Talulah, I'm still a child.

"Okay, get back to work, keep an eye on these companies."

"Your will, Your Excellency."

The shadow disappeared from the room. Lavinia put down her pen, picked up the letter from the Bellone family, and tapped her fingers lightly on the table. Only then did her demeanor subtly change, making her more like a person in power.

It also better suits her other identity—Madame Sicily.

Chapter 398 Let's still call each other "darling".

Lavinia Falcone—very few people know that this was the real name of the second Madame de Sicily. People from all the major families of Syracuse had seen her, but she usually chose to disguise herself. No one knows how she ascended to this position, but since she was able to sit in this position, she naturally had the power and means to match it.

However, she also knew that the first Madame Sicily established the initial order in Syracuse through violence, giving the existence called family a false cloak of civilization, but the fighting nature in her bones could not be changed. She could not rush to change the status quo of Syracuse, even with Mei Xue's help and the doctor's advice.

"The white wolf of the Saluzzo family is back."

After reviewing the intelligence, although it differed somewhat from my expectations, it was not surprising overall. Lappland's style of doing things cannot be described by common sense. Unexpected variables can sometimes be a headache, but sometimes they can be a brilliant move.

"She probably also has Mei Xue's protection, so there shouldn't be any major problems... It's just that the plan is about to be completed, and the New Year of Da Yan is approaching."

Lavinia tapped her fingertips lightly on the smooth tabletop, a habitual gesture she made when thinking. After finishing her thoughts, she picked up the fountain pen Mei Xue had given her and wrote beautiful handwriting on a brand-new sheet of paper, completely different from her usual handwriting when writing files and signing her name.

Madame Sicily and Lavinia, the judge of Vocine, are two different identities. She has made many preparations for this, and even has three different handwritings. This is because the doctor said that only by going deep into the city can one understand civilization. She even wanted to accept the invitation from the Bellone family.

Ten minutes later, in the Saluzzo family's living room, Lappland casually placed her blood-stained twin swords on the table, pulled over a chair, sat down, and put her legs up on the table, as if she were the master of the room.

"Tsk tsk, compared to Saluzzo's lair, this house is a bit simple, but it's still quite big. It took me ten minutes to walk here."

(You mean leaving? You've taken care of everyone outside.)

The Saluzzo family executives in the reception room couldn't help but complain inwardly. Although the Saluzzo family was a large family, no one in this emerging city dared to cross the two Sicilian ladies, and the Saluzzo family's residence wasn't even a ten-minute walk away.

But if it were against the entire family's thugs, and Lappland could walk from the doorway here in ten minutes, calmly sit down, and not even break a sweat, then Lappland's strength would definitely be far greater than before.

"Everyone's here. Looking closely, I see quite a few familiar faces, but also quite a few unfamiliar ones. Don't be so polite, make yourself at home and sit wherever you like."

Arrogance—that's the first impression all new faces have of Lappland. But for those who know Lappland well, they can only lament that after all these years, Lappland hasn't changed at all.

What are you doing back here?

Alberto Saluzzo, sitting at the head of the table, frowned slightly, his hand that was turning the orange stopped, showing no joy whatsoever at the reunion of father and daughter.

"Oh dear, I rushed back from Kazimierz the moment I heard that some old man was not going to live much longer, without even having time to tell my loved ones."

These provocative words made many people smell the blood in the air. Lappland's return to the family at this time must have her own plans, but such words could kill an ordinary person twelve times over when facing the leader of a large family.

Unfortunately, it was Lappland who said these words, the former heiress of the Saluzzo family, and one of the family's most capable assassins back then.

"Then you've come to the wrong place. This is a family meeting. Get her out of here."

Alberto wasn't angry or annoyed; he was used to his daughter's attitude. Lappland was a proud and mad white wolf, yet at times she could be quite elegant and polite. No one could accurately grasp her mind; Lappland's thoughts were as unpredictable as clouds in the sky.

“Miss, no, Miss Lappland, the master requests that you leave.”

As a relatively high-ranking and loyal family member, Anton wasn't lacking in confidence in front of Lappland. The higher-ranking officers, however, all remained silent, wondering why Lappland had returned. Surely it wasn't just to provoke their own father? No, given Lappland's style, that wasn't impossible.

"Anton, are you really going to be this heartless, or are you still holding a grudge against me for kicking you into the pond back then?"

"You are no longer a member of this family."

Having his dark past exposed publicly, Anton's forehead creased with exasperation; Lappland was simply too arrogant.

"So you think I came here to wag my tail and beg this old man who likes to squeeze oranges, begging him to let me return to this damn... cough, great family?"

"Lappland, even if you are the master's daughter, this is not a place for you to run wild..."

Faced with Lappland's verbal provocation, some people will inevitably lose their temper. However, when this person opened his mouth, those words became his last. He didn't realize until he collapsed that he could no longer make a sound, and death had already come.

No one saw clearly when Lappland picked up his weapon and lightly sliced ​​it across his neck. The sword wasn't even stained with fresh blood. Lappland's smile was exceptionally gentle, like that of a highly educated nobleman.

"An unfamiliar face, must be new here. Are all newcomers this brave these days? It seems no one in the family has mentioned me in recent years."

Lappland calmly wiped her hands and looked at her father. No one could say for sure what the relationship between them was like, and no one could guess what the father and daughter were thinking.

"Alright, alright, I just came back this time to say hello. I probably won't be coming back in the future. Um, I'm planning to get married."

Upon hearing this news, even the usually composed Alberto couldn't help but crush the orange in his hand. Blood and orange juice mingled on the desk, and all the Saluzzo family executives wondered if they had misheard.

Good heavens! In this day and age, someone actually wants to marry Lappland? What kind of world is this? They'd rather believe the Mafia is wiped out in Syracuse than believe Lappland is going to marry someone else.

"He's a great person. He's from the Great Yan Dynasty, so he's got some status and position. At least it would be fun to be around him."

Lappland had no desire to return to her family; she was merely amused by what would happen next, or what she would make happen, until a Saluzzo servant rushed in.

“Sir, there is… a letter from that person. She says she hopes Miss Lappland will attend the appointment tonight.”

"Here she comes," Lappland thought to herself. She already knew that the current Mrs. Sicily and Mei Xue had a close connection, so when she appeared here without hiding her identity as a Rhodes Island operator, the other party would definitely take action.

Next, it's time to meet Mei Xue's old flame.

"Achoo!"

Feeling someone talking about her behind her back, Mei Xue couldn't help but sneeze. The little fox had already changed into a school swimsuit, but he couldn't change into most of the other swimsuits provided by the Doctor and Kroos, as his tail alone restricted his clothing choices.

However, Mei Xue in her school swimsuit is quite stunning. Her bare, white feet are enough to make Warfarin drool. Paired with a semi-transparent jacket, the contrast between her proper upper body and her unladylike lower body is incredibly alluring. If it weren't for the crowds, Mei Xue probably wouldn't be sunbathing on the beach right now.

Although everyone knew what the other wanted to do, they didn't want to make a move. Mei Xue was carrying Cecilia and building a sandcastle on the beach, with Lily of the Valley, Rosemary, and Wu Lian surrounding him. Interrupting the interaction between the children at this time would be looked down upon.

"Brother is amazing!"

Looking at the sandcastle in front of her that was even taller than herself, Cecilia clapped her hands with shining eyes, wanting to crawl inside and hide for a while, but after thinking it over, she still felt that Mei Xue's arms were the most comfortable.

"Of course, it's just a little harder than building snow in Kjerag, but it's no problem for me."

Mei Xue stood with her hands on her hips, looking very proud, wagging her tail happily, making Rosemary want to pounce on her or reach out and scratch her. This thing is much more effective than a cat toy.

Hong cuddled Mei Xue's tail and rubbed against her quietly. She was dressed similarly to Mei Xue, except that the little fox wore a blue school swimsuit while she wore a black one, with a red windbreaker over it. Her indifferent expression gave her a unique charm.

"As expected of Brother Meixue."

As one of those who remained calm and collected, Linglan smiled as she helped with the makeup, while Wulian, who already knew she was confident, grumbled somewhat discontentedly.

"He calls her 'Brother Meixue' on the surface, but who knows if he calls her 'Darling' in private? He probably calls her 'Dad' instead."

Wu Lian's words were too direct and explicit, causing Ling Lan's face to turn red instantly. Wu Lian was right; when she was emotional, she would indeed use some rather embarrassing terms as a little way to lighten the mood.

Upon hearing this, Rosemary bit her finger and pondered for a moment, feeling that Lily of the Valley was not as good as herself. If Little Cat couldn't control herself at that time, she would usually call Mei Xue "Dad" directly, because most of the information she had read before came from a master named Akizuki Ellie. It was said that such a title could effectively arouse the other party's interest.

"Hmm, is 'darling' better than 'brother'?"

Young Cecilia didn't quite understand the meaning of those words, but she could at least guess which was better. She glanced at the obediently smiling Mei Xue, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him on the cheek.

"Then I'll call my brother 'darling' too!"

"Well... let's wait until you grow up."

Mei Xue really didn't want Cecilia to be led astray. To be honest, the little fox really couldn't understand why Lily of the Valley and Rosemary, who used to be as well-behaved and sensible as Cecilia, had become like this. (The culprits were completely unaware of their own actions.)

"Many people didn't come this time."

The little fox swayed its tail slightly. To be honest, there were fewer people traveling this time than it had expected. It was understandable that the people at Penguin Logistics were busy with work, but it was surprising that Lappland would return to Syracuse. Lin Qingyan had also returned to Da Yan ahead of time to make preparations.

"The Rhodes Island main ship is stationed in Kazimierz and needs someone to look after it. As for Mei Xue, she'll be returning to Great Yan soon. Aren't you excited?"

The Doctor walked over shamelessly, and Red thoughtfully made room for her. The Doctor was well-liked on Rhodes Island and was good friends with almost everyone except for a certain foul-mouthed cockroach.

"Yes, I have some memories of the Great Yan, but I've also recovered some of them. I remember the days when we went to the Great Yan together, about eight or nine years ago."

After placing Cecilia on his tail, Mei Xue patted the spot next to her, signaling the Doctor to sit down. Talulah was the person he cherished most, and also the person he had loved. The Doctor, however, held a more special meaning for Mei Xue. They had met in the distant past, and although her memories were incomplete, Mei Xue could deduce that among all the people she knew, the Doctor was probably the first person she had ever met.

It's intriguing to wonder what their past experiences were like. And although it's not quite appropriate to say it like that, Mei Xue has the deepest dependence on Talulah, so she has absolute trust in the Doctor.

If Talulah asks him to do something, the little fox might guess the reason, but if it's the Doctor's order, he will simply obey unconditionally without thinking about why or how; the Doctor will arrange everything.

"What was I like in the past?"

"Well... it's not that different from now."

Mei Xue leaned gently on the doctor's shoulder; she was still a little tired from building this beach castle for Cecilia.

"So, what are your plans when you return to the Great Yan this time...?"

"Hmm, no, I don't plan to bring too many people back this time." The little fox shook her head slightly. "Cecilia and Sister Talulah are enough."

"Has something unexpected happened?"

"I don't know. I didn't look into the future, but I have a vague feeling that returning to the Great Yan might not be so easy. Something might happen."

Knowing that Mei Xue's constitution of "causing trouble wherever she goes," the doctor didn't delve any further. She had already learned a lot from Ling, and at least Mei Xue's return home this time was definitely not as simple as just celebrating the New Year.

"So you're still planning to bring Cecilia along?"

Miss Doctor glanced at the cute little girl lying on Mei Xue's tail. Cecilia was indeed wonderful. It wasn't just because of her looks and Mei Xue's doting that W treated her so kindly. She herself was like another Mei Xue, sensible and well-behaved, and at the same time, she had a pure and kind heart towards everything.

"Because I promised her that I would take her to see a bigger world. Good children don't lie or break their promises. That's what my sister taught me."

Mei Xue twitched her fox ears, her smile exceptionally bright. And to put it bluntly, with him protecting her, Cecilia's safety was definitely not a problem.

Chapter 399 Mei Xue's Mischievous Thoughts

“Lavshine, this is our destiny. On the day we ignite the flames, all of Victoria will whisper our names…”

These were the words her sister had told her before, but Lavshini couldn't manipulate the flames as freely as her. Every time she lit a fire, she felt pain in her body.

She heard that she had a fellow countrywoman named Talulah, who was now the leader of the Reunion Movement, leading the Infected against Ursus. Although her sister said that she was a traitor, Raphsini had met the Reunion Movement members when she returned. It was a completely different team from Deeppool.

The people of Deeppool are united by hatred, and the flame they burn with is called revenge; while many of the people of Integration are infected, there are also non-infected individuals. They help each other, having all been oppressed in the past, and their purpose is not revenge, but to fight for a better future. From this perspective, Raphsini feels that Deeppool is far inferior.

"Meow~" (I really want to go back to my owner right away)

"Hmm, a cat?"

Lavshini suddenly noticed a brown cat on her balcony. Its fur was pure white, its posture was dignified, and its temperament was elegant. It was obviously not an ordinary cat, and it was also wearing an exquisite jade pendant around its neck.

"Meow?"

Mandra was taken aback when she was discovered, as this was not part of her plan. She had been wandering around the Deep Pool's camp for some time, and because she was just a cat, she hadn't attracted much attention. She also avoided people who were particularly wary, so for many days, apart from the canteen cooks noticing that sometimes there was less food, no one had noticed her.

It's quite strange that Lavshini saw her today, but this silly girl is not like her sister, so she should be fine.

"Kitten, are you hungry?"

This was the first time Lafsini had ever seen such a delicate kitten. She picked up the half-finished hot milk from the bedside table, poured it into a small lid, and then slowly approached Mandra, intending to build a good relationship with the kitten in this way.

"Meow!" (Starving my foot! I was just thinking about dieting.)