Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

The morning sun streamed into the office, making the air feel a bit stuffy. Li Ting sat at her desk, her brows slightly furrowed, her fingers tapping lightly on the surface, as if pondering the next move. Cheng Jie stood by, quietly observing her, clearly also awaiting her instructions.

This struggle was about to enter a white-hot stage. Zhao Shufang's signature was only the beginning; the real challenge had just begun. Li Ting felt a little heavy-hearted. Although she had anticipated this day, she still felt a chill when she faced it in person.

"Cheng Jie, Zhao Shufang's file has arrived. I need you to hand it over to someone outside to handle. All the information and evidence must be prepared tonight." Li Ting finally spoke, her voice as calm as usual.

Cheng Jie nodded, his face darkening slightly. "I know. I'll arrange everything and make sure nothing goes wrong."

Li Ting was silent for a moment, her gaze gradually turning to the window, as if gazing at the distant scenery, her eyes penetrating. "I've come far enough in this game of chess. But sometimes, the situation unfolds far more complexly than we anticipated."

Cheng Jie's heart tightened, knowing that Li Ting's words were not empty talk. "Are you worried about Zhao Shufang?"

"She has no choice, but Li Xin." Li Ting sighed softly, "Li Xin's temper is unpredictable. Even if he accepts our cooperation conditions on the surface, I know he will never give up."

"What if Li Xin decides to fight back?" Cheng Jie asked with a hint of vigilance in his tone.

Li Ting's eyes grew more resolute. "Then let's meet the challenge. Nothing is unsolvable, Cheng Jie." She paused. "Not only will I make Zhao Shufang pay the price, but I'll also let Li Xin know that the consequences of betrayal are more than he can bear."

Seeing her firm attitude, Cheng Jie's worries eased slightly. He knew that Li Ting never did anything without confidence. Her decisions were always carefully considered and could not be ignored.

"What are you going to do?" Cheng Jie asked.

Li Ting gently picked up the document on the table and raised it slightly: "Tonight's meeting is not just about Zhao Shufang and Li Xin, but more of an opportunity - an opportunity to completely turn the situation around."

That evening, Li Ting and Cheng Jie arrived at their scheduled meeting location, a private room in an upscale hotel in the heart of the city. The tranquility and luxury of the surroundings contrasted sharply with the bustling streets outside. As soon as Li Ting and Cheng Jie entered, they caught the attention of several attendees.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Cheng, you are finally here." A middle-aged man in a suit stood up and greeted them with a smile.

Li Ting nodded and smiled politely: "Sorry to have kept you waiting." She looked around as she walked towards the table. Several important figures in the industry were sitting at the conference table, including some senior media people and several officials with certain influence in the government.

Cheng Jie whispered, "The key figures today are that media executive and several officials. If we can win them over, the situation will change dramatically."

Li Ting nodded, her expression still calm: "I understand."

As the meeting officially began, the atmosphere grew tense. Li Ting hesitated to speak, waiting for all participants to express their opinions. Several senior media professionals took turns discussing the relationship between Zhao Shufang and Li Xin and proposing various possible public opinion strategies. Meanwhile, several officials focused more on the political implications and discussed how to handle this thorny situation.

Li Ting's eyes never left a serious-looking middle-aged man in a black suit. He was the most important figure at the meeting—Zhao Zhiming, one of the city's senior officials. Though outwardly gentle and polite, Li Ting knew he wielded hidden power.

"Director Zhao," Li Ting finally spoke, her voice clear and steady. "We've already prepared evidence against Zhao Shufang and Li Xin. If you can support us at the government level, we believe public opinion will quickly shift."

Zhao Zhiming smiled slightly, but a hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes. "Mr. Li, you know, although I can exert some influence at the government level, if this matter gets out of hand, it will not only affect Li Xin, but also many people on our side. Are you sure all the evidence can withstand the pressure?"

Li Ting smiled slightly and said firmly, "Director Zhao, you don't have to worry. Our evidence is not only detailed but also verified by multiple parties. Zhao Shufang's actions have left her with no way out. And Li Xin can't deny his involvement either."

Zhao Zhiming gave her a long look, as if weighing the pros and cons. After a moment, he nodded. "Alright, I can cooperate with you. But once this begins, there's no stopping. You must be fully prepared and account for any unexpected situations."

Li Ting smiled slightly: "We are well prepared. Everything is under control."

For the next few minutes, Li Ting and Cheng Jie detailed their plan to the attendees and obtained their agreement. Zhao Zhiming also promised to provide support if necessary. The meeting ultimately ended in silence.

After the meeting, Li Ting and Cheng Jie walked out of the private room together. The lights in the corridor were dim and the air was filled with a faint fragrance.

"Li Ting, today's progress is good." Cheng Jie said in a low voice with a satisfied expression on his face.

Li Ting didn't respond immediately. Instead, she walked a few steps in silence until they reached the hotel parking lot. Then she spoke softly, "This is the first step. Next, we'll have to see how Zhao Shufang and Li Xin react."

"Aren't you worried that they will fight back?" Cheng Jie asked.

Li Ting's eyes flashed with a coldness. "Fight back? They can't possibly fight back. Zhao Shufang has been pinned down by us, and even if Li Xin wanted to fight back, he doesn't have much of a chance."

She stopped and turned to look at Cheng Jie, a determined light flashing in her eyes: "We must win this fight."

Cheng Jie looked at her, and his confidence in her deepened again: "I know you never do anything without confidence."

Li Ting nodded slightly, her eyes as firm as iron: "I am ready for this storm."

She knew that everything that was going to happen next would lead to the most intense confrontation, but no matter what, she would not back down easily.