Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Zhao Shufang stood at the floor-to-ceiling window of a high-rise building, overlooking the bustling cityscape. The sunset glow cast a gentle hue over every corner of the city, adding a touch of tenderness to the steel jungle. But in her eyes, everything seemed so cold and distant, as if countless people hurried through the city, and her only target was Shen Yu.

Her plan was nearing completion. Shen Yu's actions were gradually intensifying, and it was clear that he had sensed some unease. Zhao Shufang knew that he was about to make his final response, and this was the moment she was most looking forward to.

At this time, Li Ling pushed the door open and came in with a thick document. "Ms. Zhao, Shen Yu's movements are becoming more and more obvious. He is quietly withdrawing some resources and preparing to break away from us. However, our countermeasures are almost ready."

Zhao Shufang turned to look at Li Ling, her eyes sharp. "Reclaim the resources? He's really daring to act ahead of time. It seems he wants to go head-to-head."

Li Ling nodded. "Yes, he was planning to cut off the Zhao family's funding chain through some means, intending to take advantage of the opportunity to control other partners. However, all signs indicate that he was unaware that our counterattack had quietly begun."

Zhao Shufang's lips curled up slightly, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. "The sooner Shen Yu takes action, the easier it will be for him to reveal his flaws. As I said before, he's just a clever fool. Every move he makes too hastily will inevitably lead to failure."

Li Ling hesitated, but still spoke: "Ms. Zhao, shouldn't we be more proactive now? If we wait any longer, Shen Yu might become more cautious, making it harder to attack."

"Don't worry," Zhao Shufang said calmly. "I know what he needs most right now—power and profit. He thought he could control everything, but I made him overestimate himself. I've already set the trap, and now I'm just waiting for him to fall into it."

Li Ling could see Zhao Shufang's confidence, but she still felt a little uneasy. "Miss Zhao, you're right. So what should we do next?"

Zhao Shufang pondered for a moment. "We need to make Shen Yu feel like he has nowhere to retreat and give him a warning. Next, I plan to send someone to expedite the acquisition of that piece of land. Shen Yu has been eyeing that piece of land covetously. If we take the initiative now, Shen Yu will fall into our trap."

Li Ling raised her eyebrows. "That piece of land? However, Shen Yu's funds are also tight. He will react to our actions."

"Of course there will be a reaction." Zhao Shufang sneered, "But Shen Yu's reaction will be his biggest mistake. The only thing he can rely on now is those large companies and capital flow. If we acquire that piece of land, he will find that the resources he controls are not as solid as he imagined."

"I understand." Li Ling nodded, "Then I'll go prepare it now."

"Don't be impatient." Zhao Shufang raised her hand, signaling Li Ling to stop. "We must give Shen Yu some time, so that he feels he can control the situation. Then, once he reveals his flaws, we will defeat him in one fell swoop. All operations must be kept as secret as possible to avoid alerting the enemy."

Li Ling thought for a moment, a glint of enlightenment flashing in her eyes: "I understand, Miss Zhao. Let's give him a chance to breathe, let him feel that he has the upper hand, and then we will take action."

"That's right." Zhao Shufang's eyes grew deep, and she turned to look out the window. "What Shen Yu craves most right now is control. He won't realize he's fallen into our trap. Once he completely relaxes, all his actions will become logical."

Just then, Zhao Shufang's phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID, raised her brows, and answered. "Ms. Zhao, Shen Yu has already taken action. He's withdrawn some of his partners' funds and plans to concentrate his efforts on controlling the remaining resources." It was Li Xin's voice on the other end.

Zhao Shufang's expression didn't change. "Very good, just as I expected. The more impatient he is, the greater our chances."

After she hung up the phone, Li Ling came over and asked, "Ms. Zhao, are we ready to take action now?"

Zhao Shufang took a deep breath, a sneer flashing in her eyes: "It's time. Give Shen Yu some time, he will think he is in control of everything, but he will never know that the real chessboard is already in our hands."

The next day, Shen Yu sat in his office, gazing out the window, his heart filled with doubt. Over the past few days, Zhao Shufang's actions had given him a sense of something amiss. She seemed less reliant on him than before, and instead, she was becoming increasingly assertive. At times, he began to wonder if he had lost control of this partnership.

He was unwilling to give up and still believed that as long as he could firmly control the funds and resources, all of Zhao Shufang's plans could be easily suppressed by him. However, he did not know that Zhao Shufang had already started to fight back.

At this time, the office door was gently pushed open. Shen Yu looked up and saw Li Jialin, one of his most trusted deputies.

"Mr. Shen, there have been some changes in the situation with Zhao Shufang." Li Jialin said solemnly.

"Change?" Shen Yu was stunned. "What did she do?"

"Ms. Zhao has begun accelerating her acquisition of that piece of land, and our capital chain has been affected by her actions," Li Jialin said. "It seems she's preparing a counterattack."

Shen Yu's expression suddenly darkened. "Zhao Shufang actually dared to act ahead of time. It seems she's really ready to break off relations with us. Keep monitoring her movements. We can't let her seize the initiative first."

Li Jialin nodded: "I will arrange it immediately."

"Also, don't let go of any details easily. I want to know every step Zhao Shufang takes." Shen Yu's voice was low and powerful. Obviously, he had realized the seriousness of the matter.

Li Jialin retreated, and Shen Yu fell into deep thought. Zhao Shufang's reaction had exceeded his expectations, but he still didn't think he would lose to her. He was just temporarily in a small predicament. Once he stabilized the situation, everything would be back under his control.

However, what Shen Yu never expected was that Zhao Shufang had already reached a whole new height, while he was still confined to the old thinking and had not realized that he had fallen into the trap she had carefully set.

Zhao Shufang's counterattack has quietly begun, and this game is gradually approaching the most critical moment.