Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

The atmosphere in the conference room grew increasingly tense. Shen Yu put down the documents in his hands and looked up at Zhao Shufang. A faint smile played on his lips, but his tone was undeniable. "Mr. Zhao, we both understand the crux of this negotiation. I don't want to waste either of our time, so let's get straight to the point."

Zhao Shufang smiled coldly, leaning back in her chair, a hint of sarcasm in her eyes: "Mr. Shen is quite straightforward. But I am a little curious, what exactly is the key point you mentioned?"

Shen Yu slowly pushed the document in his hand to the center of the desk and said softly, "Mr. Zhao, this is a list of data we've compiled, covering some of your company's key transaction records from the past three months. We've discovered that several of the accounts are irregular, involving significant amounts of money. If these issues become known to the relevant departments, they could trigger a chain reaction."

Zhao Shufang's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and said coldly, "Boss Shen, are you threatening me?"

Shen Yu's smile remained, but his eyes were particularly sharp. "Mr. Zhao, this isn't a threat. I just hope you can reconsider some of the terms. After all, this cooperation is a matter of great benefit to both of us."

Li Jialin, speaking from the other side of the conference table, added, "Mr. Zhao, we understand your company is facing significant financial pressures recently. If the source of funds for these transactions were to become publicly known, it could cause unnecessary trouble for your company. The evidence we present here demonstrates our sincerity—we are willing to help you resolve your issue, but only if the terms of cooperation are fair to us."

Zhao Shufang's fingertips tightened slightly, and a hint of coldness appeared in her eyes. "Mr. Shen, Mr. Li, you are quite calculating. However, you underestimate us too much. Even if these transactions are made public, we are capable of justifying them."

Shen Yu remained unmoved and said calmly, "Mr. Zhao, you are a smart man. You certainly know how much resources are needed to rationalize these transactions. More importantly, you can afford the consumption of these resources, but your shareholders may not be willing to cooperate."

Zhao Shufang was silent for a few seconds, her hands folded on the table, her eyes gradually colder. "Shen Yu, it seems you've blocked all your escape routes. However, I'd like to know how confident you really are."

Shen Yu leaned back in his chair calmly, his eyes as calm as water. "Mr. Zhao, this cooperation is a win-win situation. We don't want to and won't push things to the extreme. If today's negotiations can be successfully concluded, it will be good for both parties. But if they fail... the situation may become more complicated."

The smile on Zhao Shufang's face finally disappeared completely. She pushed the document aside and said coldly, "Shen Yu, you really impressed me. But I'm not someone who can be easily intimidated. The information you have may seem to have an impact on us, but in a real game, victory or defeat may not depend on it."

Shen Yu's expression remained unchanged, but his tone became more relaxed. "Mr. Zhao, I don't mean to threaten you. I'm just reminding you that we have just as much leverage as you do. Moreover, this information is only part of what we have."

Shen Yu raised his hand, motioning for Li Jialin to produce another document. "Here's another one containing records of Mr. Zhao's recent interactions with certain key individuals. I believe that if these contents were made public, it might affect Mr. Zhao's credibility."

Zhao Shufang narrowed her eyes and her tone suddenly turned cold: "Shen Yu, what do you want?"

"It's simple." Shen Yu's voice was firm and clear. "Renegotiate the terms of cooperation to ensure that the interests of both parties are equal. Otherwise, there is no need to continue this cooperation."

Zhao Shufang pursed her lips, clearly weighing the pros and cons quickly. Her team members also showed a hint of unease, clearly wary of the leverage Shen Yu held.

Just as the atmosphere reached a stalemate, Zhao Shufang's assistant whispered something in her ear. Zhao Shufang's expression softened slightly, and she smiled and looked at Shen Yu. "Mr. Shen, I can consider your terms for now. However, I also hope you understand that if this cooperation breaks down, the losses to you may be even greater."

Shen Yu smiled calmly: "Boss Zhao, why not give it a try and see who suffers the greater loss."

The confrontation between the two sides was on the verge of breaking out, but they ultimately settled on the negotiation table. Zhao Shufang stood up, straightened her clothes, and said calmly, "Since Mr. Shen is so insistent, we might as well discuss it again. But I hope you can come up with a more sincere proposal."

"We have always been sincere." Shen Yu stood up and watched Zhao Shufang leave. "I hope Mr. Zhao can do the same."

After the meeting, Li Jialin said with a hint of worry, "Boss Shen, isn't this too risky? Zhao Shufang isn't easy to deal with."

Shen Yu looked out the window, his tone calm but firm, "Taking risks is inevitable, but only in this way can we gain the greatest benefits. Zhao Shufang's bottom line has been clearly revealed in this negotiation."

Li Jialin nodded thoughtfully: "I hope the next progress will be smooth."

"Yes." Shen Yu smiled calmly, "Because from the very beginning, the rules of this game were set by us."

Outside the window, sunlight shines on Shen Yu's calm face, indicating that this game is far from over.