She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 59 - 00 Sweet Date (1)

Chapter 59 -0059 Sweet Date (1)

Huo Tingxiao sank into contemplation before picking up the phone to call Yunzhan.

“Azhan, I need your help with something—”

After making the call, Huo Tingxiao instructed He Yan on a few matters, then let him leave Maple Forest Garden.

Looking down at the repaired phone, Huo Tingxiao felt a certain entanglement.

He was well aware that the phone was like Pandora’s box; once opened, the consequences might be more than he could bear.

His fingers tapped back and forth on the phone’s case and he finally decided to switch it on.

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The first thing he checked was the photo album, but he found only one photo of himself, and the rest were various kinds of food with simple titles like “Huo Tingxiao likes” and “Huo Tingxiao dislikes.”

There were also memos filled with all sorts of recipes, many of which she had developed herself, with nutritional combinations tailored to his palate.

Huo Tingxiao furrowed his brow, realizing why he no longer felt anything special eating the meals prepared by Sister Li. It turned out that Mu Lan had subtly cultivated his appetite.

He then opened the recent call history, noting an unfamiliar number that had been frequently in contact since two months ago.

But it didn’t seem to be a domestic number.

International long-distance? Did she know someone abroad?

Could it be Sheng Xueqin? Or perhaps someone he didn’t know at all? Huo Tingxiao’s mind was filled with many hypotheses, but he understood these were just assumptions that needed to be validated one by one.

Finally, he discovered an email in the mailbox sent a week before she had the accident, and reading the contents, a shock flashed through Huo Tingxiao’s eyes.

“Knock, knock, knock…”

The sound of knocking suddenly came from the study door. Huo Tingxiao was startled and quickly put the phone back into the drawer.

“Come in.”

Mu Lan pushed the door open, looking pitiful.

“I can’t sleep.”

Not sure if it was her own misperception, Mu Lan felt that Huo Tingxiao’s gaze was particularly complex, with an emotion similar to guilt.

Could it be that he had done something wrong and she had discovered it?

“Why are you looking at me like that? Don’t tell me you’ve done something bad behind my back?”

It was just a joking remark, but the emotion in Huo Tingxiao’s eyes became even more intense.

“Mu Lan, have you ever thought about recovering your memories?”

Not expecting him to ask this so suddenly, Mu Lan was taken aback.

“Honestly?”

“I have.”

Mu Lan was honest, but it left Huo Tingxiao uncertain how to react.

“Why are you acting so oddly? It’s perfectly normal for me to want to recover my memories. After all, I’m very curious about the past seven years.”

Huo Tingxiao showed no further emotional response, yet Mu Lan felt some indescribable… agitation because of his reaction.

But what she didn’t know was that at this moment, Huo Tingxiao was feeling even more agitated than she was.

Facing billion-dollar cooperation deals, under the covetous gazes of the Huo Family, or when besieged by dozens of adversaries, Huo Tingxiao’s brow would not furrow in the slightest. He was the epitome of rational calmness, someone who would seemingly remain unruffled even if the sky fell down.

Yet, at hearing Mu Lan speak of regaining her memory, he was like a changed person, a Huo Tingxiao so unfamiliar to himself.

“I’m afraid you might hurt yourself dwelling too much on the past,” he said.

He barely believed his own words, yet he spoke them anyway.

Mu Lan stepped closer to him, meticulously studying his face, which didn’t seem different from usual.

Yet, there was a feeling that something had changed.

“What’s wrong with you? Did something happen?”

Perhaps it was just her sensitivity for a moment, Huo Tingxiao seemed a bit off.

“It’s nothing. It’s getting late, go rest. I’ll take you out to have fun tomorrow.”

Was he not going to work tomorrow?

“You don’t have to work?”

“He Yan can handle those matters.”

Mu Lan’s mouth widened into a smile, just like a child’s.

“Okay, then I want to go to the amusement park.”

“…”

Seeing his troubled expression, Mu Lan couldn’t help but pout.

“What, you think I’m childish?”

“No, if you want to go, I’ll accompany you.”

Although he obviously seemed troubled, Mu Lan was thrilled. The last time she had been to an amusement park was in middle school, and she had never found company to go with her since then; but this time, she had someone to accompany her.

“Huo Tingxiao, you’re so nice.”

With that said, she hugged his neck and kissed him on the face.

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At the corners of Huo Tingxiao’s mouth, a slight smile lifted, yet it was tinged with mixed feelings. If she were to remember everything from the past, she probably wouldn’t be saying this.

Early the next morning, Mu Lan showed no signs of illness; she was as excited as a primary school student going on a spring outing.

Aunt Li, hearing that the two were going to the amusement park, immediately prepared a lot of food and drinks, and even suggested they have a picnic by the artificial lake inside.

This was Huo Tingxiao’s first time visiting an amusement park in nearly thirty years of life.

Compared to Mu Lan’s excitement, he had an expressionless face like an emotionless play companion.

To reflect the relaxed atmosphere of their date today, Huo Tingxiao had ditched his usual formal attire for a casual suit; a beige Gucci hoodie with the logo matched with tapered nine-point pants of the same color series, topped with LV white sneakers. He looked several years younger, if not for his intimidating and standoffish expression.

Mu Lan, hooking her arm through his, sported a ponytail, a tank top paired with a mint green sun shirt, and short shorts that revealed a pair of long, straight legs. Although she wasn’t tall, her proportions were quite appealing. Together, they were like a pair of handsome young boy and beautiful girl. From the moment they appeared at the amusement park, they attracted a lot of attention.

Huo Tingxiao didn’t like being stared at, but seeing how happy Mu Lan was, he went along with it.

“Hey, did you see that couple? The guy is so handsome, and the girl is so beautiful. Are they celebrities?”

“I don’t know, ah, they really match well. My God, they’re too handsome. Indeed, the boyfriends of other families.”

“If I had a boyfriend that handsome, I’d be so happy I could fly.”

The voices of a few people were almost loud enough to be heard through a megaphone. Mu Lan glanced at Huo Tingxiao.

“You sure attract a lot of bees and butterflies. I bet someone is going to come over and ask for your WeChat soon.”

No sooner had she finished speaking than a bold girl really approached, completely ignoring Mu Lan’s presence, and asked Huo Tingxiao for his WeChat.

“Excuse me, handsome, could I scan your WeChat?”

“I don’t have it.”

Huo Tingxiao replied with an expressionless face, not giving her an extra glance. The girl was stunned, not expecting such a response, and walked away dejectedly, making Mu Lan almost laugh out loud.

“Hey, the way you said that made it seem like you were deliberately snubbing her. What era is it? There’s still someone without WeChat.”

“But I really don’t have it.”

He really was the traditional Huo Tingxiao. Now the issue wasn’t whether he had it or not!

“Wait here for me, I’m going to buy two cotton candies.”

With that, Mu Lan walked off smiling towards a vendor not far away.

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