She Lost Memory Before the Divorce

Chapter 151: Chapter 0151: Heartache for Huo Tingxiao

Auntie Li sighed, remembering the scene still made her psychologically uncomfortable.

“The old master killed it alive in front of the young master, not by the most direct means.

Instead, he plucked all the feathers from the chicken while it was still alive, regardless of the young master’s crying and fussing.

He even asked him if he would continue to waste his time on trivial pursuits.

At that time, the young master was only three years old.”

Although Mu Lan had guessed it, she was still shocked to hear Auntie Li say it, not expecting the Huo family patriarch to actually do such a thing.

How could one be so cruel to a three-year-old child? Isn’t that the age to enjoy childhood? To indulge in play to the neglect of duties…, how can such words be used on a child.

“No wonder… he said he had no childhood, that he read ‘The Thirty-Six Stratagems,’ I thought he was joking.”

Auntie Li’s face showed a helpless and sympathetic smile.

“The young master had a very cold relationship with his parents when he was young, especially with Mr. Huo, who rarely returned to the big house and had little time to spend with the young master.”

Mu Lan felt inexplicably sad upon hearing this, as she couldn’t imagine how Huo Tingxiao coped at the time.

Having been cherished by her parents and brother from childhood, Mu Lan, who came from a very happy original family, found it very difficult to empathize with the pain Huo Tingxiao had endured.

“So he is cold and distant to everyone now because of childhood trauma?”

Auntie Li nodded.

“Yes, the old master has always been strict with the young master, and over time, he no longer knew how to live like a normal person.

But luckily, you are by the young master’s side now, slowly changing him.”

Mu Lan remained silent, finding this statement somewhat strange.

How could changes that haven’t happened in seven years happen now? That would be too illogical.

“I also… haven’t done much.”

Auntie Li shook her head, her eyes filled with gratitude.

“No, no, no, I’ve seen all the changes in the young master these days.

He now sincerely wants to treat you well and truly cares about you.

Mu Lan, actually, I also feel that you’ve become much more lively since the car accident.”

It was hard for Mu Lan to respond to this, as she couldn’t just say it was because of amnesia, that would scare someone to death.

“Is that so? I… don’t feel it very strongly myself.”

“I might have spoken too much today, pay it no mind.”

It was not without reason that Auntie Li had worked in the Huo family for so many years, hardworking and kind, yet not prone to gossip.

“Of course I don’t mind, thank you for telling me so much about Huo Tingxiao.

If you’re willing, you can tell me more, I’m quite interested.

You also know his personality, he wouldn’t talk to me about these things.”

Auntie Li saw Mu Lan’s genuine curiosity and opened up.

“Alas, I only know about some things from the young master’s childhood, after he went to school, I was only responsible for his diet.

But concerning the young master’s dietary habits, you know even more than I do.”

To know more than Auntie Li? Hearing this, Mu Lan’s heart ached inexplicably.

So, before the amnesia, she must have loved this man deeply, doing her utmost to be good to him.

What are her feelings for him now?

Is it liking… or… is it just the emotions from past memories causing confusion? Mu Lan found it hard to tell.

To ensure a better fit in her gown for the afternoon’s bidding conference, Mu Lan only had an apple for lunch to tide her over.

Meanwhile, Huo Tingxiao ate and drank without concern, as he always had fixed amounts.

“Are you sure you don’t want to eat a bit more? The bidding event might take all afternoon.”

Mu Lan shook her head.

“I’m young and strong, I can handle a little thing like this.

Isn’t there some kind of celebration party tonight? I’ll just eat more then, right?”

Huo Tingxiao raised an eyebrow, not expecting her to be so keen on attending the party afterwards.

“Do you know the party afterwards is prepared for the ultimate winner?”

Mu Lan had a baffled look on her face. Did she look that foolish? Of course, she knew such a simple fact.

“I know, what about it?”

As expected, she didn’t grasp the deeper meaning of his words.

“The one who wins the bid for the suburban land today will definitely be Sheng Xueqin. You’re going to her party?”

Mu Lan paused for a moment and then smiled.

“Why shouldn’t I go? We’re going to be sisters-in-law in the future. No matter how reluctant she is, she’ll have to respectfully call me ‘big sister.’

We have to face each other sooner or later.

Am I supposed to walk around wherever she is? That doesn’t make sense.

Besides, we’re both dressed so sharply and beautifully; it would be a waste not to. We have to make the most out of our outfits.”

There was a smile at the corner of Huo Tingxiao’s mouth as he looked at Mu Lan, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration.

“It’s good to have confidence like that.”

Mu Lan twirled in her dress.

“Doesn’t it fit well? And I really like this ruffled neckline design, it inexplicably matches the suit you’re wearing, same designer?”

Huo Tingxiao didn’t expect her to have such a sharp eye, to make such a connection from a single glance at a common element.

“Mhm.”

Mu Lan glanced at his tie and frowned slightly.

“Who tied this for you? It’s crooked.”

With that, she stepped forward and naturally tiptoed, reaching out to adjust it for him.

Huo Tingxiao watched the little woman before him seriously adjusting his tie, her eyes downcast, her long lashes casting a faint shadow beneath her eyes. From this angle, there was a hint of seductiveness in Mu Lan’s eyes. He might be going mad, just watching her like this, a thought flashed across his mind that was definitely not suitable for children.

“There, all done.”

Completely unaware that she had been the subject of someone’s not so child-friendly daydreams, Mu Lan smiled contentedly at her handiwork.

Huo Tingxiao raised a hand to cover a cough and clear his throat, masking the embarrassment of his momentary distraction.

“It’s about time we left.”

Half an hour later, they arrived at the venue, and as it happened, Sheng Xueqin’s car also just arrived.

They ran into each other unexpectedly.

Sheng Xueqin was dressed in a sleek professional outfit, her eyes brimming with the confidence of someone who was determined to win.

“Didn’t expect to see you here. Are you coming to congratulate me in advance?”

Her gaze fell on Huo Tingxiao with an air of smugness as if the land was already firmly in her grasp.

Mu Lan couldn’t help but curl her lips, maliciously hoping that something would go wrong and thwart her!

However, Mu Lan knew, it was just wishful thinking. Huo Tingxiao had said that the suburban land was already as good as Sheng Xueqin’s, and even the celebration party was sponsored by her.

“If there’s any congratulating to be done, it should be for you managing to marry into the Huo Family, to Huo Tingyang.”

As soon as Huo Tingxiao spoke, Mu Lan couldn’t help but laugh, raising her eyes to see Sheng Xueqin’s frustrated yet helpless expression, and Mu Lan’s lips couldn’t help but curve upwards even more.