She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 179 - 0 Engagement Party (1)
Chapter 179: Chapter 0179 Engagement Party (1)
Chapter 179: Chapter 0179 Engagement Party (1)
“I’d say it’s more of a shock than a surprise.”
Mu Lan muttered under her breath, but Huo Tingxiao was unfazed.
“Whether it’s a surprise or not, you won’t know until you go.”
Looking at Huo Tingxiao skeptically, Mu Lan stopped talking, but she was tangled up in whether she should attend Sheng Xueqin’s engagement party for this so-called surprise.
The next day, Shen Ying went for a physical examination, and all the indicators were fine, which finally relieved Mu Lan.
Just as Huo Tingxiao had said, the Sheng Family indeed sent an invitation. In Sea City’s high society, which was this small, it was hard to decline such an invitation when it was delivered to her home.
Only when Mu Huaifeng came back from his business trip did he realize that Huo Tingxiao had been practically omnipresent, almost as if he wished he could live at the Mu Family’s house.
“Are you planning to forgive him?”
Mu Huaifeng’s face was stern, and his tone was not very pleasant. He had only been to Europe for a few days, yet when he came back, Mu Lan’s attitude towards Huo Tingxiao had changed.
He should have taken her with him to Europe to clear her mind.
“It’s not exactly about forgiving him, just… observing for now. No rush to decide.”
Mu Lan was also straightforward about her feelings.
Mu Huaifeng’s brows furrowed, his tone growing colder.
“I’m afraid you’ve healed and forgotten the pain, Lanlan. You should find someone who truly cherishes you. Why waste your time on such a man?”
Mu Lan pursed her lips.
“Brother, don’t worry, I know what I’m doing, you can be at ease.”
“If you really knew what you were doing, you wouldn’t have ended up here today. You…”
Mu Huaifeng felt a tightness in his chest, unable to breathe in or out, suffocating him, yet he couldn’t bear to speak harshly to Mu Lan.
“Anyway, I don’t agree with you continuing to be with Huo Tingxiao, he really doesn’t know how to cherish you.”
Mu Lan looked at Mu Huaifeng, who was filled with righteous indignation, and felt a warmth in her heart. Having a brother to back her up in critical moments was indeed a great feeling.
“Brother, I know you want the best for me, but trust me, whatever path I choose, I will take responsibility for my choice. I’m already an adult.
I can’t always be under your protection. I have to learn to grow up on my own.
Brother…”
With such a soft appeal, who could resist?
Mu Huaifeng’s jaw was tight, but he eventually gave in to Mu Lan.
“Even if you give him a chance, you can’t easily forgive him. Men are scum, the nicer you are to them, the less they appreciate you.”
Mu Lan chuckled.
“Brother, you’ve included yourself in that.”
“Everyone but me.”
Mu Huaifeng coolly added a line.
Mu Lan quickly nodded like a servile dog.
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“Mm-hmm, you’re the best brother, the number one good man in the world!”
Mu Huaifeng looked at Mu Lan, his eyes brimming with emotion, but he eventually returned to reason.
When the day of the engagement party arrived, Mu Lan chose to attend with Mu Huaifeng, while Shen Ying, who disliked bustling events, stayed at home.
The boarding time was three hours before the dinner began. After the siblings boarded, Mu Huaifeng couldn’t help but recount Huo Tingxiao’s misdeeds.
“Huo’s illegitimate son’s engagement party is arranged with such grandeur, and Sheng Xueqin still had to send a fancy invitation. The intention to show off is too apparent.
When you and Tingxiao got married, except for a meal together between the two families, there wasn’t even a proper wedding ceremony, and you didn’t even take wedding photos.”
Mu Lan awkwardly tugged at the corner of her lips.
“Brother, I’ve forgotten all about that.”
“…”
Mu Huaifeng looked at Mu Lan with annoyance.
“Just because you’ve forgotten doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. It still makes me angry when I think about it.”
As they were talking, Huo Tingxiao approached them.
“Big bro.”
Mu Huaifeng snorted.
“I certainly can’t handle that.”
Mu Lan watched Huo Tingxiao looking defeated, and felt a bit of secret delight. She stuck out her tongue from behind Mu Huaifeng, managing to elicit a gentle, amused smile from Huo Tingxiao.
Mu Huaifeng frowned, subtly blocking Huo Tingxiao’s view as if saying that a slap followed by a sweet date wasn’t enough to win back his sister. No way.
“I came just to deliver a custom-made gown for Mu Lan.”
“Don’t bother; is the Mu Family too poor to buy gowns now?”
Huo Tingxiao said one thing, and Mu Huaifeng countered it, showing no intention of being amiable.
The guests walking around started to notice the tension and couldn’t help but glance over.
Mu Lan gently pulled on Mu Huaifeng’s sleeve.
“Bro, there are so many guests, let’s not draw too much attention.”
Mu Huaifeng pouted, feeling even more annoyed. Just a few words and his heart was already aching?
“I’m just giving Mu Lan more options, she can wear whichever she likes.”
Huo Tingxiao said sincerely, and Mu Huaifeng’s face darkened as he abruptly led Mu Lan away.
“I’ll come find you in two hours. Behave and don’t give others a chance to take advantage.”
Mu Huaifeng handed the room card to Mu Lan, not forgetting to nag a bit before leaving.
“Alright, alright, I got it.”
Just as she swiped the card and entered her room and was about to rest, there came a knock on the door, and Mu Lan sighed.
“What are you nagging about now, bro? You…”
Upon opening the door, it was Huo Tingxiao.
Before Mu Lan could react, he was inside, closing the door behind him.
Mu Lan jumped in surprise, and the next second, she found herself wrapped in Huo Tingxiao’s arms, her back against the wall.
“Missed me?”
His eyes burned with intensity as he looked at Mu Lan, asking expectantly.
“No… I didn’t miss you.”
“But I missed you. Every night, I toss and turn, unable to sleep without you. I suffer from insomnia.”
Direct confessions were difficult to handle. Mu Lan tried to maintain her composure, scowling at him.
“Go see a doctor for insomnia. I don’t treat it.”
She intentionally spoke coldly, avoiding his gaze.
Huo Tingxiao paused, then started to play the sympathy card.
“I did see one. The doctor said it’s a heart issue, and he can’t cure it.”
Mu Lan glared at him.
“You lie so easily.”
Huo Tingxiao looked innocent.
“I’m not lying. If you don’t believe me, ask Shen Zichu.”
Mu Lan snorted.
“You two are in cahoots, he would definitely take your side.”
Huo Tingxiao suddenly moved closer, causing Mu Lan to widen her eyes in surprise.
“Talk without getting so close to me.”
Seeing her genuinely nervous, Huo Tingxiao actually relaxed a bit.
“Wear my gown.”
“My brother has prepared a gown for me already.”
“Definitely not as good as the one I prepared.”
Mu Lan thought how childish this man could be.
“Just a moment ago you said I could choose, and now you… mmm…”
Her small mouth seemed better suited for kissing, otherwise, it really hurt him deep, wearing him down with every word.
Somehow, the dazed Mu Lan agreed to wear the gown Huo Tingxiao had prepared. It fit perfectly, but the style was a bit too flamboyant. Anyone who didn’t know might think she was the main character of today’s engagement party.
“Are you trying to make me a target of hatred? If Sheng Xueqin sees me dressed like this, she’ll probably be so angry she’d push me off the cruise ship.”
