She Lost Memory Before the Divorce-Chapter 12 - He’s Still a Child

Chapter 12: Chapter 12 He’s Still a Child

“Of course, I’m not a professional in that area either,” said Shen Zichu, his tone hinting at his limitations, “You want me to perform surgery, that I can do, but regarding psychological issues, I’m out of my depth.

However, if you need, I can help you contact an authoritative doctor in that field.

But, even though I shouldn’t say this, I think she’s been more like a person since she lost her memory.”

Huo Tingxiao’s gaze grew complicated at Shen Zichu’s words, and he said no more.

———

Huo Qitang was startled when he received a call from the police station.

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Seeing He Mingxu’s face beaten to a pulp, like a pig’s head, he felt an immense pang of heartache and began to cry.

“What happened? Who did this?!”

“Mom, mom, please save me, they say they’re going to prosecute me, you have to save me!”

He Mingxu, tears and snot pouring out, clutched onto Huo Qitang without letting go.

“Who did you get into a fight with? Don’t be scared, once mom pays the money, we can leave.”

“Madam, this isn’t about a brawl, he’s involved in a rape case.”

The nearby police officer couldn’t bear to watch. It’s no wonder that behind a worthless son, there is often a foolish mother.

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“What? A rape case?”

Huo Qitang was dumbfounded, instinctively defending her son.

“That’s impossible, officer, there must be some mistake. My son is very obedient, he’s still a child.

There must be some misunderstanding, surely the other party is framing my son intentionally. You must clear my son’s name.”

“The surveillance footage is crystal clear, there’s no misunderstanding. And your son is the principal offender.”

The police officer’s tone was stern; he had no interest in engaging in futile argumentation.

“Mom…mom… Please plead with grandpa, ask my cousin to drop the charges, I beg you, I beg you.”

He Mingxu’s words made Huo Qitang’s eyes widen in disbelief.

“You went after Mu Lan? Are you out of your mind?!”

“Mom, I know I was wrong, I just wanted to help you vent your anger, it was a moment of impulse… I don’t want to go to jail, I really don’t.”

Huo Qitang was at her wit’s end. After being put in her place by Huo Tingxiao last time, she had held a grudge in her heart, but how could her foolish son resort to this method?

“Officer, it’s just a kid being foolish, trying to scare someone a bit. It’s just a family dispute. We can settle this privately, surely…”

“But the victim’s husband has no intention of settling privately. I advise you to just confess properly.”

Seeing that the police officer was resolute, Huo Qitang had no choice but to go to the Huo Family and seek help from the old master; of course, she changed the version of the story.

“Dad, Mingxu was indeed foolish for a moment, but if it weren’t for Mu Lan showing disrespect to her elder, me, would he have acted so impulsively?

You’ve watched him grow up since he was little, don’t you know how well-behaved he is?

Even a rabbit will bite when it’s cornered, let alone seeing one’s own mother ridiculed and mocked.”

Old Master Huo narrowed his eyes and coldly observed his eldest daughter.

“What were you doing looking for Tingxiao?”

Huo Qitang was taken aback.

“Mingxu has graduated, of course, he should contribute to the family company, I was just…”

“You knew that Tingxiao doesn’t handle Huo Corporation’s matters, yet you still insisted on finding him. Isn’t that asking for trouble?

Because of such a trivial matter, Mingxu actually went after his sister-in-law… Is this the kind of good son you’ve raised? Just like his father, good for nothing but petty schemes.”

Huo Qitang bit her lip, not expecting her father to say that.

“Dad, it’s been so many years, how long do you plan to hold a grudge against me?”

“Mingxu’s father is dead; it’s just him and me. Mingxu is my life; if he goes to prison, I won’t go on living.”

Although she scolded her daughter verbally, there was still a father-daughter bond. Witnessing her daughter in such a state, how could her heart remain unmoved?

“It’s your excessive motherly indulgence that spoiled him, making him brazen. As a husband, when his wife encounters such an incident, can Tingxiao just smooth it over? How damaging is that to their relationship?

Do you think he’s your elder sister-in-law? I, this old man, can’t interfere in your matters; you’ll have to figure it out yourself.”

Elder sister-in-law! The old man’s words seemed to remind Huo Qitang. That was right, Mu Lan had always treated her elder sister-in-law with utmost respect and deference. Moreover, the elder sister-in-law was quite concerned about her reputation. If her daughter-in-law’s situation were to be publicized by someone with an agenda, it would bring shame to the entire Huo Family.

Even if just for the sake of face, this favor would definitely be granted. With this in mind, Huo Qitang was no longer in such a frantic rush.

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The next morning, Mu Lan woke up to see the man beside her still asleep. She carefully slipped from his embrace, crouched, and tiptoed out of the bedroom.

“Sister Li, good morning.”

“Madam, good morning. Breakfast is already prepared.”

As she descended from the second floor, Mu Lan sat at the dining table, swinging her legs back and forth.

Thinking back on the terrifying ordeal from yesterday, she still had lingering fears, so she planned to rest at home today.

But unexpectedly, Huo Tingxiao also didn’t go to work.

In fact, she was quite curious about how he had dealt with He Mingxu and those little monsters.

“Madam, the mistress and your aunt have arrived.”

Wow, Gu Xiaoman had mentioned her mother-in-law’s glorious deeds before, but she hadn’t expected to meet her in person so soon, and together with her elder aunt at that. It was sure to be no good.

Mu Lan, still in her pajamas, went down to the living room. Han Yongmei couldn’t help but frown upon seeing her dressed so casually.

“How come you didn’t change? Why are you dressed like this?”

There we go, as soon as she opened her mouth, it was clear that this one would be tough to deal with.

“I just came down for breakfast; you arrived so soon, I didn’t have the chance to change.

What brings you here so early with aunt, is there something wrong?”

Han Yongmei frowned, remembering her elder sister mentioning that this daughter-in-law had changed quite a bit. She hadn’t quite believed it, but now, seeing for herself, she indeed seemed different.

“What, I can’t visit if there’s no issue?”

Mu Lan inwardly rolled her eyes. Whether there’s an issue or not, don’t you have a clue in your own heart, putting on such a pretense? Is there a problem?

“Of course you can visit whenever, issue or not.

Sister Li, please brew some tea.”

“Yes, Madam.”

Sister Li went to prepare, leaving the three women in the living room like a stage play.

“I heard your cousin Mingxu and you had some conflicts. It’s just a family squabble; how did it end up at the police station? You really had no sense of propriety.”

Right after sitting down, Han Yongmei continued to act the part of mother-in-law, unfortunately bringing up yesterday’s incident as well.

Mu Lan glanced at Huo Qitang. It seemed she couldn’t fish her son out and was desperate for reinforcements.

Trying to use the mother-in-law to pressure her? That was a cunning plan indeed.

“A squabble? Is that what elder aunt told you?”

“Mu Lan, your cousin is still a child, he was just confused. We’re all family. I had him apologize to you properly, can’t you just…”

“Still a child? If I remember correctly, isn’t my cousin the same age as me? A child at twenty-five?

Maybe in your eyes, he is, but I’m not his mother, and I don’t have such thick rose-colored glasses.”

Mu Lan’s words immediately made Huo Qitang’s face turn cold.

“Look, elder sister-in-law, I was right, wasn’t I? Your daughter-in-law is becoming more and more unruly. Now, she doesn’t take even me, her aunt, seriously; next, it will be your turn as mother-in-law.”