Wen Li had caused a huge disaster.
Meng Shuluo had been in poor health since birth. Before being adopted by the Meng family, she had endured a miserable life without proper care, which had severely damaged her health.
After being adopted by the Meng family, she had been carefully nursed for over twenty years, yet her health had never fully recovered.
She had various minor ailments. Her immune system was weak, she couldn't bear any shock, and she was not allowed to engage in strenuous exercise. Anyone who had come into contact with Meng Shuluo knew that she was as fragile as glass and should not be provoked.
However, Wen Li had fainted her.
Huo Linsheng didn't even have the time to send a message to Ling Nuan. He immediately drove Meng Shuluo to a nearby hospital.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Meng Shuluo was sent to the emergency room for examination. Only then did Huo Linsheng have the time to focus on other things.
Due to Meng Shuluo's incident, more than half an hour had passed. She was still in the emergency room, and he couldn't leave for the moment. Moreover, it was already too late for him to rush to the Wen family's place.
Huo Linsheng was extremely annoyed. Looking at Wen Li, who was standing there in a daze, he really wished he could kick him back into his mother's womb for a redo.
He suppressed his anger and started to call Ling Nuan.
...
After being informed in advance by Huo Linsheng, Ling Nuan waited for Fang Chao to pick her up after getting ready and then headed to the Wen family's place.
When she arrived, Ling Nuan didn't get out of the car. She just waited inside.
Knowing that Huo Linsheng was busy, she didn't urge him. However, as the time for the banquet drew nearer and there was still no sign of Huo Linsheng, Ling Nuan began to feel anxious.
"Assistant Fang, is the company very busy recently?" Ling Nuan asked.
Fang Chao paused for a moment.
He was in the know, but he couldn't tell the boss's wife that the boss was delayed not because of work but because of another woman.
Although it wasn't that kind of thing, if the words came out of his mouth, it would surely lead to misunderstandings. It was better to let the boss and his wife sort things out on their own.
Fang Chao replied with a smile, "Yes, it is quite busy."
He wasn't lying. It was indeed busy. The boss's wife hadn't even asked if the boss was absent because of work.
Hearing this, Ling Nuan could only suppress her anxiety and continue waiting.
The car had arrived, but the person inside hadn't gotten out. Those who had been paying special attention had already noticed.
For example - Huo Xiao.
Although Huo Xiao had caused quite a few scandals on the Internet and there were still many netizens scolding her, with the support of the Huo family, there were still many people fawning over her.
At this moment, Huo Xiao was leading several young ladies of wealthy families towards the car where Ling Nuan was.
Ling Nuan didn't notice Huo Xiao approaching. She glanced at the time. It was almost time for the banquet to start.
"Assistant Fang, I'll go and wait at the entrance. You don't have to stay here with me." Saying this, Ling Nuan opened the car door and got out.
Hearing this, Fang Chao looked around.
Fu Qili and Xu Shichen would also be attending the banquet today. With the two of them around, even if Huo Linsheng was a bit late, the boss's wife shouldn't be bullied.
Thinking this way, Fang Chao agreed, "Madam, if there's anything, just call me."
"Okay." Ling Nuan replied with a smile.
Fang Chao drove away.
Ling Nuan walked towards the main entrance. However, before she could take a few steps, she was blocked by Huo Xiao and her entourage.
"Why are you here alone? Where's Uncle Xiao?" Huo Xiao asked with a smile. Then she covered her mouth mockingly and said, "Ling Nuan, don't tell me Uncle Xiao has abandoned you. He didn't even want to bring you to such an important banquet. Tsk, you're so pitiful."
Ling Nuan looked at Huo Xiao as if she were looking at a fool.
Huo Xiao couldn't stand Ling Nuan's look the most. She immediately frowned and said, "Do you think you're so great? Ling Nuan, you'll soon be cast aside by Uncle Xiao! Do you know Meng Shuluo? Uncle Xiao used to have a very good relationship with her. Now that she's come to Jing City, the title of Mrs. Huo has nothing to do with you."
Ling Nuan didn't want to talk to Huo Xiao.
"A good dog doesn't block the way." Ling Nuan said coldly.
Huo Xiao was furious. "How dare you call me a dog?"
Ling Nuan replied, "If the shoe fits."
Huo Xiao: "..."
Just then, Ling Nuan's phone rang. She reached for it. Before she could see the caller ID, Huo Xiao suddenly rushed forward and snatched the phone from her hand.
Huo Xiao was very quick. Ling Nuan was caught off guard. By the time she reacted and tried to get her phone back, the people beside Huo Xiao had stepped forward and blocked her way.
Huo Xiao glanced at the caller ID. Her pupils constricted slightly. Then she quickly pretended to be nonchalant and smashed the phone hard on the ground. As if she was afraid the phone wouldn't break, she even stepped on it hard with the heel of her high - heeled shoe.
Seeing this, Ling Nuan also got angry. "Huo Xiao, what on earth has gotten into you?"
Huo Xiao glanced at the phone. It was already black, and the screen was shattered in several places. She retracted her gaze with satisfaction and looked at Ling Nuan again.
"I'm just being kind to remind you not to be kept in the dark and end up being a laughingstock."
After saying this, Huo Xiao left with her entourage.
Ling Nuan really thought Huo Xiao was being unreasonable.
After Huo Xiao left, Ling Nuan immediately picked up her phone. It was broken and couldn't be turned on. Not only could she not contact Huo Linsheng, but she couldn't even tell who had called.
"Crazy." Ling Nuan cursed and then had no choice but to wait at the entrance.
Huo Linsheng should be arriving soon. Since she couldn't contact him, she could only wait there stupidly.
However, Ling Nuan didn't wait for long.
Two minutes before the banquet was supposed to start, Huo Linsheng still hadn't arrived. Ling Nuan had no choice but to go in first. Fortunately, Huo Linsheng had given her the invitation card in advance. Otherwise, as a stranger without a Huo family member accompanying her, she might really have been blocked outside.
To the security guards, she was a stranger, but in the circle of the wealthy, Ling Nuan's face was not unfamiliar.
As soon as she appeared, everyone's eyes fell on her to some extent.
"Isn't this the wife that CEO Huo just married a while ago? Why is she here alone?"
"The Huo family members have already arrived, right? She didn't come with them. It seems the Huo family doesn't like her very much."
"CEO Huo isn't here either. It seems this Mrs. Huo is not liked anywhere."
"I really admire her for daring to come here alone. Doesn't she know there are many wolves in sheep's clothing here?"
"Why do you care about her? Just wait and watch the show."
Ling Nuan naturally noticed the various looks of amusement or malice.
She didn't care about them.
She looked around, trying to find someone she knew.
At least she needed to borrow a phone to contact Huo Linsheng. She could directly ask the Wen family members, but for Mrs. Huo to borrow a phone from the Wen family to find CEO Huo would be a laughingstock. Ling Nuan wouldn't do such a thing.
Her first choice was Fu Qili and Xu Shichen.
Just as Ling Nuan was looking for them, Fu Qili received a call from Huo Linsheng.