illuminating her eyes with a hint of tenacity. "Lu Lingyuan, your chess game has already begun, but I won't stand idly by."

Everything seemed to be entering its most tense moment. Both Lu Lingyuan's plan and her own counterattack seemed to be waiting for a critical breaking point.