Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Duan Yu pondered for a long time in his study, the night outside the window as dark as ink. His fingers tapped lightly on the table, his mind constantly recalling the document that Miss Shen had brought. On the surface, it was just an ordinary business cooperation plan, but the hidden information within it was intriguing.

He picked up the document and flipped through it again when a subtle detail caught his eye. A passage in the document mentioned a "long-term strategic partnership," a phrase usually reserved for close partnerships. Shen Yu, trying to test his sincerity, subtly hinted at his own leverage. This caused Duan Yu to sneer.

At the same time, in the office on the other side, Shen Yu was discussing the next plan with Li Jialin.

"Would Duan Yu be interested in the hidden information in the document?" Li Jialin was a little skeptical. "He's a veteran."

"Of course he'll notice," Shen Yu said firmly. "Duan Yu's intelligence lies in his sensitivity to details. The purpose of this document isn't to get him to immediately agree to cooperate, but to let him know that I know how to use him better than Zhao Shufang does."

Li Jialin nodded thoughtfully, "But what if he's still hesitant? After all, the conditions Zhao Shufang offered him are quite high."

Shen Yu smiled slightly, his eyes deep, "We don't need to rush him to choose sides. As long as he remains neutral and doesn't easily turn to Zhao Shufang, it will be our victory."

Li Jialin raised an eyebrow. "Do you want Zhao Shufang to spend more resources on Duan Yu?"

"That's right," Shen Yu nodded. "The more she gets involved, the harder it will be for her to withdraw. And Duan Yu won't express his views easily. He will only choose the side that is most advantageous when the situation becomes clear."

On the other side, Zhao Shufang also received news that Shen Yu sent someone to contact Duan Yu.

"It seems Shen Yu can't help it." Zhao Shufang handed a report to Li Ling, her tone revealing a hint of disdain. "How ridiculous! Do you think you can just win over Duan Yu with a few nice words?"

Li Ling asked cautiously, "Should we do anything? Or should we just keep observing?"

"No need to rush," Zhao Shufang said calmly. "People like Duan Yu love it when others compete to please him. If we rush to offer more conditions now, he'll look down on us."

After a pause, she suddenly revealed a cold smile, "However, to be on the safe side, we should also give Duan Yu a little 'sweetness'."

"Miss Zhao wants to..."

"Go there in person and hand him the plan." Zhao Shufang pulled out another document from the drawer. "Tell him this is our sincere offer."

The next afternoon, Duan Yu’s office welcomed Zhao Shufang’s special envoy, Li Ling.

"Mr. Duan, Miss Zhao asked me to bring you something." Li Ling placed the documents on the table and said gently, "These are some of our ideas for future cooperation. I hope Mr. Duan will seriously consider them."

Duan Yu took the document but didn't open it immediately. Instead, he looked at Li Ling with interest. "Zhao Shufang has been very active lately. Why does she think I will definitely stand on her side?"

Li Ling smiled and replied calmly, "Ms. Zhao always respects Mr. Duan's choices, but we believe that truly strong people will always choose the partner that best suits them."

After hearing this, Duan Yu's eyes flashed and he revealed a meaningful smile, "You are quite confident. However, I think the conditions in this document are not necessarily better than those on Shen Yu's side, right?"

Li Ling was stunned for a moment, then calmly said, "Mr. Duan, you're joking. You'll understand Miss Zhao's sincerity if you read the document carefully."

Duan Yu nodded and casually put the document aside. "I will seriously consider it. However, I hope you understand one thing. Whether it's Zhao Shufang or Shen Yu, I, Duan Yu, never do business that loses money."

"Of course." Li Ling smiled slightly, "We believe that Mr. Duan will definitely make the most wise decision."

After seeing Li Ling off, Duan Yu sat alone in his office, his eyes flicking back and forth between the two documents. He knew this wasn't just a business partnership, but the beginning of a backstabbing rivalry.

His fingers tapped lightly on the table, and a bold idea emerged in his mind.

"Since they all want to win me over, why not let them fight to the death first?"

This thought made Duan Yu sneer. He dialed a private number, gave a few simple instructions, and hung up.

A few days later, Shen Yu received an anonymous letter mentioning Zhao Shufang and Duan Yu's recent contact, which surprised him.

"It looks like Duan Yu is sending us a signal," Li Jialin analyzed. "He doesn't want to completely side with Zhao Shufang, but he also wants to use this opportunity to test our attitude."

Shen Yu nodded, a shrewd glint in his eyes. "Very good. Since he wants to test us, let's give him a little 'response'."

Li Jialin was a little confused, "What do you mean?"

"Give him a little sweet treat and let him know that standing by my side is the wisest choice." Shen Yu said calmly, "At the same time, let Zhao Shufang know that if she wants to compete for Duan Yu, she will pay a heavy price."

As the tug-of-war between the two sides continued, the tide of the business world began to shift. Duan Yu, like a skilled chess player, secretly manipulated the game. He didn't rush to express his stance, but instead constantly sowed conflict between the two sides, making both Shen Yu and Zhao Shufang feel threatened by the other.

And all this has just begun.