Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

The air in Zhao Shufang's office seemed frozen. She sat quietly in her large office chair, her fingers tapping the tabletop, a subtle hint of anxiety in her eyes. She had always thought she could easily control the situation, but now, Shen Yu's reaction and Chen Dong's choice made her realize that she was in a situation of no return.

"Mr. Zhao, the situation on Chen Dong's side..." Zheng Kai's voice came from outside the door.

Zhao Shufang paused slightly, then looked up at him with a meaningful smile on her lips. "Come in."

Zheng Kai pushed open the door and walked in, holding a document. Zhao Shufang gestured for him to sit down and then asked in a low voice, "What's Chen Dong's reaction?"

"He doesn't seem as resolute as I imagined." Zheng Kai placed the documents on the table and continued, "Chen Dong seems to be considering the possibility of backing off, especially under the pressure from Shen Yu."

"Back off?" Zhao Shufang sneered. "He's just a weakling in the business world. Just give him a little benefit and he'll be shaken. But Shen Yu..." Her voice suddenly turned cold. "I don't want him to get away at the last critical moment."

"Shen Yu's investigation has become increasingly in-depth, especially regarding the flow of funds. His team seems to have grasped some clues, which makes Chen Dong more vigilant." Zheng Kai frowned. "If no action is taken, Shen Yu may directly break through."

Zhao Shufang frowned slightly, lowering her head in thought for a moment. Suddenly, her gaze grew fierce. "Since he's already started, we must act first. Shen Yu isn't an opponent who can wait. Delaying it will only give him more opportunities."

She stood up and walked to the window, gazing at the bustling cityscape in the distance, her heart filled with anxiety and determination. "We need to change our pace. We can't just keep going on as planned."

"Mr. Zhao, what you mean is..." A hint of doubt flashed in Zheng Kai's eyes.

Zhao Shufang turned around, her eyes determined. "I will take the initiative and strike Shen Yu a fatal blow. Let him know that resisting us will only lead to his own destruction."

Meanwhile, Shen Yu was in a secret office, reviewing the latest intelligence he had received. While Zhao Shufang's movements were still unclear, he knew the situation was becoming increasingly complex. Zhao Shufang seemed to be laying numerous traps, and Chen Dong played a crucial role in them.

"Mr. Shen, we've basically confirmed Zhao Shufang's capital flows." Zhao Bin's voice broke the silence in the office. "She collaborated with some unidentified intermediary companies, using these funds to establish a relatively covert funding chain for herself. We've also discovered that she has established connections with some underground forces through these intermediaries."

"Underground forces?" Shen Yu repeated softly, frowning slightly. "You mean, she has the support of the mafia?"

"According to the intelligence we have so far, funds from at least several illegal businesses and underground organizations have flowed into her accounts," Zhao Bin said. "Some of this money has even flowed into the personal accounts of some politicians. It seems the influence behind her isn't limited to the business community."

Shen Yu was silent for a moment, then slowly put down the documents in his hand. "It seems that she not only wants to overwhelm me in business, but also has a deeper plot behind it."

Zhao Bin nodded and said, "Boss Shen, we must take tougher measures now. We can't let her have any chance to breathe."

Shen Yu raised his head, a chill in his eyes. "We must expose her true colors and let everyone see the dark side of her scheme."

"Mr. Shen, what are you going to do?" Zhao Bin asked cautiously.

"I want Zhao Shufang to reveal her true colors as quickly as possible," Shen Yu said coldly. "We can't play this game at her pace anymore. Now's the time for us to strike back."

Chen Dong sat in the car, his eyes hazy and his expression complex. Ever since the fight between Shen Yu and Zhao Shufang escalated, his situation had become increasingly delicate. He had once thought he was in a safe position, but now he realized he was just a pawn in this game. No matter what he did, he could never truly escape the control of the two.

He picked up his phone, looked at the message from Zhao Shufang on the screen, paused, and decided to call her.

The call was quickly connected. Zhao Shufang's voice was somewhat relaxed, yet it could not conceal the threat in it: "Chen Dong, it seems that you have finally decided to contact us."

"Mr. Zhao, I've been thinking about how to deal with Shen Yu. His reaction has exceeded our expectations." Chen Dong said in a low voice, "Shen Yu now has some of our evidence, and the situation is becoming increasingly complicated."

"Shen Yu is just a businessman. At most, he can find some evidence of capital flows. You don't have to worry too much." Zhao Shufang said coldly, "However, I know you are a little shaken now. Do you feel any regret?"

Chen Dong was silent for a while, and finally said: "No, I just feel that... the situation is a little difficult to control."

"Difficult to control?" Zhao Shufang chuckled. "Chen Dong, you're smart, but being too hesitant will only hurt yourself. Now, you can either stand on our side and become the winner, or give up everything and let Shen Yu take everything from you."

Chen Dong took a deep breath and finally made a decision in his heart: "I choose to stand on your side, but I hope that you can guarantee my interests."

"Don't worry, I will give you what you want." Zhao Shufang's tone became softer, "But you also have to understand that everything you have is now tied to us. If Shen Yu really fights back, you won't be able to escape."

Chen Dong's fingers clenched around his phone as he finally made up his mind. "I understand. For my own future, I can only go all out."

As time went on, the confrontation between Zhao Shufang and Shen Yu intensified. Both sides understood that this war without gunpowder had reached its final stage. Whoever struck first would likely gain the upper hand in the subsequent game.

Shen Yu's counterattack was gradually approaching, and Zhao Shufang's plan was also quietly progressing. She knew that if she wanted to reverse the situation in one fell swoop, the only way was to completely uncover the dark secrets behind Shen Yu and make it impossible for him to escape easily.

Chen Dong remains a variable in this chess game. His choice may determine the future direction of the situation.

All this seems to be waiting for the arrival of the final decisive battle.