She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 180 - 0 Engagement Banquet (2)
Chapter 180: Chapter 0180: Engagement Banquet (2)
Chapter 180: Chapter 0180: Engagement Banquet (2)
“I’m safe by your side, I will definitely protect you.”
Huo Tingxiao spoke earnestly, without a trace of jest.
“I have Yun Xi, and Yun Xi can protect me too.”
“Right now, Yun Xi is outside the door, looking at the sea. What would you do if I were plotting something nefarious?”
Huo Tingxiao’s words were serious, and Mu Lan couldn’t help but swallow nervously.
“Don’t think about taking advantage of me.”
Having hit the nail on the head, Huo Tingxiao averted his gaze, defending himself:
“I was just saying.”
“Taking advantage by words is still taking advantage.”
“…”
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She was beautiful, and she was right about everything.
“My brother will come soon; you should hurry back to your room. If he sees us, he’ll start nagging at me again.”
Huo Tingxiao felt like a teenager in a budding romance, afraid of the parents finding out.
“Even if I leave, seeing the gown on you, he won’t nag.”
Mu Lan glared at him.
“You reminded me. Then maybe I shouldn’t wear this one.”
“No way.”
“So are you leaving or not?”
Huo Tingxiao was at a loss, completely cornered, and could only stand up and leave.
When Mu Huaifeng came to pick up Mu Lan, he saw her in an ES custom-made haute couture gown. It was lavish and elegant, an off-shoulder style revealing Mu Lan’s attractive collarbone, and the hem was hand-embellished with tens of thousands of tiny diamonds that spread out like a shimmering river of stars.
“Did he come by?”
“After all, the Huo Family is one of the stars of today’s event as well; I should give him some face. Brother, you’re not angry with me, are you?
And look at the effort he put into it; that counts for something, right?”
Mu Lan played up her charm to win favor; Mu Huaifeng couldn’t genuinely be mad at her, but somewhere in his heart, he knew she was still leaning towards that man for wearing the dress Huo Tingxiao prepared.
“A dress signifies care? When he gives you a wedding even more grand than today’s event, then I’ll believe he’s grown a conscience.”
“Brother, men who get angry age quickly too.”
Mu Huaifeng fell silent. In the end, any conversation would just be disagreeing with him.
Yun Xi changed into a sharp black three-piece suit, looking handsome as he followed Mu Lan, carefully surveying the surroundings to ensure her safety.
As soon as they entered the banquet hall, Mu Lan’s attire immediately became the focus of the entire room, prompting the socialites to start whispering amongst themselves.
“Do you see that Mu Lan’s gown is the ‘Fairy Stardust’ from ES? I heard it costs more than ten million. Not to mention the diamonds on it are real, and it’s the only one in the world.”
“Really? Huo Tingxiao spent over ten million on a dress for his wife? Tsk tsk, I’m so jealous.”
“Who knows? Maybe she bought it herself. Aren’t they supposed to be on bad terms? Look, the man by her side isn’t Huo Tingxiao, it’s Mu Huaifeng, the CEO of the Mu Family.”
“Who can say for sure.”
“Sigh, do you think Huo Tingxiao’s wife dressed up so splendidly today just to outshine Sheng Xueqin?”
“Who knows indeed… The infighting of the wealthy is beyond us. Let’s just be onlookers and enjoy the drama.”
The few people spoke in voices that were neither loud nor quiet, just enough to be overheard by the siblings. Mu Huaifeng glanced at them with a sharp look, prompting the group to immediately shut their mouths.
Mu Lan, on the other hand, remained calm, much stronger than the time she heard rumors at the masquerade ball—at least no one was accusing her of being promiscuous and seducing men.
“They’re nothing but a bunch of gossips.”
“Brother, stay calm. People’s mouths are their own; let them say what they want. Don’t mind them.”
“If it weren’t for Huo Tingxiao previously ignoring you, would you have become their topic of conversation?”
“They’re just jealous that I can wear this dress, don’t mind them.”
Mu Lan tried to make a joke, but Mu Huaifeng took it seriously.
“It’s just a ten million dress. Tomorrow, Brother will buy you a mansion, you can pick any location in Sea City,” he said.
Mu Lan held her forehead, bewildered. Why did he start showing off his wealth?
“Really, there’s no need…”
As she looked up, she saw Huo Tingxiao with his long strides walking towards her from not too far away.
Dressed in a formal three-piece suit, its color scheme matched the dress she wore, with subtle changes made to the cuffs and collar, an unmistakable couple’s matching.
Many notables and young talents from the commercial and political circles were present today, yet Huo Tingxiao still managed to draw everyone’s attention upon his arrival.
The ladies who had just been gossiping saw Huo Tingxiao and could almost sprout heart eyes.
Mu Lan glanced at a few women who looked fiercely envious. Being too good-looking was a sin, look at how much he attracted attention.
“Grandpa and the others are in the lounge, do you want to go and say hello?” he asked.
Mu Lan pursed her lips, thought for a moment, then looked up at Mu Huaifeng and said,
“Brother, I’ll go and greet the elders.”
“Hmm.”
Although Mu Huaifeng was very reluctant, the Mu Family’s upbringing also didn’t allow him to refuse.
Huo Tingxiao extended his arm like a gentleman, Mu Lan took it, and together they looked like a perfect couple, creating an undeniable couple vibe that left the women still fantasizing about Huo Tingxiao almost biting their handkerchiefs in tears.
To Mu Lan’s surprise, not only was the old Mr. Huo in the lounge, but Han Yongmei had even shown up, managing to appear at the same time as Xian Yaping!
Her smile was somewhat awkward. What was this situation?
No wonder Huo Tingxiao said he had a surprise for her; this was certainly quite the surprise.
“Grandpa, Mom.”
Han Yongmei’s face showed little expression and merely nodded in greeting, obviously feeling uneasy in Xian Yaping’s presence.
Old Mr. Huo had many thoughts inside, but he maintained a calm exterior as usual.
“Mu Lan’s here.”
Only Xian Yaping looked overjoyed as she watched the two of them.
“Tingxiao and Mu Lan have also arrived. Today is a good day for our family, and you, as elder brother and sister-in-law, are so thoughtful.”
Mu Lan didn’t speak, thinking to herself, who is the sister-in-law, bah! Shameless!
Huo Tingxiao treated her like air, taking Mu Lan’s arm and sitting down directly next to Han Yongmei.
After being snubbed, Xian Yaping wasn’t annoyed, wearing a triumphant smile on her face.
After all, her future daughter-in-law was the heir of the Sheng Family. With Sheng Xueqin’s backing, who’s to say in the future whose approval the Huo Family would need?
Sitting on the sofa, Mu Lan subtly surveyed the lounge, noticing it was filled only with the Huo Family members, not all of them though, the aunt Huo Qitang who loved stirring trouble was naturally absent, the ever-unsettled Ma Guiying, but…what surprised her was the absence of Huo Tingxiao’s father at such an event. Could it be he didn’t show up?
As she was pondering this, the door opened, and in walked a middle-aged man. Despite some wrinkles on his face, he seemed well-maintained, every inch the gentleman. No wonder he managed to keep his wife at home and a colorful flag flying elsewhere.
Xian Yaping immediately beamed and greeted him.
“Qidong.”
With no sign of embarrassment, Huo Qidong sat down on the couch beside the old gentleman.
His gaze turned to Mu Lan, who spoke somewhat nervously,
“Dad.”
“I hear your relationship with Tingxiao is not bad now?” When Huo Qidong spoke, Huo Tingxiao beside Mu Lan narrowed his eyes.
