She Lost Memory Before the Divorce

Chapter 109: Chapter 109: She’s So Fierce, I’m So Scared

“Huh? Senior, you made plans with someone?”

Mu Lan looked at Lin Yize, her eyes filled with curiosity.

“I…”

Just as Lin Yize was about to explain, he was interrupted by Mu Lan.

“Senior, you move fast! Just the other day at the hospital you asked me to introduce you to some girls. I haven’t even found anyone yet, and you already have your sights set. Congratulations, congratulations!”

A glint flashed in Huo Tingxiao’s eyes, and he couldn’t help but admire Lin Yize’s ability to be flexible — having targets far and near yet still actively asking Mu Lan to find prospects for him, a strategic retreat!

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“Director Lin has indeed chosen the wrong matchmaker. My wife isn’t a fan of socializing, and she has very few friends, let alone to scout girlfriends for you.

If Director Lin doesn’t mind, the Huo Family has a banquet next week. Our family elder is celebrating his birthday, and many of Sea City’s single ladies of note will likely attend.”

Lin Yize looked at Huo Tingxiao, both men clearly understood what was going on but still played dumb in this cryptic conversation, smiling on the surface but inside…

Mu Lan didn’t expect Huo Tingxiao to invite Lin Yize, thinking this guy must be suspicious of Lin Yize having designs on her. Shouldn’t he try to drive him away at all costs? Strange, so strange, what kind of play is this?

“Mr. Huo is too polite.”

Lin Yize looked at Huo Tingxiao, his words nearly squeezed out between his teeth.

Seeing that he didn’t take the bait, Huo Tingxiao began to reveal more crucial information.

“Director Lin is the polite one. Since you kindly sent an invitation to my wife and me, this reciprocity in social dealings is a must. Or is it that Director Lin didn’t really intend to find a girlfriend and just made a casual remark, which my wife took seriously?”

Lin Yize panicked, glancing at Mu Lan subconsciously. After at first emphatically requesting a matchmaker, and now if he were to refuse outright, it would certainly seem odd to Mu Lan.

“Since Mr. Huo is so gracious, then I respectfully cannot refuse.”

Huo Tingxiao achieved his goal and turned to Mu Lan.

“Shall we go to that venue first?”

Mu Lan checked her phone for the schedule.

“Three brands today. We’ll start with this one. It’s a rising designer brand with a great style, and they have men’s wear too. Let’s see if there are any suits, so your wardrobe won’t just be Dior and Armani.”

“Whatever you say.”

“Then we’ll start with this one, then move on to the others.”

“Hmm.”

Actually, it was an extremely ordinary conversation, but to Lin Yize, it felt glaringly conspicuous.

Especially that remark from Mu Lan about the men’s wear, almost subconsciously stated; she must still care about Huo Tingxiao deep down, which life’s little details often reveal.

“Since Director Lin is also here, you might as well join us.”

Huo Tingxiao noticed Lin Yize’s discomfort, his face wearing a faint smile, felt exceedingly comfortable inside. Since he was inviting distress, why pass up such a splendid opportunity?

Mu Lan blinked, thinking Huo Tingxiao must have taken the wrong medicine today; why was he being so… friendly toward Lin Yize?

“Didn’t you have plans, Senior? Would joining us be inconvenient?”

This “us” really got to the heart of the matter for Huo Tingxiao; he looked at Mu Lan with eyes considerably softened.

Lin Yize grit his teeth, struggling to maintain his usual gentle and graceful demeanor, yet the frustration was surging within him, making it quite uncomfortable.

“I didn’t make plans; I came alone.”

“Then… if you don’t mind, join us.”

After speaking, Mu Lan turned and entered the elevator. Both men simultaneously moved to enter but paused at the same moment, looking at each other, their gazes locking like two clashing bolts of lightning, silently confronting each other.

Mu Lan sensed the strange atmosphere and grabbed Huo Tingxiao’s sleeve.

“What are you spacing out for? Come on in.”

This action immediately distinguished closeness from distance. Huo Tingxiao’s heart was practically flying with joy, and when he looked at Lin Yize, his eyes carried a hint of defiance.

Though Lin Yize was reluctant, he could only force a smile and say,

“Mr. Huo, after you.”

After Huo Tingxiao entered, He Yan followed closely behind, and Yun Xi also stepped ahead of Lin Yize.

Lin Yize watched as He Yan and Yun Xi formed human walls, separating him from the couple.

“Mr. Lin, could you please press the elevator? Thank you.”

With a smile, He Yan spoke, and Lin Yize thought to himself how good a dog Huo Tingxiao had in He Yan, treating him like a waiter?

But in front of Mu Lan, he couldn’t say anything and could only press the elevator button.

With a “ding-dong,” the elevator stopped on the third floor.

The few of them got off, Yun Xi and He Yan waited in the lounge area, and the couple, along with Lin Yize, passed through the security check at the entrance. After scanning the electronic invitations, they exchanged them for black silk ribbons worn as VIP badges on their wrists.

It must be said, Lin Yize had secured the best seats in the middle of the front row. As an international brand new to the domestic scene, the brand had even brought popular celebrities to the event.

Mu Lan couldn’t recognize anyone but saw many people running over to take photos.

Huo Tingxiao sat in the middle like a steadfast needle in the ocean, with Mu Lan on his left and Lin Yize on his right. As the crowd around them grew, their outstanding looks drew quite a bit of attention.

“Tingxiao? Why are you here? Oh, I know, you knew my sister was coming today to discuss a collaboration, so…”

Today, Sheng Xueqian was elegantly styled, decked out in outfits sponsored by the brand, looking every part the honored guest. Little did she know, it was all thanks to Sheng Xueqin’s influence that she received such treatment.

Lin Yize hadn’t expected this surprise boon, and with this external support, his mood suddenly improved.

Mu Lan rolled her eyes secretly; these Sheng sisters were like clingy gum, impossible to shake off.

“Miss Sheng is thinking too much. Huo Tingxiao is accompanying me. Whether or not your cousin discusses a collaboration is of no concern to us.”

“Humph, was I even speaking to you? Don’t butt in.”

Sheng Xueqian lifted her chin in a bratty and capricious manner.

“Tingxiao, she is so mean, I’m so scared.”

Mu Lan leaned dramatically on Huo Tingxiao’s arm, looking pitifully helpless and fearful, causing Sheng Xueqian’s temperature to rise in anger.

“Tingxiao, she’s playing innocent again.”

Huo Tingxiao didn’t care whether Mu Lan was faking or acting, he thoroughly enjoyed his little wife’s coquettish behavior.

He glanced coldly at Sheng Xueqian.

“Enough, Xueqian!”

Sheng Xueqian glared furiously at Mu Lan, wishing she could bore a hole through her with her stare.

Seeing her so distressed made Mu Lan extremely pleased, getting the upper hand and cheekily sticking out her tongue at her.

Hee hee, that will rile her up!

“Humph!”

Frustrated but with no choice, Sheng Xueqian sat down grudgingly, looking away, chuckling to herself. What’s so funny, just wait a bit and you’ll be crying!

Mu Lan whispered softly into Huo Tingxiao’s ear.

“Thank you.”

Her fresh scent lingered at his nostrils, her tone playful and adorable. Huo Tingxiao looked down at her giggly demeanor, unable to help but smile indulgently, his smile filled with unconscious affection.

The grand show soon began, and the opening model was the top national model Zhao Chen. Mu Lan excitedly grabbed Huo Tingxiao’s hand.

“Zhao Chen, Zhao Chen! Oh my, this catwalk, this aura is unbeatable!”