Chapter 209: Turns Out, She Was Just a Replacement

Chapter 209: Turns Out, She Was Just a Replacement

With every word Wen Yi spoke, Huo Tingying's expression grew colder.

Seeing this, Wen Yi knew she was right. The thought that although she couldn't have Huo Tingying, Yun Mu also didn't fully have him made her feel strangely better.

"I heard you spent a great deal of resources searching for the woman who captivated your heart, but this woman is very mysterious and you couldn't find her anywhere. Later, you pampered Yun Mu so much because you found the shadow of that mysterious woman in her, right?"

After listening to Wen Yi, Huo Tingying spoke solemnly, "Are you done? It's my turn now."

Wen Yi looked at him.

"Who told you about that woman?"

Wen Yi remained unperturbed. "A little investigation can reveal a lot. After all, my father is the mayor of the capital city."

"What do you mean by telling me this today? Miss Wen, do you want to help me find someone?" A cold smile played on Huo Tingying's lips.

Wen Yi felt a chill run down her spine from his cold smirk.

"Just curious, according to Mr. Huo's character, you should be a devoted person. Why did you settle for marrying Yun Mu when the woman you truly love is that elusive mystery?"

Huo Tingying glanced at Wen Yi with a sneer in his heart.

Yes, he, Huo Tingying, was not one to settle.

Why couldn't these fools guess that the mysterious woman was Yun Mu?

Of course, to avoid unnecessary trouble for Yun Mu, he wouldn't tell Wen Yi this secret.

He scoffed, "The matters between Yun Mu and me don't concern you, Miss Wen. If you have no official business, I won't keep you company."

Wen Yi clenched her palm tightly, knowing it was impossible but still mustered the courage to ask, "Since it's just a replacement, why can't it be me?"

Huo Tingying was slightly taken aback, looking at Wen Yi as if she were a joke.

"Miss Wen, not everyone has the qualifications to be a replacement."

With that, he turned and left, entering the elevator.

...

Meanwhile, inside the meeting room, Yun Mu.

She had heard the entire conversation outside.

"Replacement, not everyone has the qualifications."

Should she be happy to have that qualification?

To think of it, she had known about the existence of the mysterious woman from the beginning.

On her wedding night with Huo Tingying, he went mad because he couldn't find that woman.

Even later, during several instances when he was infatuated with her, it was because he mistook her for that mysterious woman...

Just because he couldn't find that woman, he went mad.

What would happen if that mysterious woman appeared before him one day?

Yun Mu's heart began to race.

Facing countless dangers without flinching, Yun Mu felt panic for the first time.

Not just panic, but a sense that something within her was crumbling.

She always believed she was in control of everything.

Living another life, she might have wanted too much.

To have an ordinary life, go to school, work, fall in love, get married, have a home...

Now, thinking about it, all of these things were given to her by Huo Tingying.

If that woman appeared one day, would her fate be any different from Yun Shuiyao or Wen Yi?

Replacement?

Damn!

Is she stuck with this label?

Yun Mu opened the door and met Wen Yi's complex gaze.

She turned to leave but heard Wen Yi say behind her, "Miss Yun, do you believe it now? I can't have Huo Tingying, but neither can you. You know what happens to replacements, right?"

Yun Mu stopped, turned around, and smiled faintly. "I understand."

Wen Yi was momentarily stunned by her smile, unable to speak for a while. After a deep breath, she said, "Good that you understand."

Yun Mu continued smiling. "But there's something Miss Wen might not realize. Did you hear Tingying mention we're husband and wife? Do you need me to explain what being a couple means?"

Wen Yi's face changed abruptly. "So what? He doesn't love you!"

"But he is my husband, and I am the one who married him! The one who can walk beside him openly is me! Replacement? If that woman really appears, the one who will be in the shadows is her!"

Yun Mu said coldly, her smile carrying a deeper meaning.

Wen Yi clenched her fists, surprised by how thick-skinned and mentally strong this woman was!

To actually hear her husband say he loves another woman and still maintain such composure and confidence!

Yun Mu flipped her hair, held her head high, and left.

If anyone thinks they can make a fool of Yun Mu, they can dream on!

But who is that woman? Is she prettier or better than me?

It can't be that Huo Tingying doesn't love me at all, right? Didn't he risk his life to save me several times? Does that not count as love?

The female warrior felt like her head was about to explode!

What kind of love is this, so troublesome!

Just then, the elevator door opened with a beep.

Huo Tingying stood at the elevator entrance, seeing her standing inside with a troubled expression. He walked over and led her out by the hand.

"Where did you go? I've been looking for you for ages!"

Yun Mu snapped back to reality, her face composed as she looked up. "I went upstairs to use the restroom. What about you? Why did it take so long to get the documents?"

Huo Tingying lightly curved the corner of his lips. "I ran into a noisy dog."

Yun Mu: "...Was it a female dog?"

Huo Tingying's deep gaze swept over her, feeling that something was off about this little woman.

Usually, she was full of energy, her clear eyes shining brightly.

But now, she seemed to have lost her spark.

Her eyes had no light in them.

He raised his hand and gently rubbed her hair.

Then he softly pulled her into his embrace.

"You've been busy with work and then came here to spend half a day with me. Are you tired?"

The warmth and strength of the man enveloped her completely, and Yun Mu's originally cold heart started to warm up again.

From what Huo Tingying said, it seemed that woman hadn't appeared again.

Maybe she won't appear ever again!

Who is she, Yun Mu, if she can't win a man's heart?

Huo Tingying was willing to give her his life; doubting his sincerity is indeed unkind.

"Not tired, just a bit hungry. Let's go home." Yun Mu mustered some spirit and said, "I have something I want to discuss with you."

"What is it?"

Yun Mu thought for a moment and replied, "Let's talk about it over dinner."

"Alright, I'll have Feng Shuo book a restaurant."

Huo Tingying led Yun Mu out of the hotel and instructed Feng Shuo, "Book a dinner for the young lady and me. Also, send someone to keep an eye on the teahouse we visited this afternoon. Remember, don't alert them."

"Yes."