I'm on the Ark, and I start out as Gretchen.

'Padre, I've gathered the information you requested. It really is just a trivial matter; my great Herrscher of Knowledge handled it with ease!'

'So fast! No wonder you're the boss!'

'Hmph, alright, I'll share what I found out with you.' Faced with Pado's praise, Xiao Shi gave a light, pleased hum.

Although Xiao Shi actually put in a lot of effort in this matter, starting before dawn today to wait for the people in the villa to come out to make purchases, both she and Pado tacitly chose not to do it.

Wow, that's so detailed!

"Of course, how could your Boss Shi not be thorough in his actions! Alright, alright, I'm going out for breakfast with the old antique. Call me if you need anything." With that, Xiao Shi, urged by Hua, stopped contacting Pado.

"..."

"Ansuo, let's go have breakfast too!"

After the conversation ended, Pado looked up at An Suo and asked with a grin.

"Ah good."

Although An Suo didn't quite understand why the topic had jumped so quickly, he still nodded.

……

After entrusting the task of finding the breakfast shop to An Suo, Pa Duo quietly followed behind him, studying the villa information that Xiao Shi had pieced together from several people's memories.

But how should I put it? It would have been better if she hadn't been researching it. As soon as she started, the cat got a headache. It looks like she'll need to ask Little Knowledge Boss for help again when she takes action later.

As for why she said that… well, it's because Pado has once again realized that unless she forces her way in, she simply doesn't have the skills to sneak in unnoticed…

Even if you're incredibly lucky and manage to evade all the patrol personnel, you can't possibly escape all the surveillance cameras, let alone the fact that there are people in the monitoring room 24/7...

"Big cities are such a hassle... Oh well, I guess I'll just have to bother Boss Shi then." After analyzing the information she had gathered, Pado couldn't help but mutter to herself.

Although she chose the target herself and understood that it was normal for the area to be heavily guarded, Cat still couldn't help feeling annoyed. The cost-effectiveness was really low; she could have stocked up on several batches of goods in Twilight Street in that time…

However, for the sake of the mission, and to continue living in this city with food, drink, and apprentices, a little trouble is worth it.

Just as Pado was lost in thought, An Su, who was walking in front of her, suddenly stopped and turned around, asking with a puzzled expression, "Miss Phyllis is in a bad mood today?"

"Hey, no way! I'm in a great mood."

When asked this question abruptly, Pado was taken aback at first, but then she reacted and replied.

"That's hardly convincing. You've only been awake a short while, Miss Phyllis, and you've already spaced out twice. Has something happened?" As she spoke, An Suo lightly touched her chin, then, as if remembering something, added with a frivolous smile:

"If anything serious happens, remember to let me know in advance so I can make a quick getaway."

"?"

Paddy, once again taken aback by the frivolous words uttered by the thief, muttered helplessly:

"Hey! We haven't even gotten into any trouble yet, and you're already thinking about running away!"

"Oh, I call this prevention!"

After saying that, he chuckled to himself, picked up the can, and quickened his pace.

"You can't defend against these things! And why are you running so fast? I'm not going to eat you!"

Seeing An Su quicken her pace, Pado wagged her tail and playfully chased after her.

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After breakfast—

"Well, we've finished breakfast. Let's split up in a bit." Pado put down her chopsticks, wiped her mouth, and said.

"Hmm, will Miss Phyllis be back at noon? Where should we meet?"

Upon hearing this, An Suo looked up and asked curiously.

Although Pado had already told her about the split-up plan and some related details this morning, this particular aspect was not mentioned.

"Noon...it depends on the situation, I'm not sure. As for the meeting place, it doesn't matter, I'll come find you when I'm free." Faced with An Suo's question, Pado gently stroked her chin and thought for a moment before answering.

"That's it, I understand."

After hearing Pado's answer, An Suo nodded without saying anything more, but changed the subject and continued to ask:

"What are the general inclinations of those 'important people' that you asked me to inquire about, Miss Phyllis?"

"This one... you know, the kind who's powerful, influential, and rich." Hearing this, Pado lowered her voice and started whispering.

"Okay, I'll be more careful."

Hearing the boss's blunt words, An Suo shook his head helplessly and said.

"Haha, thank you for your help, An Suo. Here, this is your lunch money."

"Hmm~"

After giving her a final few words of advice, Pado parted ways with Ansuo, who was carrying the canned food.

……

After parting ways with her younger brother, Pado leisurely slipped away to the vicinity of Wei Yanwu's house. However, this time, she didn't get too close, but instead stayed in a tree at a key intersection near the villa.

As for why I'm staying here, it's obviously because I'm waiting for an opportunity.

Based on her own investigation and the information gathered by Xiao Shi, Pa Duo discovered that there was always a "master" staying at the house in this enormous villa, and usually, the person who spent the most time at home was Wen Yue, the wife of Wei Yanwu, the Governor of Longmen...

With the owner home, it was harder for the cat to make a move. After all, she couldn't very well sneak in and then just smash a brick against Wen Yue... She was confident that if she dared to do that, Wei Yanwu, that henpecked man, would send Hei Suo to hunt her down that very day.

Although Pado wasn't afraid, she knew she wouldn't have a peaceful life in Lungmen from now on. Her underlings might also be implicated, and she didn't believe that the "Lungmen Governor's" intelligence capabilities wouldn't uncover the connection between her and An Suo.

So, just to be on the safe side, I plan to wait and see. After all, Wen Yue isn't someone who never leaves home. I can make my move when she goes out to see Wei Lao Er or takes a break to go for a drive.

"..."

Thinking it over, Pado rested her head on her arms, leisurely lay down on the tree branch, squinted her eyes and looked at the sky through the dense leaves, and continued to plan the details of her next move.

P.S.: I'll just write a short chapter today to get a feel for it. Soon, the official work will begin, and I'm a little excited.

Okay, that's all for now. Time for bed. I'll resume double updates tomorrow. If I don't write soon, I won't have money for food. Actually, I'm even more anxious than you guys...

Chapter 50 Cat sneaks in

"Ah~"

Although Pado had prepared herself mentally when she started waiting here, after spending most of the day here and figuring out her plans and goals, she still felt bored. Not only bored, but the cat began to feel drowsy as she lay on the tree branch.

Just as the cat was half-asleep with her eyes half-closed, a car speeding from the direction of the villa came into her line of sight and caught her attention.

"Ok?"

"!"

After seeing the car clearly, Pado, who had been lazily lying on the tree branch, instantly sat up and became energetic.

"Oh my, I actually got to see it! I thought I wouldn't have a chance today."

After nimbly jumping down from the tree and landing lightly, Pado watched the car disappear from sight and muttered with a smile, "It was worth spending most of the day here without even having lunch!"

As for why Maomao was so sure the opportunity had come, it was because the luxury car that had just disappeared from her sight was Wen Yue's racing car, Wei Yanwu's wife.

Although Wen Yue changes her car to the latest model from time to time, according to Pado's investigation, the car that this lady usually uses is the one she just mentioned. Moreover, except when she takes the car for maintenance, Wen Yue is almost always the one driving it when she goes out.

"Let's go~"

After Wen Yue's car completely disappeared, Pado didn't intend to waste any more time there. With a flick of her tail, she quickly left.

Now she plans to go to the villa to confirm whether Wen Yue has really left.

If so, the cat doesn't plan to delay any longer; she intends to seize this opportunity and go for it!

……

As she slipped into the villa, Pado didn't forget to communicate with the others in her mind. After all, her earlier request to ask Boss Shi again was not just empty talk; it would be foolish not to take advantage of such a convenient opportunity.

"You're incredibly skilled at recognizing bosses! Please help us out again!"

Xiao Shi, who was about to lose a game of chess with Hua, had a slight glint in his eye after receiving a plea for help from Pa Duo. He then coughed lightly and said:

'Cough... Hmph, what a troublesome fellow, but since you begged me, I'll reluctantly go and help you.'

'Great! '

'Summon me there.'

'Um. ’

Then, just before Xiao Shi was summoned away, she suddenly stood up. With her "accidental" movement, the chessboard tilted and the pieces fell to the ground... The deadlock was instantly resolved.

"..."

"Ugh……"

Looking at the chess pieces scattered all over the ground and Xiao Shi who had disappeared, Hua remained silent for a moment, then couldn't help but sigh helplessly, and then began to clean up the scene as usual.

You can't beat your own child to death, so what else can you do but spoil them?

……

"So, tell me, what kind of help do you need from the great Herrscher of Knowledge this time?" Little Knowledge, who had been summoned by Pado, asked with his hands on his hips, feigning ignorance.

Even if people are of one mind, there are still some procedures that need to be followed, otherwise it would seem like they lack presence and face.

"Of course, I'd appreciate it if you could help me get in, Boss Shi. The security here is too tight; I'd be easily spotted if I went alone." Pado paused slightly, then changed the subject and continued:

"If I'm exposed then, it will be a disgrace to your reputation, boss!"

"Ahem... Alright, alright."

,I see."

As usual, Xiao Shi, who was pleased by Pado's praise, coughed twice and said seriously, "Let me first confirm whether Wen Yue has really left."

"Ah."

Afterwards, while Xiao Shi used her abilities to check the situation, Pa Duo huddled in a corner and communicated with Hua again, asking her to do a small favor for her.

Not long after Maomao finished her conversation with Hua, Xiaoshi's voice quietly rang in her heart, telling her about the current situation.

"It's confirmed. Wen Yue did leave the villa, and her personal guards followed her. I'll offer you some small assistance later. Seize the opportunity, and don't tarnish my reputation as your boss!"

"Received, boss!"

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