She Lost Memory Before the Divorce Chapter 303

Chapter 303: Chapter 0303 Confrontation in Front of the Spirit Hall (2) Chapter 303: Chapter 0303 Confrontation in Front of the Spirit Hall (2) Xian Yaping was also taken aback; she had not anticipated that Mu Lan would be so unyielding. This was a case of mutual destruction!

If she revealed what had happened back then, her son would become a rapist!

No, no, that just wouldn't do. She couldn't let it out.

“You want to slander my son, is that it? What rumors are you trying to spread now?”

“I haven't even stated the reason yet, and you're accusing me of spreading rumors? Are you feeling guilty?”

The more nonchalant Mu Lan appeared, the more uneasy and guilty Xian Yaping and her cohort felt. They knew exactly what vile deeds they had committed, and if those were exposed, they would be ruined!

Huo Tingyang had not expected Mu Lan to be so ruthless and was momentarily blinded by rage.

“What do we have to be guilty about? When Grandpa acknowledged me, it was his own words, and at the engagement party between Sheng Xueqin and me, Huo Tingxiao also took the stage and spoke. After acknowledging me, you want to go back on your word? Is there any reason in the world for that?

I am an illegitimate child, my birth is not honorable, but it was not my choice. Moreover, the law protects the inheritance rights of children born out of wedlock–are you really going to break the law knowingly?”

Huo Tingyang's mind was indeed clearer than Xian Yaping's, and this last statement did give many people food for thought.

Having an affair is a moral wrongdoing, but legally, the inheritance rights of children born out of wedlock are recognized–however absurd it might sound, it's a fact that exists.

Besides, it's the Huo Family that wanted to acknowledge him. Now that they've done so, they say they won't; it's difficult for onlookers to comment on such disputes. Thus, the spectating crowd was divided into two groups: one felt that no matter what, he was part of the Huo Family and it was somewhat unreasonable to act this way, while the other believed that anyone with a shred of shame, any illegitimate child, should behave with more discretion.

“Breaking the law knowingly? Should we call the police for you?”

Huo Tingxiao emerged from the mourning hall, exuding a chilling aura.

The onlooking guests automatically parted to create a path for him, watching as he strode forward, his eyes filled with ruthless determination.

In Sea City, who didn't know about Huo Tingxiao's methods? So, silently, they all mentally prepared to mourn the incoming fate of this oblivious illegitimate child.

Mu Lan looked at Huo Tingxiao; his eyes underlined with fatigue, yet he maintained his noble and dignified appearance despite his exhaustion. It tugged at her heartstrings. He had been suffering from stomach pains due to stress these past few days, surviving on painkillers, yet these people insisted on causing trouble at this critical juncture. She truly wished she could put an end to their ignorance.

She felt a weight on her shoulder as Huo Tingxiao came over and naturally wrapped his arms around Mu Lan, displaying a gesture of affection. The warmth in his eyes caused the surrounding observers to note the loving relationship between the couple.

“Huo Tingxiao, don't go too far. No matter how much you try to deny it, you can't deny the fact that I am your younger brother; I carry the same Huo Family blood as you do.”

Huo Tingyang was ready to go all out. He wouldn't rest until he created a scene today. Although he seemed quiet these past days, he had been anything but idle behind the scenes, inciting the dissatisfaction of the directors who were against Huo Shiwen's side. Once Huo Tingxiao returned to the Huo Corporation, they wouldn't have much to look forward to.

By contrast, there were many benefits to having Huo Tingyang take over–after all, who could refuse money?

“I don't have a brother, so don't try to glorify yourself.”

Huo Tingxiao spoke calmly and collectedly, causing Huo Tingyang's face to flush with anger.

“You… what does your denial matter? By doing this, aren't you afraid that the old man won't rest in peace?

To suppress your own brother like this, is this the grandeur expected of the illustrious Huo Family?”

Huo Tingyang began to label him, but unfortunately, these were all things that Huo Tingxiao couldn't care less about.

He simply responded coolly.

“Have you ever heard of the incident at the Xuanwu Gate?”

The tone was indifferent, yet it carried tremendous lethality–who hadn't heard of it?

One had to wash their hands in their siblings' blood to ascend to the throne; which major family hadn't endured the smell of bloodshed and intrigue? Such foul and filthy secrets were always covered up by the grandeur and glitz of the Aristocratic Family.

As if nothing had happened, life went on with singing and dancing.

For Huo Tingxiao to speak so unabashedly was somewhat surprising to everyone, yet… considering his usual tactics, it also seemed expected.

To Huo Tingyang, the Huo Family was a star in the sky, which he desperately wished he could pluck.

But Huo Tingxiao was indeed the man who could pluck the sun; as long as he was present, the stars had no presence whatsoever.

Huo Tingyang's desire to compete with Huo Tingxiao was nothing but a futile effort, like an egg striking a rock.

It is human nature to admire the strong, and the higher-ups even more so; only the fittest survive, embracing the principle of natural selection. The ones at the pinnacle of the pyramid have all climbed there by stepping on others and naturally know that the right to speak has always been in the hands of the strong.

“You… what do you want to do?”

Huo Tingyang's words were somewhat inarticulate, his eyes reddened.

“What I want to do depends on what you do. On an occasion like today, you are neither suited nor should you continue to stay. Out of respect for Grandfather's face, I'll give you the chance to leave on your own initiative.

If you refuse the wine of respect and insist on drinking the wine of penalty, I assure you, you will regret ever being born.”

When Huo Tingxiao said those words, there was no gnashing of teeth or even a perceptible hint of anger.

His tone was so nonchalant, yet each word carried such weight, pressuring like a mountain loomed overhead, and it felt as if one's throat was being squeezed, suffocating them.

Xian Yaping was also scared because she wasn't sure of the pieces Huo Tingxiao had in his hand. A move made without regret, one misstep could lead to a cascade of errors.

She tugged at Huo Tingyang's sleeve, wanting him to stop before it was too late.

But Huo Tingyang, ostensibly overtaken by rage, had become reckless. He refused to believe that everything could be within Huo Tingxiao's calculations. Without the Huo Family's resources, he questioned if Huo Tingxiao could have built his success from scratch–impossible!

Both sons of Huo Qidong, he couldn't believe that Huo Tingxiao could be better than himself!

Was it not just about being a decision-maker? He could do that too, as long as the people under him were competent, right? What's so hard about that? The more Huo Tingyang thought about it, the more inflated his ego became, and he felt even more that the Huo Family was biased.

“How dare you, will you go as far as to kill someone in the midst of this? Huo Tingxiao, I am now the deputy head of the Huo corporate, and I've secured the land deal you failed to secure. I'm better than you, what right do you have to be so aggressive with me?

Without the Huo Family background, you are nothing, what are you without the Huo Family's support? Huh?

You think a few harsh words from you can scare me off? You're underestimating me, Huo Tingyang. I'm telling you, this funeral, I'm going to enter it whether you like it or not. If you have the guts, kill me right here!”

With that, Huo Tingyang, as if crazed, tried to rush inside. The guests immediately stepped far away, none having expected that a proper funeral would turn into such a commotion.

The security guards held back Huo Tingyang as he struggled and twisted, bellowing furiously.

“Let me go! Who are you to stop me? I am recognized by Huo Shiwen as a member of the Huo Family, by what right do you stop me? Let me in!”

The farce intensified, leaving Sheng Xueqin somewhat dumbstruck; how were they to wrap this up?

Chapter end

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