Lin Beichen was not intimidated by Huo Minghao's authority.

He smiled slightly, a hint of playfulness in his tone: "I think discussing such matters here is inappropriate. I prefer talking about business in an office setting. I assume you have a decent office at the Huo Group? I haven't seen your office yet. How about we talk over this there?"

Upon hearing this, Huo Minghao displayed a puzzled expression. He really couldn't understand why it was necessary to discuss anything in an office. He frowned and said helplessly: "What important matter do you have to say to me? Just say it here; going to the office would waste more time."

He evidently had no desire to bring someone like Lin Beichen into his office. However, Lin Beichen did not give up on his request. He laughed coldly, his tone firm and undeniable: "Are you sure you won't take me to your office? This matter concerns the interests of your Huo Group."

After hearing Lin Beichen's words, Huo Minghao was immediately flustered. He knew Lin Beichen was someone who could cause a big scene, and if he didn't agree, things might become even more troublesome. Thus, he quickly nodded to agree to Lin Beichen's request.

"If you want to go to the office, let's go. But I need to call my assistant first and ask her to tidy up my office. This way, I can show my hospitality." Huo Minghao said, his tone revealing frustration and compromise.

Lin Beichen did not refuse and nodded in agreement, then waited patiently on the side. Seeing Lin Beichen agree, Huo Minghao immediately picked up his phone to call the assistant. Unfortunately, the assistant did not immediately pick up.

"What's going on? The phone couldn't go through at such a crucial time?" Huo Minghao said anxiously, his face showing a worried expression. He stomped his feet impatiently, which Lin Beichen keenly noticed.

"If you can't reach her, it's fine; no need to tidy up. After all, I am not a distinguished guest." Lin Beichen said with a smile, his tone casual and indifferent.

However, just as he finished speaking, the call finally connected. Huo Minghao quickly told his assistant on the other end of the phone: "Someone will come to my office later; quickly find someone to help me. I can't handle him alone."

After saying this, he promptly hung up the phone, fearing that Lin Beichen might notice something. Soon, they arrived at the Huo Group's meeting room.

Lin Beichen sat in a chair, while Huo Ziyan sat beside him. Luo Xianping and Zhang Yuefei stood behind them, and the four pairs of eyes focused intently on Huo Minghao, as if waiting for his next move. The meeting room was filled with a tense and oppressive atmosphere, making one feel quite suffocated.

Despite Huo Minghao's high stature and commanding words within the Huo Group, after the earlier incident, he now lacked any confidence.

"Since we're talking, why don't we be frank about what's going on, shall we?" Lin Beichen raised an eyebrow at Huo Minghao, his tone playful.

Even though Huo Minghao was afraid, he pretended to be calm, acting as if nothing had happened.

"Fine, let's talk then." He said casually, as if he hadn't been intimidated by Lin Beichen earlier.

"My request is simple: just let go and stop controlling the Huo Group, and let Huo Ziyan return to the group." Lin Beichen straightforwardly laid out his conditions.

Huo Minghao immediately wanted to rebut, but Lin Beichen was quicker.

"Oh, and one more thing I forgot to mention, while you're letting go, I hope you also return the group shares originally belonging to Huo Ziyan." Lin Beichen smiled, yet his eyes revealed undeniable firmness.

He knew that Huo Minghao most likely wouldn't agree to this demand. But it didn't matter, for he had his ways to make Huo Minghao comply.

"Dream on! The Huo Group is in my hands now, why should I listen to you? Who the hell do you think you are?" Huo Minghao glared contemptuously at Lin Beichen; what did it matter how capable Lin Beichen was?

His secretary had already gone to get reinforcements, and once his people arrived, he would repay the humiliation this group had imposed on him a hundredfold.

"So, you're not agreeing to my terms?" Lin Beichen wasn't surprised by Huo Minghao's reaction, as if everything was expected.

Huo Sizun, standing by, was furious hearing Huo Minghao's words.

"Huo Minghao, you may consider Lin Beichen an outsider, but surely I'm one of the Huo Family? The Huo Group isn't solely yours; the rights and shares belonging to Huo Ziyan, I demand you return them all to her as your fourth uncle!" Huo Sizun shouted angrily.

"Why should I?" Huo Minghao likewise disrespected Huo Sizun's status, lounging disdainfully.

"Besides, what right do you have to speak to me? Do you not know your own status? Without the Huo Group, who would even recognize you?" Huo Minghao shamelessly insulted Huo Sizun, seemingly to comfort himself.

Huo Sizun was so angry he trembled all over, suddenly getting up to teach this disrespectful younger generation a lesson. But Lin Beichen extended his hand to halt him.