Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Zhao Shufang's plan was quietly progressing, each move like a piece on a chessboard, precise and orderly. As her resources accumulated, those around her began to take notice. Especially after Shen Yu's successful collaboration, her aura gradually underwent a subtle shift, even causing Li Xin's side to feel a sense of threat.

But Zhao Shufang knew that now was not the time to let down her guard. The key was how to stabilize Shen Yu and ensure that his commitment to cooperation would not be shaken by any disturbance.

That evening, Zhao Shufang had just finished her meeting with Shen Yu and was about to go home when her cell phone rang. She picked up the phone and checked the caller ID. It was Zhao Yongkang's number.

"Dad." Zhao Shufang answered the phone with a gentle tone.

"Shufang, Li Xin came to me again today. He said that if we can cooperate smoothly, he can help us solve the funding problem and even provide support for other projects of the company." Zhao Yongkang's voice was a little hesitant, and he was obviously thinking about how to respond to Li Xin's proposal.

Zhao Shufang was slightly stunned, and immediately made a judgment in her heart. "Dad, do you think his proposal is reliable?"

"Li Xin is quite an impressive person. He does have a lot of resources and can be of great help to the company." Zhao Yongkang sighed. "However, his conditions are somewhat complicated. I need to consider them carefully."

Zhao Shufang's heart skipped a beat; she knew this was an opportunity. She spoke calmly, "Dad, you have to be careful. Li Xin is certainly capable, but there are also many uncontrollable factors behind him. What we need most now is to find independent resources and avoid over-reliance on him."

Zhao Yongkang was silent for a while, then finally nodded: "I understand, you're right. We can't let others lead us by the nose."

Zhao Shufang felt relieved and decided to keep Zhao Yongkang in check for the time being. She also knew that if she rashly clashed with Li Xin now, she would only put herself in a more passive position. Therefore, she needed to find a strategy that would get Li Xin to withdraw voluntarily.

She hung up the phone and fell into deep thought.

Zhao Shufang was sorting through documents when her phone rang again. This time, it was Shen Yu calling.

"Ms. Zhao, regarding the plan you mentioned, I have already prepared some resources. If you think it is appropriate, we can start right away." Shen Yu's tone was as calm as ever.

"Mr. Shen, thank you for your hard work." Zhao Shufang smiled slightly. "We can get started now. However, I have a meeting tonight, so I will discuss the specific operations with you in detail later."

"Okay, I'll wait for your notification."

Zhao Shufang put down her phone, her eyes gleaming with thought. Shen Yu's resources were crucial to her, but she knew his involvement came at a price. She had to find a balance in her struggle with Li Xin and Zhao Yongkang. Her goal was to completely dismantle their partnership and gain greater control.

Zhao Shufang attended an important company meeting with her father, Zhao Yongkang. The atmosphere was tense as several senior executives discussed the company's future development. Suddenly, Zhao Yongkang mentioned Li Xin's proposal for a partnership.

"Everyone, I think we need to reconsider Li Xin's proposal," Zhao Yongkang said. "His financial support is certainly important, but we can't ignore the risks he might bring."

Several managers present exchanged glances, and for a moment, a delicate atmosphere filled the air. Zhao Shufang seized the opportunity to speak up, "Dad is right. What we need most right now is a secure source of funding, not relying on external capital. If we can find the right partners, we can completely control it ourselves."

Her words caught the attention of management. Some nodded, while others hesitated. Zhao Yongkang looked at his daughter and, though hesitant, chose to support her. "We can consider other options, but we need to implement them quickly. Otherwise, Li Xin's conditions may become even more stringent."

After the meeting, Zhao Yongkang called Zhao Shufang aside and said, "Shufang, you're right. There's indeed too much external capital now, but if we want to be completely independent, we need more resources. What are you going to do?"

Zhao Shufang chuckled and said, "Dad, don't worry, I will implement it as soon as possible to ensure that there will be no problems with the company's cash flow."

She knew that this problem needed to be solved through Shen Yu's resources. Shen Yu had a lot of government resources behind him, and she also had contacts with some relatively independent companies, and could provide financial support for the company through these channels.

However, Zhao Yongkang still had doubts: "Shufang, can you tell me how you plan to operate?"

Zhao Shufang looked around, making sure no one was eavesdropping before whispering, "Dad, I plan to start with Shen Yu and help the company get some financial support from the government. At the same time, I'm also looking for investment through some private equity funds to try to avoid external capital control."

Zhao Yongkang nodded, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes: "This method is okay for now, but we also have to be on guard against Li Xin's actions. I dare not underestimate his methods."

Zhao Shufang smiled slightly: "I understand, Dad. I will take care of Li Xin's situation. Don't worry."

In this chess game, Zhao Shufang was at the center of the situation, and any decision she made could affect the subsequent situation. She knew she had no way out and had to place each chess piece with increasing precision.

Zhao Shufang and Shen Yu met again and began discussing the details of their collaboration. Shen Yu, already organized with relevant resource documents, flipped open a document, pointed at the data on it, and said, "This is the information I obtained from the government. I can provide you with some financial support. The funds will flow through formal channels to ensure compliance."

Zhao Shufang took the document and flipped through the data. She knew that if these resources could be successfully implemented, they would provide strong support for her next plan. She looked up at Shen Yu, a sharp glint in her eyes. "Mr. Shen, it's a pleasure to work with you."

Shen Yu smiled slightly: "It's a pleasure to work with you, Miss Zhao."

Zhao Shufang had already made up her mind. The next key step was to communicate with Zhao Yongkang, ensuring his full support for her plan and at the same time cut off Li Xin's contact with Zhao Yongkang. She knew that this battle would be a turning point that would determine her fate.

She stood up, straightened her collar, and walked out of Shen Yu's office. What greeted her was a tomorrow full of challenges and opportunities.