Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

After leaving Zhao Yongkang's office, Zhao Shufang appeared somewhat relaxed, but her inner tension was palpable. She knew that her recent conversation with Zhao Yongkang was only a short-term victory; the real challenge had just begun. Li Xin and Zhao Yongkang's partnership hadn't completely fallen apart, and her priority was to ensure that every chess move she had under her control would secure her a favorable position in the upcoming game.

Zhao Yongkang's words did not mean that he was completely on her side, but was just a temporary test. She needed to exploit Zhao Yongkang's weaknesses or her own hidden cards at the right time.

As Zhao Shufang walked out of the office building, she glanced down at her phone. Several messages flashed on the screen. She paused and quickly scanned one of them.

"Ms. Zhao, I just received news that Li Xin has announced that he will increase financial support for Zhao Yongkang and even plans to use some means to allow him to enter high-level government meetings more quickly. This means that Zhao Yongkang's dependence may be even deeper." This was a message sent by one of her assistants.

Zhao Shufang narrowed her eyes slightly, her mind stirring. Li Xin's actions had indeed caught her eye. True to Li Xin's style, he had long since connected these business interests with political power. Zhao Yongkang, caught up in this, seemed unaware that he had been dragged into a more complex situation.

She replied with a brief message: "Keep watching and take advantage of every opportunity."

The phone screen shut off, and Zhao Shufang's gaze deepened. She turned and headed towards the garage, ready to return home. She knew now she not only had to deal with the dual threats of Li Xin and Zhao Yongkang, but also had to keep an eye on the movements of those who had framed her. Especially that seemingly insignificant Zhao Shufang—she was ready for a battle of wits and courage with her own sister.

After returning home, Zhao Shufang parked the car and walked through the door. Zhao's father, Zhao Yongkang, was no longer home. She pushed open the door and saw Zhao's mother sitting on the sofa, flipping through a book on home feng shui. Zhao Shufang's heart moved, so she walked over and whispered, "Mom, how was things at the company today?"

Mother Zhao looked up at her and gave her a kind smile: "I'm fine, just a little busy lately. How are you and Yongkang doing recently?"

Zhao Shufang sat down, a faint smile on her lips: "Everything went well, is everything okay over there, Dad?"

Mother Zhao sighed. "He's been under a lot of pressure lately. Li Xin is putting a lot of pressure on him. You know, Yongkang is sometimes too conservative in business, and that's what Li Xin is holding him back."

Zhao Shufang nodded, but she was secretly plotting how to disrupt the partnership between Zhao Yongkang and Li Xin. She knew Zhao's father's temper; if Li Xin could offer him even the slightest temptation, he would willingly fall under his control. But if Zhao Yongkang could make some decisive changes, perhaps it would pave the way for her future plans.

She paused and asked softly, "Mom, has anyone at home heard anything about Zhao Shufang recently?"

Mother Zhao's expression was a little complicated, and she shook her head: "Shufang? Her relationship with your father has never been good. You know she's a bit scheming. Your relationship has never been very good. It seems that she has been busy with work recently and hasn't been home much."

Zhao Shufang's heart moved, and then she sneered: "She is really unrepentant. Since she dared to provoke me, I will teach her a lesson sooner or later."

Zhao's mother didn't respond, but lowered her head and continued flipping through her book. Zhao Shufang knew that although her mother appeared kind on the surface, she was often only concerned with her own affairs. She would not directly intervene in the conflict between her and Zhao Shufang.

Zhao Shufang stood up and prepared to rest, but her mind kept thinking about Zhao Yongkang and Li Xin. She needed to find a more precise opportunity to destroy this cooperation. Only by completely disintegrating their alliance could she buy more time and bargaining chips for herself.

That night, Zhao Shufang returned to her room and checked her phone for the messages she had received. Then, her assistant sent another message: "Ms. Zhao, Li Xin is getting impatient. He seems to be using some covert tactics to leverage the government to accelerate his investment projects. Zhao Yongkang, while persuasive, seems hesitant and hasn't fully made up his mind."

As Zhao Shufang read, she mentally weighed her next steps. She knew Li Xin's behind-the-scenes tactics were far more complex than the intelligence she currently possessed, but she remained calm. Zhao Yongkang was one of her most important chess pieces. She needed to stabilize him while uncovering more of Li Xin's hidden cards to gradually gain victory in this game.

She picked up her phone and dialed a number: "Come over and prepare the information."

The voice on the other end of the phone rang: "Okay, Miss Zhao, I'll be there right away."

After hanging up, Zhao Shufang put the phone down and took a deep breath. Next, she needed to implement her plan step by step. Neither Li Xin nor Zhao Yongkang could be easily let off. Zhao Shufang was destined to become the most important operator in this game.

As the night deepened, Zhao Shufang leaned back in her chair, her eyes gleaming with determination. She knew this battle was far from over, but had just begun. And every step she took would determine her fate in the coming months, even years.