She Lost Memory Before The Divorce
/ She Lost Memory Before the Divorce Chapter 285 – Chapter 285 Chapter 285
Chapter 285: Chapter 285 – The Vinegar Jar Overturned Again Chapter 285: Chapter 285 – The Vinegar Jar Overturned Again Feng Lin's expression was calm, but there was a hint of surprise in his eyes.
“Mrs. Huo knows me?”
The address of Mrs. Huo created a distance between them, yet Huo Tingxiao's expression still wasn't very pleasant.
“No, I must have mistaken you for someone else.”
Mu Lan gave a slight smile, daring not to tell the truth, as it involved someone else's privacy. She had exclaimed in surprise just now because she was too astonished, and now she regretted it immensely.
“It seems I have a common face.”
Feng Lin's remark was meant to diffuse the tension, but Mu Lan waved her hands in denial.
“No, no, President Feng is handsome and distinguished.”
Upon hearing Mu Lan's words, Huo Tingxiao's face grew even darker, and he spoke in a lukewarm tone:
“We have other matters to attend to, please excuse us.”
With that, he took Mu Lan's hand and strode off.
Meanwhile, Pei Zhao squinted his eyes, sizing up Feng Lin.
“It seems President Feng has a good relationship with the Huo couple?”
Feng Lin met Pei Zhao's gaze without any hint of inferiority.
“This is the first time I've met Mrs. Huo. I seldom participate in social engagements; it's purely work-related situations, so I can't say whether our relationship is good or bad.”
Pei Zhao observed him for a long while, then cracked a slight smile.
“Once again, congratulations President Feng. I must be going now, until next time.”
“President Pei, take care.”
Feng Lin didn't show any sign of being in a celebratory mood. No matter who came to congratulate him, he responded indifferently, as if the result was not the least bit surprising to him.
Huo Tingyang heard that the second plot of land had been successfully bid for and immediately went to praise Feng Lin upon his return to the company. It was as if a deputy was giving an award to a subordinate.
“You did a great job this time, we finally got a piece of land, hahaha… Feng Lin, you really have something!”
Feng Lin looked indifferently at Huo Tingyang, who was getting carried away with pride.
“Vice President Huo, this is an office. I hope you'll watch your behavior and address me as President Feng.”
The smile on Huo Tingyang's face froze instantly, and he awkwardly rubbed his nose before correcting himself.
“President Feng, I was just too happy, so I was a bit… But securing that piece of land is indeed cause for celebration.”
Feng Lin's tone remained flat.
“If Vice President Huo has nothing else, I would like to get back to my work.”
Huo Tingyang hadn't expected Feng Lin to dismiss him so directly, and his face turned a bit unsightly.
But he didn't dare to act rashly. After all, Feng Lin's ability to secure the land showed his strength; he indeed earned the right to be so imperious. Anyway, once Huo Tingyang assumed a higher position, as long as he could utilize Feng Lin for his own ends, it wouldn't be a problem.
“Alright, you continue with your work. I won't disturb you any longer.”
Huo Tingxiao took out his phone to share the good news with Sheng Xueqin, but Sheng Xueqin wasn't happy at all.
She had failed to seize this opportunity, and the power of the second branch of the Sheng Family was increasingly becoming prominent. Even her good-for-nothing, white lotus of a cousin seemed to have changed.
If things continued this way, her status as the eldest daughter… might not be secure.
Initially, she had latched onto Huo Tingyang just to annoy Huo Tingxiao and to bolster her own power base, but now it had backfired, benefiting someone else while she gained nothing.
“Huo Tingyang, I want the Sheng Family to be a partner on that land project.”
Huo Tingyang frowned.
“For such a big project, do you think I have the final say?”
Sheng Xueqin snorted coldly.
“If you can't even decide on this small matter, what can you do? Do you want to let outsiders benefit from our efforts?”
Huo Tingyang pursed his lips, clearly unwilling in his heart, but for now, Sheng Xueqin was his only somewhat capable ally. Well, it might as well be mutual benefit.
“Alright, I understand.”
—–
Mu Lan felt that Huo Tingxiao was off, cold as an iceberg, as if he had reverted to his former self overnight.
She was in no rush, merely waiting to see who could stay colder longer.
In the end, it was Huo Tingxiao who couldn't stand it anymore, and he asked her with an icy face what exactly was going on between her and Feng Lin.
“When did you meet Feng Lin? What do you two have in common? What did you mean by what you just said about him?”
He bombarded her with three questions in a row, and Mu Lan just quietly looked at the man in front of her who was obviously brimming with jealousy.
“Are you conducting a census?”
“I…”
“The vinegar smell in this carriage is too strong, we should open a window to air it out.”
Huo Tingxiao, looking at Mu Lan's calm demeanor, felt his frustration grow.
He actually had no idea that Mu Lan could even know Feng Lin. When exactly did they intersect?
Feng Lin indeed carried himself with grace and charm, very different from himself. Could it be she preferred that type?
The mere possibility made Huo Tingxiao feel like his blood was boiling.
“Stop thinking about it, he has a woman he likes.”
Mu Lan was both amused and annoyed by what Huo Tingxiao said.
“What, you think I have a crush on him?”
“Isn't that the case? You were staring at him without blinking, you…”
Huo Tingxiao was so upset he couldn't finish his sentence.
Mu Lan rolled her eyes; this man, who was ridiculously jealous for no reason, was really too much.
“Huo Tingxiao, can you be logical for a moment? Just because I gave him a hard look means I like him?
If I liked everyone I looked at every day, wouldn't my affections be spread a bit too thin?”
Huo Tingxiao looked at her skeptically, obviously somewhat disbelieving.
You can't blame him for his suspicions. After all… he himself knew his despicable character, having done countless reprehensible things in the past.
Mu Lan often called him a 'scoundrel', and she wasn't wrong. That's why he was truly scared now–scared that a gentle and considerate, poised and elegant man may have caught her eye.
If that were the case, what would become of his tough, late-blooming iron tree? Discarded, doomed to a desolate and pitiful end.
Just thinking about it made Huo Tingxiao feel as though his future was bleak.
“So you don't like him, but just now…”
“I finally realized something; I understand why he looked so familiar, and that's why I was so surprised.
What are you wildly guessing for? Can't you think about something else?”
The driver, He Yan, nearly burst out laughing. He had never expected to see the day when his boss would be scolded into submission.
Huo Tingxiao didn't speak for a long while.
“Then… why did he look familiar to you?”
Mu Lan pursed her lips and spoke frankly:
“Because I unintentionally saw a blurred photo of a man on Liu Ai's mobile phone, which looked similar to that Mr. Feng.
Only after I took a closer look did I realize it was indeed him.”
After all this commotion, that was the reason.
Huo Tingxiao let go of his worry and a smile appeared on his face; so she hadn't fallen for Feng Lin after all. What a relief.
“Then you should prepare Liu Ai mentally; Feng Lin already has someone on his mind.”
Mu Lan was taken aback.
“Ah? Really? What about Liu Ai then? Liu Ai is such a nice girl.”
Huo Tingxiao looked at her sympathetic expression and felt in high spirits, as it seemed she was worried about her close friend.
“If two people are meant to be, they'll come together. If not, your worry is futile.”
That's easy to say, but Liu Ai had finally taken a liking to someone after being single for so long, and now he had someone else in his heart, this…
“No, I need to think of a way for Liu Ai. Are Feng Lin and that person together? Or is it just an unrequited love?”
Chapter end
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