She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 96 - 0: It’s Only the First Day, and Already Uncomfortable

Chapter 96: Chapter 096: It’s Only the First Day, and Already Uncomfortable

“Xian Yaping, watch your mouth; if any rumor reaches Qidong, you should know the consequences.”

Han Yongmei’s voice carried the cold sharpness of a blade, and her gaze was even more piercing.

Realizing her slip of the tongue, Xian Yaping awkwardly twisted her mouth. She couldn’t afford to do something stupid just for the sake of a witty retort, especially if something were to reach Huo Qidong…

“Why are you so nervous, sister? It was just a casual remark. I’m tired from walking around all day; please excuse me.”

Before leaving, she cast a malicious glance at Mu Lan, clearly feeling that her failure to gain any advantage today was due to Mu Lan’s sharp wit.

Thus, the fierce conflict abruptly came to an end.

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Mu Lan secretly glanced at Han Yongmei, truly curious about what had happened in the past.

But at such a juncture, it was not appropriate for her to ask.

“Mom, I’m a bit hungry. Let’s go have dinner.”

Han Yongmei looked at her daughter-in-law with surprise, as she had always seen her as a docile little lamb.

But in just a month’s time, she had completely transformed into a different person, becoming more assertive, even daring to talk back to her. Just now, she had completely silenced Xian Yaping.

Initially, she didn’t like the changed daughter-in-law, feeling she wasn’t docile enough.

However, just then, she found herself inexplicably admiring her.

“Mu Lan, about today…”

With a smile, Mu Lan retorted:

“Today? What about today?”

Han Yongmei suddenly laughed, a genuine laugh.

“Come on, let’s go eat.”

———

When Huo Tingxiao returned to Maple Forest Garden, he discovered that Mu Lan was not there, which made him feel a bit lost.

They had only been cold toward each other for a day, but everything felt off.

“Young Master, Mu Lan and Miss Yun Xi went shopping and will dine out.”

“Hmm.”

Huo Tingxiao responded indifferently.

Mrs. Li didn’t say anything more, merely silently setting the table.

All these dishes were Tingxiao’s favorites, but with only him at the table, missing the constant chatter of that tiny mouth, he had no appetite at all.

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Picking up his chopsticks, he thought for a long time but didn’t eat.

“Young Master, would you like me to call Mu Lan and let her know you’re back?”

“No need.”

Huo Tingxiao refused without a second thought.

Mrs. Li sighed silently. What were these young couple fighting about now? Just a few days ago, they were still so affectionate. His drama wasn’t even this torturous.

Huo Tingxiao ate a few bites, but finding it tasteless, he put down his chopsticks and stood up, ready to go upstairs to work. However, Mrs. Li stopped him.

“Young Master, Mu Lan had this chicken soup at noon and said it tasted good. Why don’t you try some?”

His eyes fell on the bowl of soup, and Huo Tingxiao hesitated but sat back down and drank a few sips. Indeed, it was good.

Of all the dishes on the table, only this bowl of chicken soup reached the bottom.

“Young Master, it seems that Mu Lan has used the large utility room on the first floor. Do you think we need to clear it out a bit more to give her some more space?”

Recalling the box full of art supplies from this morning, Huo Tingxiao didn’t need to look to know what she intended to do.

Remembering those emails, his jawline tightened slightly.

“Let her do as she wishes.”

With that, he finished his dinner and walked upstairs.

Mrs. Li, seeing this, knew that this cold war was serious for both of them.

Youth sure have the energy to cause trouble, sigh, middle-aged people really don’t understand.

Huo Tingxiao had been in his study for quite a while, focusing his attention on the most recent development project. He had had his eye on this piece of land for a long time, but Mu Huaifeng was also interested in this development. Remembering that he had sniped Lin Yize’s case from under his nose, if it happened again…

If it had been before, Tingxiao, with profit-first in mind, would definitely act decisively without hesitation.

But now, he couldn’t help but think of a certain someone. She had stopped mentioning divorce entirely for Mu Huaifeng’s sake. If there were a business competition between them, she would probably act without hesitation…

Closing his eyes, Huo Tingxiao relaxed his body, leaning back in his chair, and massaged his temples.

It wasn’t long before the sound of a car engine could be heard from outside, and he abruptly opened his eyes, his lips curving into a slight smile unconsciously.

In the courtyard, Yun Xi parked the car, and Mu Lan got out of the car, patted her round belly, then covered her mouth with her little hand and belched.

“My mother-in-law was a bit too enthusiastic today, it was a bit much for me. I don’t even know how much I ate, my belly is swollen like a ball.”

After rattling off a bunch, Yun Xi responded with just a cold word.

“Hmm.”

Mu Lan looked embarrassed.

“Yun Xi, your quiet nature is really… never mind, as long as you’re happy.”

“Mu Lan is back.”

“Yes, I am back.”

“Young Master is in the study.”

Mu Lan’s smile stiffened, thinking to herself, why do you have to mention him, Aunt Li? We’re in a cold war!

Mimicking Yun Xi, Mu Lan responded:

“Oh.”

This response left Aunt Li in despair. Forget it, forget it, it’s all redundant, she gave a platform, and neither of them stepped down, keep at it! She would see which of these young people would crack first.

Mu Lan turned and slipped into her temporary studio, disdainfully thinking, as if only he is busy with work, I am busy too!

Little did the ungrateful know that around the stairway corner, Huo Tingxiao, with a darkened face, was staring at her retreating back, his eyes wide open.

He squinted his eyes and dialed Shen Zichu’s number.

“Hello, Zichu, I need you to do something for me.”

…

As night fell, Huo Tingxiao thought it was about time, and stealthily slipped into the guest room.

Seeing Mu Lan sleeping soundly, Huo Tingxiao wickedly curved his lips, easily triumphing once more.

The next morning, a scream resounded from the master bedroom.

“Ah!!!!!”

Huo Tingxiao opened his eyes, his face calm as he watched Mu Lan scream endlessly like a mole, and he couldn’t help but get impatient and covered her mouth.

“Shut up.”

Mu Lan glared at him, pulling his large hand down.

“Am I seeing ghosts? What’s going on? How did I end up back here? I clearly slept in the guest room last night, and I… I locked the door.

This can’t be possible. It makes no sense!”

Huo Tingxiao, seeing her like this, actually wanted to laugh, but he had to keep up his act, so he seriously analyzed the situation with her.

“I’ve been telling you that you crawled back here yourself, but you didn’t believe it, facts speak louder than words.”

Mu Lan grabbed her hair, shaking her head, unwilling to admit that she couldn’t bear to be without Huo Tingxiao and had done such a thing.

“Sleepwalking, must be sleepwalking. I’m going to call Shen Zichu and have him book me a psychiatrist.

I can’t believe this!”

Huo Tingxiao watched her, getting out of bed to wash up like nothing was wrong, while Mu Lan felt utterly without face, thinking she was truly shameless.

“Hey, Shen Zichu, you have to help me, I actually sleepwalked, and it’s been two days in a row, what should I do!”