Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Duan Yu's calculations were clear, but Shen Yu and Zhao Shufang were no pushovers either. Within their respective camps, they quickly adjusted their strategies, and a silent battle quietly unfolded.

That evening, Duan Yu was about to finish his work for the day when he unexpectedly received a call from Shen Yu. The tone on the other end of the phone was as calm as usual, but with a hint of tentativeness.

"Mr. Duan, I wonder if you have a convenient time recently? I have something I want to talk to you face to face." Shen Yu went straight to the point, his voice full of confidence.

Duan Yu raised his eyebrows, leaned back in his office chair, and replied vaguely, "Miss Shen, if you have anything to say, why not tell me now?"

Shen Yu smiled and said, "For things like this, it's better to discuss them face to face. I've already booked a private room at the Yunding Club. If it's convenient for you, we can meet at 8 pm."

Duan Yu paused slightly, his eyes flickering. He certainly knew Shen Yu's intention in inviting him, but this meeting might be more beneficial for him to further control the situation.

"Okay, then eight o'clock in the evening." After Duan Yu hung up the phone, a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

At 8 p.m., Duan Yu appeared in the Yunding Club's private room on time. Shen Yu was already waiting. The room was decorated in a low-key and luxurious style, with soft lighting, which perfectly reflected Shen Yu's confidence.

"Mr. Duan is indeed a punctual person." Shen Yu stood up to greet him, with a look of appreciation on his face.

Duan Yu smiled and said, "Miss Shen personally invited me, how dare I neglect it?"

The two sat down as host and guest, and Shen Yu personally poured a cup of tea and handed it to him. "I called you here today to discuss our recent cooperation."

Duan Yu took the teacup, his eyes slightly deep, "Ms. Shen is really anxious. Zhao Shufang has also shown me a lot of 'sincerity'. Aren't you afraid that I will be persuaded by her?"

Shen Yu smiled softly, put down the teapot, and looked at him firmly. "I know Mr. Duan better than Zhao Shufang. You won't be easily moved by so-called conditions, because what you want is not temporary benefits, but long-term value."

Duan Yu raised his eyebrows and looked at her, a hint of interest in his eyes, "Oh? Then what do you think is most important to me, Miss Shen?"

Shen Yu paused slightly, a confident smile rising from the corner of his lips. "What you value is the power to control the situation. And I can give you such an opportunity."

Duan Yu's heart trembled slightly at this remark, but he didn't show it on his face. He took a sip of tea and spoke slowly, "It sounds tempting, but Zhao Shufang seems to have given me a lot of options."

"Mr. Duan may not have noticed that Zhao Shufang's 'right to choose' is actually limited," Shen Yu said calmly. "Every offer she makes may seem generous, but it confines you to her system. Once the cooperation begins, you will lose absolute autonomy."

Duan Yu raised his eyebrows and looked at her meaningfully, "Aren't you afraid that I'll mention this to Zhao Shufang?"

Shen Yu smiled calmly, "If Mr. Duan really thinks Zhao Shufang is a better partner, I have nothing to say. But I believe you won't take sides easily."

On the other side, Zhao Shufang also received news that Duan Yu and Shen Yu had met.

"It seems that Shen Yu has already started to take action." Zhao Shufang sneered, with a hint of disdain in her tone.

Li Ling asked cautiously, "Miss Zhao, do we need to do anything?"

Zhao Shufang pondered for a moment, a hint of coldness appearing on the corner of her mouth. "Shen Yu is eager to win over Duan Yu, which just shows that she lacks confidence. In this case, there is no need to rush to make a move. Let them fight it out first."

Li Ling nodded, "I understand. I'll have someone keep a close eye on Duan Yu's movements."

"It's more than just attention." Zhao Shufang suddenly thought of something, and a calculation flashed in her eyes. "Give Duan Yu some information, let him know that Shen Yu's plan is not as simple as it seems."

Li Ling was stunned for a moment, "You mean..."

"Let him doubt Shen Yu's sincerity." Zhao Shufang said coldly, "As long as Duan Yu doesn't completely turn to her, I have a chance."

At ten o'clock in the evening, Duan Yu left the Yunding Club and returned to the office. He sat alone on the sofa, recalling the conversation he had just had with Shen Yu.

Shen Yu's words were clearly carefully crafted, each one guiding him to agree with her position. However, Duan Yu was not someone who was easily persuaded. He was more concerned about whether Shen Yu had a deeper intention behind her words.

He picked up his phone and dialed a number. "Check Shen Yu's recent actions, especially her contact records with Zhao Shufang."

The person on the other end of the phone agreed and quickly hung up. Duan Yu leaned back on the sofa, his eyes dark and a sneer on his face.

"Want to use me? You're not qualified."

Shen Yu returned home and was about to rest when he received a call from Li Jialin.

"Ms. Shen, I just received news that Zhao Shufang sent someone to reveal some things about us to Duan Yu." Li Jialin's voice was a little anxious.

Shen Yu frowned slightly, "What did she say?"

"The specifics are still unclear, but it seems to be an attempt to instigate," Li Jialin said. "Do you think we need to respond?"

Shen Yu sneered, "That's all Zhao Shufang's tactics are. She wants to undermine Duan Yu's trust in me, so let's use her own tactics against her."

"what do you mean……"

"Let's arrange an accident to make Duan Yu realize that Zhao Shufang is the real threat." Shen Yu's voice was firm. "We don't need to fight back directly. It will be enough if we can make Duan Yu wary of her."

Li Jialin nodded and said, "I understand. I'll arrange for someone to handle it."

That night, all three parties conspired, trying to gain the upper hand in this silent game. Duan Yu seemed to be the key chess piece in this game, but in fact, he had already secretly planned and tried to control the entire situation.

In this game, it remains to be seen who will have the last laugh.