This was the path she'd chosen, and he couldn't stop her. He turned and headed toward the sea.
He was used to walking in wet shoes and socks. Visibility was limited underwater, and without shoes, it was hard to avoid stepping on sharp rocks or shells.
To make it easier for Marcia, he deliberately chose a smoother path, doing his best to avoid the jagged, uneven areas.
Marcia wasn't a fool. After noticing Lin Chen wasn't leading her in a straight line but was meandering along the shore, she realized the path under her feet was much smoother than the ground on either side.
The realization warmed her heart, and she secretly added a few points to his score.
'Men from Great Xia are really all like this. They don't talk much, but they get things done quietly. Their thoughtfulness is so much better than those Western men who just talk big.'
"See? This place is shellfish territory."
