If You Are a Dodder Flower

Part 54

"You like Xiao He?" asked Cao Yang abruptly.

"Meh?" Xia Rou's face was filled with confusion.

Cao Yang lit up and tucked his lighter away. "I see that the two of you are very close?"

"Brother Chengzhe used to always bring me around to play. We usually go together with Fourth brother. We stopped when I became a senior since I was so busy," Xia Rou explained.

Was that so? He Chengzhe had gone along as well? He had always thought it was only Fourth brother that had brought her along to play.

He released the smoke in his mouth. "He's about ten years older than you, right?"

"Nine years, don't just guess blindly," Xia Rou said, helpless. "I'm close to him because he's Fourth brother's best friend."

"He's too old," Cao Yang said. "He's already been in the adult world for so many years already. He could be addicted to the pleasures of song and women; his thoughts might be complex, and he doesn't suit you."

He patted her head. "Wait until school starts and find a boy you like there, and start dating then."

"You're still young," he added. "Don't mix with society people."

"I said you're just imagining things..." Xia Rou tried to argue.

But obviously Cao Yang wouldn't believe her. Translated by The Novelst

Xia Rou felt very powerless. She couldn't help but mumble, "I'm still young, I don't want to be in a relationship yet."

Tsk. Who was it again that thought she could start to fly out of his palm since she was eighteen? And now, she felt she was young again?

Cao Yang thought this as he heard Xia Rou continue, "As for you, you're not young anymore! When are you going to bring my sister-in-law back home?"

Cao Yang pulled at her hair. "Tell me clearly. What sister-in-law?"

"Let go, let go!" Xia Rou tried to tug back her hair, saying naturally, "Wang Man, of course. Aren't you dating now?"

"Don't say nonsense. There's nothing between us," Cao Yang said, denying her words as he bit his cigarette.

Xia Rou smiled. "I know it all already. I heard the conversation between Uncle and Second brother."

Cao Yang gritted his teeth. "It's over."

Xia Rou was shocked.

"What's over?" She chased after him to ask.

"Wang Man and I don't suit each other. I don't plan on continuing," said Cao Yang indifferently.

Sweat started to bead on her forehead. "Big brother, don't jump to conclusions! Look how well-matched you are with Sister Wang Man! If you don't date her, who else are you going to date? Did you fight? You should be more generous to her..."

Cao Yang glanced at her. "What do you mean if I don't date her who else would I date? It's not like she's the only woman in the world. Why are you so nervous? There's nothing between us anyway. We've only had dinner together a few times."

Xia Rou bristled.

"B-B-B-But! But it's Sister Wang Man! In the capital, there's no one else at her level!" Xia Rou's voice grew louder in volume. When she realized she had lost control of herself, she quickly lowered her voice.

"Big brother, I'm telling you, it's very normal for couples to have a fight or two. Don't just break up when you get angry. Let the situation mellow for two days and when you're not mad anymore, you can talk to Sister Wang Man. no matter what, you should take it easy. The problem will be solved sooner or later..." Cao Yang looked at Xia Rou, his brows beginning to furrow.