She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 99 - 0: Huo Tingxiao VS Lin Yize (1)
Chapter 99: Chapter 099: Huo Tingxiao VS Lin Yize (1)
Mu Lan accepted the consultation blankly, seeming entirely distracted.
After asking about her condition, the doctor concluded that it was all psychological.
Psychological? What psychological?
“It means, the reflection of your true inner thoughts.”
The reflection of true thoughts…
Mu Lan’s hands twisted together on her lap. So, did this mean she really couldn’t let go of Huo Tingxiao?
...
Hmph, what’s there to miss about him.
“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, just relax and adjust your mindset,” the doctor advised.
“Thank you, doctor, I understand,” she replied.
Upon leaving the consultation room and seeing Lin Yize waiting outside, Mu Lan faltered.
“Senior…”
“I’ve already made an appointment with the doctor. How are things on your end?”
“Oh, nothing much, just insomnia these past few days.”
“I heard some international brands are coming to Sea City for a big show, would you like to attend? I just overheard my mother mention that you wanted to pursue fashion design. Coincidentally, I have a friend who’s a top executive at the event’s organizing committee, and I’ve received two VIP e-tickets for the front row.”
Without giving Mu Lan a chance to refuse, Lin Yize directly sent the electronic invitation through WeChat.
“You can bring someone along, consider it a way to relax.”
“How could I accept that?”
“Well, consider it an advance thanks for introducing me to a girlfriend?”
Mu Lan was amused by Lin Yize’s jest.
“Don’t worry, senior, I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for you!”
“I have a meeting soon and must leave now, see you later,” he said.
“Yes, goodbye, senior,” she responded.
After bidding farewell to Lin Yize, Huo Tingxiao was all that filled Mu Lan’s mind. When it was mentioned that she could bring someone to the show, the first person that came to mind was still Huo Tingxiao.
“Mu Lan, strive to be more promising!”
Yun Xi, watching Mu Lan suddenly talk to herself, struggled to come up with a response.
“Try… to let it go.”
“…???”
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In the afternoon meeting, Lin Yize appeared in the conference room at the top floor of the Empire Building, looking fresh and spirited.
“Mr. Huo, regarding the second phase of our collaboration, I think we need to accelerate the factory progress, and we also want to explore further cooperation,” he said.
Huo Tingxiao regarded him and pondered for a moment.
“Further cooperation, Mr. Lin is referring to?”
“I heard Mr. Huo is interested in competing for that piece of land in Sea City, whether for a resort, shopping mall, or some other project. We’re open to partnering up,” replied Lin.
Huo Tingxiao’s eyes flickered with a dark glint upon hearing how well-informed Lin Yize was, but his expression remained composed.
“Oh? I didn’t realize Jiancheng was also interested, but I might have to disappoint Mr. Lin,” he stated calmly.
Disappoint? Lin Yize raised an eyebrow, clearly not understanding Huo Tingxiao’s implication.
“Are you saying that the news is false?”
Huo Tingxiao, drumming his fingers on the table in a rhythmical ‘tap tap’ sound, replied.
“Not exactly false, but… why should I still choose to collaborate with you?”
On the surface, the exchange between the two men seemed normal, but both were acutely aware that it was a silent competition and struggle.
“I just offered Mr. Huo one more option; after all, we had a very pleasant cooperation this time, didn’t we?”
“Is Mr. Lin planning to stay in the country permanently from now on?”
Huo Tingxiao suddenly changed the subject, making Lin Yize wary.
“It’s uncertain. It depends on the company’s needs.”
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A fine phrase, ‘the company’s needs.’ Huo Tingxiao’s eagle-like eyes locked onto Lin Yize. Undeniably, this man was capable. He could lie with a straight face in front of him, something that would have made most people sweat with guilt already.
“Mr. Lin, would you be interested in working for me?”
Finally, a different expression appeared on Lin Yize’s face, undisguised… shock!
Huo Tingxiao was actually poaching him openly, and during their collaboration period?
“Mr. Huo, you must be joking with me. I am but a mediocre talent, not worthy of your attention.”
Feeling a hint of Lin Yize’s panic, Huo Tingxiao grew even more intrigued, his seemingly relaxed maneuvering unwittingly adding pressure on the other man.
“Mr. Lin is too modest. Helping a rising overseas company acquire Jiancheng and parachuting in as the CEO is no small feat.”
“Mr. Huo, have you been checking up on me?”
The tension in Lin Yize’s voice was palpable, it was hard to tell whether it was anger or something else, but Huo Tingxiao was unfazed.
Leaning back in his chair, Huo Tingxiao’s voice was flat, revealing no hint of his real emotions.
“A basic understanding is necessary. After all, this is all work-related and does not infringe on your privacy.
But to mention something personal… hmm, your mother’s surname is Yun. The surname Yun is quite rare, isn’t it?”
Lin Yize suddenly stood up, his hands pressing down on the conference table, his whole body leaning forward like a leopard ready to pounce.
“Huo Tingxiao, don’t push it too far!”
In contrast to Lin Yize’s impatience, Huo Tingxiao was utterly calm.
His lips curled into a smile, but the smile did not reach his eyes, giving it a hint of sarcasm.
“There’s more where that came from, would you like to see it?”
His tone was neither hurried nor slow but carried an oppressing force that made Lin Yize catch his breath.
He knew Huo Tingxiao was not joking!
“Who would have thought that the mighty Mr. Huo would have such moments of insecurity? What, afraid of losing to me?”
Lose? The word ‘lose’ didn’t exist in Huo Tingxiao’s dictionary!
“Mr. Lin, you think too highly of yourself. What do you have that could make me feel insecure?
On the contrary, the one who should feel insecure is you.
Otherwise, you would have pursued Mu Lan already, wouldn’t you?”
Lin Yize clenched his fists tightly, his gaze fixed on Huo Tingxiao.
“I admit, the Lin Yize of the past did feel unworthy of pursuing Mu Lan. But times have changed.
Thirty years on the east bank and thirty years on the west bank, today’s Lin Yize has nothing to feel inferior about.
On the contrary, he is more confident than Mr. Huo in taking good care of Mu Lan.”
Huo Tingxiao’s eyes grew cold as he looked disdainfully at Lin Yize.
“Do you think just anyone can take care of Mrs. Huo? Not to mention passing my test, you wouldn’t even get past Mu Huaifeng.”
Recalling the warning from Mu Huaifeng, Lin Yize’s face momentarily turned ugly.
Quietly regulating his breathing, Lin Yize loosened his tie slightly and sat back down.
“Mu Huaifeng certainly wouldn’t easily entrust his sister to someone unreliable. But if it’s a man chosen by Mu Lan herself, no matter how much he objects, he would still support his sister’s choice.
What about you, Mr. Huo? How can you be sure that Mu Lan will continue to silently stand by your side as before?
She has already forgotten all that happened over the past seven years. Objectively speaking, I should be more familiar with Mu Lan than you.”
Striking at the heart, Lin Yize’s words were like an invisible blade, plunging straight into Huo Tingxiao’s heart, causing him pain yet leaving no visible wound.
