The mermaids stayed outside for a long time and made a lot of noise, but it seemed to be of no use. Their brains did not know how to change course. It was just like when they were waiting for me to appear in the tunnel. They waited foolishly for more than a day, and only thought of going to the tunnel to look for me the next day. This ability to change thinking and respond flexibly was ultimately not enough.

Therefore, I predict that they may think of us hiding in the room tomorrow and then search. If they don’t find us, I think they will lose their direction. No, they should wait another day and then think of us in the next room, and repeat this cycle over and over again. This is my judgment of their brain circuits.

After they went into the sea, Yunwen and I also needed to solve the problem of food and clothing, so we hurried outside to find the giant fire lobster. It was already late at night and it was pitch black everywhere. I held a kerosene lamp and listened to the movements underwater first. There was basically no unusual movement, so I got off the deck and went to the shore, where the giant lobster died.

This big size is enough for several days and nights.

"Since it's dead, it's a food resource. If it's not eaten, it's a waste of resources. Sorry, brother, I'm sorry." I said to the lobster.

Then I used the dagger to pry and break open a piece of hard scale. After touching the soft flesh, I used the dagger to cut out a large piece and put it on the shell I had just removed. Using the same method, I broke off another piece, and then cut off another piece. I got two pieces in total, each the size of three steamed buns, which was enough for the two of us to eat.

My body was covered with blue blood, so I asked Yunwen to hold the blood in her hands while I washed it in the nearby sea water. Then I asked Yunwen to hold the kerosene lamp while I held the huge shrimp meat in my hands. We went back to the boat and went to the bow cabin. I thought that the room with the kerosene lamp was the second room here. Maybe the mermaids would come to look for me tomorrow after they figured it out, so I wanted to change rooms.

So Yunwen and I found the third room from the corridor in the cabin and took a look. It would have been better if we hadn't looked at it. As soon as we looked at it, we almost laughed out loud. We saw a long table with candlesticks, some silverware, knives and other items. There was also a fireplace, an oven and other items. You could make a fire in the fireplace, and there were some iron skewers for grilling meat on it. It was really complete.

I thought pirates just ate canned food, but I never thought they would have a separate kitchen to make delicious food and enjoy it on a daily basis.

"So many things." Yunwen couldn't help but praise.

I put the shrimp on the table and was quite satisfied.

"I guess we can't use these pots and pans for the time being as they're all rusted. Those silver items should still be usable. Pure silver is relatively stable. I'll take them to the water to clean them and we can use them later. Those knives, spoons, and forks should all be made of silver, as well as plates, cups, wine jugs, and other items. Can you cook anything with these things?" I asked.

Yunwen thought for a moment and said, "Let's light some charcoal fire later. We can go get some water, clean the oven, chop the shrimp meat and put it in there to stew and roast. I think it will be more fragrant."

So we did as we had said, and took the rusty hanging stove, which had a large capacity, and used it as a bucket, which was quite good. We placed all the utensils that needed to be washed in it, and after taking them out together, we washed them in the sea, filled another bucket and returned to the house, then found some cloth, wiped the stove, cleared away the cobwebs, and wiped it a little cleaner.

After finishing all this, I went to the next room and found some old wooden boards that were not used. I broke them and used them to make a fire. I had been shirtless all day and was feeling very cold. Fortunately, after lighting the oven and the fireplace, my body temperature gradually recovered and I felt much more comfortable.

According to the plan, Yunwen chopped the crab meat on a silver plate, made two large plates, and put them into the oven to bake. After a while, a fragrance came out. At this time, my nose seemed to smell the aroma of wine. I looked for it in the corner and found the wine. It was very old.

So I opened the package, poured a little on the shrimps and continued to grill them. Suddenly, a strong aroma came out, making me smack my lips.

"Zhou Bo, after we finish eating, what are our plans? Should we stay here overnight or find a way to leave?" Yunwen asked.

"Of course we should leave, otherwise we will just wait for them to catch us. Wait until later when they are all quiet. We can go back at night and move out of the post station temporarily. I think with the intelligence of those mermaids, they won't be able to find us in a year or two." I said.

"Okay, I'll listen to you. But it's freezing outside now, you'll catch a cold like this, so put this on." Yunwen said, and covered me with the animal skin she was wearing, and I felt much warmer.

Of course, out of some kind of manly dignity, I still declined, covered her with it again, and said, "I have thick skin and flesh, I can withstand it, but you don't want to catch a cold."

She shook her head helplessly.

Soon, the aroma filled our noses. We placed the shrimp meat on the table with a damp cloth. We wanted to just eat and leave quickly, but then we suddenly realized that it would be too boring to just fill our stomachs with food. Where else could we find a better place on the entire desert island? If we missed this place, we would never have it again.

So I lit the candlestick with the old lighter, tidied the table a little, and sat opposite Yunwen. She looked at me in surprise, not expecting that I would have such an interest. In fact, even I didn't expect that I would do such a thing in such a dangerous place.

I remember I only saw these plots in some idol dramas.

Each of us had a plate of braised shrimp in wine, each holding a knife and fork, and lit a candle. The candlelight made Yunwen's face look even more beautiful. There were only two of us sitting face to face in the room, and it seemed that we only had each other in our eyes, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

"What's wrong with you today? Why did you think of having a candlelight dinner?" Yunwen asked.

"Since you are lucky enough to have a romantic experience, there is no need to reject the opportunity too rigidly, right? I have never experienced these, but considering that you were born into a good family, you should like these romantic Western-style dining methods, right?" I asked.

As I said this, I clumsily held the knife vertically and chopped the shrimp meat hard. Maybe I used a little too much force, and there was a harsh sound between the knife and the plate.

"Can I be honest? I don't like it at all. I still prefer to eat rice and use chopsticks to eat fried, stir-fried and cooked food. Besides, this is not the way to hold the knife. That's how you use it when you fight with bayonets in battle." Yunwen said.

After saying that, she gestured for a while, and I followed her example and used the knife sideways. However, it was harder to exert force when using the knife sideways, so it would be better to just chew it in a few bites.

"Why? With your family and career being so respectable, shouldn't you be very accepting of this kind of Western romance?" I asked.

She shook her head and said, "Of course not. You are so far away that I can hardly see you. Besides, my fiancé proposed to me in such an occasion, so I don't like it very much. I prefer you to sit next to me, very close to me, and we eat coarse rice and plain food together. Most importantly, I think it is more romantic with you by my side. Sorry, did I spoil your mood?"

When I heard this, I was delighted. To be honest, I came up with this idea because I thought she would like it. Now it's perfect, there's no need to do anything unnecessary.

So I walked over with the plate and sat next to her. She covered her mouth with her hands and looked at me with a smile. She cut some shrimp meat with a knife, stuck it with a fork, and put it to my mouth. I ate it in one bite. It was very heartwarming.

"It does seem more romantic this way," I said.

She also smiled gently.

So I didn't care about anything else and just tore it open with my hands, gave her a piece and gave myself a piece, and we both enjoyed the meal very much, and finished the whole plate.

While I was eating happily, the notebook in my trouser pocket suddenly fell out. Yunwen was nearby and helped me pick it up. When she saw the title of the book and opened it to read, she immediately became silent. I only saw her turning the pages one by one, and her expression became more and more frozen.