Meng Shuluo was taken aback for a moment.
"Mr. Huo?" She seemed a bit confused. "I haven't had my birthday recently. Why would he send me a gift?"
As she said this, as if curious about what the gift was, she directly opened the box.
Those standing nearby were shocked when they saw what was in the box.
"Was it Huo Linsheng who bid for the phoenix crown?"
"Goodness! Huo Linsheng directly gave Meng Shuluo a phoenix crown worth over a hundred million?"
The news quickly spread. Ling Nuan was standing not far away and naturally heard it clearly.
After the shock, people suddenly realized that Ling Nuan, Huo Linsheng's wife, was also on the scene. The husband had bought a lot worth hundreds of millions and given it to another woman, and the two of them had bumped into each other... Everyone immediately fell silent, and their gossiping gazes shifted back and forth between Ling Nuan and Meng Shuluo.
Meng Shuluo was stunned for a moment, then said somewhat awkwardly, "Are you guys mistaken?"
She glanced in Ling Nuan's direction, and the meaning was obvious.
This thing should be given to Ling Nuan. How could it be given to her?
Hearing this, the staff replied, "Mr. Huo specifically instructed that it was for Miss Meng."
"Was it Mr. Huo (the elder)?" Meng Shuluo asked one more question.
The staff replied with a smile, "It was Mr. Huo Linsheng."
People around started whispering again. This conversation between Meng Shuluo and the staff had basically confirmed the matter.
Ling Nuan's face did look a bit ugly.
But she quickly composed herself and put on a polite smile.
Mrs. Huo, who was watching the show on the side, added fuel to the fire, "Linsheng still remembers to buy a gift for Shuluo even when he's on a business trip. These two kids..." As she said this, as if just remembering Ling Nuan was there, she smiled and explained, "Ling Nuan, don't misunderstand. They've had a good relationship before. They're just friends and would exchange gifts on weekdays. Don't think too much about it."
"I won't. Don't worry, sister-in-law," Ling Nuan replied with a smile.
Mrs. Huo said with a smile, "It's good that you don't misunderstand. Just joking, if Linsheng and Shuluo really had feelings for each other, there'd be no place for you, Ling Nuan. Now that you're married to Linsheng, it proves that there's absolutely no relationship between Linsheng and Shuluo."
Ling Nuan's heart was deeply hurt.
Meng Shuluo seemed to have not expected the situation to turn out like this. She was a bit embarrassed. After quickly asking the staff to take the thing away, she walked towards Ling Nuan.
"Ling Nuan," Meng Shuluo called her, looking a bit apologetic. "There must be some other reason. Wait until Linsheng comes back and ask him. I know Linsheng well. There's nothing between him and me. Please don't misunderstand."
Ling Nuan looked at Meng Shuluo in front of her with a smile and replied, "Don't worry, Miss Meng. I'm not misunderstanding. How's your health, Miss Meng?"
"I'm much better. I'm fine now," Meng Shuluo replied.
Zhao Leli had never expected to see this scene. When she saw Meng Shuluo now, she was full of dissatisfaction. But since they were in public, she didn't say anything.
It wasn't until Meng Shuluo left that Zhao Leli started complaining, "What the hell? Meng Shuluo must have done it on purpose, right? She had to ask so clearly and say 'don't misunderstand'. If you're afraid of people misunderstanding, then don't accept it! And Huo Linsheng, is he crazy? He's already married to you, but he still gives such an expensive thing to Meng Shuluo."
Ling Nuan didn't listen carefully. Although her expression was calm, her heart was in a mess.
Huo Linsheng had said that there was nothing between him and Meng Shuluo.
Ling Nuan had always believed it. She even thought that her doubts were just a sign of her being too suspicious. But now this incident had completely confused her.
Was there really nothing between Huo Linsheng and Meng Shuluo?
If there was nothing, would he send birthday gifts to Meng Shuluo every year and write greeting cards himself?
If there was nothing, would he hold Meng Shuluo so intimately?
If there was nothing, would he give Meng Shuluo such an expensive and meaningful thing? Not to mention, Ling Nuan pinched the phone in her hand.
There had been no news from Huo Linsheng for two days.
She understood that he was busy. But now she found that the busy man could even instruct others to bid for something and give it to Meng Shuluo. Ling Nuan felt completely lost.
Someone passed by them.
There were quite a few people who disliked Ling Nuan. After all, just because she had occupied the position of Mrs. Huo, it had aroused a lot of jealousy.
"Mr. Huo must like Meng Shuluo, right?"
"Definitely. And Mr. Huo and Meng Shuluo are a perfect match. In terms of family background, looks, and ability, they're well - matched. Unlike..." The voice trailed off, and the speaker gave Ling Nuan a meaningful look. The implication was obvious.
"Have you heard? It's said that Mr. Huo married her because she's very scheming. She set a trap for Mr. Huo, and Mr. Huo (the elder) caught them in bed. That's why Mr. Huo (the elder) forced Mr. Huo to marry her."
"Goodness! She should know the relationship between Mr. Huo and Miss Meng, right? Wasn't she Mr. Huo's secretary before? Is she knowingly being the other woman? This person is so disgusting!"
"People like her, who come from such a background, will surely do everything they can to climb up when they meet someone with such good conditions."
"No wonder even though she's Mrs. Huo, she's not valued. Huo Linsheng simply doesn't care about her at all."
"I even suspect that Mr. Huo did it on purpose. It's so funny."
Zhao Leli couldn't stand it anymore. She directly shouted at them, "Do you think you're the only ones who can talk? Even if Ling Nuan wasn't Mrs. Huo, it wouldn't be you guys. What are you so excited about?"
After being scolded by Zhao Leli, those people looked unhappy.
Some who didn't dare to offend Zhao Leli shut up, while some who weren't afraid immediately retorted.
"The fact is right here. Why can't we talk about it? If she hadn't used tricks, how could she have gotten into Huo Linsheng's bed? And it's a fact that she's knowingly being the other woman. Huo Linsheng likes Meng Shuluo."
Zhao Leli scoffed, "Are you Huo Linsheng himself? Or did you hide under his bed? The person involved hasn't said a word. What are you blabbering about?"
"You!"
"What about me? Do you lack the ability to understand or express? Is this how you use the phrase 'knowingly being the other woman'? To put it bluntly, Huo Linsheng and Meng Shuluo are at most just friends. Over the years, have they ever said they were together? When did they date? What's going on? Now the rumored lovers are the real deal? Does Huo Linsheng have to stay single for Meng Shuluo for the rest of his life?"
Zhao Leli's offensive power had clearly increased a lot. She managed to silence the other person.
"Huo Linsheng has never said anything about his relationship with Meng Shuluo. But Ling Nuan is his officially recognized girlfriend, and they've also got a marriage certificate protected by the state! If we're talking about knowingly being the other woman, it should be Meng Shuluo, right? Huo Linsheng is already married, but she still doesn't know how to keep a distance. Does she really think no one can see how two - faced she is? And that Huo Linsheng, I spit on him!"
"He's already married but still has a close relationship with other women. A scumbag and a slut. They're really a perfect match as you said."
Zhao Leli's firepower was too strong. Especially after the argument with Zhao Leli attracted the attention of others, those people didn't want to stay any longer and left in a hurry.
Ling Nuan looked at Zhao Leli with a complex expression. "I didn't expect... Thank you."
"I just said what I wanted to say. I can't believe I was blind and liked Huo Linsheng before. What's so good about him? A scumbag, a piece of trash!"
Ling Nuan smiled but didn't say a word.
After scolding, Zhao Leli looked at Ling Nuan again and comforted her, "However, there should be nothing between Huo Linsheng and Meng Shuluo. They even had an engagement before, but Huo Linsheng still didn't marry her."
Ling Nuan froze.
"What did you say? Huo Linsheng and Meng Shuluo have an engagement?"