Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

The dawn light gradually filtered into Shen Yu's office, the air thick with the aroma of coffee, and the scene outside the window gradually became clearer. Shen Yu sat at his desk, his gaze fixed on the computer screen, a deep, pensive expression in his eyes. Zhao Bin stood nearby, flipping through the documents on his desk, occasionally looking up to observe Shen Yu's reaction.

"Mr. Shen, the documents retrieved from the warehouse yesterday have been handed over to the legal team for further review." Zhao Bin reported in a low voice.

Shen Yu nodded slightly, still not coming back to his senses: "What about Zhao Shufang's reaction?"

"She contacted several friends in the industry last night, seemingly looking for outside help, but she didn't appear to be panicking." Zhao Bin hesitated slightly. "I suspect she has a backup plan."

"Backup plan?" Shen Yu's eyes lit up slightly, and he looked directly at Zhao Bin, "What backup plan could she have?"

Zhao Bin unfolded the documents in his hand and gently placed them in front of Shen Yu. "These are the records of her capital flows over the past few months. Although a lot of the funds went to legitimate business projects, there were also some unidentified remittances, seemingly in preparation for a 'big project'."

Shen Yu glanced down and frowned. "It seems that she is not only manipulating the funds, but also planning to do something big behind the scenes. So what is her goal?"

Zhao Bin looked at Shen Yu's expression and felt a little doubtful: "We don't know yet. However, her recent movements have become more and more impatient, and she seems to be desperately preparing for something."

Shen Yu took a deep breath, his eyes gradually becoming sharper: "I understand. Keep watching her every step closely, and don't miss any slightest movement."

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Chen Dong's office was somewhat subdued. He stood by the window, a cigarette in hand, his gaze distant, as if lost in thought. Last night's call with Zhao Shufang had left him feeling deeply stressed, and Shen Yu's actions today had instilled in him an unprecedented sense of crisis.

"What should I do?" Chen Dong asked himself quietly, looking down at the document on his desk. It was the agreement he had made with Zhao Shufang, and it was already covered with several thick red lines, marking the "key" clauses.

Suddenly, the phone rang, breaking the silence. Chen Dong looked down at the caller ID and saw it was Zhao Shufang.

He took a deep breath and pressed the answer button: "Mr. Zhao."

"Chen Dong, what's going on? You didn't act according to the plan, and things are a little out of control on my side." Zhao Shufang's voice was filled with a hint of suppressed anger.

Chen Dong's heart tightened, and he lowered his voice: "Boss Zhao, I... I did hesitate. Shen Yu's reaction was too quick. We can't take it lightly."

"Hesitation?" Zhao Shufang sneered. "Are you planning to regret at this critical moment? You know your current situation. If you hesitate any longer, Shen Yu will completely take you down. If you don't want to make the choice for yourself, then I'll do it for you." Her tone suddenly turned cold. "But remember, this choice affects all your future prospects."

Chen Dong's fingers gripped the phone tightly, and countless possibilities flashed through his mind. Zhao Shufang's threats were not just verbal; hidden behind them was an inescapable reality. Taking a deep breath, he whispered, "Mr. Zhao, I will proceed as you arrange."

"Very good." Zhao Shufang's tone relaxed a little. "Next, you must be more resolute in front of Shen Yu. No matter what conditions he gives you, you must not waver."

After the call ended, Chen Dong was silent for a long time. He knew he was in a dilemma with no way out, and the most dangerous thing was the delicate balance between him, Shen Yu, and Zhao Shufang in this game.

Zhao Shufang stood before the large French windows of her luxurious office, gazing out at the city. She felt a surge of conflict and resentment. She had never imagined she would be pushed to this point. Once upon a time, she had been confident, believing everything was under control. But now, Shen Yu's relentless pressure had made her realize her own defeat.

"You really never let anyone go easily." She muttered to herself, turned around and sat back at her desk, looking at a document on the table.

It was an old document about Shen Yu, documenting the rise of his business empire, how he broke the rules, and how he used various business tactics to profit. Hidden in the corner of the document was a piece of information—about a secret deal involving Shen Yu, one that involved some high-ranking figures.

"What if I can use this secret?" A hint of conspiracy flashed in Zhao Shufang's eyes.

She picked up the phone and dialed an unfamiliar number: "Find out about Shen Yu's deal for me, the sooner the better. We must use this information anyway."

The voice on the other end of the phone was calm: "Understood, Mr. Zhao. We will investigate as soon as possible."

Zhao Shufang hung up the phone, her lips curled up slightly. She knew that although Shen Yu was smart, he also had a fatal flaw. As long as she found the right opportunity, she could strike back and drag Shen Yu into a deeper quagmire.

Shen Yu certainly wouldn't wait for Zhao Shufang's counterattack. He had anticipated this and was fully prepared. Although he already had some evidence against Zhao Shufang, he knew that this alone wouldn't be enough to completely destroy her. He had to fundamentally undermine her trump card and destroy her support.

"Zhao Bin, continue to investigate the source of Zhao Shufang's funds, especially her relationship with certain high-ranking figures." Shen Yu ordered in a low voice, "We must find her weaknesses."

Zhao Bin nodded and said after a moment's silence, "Mr. Shen, in addition to these funding chains, we have also found some unknown people contacting Zhao Shufang. It seems that someone is supporting her behind the scenes."

"Who?" Shen Yu looked up suddenly, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"We're still investigating, but we've already locked on to some targets. As long as we investigate further, we'll be able to figure out who's behind her."

"Okay, keep watching." Shen Yu's tone became even more severe. "I'm afraid her counterattack this time will go beyond this."

At that moment, Shen Yu suddenly realized that Zhao Shufang's schemes might involve more than just a simple money transaction. She was also leveraging more resources, attempting to achieve ultimate victory in this game. All of this forced Shen Yu to be cautious, further accelerating his pace.