She Lost Memory Before the Divorce Chapter 296

Chapter 296: Chapter 0296: What's the shameful thing to say! Chapter 296: Chapter 0296: What's the shameful thing to say! Subconsciously shaking his head, the images in his mind scattered like dandelions blown by the wind, no longer entangling.

Shen Zichu felt he was ill; he had already divorced and should let go. There was nothing left to think about. A great man does not lack for a wife, does it he?

Yes, that's right, a fine man like himself was never short of female admiration. Just one Gu Xiaoman, that's all.

“Not supposed to think about her?”

Huo Tingxiao pinpointed the emphasis in Shen Zichu's words, his tone neither light nor heavy.

Lifting his eyelids, Shen Zichu looked up, their gazes meeting, Shen Zichu defensively said:
“You don't think I'm still obsessed with Gu Xiaoman, do you? How could that be possible? I'm someone who can easily let go, especially since the marriage is over.

You know how popular I am at the hospital: female patients, female doctors, female nurses… when do I have the time to think about her?

Ha ha ha ha… right, I don't have time.”

Huo Tingxiao merely watched quietly as the smile on Shen Zichu's face turned rigid and unnatural, his words steeped in bitterness.

He didn't understand–did uttering these lies make them true? The only one tormented was himself; now Huo Tingxiao had an epiphany, mocking his younger brother with a sense of superiority, utterly forgetting his own once punch-worthy demeanor.

Finally unable to bear Shen Zichu's abysmal display any longer, Huo Tingxiao serenely said:
“I didn't think so, don't be nervous.”

The smile on Shen Zichu's face grew uglier.

Finding his large speech embarrassingly obvious, he opened his mouth to explain. But realizing it would only make things worse, he decided to remain silent.

There was a two-second pause.

“I have a meeting to attend. Call me if you need anything.”

Having said that, without waiting for Huo Tingxiao's response, Shen Zichu strode away as if fleeing, his retreat oozing guilt.

'Pride comes before a fall' perfectly described Shen Zichu at that moment.

Huo Tingxiao moved swiftly, immediately contacting the Huo Family patriarch's personal lawyer in private.

He only asked one question, whether there was a will. The response from the other side was quick; yes, there was. Then the conversation ended.

Huo Tingxiao knew the old man's temperament meant he would have been prepared. Of course, the call also hinted at something else.

The old patriarch still hoped he would be the Huo Family's heir; otherwise, he wouldn't allow the lawyer to breach professional ethics by “leaking” this to him.

When he returned to the door of the ward and pushed it open, Huo Tingxiao heard the old patriarch speaking.

“Today this place is busier than the New Year.”

Huo Qitang started crying, though whether it was genuine concern or an act, no one could tell; but he certainly put in the effort.

“Dad, you've really scared me this time. You must take good care of yourself.”

Next came the uncle.

“Yeah, Dad, you need to look after your health. The Huo Corporation won't make it without you.”

Then it was the aunt's turn.

“Dad, if you ever want to see me, I'll make sure to visit the old mansion often, if you don't find me bothersome.”

The second aunt naturally didn't lag behind.

“Dad, once you're better and discharged, I'll take you traveling.”

The offspring, who usually found even a phone call too troublesome, were now all dutiful children.

The old patriarch looked over his five children, his gaze finally settling on Huo Qidong, who sat on the outermost side, silently.

With a complex look in his eyes, as if recalling something, he began to speak shakily:
“Qidong, come here, I have something to tell you.”

Everyone in the room turned to look at Huo Qidong in shock.

Even Huo Qidong himself did not expect the old master of the Huo Family to stop him at this critical moment.

After all, their father-son relationship had long become like that of strangers.

Huo Tingxiao could tell that the old master needed a private space to have a proper conversation with Huo Qidong, so he asked everyone else to leave the sickroom.

“Uncle, aunts, the room next door is vacant. Why don't you all take a break there?”

Take a break? That sounded nice, but they had already isolated the two of them. Who knew what instructions were to be imparted? Anyone who left now would truly be a fool.

“Dad, what is it that you want to talk about with big brother? Can't we listen too?”

Huo Qitang directly asked, since she had nothing left to lose anyway–she might as well go to Africa and spend the rest of her days alone with her son.

With her taking the lead, the others naturally followed suit with a few questions of their own.

“Yeah, Dad, we're all family here. If there's something to discuss, let's do it together.”

“Could it be that big brother has done something to displease you recently? Or…”

Between one look and another, the chatting was causing a headache. Huo Tingxiao's cold gaze swept over them, and they immediately quieted down somewhat.

And of course, Huo Qidong knew exactly what his siblings were thinking and decided to just say it for them.

“You're afraid that the old master is going to leave all his inheritance to me, aren't you?”

The others were taken aback, their expressions quite a sight to behold.

“Big brother, what are you talking about? Dad's in such good health. It's so unlucky to talk about wills and inheritance.”

“Exactly, very unlucky to talk about wills.”

“Big brother, at this point, are you still quarreling with Dad?”

“Big brother, just let Dad…”

Huo Qidong looked at them and smiled.

“Years ago, I signed an agreement to renounce my rights to the inheritance. Now, besides sharing the Huo surname, I have nothing to do with the Huo Family any longer.

You still see me as a thorn in your side? Tsk, tsk, tsk… Money sure is a good thing, just look how anxious you all are.”

These words astounded everyone.

To renounce inheritance? Huo Qidong?

He was the eldest son of the Huo Family! Even if the father and son were at odds, it shouldn't have come to this…

The group was skeptical about Huo Qidong's statement, and Huo Qitang curled her lip.

“Big brother must be joking with us. You renouncing your inheritance? You're the eldest son. I'd believe it more if you said you wanted a larger share of the inheritance.”

“Dad, you're not being partial, are you? Big brother hasn't been involved in the company for so many years, and I've dedicated my life to it; I…”

“Dad, you can't favor sons over daughters. We are all Huo children; you must treat us equally.”

“Right, right, right, treating everyone equally is the way to go.”

The old master looked at his troublesome children and said sternly:
“What's this? I want to have a word with your big brother, and you all have to make a fuss about it?

When that economic crisis hit years ago, if it hadn't been for your big brother's efforts to turn the tide, would any of you be here speaking such ungrateful words to him now?

Talking about contributions now? Over the years, just how much have each one of you contributed to the Huo Corporation, huh? If it wasn't for your big brother's past accomplishments, would the chairmanship of today's conglomerate even be in the hands of our branch of the family?

All of you, get out! Don't irritate me further!”

With the old master angry, who would dare to stay? They reluctantly left the sickroom.

And this was the first time Huo Tingxiao learned that during the financial crisis thirty years ago, it was his father who had made such a significant contribution to the Huo Family.

After all, in his understanding, Huo Qidong was nothing but a prodigal son, who, rumor had it, had a falling out with the family over a woman he loved.

Could it be that there was more he didn't know?

Chapter end

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