I Got A Girlfriend After Losing My Memory (Transmigration) - Chapter 42

Through Old Master Huo’s words, Tang Fuzhi glimpsed a Tao Ran she had never known.

Tao’s Mother had been so determined to marry Tao’s Father that she severed ties with her family. But married life proved far from the idyllic vision she had imagined.

After marrying Tao’s Father and giving birth to Tao Ran, he coaxed her into transferring all her shares to Tao Ran. Tao’s Mother, depressed and listless after childbirth, had no interest in managing the company.

Seizing this opportunity, Tao’s Father, as Tao Ran’s guardian, took control of the shares.

Whether by design or coincidence, Tao’s Mother’s mental state deteriorated rapidly after he began managing the shares and became the CEO of a Tao Group subsidiary. She eventually committed suicide.

These details largely aligned with what Tao Ran had told her, but Old Master Huo’s account was far more vivid.

For instance, Tao’s Mother had taken her own life in front of Tao Ran, an event that left Tao Ran with severe insomnia.

Moreover, shortly after Tao’s Mother’s death, Tao’s Father brought a new woman into the family.

Though Grandpa Tao’s pressure prevented them from marrying, the woman lived in the Tao Family home and bore Tao’s Father a daughter.

Tao Ran’s nominal stepmother couldn’t openly mistreat her, of course. But behind closed doors, she secretly skimped on Tao Ran’s meals, leaving the girl malnourished in her childhood and developing a stomach ailment at a young age.

Tang Fuzhi’s brow furrowed as she listened. She had never imagined that the seemingly radiant Tao Ran carried such a dark past. “Didn’t Tao Ran’s father care for her? What about Grandpa Tao?”

Based on her previous encounter with Grandpa Tao, she couldn’t believe he would ignore such a situation.

Old Master Huo sighed heavily before finally speaking, his voice filled with resentment. “That dog Wei Dexiang played both sides between Tao Yue and Old Tao, making Tao Yue believe Old Tao refused to forgive her, and Old Tao believe Tao Yue refused to come home.”

Wei Dexiang was Tao Ran’s father, Tao Yue was Tao Ran’s mother, and Old Tao was Grandpa Tao.

“And because they kept their actions hidden, and Tao Ran was such a quiet, reserved girl who wouldn’t speak out, they managed to keep grandfather and granddaughter apart for so many years.”

Old Master Huo’s voice rose with anger. “Fortunately, a few years ago, Old Tao told me about a young woman who had come between him and Tao Ran. That’s what finally resolved the rift between them.”

He stopped abruptly, realizing something was amiss. His piercing gaze fixed on Tang Fuzhi.

Tang Fuzhi didn’t understand why he was staring at her like that. Then she heard his hesitant question:

“How long have you been with Tao Ran?”

“Four years,” she replied.

The moment the words left her lips, understanding dawned. She looked up at Old Master Huo, a flicker of doubt in her eyes.

What does this mean? Did I somehow resolve the misunderstanding between Tao Ran and Grandpa Tao?

Tang Fuzhi was surprised, but according to Old Master Huo’s timeline, it seemed to align.

However, she had lost her memories. She couldn’t be certain if she was the person he was referring to. If he asked directly, should she tell him about her amnesia? Or would it be better for him to ask Tao Ran himself?

She was torn.

Fortunately, Old Master Huo merely gave her a long, searching look before waving her away. “I’ve told you everything you wanted to know. You may leave now.”
Tang Fuzhi let out a sigh of relief and quietly left the study, her curiosity piqued about whether Old Master Huo had been referring to her.

Just as she was about to find Tao Ran to ask, a notification popped up on her phone.

[Huo Group V: My grandfather has accepted your girlfriend, @Tao Ran.]

The official Huo Group account was typically managed by specific staff members, and its content was usually limited to work-related matters. This was the first time such a personal and cryptic message had been posted.

As expected, the comment section erupted with speculation.

Has the account been hacked?

No way! Would a hacker really tag President Tao herself?

They must have posted this by mistake. President Tao is a woman, how could she have a girlfriend?

Aren’t President Tao and President Huo supposed to be a couple? I heard they were betrothed as children.

Guys, could this be an official announcement?! Think about it: Old Master Huo might have posted this, addressing President Huo: “Your girlfriend (President Tao) has been accepted by the Huo Family.” I’m shipping it so hard!

Are you crazy? If it were meant for President Huo, why wouldn’t they tag him instead?

She should be called his granddaughter-in-law, not his girlfriend. /laughing emoji

Most onlookers were wildly speculating. While society was becoming more tolerant of same-sex relationships, they remained a minority. Few would immediately consider that possibility. Besides, many had long believed Huo Yuan and Tao Ran were engaged, assuming this was their official announcement.

Tang Fuzhi felt a surge of frustration. This was supposed to be a clarification, yet her girlfriend was being claimed as someone else’s granddaughter-in-law.

She wanted to claim Tao Ran on Weibo, but her account was specifically for art commissions. Publicly claiming her might affect future commissions.

She jabbed Tao Ran’s name on her phone screen, muttering under her breath, “You’ve been tagged! Why haven’t you replied? Are you just going to let them keep misunderstanding like this?”

“You’re such a jerk!”

She knew her anger was irrational. It was just the netizens’ wild speculation, none of it Tao Ran’s fault.

Besides, Tao Ran was probably still discussing work with Huo Yuan. She might not even be checking her phone, completely unaware of the commotion.

But if logic always prevailed, she wouldn’t be herself.

The young woman pouted, refreshing her feed as she walked, still debating whether to forward the Weibo post to Tao Ran.

Suddenly, she stopped dead in her tracks. Her amber eyes widened as she stared at the latest reply on her phone screen.

[Tao Ran V: I’ll treat her well.]

That single word, “her,” instantly shattered the netizens’ speculations. Many clueless users joined the thread, adding to the growing pile of replies.

[President Tao, do you think I still have a chance?]

[Is this a typo?]

[So no one’s curious about who this woman is? What kind of person could win over President Tao?]

There were many more replies, some kind, some malicious, others just enjoying the drama.

Tang Fuzhi, however, had lost interest in reading further. She wanted to see Tao Ran.

Clutching her phone, she hurried downstairs. Huo Yuxin had clearly seen the Huo Group’s official announcement. Hearing Tang Fuzhi’s voice, she turned around. “How did you convince Grandpa?”

Tang Fuzhi paused, recalling Old Master Huo’s suspicions. She had a plan in mind.

He probably already thinks it’s me, which is why he’s so eager to make this public, she thought.

But since she hadn’t even confirmed it herself, it was best not to tell Huo Yuxin yet.

Tang Fuzhi shook her head, offering a dismissive, “I don’t know,” eager to find Tao Ran.

Before Huo Yuxin could respond, she had already hurried out to the small garden.

By the time she arrived, Huo Yuan had already left. Tao Ran sat alone in the midst of the flowerbeds, surrounded by lilies. The swing chair, draped with vibrant blossoms, cradled her. Sunlight streamed through the leaves, illuminating her hair as she gazed down at her phone, a gentle curve softening the corner of her lips.

Tang Fuzhi suddenly slowed her pace, no longer in a hurry, as if admiring the beautiful scenery, until her shadow fell over Tao Ran.

Tao Ran looked up and saw Tang Fuzhi smiling down at her, just like four years ago when the gentle senior had approached her and asked if she needed help.

“See it?” Tao Ran reached out and grabbed Tang Fuzhi’s wrist, pulling the younger woman into her arms.

Tang Fuzhi instinctively looped her arms around Tao Ran’s neck. Their faces were close, their warm, moist breaths mingling with every word.

“Mm-hmm,” Tang Fuzhi murmured, tilting her head back slightly. The tip of her nose brushed against Tao Ran’s, her smile reflected in the depths of her eyes. “President Tao, you need to remember you have a girlfriend now. It’s official. You need to behave yourself and stop flirting with other girls.”

The little girl in her arms was practically overflowing with jealousy, her words dripping with possessiveness. Her voice was soft as cotton candy, sweet enough to melt Tao Ran’s heart.

Tao Ran lowered her head, her hand resting on Tang Fuzhi’s slender waist. Through the thin fabric, her palm covered the marks she had left the day before. She murmured, “So jealous already as just my girlfriend? If you become my fiancée, will you be even more possessive?”

The spot where Tao Ran’s hand had touched Tang Fuzhi felt faintly warm. The lingering marks on her body stirred memories of the previous day, and her cheeks flushed even deeper.

“What fiancée? I haven’t even agreed yet.”

Tao Ran’s fingertip brushed aside a stray strand of hair, revealing the bite mark on Tang Fuzhi’s pale skin. It stood out starkly, as if declaring that this girl was already taken.

And that owner was her.

A soft chuckle escaped Tao Ran’s lips at the thought.

Her cherry-red lips pressed lightly against the bite mark, a fleeting kiss, barely there.

Tang Fuzhi recoiled as if burned, shrinking back and glaring at Tao Ran. “No touching! I still have questions for you.”

Though she suspected the truth, she needed confirmation.

Tao Ran raised an eyebrow, her peach-blossom eyes brimming with tenderness and a hint of mischief. Her slender fingers crept down from Tang Fuzhi’s waist, settling on the girl’s ankle.

“I’m not touching you. I’m just using my mouth.”

Tao Ran’s gaze shifted as she grasped Tang Fuzhi’s slender ankle, her fingertips circling the delicate bone. “But since you’ve brought it up, wouldn’t it be a waste not to use my hands too?”

Pale fingertips traced a slow path upward from Tang Fuzhi’s ankle, gliding over the smooth curve of her calf. The touch was exquisite, the skin soft and yielding. As the hand reached her knee, the ankle-length dress was lifted to mid-thigh, transforming into a knee-length skirt.

Tang Fuzhi swiftly grabbed Tao Ran’s hand, her amber eyes flashing a warning. “We’re outside! What if someone sees us?”

This was the Huo Family’s garden, not their hotel room or their home in T City.

The vast, open garden offered no cover beyond a few scattered trees. It was broad daylight, and anyone passing by from the Huo Family or their staff would have a clear view. There was no place to hide.

Tao Ran might be shameless, but Tang Fuzhi wasn’t!

The young woman’s flushed cheeks, delicate features, and captivating gaze were utterly alluring.

Tao Ran’s throat went dry. For the first time, she doubted herself. Had she given Tang Fuzhi too much leeway? Or would it be better to move up the wedding plans and make things official sooner rather than later?

She restrained herself, though the urge was overwhelming, and pressed a kiss to Tang Fuzhi’s lips, her voice husky. “Does that mean we can go home now?”

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