Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Late at night, Zhao Shufang sat in her hotel room, her mind unsettled, looking at the documents and phone on her desk. While her meeting with Mr. Shen had seemed calm on the surface, she knew it was far from over; it was only the beginning. She hadn't ignored the "price" Mr. Shen had mentioned. Every decision could push her into a more complex and dangerous situation.

"Shufang, why aren't you sleeping yet?" Lu Lingyuan pushed open the door and walked in. There was a hint of fatigue in his eyes, but his expression was still firm.

"I'm thinking about tomorrow." Zhao Shufang's eyes fell on the table, her tone a little low. "Although Mr. Shen agreed to help, the information he gave us is getting more and more complicated. The person he mentioned has too many connections behind him. This makes me begin to wonder if Mr. Shen is just the tip of the iceberg, and there may be a larger force behind him."

Lu Lingyuan walked over and sat across from her. "Don't worry, Shufang, we already have enough information. Although this is all complicated, there are also loopholes. Mr. Shen is not invulnerable, and what we need to do is to find this loophole."

Zhao Shufang nodded, but she still felt uneasy. "Ling Yuan, the information Mr. Shen gave us was too vague. Many things were left unsaid. Do you think he can be trusted?"

Lu Lingyuan was silent for a moment, then whispered, "Trust is relative, Shufang. Mr. Shen may appear calm and shrewd on the surface, but he must have his own plans. We can't rely on him completely, but at least, we need him now and can't give up any possible clues."

Zhao Shufang gazed out the window at the night and sighed softly. "I know, Ling Yuan. It's just that I feel like I'm getting deeper and deeper into this game, with no real way out."

"This is the cruelty of war." Lu Lingyuan's tone became more resolute. "When facing an enemy stronger than us, any weakness or hesitation may put us at a disadvantage. We must constantly analyze every detail and seize every opportunity. No matter how this war ends, we cannot give up."

Zhao Shufang was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath. "You're right. There's no turning back. We can only go all out."

Lu Lingyuan saw her determination and smiled. "Okay, then we'll continue tomorrow. Tonight, have a good rest."

Zhao Shufang nodded. Although there were still many unanswered questions in her mind, she knew that she had to get a good rest tonight and prepare for tomorrow's challenges.

The next day, sunlight streamed through the curtains. Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan returned to the location Mr. Shen had agreed to meet. This time, their goal was clearer: to find the key clues and destroy the enemy's defenses.

"You're here." Mr. Shen was already waiting in the reception room, flanked by two seemingly calm bodyguards. He glanced at Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan and nodded slightly. "I've already arranged the next plan. As we discussed earlier, you'll meet the key person tonight."

"Tonight?" Zhao Shufang raised her head, frowning slightly. "Mr. Shen, you didn't mention this before. We're not fully prepared, and meeting tonight seems too hasty."

Mr. Shen's eyes flashed with impatience. "Do you think this operation is just waiting for an opportunity? Your enemies can't give you more time. Once the opportunity is missed, it may never come back."

Zhao Shufang knew exactly what Mr. Shen meant. His words carried a harsh reality, but she still hesitated. "We are prepared, but..."

"Preparations are never complete," Mr. Shen interrupted her. "I know you're worried that things are too complicated and hard to control, but we have no choice. If we delay any longer, others will strike first."

Lu Lingyuan stood up and said firmly, "Mr. Shen, we will be ready as long as you can provide more information."

"Your mission is to meet that key figure and learn his details," Mr. Shen said coldly. "The key to everything lies in his hands."

Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan exchanged glances. Although they were a little confused, they knew that Mr. Shen was right. They really couldn't delay any longer.

"We understand." Zhao Shufang nodded. "But I need more protection. If things change, can we retreat in time?"

Mr. Shen smiled slightly. "Don't worry, I will arrange everything. There won't be much risk in tonight's meeting. You just need to do what you should do."

Although this meeting didn't cause much of a stir, the undercurrents within it had already begun to make Zhao Shufang wary. She knew this game was far from as simple as Mr. Shen had made it out to be.

At night, Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan followed Mr. Shen's instructions and came to a secret underground bar. Unlike the previous bar, this one seemed more mysterious and dangerous, with dim lights hiding unknown secrets.

"Come in, Miss Zhao, Mr. Lu." A low voice suddenly came from the corner, breaking the tense atmosphere in the air.

Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan walked towards the source of the sound and saw a middle-aged man in a black suit sitting on the sofa with eyes as sharp as an eagle.

"You're finally here." The middle-aged man slowly put down the wine glass in his hand and stood up. "I know you came to me for something you all want."

Zhao Shufang frowned slightly, her heart ringing with alarm, "Who are you?"

"My name is Fan Zhen." The middle-aged man said indifferently, "You should have heard of my name."

Zhao Shufang's heart skipped a beat. Sure enough, all this was related to Fan Zhen.

"What you're looking for is what I have." Fan Zhen smiled, "And I'm willing to trade."

Lu Lingyuan glanced at Zhao Shufang and asked in a low voice, "Transaction?"

Fan Zhen nodded, a hint of teasing in his eyes, "Yes, everything has its price, especially the information you want to obtain."

Zhao Shufang's heart tightened, and she finally understood that tonight's meeting was just the real beginning.