If You Are a Dodder Flower

Part 4

There was already someone waiting for Xia Rou at the side building, a middle-aged woman with a solemn expression.

"Lady Fang, this is Xia Rou, she will be living here from now on, please take a good care of her." Butler Zhou entrusted Xia Rou to that woman.

Then Butler Zhou turned around and explained to Xia Rou: "Lady Fang has been serving the Cao Family for many years. She will be taking care of everything in the household. You may seek her for assistance if you need anything."

It was true that she has served the Cao Family for many years, especially in a house without a mistress, the position of this housekeeper lady was like the hostess of the family.

Xia Rou hid her thoughts carefully. After living for ten years in the Cao Family, no matter how foolish she had been in the past, she should show some improvements by now.

"Miss Xia." The lady addressed her with a serious face.

After Butler Zhou left, Lady Fang lead the way to Xia Rou's room. She took a look at the few pieces of luggage on the floor and said: "You can take out a few clothes for the season, the renovation on the main building will be finished in another half month. It'll be more convenient to tidy up after you move in."

"Okay." Xia Rou nodded her head. Translated by The Novelst

Looking at how well she behaved, Lady Fang's expression became gentler, at least this girl who was now living under someone else's roof didn't get on a her high horse. Lady Fang stared at her black dress and asked: "Has your mother's first seventh* passed yet?"

"No." Xia Rou replied, "Today is the seventh day......"

What an ill-fated child, Lady Fang thought, but she still wanted to remind her: "After today, it's better not to wear black again. After all, this is someone else's house, it's not proper."

Black is the symbol of death; what Xia Rou wearing was actually mourning apparel.

Xia Rou stared at Lady Fang as she spaced out for a moment.

Thanks to her mother, she was able to be under the care of Cao Family. However, it was not suitable for her to continue wearing mourning apparel, as it might bring bad luck to their family. With all the life experience she had, Xia Rou understood that Lady Fang's reminder was truly out of kindness.

When she finally came back to her senses, she nodded: "I understand."

After a pause, she hesitated, but she still managed to speak out in a soft voice: "Thank you......"

Seeing the child obediently listening to her advice, Lady Fang's expression wasn't as serious. Although she didn't like the child's status, she still pitied her for becoming an orphan; her eyes when she looked at her were friendlier now.

"Wash your face." Lady Fang pointed at her eyes, "Don't use warm water, your eyes will get swollen. Use cold water instead, to recover faster."

Until Lady Fang left Xia Rou's room, Xia Rou was still touching her swollen eyes while blanking out.

This...... What was this situation?

She could obviously feel the kindness coming from Lady Fang, but...... Lady Fang's attitude was so different now. In her memory, this woman always had a gentle smile when she faced the Cao Family's four brothers; when she faced her, she would have a stern face like a stepmother.

This reality was such a huge contrast to Xia Rou's memory that she felt confused.

She shook her head, opened up one of her luggage bags and took out the clothes she needed for the season. One by one she hung her clothes in the closet, and her other colorful shirts were kept in other boxes. As for now, only the plain colored shirts were suitable for her to wear.