Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Zhao Shufang hung up the phone, her eyes slightly solemn. Li Xin's threats clearly hadn't shaken her resolve; instead, they had only strengthened her resolve to strike back. She silently thought to herself, since Li Xin had dared to attack her, she would show him who was truly in control.

She tapped the phone on the desk lightly a few times and dialed Li Ting's number. Li Ting's voice quickly came from the other end of the line, with a hint of fatigue: "Ms. Zhao, you just called and said you had something to tell me. What is it?"

Zhao Shufang sat quietly in the office, a cold glint in her eyes. "Li Ting, Li Xin threatened me today. I need you to speed up the plan you and I are working on and get everything arranged as soon as possible."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line. Li Ting's voice became slightly serious. "Li Xin threatened you? When did he dare to do that? I heard that his relationship with General Zhao Yongkang has been getting closer recently. It seems that he does have some confidence."

"So what if he's confident?" Zhao Shufang smiled faintly, a hint of disdain in her tone. "No matter how he threatens, I've made up my mind today. I want to let him know that Zhao Shufang is not someone who can be easily trampled underfoot."

Li Ting was a little worried: "However, General Zhao Yongkang's power is indeed not to be underestimated. Li Xin has Zhao Yongkang's support behind him. Facing such an enemy, can we really deal with it?"

Zhao Shufang's gaze pierced the haze outside the window, her eyes determined. "Li Ting, have you forgotten what you said before? No one can stay at the top forever. Zhao Yongkang may have been carefree in the past, but this world is changing rapidly, and the balance of power is constantly shifting. Li Xin and Zhao Yongkang may be powerful, but they are not invincible. What we need to do is find their weaknesses and gradually disintegrate their advantages."

Li Ting was silent for a moment, seemingly considering Zhao Shufang's plan. She knew Zhao Shufang wasn't just intelligent, she was also exceptionally calm and decisive. She was never afraid of a challenge, and even managed to turn defeat into victory in difficult situations.

"You're right. We need to start from the inside and find their weaknesses." Li Ting's voice came again. "I will investigate Zhao Yongkang and Li Xin as soon as possible to see if there is any breakthrough."

"Okay." Zhao Shufang nodded, a cold smile curling her lips. "Remember, no matter what clues you find, you must tell me immediately. What we need to do is not only to crush their forces, but also to make them feel the real threat. Let them understand that Zhao Shufang is not a pawn that can be manipulated by others."

Li Ting said firmly, "I understand. I will take care of it immediately."

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Shufang leaned back in her chair, eyes slightly closed, her mind rapidly sorting out her next steps. She knew that Li Xin and General Zhao Yongkang were only temporary threats. The real concern was for those around her—those who had betrayed and exploited her. Everything she did now was to make them pay for their actions.

Meanwhile, in another office, Cheng Jie was facing the latest information he had received from Zhao Shufang, his brow furrowed. Zhao Shufang's change had surprised him. He had assumed this woman would yield under the pressure of the business world, ultimately becoming an easily manipulated pawn. But now, it seemed, her resolve was far stronger than he had imagined.

"Sure enough, she's not as simple as she seems," Cheng Jie murmured softly. He secretly decided that he must be more cautious in handling his relationship with Zhao Shufang.

At this moment, Cheng Jie's assistant, Xiao Zhang, knocked on the door and walked in, holding a document in his hand. "Mr. Cheng, this is the information you just asked someone to check. It's about Zhao Shufang's recent actions."

Cheng Jie took the document and quickly flipped it open. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he read its contents. He already knew Zhao Shufang's background and past, but her actions at this moment clearly weren't simply a matter of self-preservation; they were actively plotting a power transition. Her steps were cautious, yet confident, as if she had a plan in mind.

"She really has her own plan." Cheng Jie smiled, but that smile didn't represent true joy, but rather a kind of calculating calmness. "It seems that we need to be more cautious in our cooperation."

Xiao Zhang asked in confusion, "Mr. Cheng, what's going on with Zhao Shufang? You seem to be paying some attention to her."

Cheng Jie lowered his head and flipped through the documents in his hand. He said softly, "Zhao Shufang isn't just trying to get rid of the threat from Li Xin and Zhao Yongkang. She seems to be using some means to accumulate her own resources behind the scenes. Although she currently appears to be just a business competitor, her vision is far more far-reaching than we imagined."

Xiao Zhang was a little surprised: "You mean she has already started planning? Then, should we take some precautions in advance?"

Cheng Jie nodded slightly, tapping his fingers on the table. "Yes, we can't let our guard down. Zhao Shufang is no longer that girl with no background. She has her own plans, and they are becoming increasingly complex. We need to understand her intentions as soon as possible and not let her surpass us."

Xiao Zhang felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this. Cheng Jie's words reminded him that Zhao Shufang was no longer a simple opponent. Cheng Jie also clearly realized that his game with her was no longer a simple business competition, but a deep-seated struggle for power and resources.

A few days later, Zhao Shufang's office became quiet again. Li Ting also provided her with some preliminary information about Li Xin and Zhao Yongkang. Zhao Shufang looked at this information, and the smile on her face gradually deepened.

"Li Xin and Zhao Yongkang actually have their own weaknesses." She whispered to herself, already having a preliminary plan in mind.

She knew that behind every change, there was a starting point. And her starting point was ready. She gently put down the documents, stood up, and her eyes were determined.

This game has just begun.