Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Shen Yu appeared with an undeniable aura. A confident smile graced his face, and his steps were steady, seemingly devoid of any anxiety. Zhao Shufang, however, sat at her desk, her gaze calm, yet her heart was already surging. She knew that Shen Yu's superficial efforts were merely a false performance; the true battle had only just begun.

"Ms. Zhao, our recent cooperation seems to be going smoothly, and the Zhao family's business has also seen a significant recovery." Shen Yu walked into the office, casually took off his coat, sat down, and spoke directly, "Don't worry, I will continue to fully support you. However, I think you also understand that now is the time to further deepen our cooperation."

Zhao Shufang put down the pen in her hand, looked up and looked at him with a smile on her face. "Mr. Shen, we are very grateful for your support. The recovery of business is inseparable from your help. I also know that the cooperation between us is no longer just a business issue."

Shen Yu smiled, his eyes penetrating. "You're right, Ms. Zhao. I'm increasingly feeling that our cooperation is no longer just about business. The closer our relationship becomes, the more opportunities we'll have in the future."

Zhao Shufang sneered inwardly, but maintained a calm smile on her face. "Mr. Shen, what you said makes sense. However, Mr. Shen, if that's the case, could we consider deeper cooperation in our next decision-making? For example... resource sharing, equity cooperation?"

A hint of interest flashed in Shen Yu's eyes, and he nodded slowly: "Your suggestion is very interesting, but what I am more concerned about now is the capital chain problem of your Zhao family. You know, once the capital chain is broken, any plan will be affected." There was a hint of threat in Shen Yu's tone, but he pretended to be relaxed.

Zhao Shufang was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly, "Don't worry, Mr. Shen. I've arranged the funding chain and won't let you down. Also, I know that Mr. Shen has been keeping an eye on some of the internal changes at the Zhao family. If necessary, I can have the Zhao family rely even more on Mr. Shen for decision-making in the coming months, so we can achieve true, in-depth cooperation."

Shen Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, as if trying to guess the deeper meaning behind Zhao Shufang's words. He sensed that Zhao Shufang was not as simple as she appeared. "Okay, since Miss Zhao is willing to cooperate with me further, I will leave the rest of the matter to you."

Zhao Shufang nodded gently: "Zhao Shufang will definitely live up to Mr. Shen's trust." She knew that Shen Yu's apparent trust actually hid some calculations, but she was not in a hurry to remove this mask. Instead, she wanted him to believe in his role more.

"Well, I'll be waiting for your good news." Shen Yu stood up and paused at the door. He turned back and said to Zhao Shufang, "Ms. Zhao, remember, cooperation is a two-way street. If you trust me, I will give you enough help in return."

"I understand." Zhao Shufang's lips curled up slightly. "Mr. Shen is indeed a master at business."

Shen Yu nodded, smiled, and walked out of Zhao Shufang's office.

After Shen Yu left, Zhao Shufang quickly picked up the phone and dialed Li Ling's number. "We're ready to strike back. Shen Yu's ambition has been exposed. Continue to act according to the plan. Starting today, I will maintain superficial cooperation with him, but we will slowly begin to take back control of all key decisions."

Li Ling whispered back, "I understand, Miss Zhao. We've already prepared all the details. Shen Yu is becoming increasingly dependent on the Zhao family. He certainly wouldn't have guessed we'd already begun planning a counterattack."

A cold glint flashed in Zhao Shufang's eyes. "I let him continue to think he was the master of the game. Until the very last moment, he will understand that he was simply being led into a blind spot by me."

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Shufang leaned back in her chair, thinking for a moment, and began to formulate her next move. She knew that Shen Yu's confidence and arrogance were her biggest chance to strike back.

Just a few days later, Zhao Shufang began a series of changes within the Zhao family's leadership—demanding the transfer of several companies and financial resources previously controlled by Shen Yu. However, all of this was done without Shen Yu's knowledge. Meanwhile, she and Li Ling secretly strengthened their partnerships with several business leaders whom Shen Yu hadn't yet fully controlled, forming a covert alliance.

On this day, Zhao Shufang and Li Ling were planning their future actions in the office.

"Miss Zhao, the atmosphere on Shen Yu's side is getting increasingly tense. He seems to have realized that something is amiss with the Zhao family." Li Ling said softly, a hint of nervousness in her eyes. "However, he still hasn't taken any full action."

"Then we'll wait until he completely lets his guard down," Zhao Shufang said calmly. "There's no rush. The next step is to let him strike first and create a loophole. Then, we can take him down in one fell swoop."

Li Ling was a little skeptical: "But if Shen Yu really takes action, will there be any risks?"

Zhao Shufang chuckled. "This is our chance to strike back. The more anxious he is, the more likely he is to make mistakes. I've waited so long, there's no harm in waiting a little longer."

At this moment, Zhao Shufang's phone rang. Li Xin's voice was on the other end of the line: "Ms. Zhao, Shen Yu has started to take some actions and seems to be stepping up his plans. He is somewhat dissatisfied with the Zhao family and is starting to plan to change the terms of cooperation."

Zhao Shufang was slightly taken aback, then calmly responded, "As expected. Li Xin, continue to follow Shen Yu's movements and see what he plans to do. If he really dares to take action, it will fall right into our trap."

Li Xin was silent for a moment and replied, "Okay, Miss Zhao, I'll arrange it right away."

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Shufang looked at Li Ling, a thoughtful look in her eyes: "Shen Yu is really unwilling to give up. He thinks we are relying on him, but in fact, he is the most vulnerable one. Now is the time."

Li Ling nodded: "What should we do next?"

"According to the plan, make sure he can't control the situation and give him the final blow." Zhao Shufang's tone was full of confidence and determination. "Shen Yu wants to control the Zhao family, so he must pay the price."

At this moment, Zhao Shufang had completely let go of all her worries and entered the stage of a full-scale counterattack. She knew that this battle with Shen Yu had finally reached a critical moment.