If You Are a Dodder Flower Chapter 42 part1

Wang Man's birthday party was at a club. She booked a room for the party.

Cao Yang and Xia Rou arrived just in time.

When Wang Man saw Cao Yang, she came forward and greeted, "You're here."

She then looked at Xia Rou, "Xiao Rou is here too."

"Sister Wang Man, happy birthday," Xia Rou said in a well-behaved manner, handing the present that Cao Yang had prepared for her.

"Thank you," Wang Man said, smiling warmly as she received the gift. "Have fun at the party."

Although Wang Man had already learned that Xia Rou wasn't Cao Xiong's biological child, her attitude toward Xia Rou was so much better when compared to the past that she was a little overwhelmed by the unexpected grace.

As Cao Yang looked at Xia Rou, he felt that she really liked Wang Man. He patted her head, "Your friends are over there."

Although this was a younger gathering, people still split up by age. Xia Rou left for her friends.

She sat down and greeted her peers, turning around to watch Cao Yang speak with Wang Man.

A cigarette was in his hand and a smile was on his face.

He was tall, his body falling into fine, structured lines for a manly look.

Who could even compare to him? That was her big brother. If Wang Man didn't like him, who else would she like? They were a perfect match!

Xia Rou couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile.

Slowly, the room crowded up, the atmosphere heating up with the continuous amount of people.

Xia Rou was speaking with someone until she heard someone shout her name: "Xiao Rou!" She turned around and saw that it was Hu Chen. No matter whether or not she disliked him, their social circles were so small that this day was inevitable.

She smiled and greeted him, "Brother Hu Chen."

Hu Chen continued toward her and as he neared, a handsome boy appeared from behind him.

Xia Rou's expression immediately changed. Translated by The Novelst

That young boy revealed a surprised face, asking Hu Chen, "Brother Chen, this is…?"

"Oh, Xiao Rou, this is Liang Ziheng," he said, patting Xia Rou's shoulder. He turned to Liang Ziheng, "This is Xia Rou of the Cao Family."

By mentioning the Cao Family at this sort of occasion, there was only one Cao Family it could be.

That introduction was a little odd, but Liang Ziheng wasn't bothered, not asking further. He pulled on a smile and said, "Hello, Xia Rou."

Liang Ziheng was quite handsome and slick with his words, so he was quite popular among the female population.

And that female population consisted of rich young ladies, rather than beautiful young ladies. The truth was that many wealthy girls… weren't beauty queens…

Liang Ziheng naturally preferred pretty girls.

Although Xia Rou was still young, she was a beauty. When he scanned the room, just looking at faces, the most attractive were definitely Xia Rou or Wang Man.

Wang Man was a wealthy family's daughter, and a woman of quality. She held all the cards: a strong family background, ability, and beauty. Her personality was arrogant and she didn't let just anyone in her eyes.

Liang Ziheng was still self-aware enough to know that he had to rely on Hu Chen to bring him to her birthday gathering, so he didn't dare scheme in regards to her.

He greeted Xia Rou with a smile.

She had to admit that he was quite attractive. A few girls by Xia Rou's side took a few more looks at him.

In the past, the reason Xia Rou continued to pursue him and accept him was because of these looks of his.

Xia Rou responded coldly.

Liang Ziheng hadn't noticed, but Hu Chen did.

Hu Chen and Hu Xuan - the two brothers were very shrewd. Xia Rou's small change in emotion didn't escape his notice.

The Hu and Cao Families had always had a good relationship. Hu Chen was also close with Cao An. Before Hu Xuan left to study abroad, he also seemed to have gotten close to Xia Rou. This was why Hu Chen was comfortable with Xia Rou.

She had a sweet temper and a gentle character. Though she had the Cao Family behind her, she seemed well-aware of her place. She treated people politely and was quite likable.

She appeared to be quite cold and it was the first time Hu Chen had seen her like this.

He of course knew that her attitude wasn't towards him. He took a glance at Liang Ziheng and calmly interrupted his attempts to strike up a conversation with Xia Rou, bringing him along to meet others.

Xia Rou's stiff shoulders finally relaxed.

Since the last time she'd met him, she had already known she couldn't avoid him completely. They would still have to meet sooner or later, but she thought that Liang Ziheng wouldn't have had the status to be invited to Wang Man's birthday celebration, so she hadn't expected him.

That was right. No matter how, he would find some way to involve himself in their ranks. He was originally a very clever person. He knew how to choose sides, and was very thoughtful, sensible, with a sweet-talking attitude.

In the past, he had treated her like a princess.

To a counterfeit that hadn't been acknowledged by Cao Xiong, her pride was greatly satisfied. Until…

The room suddenly turned dark.

A waiter was pushing a three-tiered birthday cake into the room. Someone began the happy birthday song and everyone joined in under the candle-lit atmosphere.

After that, it felt like a scene from a drama as a beautiful princess made a wish and blew out the candles. She smiled prettily while accepting well-wishes from the gathered crowd.

Shortly after, gentle music started up and someone said, "Wang Man, go for a dance!"

Others joined in to encourage her as well.

Wang Man shrugged her shoulders and jokingly said, "But there's no gentleman to ask me to dance!"

All heads swiveled to Cao Yang.

There was no need to consider the younger kids. Those who were at the right age and single didn't dare try as long as the Cao crown prince was present, even though they might have the thought.

Cao Yang felt a little alienated, the scene a little too old and cheesy for him. For a man at his age, it was a little greasy.

But he couldn't refuse to give Wang Man face.

No matter what he was thinking inside, his face still revealed a pleasant smile. He looked like a gentleman sporting a charming aura.

When he held Wang Man's hand and brought her to the dance floor, they made a striking pair: the handsome man, with his tall stature paired with the beautiful, elegant woman with an outstanding temperament.

Anyone who looked at them would think they were the perfect match. A few of the other women couldn't help but reveal their envy toward Wang Man. And among those women, Sun Miaolan was the most obvious.

People began to whisper. Translated by The Novelst

"They're together?"

"I haven't heard anything about it."

"Now that you mention it, the Wang Family and the Cao Family… There aren't any other families on the same level…"

"You're right, they look well-suited to each other."

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Proofread by: Hannah

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