She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 144 - 0: The Ace in the Hand Hasn’t Been Revealed Yet

Chapter 144: Chapter 0144: The Ace in the Hand Hasn’t Been Revealed Yet

Huo Tingxiao looked down as Mu Lan walked over barefoot, a slight frown creasing his brow. He pulled a towel over the marble countertop and then set down his razor. With both hands, he gently lifted her by her armpits and effortlessly hoisted her to sit on the towel.

“Why aren’t you wearing shoes? You already suffer from painful periods; you should keep your feet warm.”

Warmed by Huo Tingxiao’s considerate gesture, Mu Lan couldn’t help but curve her lips into a slight smile. Curling her toes, she hung her head like a schoolgirl caught in mischief, her voice soft and coquettish.

“Oh, I just forgot for a moment. How about I shave your beard for you? I’ve never shaved someone else’s beard before.”

She picked up the razor as she spoke, looking up again with eager anticipation in her eyes.

Huo Tingxiao raised an eyebrow at her statement. So, he was her first. Well, he liked being her first.

Leaning close to her, Mu Lan started to shave his beard while asking about Shen Zichu.

“I got drunk yesterday while celebrating with Xiaoman. She and Shen Zichu got their marriage certificate.”

“Did you know? They got married.”

Huo Tingxiao kept a calm facade, but inside, he was quite surprised. He knew Shen Zichu’s situation very well. Marrying Gu Xiaoman? It was utterly unexpected.

“Zichu hasn’t told me.”

Mu Lan paused.

“Huh? Even you didn’t know? That’s so strange. He suddenly rushed over to Xiaoman’s place yesterday, proposed, and then they hurried to get the certificate.”

“I saw Xiaoman so happy; I didn’t probe further, didn’t want to dampen her spirits.”

“Thinking about it now, it’s just too bizarre. Huo Tingxiao, Gu Xiaoman is my best friend; I don’t want her to get hurt.”

“You know, when she loves, she loves fiercely. If Shen Zichu is only considering options, and she finds out, it could lead to endless trouble.”

Huo Tingxiao took a moment to think before tactfully saying,

“Matters of the heart, like drinking water, only the drinker knows if it’s warm or cold. We are outsiders; we can’t do much.”

Mu Lan was amused by his words.

“So, you’ve become an expert in love now? Talking about knowing the warmth or coldness of water.”

As Huo Tingxiao watched her seriously shave his beard, he made a pun.

“You’ve got to get wise at some point, right?”

His tone was light but firm, which made Mu Lan’s movements freeze. She looked up, her gaze crashing into the profound depth of Huo Tingxiao’s dark eyes, dense with a certain message yet restrained. Suddenly, her heartbeat skipped a beat.

Quickly shifting her gaze, she continued her task of shaving his beard, striving to calm her emotions.

“What’s gotten into you today? What kind of enlightenment are you talking about?”

Huo Tingxiao knew she was deliberately avoiding the topic; he wasn’t in a hurry, instead reverting the conversation back to Shen Zichu and Gu Xiaoman.

“I’ll knock some sense into Zichu when it’s appropriate, but I generally don’t like to meddle in others’ affairs, especially matters of the heart. Xiaoman is after all your good friend.”

“But, I’ll stop at a hint.”

Mu Lan thought to herself—hm, this morning’s attentiveness wasn’t in vain.

“Done, take a look at my handiwork.”

Huo Tingxiao leaned close to the bathroom mirror, examining himself carefully. The results were satisfactory.

“Not bad.”

Before she could utter another word, Huo Tingxiao swept her into his arms. She instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck as his voice came from above her.

“Remember to wear slippers next time.”

Mu Lan felt her mind go blank, managing only to respond dazedly.

“Oh, alright.”

After gently placing Mu Lan on the bed, Huo Tingxiao softly tousled her hair.

“Rest a little longer; no rush to get up. We can even have brunch later.”

The thought of more sleep was indeed appealing. She nodded with the thin blanket in hand.

“Mhm.”

Huo Tingxiao changed his clothes and went downstairs, where Mrs. Li greeted him with a beaming smile.

“Young Master, the sobering soup you asked me to make is ready,” said the servant.

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“Let her sleep a little longer, give it to her when she wakes up,” Huo Tingxiao replied.

“Okay.”

The change in Huo Tingxiao was clear for the housekeeper to see, and she couldn’t be happier about it.

After breakfast, Huo Tingxiao went to the company, and Jian An brought the bidding documents to the office, reminding him.

“Mr. Huo, these are the tender documents for the two plots of land, please review them.”

“Hmm.”

“President Jian from Jiancheng just called to schedule a meeting with you.”

Lin Yize? He didn’t have to come looking for me; I had been intending to look for him. This saves me a lot of effort.

“Tell him we can have lunch together today at noon.”

“Okay, I’ll let President Lin know.”

Before long, noon arrived, and the two met in a kaiseki restaurant.

“Mr. Huo, I’m honored that you agreed to a meeting so quickly despite your busy schedule,” said Lin.

Huo Tingxiao gave a nonchalant glance at the pretentious Lin Yize and spoke indifferently,

“It’s just the two of us here, President Lin. There’s no need for formalities with me.

Tell me, what is the purpose of this meeting?”

Lin Yize let out a deep sigh and loosened his tie.

“What purpose could I have? It seems to me you should be very clear about that.

Don’t you want to know what really happened at the banquet that day? Between me and Mu Lan.”

Huo Tingxiao was calm, utterly unaffected by the provocative tone in his words.

“If something had truly happened between you two, President Lin, you wouldn’t have needed to specifically arrange a meeting just to talk about it.”

“Mr. Huo, you are still so confident. However, it’s a pity. I’ve heard that the Huo Family has acknowledged Huo Tingyang, and even Sheng Family’s eldest young lady is going to marry him.

With Sheng Xueqin’s support, don’t you think the dynamics in the Huo Family might change?”

Lin Yize wore a smug smile, but Huo Tingxiao didn’t care at all about what was said.

“So this is what you wanted to talk about. What a waste of my time.

If Huo Tingyang’s abilities could turn the Huo Family upside down, then you are underestimating the Huo Family too much.

Lin Yize, do you have some deep grudge against the Huo Family? Do you so wish to see it topple over?

If we talk about holding a grudge, the Yun Family would be the right one.”

Lin Yize sneered at Huo Tingxiao’s words.

“Does your good brother Yunzhan know you’re so eager to find enemies for him?”

“He has plenty of enemies; one more won’t make a difference.”

The half-truth made Lin Yize’s smile even colder.

“What a pity, I have no interest in the Yun Family. But you’re right, I am indeed very interested in the Huo Family.

Do you want to know the reason?”

Huo Tingxiao picked up a piece of tofu skin; the aroma of the soy was rich, and it was incredibly soft, melting in the mouth. Mu Lan, that little foodie, would definitely like it. I’ll bring her here next time.

“Oh, sorry, I got distracted. What did you say just now, President Lin?”

Lin Yize’s brow furrowed at Huo Tingxiao’s behavior.

Damn Huo Tingxiao, was this his way of showing complete disregard for him?

“There’s no need to put on an indifferent front for me.

Huo Tingxiao, don’t think you have this all wrapped up! The trump card in my hand hasn’t been revealed yet.”