Talulah, I'm still a child.

(I should probably go find Brother Meixue again, but... it seems like I can't get married too early. I wonder what my parents will think.)

Rosemary and lily of the valley each harbor their own secrets, but neither can speak them aloud, at least not to others for the time being; the fewer people who know these secrets, the better.

After taking the medicine given by Shining, Rosemary and Lily of the Valley's complexions improved. Fortunately, the agreed meeting point wasn't too far away, and they could wait for about half an hour before arriving.

The mission wasn't actually very secretive. Everyone on Rhodes Island knew it was to bring the Doctor back. However, the specific details of the operation were kept quite confidential because the Reunion Movement was openly challenging Ursus, while Rhodes Island was just an ordinary medical company on the surface. Both sides needed to keep their distance.

“Our partner this time is the Reunion Movement. They seem to be planning something big in Chernobog, and they've agreed to cooperate with our operations.”

"Isn't the Reunion Movement just..."

Lily of the Valley twitched her ears. She remembered that the Reunion Movement was the same organization Mei Xue used to be in. It seemed like fate.

However, Huang interpreted these words differently. She scratched her head helplessly and then laughed heartily.

"Don't worry, Lily of the Valley. I've dealt with them before. They're not as vicious as the Ursus official newspaper describes them to be. Although there are some bad guys, they're generally good people."

As an elite operator of Rhodes Island, it's not a good choice for Paihuang, with her carefree personality, to negotiate with the Reunion Movement. However, she has one advantage: she can drink a lot.

"Let me tell you, the liquor there is pretty strong, and people can drink a lot, especially that guy named Froststar, Katz."

Listening to Huang talk about the Reunion Movement, Linglan wasn't actually scared. She knew that an organization that Meixue missed so much couldn't be made up of bad people. She was just a little uneasy. Was this like meeting the parents?

The group chatted as they drove, and soon they saw Rhodes Island's temporary camp, where Amiya, Ace, and others were waiting for them to arrive.

Seeing Huang driving towards them, Amiya greeted him warmly. She had already heard about Shining and the others' contact with Mei Xue, and also knew that Mei Xue was planning to come to the island. This was the best thing that could have happened to Amiya.

So she really wanted to ask Rosemary and Lily of the Valley how Mei Xue was doing in Lungmen, how she was eating and sleeping.

She was even more envious after hearing that Linglan and Rosemary had stayed at Meixue's place for a few days, and she secretly decided to ask PRTS to assign Meixue's dormitory next to hers.

"I'm sorry, Amiya, we're a little late."

"It's alright. Anyway, we'll have to wait for news from over there before the plan can begin. Let's settle down for now."

The operation against Chernobog requires the cooperation of the Reunion Movement. Rhodes Island can only prepare to enter the city after they are ready. According to Kal'tsit, although the place where the Doctor is located has long been sealed off, it is still like the heart of Chernobog, and the operation needs to be carried out with extreme caution.

However, Amiya wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Rosemary and Lily of the Valley were intentionally or unintentionally avoiding her gaze. Why was that? Besides, they didn't seem to be in very good condition either.

Actually, it wasn't that Amiya was overthinking things; Lily of the Valley and Rosemary genuinely didn't know how to face their good friend who was engaged to Mei Xue.

It's impossible for the two of them to casually pat Amiya on the shoulder and say, "Amiya, your fiancé is amazing! The two of us combined can't handle him."

If they dared to say these things out loud, they probably wouldn't even be able to leave a will today. Even if Kal'tsit suddenly appeared, she wouldn't be able to save them. No, Kal'tsit might even bury them with Amiya.

"Long time no see, Lily of the Valley and Rosemary. Did you have fun this time?"

"Yeah, I'm quite happy..."

Although they had rehearsed this scenario in their minds several times, Rosemary and Lily of the Valley were still somewhat uneasy when they actually faced Amiya. Lying wouldn't work; even without mind reading, Amiya was very sensitive to other people's emotional fluctuations, and lies couldn't fool her.

So telling the truth is the most effective approach. After all, Rosemary and Lily of the Valley were having a really good time, even getting a little carried away and forgetting about home.

"How is Brother Meixue doing? Is he eating well? Is he sleeping well?"

"Um... He seems to only eat vegetarian food and prefers to drink hot milk. He should sleep very well."

Lily of the Valley felt guilty. In fact, she and Rosemary had been pestering the little fox to play every night during that time. Even on the night before they left, she would sneak into Chen Huijie's bedroom and, in front of the sleeping Chen Huijie, cover Mei Xue's mouth and do things that naughty children would do (such as playing a game of Gwent).

However, Rosemary and Lily of the Valley both thought it was quite exciting. Risking that Chen Huijie might wake up at any moment, they forcefully... cough cough, I won't say anymore, she might be exposed if I keep talking.

As for whether she slept well or not, Rosemary herself slept very soundly. After leaving Plum Snow's tail, she actually had some insomnia. Now she even wanted to touch Plum Snow's big tail, and, well, her ears!

"Really? Then I'm relieved."

Amiya twitched her long rabbit ears, looking very happy. Perhaps she was too happy about the news that Mei Xue was willing to return to Rhodes Island, because she didn't even notice that Rosemary and Lily of the Valley were acting strangely. Instead, she was immersed in the dilemma of "Brother Mei Xue is going home. Should I let him sleep in my dormitory or should I sleep in his dormitory?"

(I managed to get away with it. If Amiya knew I had taken advantage of Mei Xue, I wouldn't be able to explain myself no matter what I said.)

(Amiya, I really didn't mean to steal your fiancé)

The two silently breathed a sigh of relief, but they would have to be more careful in the future. Since Mei Xue was going to Rhodes Island, they had to prevent him from letting it slip, and they also had to sneak a bite under the noses of Amiya and Kal'tsit, which was quite risky.

But to say they won't sneak a bite... sorry, that's impossible. Rosemary and Lily of the Valley have always lacked sufficient self-control in this area. Once they experienced that comfort for the first time, it's impossible for them to quit now. They're both still thinking about when they can see Mei Xue again.

"Now that most of the people have arrived, you can go and rest for a while. We'll have the meeting later."

Although there were still many things she wanted to ask Rosemary and Lily of the Valley, as the leader of the team, Amiya knew that now was not the time for her to be willful. The journey was alright for Shining and Blaze, but Lily of the Valley and Liz really needed to get a good night's sleep; they were truly exhausted.

(Brother, we'll see each other again soon. The Doctor will return to Rhodes Island, and things will be just like before.)

Amiya's lips curled into a smile. She looked forward to reuniting with Meixue. Every night in her memory was so comforting. She would sit on the edge of the bed, holding Meixue's tail, listening to Theresa tell all sorts of interesting stories. The Doctor would bring her warm milk or juice, and Kal'tsit would bring back some snacks from the kitchen.

She remembered several nights when she thought about taking the initiative, but she always held back because of her girlish shyness. It wasn't until later, unexpected events occurred that Amiya finally became aware of the crisis. She was no longer the same person she used to be.

Watching Huang greet everyone warmly and generously, Amiya glanced at her well-developed body and compared it with Huang's outfit. It seemed that her black pantyhose and oversized shirt with slits on both sides were indeed a bit conservative.

"According to what Sister Theresa told me, even though Brother Meixue doesn't say it, he seems to really prefer Huang's more enthusiastic and open style. Should I try it out myself?"

Amiya muttered to herself, wondering what it would be like to wear such clothes, while Mei Xue, far away in Lungmen, gave a delicate sneeze and then jumped out of the car.

Before Chen Huijie could say anything, the little fox skipped happily toward the teahouse, a move that left Chen Huijie somewhat helpless.

Although she knew Talulah was a formidable enemy, Mei Xue's performance saddened her somewhat. What was it about Chen Huijie that made her inferior to Talulah? As sisters, while she might be less attractive than Talulah in terms of figure, such as her chest, she was certainly not lacking in other areas.

However, the little fox didn't care about any of that. His longing for Talulah and the joy of seeing her again outweighed everything else. He didn't stop for a moment, and his mind was filled with his sister's face. The little fox didn't even notice Wei Yanwu and the Rat King passing by him. He ran straight to the private room that Chen Huijie had mentioned.

"elder sister!"

Without any hesitation or doubt, Mei Xue pushed open the door and rushed in, jumping up and throwing herself into Talulah's arms without a second thought.

Talulah was already prepared for this. When she heard Mei Xue's hurried footsteps, she realized that the little fox had arrived. She quickly put away the teacup and other things, then opened her arms towards the door and caught Mei Xue, who jumped into her arms without hesitation.

"Sister, sister, sister!"

He nestled his head against Talulah's chest affectionately, the familiar warmth and soft touch making the little fox feel safe and secure. So he reached out and wrapped his arms around Talulah's neck, and kissed her in her surprised gaze, as if to tell her all his longing in this way.

A gentle and lingering kiss. Mei Xue was far more proactive than Talulah had imagined, and the familiar sweetness made Talulah unconsciously immerse herself in it.

When Chen Huijie reached the door of the private room, she happened to see her beloved little fox and her sister embracing and kissing tightly. A surge of anger rose in her heart, and a bitter feeling mixed with sourness and spiciness spread across her tongue. She was overwhelmed with mixed feelings and felt very uncomfortable.

A few minutes later, the two finally let go. Talu stretched out her hand and gently stroked Mei Xue's head, then affectionately nuzzled his cheek.

"My dear Meixue, are you thinking about your sister?"

"Yes, it always has!"

"Me too."

Completely ignoring her sister's livid face, Talulah showed no intention of letting go of Mei Xue. She held the little fox in her arms, then finally realized Chen Huijie was also standing at the door. Somewhat embarrassed, she pointed to Mei Xue in her arms, implying, "He started it."

However, Chen Huijie didn't say much. She knew that she was definitely not as good as Talulah in Mei Xue's heart right now, and being too impatient and easily angered would only lower her impression in Mei Xue's heart.

"It seems you're doing quite well here in Lungmen."

Talulah gently stroked Mei Xue's hair, her fingertips occasionally brushing against his fox ears. She was happy to see her little fox living a happy life.

If Ursus hadn't acted faster than she expected, she truly hoped that Mei Xue could have spent such a happy childhood. His past experiences had been unfortunate enough; there was no need for him to suffer any more.

"But I still want to be with you sisters."

Mei Xue leaned against Talulah's chest, while Chen Huijie sat on the sofa with her eyes downcast, feeling very unhappy, extremely unhappy.

Is she really that bad as Talulah?!

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(Voiceover: We finally found an artist today! Mei Xue's character design will be available soon!)

Chapter 159 The Little Fox's New Girlfriend

The siblings, having been separated for so long, naturally had a lot to say to each other. Mei Xue recounted her experiences over the past few days to Talulah, but perhaps sensing that Talulah didn't want to hear about other women, the little fox didn't say anything about the game. After all, he could talk for a long time about his own background alone.

Chen Huijie felt that she might be a bit superfluous; she should just stand at the door and not come in, so as not to be an eyesore to the siblings.

However, when she thought about how she and Mei Xue had already been in that kind of relationship, and that Talulah was still in the dark, she felt much better. After all, she had definitely won against Talulah in this respect.

"It seems you're doing quite well in Lungmen."

Talulah wasn't surprised that Mei Xue was looking for a job. On the contrary, she was proud of her little fox for being so sensible. When she heard that Mei Xue had made a fortune by buying lottery tickets, she just smiled, patted the little fox's head, and said that the Reunion Movement would accept a portion of the funds he gave her, but would not take them all. What belongs to Mei Xue is what belongs to Mei Xue. The Reunion Movement wouldn't ask for too much from the little fox.

"Because Sister Chen has always taken care of me."

Mei Xue twitched her fox ears and pointed at Chen Huijie, who picked up her tea and took a sip, appearing nonchalant and indifferent, but inwardly she was overjoyed. Sure enough, this little fox wasn't so heartless; she actually remembered her kindness. Hmm, not bad, not bad.

However, Chen Huijie still felt a little embarrassed about taking care of Mei Xue. Not to mention taking care of the little fox, she was the one who was taken care of the most by Mei Xue. Mei Xue, who refused to be a freeloader, took care of all aspects of her life. She would even receive a late-night snack from Mei Xue when she worked overtime.

"Huijie, I'm so sorry to have asked you to take care of Meixue. He lacks common sense and needs someone to look after him in many ways."

"You're welcome, it's what I should do."

Chen Huijie remained unmoved by Talulah's gratitude. After all, taking care of Mei Xue was just like taking care of her underage husband; it was simply her duty. Saying thank you would be too formal. Chen Huijie now only hoped that Talulah wouldn't get angry if she found out that she had slept with Mei Xue while drunk.

"However... although I really want Mei Xue to stay in Lungmen, it's no longer safe here."

Talulah shook her head. Although Wei Yanwu and the Rat King had said they would protect Mei Xue, Wei Yanwu had failed to protect her from Koschei's conspiracy back then, and he might not be able to protect her now either. Rhodes Island had the Patriots' guarantee, and as for Lungmen... well, that place didn't leave a very good impression on Talulah.

"So what do you plan to do? Take him back?"

Chen Huijie frowned. If Talulah was going to take Mei Xue away, it would be the worst news for her in recent years, because she would probably not see Mei Xue often in the future.

“Of course not. The Reunion Movement will soon clash with Ursus, and Mei Xue can’t go back yet, so I want him to go to Rhodes Island.”

Talulah's answer stunned Mei Xue and Chen Huijie. What kind of decision was this? Before coming here, Mei Xue had thought for a long time about how to get Talulah to agree to let her go to Rhodes Island. She didn't expect her to take the initiative to suggest it.

"Rhodes Island, are you sure?"

“Well, as a neutral corporate entity, Rhodes Island gives Ursus no excuse to attack them, nor can they accurately track their movements. Besides, it’s even more difficult to infiltrate there.”

The decision to send Mei Xue to Rhodes Island was made after considering many factors. The Reunion Movement will inevitably have to deal with Rhodes Island in the future, for example, due to the need for Oripathy inhibitors. Therefore, it is entirely feasible to send the little fox to Rhodes Island as a permanent staff member, so that they can see each other more often in the future, instead of having to sneak around every time.

"That's true... but..."

Chen Huijie appeared somewhat hesitant, but inwardly she was overjoyed. This was perfect! She wouldn't have to worry about not seeing Mei Xue again! Ideally, she could even use her status as Mei Xue's older sister to get Rhodes Island to arrange for her to live with Mei Xue.

"Fine, I'll go with Mei Xue too."

"...What about your business in Lungmen? Don't forget you're a police superintendent."

Talulah knew very well what kind of personality her half-sister was: she hated evil and was upright and incorruptible. This inherent integrity shaped her and led her to her current position.

“It’s alright. Beatrice has been eyeing this position for a long time. It’s good that she’s here. I should probably go to Rhodes Island for treatment soon anyway…”

These words caused a hint of surprise to flash in Talulah's eyes. Chen Huijie could only smile wryly at this, and then took off his coat in front of Talulah, lifting his clothes to show her. On his smooth back were some Originium crystals that looked quite unsightly.

"So Huijie, you're infected too."