Chapter 0226: Why Did You Choose Divorce Initially?

Mu Lan was startled, clearly not expecting Pei Zhao to ask that question.

She had only been thinking about protecting Gu Xiaoman and had forgotten that Gu Xiaoman's words were aimed at Pei Zhao.

Thus, her comments about whether someone was a person or a ghost had inadvertently involved Pei Zhao as well.

Sheng Xueqin slightly curved her lips, evidently relishing the drama that was unfolding.

Pei Zhao's amber eyes fixed on Mu Lan, seemingly determined not to let the matter go without an answer.

Gu Xiaoman became anxious. After all, it was her unguarded speech that had caused the commotion, and just as she was about to speak, Huo Tingxiao cut in.

"Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. What you think you are, that's what you'll hear," he said.

Mu Lan gave Huo Tingxiao a glance and did not speak to explain, thus tacitly agreeing with him.

The door of the private room opened again and the waiter quickly filled the table, and just like that, the topic seemed to end.