Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

After the mall incident, Li Ting became even more wary of Zhao Shufang. She understood that this woman's scheming was far more complex than she'd ever seen. Although she always presented herself as gentle and respectful, Li Ting knew that everything Zhao Shufang did wasn't just to sabotage her; she had a deeper agenda.

Although Li Ting remained calm on the surface, her inner vigilance had increased to the extreme. She began to pay close attention to Zhao Shufang's whereabouts, especially her interactions with the mall and her mother's business, and gradually became aware of some suspicious details.

That evening, Li Ting was still busy in her small studio, sorting out new fabric designs. Suddenly, her phone rang, shattering the silence. It was Manager Wang.

"Ms. Li, there's something you need to pay attention to. There seem to be some new changes inside the mall recently," Manager Wang said in a subdued voice. "It could be related to your product, or it could be pressure from other competitors."

Li Ting's heart tightened, and she immediately composed herself and asked, "What's the change? Did Zhao Shufang do something?"

Manager Wang was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, "I checked, and recently some unidentified funds have flowed into the mall's account. The amount is not small. Also, there are some issues with the supplier; some product quality reports have been tampered with."

Li Ting raised her eyebrows: "What do you mean?"

Manager Wang continued, "That is, someone is behind this, trying to influence the mall's sales through this method, and even involving competitors. Ms. Li, someone may be deliberately causing trouble for you."

"I understand." Li Ting gritted her teeth, "Manager Wang, please help me find out more about these clues."

"Don't worry, I'll do my best." Manager Wang said and hung up the phone.

Li Ting stood in front of the window, took a deep breath, and began to think about how to deal with the upcoming challenges.

A few days later, Li Ting received an unexpected news: Lao Zhou from the town contacted her secretly after getting some clues, saying that he had found out some unknown transactions of Zhao Shufang.

"Li Ting, I found some bad information. Zhao Shufang has been frequently appearing at certain suppliers recently, and has also been in contact with some out-of-town buyers, secretly collecting high commissions."

A chill flashed in Li Ting's eyes: "Who is she collaborating with?"

Old Zhou hesitated for a moment. "I'm not sure of the specific names, but there are a few records of fund flows that show Zhao Shufang was at least involved. She might have been behind some business acquisitions."

Li Ting's heartbeat quickened slightly. It seemed that everything was just as she had guessed. Zhao Shufang was not just competing with her in the business world. Her ambitions went far beyond that.

"Okay, Lao Zhou, please investigate further and find more detailed information."

After hanging up the phone, Li Ting leaned against the table, lost in thought. Zhao Shufang was likely to have a powerful force behind her, so she had to be careful this time and not let them succeed.

A few days later, Li Ting received an anonymous letter. There was no sender on the envelope, just an address, suggesting she visit. Li Ting felt a pang of anxiety, thinking it might be related to Zhao Shufang. She decided to go and find out for herself.

She packed light and drove to the location mentioned in the letter—a remote warehouse. The warehouse looked deserted, so quiet it was hard to believe it had once been a bustling commercial district. Li Ting took a deep breath, pushed open the warehouse door, and walked in.

The warehouse was unusually dim, with only a single, dim light bulb hanging from the ceiling, illuminating the chaotic surroundings. There were numerous cartons and goods scattered on the floor, but the most eye-catching thing was a large bag in the corner.

Li Ting approached and suddenly noticed some familiar fabrics and logos inside the bag. These fabrics were exactly the same material used for the new picture hangings her own mall had introduced. She couldn't help but feel startled, and her previous suspicions became increasingly certain.

She quickly opened the bag and found that although the fabric inside was her product, it had been reprocessed and some chemical ingredients had been added to the fabric, making it look cheaper and inferior.

Just as Li Ting was about to investigate further, footsteps were heard behind her.

"Li Ting, why are you here?" A familiar voice came from the darkness.

Li Ting turned around suddenly and saw Zhao Shufang walking towards her slowly, holding a cigarette in her hand and a faint smile on her lips.

"What exactly do you want to do?" Li Ting asked in a low voice, her eyes full of vigilance.

Zhao Shufang chuckled and walked up to Li Ting with a calm expression: "Don't you know exactly what I did? Li Ting, competition in the business world is cruel. Whoever survives is the winner. You are just a small-time fighter. You are too naive to want to fight against me."

Li Ting felt both furious and calm upon hearing these words. She knew Zhao Shufang was simply using a series of tactics to destroy her career. She looked at Zhao Shufang coldly and said firmly, "You've gone too far this time, Zhao Shufang. Do you think I don't know what you're doing? You've colluded with suppliers behind my back and deliberately sabotaged everything. I'll make you pay for all of this."

Zhao Shufang's expression changed slightly, and she sneered, "Pay the price? Li Ting, anyone who dares to confront me will never have a good ending. You're too weak, thinking you can defeat me with just some clever tricks?"

Li Ting looked into her eyes and said slowly, "No matter how strong you are, I will be the final winner."

Zhao Shufang's smile grew even colder: "Then we'll see."

Upon returning home, Li Ting immediately contacted Manager Wang, told him the clues she had found, and asked him to report the case to the police through formal channels. At the same time, she also prepared to hand over the evidence to the relevant authorities to completely expose Zhao Shufang and the forces behind her.

She knew that this time she was not only fighting for victory for her career, but also defending the principles and dignity she upheld.

However, all this was just the beginning. She didn't expect Zhao Shufang to give up easily, as the next challenge had just begun.