She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 201 - 0 Starting a New Life Again
Chapter 201: Chapter 0201: Starting a New Life Again
Chapter 201: Chapter 0201: Starting a New Life Again
Gu Xiaoman was desperately anxious, not because Mu Lan wouldn’t accept Huo Tingxiao, that dog of a man, but because the abuse was making them both healthier.
However, her current indifference was indeed enough to depress anyone.
“You don’t believe what I’m saying?”
“I do, if I can’t even trust you, then whom can I trust?”
Mu Lan’s words filled Gu Xiaoman with such emotion that tears welled up in her eyes. Thank heavens for her intact IQ; she had almost thought…
“Then, isn’t your reaction a bit too calm…”
“I’m just thinking about how to deal with it if Mr. Pei really has ulterior motives.
After all, he saved me, and as long as that’s true, I have to repay him.”
“Lanlan, seeing you change like this, I really can’t get used to it. It’s like seeing another Huo Tingxiao, or the old one.
Baby, can you not put up a wall around yourself and pretend like this, don’t you get tired?”
Gu Xiaoman’s heart ached, but Mu Lan felt she had already gotten used to it.
“There’s nothing about being tired or not, isn’t that what the adult world is all about? Xiaoman, just think of the last three months as a dream.
I want to start over with my life, to pursue what I want. Right now, I don’t want to be involved in romantic relationships; I only want to focus on my dreams.”
Mu Lan sounded truly devoid of any sentimentality, so carefree.
Gu Xiaoman stopped talking, but couldn’t help feeling a tiny bit of sympathy for Huo Tingxiao. He had enjoyed mistreating his wife at the start, but now he was in dire straits.
Whether he could melt Mu Lan’s now icy heart would be a testament to Huo Tingxiao’s capability and fate.
However, she did agree on one thing: a woman should have her own career. After all, sometimes men are really unreliable. Emotions might deceive you, but a career never will.
“Just go with the flow, and don’t put too much pressure on yourself. After all, I will always support you unconditionally.”
“Hmm.”
Next day
Gu Xiaoman left early without having breakfast, and Yun Xi was resting in the room, leaving only the couple at the dining table.
Huo Tingxiao was used to Mu Lan’s chattering, and now that she was so silent… he had to initiate some awkward conversation.
“Today’s porridge is not bad.”
Mu Lan looked up, with a puzzled expression in her eyes as she glanced at Huo Tingxiao.
If the porridge is good, so be it. What about it?
“And… this side dish, it’s also very tasty.”
Mu Lan still spoke.
Huo Tingxiao felt a momentary defeat.
After a while, it seemed like Mu Lan remembered something.
“By the way…”
Huo Tingxiao instantly looked up, gazing at her eagerly, a look of anticipation on his face as he finally got her to talk.
“Have you seen my previous phone?”
So she was asking about her phone.
“Yes, I’ve already fixed it, and… I looked through your emails and albums.”
Huo Tingxiao thought Mu Lan would question him, but her face still showed little emotion.
“Then you should know about my participation in the design competition.”
“Yeah.”
“Since you know, I might as well clarify today.
I’m thinking of starting my own brand, which might involve setting up a company…”
“Whatever you want to do, I will support you.”
Huo Tingxiao sounded sincere, causing Mu Lan to be taken aback.
She really wasn’t used to this side of Huo Tingxiao.
“I’m not saying this to get your support. I just want to inform you because our marriage is still in effect. If I start a company, there could be issues regarding property division, so I’ll find a lawyer…”
Huo Tingxiao frowned, finally understanding what Mu Lan meant; she wanted to settle their accounts.
“No need for lawyers. Your company is your own property, and besides that, I will also invest in helping you launch your channel in the department stores.”
Mu Lan regarded Huo Tingxiao with some wariness.
“You want to join in?”
“…”
Huo Tingxiao felt like he was going crazy. When had he ever said he wanted to join? He was…
“It’s support, I don’t need shares.”
Yet Mu Lan had rejected Huo Tingxiao’s proposal.
“This is my own business, I will take care of it myself.
Still, thank you for your concern.”
Thank you… concern? Huo Tingxiao looked at Mu Lan, frustration boiling inside him. He didn’t know who to vent at — it wasn’t her aloofness that angered him but rather why he had ever wanted to hurt her before.
Making her build up walls, enclosing herself within them.
He just wanted to see her living freely and unrestrained, not like this, cautious and treading on thin ice.
“Fine, if that’s what you want, I respect your decision.”
Mu Lan was taken aback, clearly not expecting Huo Tingxiao to respond like that.
Respecting your decision… These words, surprisingly, had more of an impact on her than all the fancy confessions he had made before.
Because in this marriage, he had never given her respect.
He always did as he pleased, requiring her to compromise and strive to accommodate.
“What’s wrong?”
Seeing Mu Lan staring at him, Huo Tingxiao thought something was on his face and subconsciously reached to check.
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“It’s nothing.”
Retrieving her thoughts, Mu Lan pretended as if nothing had happened.
After breakfast, Huo Tingxiao returned the phone to Mu Lan and then went to the company.
Mu Lan, seeing the original designs still there, breathed a sigh of relief and then opened her email. Seeing that one message, tears of excitement filled her eyes.
She just knew she could do it!
She quickly contacted the organizers, who promptly replied to her email and informed her that the finals were the day after tomorrow, requesting her to bring her work to Paris.
Looking at the time, Mu Lan realized she had to buy a ticket for today’s flight to Paris to make it.
She packed her luggage briefly, headed to an office building in the city center to organize her finished garments, and then went to the airport.
On the way, she made a call to Gu Xiaoman to report:
“Xiaoman, the organizers contacted me, saying I’ve made it into the finals. The day after tomorrow is the day of the finals, and I’m rushing to the airport to fly directly to Paris.”
“Did you tell Huo Tingxiao?”
“Why should I tell him?”
“You’re leaving the country on short notice!”
“He never reports his business trips to me either; we’re not in a relationship where we need to report to each other.”
Gu Xiaoman was left speechless by Mu Lan’s response.
Indeed, when had Huo Tingxiao ever reported his schedule to Mu Lan?
“Did you take Yun Xi with you?”
“Miss Yun? No, she’s resting. I can manage on my own. It’s just a competition; there’s no need for a big fuss.”
Gu Xiaoman was flabbergasted. Was Mu Lan really planning on going without even a single assistant?
“If you’re going to compete, shouldn’t you at least have an assistant? It’s inconvenient to be alone. You need someone to help you!
What time is your flight? Which terminal?”
“It’s at 1:35 in the afternoon, T3 terminal.”
“Okay, got it. Wait for me at the airport; I’ll be right there. I’ll accompany you to Paris.”
“Xiaoman…”
Before Mu Lan could finish, Gu Xiaoman had already hung up the phone.
Mu Lan sighed, feeling a warmth in her heart. Indeed, at any time, only a best friend is the most reliable.
However, the person who showed up at the airport was…
