Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

As night fell, the hustle and bustle of the city gradually quieted, but Zhao Shufang's nerves grew. She knew today's action was a crucial battle that would determine the future. If she couldn't obtain sufficient evidence before Lu Lingyuan made his final decision, the situation could spiral out of control.

"Mr. Zhao, we have arranged that there will be an important internal meeting at the developer headquarters of 'Cloud City' tonight. You can enter disguised as an external investor." Shen Yu walked into the office and said in a low voice with a hint of caution on his face.

Zhao Shufang raised her head, pondered for a moment, and nodded. "That's settled then. What we need is a list of their decision-makers and the flow of funds. The more detailed, the better. Lu Lingyuan certainly didn't expect me to strike back at this moment."

"I understand." Shen Yu responded in a deep voice, then added: "I will make sure you are not discovered. I have already arranged security issues, and someone will be on hand to provide support tonight."

Zhao Shufang smiled slightly. "Be prepared. I must personally understand the true situation of this project and cannot allow any mistakes to occur in any link."

As night fell, Zhao Shufang changed into a simple business suit, concealing her usual demeanor and status. Her understated attire drew little attention, but her eyes were filled with sharp insight. Tonight's action, for her, was more than just a business struggle; it was a life-or-death duel.

Along the way, Zhao Shufang remained calm, without the slightest wavering in her heart. She knew that the calmer she appeared, the more in control she would have of the situation.

"Mr. Zhao, you must be careful." Shen Yu reminded again, obviously worried about the risks of this operation.

Zhao Shufang nodded slightly and whispered, "Don't worry, I know what to do." Her words revealed immense confidence, as if telling Shen Yu that she had already prepared to deal with any emergency.

At 8 p.m., Zhao Shufang arrived at the headquarters of the developer behind Cloud City. The building was imposing and majestic, symbolizing the project's ambition and future potential. The lobby was bustling with activity, with employees hurrying about, as if the entire company were operating at a fever pitch.

She quickly passed through the security check at the front desk and, using her pre-arranged identity, successfully entered the lounge area outside the conference room. Inside, the lights were dim, and several executives sat around a long table, discussing project details. Zhao Shufang silently observed them, taking note of each person's appearance and identity, and then quietly approached the conference room door.

"The focus of our discussion today is still on funding," a middle-aged man said, his tone filled with impatience. "If we continue at this pace, I'm afraid our funding chain will break."

"Don't worry, Mr. Lu has already arranged the flow of funds," another older woman replied. "These are only temporary difficulties, and everything will be back to normal in a few days."

"What about Lu Lingyuan? He has been very urgent these days and has been urging us to move forward." The middle-aged man frowned.

"Lu Lingyuan is certainly anxious, but I think he knows he doesn't have much wiggle room in the current situation. He's not the type to give up easily," the woman responded. "However, we can't delay for too long. The project must make a breakthrough before the end of this month, otherwise, we're likely to face even greater trouble."

Zhao Shufang listened quietly outside the door, rapidly analyzing this information in her mind. Lu Lingyuan's urgency wasn't simply about advancing the project, but rather related to a more complex scheme behind the scenes. Her intuition told her that this game was far more complex than she had imagined.

At this moment, footsteps suddenly sounded at the door. Zhao Shufang hurriedly squatted down and hid behind the pillar next to her. She held her breath and stared at the direction of the meeting room.

A man in a black suit walked in and gently pushed open the door. He was clearly an important figure in this meeting. Zhao Shufang could sense a sense of oppression just from his back and his aura. This man must not be underestimated.

"Everyone, the meeting continues." The man in black's voice was low and powerful.

As soon as he entered, everyone stood up immediately, appearing extremely respectful. Zhao Shufang frowned slightly. She knew this person must be one of Lu Lingyuan's agents. After all, the dominant force behind Cloud City was clearly Lu Lingyuan.

"President Lu has new instructions. We need to speed up our progress," the man in black said coldly. "Whether it's a funding issue or adjustments to the development plan, we must strictly follow President Lu's instructions."

The atmosphere in the conference room suddenly grew more tense. Zhao Shufang observed their expressions, trying to find more useful clues. The appearance of the man in black signaled that Lu Lingyuan had begun to fully advance his plan, leaving no one any chance to breathe.

Zhao Shufang took a deep breath, stood up, and slowly walked to the other side of the conference room. She knew that tonight's gambling game had just begun.

Just as she was about to leave, a light cough behind her interrupted her thoughts. She turned around suddenly and saw a middle-aged man who looked to be about forty years old standing behind her, with a sharp glint in his eyes.

"Who are you?" Zhao Shufang's heart trembled and she suddenly became nervous.

"I'm just a bystander." The middle-aged man smiled slightly, "But since you are here, I think we can talk."

Zhao Shufang's heart sank suddenly, knowing that she would not be able to escape tonight.