Chapter 630: Overwhelmed
Zhou Xue’er understood Ling Zhan’s personality quite well.
He was a man who could only be influenced subtly over time.
No matter how beautiful or seductive you were, if you approached him directly, he would 100% reject you.
This kind of man was generally more receptive to women who he had gotten to know over time.
At the very least, Zhou Xue’er had progressed from often being turned away by Ling Zhan to now being able to freely come and go from his residence, which spoke volumes.
"Li Chaoge, Saint Luni, Saint Lucy, and… Zhu Yaoguang, I can only say your methods are wrong."
Zhou Xue’er secretly chuckled and shook her head.
But it made sense.
These women were all prodigies.
From childhood, they had always been pursued by others.
The men pursuing them could line up from the Fortress of a Hundred Ghosts all the way to Fusang.
So, even though they liked Ling Zhan, their status as prodigies meant they wouldn’t lower themselves completely to approach him.
Let alone cook for Ling Zhan themselves?
But this wasn’t to say that Li Chaoge or Saint Luni weren’t good.
It was just that women like them didn’t appeal to a man like Ling Zhan.
Some men might like the strong, independent type like Li Chaoge or Saint Luni.
But in Ling Zhan’s eyes, he seemed to prefer a gentle woman with whom he could share life’s ups and downs.
Someone who could fight alongside him but also share quiet, dependable moments in everyday life.
Zhou Xue’er touched her delicate face.
Hmm…
She wasn’t devastatingly beautiful, but at least she was charming and lovely. In terms of looks, she wasn’t inferior to Li Chaoge and the others. After all, she was the daughter of a prominent general; her standing was definitely not low.
Zhou Xue’er’s grandfather, Zhou Jianguo, was a general on the frontline of the Forbidden Zone of Ten Thousand Demons.
Zhou Xue’er’s heroic and capable demeanor was heavily influenced by her grandfather.
Now.
She was responsible for Ling Zhan’s daily meals and was close to winning his favor through his stomach.
Moreover, she was also Ling Zhan’s deputy and fought alongside him in battles.
Overall, she had the upper hand.
Those prodigy women would never guess that this young lady was secretly outmaneuvering them.
Thinking of this.
Zhou Xue’er smiled with satisfaction.
After finishing his breakfast, Ling Zhan got up to wash the dishes. After a short break, he began his physical training.
Zhou Xue’er naturally asked, “I missed my training today. Can I join you?”
Ling Zhan nodded without much thought.
She brought him breakfast and wanted to join in on training; it would have been impolite to refuse.
But Zhou Xue’er shyly lowered her head and softly said, “Can I borrow your room to change into my training clothes?”
But he couldn’t pinpoint what.
Ling Zhan had no idea…
Men were most vulnerable to this kind of subtle, intangible charm.
Unable to figure it out, Ling Zhan didn’t dwell on it.
He got up to train and complete his daily system tasks.
After training.
Zhou Xue’er, glistening with sweat, shyly asked, “Can I use your bathroom?”
Ling Zhan nodded.
He couldn’t find a reason to refuse.
After all, she had trained and was sweaty. Taking a shower and changing clothes was perfectly normal.
It would have been cold and unkind to tell her to return to her own room to shower.
Strange…
This felt very strange.
Ling Zhan felt as though he was being played.
But he couldn’t find any evidence.
Zhou Xue’er’s requests were all reasonable and impossible to refuse.
After all, she had been bringing him meals every day.
So much so that Ling Zhan had become lazy and stopped going to the dining hall, simply waiting for Zhou Xue’er to bring him food.
Hmm…
Maybe he was overthinking it.
………
If Zhou Xue’er gave up halfway and let Ling Zhan return to the dining hall, all her previous efforts would have been in vain.
Understanding this, Zhou Xue’er always prepared bentos in her storage ring, even during missions.
She might not have captured Ling Zhan’s heart yet, but she was determined to win over his stomach!
After her shower, Zhou Xue’er changed back into her youthful sailor uniform.
Not daring to linger, she quickly bid farewell and left Ling Zhan’s residence.
Otherwise, staying too long might arouse suspicion.
It could only be said…
Zhou Xue’er had a remarkable understanding of relationships.
Even without prior experience, she could skillfully gauge boundaries and steadily integrate herself into Ling Zhan’s life.
Today, they ate and trained together.
Tomorrow, they might go shopping.
The day after that, they might watch a movie.
And the day after that…
They might even have kids.
Thinking of this, Zhou Xue’er happily skipped away, humming a tune, as she headed back to her residence.
Members of the Ninth Squad passing by were stunned, their eyes wide with shock.
What’s going on?
Deputy Zhou, always so composed, was now dressed in a youthful sailor uniform with alluring black stockings, humming like a cheerful young girl as she skipped away!!
This…
"I told you! Deputy Zhou is in love!"
"Just look at her entire demeanor; she’s radiating a lovestruck aura!"
"She always wore combat uniforms, and even during leisure time, she’d wear simple long skirts. Now she’s even wearing a sailor uniform and black stockings. She’s clearly trying to win over Captain Ling."
The Ninth Squad members had sharp eyes.
At a glance, they could tell…
Actually, there was no need to guess!
The entire Ninth Squad already knew Deputy Zhou was trying to win over Captain Ling.
After all, whenever Deputy Zhou reported to Captain Ling, her tone became soft and coquettish. Even a blind person could sense the difference.
"The only question is whether Deputy Zhou can succeed, considering she has plenty of rivals…"
Someone shook their head.
"I think her chances are high. I heard from Yelan that Captain Ling’s meals are now entirely handled by Deputy Zhou, and she makes them herself."
"Wow, pulling the love-wife bento card, huh?"
"Honestly, if a beautiful woman in a sailor uniform and black stockings cooked for me every day, I’d be overwhelmed too!"
"Exactly…"