She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 36 - 00 Birthday Banquet Turmoil (1)

Chapter 36: Chapter 0036 Birthday Banquet Turmoil (1)

“Shouldn’t Mrs. Huo’s stance be that family is everything?”

Mu Lan’s words truly left Huo Tingxiao speechless.

It wasn’t that she lacked a temper, but she was simply too lazy to quibble. If she really started, it would be endless.

“Are you blaming me?”

“Huo Tingxiao, I’m not blaming anyone.

I’ve even forgotten what happened over the past seven years. I couldn’t blame anyone even if I wanted to.”

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Huo Tingxiao felt suffocated, as if something was blocking his chest.

If she was just venting her anger, even passive-aggressively, but she really didn’t take it to heart as if everything that had happened between them was so unimportant.

This lack of control over the situation was just too horrible.

It seemed as though she could leave him effortlessly at any time.

He even couldn’t help but think that after the Mu Group’s shareholders meeting ended, she might do everything she could to divorce him and draw a clear line.

The mere thought of this possibility made Huo Tingxiao feel panicky.

Mu Lan was always leaving herself a way out, not wanting to owe him anything, not wanting to be too entangled, just hoping to turn around gracefully when she left.

“Mu Lan, if you still have thoughts of divorcing me now, then I advise you to give up on that idea early.”

Huo Tingxiao’s eyes were fiery, causing Mu Lan to instinctively step back.

“How dare I?”

This woman really knew how to infuriate him! She actually said she didn’t dare, not that she didn’t want to.

“Well done, Mu Lan!”

“…”

What had she said wrong now?

Great, another inexplicable cold war had begun. Mu Lan really couldn’t understand why a grown man liked silent treatments so much. If he had something to say, he should say it, instead of always finding faults with her.

Isn’t it okay for her to be honest and straightforward? Does he really need her to act up instead?

Or does he plan to use his clout to confront Sheng Xueqin? If that’s what he means, then he’s really underestimating her, Mu Lan.

Men should stay out of women’s disputes.

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“Sis, why were you so silent just now? I was the only one furious.

Didn’t you see how Huo Tingxiao brother was… What on earth does Mu Lan have that makes him act this way?

He’s never spoken harshly to me ever since we were kids, yet he scolded me this time.”

Sheng Xueqian kept talking, and it wasn’t until she had finished complaining that Sheng Xueqin spoke.

“Some things shouldn’t be rushed, take it slow.”

“Take it slow? Sis, don’t blame me for not reminding you, but from what I saw of Huo Tingxiao’s brother’s behavior just now, I fear this Mu Lan isn’t simple at all.

It’s strange, I’ve heard before that their relationship wasn’t that good.

Over the years in Sea City, I’ve hardly ever seen her show off like this.

What’s happening, their relationship suddenly changed.”

Suddenly…

Sheng Xueqin had been full of confidence, thinking that once she returned to her country, she could start over with Huo Tingxiao.

But plans can’t keep up with changes, and what she hadn’t expected was that Mu Lan suddenly had a change of mind.

Seeing her demeanor today, it was so different from before; it was as if she had changed entirely.

However, even if she had changed, that didn’t mean she needed to be a concern.

Instead, it was Huo Tingxiao she was uncertain about now.

Was he acting too well? It did not seem fake at all, and their interactions appeared quite natural.

“After all, being married for seven years, they must have some feelings for each other.

“Besides, it’s not like he’s the only one I could ever want.”

Sheng Xueqian pursed her lips. Her cousin was just too proud, preferring to say one thing and think another. Despite having already lost once, she still hadn’t learned her lesson. If she continued with this attitude, then…

“Cousin, if you want to win Tingxiao back, you’ll have to put in more effort.

If you remain so proud, I’m not sure what will happen.

Tingxiao prefers a gentler approach rather than a tough one; clashing heads won’t lead to anything good.

However, I think you could start with his family. I’ve heard the Huo Family is not particularly fond of Mu Lan, especially since she still hasn’t had children.

Otherwise, let’s discreetly investigate. If it turns out she really can’t have children, then this ace must be held tightly.”

Though only twenty years old, having spent several years in the entertainment industry, she was quite cunning.

Sheng Xueqin didn’t respond out loud, but she had already started scheming inside.

It might be a low method, but if it works, it’s a good tactic.

“Young lady, what are you rambling about? Tingxiao is right, you’re always worrying too much.”

“Hmph, I’m doing this for your good. If you feel it’s inconvenient for you to act, I can help you.

This Mu Lan, I’ve never liked the way she acts — all airs and graces, just part of the Mu Group, how can they compare with our Sheng Family?

I wanted to have a nice stroll today, but it was all spoiled because of her.”

Sheng Xueqian continued to mutter while Sheng Xueqin simply listened, her mind busy with further plans.

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The birthday banquet of the old master of the Sheng Family quietly arrived.

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The old Sheng mansion was bustling with activity, with guests who were all significant figures.

The elite of Sea City’s business and political circles had nearly all gathered.

In the vast manor-style building, some guests chatted in the open-air garden to pass the time, while others gathered in the main house’s living room.

It was still early when Mu Lan and Huo Tingxiao arrived; the old master of the Huo Family and other members hadn’t yet arrived.

Crossing the cobblestone path to the main house, they were proactively greeted by the butlers.

“Mr. Huo, Mrs. Huo, this way, please.”

Glancing at the surrounding greenery and well-pruned potted plants, one could tell at a glance that they were quite pricey.

It was indeed Mu Lan’s first visit to the Sheng Family’s home, and truly, it was extraordinary.

“Aiya, Tingxiao has arrived, and he has brought his wife.”

The first to speak was a grandmother from the Sheng Family, who had deep ties with the older generation of the Huo Family.

Before coming, Mu Lan had also done her homework, so she was not completely clueless.

“Absolutely, look at the young couple, they seem so loving.”

“Grandpa Sheng, may your blessings be as vast as the eastern sea.”

Mu Lan handed over the gift she had prepared in advance to a servant responsible for storing gifts, glancing at the small mountain of birthday presents accumulated.

“Aiya, it’s good to have you here; sorry to make you spend money.”

The white-bearded old man seated at the center, dressed in a red tang suit, smiled, his entire demeanor radiating joy.

Needless to say, this was none other than today’s birthday celebrant, the old master of the Sheng Family.

“Is this the Mu Family’s daughter? Aiya, I saw her once before when she was just a little girl. I didn’t expect her to have changed so much.

Tingxiao, you kid, you’ve been busy with your career and not as frequently visiting as before.

Back when you were still studying, I used to see you more often.”

Mu Lan glanced at Huo Tingxiao, realizing they must have been childhood sweethearts, oh so close.

She was really curious now, wondering what caused them not to work out and how she managed to intercept.

“Where is Xueqin? So many guests are here, and Tingxiao has arrived too; call her down quickly.”

How was it that as soon as Huo Tingxiao arrived, people were in a hurry to call Sheng Xueqin? Mu Lan didn’t believe for a second that these people weren’t doing this on purpose.