She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 39 - 00: Huo Tingxiao Refuses to Divorce

Chapter 39: Chapter 0039: Huo Tingxiao Refuses to Divorce

Sheng Xueqin, who had always been very confident in her appearance, was actually dazzled the moment she met Mu Lan in person.

The beauty was striking, yet indescribable.

This phrase to describe Mu Lan was not an exaggeration at all.

Compared to her photos, her in-person demeanor was even more remarkable. Such a beauty, she couldn’t help but take another look, let alone those men?

“Miss Mu seems to have misunderstood something.

It’s not that I want to snatch Huo Tingxiao from you, but you should return the man who originally belonged to me.

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The phrase ‘openly and honorably’ doesn’t suit me.”

Return?

Mu Lan suddenly laughed, her eyes flashing with resilience and combativeness.

“Then why don’t you ask Huo Tingxiao if he’s willing to let me return him.

Honestly, why do you think I haven’t divorced?”

The past could be forgotten, but the way Huo Tingxiao often threatened her against mentioning divorce lately, it wasn’t unjust to make him take the blame.

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The smile on Sheng Xueqin’s lips froze.

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“Do you mean you want to leave, but Tingxiao does not?”

“Miss Sheng is very smart.”

“Do you think I would believe that?”

“Whether Miss Sheng believes it or not doesn’t matter, because I don’t care.”

Although it was the Sheng Family’s home court, Mu Lan was by no means at a disadvantage.

Sheng Xueqin indeed was not of low rank, but she was too hasty.

She clearly held the trump card of being childhood friends and could have taken advantage of their years of relationship to progress steadily.

Why should she be wary of someone insignificant like herself? She truly didn’t understand.

“Miss Sheng making such a big effort, indeed it really flatters me.

I’m just an idle person of no significance, hardly worth such a mobilization.”

What Mu Lan referred to as a big mobilization was the behavior of the whole Sheng Family today, which was indeed lacking in grace.

“Miss Mu is really too modest. Your performance today has truly opened my eyes.”

Sheng Xueqin was not one to be easily dismissed; she kept a relentless gaze on Mu Lan, trying to see through her façade.

But after a long time and many probes, finding no cracks, Sheng Xueqin felt inexplicably defeated.

Was it that Mu Lan disguised herself too well, or was it true as she said…

“There’s really no need for such admiration, I’m just kindly reminding you, Miss Sheng, instead of wasting time on me, why not go directly to Huo Tingxiao.

I’m just someone who is swayed by favors I have accepted.”

Having said that, Mu Lan no longer wished to continue this pointless entanglement, and stood up to leave.

Enough words had been fought for today, and her throat needed a rest.

Huo Tingxiao walked down the pebbled path and saw Mu Lan coming from the pavilion. He glanced at Sheng Xueqin, but it was as if he didn’t see her, dimming the hopeful light in her eyes.

“Have you been drinking?”

Mu Lan slightly frowned, looking at Huo Tingxiao who appeared slightly tipsy.

She had never seen him drunk before.

“Hmm.”

Holding her hand in his and playing with it, Huo Tingxiao’s eyes were somewhat hazy, surprised that a woman’s hand could be so small.

Mu Lan’s skin was fair and smooth, her fingers soft and pliable. Huo Tingxiao really liked this touch, and unconsciously curled the corners of his lips.

That smile, like the crisp spring water under a millennium-old snow mountain, was so clear and refreshing that Mu Lan couldn’t look away.

“Just now, inside the room, the way you spoke might lead to misunderstandings by Grandfather.

Wait…”

“What misunderstanding? We should have had a child by now anyway.”

The words of Huo Tingxiao were like a bomb, exploding instantly inside Mu Lan’s mind.

Was he drunk? Did he even know what he was saying?

“Huo Tingxiao, do you even know what—mmph!”

A hand clamped over her jaw, and then he kissed her all over her face, his soft lips blocking the words Mu Lan was about to say.

In the gazebo, Sheng Xueqin suddenly stood up, watching the couple kissing in front of her, making her heart sour and ache.

Even though the kiss was not fierce, the gentle and caring way Huo Tingxiao moved made her almost crazy with jealousy.

She thought again about what Mu Lan had just said.

So it really was Huo Tingxiao who refused to divorce?

When the kiss ended, Mu Lan was still dazed, and Huo Tingxiao led her by hand all the way out of Sheng Mansion.

At the doorway stood the beaming Grandfather Huo, happier than the guest of honor at today’s birthday banquet, finally getting news about his great-grandchild.

“Tingxiao had a few too many drinks today, I’ll have to trouble you with this child.”

“What are you saying, Grandfather? Taking care of him is what I should do.”

Mu Lan knew how insincere her words were, but she had no choice but to put on a show in front of the old man.

On the way back to the villa, Huo Tingxiao’s hand clasped hers tightly and would not let go.

He maneuvered her arm behind her back, leaned in close, and began another long, immersive deep kiss.

Mu Lan’s face was so red it seemed about to explode, and her breathing became unsteady.

Just when she thought she might suffocate, Huo Tingxiao finally let her go.

Leaning against her, he closed his eyes for a nap, his breathing sounding exceptionally clear in the quiet car.

The warmth on her face made her secretly regulate her breathing, feeling as if her soul was being drained.

She thought Huo Tingxiao might be drunk and a bit out of it, assuming he would quiet down if he slept.

But unexpectedly… the man was merely using the alcohol to act out, not intending to give her any peace.

Cold as ice when aloof, fiery as flames when passionate.

Mu Lan simply did not understand how a person could have such extreme dualities.

Could it be that he also showed this side of himself to Sheng Xueqin?

Suddenly aware that she was starting to care about Huo Tingxiao’s past, Mu Lan annoyedly patted her forehead.

The next morning, yawning, Mu Lan dragged her weary body downstairs for breakfast.

Compared to someone’s vibrant spirit, she was utterly feeble.

Auntie Li was very pleased to see this scene, glad that the home’s atmosphere wasn’t icy cold anymore.

The couple had ended their cold war and had reconciled.

“I’m almost late for work; I’ll skip breakfast today.”

Saying so, she headed toward the foyer to leave directly.

“Starting today, you needn’t go to the office anymore.”

Mu Lan paused, turning to look at Huo Tingxiao with surprise in her eyes.

“What do you mean?”

“From now on, you need to focus on recuperating your body. We’re going to have a child.”

Upon hearing this, Auntie Li’s face lit up with a smile, delighted that the couple was finally prioritizing having a child.

“A child? Huo Tingxiao, you…”

She quickly glanced at Auntie Li, who wore a maternal smile; Mu Lan’s face turned as red as a tomato.

“Didn’t we already reach an agreement on this yesterday?”

Huffing, she walked to the dining table with a helpless expression; she felt Huo Tingxiao was deliberately playing tricks on her.

“When did we agree on this? How come I don’t know about it?”