Liang Jian: I have a canteen

As a captain who had been sailing for over a decade, David had naturally been to India and was very familiar with their dietary habits.

Things you dare not look back on, you shouldn't think about too much, otherwise you'll only feel more and more nauseous.

David poured himself a cup of black tea, took a sip, and then steered the conversation to food. "I heard from Raul that Mr. Edogawa, you're keeping the fish because you plan to eat it?"

Xu San nodded, indicating that this was the case.

Then David continued, “If you trust the cook on my ship, you can give him the fish.”

David looked at Xu San and added, "He's a chef from an island nation! He's really good at making sashimi!"

“Although I’m from an island nation, I’m not very interested in sashimi!” Xu San replied. “Meat is better cooked thoroughly. Even though sailfish is a sea fish, it still has parasites.”

"Oh~" David was slightly taken aback, "Parasitites!?"

"They're tiny insects, you can only see them under a microscope!" First Mate Raul explained for Xu San.

"First Mate Raul is right. If it gets into your body by accident, it will be very troublesome to clean it up!" Xu San said.

“I never would have guessed!” David’s eyes widened. “Then why do you islanders still love eating raw fish so much?”

"Hmm~~" Xu San pondered for a moment, "Japan's technology for treating parasites is world-leading, which is why Japanese people like to eat it and don't have so many taboos!"

"Hahaha~" Captain David laughed, "I never expected it to be for this reason!"

Xu San also gave an awkward laugh.

Island nations are indeed adept at treating parasites, but that's for the future. Whether they're ahead now, Xu San doesn't know.

However, this joke from later generations can be used to lighten the mood now.

After laughing, Xu San added, "Although there are treatments, the process of getting sick and being treated is still very painful!" David nodded in agreement with Xu San's words, and then asked, "So, Mr. Edogawa, what kind of delicious food do you plan to make with the fish? Since you left the fish behind, you must have some plans, right?"

"Olive oil pan-fried tuna steak!" Xu San didn't hide anything. "This is a dish I heard about from an Italian sailor. He said that this is what they make when they catch sailfish at sea."

Swordfish and tuna are similar in size, so Xu San guesses they'll be prepared in similar ways.

"I never knew Mr. Edogawa could cook!"

"Just a hobby!" Xu San said politely.

It was only now that the Elisa sisters had caught Captain David's attention.

It's not that the two sisters aren't pretty; it's just that David might not be interested in women.

The two sisters were impeccable in their manners. After they bowed, Captain David did not inquire about their relationship with Xu San.

Having French blood, he naturally concluded that both sisters were Xu San's lovers.

Europeans share a lot in common, and after a few casual words, they found something to talk about.

David was very talkative and approachable. Although he looked a bit fierce, his short and stout build made him seem rather endearing.

Time passed slowly, and Xu San checked his watch. "Captain David, I'd like to go check on the kitchen."

"Go ahead, and if the food is delicious, could I have a taste?" David said with a mysterious smile. "I have some good wine, you know."

"Of course!" Xu San didn't refuse; it was just a small favor. (End of Chapter)