Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

The atmosphere in Zhao Shufang's villa was heavy, as if the air was thick with an invisible pressure. She stood before Li Ting and Cheng Jie, her face pale, her eyes filled with anger and resentment. Her hands were clenched into fists, her fingers slightly white from the strain.

Li Ting's eyes remained calm, watching Zhao Shufang's reaction calmly, as if she had anticipated it. Cheng Jie stood aside, observing the situation calmly, a hint of threat in his eyes that could not be ignored.

"Do you know what you're talking about?" Zhao Shufang finally asked through gritted teeth. There was a hint of unease in her tone, yet she forced herself to remain calm. "Do you think you can do anything to me with just this little evidence?"

Li Ting didn't respond immediately. She tapped the table lightly, her tone gentle but oppressive. "Do you know how ridiculous what you said is? Zhao Shufang, no one will believe you. You have no way out. What are you still struggling for?"

Zhao Shufang glared at Li Ting, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes. "What do you want? Money? Or a position? As long as you let me go, I can agree to any conditions you have!"

Li Ting's lips curled up slightly. "Do you think we're here for money and positions? You don't deserve to give us those. You should understand that the real reason you can't leave is the man behind you who you thought you could rely on—Li Xin."

Zhao Shufang's expression changed instantly when Li Xin was mentioned. Her lips trembled slightly, and a hint of fear flashed in her eyes. She hurriedly said, "Don't mention him anymore! You can't even imagine Li Xin's power!"

Li Ting looked her straight in the eye. "I'm aware of Li Xin's background, but I also know that no matter how powerful his background is, it's ultimately just a paper tiger. Have you forgotten what lies behind his 'nobility'? It's you, Zhao Shufang, who was a pawn, hiding in the dark to profit for him, and ultimately a victim in the game."

Cheng Jie also sneered: "You couldn't win from the beginning. You chose a path of no return. Now, the most important thing is that you still have the opportunity to choose."

Zhao Shufang bit her lower lip, her mind a mess. She knew what Li Ting said was true. The man behind her, Li Xin, was a dangerous character, but at the same time, he was a person she relied on deeply. If she lost Li Xin, she would have nothing, and she might even lose her life.

"You're threatening me! Threatening me!" Zhao Shufang stood up abruptly, her emotions agitated. "You don't have the qualifications!"

Li Ting smiled calmly. "A threat? No, we're giving you a chance, a chance to start over. If you cooperate with us, we'll handle the rest. If you insist on confronting us, you know the outcome."

Cheng Jie added: "In the end, you will find that all the decision-making power is always in our hands, not you."

Zhao Shufang's heart was in turmoil. She knew that if she persisted, Li Ting and Cheng Jie's threats would become reality. If they exposed her, everyone would know her secret with Li Xin, and unimaginable consequences would await her.

She gritted her teeth and finally said in a deep voice, "Okay! I promise you, I will cooperate. But I have one condition." She looked directly at Li Ting, "Li Xin will come to my house. You promise that if this matter is exposed, I will have a safe place."

Li Ting didn't agree immediately, but raised her eyebrows slightly: "Conditions? Do you think you can still negotiate conditions now?"

A flicker of regret flashed through Zhao Shufang's eyes, but she immediately calmed down, lowered her head, and pleaded, "You already know all my secrets. At least give me a chance to live. Once Li Xin finds out about your plan, he will definitely not let me go."

Li Ting thought for a moment before speaking, "We can consider giving you a chance, but you must promise to completely cut off all contact with Li Xin, fully cooperate with our investigation, and work together sincerely."

Zhao Shufang heard this, and a trace of struggle flashed in her eyes. Then she nodded: "I agree, but you must ensure the safety of me and my family."

Cheng Jie glanced at Li Ting and saw her nod. He then said coldly, "Since you've agreed, we won't delay any longer. Today's matter ends here. Zhao Shufang, remember, every decision you make will have corresponding consequences."

Li Ting stood up, turned around and left, followed closely by Cheng Jie. Zhao Shufang stood there, watching their departing backs, her eyes full of unwillingness and pain.

After leaving Zhao Shufang's villa, Li Ting and Cheng Jie returned to the car, and the atmosphere was still tense. Cheng Jie said softly, "She has promised, but can she really do it?"

Li Ting leaned back in her chair, her eyes stern. "She had no choice, and neither did Li Xin. Zhao Shufang was just a pawn in Li Xin's hands. He thought he had control over everything, but he was wrong."

Cheng Jie sighed: "Are you too confident? I'm afraid we can't fully control Li Xin's power."

Li Ting smiled slightly. "I've never fought this battle alone. Zhao Shufang will be the breakthrough point. Once she falls, Li Xin will not be able to reverse the situation."

Cheng Jie was silent for a while: "What do you think will happen next?"

Li Ting gazed out the window at the street, her voice low and deep, "A storm is brewing. Once Zhao Shufang and Li Xin's connection is exposed, public opinion and legal pressure will descend upon them like a tide. No matter how powerful their background, they can't withstand the surge of public opinion."

"So what should we do next?" Cheng Jie asked.

Li Ting turned to look at him, a glint of determination in her eyes. "Next, we must unfold the subsequent chess game step by step. Zhao Shufang's safety is our most important concern right now, and all actions must be kept confidential. At the same time, I will also seek out those who can influence public opinion and put pressure on them. We not only want to strike Li Xin, but also, through this battle, let the entire society understand that the power behind the dark forces will eventually be exposed to the light of day."

Cheng Jie nodded: "Okay, let's start preparing."

Li Ting's gaze returned to the window, the cold glint in her eyes growing even more resolute. She knew this struggle had entered its final decisive moment. And she was destined to stand at the center of this storm, welcoming the impending final victory.