Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

As the Zhao Shufang incident gradually came to light, Li Ting's life once again fell into an unprecedented predicament. The forces hidden behind the scenes, like undercurrents in a silent ocean, could stir up waves at any moment. Sitting in her office, flipping through the intelligence from Lin Hao, her mind racing.

She uncovered a surprising amount of information from the documents Lin Hao provided. This information revealed several forces hidden behind Zhao Shufang, encompassing a wide range of sectors, including business, politics, and certain social groups. While she knew these forces were not to be underestimated, she hadn't anticipated their profound and intertwined connections.

The office phone suddenly rang, and Li Ting was interrupted by the sudden sound. She quickly picked up the phone and pressed the answer button: "Hello, Li Ting."

The voice on the other end of the phone was low and urgent: "Ms. Li, it's me. There's new progress in Zhao Shufang's case."

Li Ting frowned slightly, and immediately sat up straight with a thought in her mind: "What's the progress?"

"Zhao Shufang's lawyer has submitted new defense materials to the court, claiming that everything she did was coerced. Even worse, Zhao Shufang has presented new evidence involving Ms. Li and Lin Hao's past." The voice on the other end of the line was tinged with anxiety. "She claims that you two had a business partnership and that there were some improper actions."

Li Ting's face instantly turned pale. Zhao Shufang had actually used this method to fight back, trying to tie her to Lin Hao and thereby undermine her public image.

"What improper behavior?" Li Ting asked coldly, without any fluctuation in her voice.

"It's still unclear. Her lawyer only said they have evidence and are preparing to present it in court." The voice on the other end of the line continued, "Ms. Li, the situation has become more complicated."

Li Ting put down the phone, her brow furrowed. She hadn't expected Zhao Shufang to resort to such despicable tactics at this moment, attempting to drag her down. This wasn't just a tactic of commercial competition; it was clearly a comprehensive campaign against her personally.

Li Ting began to ponder a countermeasure. She knew that although Zhao Shufang had been exposed for numerous crimes, the vast power behind her could still help her recover from this quagmire. If Zhao Shufang could successfully stall in court, or even retaliate, she could be placed in even greater danger.

She didn't immediately go to Lin Hao to discuss the matter, choosing instead to think it over calmly on her own. Regardless of Lin Hao's ulterior motives, his offer of help was, at least for the time being, her only option. But what exactly was the "evidence" Zhao Shufang had revealed? Li Ting felt a sense of unease.

"Isn't there a larger force behind Zhao Shufang?" Li Ting muttered to herself, a more terrifying thought emerging in her mind. If she were to fail in this storm, the consequences would be disastrous.

She decided to take the initiative and not be passively defensive. Picking up the phone on the table, Li Ting dialed Lin Hao's number.

"Ms. Li." Lin Hao's voice was as calm as ever. "Do you have any questions for me?"

"Zhao Shufang has made new moves. She claims that we have had improper cooperation. I want to know, do you know what kind of evidence she has in her hands?" Li Ting asked bluntly, with a hint of urgency in her tone.

"Her lawyer is probably using this card to put pressure on her, but the evidence she can produce is actually not credible." Lin Hao's voice came, "She is just trying to buy time."

Li Ting felt relieved, but then she thought of something else: "But if Zhao Shufang's evidence can really affect me, what should I do? The person behind her should not be underestimated."

Lin Hao was silent for a moment, then whispered, "I know what you're worried about. Zhao Shufang isn't just backed by those big business leaders; she also has some political power behind her. You have to be careful, they won't let you off easily."

"So what are your plans?" Li Ting's voice was calm and firm. "If these forces really start to attack me, how are you going to help me?"

Lin Hao was silent for a moment, and finally said: "I will do my best, but the most important thing now is to stabilize the situation first and not let these things get any bigger."

Li Ting hung up the phone without saying anything else. She was still feeling uneasy, but she knew the only thing she could do now was to control the situation and not put herself in a passive position.

Time waits for no one. As Zhao Shufang's case continued to ferment in the media, the pressure of public opinion weighed on Li Ting like never before. She had decided she could no longer remain passive and defensive; she had to take the initiative and find a breakthrough.

A few days later, Li Ting arranged a secret meeting, gathering her closest associates and key figures. She knew she couldn't fight the massive forces behind Zhao Shufang alone. She needed a strong team, and everyone in that team would be on her side.

In the conference room, Li Ting looked solemnly at the people sitting on either side of the table. "The situation we face is becoming increasingly complex. Zhao Shufang is more than just a business competitor; she harbors a far more formidable force than we could imagine. We can no longer be bystanders in this struggle; we must launch a full-scale attack."

"Ms. Li, what are you going to do?" asked Manager Wang who was sitting next to her. He looked a little anxious and obviously felt very stressed about the current situation.

"First, we need to control public opinion. Zhao Shufang is constantly fermenting her so-called evidence in the media. We need to produce stronger evidence to refute all of her accusations." Li Ting's eyes were firm. "Second, we need to quietly plan behind the scenes to crack down on Zhao Shufang's supporters, especially those in the business and political circles. We must let them know that we will not compromise easily."

"I understand, Ms. Li." Manager Wang nodded. "We will arrange it as soon as possible."

Li Ting took a deep breath, knowing this would be a protracted battle, and no detail could be overlooked. Her gaze grew sharper, as if she could already see the storm approaching in the distance, and she was ready to face it all.

"We must win." Li Ting whispered, with a determination in her eyes that could not be ignored.

As Li Ting began preparing for her next response, the forces behind Zhao Shufang began quietly taking action. Several dark forces were searching for a way out in the business and political circles, hoping to gain the upper hand in this struggle.

Although Li Ting seemed to have begun to control the situation on the surface, she knew very well that the real crisis had just begun.

The storm is coming.