She Lost Memory Before the Divorce

Chapter 51: Chapter 0051: Do You Want to Know About Huo Tingxiao?
 

“President Lin is so interested in my personal affairs?”

Sheng Xueqin was furious, and her tone was not good as she began speaking, but Lin Yize didn’t mind.

“I just think that President Huo is somewhat unapproachable. Miss Sheng, such an outstanding woman, if it were me, I would definitely pursue her earnestly.”

Xueqin had heard more straightforward comments, but her mood was quite different at the moment; Lin Yize had struck a chord with her.

The corners of her mouth curved slightly upwards, her expression becoming somewhat prouder.

“President Lin, that kind of talk might work on young girls, but it’s ineffective on me.”

“I was just speaking my true heart. If I have offended Miss Sheng, I hope she can forgive me.”

“I’m not a petty person, President Lin; you don’t need to be so deferential, making me seem domineering.”

“It was wrong of me to speak as I did. Miss Sheng is right. I should not have asked about your private matters, so my apology is sincere.”

Lin Yize spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, prompting Sheng Xueqin to take a longer look at this man and even to wonder what kind of face lay beneath that mask.

———–

Mu Lan and Vincent had a very engaging conversation, and she felt lingering thoughts after it ended.

Huo Tingxiao watched her, his lips slightly raised.

“I didn’t know you spoke French so well.”

“Honestly, I thought I had forgotten it. I was so determined to study in France and become an independent designer, but then…”

She didn’t finish her sentence, but Huo Tingxiao understood completely.

“It’s not too late to start now.”

“Now?”

“If you want to, I’ll support you fully.”

Mu Lan pressed her lips together.

“Designing isn’t that simple; let me think about it some more.”

For her, having her own independent brand was a faith she had long dreamt of; yet, it was precisely because of this faith that Mu Lan dared not touch it lightly.

She had even given up the chance to study abroad; what rights did she have now?

On this matter, Mu Lan found it somewhat hard to forgive herself — for the sake of an ended romance, for a man who didn’t love her, she had given up her faith.

Huo Tingxiao watched her suddenly become somewhat somber and said nothing more, his heart sinking a bit, knowing she regretted it.

If the two of them had not married, she would have moved step by step toward her dream.

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Three days after the banquet, Mu Group’s shareholders’ meeting was finally convened as scheduled.

Mu Huaifeng overwhelmingly became the new chairman, and naturally, he couldn’t miss expressing his gratitude to his brother-in-law.

It just so happened that Huo Tingxiao had to go to Europe on a business trip for a few days, leaving only Mu Lan to return home alone.

“Lanlan, have you… heard any news yet?”

At the dinner table, Shen Ying suddenly asked, causing Mu Lan to raise an eyebrow, not understanding what the news referred to.

“What news?”

“Of course, the news about being pregnant.”

“Cough cough…”

Mu Lan choked, her face going red, while Shen Ying sighed, handing her water while chiding.

“You’re grown-up now, eat more slowly.”

Mu Huaifeng looked up and couldn’t help but chime in.

“Mom, Lanlan isn’t a child anymore. She can make her own decisions about these matters.”

“What decisions to make? She and Tingxiao have been married for seven years; it’s time they had a child.”

Shen Ying was still traditional in her thinking, believing having children was of utmost importance, but Mu Huaifeng thought otherwise.

“Lanlan is only twenty-five, still young. Having a child would mean a lot more responsibilities.”

“I actually think it’s perfectly okay to be cautious.”

Mu Lan couldn’t help but wink at Mu Huaifeng. Having a brother who is fiercely protective of his sister is truly a blessing.

“Exactly, Mom, I’m really not in a hurry.”

“Don’t you two start covering for each other. You still have the nerve to speak up? When are you planning to resolve your personal issues? Everything in the company has also started to get on the right track.

Huaifeng, you’re already thirty! Don’t tell me you’re still thinking about—”

“Mom!”

Putting down his chopsticks, Mu Huaifeng clearly didn’t want to continue this topic.

The atmosphere at the dinner table suddenly became tense, and Mu Lan remembered the gossip she overheard in the restroom that day.

The person Shen Ying hesitated to mention, could it be that fiancée? Could it really be because of her that her brother had been delayed?

“Okay, let’s not talk about it anymore. You’re all grown up; grown children can’t be dictated by their mother. ”

Shen Ying looked somewhat dejected. She hadn’t always been like this, but ever since her partner had suddenly left, her personality had involuntarily changed a lot, and she paid closer attention to her children’s lives.

Unconsciously, it turned into a kind of invisible pressure.

“Mom, my brother and I can take responsibility for our own lives. You have to believe that we will always make the best decisions.

Whether it was in the past, is now, or will be in the future, we are sure to be very happy and joyful.”

Mu Lan took Shen Ying’s hand, her tone gentle.

“I feel it. You’ve been different the last two times you came home. Actually, like your brother said, you’re an adult now, and you know how to make the best decisions.”

“Mmm.”

After dinner, Mu Lan curled up on the sofa in the study, looking at Mu Huaifeng at the desk, hesitated for a long time, not knowing how to begin.

“If there’s something, just say it. I’m not used to you being so quiet.”

“Actually…there’s nothing much.”

Mu Lan didn’t know how to start, especially since she had lost seven years of memories. Regarding Mu Huaifeng’s fiancée, she couldn’t remember anything.

If she said something wrong, how would she deal with Mu Huaifeng’s suspicions?

“Are you sure there’s nothing?”

“Brother, actually I’m quite concerned about when you’ll have someone else. Mom just mentioned it casually just now, and your reaction…”

Mu Huaifeng raised an eyebrow, looking at Mu Lan, his lips slightly curved in an inscrutable smile.

“Are you wondering if I still have feelings for my ex-fiancée?”

“Uh… ”

“You should be well aware of what happened with my ex-fiancée, shouldn’t you?”

Knowing she had lost her memory, Mu Huaifeng deliberately teased her, wanting to see her reaction.

“I…don’t really know, do I?”

Mu Lan was so scared that she broke into a cold sweat. Oh no, how should she respond now?

“Lanlan, do you think your brother is a fool, or do you think you’re too clever?”

This question from Mu Huaifeng made Mu Lan start, making her realise after a while.

“When did you know?”

“I knew before you came back with Huo Tingxiao.”

“Then why did you pretend?”

“Isn’t that what you hoped for?”

Mu Lan, left without a response, pursed her lips and secretly cursed Mu Huaifeng for being a sly fox; her little tricks were not enough to play with.

“So you knew I had amnesia, and you still acted nonchalant, watching me put on an act like a fool? Mu Huaifeng, you’re really cunning.”

Mu Huaifeng smiled ambiguously, neither denying nor confirming.

“Is that cunning? There’s more cunning than this. About Huo Tingxiao, do you want to know?”