She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 241 - 0 Impossible to Please Everyone

Chapter 241: Chapter 0241: Impossible to Please Everyone

Chapter 241: Chapter 0241: Impossible to Please Everyone

Huo Tingxiao’s direct question caught Mu Lan off guard, prompting a reflexive rebuttal.

“Of course not, I said it was just an offhand question.”

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The hope in Huo Tingxiao’s eyes instantly turned into disappointment, and his heart felt sour and bitter, but he knew he deserved it for having wronged her for Mi Lu’s sake.

“Did Mi Lu do a lot of sneaky things behind the scenes in the past?”

Mu Lan pursed her lips, and spoke in what appeared to be a casual tone.

“Occasionally posting ambiguous stuff and then retracting messages; after retracting, she would apologize, asking me not to misunderstand the relationship between you two.

I never took these little tricks seriously. If it weren’t for that time she intentionally drank the soup I made, I never would have known that I was perceived as a stalking, jealous figure in your heart.”

Huo Tingxiao felt as if he had just stirred up a hornet’s nest—their past seven years couldn’t withstand scrutiny. Pulling at any string seemed to reveal his own fault.

“Not noticing her scheming was my mistake, I’m sorry for hurting you,” he apologized.

Mu Lan collected her thoughts.

“There’s nothing to apologize for, it’s all in the past.

Huo Tingxiao, I will work hard on my career on my own.”

Huo Tingxiao sighed inwardly, realizing that because of a few gossipy words from some freelance models, he would never dare to do anything more to help Mu Lan.

She was very serious in saying it, and truly did not want to have any business entanglements with him.

He thought of his own beginnings as an entrepreneur, holding the same attitude of not wanting any involvement with the Huo Family, but gradually he discovered that such public opinion would never cease.

“Mu Lan, have you heard about the folk fable ‘Lifting the Donkey’?”

Mu Lan shook her head.

“No.”

Huo Tingxiao said unhurriedly:

“It’s a simple fable. A father and son were setting out on a long journey, but at home, they were very poor and had only a donkey. The father rode on the donkey while the son led it by the reins. Upon passing a village, the villagers gossiped, criticising the father for not caring for his son by making him walk. The father, uncomfortable with the criticism, let his son mount the donkey and led it himself.

When they passed the second village, the villagers again pointed fingers, saying the son did not respect his elders, letting his father walk while he rode. The son, feeling that it made sense, was embarrassed. The villagers at the first village had complained about the father for riding, and now these were saying the son didn’t care for the father, so they decided neither would ride, and both walked with the donkey.

At the third village, when the villagers saw them walking with the donkey, they called both father and son fools for not riding the donkey they had. After discussing it, they both ended up riding it.

Upon reaching the fourth village, an elder there criticised the father and son for not sparing the animal, saying the two of them riding would wear out the donkey that was needed for farm work. Seeing the donkey drenched in sweat, they felt sorry for it and decided after some discussion to carry the donkey instead.

By the time they passed the fifth village, the villagers laughed at the sight of the pair carrying the donkey, calling them dunces for not riding it. Once they left the village, they were too exhausted to walk anymore.

So, you see, no matter what you choose, you cannot satisfy everyone.”

Mu Lan was silent for a moment, seeming somewhat enlightened.

“Even if I truly don’t use any of your resources, in the eyes of others, I’ll still be seen as taking advantage of these connections to gain some benefits.

Those who understand will, and those who don’t always find an excuse to fault me.”

Huo Tingxiao nodded.

“That’s exactly it, so you shouldn’t care about what those people say.

Because what they say is not fact, and is often just a way to vent their dissatisfaction.”

Since when had he become so good at comforting people, Mu Lan thought as she looked at him.

“To appear noble in the face of others, one must endure suffering behind the scenes.

What do these rumors count for? In fact, thinking about it, none of these are real problems.”

Huo Tingxiao breathed a sigh of relief.

“If that’s how you think, it’s naturally for the best.”

Mu Lan glanced at her watch.

“The banquet is almost over; it’s time to leave.

I’ll go see Tang Xin off,” she said.

As she spoke, she returned to the venue on her high heels.

Tang Xin was being grabbed by some sleazy boss, his face smeared with a lecherous smile.

A kid fresh out of school couldn’t possibly handle this and was badly frightened.

Mu Lan walked over and pulled Tang Xin behind her.

“Sorry, we’re leaving now.”

The man glanced at Mu Lan, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

“Hey, the little beauty has a big beauty with her. You look unfamiliar; want to join me for a drink?”

Mu Lan didn’t want to waste a single minute with this kind of person and responded indifferently,

“We’re in a hurry to leave. Sorry.”

Tang Xin looked at Mu Lan gratefully. She was thankful that her boss had arrived in time; otherwise, she didn’t know what to do.

“You won’t give me face? Do you know who I am? I sponsored many of the titles in C Magazine this year. Are you not afraid of having no resources in the future, huh? Just spend one night with me, and whatever feature you want to be on, I can make it happen.”

Based on Mu Lan’s attire, the man knew she must be involved in fashion.

As one of the top five publications, who wouldn’t want resources like C Magazine’s?

So he used this little leverage to force compliance.

Mu Lan sneered coldly, looking with disdain at his pig-headedness and spoke in a chilling tone,

“I suggest you show some respect, or I’ll report you for harassment!”

At this, the greasy man got angry.

“Don’t fucking play hard to get when I’m giving you face. I deigned to talk to you, and you act all pure and virtuous with me, damn it!”

Tang Xin was nearly in tears, unable to believe she could encounter such a person.

“President Mu, what do we do?”

Mu Lan had no intention of indulging the greasy man and loudly rebuked, saying,

“Please stop your harassment. If you continue to make offensive remarks, I will call the police.”

In an instant, the eyes of everyone in the hall were on them.

Huo Tingxiao, seeing this scene, was as furious as if he were on fire.

“How can just anyone get in here? Don’t you, a man, even understand the basic respect owed to a lady?”

Seeing that it was Huo Tingxiao, the man sobered up significantly.

“President Huo? You… you know this lady…”

“She’s my wife; do you think I know her?” Huo Tingxiao said, his tone as cold as forged ice, scaring the man so much he nearly collapsed to his knees.

“It’s a misunderstanding, just a joke,” the man stammered.

Mu Lan glared at him, astounded at the shamelessness of his excuse.

“A joke? Shall I make a ‘joke’ with you too?”

“No, no, I was talking nonsense. Please don’t take it to heart, Mrs. Huo; I was wrong, I… ah!”

A howl resounded through the hall!