Chapter 320: Chapter 0320: Blacked Out from Drinking Chapter 320: Chapter 0320: Blacked Out from Drinking “Wow, brother-in-law is awesome!”
“Long live brother-in-law!”
“President Mu, brother-in-law really spoils you. This ‘love me, love my dog’ is too much–beneath the lemon tree you and me.”
“I feel sour, brother-in-law is impressive.”
“President Mu, did you just go out to see brother-in-law?”
Mu Lan looked at the group of people who had stopped singing and no longer rolled the dice; instead, they all gathered around her, asking her this and that.
“Do you guys want to keep drinking? You’re all girls; go easy on it.”
The crowd was in high spirits, and Huo Tingxiao had sent over another two bottles of such expensive liquor; of course, they chose to keep the high going.
“Of course we’re drinking, President Mu, join us. After all, with brother-in-law here, he’ll just pack you up and carry you away.”
“Today we won’t stop until we’re drunk; fill up President Mu’s cup.”
Mu Lan, now sober, looked at her subordinates and couldn’t help sighing.
“Alright, alright.”
Everyone thought that President Mu’s tolerance wasn’t that good, which is why she kept avoiding drinking–they didn’t know…
Mu Lan wasn’t great at singing, but she was very impressive when it came to drinking.
In the end, only Mu Lan and the marketing department’s Lucy were left.
“President Mu, your drinking tolerance…”
“They’re all drunk. Let’s call it a night. Those who want to go home can go home; those who don’t can head to a nearby hotel. I’ll have Yun Xi see you guys off.”
Lucy looked at Mu Lan, truly admiring the boss for being so thoughtful.
“Thank you, President Mu.”
“They’re quite drunk, Lucy. Please take extra care of them, and thank you for your trouble.”
“It’s no trouble; it’s my duty. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure everyone gets home safely.”
Finally, the party was over. Mu Lan leaned back on the sofa, rubbing her temples to rest.
As Lucy escorted the group out, she inadvertently came across Huo Tingxiao and a greasy middle-aged man by another elevator.
Seeing the young girls surrounding the two men, even a fool could tell what was going on.
Lucy paused but quickly understood. Men dealing with business couldn’t avoid these things; she just didn’t expect someone of Huo Tingxiao’s stature to have to do so.
It seemed that behind the affectionate exterior… it was just so-so.
With this thought, Lucy couldn’t help but smile.
Taking out her phone, Mu Lan thought for a moment, then still decided to text Huo Tingxiao.
–“Is it over?”
She quickly received a reply.
–“Mhm, wait for me. I’ll come to find you.”
With just a few words, sweetness filled Mu Lan’s heart.
Sure enough, it wasn’t long before Huo Tingxiao pushed the door open and walked in.
The KTV’s large screen was still playing songs, and in the dim room, the light from the screen shone on Mu Lan’s exquisitely beautiful face, which held a seductive look brought on by the alcohol, making her glances alluring.
“Drank quite a bit?”
Huo Tingxiao’s gaze darkened as he looked at her in that state.
He remembered her words, so for today’s gathering, he didn’t drink a single drop of alcohol, sticking to warm water the whole time.
“Well, you’re the one who sent over two bottles of liquor, how could I not drink?”
As if knowing what Huo Tingxiao was thinking, Mu Lan was ready with an explanation.
Huo Tingxiao raised an eyebrow.
“I meant for your subordinates to drink. Since when did I allow you to drink?”
Obviously displeased with her drinking, Mu Lan’s eyes slightly lifted.
“What, taking the initiative? Acting like I’ve done something wrong.
Huo Tingxiao, tell me, since when do you need to come to such places for business and get pretty young girls for people, huh?”
Huo Tingxiao wrapped his arms around Mu Lan, nuzzling her nose.
“Wife is right; it’s my mistake.
But those young girls…”
“What? They’re pretty?”
Mu Lan eyed him askew, her gaze tinged with anger.
“Whether it looks good or not, I really wouldn’t know, because I didn’t watch it.”
Huo Tingxiao spoke as if it were the most natural thing in the world, and if Mu Lan believed him, she would truly be a fool.
“I don’t buy your bullshit. You say you didn’t watch?”
As she spoke, the scent of red wine lingered on her breath, mixing with the fragrance of her body, darkening the light in Huo Tingxiao’s eyes by a few shades.
“We’ll talk about it at home.”
His voice was also huskier.
“Fine, we’ll talk at home. You think I’m scared of you?”
Feeling the effects of the alcohol, Mu Lan leaned into his embrace, her entire being softening like boneless.
Huo Tingxiao sighed inwardly and lifted her in his arms. As they left the private room, the manager couldn’t help but show a trace of surprise but quickly regained his professional smile.
“Mr. Huo, please take care.”
On the journey back to Maple Forest Garden, Mu Lan remained leaning on Huo Tingxiao.
“Tell me, who really is that person? You’re not usually so hospitable, are you?”
Huo Tingxiao looked down and kissed her ear gently.
“Someone important who can make it so Huo Tingyang will never be able to turn things around.”
Mu Lan opened her eyes.
“What do you mean? You still care about Huo Tingyang? Are you trying to frame me on purpose?”
The little girl was quite clever.
“Why would I frame you?”
“Don’t think I’m unaware of your situation. Huo Tingxiao, are you experiencing some difficulties?
So you go off to entertain such people by yourself without telling me.
Huo Tingxiao, didn’t we agree that going forward, we would share everything with each other?”
Mu Lan rattled off a string of concerns, each sentence, each word, stirring Huo Tingxiao’s heart.
He could even hear his own heartbeat quickening with a “clang clang.”
So, she wasn’t just jealous; she was genuinely worried about him.
“Fool, it’s not what you think.”
But Mu Lan was relentless.
“Huo Tingxiao, tell me, are you hiding something from me?”
Huo Tingxiao couldn’t help but have a bitter-sweet smile. When he was honest, he ended up being suspect?
“Wife, do you really think I’m about to become penniless?”
“Isn’t it? Did I mess up when trying to help you? Did I cause you trouble?
Huo Tingxiao, did I do something wrong?”
Thinking she might have caused him trouble, Mu Lan couldn’t help but feel her eyes well up with tears, on the verge of crying.
Huo Tingxiao was startled by her reaction. Truly made of water, her tears would come whenever she summoned them.
“Don’t cry. When did you become such a crybaby? It’s not your fault, and you haven’t caused me any trouble.
Mu Lan, I might do some things in the future that I usually wouldn’t enjoy doing.
But all of this is to clear away every obstacle in our path.
So, you just need to trust me and stand by my side, understand?”
Mu Lan could no longer clearly hear his words, lost in her thoughts, and then her eyelids grew heavier and heavier until she started mumbling and eventually fell asleep.
Huo Tingxiao listened to the steady rhythm of her breathing and couldn’t help but smile.
The next day.
When Mu Lan woke up, she noticed the sun was already high, and trying hard to recall the events of the previous day, all she remembered was encountering Huo Tingxiao at the KTV, and then… what happened after was a total blank.
Had she actually had a blackout from drinking?
But she clearly remembered everything at the KTV.
So, what exactly happened afterward…
“Awake?”
Huo Tingxiao, toweling his hair and wrapped in a bath towel, came out of the bathroom.
Mu Lan looked at him, and her mind went blank again…
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