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

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At the same time, on the other side——

Sitting in the taxi, feeling the dual messages in her mind and on her phone, Pado raised an eyebrow, then hurriedly said to the driver in the front, "Driver, please wait a moment, I'm not going there anymore, I'm going to this place now, it's urgent, please hurry!"

"Hmm? Why the sudden change of route... These two places are quite far apart, young lady, are you sure you want to go?"

"Okay, thank you for your help. Please hurry. The price is negotiable," Pado said earnestly after the driver confirmed.

"In that case, please do your best!" Hearing that Pado had said that, the driver didn't know what to ask, but after giving a word of advice, he quickly turned around at the next intersection and headed towards the new destination.

"..."

Glancing at the receding scenery outside the window, Pado mentally confirmed the situation on the other side through Xiaoshi, while inwardly grumbling to herself.

Fortunately, she had come prepared today. In addition to arranging for a hidden spy, she even went so far as to call out Xiao Shi. Otherwise, she might have been tricked by that guy Wei Lao Er.

Very well! I, Padofelis, have been working tirelessly all day, gathering information, dealing with gangsters, and racing against time to get the [goods] phone book from the gang's hideout. And you've been tampering with things behind my back, getting the [goods] ahead of time, haven't you?

Since you are so heartless, don't blame me for being unjust!

At this moment, Cat made a crucial decision in her heart: she would go and complain later! She was betting that Wei Lao Er hadn't told Wen Yue about his shady dealings!

Of course, it's okay to tell her. Once the matter is resolved, she will directly provide Boss Wenyue with a free weekly search for her personal savings and contraband!

Chapter 155 "The Tester" Wei Yanwu

After arriving at the area where Wei Yanwu was currently living, Pado checked that she still had enough time, so she asked the driver to stop the car. After paying the fare, she quickly jumped out of the car and headed alone towards her destination.

As for why not just take a car directly to the destination, well, that's wishful thinking. At this time of day, let alone whether a regular taxi could even get close to the residence of a city governor, even if it could, it would only alert the enemy, which is completely unnecessary.

So for this last leg of the journey, she decided to rely on herself. After all, it wouldn't be right for her not to retaliate after that scoundrel had just tricked her.

Under the cover of darkness, Pado traveled smoothly and easily to the only intersection near Wei Yanwu's house, where she lay in wait.

As for why it didn't just sneak into someone's house, there are two reasons. First, Xiaoshi isn't around right now, and with so many surveillance cameras, it would be troublesome for the cat to sneak in.

Secondly, it's simply because her target isn't Wei Yanwu, so there's no need for her to do so; she only needs to follow the rules on this necessary route.

After all, no one knew whether sneaking into Wei Lao Er's yard would alert him or get her bitten in return... She could believe that some ruthless politician was capable of doing such a thing.

……

The night in Longmen is dazzling with lights, the skyscrapers are shimmering with color, and the bustling streets are filled with traffic and neon lights, showcasing the charm of this city at night.

And it was under the cover of the city's night that three identical cars separated at a certain moment, and then quietly reunited when entering a certain area, so that no one who knew the situation could detect anything unusual.

"Oh dear, it seems our target has arrived!"

Pado, who was resting on a tree branch by the roadside, squinted at the flashing car lights in the distance, and perked up a little.

Sigh, I'm so sleepy. I hope this ends soon so I can go back and rest... Thinking this, the cat reluctantly sat up.

Of course, despite getting up, she showed no signs of taking any action at the moment. Instead, she secretly cried out for help in her heart, 'Great sage Bangbang! I really don't want to hit anyone with a brick again today.'

Pado's plea for help was true; she had already swung a brick far too many times today and didn't want to touch it again.

Furthermore, she couldn't be sure whether the people in the car were gangsters delivering goods under the pretense of cooperation from the Governor of Lungmen, or perhaps Wei Yanwu's confidants...

If it's the former, then it's easier to say; the cat is straightforward.

She could just jump down and solve the problem physically. But the latter was a bit more complicated... To avoid accidentally killing her future "colleague" or causing any misunderstandings, she decided that when in doubt, she should call on the boss!

'Pado, you really treat me like a brick, moving me wherever you need me! But who am I to blame but the boss? Just you wait!' Xiao Shi, who had already brought An Suo and Guan Tou to a safe place, listened to the call from someone in his heart and silently complained to himself.

'Great! '

Hearing the cheers of Pado in her heart, Xiao Shi turned to look at An Suo beside her, "Now that you're here, you won't be caught and taken back, right?"

"If you still get caught under these circumstances, then the great Herrscher of Knowledge will have a good laugh at you! Alright, you can hide by yourself, I'm going to help Pado."

"Ah, okay... thank you." An Suo was taken aback by Xiao Shi's sudden words, but then nodded in response.

After that, Xiao Shi didn't waste any more time. After quickly disappearing from An Suo's sight, he directly had Pa Duo summon him over.

"..."

Watching the figure disappear from his sight, An Suo couldn't help but recall Xiao Shi's familiar attitude when mentioning Pa Duo and the scene when he met the "cheap" boss. A sentence suddenly popped into his mind.

The world is... pretty small.

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Meanwhile, Wei Yanwu's current residence—

In the study, Wei Yanwu sat at his desk with a strange expression, looking at a report that had just been sent to him by his subordinates.

To be honest, things have really taken a bit beyond what the governor originally expected. He underestimated Padofelis, or rather, the people around her.

Then, as if he had thought of something, Wei Yanwu narrowed his eyes slightly, summoned his black-clad shadow guards, and gave them an order.

"..."

After the shadow guard received his orders and left, Wei Yanwu's serious expression vanished, replaced by a hint of displeasure. It was the kind of displeasure you feel when you've prepared everything perfectly for a game, even resorting to underhanded tactics, only to have it easily defeated by the opponent.

If he remembers correctly, he was the one who was being tested?

To be honest, according to the original plan, Wei Yanwu would have made a profit regardless of whether Padofelis could get the [Phone Book].

If we can get Padofilis, then Wei Yanwu can be considered to have killed three birds with one stone: he resolved the gangster incident in Lungmen, obtained the phone book, and also gained a good talent.

Even if he didn't get it, it was still a win-win-win situation for him. The first two points were the same as mentioned above, and the last point was that he went from getting "talented people" to getting a good kick out of his anger.

Of course, the above situation is just the normal state. In fact, Wei Yanwu increased the intensity of this test. He did something extra behind Wen Yue's back.

That means they made a "deal" with the gang members beforehand, and obtained the phone book in advance when the other side was willing to surrender.

Wei Yanwu's actions did not mean he intended to cut off Padofelis's path to passing the test; he simply wanted to increase the difficulty. With the increased difficulty, even if she didn't ultimately obtain the item, he would still decide the outcome based on her performance.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have allowed a little rabbit to keep watching his old house.

However, this was precisely what surprised him. To be honest, the governor really didn't expect that he, or rather his men, would be unable to capture a single Carter.

For a moment, he couldn't tell if his subordinates (the Guard Bureau) were too incompetent, or if the people around Padofelis were genuinely capable...

Of course, Wei Yanwu's invitation to An Suo to eat pork chop rice at the Guard Bureau in a way that seemed like a warning was not intended as punishment, but simply as a "bargaining chip".

With this "bargaining chip," regardless of whether Padofelis succeeds or not, he can use it to trick her and vent his anger.

However, since this matter did not succeed, Wei Yanwu naturally did not continue to force it, but instead turned his attention to Padofelis herself.

That's why he received orders from the Black Cloak Shadow Guards to take action.

To be honest, he was getting curious. He wondered just how far this little girl, the "Dragon Gate Thief," was capable of. He hoped she wouldn't disappoint him…

Wei  Ce

This month, due to health reasons and family matters, my updates have indeed slowed down again. Starting next month, I will try to resume full attendance (double updates). By the way, if nothing unexpected happens, I should be doing a discount promotion next month, with the whole book at 7% off. You can save up and take advantage of the discount.

Then, just a quick note about what's coming next: this volume is almost over, the next volume will be about Aponia (a short volume), and the volume after that will be about Ellie, whom you've all been waiting for.

Chapter 156 Wei Yanwu's Extreme Dissatisfaction

"Wow, that's terrifying!"

Standing beside the only road, Pado looked at the Black-Cloaked Shadow Guard who had fainted in the distance after being instantly pulled into an illusion, and stroked her chin with a smile.

Just as Wei Yanwu could roughly guess Pado's thoughts, Pado could also vaguely guess his actions.

After successfully escaping from the hidden trap, Maomao guessed that Wei Lao Er, who "couldn't take the game," was going to trip her up. And now, the facts prove that this was indeed the case.

Although these black-clad shadow guards were more symbolic than a real threat to Pado, a fight would still be...

Stopping now would be troublesome. Luckily, I was clever enough to find help, which saved me most of the trouble.

"Alright, Pado, stop standing there like an idiot. Hurry up and find your target this time, then go and turn in the mission." Standing next to the three identical cars, Xiao Shi waved to Pado, who was sighing not far away, and said.

"Although it was nice to be out and about at night, it's too late. I'll head back after I'm done here, so I don't have to listen to that old fogey nagging again."

"Here you are! Thank you for your hard work today, great Boss Shi! I'll treat you to dinner later if I have the chance!" Hearing Shi's words, Pado looked away and replied happily.

"Humph~"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Shi gave a pleased hum and said, "That's more like it. Since that's the case, I'll reluctantly agree."

In response to Xiao Shi's answer, Pado simply smiled and said nothing more. Instead, she focused intently on rummaging through the car, searching for her "cargo" this time.

Just as Xiaoshi said, Maomao also felt that it was getting late. She had been busy all day and wanted to finish her work and go back to rest as soon as possible.

It took Pado a while to finally find the target of this mission in the car. After briefly confirming that the item was correct, she climbed out of the car.

"The item has been found. I'll go deliver it now. If you're tired, Boss Shi, you can go back and rest now. Thank you so much for today!" Pado climbed out of the car and looked up at Xiao Shi, who had been keeping watch for her, and expressed her heartfelt gratitude.

"Okay, I'm leaving then. Be careful." After hearing Pado's suggestion, Xiaoshi nodded slightly, then turned and walked into the darkness until she disappeared.

"..."

After sensing that Xiao Shi had been summoned back by Hua, Pado stopped lingering and quickly headed straight for the governor's mansion.

This time, due to the special circumstances, and to save face for Wei Yanwu, Maomao did not choose to sneak directly into the governor's residence. Instead, she stopped at the gate and formally reminded the guards.

As if they had been given prior notice, the guards saw and heard Pado's request for notification, but didn't say much. After exchanging a few words with their companions, they went inside to make the announcement.

A short while later, she was led inside by guards who came out of the courtyard, led by Bai Xue.

Upon entering the living room of the mansion, Pado immediately spotted Wei Yanwu, who was sitting upright on the sofa with an imposing expression, as if he were about to give her a hard time.

"Oh dear, this is our first meeting, Mr. Wei." Pado didn't seem to notice Wei Yanwu's expression and waved at him with a smile. "We've received the [goods] you entrusted to us. Would you like to inspect them?"

"Oh? Then I'll have to examine it properly." Upon hearing this, Wei Yanwu grinned, revealing sharp teeth.

To be honest, Wei Yanwu was surprised and had mixed feelings at this moment, because he really didn't expect that little girl Padofelis would arrive so quickly, even though he had already sent his Black Cloak Shadow Guards to intercept her in secret...

And now, in just a short while, not only is the person standing right in front of them, but they can't even contact the people they sent out. Keep in mind, the Black Cloak Shadow Guards are the elite of the elite.

"Ah~ Mr. Wei, hurry up and check it. I've been busy all day and I'm so sleepy." Yawning, Pado placed the phone book she was holding in front of Wei Yanwu.

"Oh, right, I suddenly remembered there are still quite a few bad guys lying at the intersection ahead trying to steal the [goods]. I might have to trouble you to send someone to take them in!" Looking at Wei Yanwu, who was holding up a phone book, Pado seemed to have thought of something, a sly glint in her eyes, and said innocently.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Wei Yanwu, who had just picked up the phone book but hadn't even had a chance to look through it, couldn't help but tremble slightly, and an ominous premonition immediately arose in his heart.

Could it really be what he's thinking? If so, he might have to change his opinion of this little girl.

"I understand about this matter. Anyone who dares to commit a crime openly here will be severely punished." After saying this, Wei Yanwu gestured to Bai Xue, who was standing not far away.

"Yes."