Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Shen Yu stood in front of the French window in her office, gazing at the gradually brightening neon lights in the distance. She felt a sense of invisible pressure weighing on her heart. The situation had become increasingly complicated recently, not only with her collaboration with Zhao Shufang but also with Duan Yu's covert actions, forcing her to act even more cautiously.

"Mr. Shen, news came from Duan Yu today that he has arranged a new business cooperation, which seems to be intended to put pressure on us." Li Jialin walked into the office with a hint of worry in her tone.

Shen Yu turned around, his eyes expressionless. "Duan Yu has always been a man who doesn't easily reveal his intentions. If he really takes action, it means he is ready to deal with us."

"Then what is our next plan..." Shen Yu interrupted Li Jialin before she could finish.

"Proceed as usual," Shen Yu said calmly. "Our strategy won't change because of the other party's actions. Now that we've made our decision, we can't back down."

Li Jialin looked at Shen Yu's determined expression, and was shocked. Then she nodded: "I understand."

At this moment, Shen Yu's phone rang. She glanced at the incoming call on the screen, her expression changed slightly, and she pressed the answer button: "Mr. Zhao, what's going on?"

The voice on the other end of the phone was still gentle, but with a subtle hint of coldness: "Mr. Shen, the terms of cooperation have been renegotiated. I hope we can reach an agreement as soon as possible. As for the future development of your company, I do have some suggestions."

Shen Yu took a deep breath and responded calmly, "Mr. Zhao, we are also studying the specific details of the cooperation. I will respond to your request as soon as possible."

"Very good, Mr. Shen. Cooperation is a two-way process, but if we want to reach a consensus, some issues still need to be discussed further. I hope you can understand." Zhao Shufang's tone still carried a sense of threat that could not be refused.

Shen Yu narrowed her eyes slightly. She could sense the pressure from Zhao Shufang on the other end of the line, which was not to be ignored. But she knew she had to gain a firm footing. "Mr. Zhao, our terms won't change easily. If you have any new ideas, please feel free to bring them up."

"Mr. Shen is indeed a decisive man." Zhao Shufang chuckled. "However, I hope you can understand that business is all about mutual benefit and win-win results. I don't mind providing you with more support, but I hope you can show more sincerity."

Shen Yu gently gripped the phone, his eyes sharp as a knife: "I understand."

After hanging up the phone, Shen Yu's brows furrowed. It was clear that Zhao Shufang would not let her go easily. She knew that this deal was far more complicated than it appeared.

Meanwhile, Duan Yu sat in his spacious office, a cup of coffee in hand, calmly looking over the documents before him. The situation had been changing rapidly recently, and every decision he made was crucial. He faced not only the pressure from Shen Yu and Zhao Shufang's partnership, but also from other potential competitors.

"Mr. Duan, Zhao Shufang has been very active recently. Do you need to take any action?" the assistant asked respectfully while standing at the door.

Duan Yu raised his head, a deep light flashing in his eyes: "I knew long ago that she would not let me go easily."

The assistant hesitated for a moment and asked cautiously, "Should we consider re-adjusting our company's strategy? After all, if Shen Yu and Zhao Shufang join forces, it could have a significant impact on our business."

Duan Yu put down his coffee cup, his lips curled up slightly. "Zhao Shufang is just eyeing our company's market share. Shen Yu is just her pawn. I'm not worried about their alliance. The real concern is those opponents who haven't yet appeared."

He stood up and walked to the window, gazing out at the bustling city through the tall buildings. "Now, our enemies aren't just in business, but the real manipulators behind the scenes."

Shen Yu listened to Li Jialin's report, lost in thought. Duan Yu and Zhao Shufang's actions had intensified recently. On the surface, it looked like they were all jockeying for position over a business partnership, but in reality, undercurrents were surging behind the scenes. A mistake on either side could have fatal consequences.

"Mr. Shen, Zhao Shufang's request seems reasonable, but if we agree, the resources she demands will put us at greater risk," Li Jialin continued, "especially as some of the projects she proposes involve Duan Yu's business areas."

Shen Yu frowned slightly. "Her goal is very clear. She wants to force us to make a choice within a short period of time. She wants to use this method to weaken Duan Yu's market share."

Li Jialin nodded and said in a low voice: "Moreover, Duan Yu seems to have become alert to our actions recently and seems to have begun planning some countermeasures."

Shen Yu was silent for a moment, his eyes fixed on Li Jialin calmly. "Our plan remains unchanged. No matter how Duan Yu adjusts his strategy, we must face the challenge head-on. If Zhao Shufang pushes too hard, we must strike back."

Li Jialin couldn't help but be impressed by Shen Yu's decisiveness and nodded slightly: "Boss Shen, do you mean that we don't compromise?"

"Of course." Shen Yu's eyes were firm. "We won't compromise, but we won't act rashly either. Now that this game has begun, we must proceed step by step."

Li Jialin was secretly shocked and realized that Shen Yu's decision was not only for the current cooperation, but also to lay the foundation for the future pattern.

Zhao Shufang had just concluded a closed-door meeting with a group of business elites, discussing how to break Duan Yu's market monopoly. She stood up, straightened her suit, and walked to the window, gazing out at the dazzling city lights.

"Shen Yu might be a good opponent, but she's still too young." Zhao Shufang muttered to herself, "I need to be more thorough and not leave her any chance of a comeback."

She picked up the phone and dialed a number: "Li Yun, are you ready?"

The voice on the other end of the phone was calm and steady: "Mr. Zhao, the information you requested has been verified. Duan Yu's recent actions have begun to reveal loopholes. We are ready and can start at any time."

A sneer appeared at the corner of Zhao Shufang's mouth: "Okay, let's start from here."

Shen Yu put down the phone, feeling a mixture of emotions. She knew Zhao Shufang was getting closer, and Duan Yu's counterattack was brewing. No matter how the future unfolded, this business showdown would be a long and uncertain one.

She returned to her desk, took a deep breath, and said softly, "Right now, the most important thing is to stay calm. We can't fall behind in any move."

Li Jialin walked in and looked at Shen Yu. She understood that the Shen Yu in front of her was no longer the young man who had just entered the workplace, but a strong man who could calmly deal with all challenges in the ever-changing business war.

"Mr. Shen, how should we adjust our next plan?" Li Jialin asked.

Shen Yu lowered his head, a look of determination flashing in his eyes: "Continue on our path and don't be swayed by the outside world. Only in this way can we remain invincible in this storm."