Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Li Ting stood by the window, gazing at the gradually darkening sky outside, feeling a surge of unease. Cheng Jie's words lingered in her mind. Those secretive financial groups, the powerful forces behind Zhao Shufang—all of this meant she was standing in a vortex rife with danger.

Tonight, Cheng Jie's words had put immense pressure on her. Zhao Shufang's failure didn't mean the end of everything; it could be the beginning of a bigger storm. She took a deep breath, her gaze firm, and decided not to retreat.

At that moment, the office door was gently pushed open, and Assistant Xiao Li walked in, holding a document. "Mr. Li, the information you requested has been sorted out. This is the company's current shareholder structure and financial status, as well as a list of external investors."

Li Ting turned around, took the document, and quickly flipped through it. Her eyes stopped at a list of external investors, and her brow furrowed slightly. It suddenly occurred to her that the financial group Cheng Jie mentioned seemed to be related to some of the investors on that list.

"Xiao Li, check the investors on this list and see what background they have." Li Ting ordered in a low voice.

Xiao Li nodded, "Okay, Mr. Li, I'll check it out right away."

Li Ting continued to flip through the documents, her mind silently calculating her next steps. She knew that if she didn't break these complicated relationships soon, Zhao Shufang and the forces behind her would find an opportunity to strike back. This time, she would never allow herself to be left in ignorance and passivity again.

At 7 o'clock that evening, Li Ting and Cheng Jie met again in the familiar coffee shop. Cheng Jie was already waiting in the corner, and when he saw Li Ting walk in, a gentle smile flashed in his eyes.

"You came at the right time. I just happened to have something to tell you." Cheng Jie stood up and motioned for her to sit down.

After Li Ting sat down, Cheng Jie handed her a cup of hot coffee and scanned the documents on her desk with a sharp gaze. "It seems that you have realized the seriousness of the problem."

Li Ting took the coffee, took a sip, and nodded. "Cheng Jie, you're right. Zhao Shufang's failure isn't the end; it's the beginning of a new round of struggle." She placed the list of external investors on the table. "Several of the investors on this list appear to have some connection to the financial group behind Zhao Shufang. I think if we want to thoroughly resolve this problem, we must start with them."

Cheng Jie picked up the document and flipped through it carefully, his expression gradually becoming serious. "These people are indeed not simple. You know, many bigwigs in the financial industry are secretly manipulating companies and the flow of capital. They are not as easy to deal with as us newcomers in the business world."

Li Ting's eyes were burning, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. "So we need to find their weaknesses and reveal their true colors."

Cheng Jie smiled slightly, with a flicker of approval in his eyes, "You are really getting smarter. This is the Li Ting I want to see."

"Then what should we do?" Li Ting asked, ignoring Cheng Jie's praise.

Cheng Jie pondered for a moment before slowly speaking, "Let's start with the backgrounds of these individuals, looking for their connections and potential weaknesses. Then, I'll arrange for someone to secretly investigate their business collaborations and capital flows. Their economic activities may reveal more information."

Li Ting nodded, thinking secretly in her heart. This road is not easy, and the complicated relationships involved make her feel heavy, but she understands that this is a situation she cannot avoid.

"I know what to do now," Li Ting whispered. "Cheng Jie, thank you. I feel safe having your support behind me."

Cheng Jie looked at Li Ting, with a hint of deep meaning in his eyes, "You're welcome, we are partners." He paused, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say it.

Li Ting didn't notice the strange look in Cheng Jie's eyes. She just nodded, her mind already busy with her next plan. She knew she was standing at the forefront of the storm, and any wrong step could lead to an abyss.

A few days later, Li Ting received a report from Xiao Li that the background information on all the external investors had been compiled. She carefully reviewed the information on each person in her office, and gradually, her thoughts began to clear up.

These investors seemed unremarkable, just common business figures. However, the attentive Li Ting discovered several key points. For example, one investor, Sun Qiming, had previously conducted large-scale financial transactions with Zhao Shufang's company, and this funding was precisely the support Zhao Shufang received from the bigwigs behind the scenes.

Another investor, Lin Guoqiang, had contact with Cheng Jie several times, but they had never reached any cooperation. Li Ting's eyes flashed with a meaningful light. She knew that the secret behind these people was not that simple.

She decided to meet with Cheng Jie again to discuss the next plan of action.

At 7 p.m., Li Ting arrived at the cafe as scheduled. Cheng Jie was already waiting at the table, dressed in a black suit, looking particularly sharp. Seeing Li Ting enter, he stood up and greeted her with a smile.

"Li Ting, you seem to be in a good mood today." Cheng Jie said with a smile.

Li Ting smiled faintly, sat down, and got straight to the point. "Cheng Jie, these external investors seem to have inextricable ties to the forces behind Zhao Shufang. I think we need to investigate them more deeply and find their weaknesses."

Cheng Jie nodded and pondered for a moment. "You're right. These people may seem insignificant, but the resources and connections behind them are something we can't ignore. We can't act rashly and must proceed with caution."

Li Ting said softly, "I understand. Next, we need to gradually collect their business cooperation and financial records, and then through legal means and discussions at the shareholders' meeting, gradually force them to reveal more information."

Cheng Jie looked at her with gentle eyes, "Okay, I'll listen to you. I'm very happy that you can make such a decision."

Li Ting raised her lips slightly, "However, Cheng Jie, I know you have a lot of resources behind you. When the time comes, you may need my help."

Cheng Jie's eyes darkened instantly, as if he was pondering the deeper meaning of her words. He spoke slowly, "Don't worry, your business is my business. As long as you need me, I will fully support you."

Li Ting smiled slightly, and her determination became even stronger.