Just as Huo Ziyan was at a loss, someone unexpectedly appeared.

"What are you two doing here?" A handsome voice suddenly sounded near them.

Huo Ziyan was startled and stood up abruptly. Lin Beichen was also taken aback; he was secretly annoyed. His vigilance had never been this poor before; how did someone get so close without him noticing? He began to self-reflect, realizing that he had been worrying too much about this matter recently, which had dulled his crisis instincts.

"Huo Sizun!" Huo Ziyan’s voice suddenly rose by several decibels.

Huo Sizun blinked at her and smiled, "Surprised?"

...

Several hours later, Huo Sizun walked out of the hospital’s accounting room under the grateful gazes of Xiao Cuihua and Lin Beichen. He had donated all his possessions, instantly covering the remaining balance.

Although Huo Ziyan had some reservations about Huo Sizun, she had to look at him differently this time. "Could I have really misjudged him before?" Huo Ziyan murmured quietly.

"What are you mumbling about?" Huo Sizun’s smiling eyes glanced over.

Huo Ziyan quickly played dumb, "I didn’t say anything!"

Huo Sizun chuckled, "Alright, I have things to attend to, so I’ll leave now without disturbing you." As he spoke, he deliberately glanced at Lin Beichen.

Originally skeptical of Huo Sizun’s motives, Huo Ziyan blushed instantly and snapped, "What nonsense are you talking?"

On the other side, Lin Beichen watched Huo Sizun leave and pondered to himself: "He is no simple figure; there’s likely more beneath the surface."

Sure enough, that very night, there was a knock on Lin Beichen’s door. Upon opening it, the visitor was indeed Huo Sizun.

Outside, Huo Sizun was dressed in black, with his hat brim lowered and a mask on, appearing ready for action. In fact, Huo Sizun had no choice; after all, their relationship couldn’t be exposed.

"We can’t wait any longer." As soon as Huo Sizun saw Lin Beichen, he hastily spoke.

Lin Beichen knew Huo Sizun was already losing patience, but throughout history, major achievements require endurance of solitude. "At this time, we must remain calm; the opportunity isn’t ripe yet. We need a suitable chance to overthrow the Huo Group in one fell swoop. You and I should be united in purpose, and you must understand, patience is necessary," Lin Beichen patiently persuaded Huo Sizun.

However, Huo Sizun was a man who prioritized interests, so how could he listen? In his eyes, now was the best time, and Lin Beichen was merely procrastinating, claiming to consider the bigger picture while his real intentions were uncertain.

"You say the timing isn’t right, then tell me, when is the right time? Should I just keep waiting? I’m not doing that," Huo Sizun said straightforwardly.

"You have to trust what I say; we haven’t fully grasped the current situation. Once we can thoroughly understand and control it, then we’ll succeed. If we act now, the probability of success isn’t high, and the result won’t be what we wish," Lin Beichen continued to persuade Huo Sizun.

Yet Lin Beichen didn’t know that Huo Sizun had already made his own preparations beyond just relying on him.

"But you know what? I can’t wait any longer. To be honest, I’ve already found another team; they’ve infiltrated the Huo Group, secretly gathering evidence of tax evasion under Huo Minghao’s leadership. Don’t blame me; I’m doing this for both of us. If we aren’t ruthless in what we’re doing, we’ll be the ones suffering in the end," Huo Sizun stated.

Lin Beichen was shocked; he never expected Huo Sizun to take action behind his back. Doesn’t he realize this could raise alarm? If these people are discovered, future operations will be even more difficult.

Lin Beichen understood that Huo Sizun was looking out for his own interests, but this approach could ruin his plans.

"Huo Sizun, how could you take action behind my back? Don’t you know how severe the consequences could be? You’re being too reckless," Lin Beichen reprimanded.

"I realize you’re thinking about the bigger picture, but if you keep me waiting, I’m telling you, I can’t do it anymore. I want to overthrow the Huo Group in one strike and not let it go on like this. I’m also investigating the evidence of tax evasion, and I’m confident it’ll come through soon," Huo Sizun said.

Lin Beichen realized Huo Sizun had lost himself, but he didn’t understand that such a large Huo Group couldn’t be destroyed in mere moments.

"But do you understand the consequences?" Lin Beichen asked again.

"I do, I considered this when taking action, the possible consequences if discovered. But I’m still willing to take the risk and try once. Risking it has a chance of success, but sitting idle certainly won’t succeed. I’ve made this clear to myself. You might be waiting, but I can’t wait anymore. I’m eager to see the Huo Group toppled," Huo Sizun revealed his sentiments.

"But even if we succeed, what then?" Lin Beichen pressed.

"If they find evidence, the Huo Group will face astronomical fines. These fines will surely cause its stock price to keep falling; that’s when we can capitalize," Huo Sizun said with confidence.

"But what if we fail? We’ll be exposed," Lin Beichen worriedly stated.

"If we fail, I’ll find other ways to continue. You don’t need to worry about this; you can’t persuade me anymore. It’s not about disrupting the Huo Group overnight; I’ve committed to these actions and won’t fear the consequences of failure," Huo Sizun resolutely stated.

"You’re really impulsive," Lin Beichen sighed helplessly.

"Impulsive or not, fail or not, I’ll bear the consequences alone," Huo Sizun said firmly.

"It’s not just about bearing consequences; you know Huo Minghao is the actual authority in the Huo Group, and he’s ruthless. If he finds out, no matter your blood relationship, do you think he’d show mercy?" Lin Beichen’s brow furrowed in concern.

"I’ve considered all you said. Now, I’m willing to do anything for success. I know we’re in a mutually beneficial relationship, but sometimes, circumstances are beyond control," Huo Sizun’s eyes revealed determination.

"You’re so foolish, incredibly foolish. By acting recklessly, you’ll only hurt yourself," Lin Beichen shook his head repeatedly, his tone full of frustration.

In fact, Lin Beichen had his own little schemes. If Huo Sizun’s reckless actions were discovered, his own operations would become more difficult and suspicious. But Huo Sizun had already acted; saying more would be fruitless. His anger was directed at Huo Sizun’s impulsive style, which could ruin his plans.

"I understand everything you’ve said. But don’t try to persuade me about this again; I won’t let go, won’t willingly give up," Huo Sizun’s attitude was extremely determined.

"Alright, at this point, saying more is useless. Take care of yourself; be cautious from now on. If there’s anything significant, consult me first; don’t make decisions on your own. I’ll have people secretly protect you," Lin Beichen still felt dissatisfied with Huo Sizun, but he had no choice.

"Alright, I understand what you’re saying. I’ll also inform them,