Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

The afternoon sun shone through the gaps in the curtains onto the table, making the air in the room seem a little dull. Shen Yu sat on the sofa, holding a cup of warm tea in his hand, but his eyes were not focused on the tea, but on the latest cooperation agreement on the table.

She knew that the battle with Zhao Shufang was no longer a simple business negotiation, but a battle for control over the future. She had to maintain her composure and not give the other party any opportunity to exploit her weakness.

"Li Jialin, get ready." Shen Yu suddenly spoke, breaking the silence in the room.

Li Jialin, who was sitting opposite, stood up immediately after hearing her instructions, lowered her head to sort out some documents, and quickly walked over to Shen Yu: "Mr. Shen, do you plan to meet with Zhao Shufang directly, or do you plan to wait and see her reaction first?"

"Let's meet in person." Shen Yu responded calmly, "I have something to tell her in person."

Li Jialin nodded. Although she was puzzled, she knew that Shen Yu's decisions were always decisive and clear, and she would not easily question them. So, she walked out of the room to arrange a meeting.

Meanwhile, Zhao Shufang was sitting in her luxurious office, her desk covered with documents and plans. Her eyes were fixed on the latest email from Shen Yu, and the content of the email made her frown.

"Shen Yu is indeed a courageous person." Zhao Shufang sneered, "She actually dared to challenge me so bluntly."

She put down the documents in her hand, stretched, and then called her subordinate: "Get ready, tell Shen Yu when I'm free, and arrange a meeting directly."

A response quickly came from the other end of the phone: "Mr. Zhao, are you planning to meet her directly? Aren't you considering seeing her attitude first?"

A hint of coldness flashed in Zhao Shufang's eyes. "Since she dares to do this, there's no need to delay any further. Let's meet directly and see what she has in her power."

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Shufang took a deep breath, stood up, and walked to the French window. She looked out at the city scene, her mind already made up. If Shen Yu dared to confront her, then she would teach her a lesson, let her understand the rules of the game in this city, and not challenge her territory so easily.

The two parties finally met in a private room on the top floor of a luxury hotel. Shen Yu had arrived early, dressed in a simple yet elegant dark blue suit. Her eyes were calm and sharp, seemingly able to penetrate any disguise. She sat in the middle of the long table, holding a document in her hand, her expression calm.

Soon, Zhao Shufang also walked into the box. She was wearing a black suit, and her temperament was steady and capable. After entering the box, her eyes were directly locked on Shen Yu.

"Ms. Shen, I'm sure you know that I rarely meet with people directly." Zhao Shufang sat down and got straight to the point. "This time, you surprised me."

Shen Yu smiled slightly and slowly put down the documents in his hand: "Mr. Zhao, I don't think this is an accident. We are destined to have intersections in this city."

Zhao Shufang raised her eyebrows. "What do you mean? How could we possibly have anything in common? You're just a young businessman who wants to get something from me."

Shen Yu didn't respond immediately, but gently pushed the document in front of Zhao Shufang. "I want you to take a closer look at this agreement. I don't really want to take anything from you. I just want to ask if you're willing to treat me as a partner, not an enemy."

Zhao Shufang glanced at the contents of the document, her face expressionless. "Partner?" She smiled softly, "You are so naive. Miss Shen, don't think I don't know what you mean. You just want to use my power to squeeze Duan Yu's resources."

Shen Yu remained calm. "If Mr. Zhao thinks this is my goal, then you're mistaken." Her tone became calm and firm. "Everything I do is to ensure my position in this game. You don't have to worry too much about my relationship with Duan Yu. He is not my target."

Zhao Shufang was startled, but then she regained her composure. "What are you trying to do? If you're not doing this for Duan Yu, then what are you pursuing?"

Shen Yu took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "Mr. Zhao, what I want is simple—control. I hope to have more say in this city, but that doesn't mean I want to replace anyone." She paused, looking directly at Zhao Shufang, "Rather, I want to ensure that we can survive this together, and even stand higher."

Zhao Shufang was stunned by her words. Every word Shen Yu spoke exuded an irresistible force. This wasn't just a business collaboration, but a reshuffling of power.

After a brief moment of thought, Zhao Shufang finally nodded. "I understand what you mean." Her tone became calmer. "But, Ms. Shen, don't forget, you're not the only one playing chess. You also have to understand that not everyone is willing to collude with you."

Shen Yu smiled gently: "I know, but that's why I need to cooperate with you."

Zhao Shufang was silent for a moment, then whispered, "You're right. On this chessboard, every move must be made with caution. And I don't mind cooperating with you, but I hope you understand that if one day I discover that you've violated our agreement, I will definitely not show any mercy."

Shen Yu nodded gently: "I understand."

The two looked at each other for a moment, and the atmosphere seemed to become more tense. However, Shen Yu knew that she had successfully dragged Zhao Shufang into this complicated situation.

Duan Yu had already received news of Shen Yu and Zhao Shufang's meeting. He didn't interfere too much, but calmly observed the situation unfold. He sat in the conference room, his expression normal, gazing out the window.

"This chess game has already begun," he said softly.

The secretary beside him nodded: "Mr. Duan, the cooperation between Shen Yu and Zhao Shufang seems to have entered a new stage."

Duan Yu's lips curled up slightly. "This is exactly what I was hoping for." He stood up and walked to the window, his eyes still calm. "The next changes will be even more interesting."

The game between Shen Yu and Zhao Shufang has just begun, and Duan Yu knows that this struggle will make everyone pay a price.