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

“???)……

Looking at the food piling up in her bowl, Gretchen silently moved her small bowl a little further away before nodding and saying, "Yes, but I took care of it when I was out last time... It shouldn't be a problem for a while?"

The little girl, who already roughly understood what Wenyue was thinking, didn't mind guiding her a bit and revealing some of her abilities to provide her with some small, convenient assistance.

"Gresh, you went out... Oh, is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Yue, with a gentle expression and a smile on her face, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly and sigh. At the same time, her quick mind immediately recalled something that had happened yesterday.

Yesterday, she noticed that Gretchen and one of her sisters had purchased a large amount of supplies in Lungmen. While the quantity wasn't terrifying, it was certainly eye-catching.

Then Wen Yue guessed that this batch of supplies would most likely be used for her niece Xiao Ta, and now it seems that it's completely confirmed.

It seems that Gretchen brings things back home (to the Reunion Movement) every time she goes on a trip to support its development.

"Gresh, you really support that kid Tata." After figuring it out, Wen Yue couldn't help but sigh again.

To be honest, family members know each other well. Although it had been a long time since they had seen each other, Wen Yue felt that she still understood Xiao Ta's true nature.

She would never allow a child as young as Gretchen to carry supplies for her when she went out. Since it couldn't have been Talulah's idea, and considering that Gretchen's sisters gave the little one a lot of autonomy, the answer is obvious…

"Hmm... because I believe that with everyone's support, Tarua will be a great leader!" Hearing Fumizuki's exclamation, Gretchen nodded emphatically, her eyes sparkling as she spoke.

This isn't something the little girl made up; it's her honest opinion.

If it weren't for Black Serpent's meddling and the loss of her friends, Gretsch believed that Talulah was qualified and capable of leading her companions to the end. There might have been stumbles along the way, but setbacks are accompanied by growth and change. She didn't believe that Talulah would be unable to get back up after encountering setbacks, or that the Reunion Movement would be unable to rise again.

Although Talulah was called a "diode" by many before she transmigrated, one thing is undeniable: this dragon lady possesses great personal charm.

Her ideals, kindness, and actions attracted and moved groups of people with the same ideals to gather around her and follow her, which is why the Reunion Movement was born.

"That's really high praise..."

Chapter 141 Discussion

"That's really high praise..."

After sighing, Wen Yue narrowed her eyes slightly and said meaningfully, "I saw that little Gretchen and your older sister went shopping for quite a few things earlier. Do you need Auntie to help you carry them home?"

"Hmm... no need for complicated transportation, I can just take it back with me." Gretchen shook her head slightly and refused after hearing Wen Yue's words.

"...?"

Upon receiving Gretchen's unexpected reply, the gentle and tentative Wen Yue couldn't help but be taken aback, and a question mark appeared above her head.

No, you're just taking it back? How?

To be honest, Wen Yue originally thought that Gretsch's people would transport the large amount of supplies she purchased in Lungmen in the future by finding caravans or other means... but now it seems that's not the case.

After thinking for a moment, Wen Yue stopped her brainstorming and then asked, "Take her back directly... Little Gretchen, can you tell Auntie how you plan to take her?"

"Uh???) Just draw the things in the painting, then seal it up and take it away..." Grey said seriously without changing her expression when she heard that the conversation had reached a crucial point.

"!"

Gretchen's words immediately surprised Fumizuki. Then, because of her position, she also thought of many other things.

For example, she realized the strategic significance of the cute little guy in front of her on the battlefield and in operations. Although she didn't know the upper limit of this ability yet, she believed that she could definitely take all the supplies she had purchased this time, otherwise she wouldn't have bought so many at once.

Moreover, Fumizuki's intuition told her that Gretchen's abilities might be far more than that...

It's a pity, but not entirely a pity. Wen Yue is sure that if Gretsch had met her in the first place, she would have definitely found a way to keep her here.

Of course, it's fine for people to stay with Xiaota right now, especially with such a supportive attitude.

"Is there a limit to how many paintings Gretchen can keep?" Coming back to her senses, Wen Yue continued to ask, "If you can still bring them, Auntie can help you buy some more things so you can take them back to Xiao Ta."

“Nothing has been found yet… As long as my strength isn’t exhausted, I can continue drawing.” Upon hearing this, Gretchen gently shook her head and explained.

Although the answer was somewhat vague, the little girl wasn't trying to fool anyone. Her ability was that the stronger the "thing" she sealed or the more energy it contained, the more energy she would consume.

But simply drawing some supplies into her paintings was a piece of cake for her, requiring almost no effort. It could be said that she would draw as much as she received.

As for her own abilities, Gretchen didn't intend to reveal too much to Fumizuki, adopting a "I won't tell you unless you ask" approach, and if asked too much, she would give vague answers and let others guess.

After all, she said all this simply so she could easily get some things from Lungmen to take back to Talulah; there was no need for anything more.

"Oh, I see. Then Auntie will have to prepare well in the coming days." Hearing Gretchen's reply, Wen Yue's eyes flashed with understanding, and then she smiled gently at her.

"Alright, stop chatting with me, the food will get cold soon."

"Um……"

……

After finishing her meal, Gretchen chatted with Wen Yue about some interesting things about the Reunion Movement that this little girl reasonably knew, then rubbed her eyes and prepared to get some sleep.

On the one hand, the little girl's good sleep schedule kicked in, and she was really sleepy when it was time to go to bed.

On the other hand, she realized that if she didn't rest, Wei Yanwu really wasn't planning to come back.

At first, Greta could think it was a coincidence, but as time went on, she realized she wasn't stupid. She almost didn't need to guess to know that Wei Yanwu was 99.9% being sent away by his wife. She didn't know exactly what he was doing, but she was quite certain of that.

The little girl has already revealed so much, and in order to give the couple some time to discuss things, she still thinks it's best to leave as soon as possible.

"Ah~"

Thinking about it, Gretchen covered her mouth with her hand and yawned, then looked at the person beside her, "Fluffy... I'm a little sleepy, I want to sleep..."

"Yes, now that you mention it, it really is getting late. Since you're sleepy..."

"If you're ready, I'll take little Gretchen to wash up." Upon hearing this, Wen Yue glanced at the time, nodded gently, and then stood up and extended her hand to Gretchen.

"Ugh, ???)..."

Without hesitation, Gretchen grasped Wen Yue's furry hand and led her away from the living room to wash up.

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the other side--

Tonight, thanks to Bai Xue's close "protection," Wei Yanwu completely abandoned his thoughts of sneaking out for drinks and dutifully led the way in working overtime at the Imperial Guard Bureau. He even got a little tipsy and worked very late.

By the time he realized what was happening and took Bai Xue back, it was already quite dark outside.

When Wei Yanwu finally got home, he immediately saw Wen Yue sitting on the living room sofa with a bad expression, seemingly lost in thought.

He then quickly recalled whether he had done anything "out of line" that day, and after confirming that the problem wasn't with him, he went over and said:

"What happened, Fumizuki? Let me make this clear, I didn't go out drinking today. And what about that little guest from Talulah you mentioned earlier?"

"Well, it's none of your business. I just found out a few things. As for Little Greta, she's already gone to rest. She spent the whole day shopping with Xiao Chen and is a little tired." Faced with her husband's question, Wen Yue put aside her thoughts and shook her head to explain.

She then stood up and walked to Wei Yanwu's side to take off his coat, saying, "Change your clothes and rest for a bit. You've worked hard today."

"But you've come back just in time. There are some things we need to discuss in the study later."

"it is good."

Upon hearing this, Wei Yanwu didn't ask any further questions. He nodded and went back to his room to change his clothes. Although he didn't know exactly what his wife knew, the unspoken understanding between them told him that it must be something quite important.

"Ugh……"

Wen Yue watched Wei Yanwu's retreating figure as he returned to his room and couldn't help but sigh softly.

She hadn't shown it when she was chatting with Gretchen to get information, but now that the little one was asleep, she no longer suppressed her emotions.

Although Fumizuki didn't entirely believe what Kotaro said in her letter from the beginning, after learning some things through Gretchen, she felt that the situation was worse than she had imagined...

Chapter 142 The Test Begins

In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight gently streamed into the dimly lit room through the curtains fluttering in the breeze, quietly awakening everything that had been dormant within and silently signaling the arrival of a new day.

"Well……"

As if sensing the light, or perhaps her punctual biological clock had finally struck, Gretchen slowly opened her eyes, looked at the unfamiliar room before her, and sat up groggily with her slightly frizzy hair still on.

After spacing out for a while, remembering where she was and what was going to happen next, the little girl slowly lifted the thin blanket, got out of bed, and went to wash up.

Day by day, Gretchen found her life becoming increasingly fulfilling. She was always either shopping for this or that, going out with this or that... Just thinking about going out to buy gifts with Fumizuki today gave her a headache.

But there's no way around it... Since we've already come all this way, it would be a shame not to give Tarua some of the spoils she came all this way.

Thinking of this, the little girl silently quickened her washing up. She was now eager to go downstairs to check on yesterday's work, to see what Wen Yue and her husband had discussed after she fell asleep last night, and how much help they planned to provide to Talulah.

……

Downstairs in the restaurant—

“I heard noises upstairs. The child must have gotten up. I’ll go up and check on him.”

Hearing faint noises coming from upstairs, Wen Yue, who was sitting at the table, looked at her husband across from her and said, "When little Greta comes down in a little while, Wei Yanwu, be gentle with her and don't scare her and leave a bad impression."

"So what if he's a little fierce? He's just a kid." Wei Yanwu said dismissively, taking a sip of tea in response to his wife's reminder.

"Ha~"

Upon hearing this, Wen Yue raised an eyebrow, then said with a forced smile, "Wei Yanwu, if you want the child to go back and complain to Xiao Ta, then go ahead and do whatever you want, I have no objection."

"...Okay, okay, I understand."

After a friendly exchange with Wei Yanwu, Wen Yue stood up and prepared to go upstairs. However, before she could reach the second floor, Gretchen, who had finished washing up, came to her first.

"Good morning, fluffy..."

"Good morning! You're up so early! But why is little Greta still wearing this dress? Come with Auntie to change your clothes." Wen Yue replied with a smile, but her attention quickly shifted elsewhere. After noticing that Greta was still wearing the white dress, she took her hand and led her towards the dressing room.

“???)Eh…”

After hearing Fumizuki's words, Gretchen, who was being led by the hand, couldn't help but let out a small sound of panic.

"Pfft~ Changing your clothes will make it easier to go out. After we go out to buy a gift for Xiaota today, Auntie will take you for a drive!" Wen Yue couldn't help but chuckle as she looked at Gretchen's adorable appearance and explained.

"Well, okay then..."

Ultimately, it turned out that not answering...

At the strange aunt's "weird" request, by the time Greta came out of the dressing room and sat down at the dining table after changing her clothes and hair, the time on the living room clock had already slipped from a little past 6 o'clock to a little past 7 o'clock.

After a quick breakfast and a brief exchange with Wei Yanwu, the little girl finally began her busy shopping trip.

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When people are busy and focused on doing something, time seems to be accelerated, slipping away quietly through their fingers, and several days pass in the blink of an eye.

While Gretchen was spending her time in Lungmen, browsing around, shopping, interacting with different people, and unlocking new characters, some things were quietly happening in the shadows of the city.

For example, an interesting meeting...