Chapter 305: Chapter 305

Pei Shu’er noticed that from this day on, Lin Shiyao always sat with them.

When she ate, she revealed a section of neck that was white and delicate, which made people naturally feel protective.

Many men, upon seeing that snow-white neck, secretly swallowed several times.

Pei Shu’er walked over and adjusted Lin Shiyao’s slightly open clothes.

"Be careful, look, those soldiers are looking at you oddly."

Lin Shiyao softly smiled and thanked Pei Shu’er, but felt frustrated inside.

Seeing Pei Shu’er’s innocent and kind gaze, she couldn’t utter any unpleasant words and could only swallow her resentment.

Then she glanced at Tang Zan, only to find him focused on the food in his bowl.

Could it be that her appearance was less attractive to him than a bland meal?

No, she didn’t believe it, her unique charm had many men falling for her.

This noble man was not someone she could let slip away.

As a result, Tang Zan often unexpectedly saw Lin Shiyao these days, she always appeared in various unforeseen places. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵✦𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮✦𝓷𝓮𝓽

Sometimes she was in front, sometimes to the side of him.

Once, when he passed the deck, he found her sitting there, her feet dangling over the edge, revealing a small section of fair skin on her legs, looking lively.

Pei Shu’er sighed and tightened her fox fur coat.

"Lin Shiyao sure is something, not afraid of the cold in such weather."

Lin Shiyao had already noticed and had tried this tactic before.

Her temperament leaned towards purity, and if she showed a bit of liveliness, men would find it interesting and pay attention to her.

However, her cheeks were nearly numb from the wind.

Tang Zan never approached, simply standing on the deck with Pei Shu’er, watching her from afar.

She felt like she was being watched like a monkey.

A flash of embarrassment quickly passed across her face.

After stretching lazily, with a hint of seductive charm—enticing yet not deliberate, she slowly sat up from the deck.

She turned around, looking at Tang Zan and Pei Shu’er with delight.

"What brings you here? I just cast a net and caught a few fish. I’ll cook some fish for you in the kitchen."

Pei Shu’er nodded, "Let’s go."

After reading descriptions in a book that the heroine’s cooking was extraordinarily delicious—as if unmatched, she was curious about the heroine’s culinary skills.

Once in the kitchen, Lin Shiyao smiled and said, "I heard you prefer sour fish. I’ve consulted the chef these days. Shall I make some for you to try?"

As she spoke, she cast a fleeting look at Tang Zan, finding him focused on a military manual in his hands.

This was a version Pei Shu’er had transcribed, not existing in their time.

Tang Zan had found it very interesting when he read it before.

Lin Shiyao made two dishes, one was sour fish, the other was their Southern Border Fish.

She first picked up a piece of fish and placed it in Pei Shu’er’s bowl.

Then she picked up another piece, intending to place it in Tang Zan’s bowl, but feeling the cold aura surrounding Tang Zan, her chopsticks abruptly switched direction, dropping it into Pei Shu’er’s bowl.

"Sister, have some more."

Lin Shiyao was a bit pleased, knowing well her cooking skills were good.

She also heard from the ship’s cook that this sour fish was originally made by Pei Shu’er.

So she intentionally wanted Tang Zan to taste it, letting him know that in terms of cooking, she was much better than Pei Shu’er.

Isn’t it said that to capture a man’s heart, you first capture his stomach?

While cooking earlier, she deliberately showcased her diligence and grace, hoping Tang Zan noticed.

She smiled at Tang Zan, "Young master, please taste it. It’s time for dinner too."

Tang Zan didn’t want to eat, but Pei Shu’er picked up a piece of fish and brought it to his mouth, with the bones already removed.

Tang Zan ate a bite, instantly losing his appetite.

The taste, compared to Pei Shu’er’s, was not even close.

Pei Shu’er smiled at Lin Shiyao, then tasted a bite of the fish, raising her brows.

The taste of the sour fish was good, but not exceptional, rather mild and not as delicious as described in the book.

At least, from her perspective, having tasted a wide range of modern delicacies, the flavor was unsatisfactory.

Seeing the peculiar expressions of the two across from her, Lin Shiyao’s smile became a bit strained, indicating the taste wasn’t great.

But no matter, it wasn’t her forte; she excelled at Southern Border Fish.

She was determined to entice Tang Zan with this Southern Border Fish.

She pushed the Southern Border Fish forward; Tang Zan tried a bite, finding the taste odd, though not inedible.

However, thinking of the woman’s ulterior motives, Tang Zan didn’t reach for more.

Pei Shu’er, on the other hand, took a bite and raised her brows.

Isn’t this Thai flavor? But without salt.

Sorry, she truly couldn’t eat it.

Pei Shu’er forced a few bites, then smiled and left, bidding farewell to Lin Shiyao.

Lin Shiyao watched the two walk away together, feeling a bit bitter.

She actually wanted a lifelong partnership, but bearing a blood debt, without relying on a man, she couldn’t seek revenge.

So, she could only aim to catch this young master, and when the time came, at most let him compensate Pei Shu’er generously in a divorce.

Of course, even if she won over this young master, she didn’t plan to marry him; she aspired for someone better and more powerful.

This was merely one of many means.

Except, she didn’t expect this young master to be so hard to hook.

On the way back, Pei Shu’er felt something was off.

According to the book, the heroine was not supposed to be so idle, why did she always seem to encounter her?

Generally speaking, on a ship full of men, shouldn’t a woman without ties stay hidden in the cabin?

Why did she seem to wander around as if she had plenty of time?

She wasn’t afraid of these men at all?

Pei Shu’er shared her thoughts with Tang Zan, who gently pinched her nose.

"You’re not that dense after all."

Pei Shu’er raised her brows. When she read the book, she found it to be a tale of a strong female lead.

It spoke of how domineering and strategic the heroine was, with numerous big-shots supporting her.

So initially, her impression of the heroine was quite positive.

But after real interactions, she found the heroine a bit of a hypocrite.

Especially after Tang Zan’s comment.

So, her perceived antagonist turned out to be an expert in spotting haughty behavior?

Pei Shu’er also started to deliberately observe the heroine, and what she discovered was surprising.

The heroine seemed to deliberately try to seduce Tang Zan.

She always seemed to fall or twist her ankle near Tang Zan.