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

To be honest, Wen Yue thought that if Lin Ge Rui knew the real reason why his candy store was robbed, his expression would be quite interesting.

"I remember Miss Padophilia left some money when she took those candies. If that's the case, why didn't you just buy them?"

Recalling the detailed report filed by Lin Gerui, the "Rat King," Wen Yue asked curiously.

"That's because it's too much trouble to buy them. With so many candies, it's not only troublesome to calculate the total cost, but it also attracts attention."

After giving her answer as a matter of course, Pado didn't forget to pick up a candy, unwrap it, and put it in her mouth.

After hearing Pado's answer, Wen Yue took a sip of tea and said helplessly, "If that's the reason, then there's really no problem. However, in the entire Lungmen, only Miss Pado Phyllis would do something like this."

Fumizuki's words were not sarcastic at all; on the contrary, they were a unique way of praising Padofelis's abilities.

After all, in this enormous Dragon Gate, there are very few people who can do what she did: not only perfectly evade the search of the "Rat King" Lin Ge Rui, but also help others right under their noses.

"Hey, don't make us sound so bold and powerful, we're actually quite weak!" After understanding the hidden meaning in Wen Yue's words, Pado couldn't help but wag her tail and retort.

She didn't want this politician to think she was very capable, especially if he mentioned it later.

What if you have high expectations of yourself and are forced to do dangerous or troublesome things?

Moreover, Cat doesn't think she's really that capable. She's actually encountered several near-exposures during this period, but she managed to survive thanks to Xiao Shi's "lack of pragmatism."

If she had been a lone and vulnerable person from the beginning, she probably would have been remembered by so many informants and arresting agents, or even captured.

"Ha~"

After hearing Pado's rebuttal, Wen Yue couldn't help but chuckle. She didn't continue discussing the topic further.

……

Just as the two had been chatting for a while, Bai Xue, who was standing quietly not far away, looked at Wen Yue as if she had received some news and nodded slightly to her.

Pado, who had taken in the two's subtle actions, couldn't help but blink her gradient-colored eyes, then smiled and said, "It seems that Lady Wenyue has made her confirmation. May we leave now?"

"Of course, if you're still not comfortable with that, we can accept you reducing your body size!"

Others might not understand the meaning of the silent exchange between master and servant, but the cat understood. It simply meant that the others had privately confirmed that they hadn't taken anything extra, and then reported this to Wen Yue through Bai Xue.

"Heh~ Of course, Miss Padofelis, it's your prerogative. However, please keep in touch afterward, because there might be a big business opportunity." Upon hearing this, Wen Yue chuckled softly, then spoke in a gentle yet meaningful tone.

If the subsequent investigation confirms that Pado is without problems, Wen Yue wouldn't mind training and utilizing this "special talent." If any problems arise, well, that's another story…

However, in either case, it's always easier to get things done if you're in contact with someone.

"Well, don't worry, don't worry. Unless something unexpected happens, we shouldn't suddenly lose contact." With that, Pado stood up, stretched, and then said slowly:

"That's all for now, sorry to bother you."

After saying that, the cat waved to Wen Yue and then dashed away without looking back, giving no one a chance to stop her.

The instant Pado quickly left the villa area, Xiao Shi, far away in the hotel, used his ability to influence the personnel in the monitoring room with an illusion, causing them to erase all traces related to the cat from the surveillance footage.

……

Inside the villa——

"My lord, are you just going to let her go like this?" After receiving the news that Pado had completely left, Bai Xue, who was standing quietly to the side, couldn't help but ask.

"It's alright. Aside from one Lungmen coin, she didn't cause us any loss, did she? On the contrary, she made us realize our own problems." At this point, Wen Yue paused slightly, put down her slightly cool teacup, and continued unhurriedly:

"Alright, there's nothing more to say about this. I'll have someone investigate later. As for now... why don't you go and help me make some preparations, Bai Xue?"

After speaking, Wen Yue's meaningful gaze fell on the pile of scattered items on the coffee table.

"Yes."

After instantly understanding her master's meaning, Bai Xue nodded slightly and went to help with the so-called "preparations".

……

In an office—

"Aqiu——"

Wei Yanwu suddenly sneezed loudly for no apparent reason and couldn't help but frown.

What's wrong with him today? Starting sometime this afternoon, he felt restless, as if something bad was about to happen...

However, after thinking it over, Wei Yanwu couldn't find any major events or crises, so he had no choice but to silently suppress his feelings once again.

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After leaving the villa, Pado originally wanted to take advantage of the free time to go to Eden and make her presence known, but after sensing that the other side was busy, she had no choice but to give up the plan for the time being and go to meet up with her younger brother.

In the past few days, except for a few occasions when Eden stayed in the hotel, he has spent most of his time learning about the history of this city and the world.

Although Miss Eden didn't care too much about money, she had to admit that money could indeed accomplish many things.

So, whether for convenience or for other reasons, she plans to develop her economy in this world. As for whether she'll continue singing, who can say for sure?

P.S.: This is a bit of a stretch, but I've finally finished writing about it. Wow, little loli, my little loli, I'm going to write about little lolis.

Chapter 55 The Value of Wei Lao Er's Private Stash

Beside a street in a slum—

"Canned food, is there anywhere else you'd like to go?"

An Suo gently stroked the fat cat in his arms and asked in a low voice.

"Meow~"

When confronted with the question, Canned Food simply let out a soft cry and shook its fluffy head.

Although Canned Food actually wants to go to quite a few places, it has already had An Suo buy it a lot of food. If it keeps buying more, and Pado finds out tonight, it'll definitely get a lecture, maybe even half the cat food...

So after a little consideration, the fat cat temporarily gave up on letting its "little brother" continue to vote.

Hey.

“In that case, let’s go back. It’s getting late, I just don’t know when Miss Phyllis will be back…” Noticing the can’s little movements, An Suo first nodded, then looked up at the sky and whispered.

"Meow~"

Then, just as An Suo turned to leave with the canned food, intending to return to her lodgings, a figure silently appeared behind her, and then a snow-white hand suddenly clapped.

"what!"

Even though it was just a light tap on his shoulder, An Suo immediately bristled, quickly creating distance and warily turning his head to look behind him.

"..."

However, once An Suo clearly saw who had taken the picture, her tense nerves slowly relaxed. She then looked at the person with a resentful gaze and complained, "Miss Phyllis, don't you know that scaring someone can be deadly..."

"Oh, I just wanted to give you a surprise. Have you had dinner yet? If not, let's eat together." Meeting the resentful look in her eyes, Pado innocently blinked her beautiful heterochromatic eyes and changed the subject.

"..."

Looking at the innocent-looking "boss" who had startled him, An Suo's lips twitched involuntarily. After a moment of silence, he said in a vengeful tone, "Let's go! I want to eat well tonight!"

Although Miss Purple Rabbit wasn't very hungry because she had eaten snacks earlier, whether she was hungry or not didn't matter anymore...

"Hey, no problem! Just lead the way with whatever you want to eat. Tonight, I'll be hanging out with you, An Suo." Looking at An Suo's adorable expression, Pa Duo smiled brightly and said.

"you……"

Hearing his own "sulking" joke being readily agreed to, An Suo was taken aback at first, then turned his head slightly and said in a somewhat unnatural tone, "You said it yourself, let's go... I'll eat you out of house and home today."

After saying that, Miss Purple Rabbit didn't look at Pado's reaction anymore. Instead, she turned around and left with the can of food in her arms. Her back view looked like she was fleeing in panic.

"..."

Watching An Suo's retreating figure, Pado helplessly shrugged, then quickened her pace and happily followed after him.

……

"...Miss Phyllis, you came back so late today, did you run into some big trouble?" On the way to dinner, An Suo seemed to suddenly remember something and hesitated for a moment before asking Pado in a low voice.

Having already noticed An Suo's expression and waiting for her to ask, Pado stroked her chin and replied, "No big trouble, not at all. On the contrary, we've had quite a fruitful day."

After saying that, the cat proudly pulled out a shiny... LMD from its pocket!

"...?"

As An Suo saw what Pa Duo had taken out of her bosom, a question mark slowly appeared above her head.

It wasn't that Miss Purple Rabbit looked down on the money, nor that she thought it was too little. After all, this amount of money would have been enough for her to survive for a week or two before... It was just that the contrast was too great.

Think about how generous and indifferent the "big brother" was to money in the past, and then look at him now... he's so "serious" about taking out a single bill?

Honestly, I'm starting to wonder if Pado has fallen on hard times? Maybe we should just grab something to eat tonight...?

"Hmph, An Suo, you don't understand the value of this money..." Noticing An Suo's little expression, Pado snorted twice and prepared to start talking to her.

Before Maomao could say anything, a shop on the roadside caught her eye, prompting her to change the subject and say, "Ice cream! What flavor does Ansuo want? Let's go buy some."

"?"

Before An Suo could catch up with Pa Duo's erratic train of thought, she was pulled by the hand and led towards the shops on the side of the road.

In just a moment, Miss Purple Rabbit had an ice cream in her hand, in the small bowl held by the can, and in Pado's hand...

Meanwhile, the money that the cat had just wanted to use to explain its origins simply vanished from her hands.

"..."

Still dazed and eating her ice cream, An Suo savored the rich flavor she had never tasted before. Looking at the person and cat happily enjoying their meal beside her, she murmured, "Is this the value of that bill?"

"Ok?"

Hearing the soft sound from An Suo's mouth, Pa Duo turned her head to look at her in confusion, then realized what she meant and said with a smile, "Oh, An Suo, are you still thinking about what just happened?"

"The reason we said this money was valuable before is because we got it from a [big shot] today."

"If that's the case, then why..."

Upon hearing this, An Suo was taken aback. He first glanced at the ice cream in his hand, then looked at Pato with a puzzled expression.

After listening to her cheap boss's words, Miss Purple Rabbit probably understood the reason for his previous "seriousness," but it was precisely because of this that she became even more puzzled.

Since that bill had such great added value, why did Pado just use it so readily...?

"Well, that's because it's not very valuable, or rather, not that valuable. After all, I don't plan to collect it." Saying this, Pado licked the melting ice cream in her hand before continuing:

"Since that's the case, use it to buy food and friends..."

Wouldn't sharing it with friends better demonstrate its value?