A few drops of warm tea splashed onto her luxurious brocade skirt, leaving a small, dark stain, but she was completely unaware.

A chilling coldness shot from her tailbone to the top of her head, making her scalp tingle! Her heart pounded wildly in her chest, almost shattering her ribs!

Another time traveler like her?!

Besides her, there were other time travelers?!

But that's impossible; she had never heard of any of these things in her previous life!

Could it be that her rebirth brought about a butterfly effect?

As she listened further, Xia Momo's tense nerves relaxed, and she sneered inwardly with disdain.

Even if someone is a time traveler, they're still just a cook.

But that cook was incredibly stupid.

How could they, people from thousands of years in the future, so easily reveal things from the future in this barren land?

Moreover, everything has its order of arrival. That halo should have belonged to her. She has already transmigrated and been reborn, so her halo is the strongest!

If she weren't an orphan who had to use all her money to adorn herself, how could that time traveler have gotten his hands on her?

Those novel ideas, those advanced operating models, and those lucrative business opportunities should all belong to Xia Momo!

It's a perk she got from time travel and rebirth!

She had only wanted to save money and wait for the delegation to arrive, but now, a colleague who appeared out of nowhere has begun to stand out and is even doing better than she imagined!

A strong sense of offense and crisis gripped her.

The saying "rivals in the same trade" is absolutely true.

The existence of someone who also possesses the golden finger of knowing the future is a huge threat to her, even a sword hanging over her head.

But... they say that Helian Jue, that jinx, seems to be paying special attention to the Eight Treasures Pavilion?

What if we crash into it!

Just thinking about Helian Jue's unfathomable eyes, which seemed to see through all illusions, made Xia Momo feel a suffocating fear.

She picked up her teacup and took a sip as a cover-up. The icy tea slid down her throat, but it couldn't extinguish the flames of jealousy and fear burning in her heart.

However, once the gears of fate begin to turn, she has no choice in the matter.

"Miss Xia, I heard that tomorrow's story is the final chapter of The Return of the Condor Heroes, about how Yang Guo, after losing his arm, mastered unparalleled martial arts and turned the tide. How about we go to the Eight Treasures Pavilion tomorrow to hear the new story?"

A young nobleman who had a strong liking for her made a proposal with great interest.

"Yes, Sister Xia, let's go together! I heard their new dance performance is amazing, with a fast-paced rhythm, unlike anything we've ever seen before!"

A close friend, the daughter of a high-ranking official, also tugged at her sleeve and begged.

"Yes, it's said that the lamb chops at Bazhenlou are absolutely amazing. It would be a real shame not to try them."

Another young master from a prominent family also smiled and echoed.

Looking at the enthusiastic faces in front of her, Xia Momo felt the fire in her heart burning brighter and brighter, almost consuming her.

She tried her best to force a smile of refusal, but her lips were stiff as if frozen.

"I...I'm not feeling well today, I'm afraid I won't be able to..."

She tried to decline, her voice carrying a barely perceptible weakness and resistance.

"Oh dear, Xia, you're too quiet. You should go out for a walk to clear your mind!"

"The Eight Treasures Pavilion is a very elegant place. I heard that Princess Jingle often goes there! Consider it keeping us company!"

"And...it's said that Princess Jingle is captivated by the musician from the Eight Treasures Pavilion. Aren't you curious about that?!"

The Minister's daughter persisted, lowering her voice mysteriously.