Chapter 309: Chapter 0309: Revealing His Origins Chapter 309: Chapter 0309: Revealing His Origins Mu Lan’s heart raced, when a man says he’s giving you his life, especially the man she loved, that kind of shock was beyond words.

“Then you must cherish this life, because it now belongs to me.”

Huo Tingxiao nodded.

“Mm.”

“The matters of the Huo Family…”

“I have a sense of measure in my heart, don’t worry.”

When he said this, Mu Lan didn’t feel reassured at all.

“Today at the old mansion, when you spoke about Huo Tingyang, did you have something on them?”

Huo Tingxiao smiled sarcastically.

“Yes.”

Mu Lan had already guessed as much, but she couldn’t understand; Huo Qidong didn’t seem like someone who could be easily fooled, so how could he be deceived?

“Were you originally planning to reveal his origins today?”

Huo Tingxiao nodded.

“I had that idea, but then, I changed my mind.”

Mu Lan looked at him.

“Huo Tingxiao, don’t be sad for those who are irrelevant. From now on, just looking at me is enough.”

Huo Tingxiao looked at her with a burning gaze, his eyes full of her domineering demeanor.

“That domineering, huh?”

Mu Lan nodded.

“Yes, that domineering. Do you agree or not?”

Finally, a bit of worry lessened on Huo Tingxiao’s tired face as he took her hand and kissed it.

“I agree, I’ll agree to whatever you say.”

Mu Lan glanced at him reproachfully.

“I’m being serious with you. Those people from the Huo Family, not one of them cares. Anyway, you don’t want to go back to the Huo Corporation, so now is a good opportunity to cut ties with them.

Let bygones be bygones, one goes their bridge, the other their road. That’s pretty good.”

Let bygones be bygones, one goes their bridge, the other their road.

Huo Qidong inherited all the shares, and today, with Xian Yaping’s victorious demeanor, it seemed like he, Huo Tingxiao, was the unwanted one.

The old man left him the Huo family’s old mansion and a letter, giving him a choice in Huo Tingxiao’s view. If he accepted the old mansion, then…

Was he to fight with his own father?

Huo Tingxiao also felt somewhat conflicted; he had faced countless enemies in the business world without ever feeling this conflicted.

But this time, it was his father.

“Do you know what grandfather meant by leaving me that mansion?”

Mu Lan pursed her lips, remaining silent.

In fact, she had guessed it, but she didn’t want to voice her thoughts, afraid to put pressure on Huo Tingxiao. She wanted him to make his own choice.

Lowering her lashes and pondering, she still spoke the truth.

“I’ve guessed.”

Huo Tingxiao’s smile deepened, fond of Mu Lan’s honesty.

“How do you want me to choose?”

Mu Lan looked up, her eyes calm as still water gazing at him.

“Huo Tingxiao, do what you want to do, I just need to stand by your side and support you.

Whether we climb up the knife mountain or go down into the sea of flames, I, Mu Lan, will be with you. If you lose, I will be there to help you rise again. If you win, I will reign with you. Whether it’s bitterness or sweetness, we’ll face it together.”

Huo Tingxiao suddenly found motivation and drive, and in the end, Grandpa gave him the choice to decide for himself. The Huo Corporation, something he originally didn’t care about, was now about to be decided.

“I want to take back the Huo Corporation with my own abilities.”

Mu Lan looked at the brilliance in the man’s eyes, and that innate pride of his wouldn’t allow him to easily admit defeat. She should understand that.

“You can do whatever you want, but the premise is, your health is the most important. I know there’s a bidding meeting today, and I’ll attend it for you. You just stay here and rest properly.”

Huo Tingxiao raised an eyebrow.

“You’re going for me?”

“What, can’t I?”

Actually, Huo Tingxiao was a bit stunned. Although Mu Lan now had her own studio, when it came to business, she was still…

“I’ve already accompanied you to several bidding sessions. Moreover, it’s just a formality. You probably already know the outcome. My attendance today on your behalf has two purposes: first, I’m worried about your health, and second, I want to meet Pei Zhao.”

Mu Lan was straightforward and revealed her intentions directly.

Clearly, Huo Tingxiao hadn’t expected her to so directly state the second reason.

“No, you’re no match for Pei Zhao. That man is insidious. Do you think the incident at the memorial service was his doing?”

Mu Lan pursed her lips.

“That’s exactly why I can’t hide. I’m very clear about the psychology of his kind. The more you avoid, the more excited he becomes, thinking he’s succeeded.

If he makes you unhappy, then I’ll make him unhappy. Besides, with Yun Xi here, we’ll be extra careful. He wouldn’t dare do anything to me right now.

Furthermore, conspiring with the distributor to trip me up and arranging for someone to take away my dress, I need to settle this account.

Otherwise, he’ll really think he’s omnipotent. The man is arrogant, thinking everything is within his control, but I’ll make sure things don’t go his way.”

Huo Tingxiao watched Mu Lan’s innocent face animate with emotion, clearly angered.

“Then I’ll send a few more people to follow you.”

Mu Lan thought she would have to argue her point, but to her surprise, he readily agreed. She stared blankly for a moment, then hugged Huo Tingxiao’s neck like a happy child, and planted a fierce kiss on his face.

“You agreed, Huo Tingxiao, you’re the best.”

Huo Tingxiao was slightly dazed by her sudden enthusiasm.

What was this silly girl talking about? It isn’t that he’s good, the good person is clearly her.

“I’m not good, you’re truly good, Mu Lan. I must have done many good deeds in my past life to have met you in this one.”

Mu Lan never expected to hear talk of past lives and fate from Huo Tingxiao’s mouth.

“Whatever happened in a past life, I wouldn’t know, but since we are fated to be together in this life, let’s cherish it.

Huo Tingxiao, let’s both cherish it.”

“Mmm, let’s cherish it.”

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At the bidding meeting, when Mu Lan arrived with He Yan and Jian An, Pei Zhao had a flash of surprise in his eyes, but it was only for a moment.

“Huo Tingxiao didn’t come?”

“President Pei, you seem very concerned about my husband. I might start to think you have other intentions for him.”

Mu Lan, with her long hair tied back into a low ponytail without bangs, wore a professional suit, delicately made-up, with vintage red lips, appearing full of imposing energy.

If she was representing Huo Tingxiao, she had to cover all bases.

Pei Zhao stared at Mu Lan. Her transformation was considerable; the gloominess of recovering her memory was nowhere in sight. It seemed the two have truly made up.

Clenching his hand resting on the arm of the chair into a tight fist, he was somewhat unwilling to accept this.

He didn’t want to see such a scene unfold. Why should Huo Tingxiao, why should he still be unscathed?

“Our relationship is such that concern is normal. After all, I’ve heard that the old man left all of his shares to Mr. Huo. Are you too distressed, so much so that you can’t even attend such an important bidding meeting today?”

Pei Zhao’s irritating demeanor instantly ignited Mu Lan’s anger.

“Mr. Pei, you should focus on managing yourself better. Whether he comes or not has nothing to do with you.

Huo Tingxiao is busy with his career, he has many things to do. Unlike President Pei, who in his free time likes to trip people up, playing palace intrigues like a neglected concubine in the harem desperate for attention.”