"So, according to you, you hope my lady will deal with that young punk Huangmao and let this matter go?"

The old man tested the waters. If sacrificing Huangmao could calm the situation, it might be considered worthwhile.

Huo Ziyan's mind became active as she weighed the pros and cons in her heart.

Huangmao was just a plaything of hers, though he pleased her more than others, she didn't really have feelings for him.

If sacrificing him could win Lin Beichen's friendship and goodwill, then it's a deal worth making.

Huo Ziyan fell into deep thought.

"No wonder that brat Huo Yongtao is so close to Lin Beichen. The moment he sees Lin Beichen, he idolizes him like a devoted fan. It seems both he and my uncle have it all planned, waiting for my old man to die, then pull Lin Beichen as their external backup to usurp my family's fortune."

"I absolutely cannot let them succeed!"

Thinking of this, Huo Ziyan couldn't help but laugh out loud, her eyes sparkling with delight.

"Mr. Lin Beichen, previously, I failed to recognize Mount Tai, I didn't realize how skilled you are. I also didn't anticipate that our loathsome servant would dare offend you."

Huo Ziyan cupped her hands towards Lin Beichen, then cast a cold glance at the kneeling Huangmao.

At that moment, Huangmao was trembling all over, already understanding that Huo Ziyan might target him. What wouldn't this woman do?

"Sister, please have mercy on me, let me off this time."

"Think of how I have served you, I cherished you like my dearest! Please give me a chance!"

At this moment, Huangmao was incoherent, knocking his head on the ground, hoping Huo Ziyan would spare him.

However, a ruthless gleam flashed in Huo Ziyan's eyes. She was indeed a ruthless woman.

To be honest, to be in this position and become the heir of a powerful family, irrespective of gender, one must be ruthless and decisive, this is the most basic skill.

Hence, Huo Ziyan coldly laughed, looking at the bodyguards nearby, and instructed, "Take this man away, break all his limbs for me!"

"Make him a cripple in the future!"

"Miss, isn't this approach a bit excessive?" The old man beside her was also taken aback, hurriedly advising.

Huo Ziyan sneered at the old man, "It's okay, ruin him, I'll support him for a lifetime. But he must be punished this time, otherwise, how can I explain to Mr. Lin Beichen?"

After speaking, Huo Ziyan looked again at Lin Beichen, cupped her hands again.

Lin Beichen couldn't help but laugh, "This woman is indeed ruthless, determined, and tough."

Lin Beichen didn't say much, just snorted coldly.

Next to him, Huo Yongtao secretly chuckled, he roughly guessed Huo Ziyan's plan.

"I'm afraid my cousin has also realized, Mr. Lin Beichen is the key person in this family inheritance battle. She now also wants to win Mr. Lin Beichen's favor."

"However, I won't give you such an opportunity."

Huo Yongtao thought to himself, he and his father had spent a lot of effort and energy to win over Lin Beichen to their side.

How could they let Huo Ziyan easily win the final victory?

When witnessing Huangmao's miserable situation, the onlookers exchanged glances, filled with shock and a hard-to-describe fear. This world indeed harbors hidden dragons and crouching tigers, Huangmao's previously smug demeanor was still fresh in everyone's mind. Who would have thought that merely a word from Huo Ziyan would reduce him to this state?

Subsequently, Huo Ziyan turned her gaze to Huo Yongtao, spoke in a cold tone, "My brother and I wish to have a proper talk with Mr. Lin Beichen. You should dismiss these irrelevant people." Huo Yongtao snorted coldly, then signaled his bodyguards to drive away the bystanders. Although he and Huo Ziyan were not on the same agenda, he also desired a private conversation with Lin Beichen, without these people adding confusion.

Noticing the imposing bodyguards approaching, the spectators, all being smart people, quickly dispersed. The Huo siblings then walked straight to Lin Beichen. "Mr. Lin Beichen, there's a private room inside, shall we go there for a detailed discussion?" suggested Huo Yongtao.

Lin Beichen nodded, then turned his gaze to Huo Ziyan, a slight smile forming on his lips, "So, you also want to chat with me?" Lin Beichen's voice carried an undeniable authority, making Huo Ziyan feel slightly breathless.

She didn't expect Lin Beichen seemed to be quite resistant to her and was unwilling to have a private conversation with her.

Feeling wronged, Huo Ziyan spoke softly, adopting a very humble posture, "Mr. Lin Beichen, I was wrong before, I didn't expect our servant dared to offend you and your friends."

"I have dealt with him, and hope to become friends with you. After all, we are the true bloodline of the Huo family, the benefits we can offer you would far exceed those of Huo Yongtao's side." Huo Ziyan said with a smile, implying that the wealth or power their branch could offer Lin Beichen far surpassed what Huo Yongtao could offer.

Evidently displeased by these words, Huo Yongtao was just about to counter when Lin Beichen waved him off. "I believe your words, but what I must say is, Huo Yongtao's father and I have known each other for a long time, we have aided each other before. Therefore, both emotionally and logically, I cannot favor your side. What little benefit you might offer, in my eyes, is nothing much. I'm merely choosing to help him out of consideration for someone more familiar." Lin Beichen said domineeringly, clearly expressing his stance.

"I am only helping him because Huo Yongtao's father and I have some ties, and he has shown me enough respect." Lin Beichen's words drastically changed Huo Ziyan's expression, her body trembled, a terrifying thought haunting her mind: "It's over, it's over, I didn't anticipate my uncle's side would have an expert like Lin Beichen assisting them. This time, my brothers might be in grave danger."

Huo Ziyan sighed deeply, yet couldn't alter the situation. She wanted to say something more to regain Lin Beichen's attention, but Lin Beichen simply waved his hand dismissively, "Go back and tell your brothers, many a sin leads to self-destruction. If they can change their ways, perhaps there is a slim chance of survival; if they choose a path of self-destruction, I will surely send them on their way." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Huo Ziyan nodded silently, then hastily left with her bodyguards. Witnessing all this, Huo Yongtao was somewhat anxious, and he approached Lin Beichen, humbly asking, "Mr. Lin Beichen, didn't your words just indirectly alert my cousins?"

"Will they not act against me and my father in advance?" Huo Yongtao asked, bewildered. Lin Beichen sneered, his eyes full of mockery, "What, are you scared?" Huo Yongtao shook his head, yet his voice still revealed tension, "Not really scared, but it's better to have fewer troubles. With you here, if they target me, it could still be a hassle."

Having seen through Huo Yongtao's confusion, Lin Beichen directly stated his thoughts, "Let me put it this way, my thinking is simple. Your sister might be a talent, but as a woman, her voice is limited within the family." Lin Beichen's speculation left Huo Yongtao in thought as he nodded.

"Mr. Lin Beichen, you are right. My sister indeed holds little sway in the family, my cousins likely wouldn't heed her," Huo Yongtao agreed. Lin Beichen chuckled, "So, what are you afraid of? A decision a person makes is primarily determined by their character. Your cousins are arrogant and conceited; after hearing my words, they won't be nervous but rather more arrogant, thinking we are speaking nonsense. They will fall into their own cognitive trap."

Lin Beichen's words enlightened Huo Yongtao, "I see, Mr. Lin Beichen,