CHAPTER 243: CHAPTER 243 ORIGINAL SIN 52

Liu Siyu didn’t want to go out. She was in a state where she was obviously bored to death but just wanted to lounge at home and not move. In short, she felt completely out of sorts and couldn’t get excited about anything!

But Liu Siyu wasn’t someone who didn’t know what’s good for her. She knew her cousin Liu Ying was doing this for her own good. Owing her a favor, she even begged someone to take her out to play. Wasn’t it just because she was worried that Liu Siyu would feel lonely playing by herself and end up overthinking things?

Clearly, Liu Siyu thought Liu Ying had entrusted her to her client because she was afraid she’d feel worse being alone, not knowing her cousin was actually trying to set her up on a matchmaking outing.

Sitting with a large group of people on a flashy tourist bus, others were chatting and laughing. Whether they knew each other from the same company or not, they could quickly get acquainted with a few words. Everyone seemed full of enthusiasm, except for Liu Siyu, who sat by herself, indifferent, showing no enthusiasm whatsoever.

When people next to her talked to Liu Siyu, she was too lazy to respond, merely answering with "uh-huhs" and "yeahs." Since they weren’t familiar with her and saw her cold attitude, they stopped talking to her. Liu Siyu didn’t mind, enjoying her peace and solitude.

The journey wasn’t far; after less than three hours, the bus reached the destination. Liu Siyu followed the crowd off the bus, immediately spotting a large area of lush greenery with a dozen or so strong, red horses leisurely grazing on the green grass, looking incredibly content.

In front of the horses was a big table with a sign that said "Horse riding, 100 yuan per hour!" Liu Siyu raised an eyebrow, finding the price surprisingly cheap. When she’d gone to other scenic spots before, it wasn’t that she hadn’t ridden a horse, but either there wasn’t enough time or the prices were outrageous.

Coincidentally, Liu Siyu was tired from walking and didn’t want to follow the crowd any longer, so she handed over 100 yuan, indicating she wanted to ride a horse into the scenic area. Then, a capable-looking man brought over a gentle and smaller mare, helping Liu Siyu onto the horse.

Since Liu Siyu couldn’t ride a horse, the man led the horse in front, allowing Liu Siyu to get used to it. Although it wasn’t her first time on a horse, every ride excited her immensely.

Perhaps it was an illusion, but in the past, whenever Liu Siyu rode a horse, time seemed to fast-forward and flew by! This time, it didn’t feel so quick; by the time the man reminded Liu Siyu that her time was up, she had thoroughly enjoyed the thrill of horseback riding!

Getting off the horse, Liu Siyu felt much better because the 100 yuan was well spent. Although she hadn’t checked the time, Liu Siyu believed she had sat on the horse for a full hour.

Coming off the horse, she was greeted by a shimmering river, with bamboo rafts, small boats, and black awning boats on the water. What moved Liu Siyu the most were several ornately carved boats!

These boats were manned by two people, one at the front and one at the rear, and were surrounded by light veils. Inside the boats were complete sets of furniture, with exquisite sets of porcelain and finely crafted pastries placed on blue and white porcelain plates! Just looking at them, one felt it would be incredibly enjoyable to sit on these boats.

In addition to these historically evocative canoes and bamboo rafts, what fascinated Liu Siyu the most was that all the boatmen wore traditional cloth garments, complete with ancient-looking outfits.

A few boatmen noticed Liu Siyu looking over and called out, "Do you want to take a boat, miss? Seventy yuan an hour, no hidden charges!" If it weren’t for these folks quoting modern prices and having short hair, Liu Siyu might have thought she had traveled through time! In such a place, with these people’s outfits, the feeling of a time warp was especially strong!

It’s worth mentioning that Liu Siyu was not short of money. Her previous job was in sales, a field where you either earn a lot or earn a little, and success depends entirely on your verbal skills.

Liu Siyu was one of those who made a lot; with several thousand yuan in commission every month, plus her base salary as an outstanding salesperson, she could earn a good seven or eight thousand yuan a month! End-of-year bonuses weren’t even included.

As someone who earned well, she also spent lavishly. Like now, upon seeing these boats that looked like they sailed out of poetry, with boatmen in full costume, and the serene, mirror-like river surface, Liu Siyu immediately entertained the idea, decided without a thought for money issues, and resolved to go for a spin on the river first.

However, Liu Siyu was a bit hesitant about which boat to take. She definitely wanted to ride the ornate boat; she had overheard people saying it cost five hundred yuan an hour. While many found the price too steep, Liu Siyu didn’t mind spending it.

But Liu Siyu didn’t just want to ride the ornate boat; she also wanted to try the other boats. Her eyes first landed on the black awning boat. Not to mention, it gave off quite a vibe, but the view from inside was too narrow, not enough of a thrill.

The small boat was also interesting but looked too narrow, and standing on it made her a bit nervous. After some thought, she found the bamboo raft the best: it had a wide deck, was the most stable on the water, and was double-layered, with the upper layer not touching the water, eliminating any worries about getting her shoes wet.

The bamboo raft owner was a savvy businessman. Seeing Liu Siyu readily paying to board, he pointed to a large sign on one side, asking if she’d like to change into an outfit.

Liu Siyu was a bit puzzled—why change clothes just to boat? Did they have water fights that required rain gear? But upon seeing the large sign, she understood why. It had about a dozen photos stuck on it, all taken on the river.

The photos featured both men and women, all dressed in ancient-style garments, with classical hairstyles, looking exactly like stills from a period drama in television shows.

These people in ancient attire either stood alone on a skiff, appearing celestial, or sat with long skirts spread out on a bamboo raft playing a zither or flute, or enjoyed tea and scenery inside a black awning boat, exuding an immortal allure that practically made one drool, eager to dress up for such photos themselves.

One Beauty’s photo was especially daring, wearing a revealing ancient-style dress, with heavy makeup, and her hair in a loose bun, her slightly parted red lips holding a Beauty fan, her long phoenix eyes seemingly casting flirtatious glances all the time, exuding pure seduction.

This Beauty lay languidly and seductively within the ornate boat, with light veils dancing around her in the river breeze! The scenery alone in the photos was enough to get a man’s blood pumping, an endless allure!

Seeing these photos immediately moved Liu Siyu, and she regretted not bringing her excellent camera, as she hadn’t expected much from this group trip. Now her fingers itched to take photos but she lacked a camera.