She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 114 03-25 - 0 Huo Tingxiao Holds a Grudge Like This

Chapter 114 -0114 Huo Tingxiao Holds a Grudge Like This

She hadn’t expected Huo Tingxiao to suddenly bring up Lin Yize, and Mu Lan, caught unprepared, subconsciously replied.

“How do you know?”

After saying that, she felt something wasn’t right and added another sentence.

“What’s it to do with senior Guan?”

Huo Tingxiao curled the corner of his lips, holding her small hand, so soft.

“So what had Lin Yize helped you with before? That made you turn down my offer to go to the cocktail party with him?”

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Mu Lan was dumbfounded—how long ago was that? Why was it being brought up today? Was Huo Tingxiao really so vindictive?

“It was just when I was harassed by some bullies during my first year of high school, and it was Senior Lin who helped me settle things. How could I possibly forget such a favor?

Moreover, would you please be reasonable? I had no idea beforehand that you two were going to the same party. Otherwise, I certainly would have declined.

The party was even masquerade-themed, with everyone wearing masks. Who could tell who was accompanying whom? I definitely didn’t recognize it was me.”

“But I recognized you at a glance, so your reason is invalid.”

“…”

Wow, are men always this overwhelming when they dig up the past?

“You’re taking advantage of my amnesia. I bet if I remembered the past, you wouldn’t know how many things I’d have to note down in my little book.”

That really hit home, and Huo Tingxiao couldn’t refute it at all.

Seeing him silent, the atmosphere suddenly became a bit awkward. Mu Lan hurriedly changed the subject.

“I have to get up early tomorrow, early to bed, early to rise makes a person healthy.”

With that, Mu Lan withdrew her hand and scurried over to Yun Xi’s side to bury her head and eat.

Huo Tingxiao’s gaze fell, his hand now empty, the warmth also gradually dispersed, and in his mind surfaced the saying—Every cause leads to an effect; only good causes bear good fruits.

If he started planting good causes from now on, could it be that they too would bear good fruits?

———-

After the Sheng sisters returned from the fashion show, Sheng Xueqian hadn’t stopped chattering on and on.

“Sis, that Mu Lan is getting too arrogant, even trying to drive a wedge between you and me. Do you know what she told me today?”

Sheng Xueqin was annoyed by her constant prattle, but she couldn’t show it and opted to meditate instead.

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“What?”

“She actually said I have a thing for Tingxiao and that’s why I’ve been so outspoken. Isn’t that laughable?”

Suddenly opening her eyes, a cold light flickered in Sheng Xueqin’s eyes.

Looking up at Sheng Xueqian, she seemed to size her up with a more scrutinizing gaze.

“Did she say that?”

Frightened by her gaze, Sheng Xueqian became flustered and quickly explained:

“Sis, you don’t believe that woman’s nonsense, do you? How could I possibly like Tingxiao? Not to mention our age difference, he’s the man you like; how could I possibly fancy your man?”

Seeing Sheng Xueqian’s face filled with sincerity, Sheng Xueqin’s expression softened somewhat.

“Of course, Sis knows you’re a good child who wouldn’t do something like that.”

“To think she could come up with such an absurd idea, it really makes her seem so calculating. I really can’t stand her. Sis, you must fight back and win Tingxiao over.

And then show her a lesson! Tingxiao is also to blame; clearly, you are so excellent, so wonderful. Is the heir of the Sheng Family not good enough for him? Completely blinded by lard!”

Sheng Xueqian spoke with such indignation that it looked as if she wanted nothing more than to flay Mu Lan alive to vent her cousin’s anger, genuinely pleasing her older cousin.

“When it comes to matters of the heart, it’s best to let things take their course. Besides, previously Qu Wei…”

“Sis, it was a misunderstanding. I found out that the person staying in that room wasn’t Tingxiao. However, who they were, that I don’t know.”

Unknown identity? Sheng Xueqin wanted to lose her temper right there. She had spent hundreds of thousands to send a Himalayan gift and all she got in return was this worthless piece of information?

“Sis, I’m sorry, I’m so useless. I promised to help you, but…”

As she spoke, Sheng Xueqian’s tears fell like pearls snapping off a string, pitter-pattering endlessly.

Sheng Xueqin wanted to reproach her younger cousin but couldn’t find the words and had to comfort her instead.

“You shouldn’t be sad either, I didn’t mean to blame you, it’s good to know that it was all a misunderstanding.

In a few days, it will be Grandpa Huo’s birthday, don’t forget to prepare a gift.”

“Of course, elder sister, rest assured, I will prepare diligently and meticulously, and not bring shame to you or the Sheng Family.”

Sheng Xueqian’s tears came fast and left just as quickly, soon replaced by a smiling face.

Sheng Xueqin sighed inwardly, her brainless cousin didn’t seem at all like a member of the Sheng Family, truly a disgrace coming from a distinguished nest.

———

The following day.

Just as Mu Lan said—the journey of a thousand miles began overnight, and today was a day of crystal clear skies. The refreshing scent of green grass mixed with pine, invigorating one’s spirit early in the morning.

Yun Xi was practicing her boxing in the courtyard. After washing up, Mu Lan stood at the side-room’s doorway, and upon seeing Yun Xi’s agile figure, she immediately turned into an adoring fan.

Yun Xi moved with flexibility, her punches floating gracefully through the air—particularly a 360-degree aerial whirl that was exceptionally light. She landed softly, as if she were a feather.

The sunlight fell on her, making her seem like a sprite, shining and shimmering.

When Yun Xi finished, Mu Lan couldn’t help but ask:

“Wow, that was fantastic! Was that Tai Chi you were practicing?”

“Mm.”

“So cool! Unlike me, I only know how to ‘cut a watermelon in half: one for dad, one for mom.’

“…?”

Clearly, Yun Xi didn’t understand what Mu Lan was talking about.

“Hehe… I mean, that’s what I look like when I do Tai Chi.”

Mu Lan promptly demonstrated, and the stiff, charmless movements turned Yun Xi’s expressionless face into a slew of question marks—was that also called Tai Chi?

“Let’s pretend I didn’t say anything.”

Looking up, she saw Huo Tingxiao standing at the opposite side-room’s doorway, apparently also done with his morning ablutions.

“Good morning.”

Mu Lan was in a good mood, her greeting crisp and lively.

By contrast, Huo Tingxiao showed no such vibrancy, clearly having not rested well.

The accommodations being what they were, he had to share a room with He Yan, which was greatly unnerving and led to his insomnia, making him exceedingly irritable upon waking.

He Yan, thinking it was his snoring that deprived his CEO of a good night’s sleep, was extremely nervous, afraid of being held accountable.

Huo Tingxiao didn’t feel like talking, but he still had to respond.

“Mm.”

Soon after, the young monk appeared at the doorway, bowing politely:

“Please follow me to the hall for the vegetarian meal.”

As everyone followed the stone steps toward the hall, Mu Lan immediately noticed Master Yao not far away, still dressed in his blue monastic robe.

The morning meal was very simple: vegetable tofu soup and plain white congee, all rather bland.

After serving herself some congee and taking a bowl, Mu Lan sat down next to Master Yao.

Master Yao was surprised to see such a young girl at the nunnery and couldn’t help but freeze for a moment.

Mu Lan wore a smile, the epitome of ladylike grace, with a voice soft and tender as she spoke.

“Good morning, Master Yao.”

Puzzled, Master Yao wondered how this young lady might know him…

“Do you know me?”