"May I ask what Madam Fumizuki / Wen Yue's esteemed purpose is?" After setting Kanna down, Kaltsit inquired about her intentions.
"Speaking of which, since the mutual exchange between Lungmen and Rhodes Island a year ago, both sides have sent many people for exchange and study. However, all our understanding of Rhodes Island comes from fragmented accounts of others.
This time, I hear Rhodes Island will be staying next to Lungmen for a long time, and I believe we will have many opportunities for greater understanding between us."
Fumizuki / Wen Yue did not directly state her purpose but instead spoke about the mutual dispatch of personnel for exchange. Kaltsit, being an old hand, immediately understood her meaning. Moreover, she was aware that the other party's niece was on Rhodes Island, so this was clearly Fumizuki / Wen Yue wanting to see her niece but needing an excuse.
Kaltsit naturally knew what to say. She immediately invited Madam Fumizuki / Wen Yue to visit Rhodes Island. Although some accompanying personnel raised objections, stating that Rhodes Island was an organization filled with Infected, and it was inappropriate for Madam Fumizuki / Wen Yue, as Lungmen's second-in-command, to personally risk danger.
Then Madam Fumizuki / Wen Yue spoke passionately, stating that the ordinary people previously sent by Lungmen to study on Rhodes Island had lived there for a year without being Infected by oripathy, which proved that normal life and contact, as long as precautions were taken, would not be affected.
Since these Lungmen people could enter Rhodes Island, then she could too. Furthermore, Lungmen and Rhodes Island had established deep diplomatic relations, and this was an personal invitation from Ms. Kaltsit, the leader of the other side. For the deepening of their cooperation, as a member of Lungmen, she would fearlessly enter even a tiger's den.
After a speech, Fumizuki / Wen Yue, holding Kanna's hand, walked with light steps towards the floating bridge leading to Rhodes Island.
Hearing that Madam Fumizuki / Wen Yue from Lungmen was personally coming to Rhodes Island, the Doctor and Amiya, who were originally on the deck directing loading and unloading, immediately came to the access point between the two sides to personally welcome her arrival.
The official reporter following behind also captured the scene of the two shaking hands.
Then, led by the Doctor, who appeared to be non-Infected, the group entered the interior of Rhodes Island.
At this moment, Chen was by the prison. She sat on a bench outside, looking at Talulah, who was quietly sitting inside. The entire cell was very quiet.
This was not the first time she had been here. Every time she came, she had many questions she wanted to ask the other person, but each time, looking at the other's silent face, she didn't know how to start, and then they would just sit there quietly for the entire day.
"Little Chen," a familiar voice suddenly appeared where it shouldn't have.
Chen immediately stood up and looked towards the door, seeing Fumizuki / Wen Yue standing quietly there.
"Little Chen, long time no see…" Madam Fumizuki / Wen Yue's eyes welled up with tears when she saw Chen.
"Madam… I…" Looking at the familiar figure standing at the door, Chen Jiehui, usually so sharp and capable, suddenly found herself at a loss for words, unsure of what to say.
"I heard that little Talulah is also here?" Fumizuki / Wen Yue walked over step by step, asking softly. When she reached Chen's side, she saw Talulah, confined behind thick iron bars.
Talulah, who had been as still as stagnant water, showed a rare flicker of emotion after Fumizuki / Wen Yue appeared.
"Little Talulah, my poor child, I heard about your situation from Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu and also sent people to Ursus to investigate. Even now, the Infected in Ursus still call you a warrior. Although Reunion Movement went astray, we all know it wasn't your fault; you were merely misled by Kashchey.
From what I understand, you are very much like your father. If he were to face such a failure, he would still not bow his proud head. He would only find the reason for the failure and do better next time…"
"Enough…" Talulah looked up at Fumizuki / Wen Yue.
"Thank you… I'm sorry…" Fumizuki / Wen Yue, interrupted, was neither sad nor angry. She simply looked at Talulah, who, after her moment of excitement, retreated back to the bedside. After mumbling a few words, she turned her back to the outside.
Seeing that Fumizuki / Wen Yue still wanted to say something, Chen reached out and grabbed her hand, then gently shook her head, "Madam… Since you've rarely visited Rhodes Island, let me show you around…"
Fumizuki / Wen Yue nodded slightly and was led away by Chen. Kanna, who had been standing behind Fumizuki / Wen Yue, glanced inside before leaving. She thought she heard a faint sob, but when she listened carefully, it stopped.
Walking through the corridor, Fumizuki / Wen Yue looked around curiously. Shirayuki had sent her many blueprints and videos of Rhodes Island, but this was her first time setting foot in such a "small" mobile fortress.
Even the vehicles she rode in when she married Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu were much larger than Rhodes Island. The old-fashioned style and the compact rooms, designed to save space, were quite an eye-opener for her.
Chen scratched her head, looking at the dorm room, which was suitable for one person, a bit cramped for two, and had no space for three. "Actually, the living conditions for everyone on Rhodes Island are similar. Mine is a single room, so it's a bit smaller. The other multi-person rooms are much larger, but this is just a place to sleep, so everyone doesn't really care too much about how good or bad it is."
Leading Madam Fumizuki / Wen Yue to the training ground, Chen happily pointed to the equipment inside and said, "Rhodes Island has several training rooms, and each one has a wide variety of training equipment. Many of these are the ingenious creations of our Engineering Department Operators. Although the training effects are sometimes strange, they also add a lot of fun to exercising."
After Chen took on the task of hosting Madam Fumizuki / Wen Yue, Doctor left, leaving only Kanna as the "bodyguard" arranged by Rhodes Island to stay by her side.
After all, Rhodes Island is a medical institution primarily focused on treating oripathy, with a large number of Infected internally and many external patients. No one could be sure if someone might harbor ill intentions if they knew Lungmen's second-in-command was here for an inspection.
But with Kanna present, Madam Fumizuki / Wen Yue's safety on Rhodes Island could be 100% guaranteed.
That night, Fumizuki / Wen Yue indeed did not return to Lungmen and declined Kaltsit's offer of a separate bedroom, choosing instead to squeeze into the small room with Chen.
The next day, after enjoying a standard Yan meal on Rhodes Island, Fumizuki / Wen Yue reluctantly departed. Before leaving, she conveyed the message Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu had asked her to deliver to Chen.
Chen, after hearing it, was first stunned, then nodded, assuring Fumizuki / Wen Yue that she would be there on time.
Upon receiving Chen's affirmative answer, Fumizuki / Wen Yue became even happier, taking Kanna's hand and re-entering Lungmen territory.
"Little Kanna, you worked hard accompanying me all day yesterday. Today, eat whatever you want!" After entering Lungmen, Fumizuki / Wen Yue waved her hand grandly and led Kanna into the food street.
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