Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

The day after the meeting, Li Ting returned to her office, her desk piled high with documents related to company matters. As she flipped through contracts and reports, the echo of that phone call kept resurfacing in her mind—the team leader's voice still ringing clearly in her ears.

The phone suddenly rang, breaking the silence in the office. She picked up the phone and saw it was the head of the group calling. Li Ting's heart moved slightly and she answered the call.

"Li Ting, good morning." The voice on the other end of the phone was gentle and powerful.

"Good morning, Cheng Jie." Li Ting responded softly.

Cheng Jie, Li Ting silently recited his name in her heart. He was not only the invisible driving force in this game, but also the person she gradually relied on.

"I heard you did an excellent job at yesterday's shareholders' meeting," Cheng Jie said admiringly. "Has the issue with Zhao Shufang been completely resolved?"

Li Ting raised the corner of her mouth slightly and replied softly, "It can be said that Zhao Shufang can no longer continue to cause trouble in the company."

"That's good." Cheng Jie was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, then added, "However, you have to be careful next time. Although Zhao Shufang is out, the person behind her won't give up easily. She may resort to more drastic measures."

Li Ting's eyes lit up slightly, and she felt a little alert in her heart, "Are you saying that there is someone behind her?"

Cheng Jie smiled gently. "Li Ting, you don't know enough about this industry. Zhao Shufang has accumulated so much over the years, and the people behind her are not simple. I just don't want you to let your guard down too much. After all, although you have successfully regained control of the company, she can still fight back through other means."

Li Ting listened to Cheng Jie's words with mixed feelings. Zhao Shufang's failure didn't mean all her troubles were over. She knew she had to be prepared for possible changes.

"I understand. Thank you, Cheng Jie. I will pay attention." Li Ting's tone was firm. She didn't like being restrained by others, but she also knew that Cheng Jie's reminder was very important.

Cheng Jie on the other end of the phone seemed to hear the change in her tone and smiled, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Are you busy lately? Do you have time to go out for coffee?"

Li Ting looked out the window. Sunlight filtered through the curtains onto the table, illuminating her pensive expression. She thought for a moment and decided that this opportunity shouldn't be missed. After all, her relationship with Cheng Jie had only been at the cooperative level, and they hadn't had a chance to truly discuss it.

"Okay, I also want to talk to you about something. See you at the usual place at 7 o'clock in the evening?" Li Ting replied.

"No problem." Cheng Jie replied.

After hanging up the phone, Li Ting leaned back in her chair, her thoughts racing. Cheng Jie had always supported her silently, but she knew he wasn't someone who trusted anyone easily. If he kept helping her, there must be a deeper meaning behind it.

At 7 p.m., Li Ting arrived at the agreed-upon café. This was where they had first met, and it was also in this café that Li Ting first met Cheng Jie. A few months later, she was no longer the confused young woman she had been. Now, she stood taller and saw further.

She walked into the cafe, looked around, and soon found Cheng Jie in the crowd. He was wearing a simple dark suit and sitting by the window, looking down at his phone, seemingly handling some business.

Li Ting walked over. Cheng Jie looked up and saw her. He smiled slightly and pointed to the chair opposite. "Sit down, Li Ting."

"Thank you." After sitting down, Li Ting asked directly, "Cheng Jie, what can I do for you today?"

Cheng Jie put down his phone, poured her a cup of coffee, and smiled easily: "It's nothing serious, I just thought you might be very busy recently, so I wanted you to relax. By the way, I also want to know what you plan to do after taking over the company."

Li Ting picked up her coffee and blew gently on the surface. After a moment's silence, she replied, "Next, we must first stabilize the company and ensure that Zhao Shufang's faction does not interfere again. Then, I plan to review some of the company's old collaborations to ensure that there are no new hidden dangers."

Cheng Jie nodded, a hint of approval in his eyes. "You've indeed considered everything. I'm relieved to have the company in your hands." He paused and added, "However, I've also heard some things about your past with Zhao Shufang..."

Li Ting raised her eyebrows slightly. "Zhao Shufang's incident is over. What did you hear?"

Cheng Jie put down his coffee, his expression becoming serious. "Did you know that behind Zhao Shufang is a powerful financial group whose influence cannot be underestimated? You just regained control of the company, and they can't just sit back and watch. I'm worried that you might run into even bigger trouble in the days ahead."

Li Ting's eyes darkened when she heard this. She knew what Cheng Jie said was true. She had never truly understood what was going on behind Zhao Shufang's back, and now she had to be even more vigilant.

"Are you sure about the reliability of this information?" Li Ting looked at Cheng Jie with burning eyes.

Cheng Jie was silent for a moment, then whispered, "The source of the information is reliable, but they haven't taken any action yet. It's just... if you want to move forward, you may need stronger support."

Li Ting fell into deep thought. Cheng Jie's words made her realize that this competition was far from over, and the power she relied on might not be strong enough.

"You mean, we need stronger allies." Li Ting spoke slowly with a firm tone.

Cheng Jie nodded slightly. "Exactly. The resources you have at your disposal cannot be ignored, but to truly gain a foothold, you must expand new collaborations and find those who can help you."

Li Ting looked at Cheng Jie deeply and suddenly smiled. "It seems that my vision is correct. I am so lucky to have your help at this time."

Cheng Jie smiled but said nothing. He knew that Li Ting didn't rely entirely on him, but rather viewed him as a valuable partner. And he had long since decided to provide her with the strongest support when she needed it most.

"Then let us work together." Cheng Jie said in a low but firm voice.