Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Zhao Shufang frowned slightly, looked back at Cheng Jie's back, and an inexplicable feeling surged in her heart. Cheng Jie's arrival not only made her doubt the atmosphere of the party, but also made her more alert.

She continued to chat with several business leaders, smiling politely and speaking cleverly on the surface, but she always maintained a sense of vigilance in her heart. Li Xin's threats and Cheng Jie's approach seemed to quietly intertwine into a huge web in her life, and she was at the center of it.

"Ms. Zhao, I heard that you are planning to expand your business recently. Could you give us some advice?" A young businessman stood in front of her with obvious respect in his eyes.

Zhao Shufang took the wine glass with a smile, took a sip, and spoke in a gentle yet firm voice, "Business is like a battlefield; every step requires caution. But precisely because of this, opportunities belong to those who can see the big picture clearly."

Her words were simple, yet they were enough to convey her profound wisdom to those present. This unhurried demeanor gradually established Zhao Shufang's authority among them. She watched the interest and admiration rising in their eyes, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as she was chatting animatedly with several business people, Cheng Jie appeared in her sight again.

This time, Cheng Jie walked very close. When he stood in front of her, his eyes were deep, as if he had many unsolved mysteries. Zhao Shufang looked up at him and smiled slightly: "Mr. Cheng, the atmosphere today is really good."

Cheng Jie glanced at her and whispered, "Miss Zhao, are you interested in talking to me alone? I have something I want to discuss with you."

Zhao Shufang's heart moved. Cheng Jie's tone was unusual. She glanced at him, a hint of doubt in her eyes: "Mr. Cheng, is there anything I can help you with?"

Cheng Jie smiled lightly: "It's not that I need your help, but I want to discuss something with you that may be beneficial to you." After that, he gestured for her to walk aside.

Zhao Shufang looked around, nodded slightly, and followed Cheng Jie to a quieter corner.

The two stood in front of the window. The night outside was dim, with only the lights from the street shining through, illuminating their faces. Cheng Jie turned and looked at Zhao Shufang with a complicated look in his eyes. "Ms. Zhao, I know you're dealing with Li Xin's affairs, but you have to know that his background isn't as simple as you think."

Zhao Shufang's heart tightened, and she was secretly alert, but a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Mr. Cheng, what do you mean?"

Cheng Jie paused, as if brewing something. "There are some people behind Li Xin who are related to your past. Don't you think that Li Xin's sudden targeting has made your situation even more complicated?"

Zhao Shufang's eyes flickered slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. "What did Mr. Cheng mean? Li Xin has always been a narrow-minded person. What does this have to do with me?"

Cheng Jie didn't rush to answer, but took out a photo from his pocket and handed it to Zhao Shufang: "You can take a look for yourself."

Zhao Shufang took the photo and looked at it carefully. The people in the photo were her father and a strange man, with serious and silent expressions on their faces. Zhao Shufang's heart sank suddenly. Although the photo looked ordinary, she knew very well that behind this strange man was a secret that she didn't want to reveal.

"Mr. Cheng, what is this?" Her tone became cold and her eyes were fixed on the photo.

Cheng Jie sighed slightly, his tone becoming deeper. "This is Li Xin's 'backer', his name is Gao Jianguo. Your father once had a deal with him, and Li Xin is one of Gao Jianguo's relatives. Do you think, with such a background, Li Xin will let you go easily?"

Zhao Shufang's fingers trembled slightly, and the photo shook slightly in her hands. She suppressed the turmoil in her heart and forced a smile: "So Li Xin has such a complicated background."

Cheng Jie didn't respond, but just stared at her with a subtle emotion in his eyes: "Have you ever thought that Li Xin's appearance might not be a coincidence?"

Zhao Shufang was silent for a moment, her mind already made up. She put the photo away and said calmly, "No matter who's behind this, if they dare to threaten me, they should be prepared for my counterattack."

Cheng Jie looked at her with a deeper look in his eyes: "Ms. Zhao, are you really going to go against Li Xin?"

Zhao Shufang's eyes flashed with determination, and her tone was calm: "I am never afraid of challenges when doing things. Li Xin can't stop me."

Cheng Jie sighed, a complex emotion flashing across his eyes. "Well, I just want to remind you that the fight with Li Xin isn't just your business. If you're willing, I can help you."

Zhao Shufang smiled slightly: "I know Mr. Cheng has always wanted to help, but now, I have to solve it myself."

She paused, her eyes becoming firm: "I don't need anyone's charity, Mr. Cheng, thank you for your kindness."

Cheng Jie's eyes darkened, as if he was thinking about her words. In the end, he didn't say anything more, just nodded: "Okay, in that case, I will support you behind your back, as long as you don't regret it."

Zhao Shufang turned and left, but she had made a decision in her heart. Regardless of whether Cheng Jie was sincere in helping her or not, she had to make a choice for her future. And this path was hers to walk alone, and no one could do it for her.

After the party, Zhao Shufang returned home. She turned on her phone and saw a message from Li Ting: "Li Xin's matter has been dealt with. We have further plans. Be careful and don't reveal your whereabouts easily."

Zhao Shufang replied softly, "I will, Mr. Li."

She put down her phone, walked to the window, and quietly looked out at the night in the distance. Tonight's events made her more aware of the situation she was in. Li Xin had so many forces behind him, and Cheng Jie's arrival also made her realize that this struggle was far more complicated than she had imagined.

However, she is not afraid. As she said, she is never afraid of challenges. As long as the goal is clear, she will go all the way.

She took a deep breath, and suddenly, she felt an unprecedented power surging in her heart. She knew that the next few days would be a turning point in her life.