If You Are a Dodder Flower Chapter 41 part1

During her senior year, every single day was a battle.

Though Nan Hua was titled the "Elite School" among public schools, it also practiced elite education that other prestigious schools did. That was why so many powerful families had tried to send their children to Nan Hua using all their connections.

Xia Rou had hired a tutor to teach her over the weekends, feeling she was much better compared to the past.

Cao Yang was afraid she might overdo it, so he arranged it so that she only had one lesson per weekend, so as not to take up both days. So she had her lesson on Saturday and could relax on Sunday.

"Don't go overboard," he said.

Xia Rou mumbled to herself.

"What did you say?" Cao Yang tugged her ponytail backwards.

"Ouch! It hurts!" Xia Rou surrendered immediately, saying weakly, "I didn't say anything…"

"Instead of worrying over you, why not find myself a wife?" Cao Yang gritted his teeth.

"I didn't say anything, you must have heard wrong!" Xia Rou refused to admit to it.

While Cao Yang hadn't used much strength, she pulled her hair out of his grip and quickly ran away.

Ran away…

Away…

Damn little girl!! Translated by The Novelst

The corner of his mouth lifted.

She was clumsy, not great at studying, and didn't have many thoughts.

But she knew how to work hard and was serious and persistent. Though she knew she wasn't the smartest, she believed that her hard work would make up for it.

Like a stupid bird trying hard to flap its wings.

Sometimes it was funny to see her that way, but after laughing at her, he would let out a sigh, feeling an ache in his heart for her.

And sometimes, he couldn't hold back and wanted to stretch out his fingers, and let her blunted fangs hold onto him, and tell her…

You can stop working so hard, can't I just… carry you to the top?

She immersed herself in her studies every day, as though she couldn't feel time ticking onwards. It made Xia Rou feel like time had stopped her at age seventeen.

If time did stop, that would be nice too.

At least, when compared to her twentieth year, when she had to face all those complicated matters after stepping into society, she was much more willing to stay at the age of seventeen, spending all day studying and solving questions. She didn't need to think too much, and every day was simple.

"Why do humans have to grow? How great would it be if I could stay this age forever…" She let this thought out at the dining table.

This girl, grieving over the passing of spring and groaning without being ill… Smiles spread on Cao Xiong and Cao Yang's faces.

"In your dreams! I also want to be twenty forever!" Cao An rolled his eyes. "How are your preparations going for next week?"

….Oi! Can we even talk peacefully like that!

An entire semester passed in just the blink of an eye. After exams were over, Xia Rou went straight home and fell onto her bed to sleep for an entire evening.

She was still groggy at the dinner table.

"Alright, this means you can finally relax, right?" Cao Xing had returned. "I'll bring you to ski next weekend."

"Next weekend is Wang Man's birthday, she's throwing a party," said Cao Yang just as Xia Rou was about to accept. "Do you want to go?"

Xia Rou's eyes immediately began to shine.

"Yes yes yes! My goddess' birthday! Of course I want to go!"

She asked Cao Yang, "Are we going to her house? Is it a banquet?" She would have to prepare a dress.

"No, it's just a gathering. There's no need to wear a dress, it'll be casual."

"Ah, then what present should I bring?"

"I'll do it. You don't need to worry."

It meant that this would be a gathering for the younger generation. She kept that in mind.

If he was being invited to participate in this kind of private gathering, it looked like Cao Yang was still keeping in touch with Wang Man, more or less. Xia Rou was excited in her heart.

"Why do you like Wang Man so much?" Looking at the way her eyes shone, Cao Xing was curious.

"She's my goddess!" Xia Rou replied happily.

"She's a little too arrogant," said Cao Xing. He didn't like that type of girl.

"But she has the right," responded Xia Rou.

She really felt that Wang Man truly had the right to feel proud.

After dinner, Xia Rou was told to stay and have a chat with Cao Xiong.

"Do you like Wang Man that much?" Cao Xiong felt it odd.

"Mn," nodded Xia Rou.

Since Cao Yang wasn't there, Xia Rou mustered up the courage to ask Cao Xiong, "Uncle, is it possible that big brother could marry Wang Man and bring her home to become my sister-in-law?"

Cao Xiong laughed, asking, "Where's this coming from, why do you want them together?"

"I checked! Among the daughters of the city, Wang Man is the most excellent. If big brother needs to marry, then nobody else is worthy other than her," she responded confidently.

What she said fit right into Cao Xiong's own thoughts.

Changing the topic, he asked after her school life, sparing a thought to her exam results.

After that, he said to her, "At least you've taken it seriously, and put sincere effort in. As long as you don't regret in the future it's fine. You don't have to be so worried. As long as uncle is here, I won't let you suffer in the future.

This was a promise to her. Translated by The Novelst

Xia Rou felt warmth overtake her heart.

"Uncle," she looked at him. "I understand."

Cao Xiong could see that she really did understand. In just two years, she had grown from a depressive little girl to a sweet, happy and sensible lady.

Cao Xiong noticed a sour feeling growing in his heart.

His plan was to wait until she grew a little more, prepare some assets for her so she didn't have to worry about what to eat or wear. And after that, he would take a good look around to find her a suitable man and arrange her a marriage.

As long as he was around, he could guarantee her a peaceful life.

Even if he passed away, there were still Cao Yang and the others to look after her.

This way, Cheng Wan would be able to be at ease, right?

Proofread by: Hannah

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